Shepherd's Staff -- 09/23/2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of September 22, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner
Good Shepherd 101
Parish Breakfast
Lectionary for the Week of September 22, 2008
Forward Day By Day
From the Diocesan Office
Upcoming Events
Special Parish Dinner Presented By The Amity Turkish Cultural Center
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, September 23rd

3:00 p.m. – CEW

WEDNESDAY, September 24th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. - Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner

THURSDAY, September 25th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

SUNDAY, September 28th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Parish Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist - Rite II

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On Thursday evening September 25th, a series of special classes will begin focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions will provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Thursdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Thursday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

Sunday Breakfast - Sunday September 28th

The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., Dr. Rupert Bliss and friends will be serving breakfast. Stay after the 8:00 AM service or come early for the 10:00 AM service for fellowship and a warm start to your Sunday morning. For more information, contact Dr. Bliss at rbjaxfl@bellsouth.net or 387-4827

AN UPDATE ON THE ORGANIST / CHOIRMASTER SEARCH PROCESS

We continue to give thanks for Tamara Wenzel who has been serving as our guest organist since early August. This past Sunday was Tamara’s last Sunday in this capacity. On September 28th we will welcome John Barry as our interim organist / choir director.

Lectionary for the Week of September 22, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 80; PM Psalm 77, [79]
Esther 4:4-17 or Judith 7:1-7, 19-32; Acts 18:1-11; Luke (1:1-4),3:1-14

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 78:1-39; PM Psalm 78:40-72
Esther 5:1-14 or Judith 8:9-17, 9:1, 9:7-10; Acts 18:12-28; Luke 3:15-22

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:97-120; PM Psalm 81, 82
Esther 6:1-14 or Judith 10:1-23; Acts 19:1-10; Luke 4:1-13

Thursday:
AM Psalm [83] or 146, 147; PM Psalm 85, 86
Esther 7:1-10 or Judith 12:1-20; Acts 19:11-20; Luke 4:14-30

Friday:
AM Psalm 88; PM Psalm 91, 92
Esther 8:1-8,15-17 or Judith 13:1-20; Acts 19:21-41; Luke 4:31-37

Saturday:
AM Psalm 87, 90; PM Psalm 136
Hosea 1:1-2:1; Acts 20:1-16; Luke 4:38-44

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for August, September and October have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE

"We Need to Talk"

An Oct. 4 Program for Older Adults and Their Families

Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL

Good communication is a key to positive family relationships; it's critical when the family includes an older person. Explore ways to start or facilitate these conversations in your family during this daylong program sponsored by your Diocesan Ministry with the Aging.

Program

9:30 Registration
10:00 Opening Comments and Introductions
10:15 Intergenerational Communications: The Scriptural Basis, Fr. Marty Pfab
10:45 Break
11:00 Intergenerational Communications: What are our goals? Judy Sayre, PhD
11:30 "A Conversation About Caring" (DVD)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Major Intergenerational Issues: A Panel Discussion
1:30 Small Group Discussions
2:30 Eucharist
3:00 Adjourn

Registration Fee: $30 per person, lunch included.

Visit your Diocesan website, www.diocesefl.org , or fill out the form in last week's Sunday Shepherd Staff and send with check to Dr. Melody Marshall, 1935 NW 22"d St., Gainesville, FL 32605. Registrations are due by September 22. For more information contact Dr. Melody Marshall, Chair, Ministry With the Aging, marshmj@earthlink.net, 352-375-7876

FROM THE BISHOP

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF FLORIDA

Dear brothers and sisters,

I know that all of you are aware of the devastation in Texas and Louisiana as a result of recent Hurricane Ike. Please remember to give generously to Episcopal Relief and Development which is active and very much on the scene assisting in relief and rebuilding efforts. I am told that in areas there is damage and destruction on the order of Hurricane Katrina's in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Please give generously.

Also: The effect of Ike and of earlier storms during this season has been keenly felt in Cuba. Please remember your companion parishes there and do all that you are able to - to be of assistance to them as they seek to heal and rebuild.

The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard
Episcopal Diocese of Florida

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, September 30th : CEW

Thursday, October 1st : Newcomers Classes

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- 09/15/2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of September 15, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 21st: Visitor Sunday
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
From the Diocesan Office
Upcoming Events
Special Parish Dinner Presented By The Amity Turkish Cultural Center
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, September 16th -
3:00 p.m. - CEW

WEDNESDAY, September 17th
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, September 18th -
3:00 p.m. - CEW (Volunteers Needed! Call Deacon Linda or Parish Office.)

