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Good Shepherd Weekly Update, March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023Stephanie WarnerUncategorized, Weekly Update

Stations of the Cross Our sister church, St. Andrew’s Anglican, (300 Wendell St, Endicott, NY 13760) is going to be having a Stations of The Cross service every Friday during Lent at 5:30pm and has extended an invitation to the Good Shepherd community to join them. 

Good Shepherd Food Pantry Needs Please feel free to pick up a few items for the pantry when doing your household shopping if you have the ability.

We currently running low on:

  • soups
  • peanut butter
  • cereals
  • general non-perishables.

Acolyte/Crucifer Training If you or your child are an acolyte or crucifer, or would like to become one, please come to practice immediately following the 10:30 service on March 26.

Note:  There will not be a potluck in April, as Potluck Sunday will land on Palm Sunday.

Sunday Worship and Holy Eucharist

The 8am service If you are high risk, or at all nervous to be in social gatherings, this service is designed for you. All those who attend are asked to remain socially distanced throughout the service. The 8am service is not currently being live-streamed.

The 10:30am service You can download a PDF copy of the service bulletin here.

This Sunday’s lectionary readings are: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Acts 6:7-15, and John 9:1-13, 28-38.

You’ll also notice that there are links in the offertory section to take you out to two different means of giving electronically. You can give online through Breeze or you can text a donation through Breeze at 607-882-6551. Good Shepherd also has a PayPal account. As always, thank you for your great generosity and kind support.

Catching Up…

Last Sunday’s Sermon Last Sunday, Matt preached on Acts 6:1-7.  You can listen or watch ‘We Will Devote Ourselves to Prayer and the Ministry of the Word’ here. You can find previous sermons here.

Christian Education Last Sunday we continued our Christian Education series for adults built around Carl Trueman’s book, “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.”

You can watch that class here.

You can find previous classes here.

Ongoing Ministries 

Morning Prayer This group meets online by Zoom at 7am Monday through Friday.  The liturgy and readings are available each day at www.dailyoffice2019.com.

Join the parish email list and look for a weekly email invitation in your inbox.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets at 9:05am to walk through different books of the bible, verse by verse.  Taught by a member of the pastoral staff in the main room of the parish hall.  This class can be viewed in person or online each week by livestream.

This class is currently working on a study focusing on the miracles of Christ.

Home Groups Home Groups exist to glorify God and build up the church through weekly gatherings where members of Good Shepherd and non-members alike may come to grow in fellowship and discipleship around God’s word.

Shepherd’s Bowl Community Dinner Good Shepherd offers a free nutritious meal to the people of Good Shepherd and the wider community on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30. If you are able, this is a great time to get to know others and enjoy a free and delicious meal.

Thursday Evening Bible Study This is a great place to connect with others and learn more about what God has to say to us through his word.  The class is taught by The Rev. Jon Groves, and they are studying the book of Judges.

Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study Each week a men gather at 6:30am to share bible study and prayer time together.  Men of any age are welcome to attend.  If you are interested in learning more about this study, please email Pastor Matt, Jonathan Groves, or contact the church office.

This class is currently studying the book of Jeremiah.

Women’s Bible Study meets at 4:30pm on Friday afternoons in the Parish Hall.  Anne Kennedy is leading, and they are currently studying the book of Daniel. If you’d like to join by zoom, please join the church email list and look for a link in the weekly update email.

Good Shepherd Youth Group The Good Shepherd Youth Group serves young adults by providing an engaging context for them to grow in:

1) Maturity in doctrine

2) Faithfulness to Christ

3) Service to others

Youth Group meets Sunday evenings from 6-7:30pm.

Good Shepherd Food Pantry Did you know that Good Shepherd has a member food pantry?  This pantry is a small room off the kitchen and is open to all members of Good Shepherd.

If you are in need, please feel free to make use of the pantry.  If you’d like more information, please see Jenn Fowler.

 

Weekly Bible Reading
Monday

March 20

Psalm 47, 48

Exod 27

Matt 24:29-end

Tuesday

March 21

Psalm 50

Exod 28

Matt 25:1-30

Wednesday

March 22

Psalm 52, 53, 54

Exod 29

Matt 25:31-end

Thursday

March 23

Psalm 56, 57

Exod 30

Matt 26:1-30

Friday

March 24

Psalm 59

Exod 31

Matt 26:31-56

Saturday

March 25

(Annunciation)

Psalm 113, 138

Exod 32

Luke 1:26-38

Sunday

March 26

Psalm 61, 62

Exod 33

Matt 26:57-end

 

Serving at Good Shepherd March 19, 2023
Serving at Good Shepherd March 26, 2023
8am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy
8am Preacher: Jonathan Groves
8am Assistant: Jonathan Groves
8am Reader: Colleen Kenny-Kuk
8am Usher: Terry Ray
10:30am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy
10:30am Preacher: Jonathan Groves
10:30am Supporting Clergy: Anne Kennedy
10:30am Assistant: Jonathan Groves
10:30am Reader: Christine Osgood
10:30am Intercessor: Carrie Nelson
10:30am Crucifer: Rowan Kennedy
10:30am Acolytes: Elinor Kennedy and Ellie Pineau
10:30am Usher: Ben Manwaring
Tellers: Sub, Don Dean
Altar Guild: Christine Osgood
Nursery: Jaime, Abigail, Murielle
Shepherds Bowl: Jonathan Groves with Team 4
8am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy
8am Preacher: Matt Kennedy
8am Assistant: Anne Kennedy
8am Reader: Terry Ray
8am Usher: Terry Ray
10:30am Celebrant: Matt Kennedy
10:30am Preacher: Matt Kennedy
10:30am Supporting Clergy: Anne Kennedy
10:30am Assistant: Jonathan Groves
10:30am Reader: Anne Kennedy
10:30am Intercessor: Anne Thompson
10:30am Crucifer: Jonah Carlton
10:30am Acolytes: Seth Carlton and Addy Pineau
10:30am Usher: Scott Pineau
Tellers: Chris Jones, Bruce Layman
Altar Guild: Karen Berman
Nursery: Jaime, Sarah, Tal, Silvan
Shepherds Bowl: Amanda Rabineau with Team 5

 

The Staff of Church of the Good Shepherd
The Vestry of the Good Shepherd
The Rev. Matthew Kennedy
The Rev. Jonathan Groves
Mrs. Anne Kennedy
Director of Operations: Mr. Micah Lovell
Director of Music: Mr. Michael Berman
Admin. Assistant to the Rev. Kennedy: Mrs. Stephanie Warner
Janitor: Mr. Mike Roseboom
Senior Warden: Tom Dinnel
Junior Warden: Scott Pineau
Treasurer: Christopher Emmons
Mary Restino
Kariah Manwaring
Christopher Jones
Bill Lane
Sarah Dreher

 

Have an item for the Update or Announcements?

send an email to gs.binghamton@gmail.com by Monday evening.

 

Contact Info:

Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd
360 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton
New York 13903

Church Office: 607-723-8032
E-mail: gs.binghamton@gmail.com

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Sunday, 9:15am
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