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Collect
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Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Next Sunday's Lections
Last Sunday After Pentecost
Christ the King Sunday | |
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
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Upcoming Events
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The Acts of the Apostles: Then and Now
Adult Christian Formation Class
Sundays at 9:30 am in Roberta's Hall
Teacher: Jim Sutton
See panel to the right for more information.
Induction of Rev'd Sarah as an Order of St Luke the Physician Chaplain
at Good Shepherd
During the noon Eucharist in the Chapel Wednesday, November 16
Outreach Commission Meeting
Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00 pm in Roberta's Hall
Central Deanery Clericus
Good Shepherd is hosting the Central Deanery Clericus on Thursday, November 17 at 10:00 am. The clericus opens with Morning Prayer in the Chapel. The meeting of the clergy with Bishop Howe continues in Roberta's Hall and ends with lunch being served at noon
Combined Prayer Ministries Meeting
Sunday, November 20 in the Library after the 10:30 am service
Service of Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 23 at noon in the Chapel
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Regularly Scheduled
Worship Services
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Weekdays
Monday thru Friday
Food Bank
open
10:00 am - noon
Wednesdays
Tabitha's Treasures
10:00 am
in Roberta's Hall
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Morning Prayer
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
in Roberta's Hall
at 12:00 noon
Holy Eucharist
1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays
in Roberta's Hall
at 12:00 noon
Thursdays
Men's Bible Study
7:30 am in the Library
Choir Practice
7:00 pm in the Choir Room
(once per month during the Summer)
Weekends
Saturdays
Holy Eucharist
5:00 p.m.
(Chapel)
Sundays
Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.
(Chapel)
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
(Parish Hall)
Christian Formation
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Adult program
in Roberta's Hall
Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m.
(Church)
Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
K thru 4th grade -
Alleluia Chapel Program
in the Children's Chapel
Combined Prayer Ministries
Meeting for Study and Prayer in the Library
The first and third Sunday of each month after the
10:30 service.
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 Church of the Good ShepherdRevealing Christ's Love Caring for the sheep. Searching for the lost.331 Lake Avenue, Maitland, Florida, 32751407-644-5350 www.goodshepherdmaitland.com
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Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. Matthew 25:21
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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
Immediately prior to his betrayal, trial, torture, death, and resurrection Jesus tells three parables which point to his return, to his second coming, to the Day of the Lord. In the first of the parables, The Parable of the Ten Virgins, we learn that the bridegroom was delayed, and in this Sunday's parable, The Parable of the Talents, we hear that it is not until after "a long time" that the master returns. For no one knows when that day will be, "not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only." (Matt 24:36)
The parables are not about when he will return but about what we will do with what we have been given as we await his return. Will we be faithful to the trust that the Lord has placed in us by bestowing on us gifts to multiply his kingdom work? He has blessed us in order that we might be a blessing.
We are not to compare our talents to others. We are not to consider our talents as inconsequential. We are not to bury our talents. The Lord perfectly knows our abilities and his expectations are always aligned with the gifts he has bestowed on us. To the one who refuses to use their gifts appropriately Jesus has this caution - the gifts will be taken away and given to those who will be faithful in the appropriate use of their gifts as they await the Lord's return. And these latter will receive a great reward. As they pass through the veil they will hear the Lord speak these words - the words I long to hear - words that perhaps we all long to hear:
"Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master."
In the Peace, Grace, and Love of our Lord, Rev'd Sarah+ |
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Worship Services Next Weekend
Next Saturday, November 19 is the special convention to elect the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida. (Please hold the nominees and the convention in prayer this week and particularly next Saturday) Since the ending time of the convention is unknown in place of the 5:00 pm Eucharist the Office of Evening Prayer will be celebrated. George Madill, Officiant.
Dr. Garwood (Woody) Anderson, Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Nashotah House Theological Seminary (my alma mater) will be our guest preacher at both the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services on Sunday, November 20. Woody will be in town as the guest preacher at the special convention Eucharist and has graciously accepted the request of a friend to share his gifts with us as well. You might want to invite a friend - it will be a special treat!
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Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in Roberta's Hall as we enter into first century Palestine and beyond as the Gospel message spreads from its Jewish roots to far flung reaches of the Gentile Roman Empire. What challenges did its early messengers face? Are there similarities for today's messengers? What were some of the internal conflicts within the early communities? Do we face similar struggles? Come and be encouraged by these early pioneers of the faith and inspired by their testimony. |
Baked Goodies Packages
Thanks to all who contributed and helped pack up the boxes. There was the perfect amount for the 15 boxes for which we had requests and addresses. A couple of families have offered to bake more if there is the need.
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We will have a Service of Thanksgiving in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 23 at noon.
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 PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS
Tina, Jason, John, Heather, Bob, Karen, Terri, Jack, Cindy, Donna, Abbei, Elizabeth, John, Sallie, Tim, Jim, and Roy LONG TERM PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS Grover, Ival, Olga, Marion, Chet, Stan, Jane, Jack, Mike, Suzee, Lillian, Keisha, Jamie, and Jeanie LONG TERM FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS Fr Dick Grant, Lew, Kailee, Paul, Duncan, Alan NON-PARISHIONER FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS Josh, Fred, Keith, Jeff, Kelly, Andrew, Thu, Herb, Kim, Kristina, Christi, Eric, Ruth, Doris, Bob, Paula, Keith, Brent, Debra, Virginia, Robert, Frank, Debbie, Paul, Andy, Pat, Tony, Tom, Don, Megan MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES
Zachary Adam Copes, Isaac John Copes, Christopher and Brigitt Kincaid, Justin Moye, Danny Graham, Hugh Darville, Chuck Gitschlag, Rory Patrick Coleman, Dennis Glasgow, Duncan Hanton, William Underhill, Taylor Lee OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND SEMINARIAN
Michael and Ryan Guerdan, Lindsey Nicolle, Allen Booker, Robert Borr, Matthew and Sarah Pierce, Robin Campbell, and David Bumsted. THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR BIRTHDAYS Gloria Grant, Whaley Lorenz, Davis Kriedler THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR ANNIVERSARIES Roy and Beverly Lassiter THOSE WHO ARE TRAVELING Keith, Meg, and Nicole Folsom, Meagan Mills, & Tom Galli REST IN PEACE Baby Luke Zander Kimmig A Prayer for discernment in the call of the next bishop: Be with us and guide us, Holy Spirit, as we seek your will for the future of our diocese. Help us to discern the needs and hopes of your people in Central Florida, so that our search for a Bishop may proceed with clear vision and joyful obedience. In the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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