SUNDAY, September 21st -
8:00 a.m. - Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Adult Discussion Group (Craig Hall)
10:00 a.m. - Eucharist - Rite II
6:00 p.m. - Chamber Music Society (Craig Hall)

MONDAY, September 22nd
6:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting- Craig Hall

VISITOR SUNDAY

Sunday, September 21st -While we always encourage parishioners to invite others to worship with us at Good Shepherd, on this Sunday we will put special emphasis upon this. The displays from the ministry fair will remain in Worsham Hall from the ministry fair and we will hold our coffee hour in Worsham so that our visitors can learn more about what Good Shepherd has to offer. Invite someone to Good Shepherd on this Sunday. and then bring them with you!

AN UPDATE ON THE ORGANIST / CHOIRMASTER SEARCH PROCESS

We continue to give thanks for Tamara Wenzel who has been serving as our guest organist since early August. Tamara's last Sunday in this capacity will be September 21st. On September 28th we will welcome John Barry as our interim organist / choir director.

Lectionary for the Week of September 15, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Job 40:1-24; Acts 15:36-16:5; John 11:55-12:8

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Job 40:1,41:1-11; Acts 16:6-15; John 12:9-19

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Job 42:1-17; Acts 16:16-24; John 12:20-26

Thursday:
AM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Job 28:1-28; Acts 16:25-40; John 12:27-36a

Friday:
AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Esther 1:1-4,10-19 or Judith 4:1-15; Acts 17:1-15; John 12:36b-43

Saturday:
AM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Esther 2:5-8,15-23 or Judith 5:1-21; Acts 17:16-34; John 12:44-50

Sunday Breakfast - Sunday September 28th

The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., Dr. Rupert Bliss and friends will be serving breakfast. Stay after the 8:00 AM service or come early for the 10:00 AM service for fellowship and a warm start to your Sunday morning. For more information, contact Dr. Bliss at rbjaxfl@bellsouth.net or 387-4827

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for August, September and October have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Clarence Denton by Lawrence Denton.

FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE

"We Need to Talk"

An Oct. 4 Program for Older Adults and Their Families

Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL

Good communication is a key to positive family relationships; it's critical when the family includes an older person. Explore ways to start or facilitate these conversations in your family during this daylong program sponsored by your Diocesan Ministry with the Aging.

Program

9:30 Registration
10:00 Opening Comments and Introductions
10:15 Intergenerational Communications: The Scriptural Basis, Fr. Marty Pfab
10:45 Break
11:00 Intergenerational Communications: What are our goals? Judy Sayre, PhD
11:30 "A Conversation About Caring" (DVD)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Major Intergenerational Issues: A Panel Discussion
1:30 Small Group Discussions
2:30 Eucharist
3:00 Adjourn

Registration Fee: $30 per person, lunch included.

Visit your Diocesan website, www.diocesefl.org , or fill out the form in last week's Sunday Shepherd Staff and send with check to Dr. Melody Marshall, 1935 NW 22"d St., Gainesville, FL 32605. Registrations are due by September 22. For more information contact Dr. Melody Marshall, Chair, Ministry With the Aging, marshmj@earthlink.net, 352-375-7876

FROM THE BISHOP

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF FLORIDA

Dear brothers and sisters,

I know that all of you are aware of the devastation in Texas and Louisiana as a result of recent Hurricane Ike. Please remember to give generously to Episcopal Relief and Development which is active and very much on the scene assisting in relief and rebuilding efforts. I am told that in areas there is damage and destruction on the order of Hurricane Katrina's in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Please give generously.

Also: The effect of Ike and of earlier storms during this season has been keenly felt in Cuba. Please remember your companion parishes there and do all that you are able to - to be of assistance to them as they seek to heal and rebuild.

The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard
Episcopal Diocese of Florida

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, September 23rd: CEW
Wednesday, September 24th: Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner
Thursday, September 25th: Newcomers Classes Begin

Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd

September 21st 6:00 p.m.

Fifth Season.
This concert will be performed in Craig Hall.

Handel: Trio-sonata for oboe, violin & continuo.
A. Scarlatti: Cantata 'Two darting eyes' for baritone & continuo.
David Paul: Walking in Paradise for violin & piano.
Bach: Sonata in F Minor for violin & harpsichord.

Timothy Edwards, violin; Henson Markham, harpsichord;
Linda Minke, cello; David Paul, violin; Caroline Sampson, oboe;
Sharon Scholl, piano; Rob Tudor, baritone

Free and open to the public - Seating limited. Doors open 5:30 pm. Refreshments available.

Next Concert: Sunday, November 2, 6 pm, Good Shepherd.
Monteverdi: Vespers (1610)
UNF Chorale, Cara Tasher, director.

Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner ~ September 24, 2008

At 7:30 p.m. on September 24th, we will enjoy a special meal and presentation by members of the Amity Turkish Cultural Center. Amity Turkish Cultural Center is a non-profit organization established in 2006 to promote better understanding and closer relations between Turkish-American and American communities in North Florida. This will provide us the opportunity to learn more about the Muslim faith and also to share a meal and fellowship with some of our Muslim Jacksonville neighbors. A sign up sheet will be provided next Sunday. Mark your calendars! To find out more about the ATCC speak with Nick Humphries or visit their website at www.atccenter.org/.

How YOU Can Help -

Sign up to serve on one or more of our many ministries. This past Sunday was our Ministry Fair, but it is not too late to sign up. The Ministry Exhibits and sign-up sheets will still be in Worsham next Sunday.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.
There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd's Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at http://www.goodshepherd23.org/.

Shepherd's Staff -- 09-08-2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of September 8, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

In this edition:

This Week at Good Shepherd
Ministry Fair & Rally Day
Lectionary for the Week of September 8, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
From the Diocesan Office
Upcoming Events
Special Parish Dinner Presented By The Amity Turkish Cultural Center
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

WEDNESDAY, September 10th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is starting a new Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

SUNDAY, September 14th

8:00 a.m. - Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. - Eucharist - Rite II
11:30 a.m. - Covered-Dish Luncheon & Ministry Fair

Covered Dish\Potluck Luncheon -

This luncheon this month is hosted by the Outreach Committee with the special assistance of Ray Cessna. They are serving hamburgers and hotdogs cooked on the grill.

Ray Cesna had offered to grill hamburgers and hot dogs this Sunday for the covered dish luncheon. The Outreach Committee, which is hosting the luncheon, agreed with this idea. While all favorite prepared foods are welcomed, the congregation is encouraged to bring picnic related dishes. Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns and related condiments will be provided.

Ministry Fair & Rally Day

In conjunction with our covered-dish luncheon, we will be having our fall kick-off with a ministry fair. There will be tables set up around Worsham Hall with displays by the various committees and ministries at Good Shepherd. This will provide an opportunity for everyone to learn about all the activities and ministries of the church, and perhaps to sign-up to participate in one or more of them.

Lectionary for the Week of September 8, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 41, 52; PM Psalm 44
Job 32:1-10,19-33:1,19-28; Acts 13:44-52;

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47, 48
Job 29:1-20; Acts 14:1-18; John 10:31-42

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:49-72; PM Psalm 49,[53]

Thursday:
AM Psalm 50; PM Psalm [59,60] or 93, 96
Job 29:1,31:1-23; Acts 15:1-11; John 11:17-29

Friday:
AM Psalm 40,54; PM Psalm 51
Job 29:1,31:24-40; Acts 15:12-21; John 11:30-44

Saturday:
AM Psalm 55; PM Psalm 138,139:1-17(18-23)
Job 38:1-17; Acts 15:22-35; John 11:45-54

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for August, September and October have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of George Sanow and Pam Sanow by Pat Sanow.

FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE

"We Need to Talk"

An Oct. 4 Program for Older Adults and Their Families

Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL

Good communication is a key to positive family relationships; it's critical when the family includes an older person. Explore ways to start or facilitate these conversations in your family during this daylong program sponsored by your Diocesan Ministry with the Aging.

Program

9:30 Registration
10:00 Opening Comments and Introductions
10:15 Intergenerational Communications: The Scriptural Basis, Fr. Marty Pfab
10:45 Break
11:00 Intergenerational Communications: What are our goals? Judy Sayre, PhD
11:30 "A Conversation About Caring" (DVD)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Major Intergenerational Issues: A Panel Discussion
1:30 Small Group Discussions
2:30 Eucharist
3:00 Adjourn

Registration Fee: $30 per person, lunch included.

Visit your Diocesan website, www.diocesefl.org , or fill out the form in last week's Sunday Shepherd Staff and send with check to Dr. Melody Marshall, 1935 NW 22"d St., Gainesville, FL 32605. Registrations are due by September 22. For more information contact Dr. Melody Marshall, Chair, Ministry With the Aging, marshmj@earthlink.net, 352-375-7876

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, September 16th: CEW
Sunday, September 21st: Visitor Sunday
Wednesday, September 24th: Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner
Thursday, September 25th: Newcomers Classes

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Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd

September 21st 6:00 p.m.
Fifth Season.
This concert will be performed in Craig Hall.

