Collect
17 Pentecost

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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18 Pentecost

Proper 21

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Psalm 124
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
     

 

Upcoming Events

 
Tabitha's Treasures
& Lectionary Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
in Roberta's Hall

Rummage Sale
Drop Off and Sorting
Monday thru Friday  
9:00 am - 2:00 pm 
   
 Rummage Sale 
during the Maitland Arts Festival
Friday and Saturday
October 5-6
in the Parish Hall
8:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Blessing of the Animals 
Saturday, October 6 in the Centennial Courtyard at 3:00 pm

Parish Retreat
Anointed by the Spirit
CHANGE IN DATE 
Saturday November 17 with
Bishop John Howe and Sunday, November 18 with Bishop Howe preaching at the 10:30 am service

International Pot Luck Lunch 
Sunday, October 14
in the Parish Hall after the 10:30 am service with
MINISTRY FAIR

St Luke's Day Recognition of those in the field of healing (doctors, nurses, counselors, OSL)
Sunday, October 21 during the 10:30 am service with Cake and Coffee following 

Chili Cookoff and Dessert Auction
Saturday, November 3 
at 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall
with MOPS Vendor Fair in covered walkways 
 
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Monday thru Friday

Food Bank
open
10:00 am - noon

Wednesdays 
Tabitha's Treasures
10:30 am
in Roberta's Hall
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Morning Prayer  
at noon in Roberta's Hall on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays
Holy Eucharist
at noon in Roberta's Hall on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays
      
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)

  

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Summer Schedule - Call the office for details

 

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Church of the Good Shepherd

Revealing Christ's Love

Caring for the sheep.  Searching for the lost.
331 Lake Avenue, Maitland, Florida, 32751
407-644-5350
         www.goodshepherdmaitland.com
 
"Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." James 4:7
Dearly Beloved in Christ,

There is no doubt in James' mind as to the origin of bitter jealousy, selfish ambition, boasting, and falsehood - this kind of behavior finds its source in the devil.  And the fruit of this behavior is disorder, division, fighting, and partisanship.  (James 3:13-18)

Behavior that is peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy, sincerity, and impartiality however finds its source in God.  And the fruit of this behavior is peace and righteousness.

There is a clear path to move from one kind of behavior to the other - resist the devil and draw near to God.  If we don't ask God for his help we won't receive it, but we have to be careful about our motivation - are we asking "wrongly" for worldly reasons or are we asking in alignment with God's will?

God grant us the strength to surrender to his will, to resist the devil and draw near to him and we shall reap the amazing rewards of peace and righteousness.

In the Peace, Grace, and Love of our Lord,

Rev'd Sarah+    

 

 
HEALING MINISTRY TRANSEPT

This Sunday was our first Sunday with the Epistle Side (East) 
Transept uniquely dedicated to the healing ministry.  There is now plenty of room for people to sit or kneel in separate pews and have the comfort to share in complete privacy their prayer needs.  There is no time limit, no need to rush, no need to worry that what is shared will remain private. 

OSL
It is perhaps also time to remind everyone that members of the Order of St Luke the Physician have all acknowledged and signed a Covenant of Confidentiality, and understand that any breach of confidentiality means that they will no longer be able to participate in this ministry.

  It can take courage to be vulnerable enough to ask for prayer, but it delights the Lord when his people trust him with all their needs.  And we have seen the Lord's healing grace at work through this ministry in so many ways.
With the move to the transept for the prayers for healing the altar rail that was dedicated to the healing ministry is now open for everyone to receive communion.
 
DATE CHANGE!!! 
Parish Teaching Retreat
"Anointed by the Spirit" 
with Bishop John W. Howe
now scheduled for
Saturday, November 17
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Bishop Howe will also be our guest preacher at the 10:30 am service on Sunday, November 18

 
RECTOR'S FORUM
Since Jim and Jane Louttit will be traveling next Sunday Jim's class will be suspended until the following week.  During the Adult Christian Formation time next Sunday, September 30 we will have a Rector's Forum in Roberta's Hall 9:30 am - 10:15 am. Bring your questions! 
 
THE FOOD BANK NEEDS ....
cans of cranberry and pumpkin for the Thanksgiving Baskets.
Thanks to those who could bring in cans of these items. 
 
YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER!
Our last Yankee Candle Fundraiser brought in a nice (and needed) income that helped with our operating expenses.  Dari van Hissenhoven has once more stepped in to coordinate this fundraiser (thank you, Dari!)  She and others will be available at the services between now and October 14 to take orders or hand out packets to those of you who would be willing to sell these in your places of business, social gatherings, fitness clubs, etc.   Thanks as always to everyone for your willingness to support all that the Lord is doing here with your time, talent, and treasure! 
 
Maitland Arts Festival - Oct 5-7
Lake Lily
GS Free Parking and Free Water
As in past years we will be offering free parking, and free water to those attending the Maitland Arts Festival who pass by the public pathway to Lake Lilly that runs parallel to the train tracks.
If you could help direct people to the parking spaces and/or help hand out the free water please contact Terri Sims in the Parish Office.
We have some cases of water but could use a few more!
 
 
Rummage Sale Information
Rummage SaleClick on the flyer to the left for drop off and item
information.  Click on the flyer to the right for event information.
    
 
St Francis Day

St Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 6 at 3:00 pm 
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prayer requestPARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS 

Margaret, Katiana and Family, Cindy, Bob, Sarah, Jan-Marie, Sue, Marie, The Edmund Family,  

LONG TERM PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS

Ron, Judith, Marion, Stan, Suzee, George, Brenda, Mary Jo, Elizabeth, Roy, Millie, Pete, Sue, Marnay, Abbei, Gloria, Althea, Trena, Terri, Sallie, Donna, Lillian, Keisha, Jamie, Jeanie, Frances, Meg, Joan, Sandy, Ramona, Becky, Jim and Irene 

FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS

Gabby and granddaughter, Shari, DyQuan, Dr. Robert Hiatt and family, Dan, Fr. Klukas, Mike, Jennifer (Jennie), Rachelle, Jane, Kristine, Beverly, Mary, James, Kenny, Milka, Genevieve, Matthew, Betty and Family, Angela, Bennie, Victoria, Brandon, Nancy, Frank, Diane, Eden

LONG TERM FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS

Richie, Don, Sonia, Brian, Adam, Deborah, Jeannean, Barbara, Daniel, Robert, Tasos, Jason, Kyle, Fr. Dick Grant, Lew, Kailee, Paul, Duncan, Alan, Debra  

MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMLIES

Kevin Waters, Geoffrey Noplis, Zachary Adam Copes, Christopher and Brigitt Kincaid, Justin Moye, Danny Graham, Ronnie Robison, Chuck Gitschlag, Rory Patrick Coleman, Dennis Glasgow, Duncan Hanton, William Underhill, and Taylor Lee

COLLEGE STUDENTS AND SEMINARIAN

Isaac John Copes, Michael and Ryan Guerdan, Lindsey Nicolle, Robert Borr, Matthew and Sarah Pierce, Robin Campbell, David Bumsted

THOSE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS   

Lisa Storey, Drake Kriedler, Terri Sims, Becky Lee, Bill Vogel

SAFE TRAVEL

Henry and Rhoda Spang, Joe and Thenia Small, Linda Sue Saunders, Whaley and Trena Lorenz, Jim and Jane Louttit  

 

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I am the Good Shepherd.  The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep ... I am the Good Shepherd.  I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 10:11, 14-15