Collect
22 Pentecost

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; 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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All Saints Day


Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9
Psalm 24
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44

     

 

Upcoming Events

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

Honoring our Veterans 
Sunday, November 11 during the 10:30 am service with reception following in the Centennial Courtyard 
  
Parish Retreat
Anointed by the Spirit 
Saturday November 17 with
Bishop John Howe and Sunday, November 18 with Bishop Howe preaching at the 10:30 am service

Sacrament of Baptism 
Sunday, November 25 during the 10:30 am service
Please contact Rev'd Sarah if you or a loved one would like to be baptized 
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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

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

  

Order of St Luke
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A Prayer for the Election 

 

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of our President and other officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes.
 
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Church of the Good Shepherd

Revealing Christ's Love

331 Lake Avenue, Maitland, Florida, 32751
407-644-5350
          www.goodshepherdmaitland.com
 
"Go your way, your faith has saved you" (Tyndale)
"Go your way, your faith has made you well." (NRSV)
Go your way, your faith has healed you." (NIV)
Mark 10:52
Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Sunday's Gospel reading (Mark 10:46-52) is sandwiched between the request of James and John to receive places of honor in Jesus' Kingdom, and Jesus' own triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey.

 

The passage finds blind Bartimaeus sitting, begging by the side of the road. Although without sight he has the eyes of faith to proclaim Jesus as Messiah - Son of David - when he is told that it is Jesus passing by. Rebuked by the people traveling with Jesus Bartimaeus ignores their scorn and is insistent in his request for mercy from the one whom he trusts can save him. Instead of going to Bartimaeus Jesus calls him to himself and Bartimaeus responds immediately, leaving the only thing of value that he owned, his cloak.

 

At first blush Jesus' question to him seems unnecessary, Bartimaeus is blind after all, but he happily responds with his exact need. Seeing his faith Jesus tells him "your faith has made you well." And leaving his cloak and all his begging paraphernalia behind Bartimaeus follows Jesus on the way.  Bartimaeus' dire circumstances in no way deterred him from trusting in the one who could change them. 

 

True discipleship is revealed in this blind beggar: he recognizes Jesus for who he truly is, other people's rebukes and scorn do not change his focus on Jesus, he is willing to leave everything immediately he is called, he understands that he must speak his deepest needs directly to the one whom he trusts can heal him, and once called he follows, never looking back.

 

May we be such disciples as this Bartimaeus.

 

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

Rev'd Sarah+    

 

 
There are still some available "tables" for any who would like to have a vendor table during the Chili Cook-Off.  Please call or email Terri Sims in the Parish Office.
For a list of current vendors click here
Chili Cookoff   
 
Fall BackNext Saturday, November 3 the service will be held at 6:00 pm instead of 5:00 pm
Fall Back Next Sunday, November 4
All Saints Day with Baptism
Time, Talent, & Treasure Pledge Card Blessing
 
Armed Forces
Join us as we honor our veterans on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at around eleven o'clock and afterwards with a reception
in the Centennial Courtyard.  We will have a scout color guard during the 10:30 am service, and a special prayer during the 5:00 pm and 8:00 am services.
 
Parish Teaching Retreat
"Anointed by the Spirit"
with
Bishop John W. Howe 
Saturday, November 17  
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Please let Terri Sims know if you will be attending 407 644 5350 or via email

Bishop Howe will also be our guest preacher at the 10:30 am service on Sunday, November 18

prayer requestPARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS 

Deacon Judith, Joann, Margaret, Katiana and Family, Cindy, Bob, Sarah, Jan-Marie, The Edmund Family,  

LONG TERM PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS

Rufus, Ron, 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

Minas, Paul, Peggy, Kristi, Gordie and Jackie, Jennifer, Beverly, John, Lowell, Eric, Lyn, Kristine, Joe, Larry, Gwen, Tyler, Kayla, Harry, Wendy, Katey, Dot, Bob, Betty, Carolyn, Gabby and granddaughter, Shari. 

LONG TERM FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS

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

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   

Wayne Waters, Lori Ashton

THOSE CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES   

None

SAFE TRAVEL

Ann Britt, Bill and Bobbi Vogel, Betty and Betsy Campbell, Rodney and Tee Fabio 

THOSE PREPARING FOR HOLY BAPTISM

Zairre Mirvil

 

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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