Handel: Trio-sonata for oboe, violin & continuo.
A. Scarlatti: Cantata 'Two darting eyes' for baritone & continuo.
David Paul: Walking in Paradise for violin & piano.
Bach: Sonata in F Minor for violin & harpsichord.

Timothy Edwards, violin; Henson Markham, harpsichord;
Linda Minke, cello; David Paul, violin; Caroline Sampson, oboe;
Sharon Scholl, piano; Rob Tudor, baritone

Free and open to the public - Seating limited. Doors open 5:30 pm.
Refreshments available.

Next Concert: Sunday, November 2, 6 pm, Good Shepherd.
Monteverdi: Vespers (1610)
UNF Chorale, Cara Tasher, director.

---

Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner ~ September 24, 2008

At 7:30 p.m. on September 24th, we will enjoy a special meal and presentation by members of the Amity Turkish Cultural Center. Amity Turkish Cultural Center is a non-profit organization established in 2006 to promote better understanding and closer relations between Turkish-American and American communities in North Florida. This will provide us the opportunity to learn more about the Muslim faith and also to share a meal and fellowship with some of our Muslim Jacksonville neighbors. A sign up sheet will be provided next Sunday. Mark your calendars! To find out more about the ATCC speak with Nick Humphries or visit their website at www.atccenter.org/.

How YOU Can Help -

Donate Your Rebate Check
If you haven't already done so, please consider contributing your Tax Rebate Check to Good Shepherd

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.
There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Please let us know how you like this new format for Shepherd's Staff Online and whether you are having any problems downloading it.

Also, let's us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd's Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- 09-01-2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of September 1, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.


In this edition:

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of September 1, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
From the Diocesan Office
Upcoming Events
Ministry Fair & Rally Day
Special Parish Dinner Presented By The Amity Turkish Cultural Center
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

WEDNESDAY, September 3rd

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge

Father Doug is starting a new Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark

SUNDAY, September 7th

8:00 a.m. - Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. - Eucharist - Rite II

Lectionary for the Week of September 1, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 25; PM Psalm 9, 15
Job 12:1-6,13-25; Acts 11:19-30; John 8:21-32

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 26, 28; PM Psalm 36, 39
Job 12:1,13:3-17,21-27; Acts 12:1-17; John 8:33-47

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 38; PM Psalm 119:25-48
Job 12:1,14:1-22; Acts 12:18-25; John 8:47-59

Thursday:
AM Psalm 37:1-18; PM Psalm 37:19-42
Job 16:16-22,17:1,13-16; Acts 13:1-12; John 9:1-17

Friday:
AM Psalm 31; PM Psalm 35
Job 19:1-7,14-27; Acts 13:13-25;

Saturday:
AM Psalm 30, 32; PM Psalm 42, 43
Job 22:1-4,21-23:7; Acts 13:26-43; John 10:1-18

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for August, September and October have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Willard R. Centerwall by Theodore Hornoi-Centerwall.

FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE

August 28, 2008

Instructed Eucharist with Bishop Howard – Everyone is invited to Bishop Howard’s Instructed Eucharist on September 13. Come and be involved in new and exciting ways to understand the whole service of Eucharist. The day begins in Mandi's Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your Book of Common Prayer, especially one to make notes in.

Ministry Exploration Weekend – If you are interested in further exploring a call to new areas of ministry in the Church -- lay or ordained -- please make plans to attend the annual Ministry Exploration Weekend to be held at Camp Weed from 5:00 P.M., Friday evening, October 24th, through Saturday afternoon, October 25th.
Anyone 18 years of age or older interested in learning more about serving Christ in the Church is welcome and encouraged to attend. During this event, participants will hear from laypersons, deacons and priests on the many and diverse areas of ministry within the Church -- with an emphasis on discerning your own call as you may sense God's urging you to explore. "Exploration" and "discernment" are central to the weekend's focus.

We will also have communal worship, quiet time apart, and opportunities for individual conversation. While this weekend is a mandatory step in the Diocesan "Journey of Discernment" for aspirants for Holy Orders -- Deacon or Priest -- it is also intended to provide the opportunity for greater clarity for those sensing God's call to potentially new or broader areas of ministry, or perhaps a more focused ministry, but which may yet be unfolding. The weekend is offered by the Commission on Ministry and guest presenters. For further information, please contact The Rev. Dennis O'Neill, Chair, Commission on Ministry, at revdoneill@comcast.net. To register for the Ministry Exploration Weekend go to the Diocese of Florida Website (http://diocesefl.org ), go to the Diocesan Center for Christian Living box, click on the Ministry Exploration Weekend listing and use the Mail or Online Registration form.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, September 3rd: Children's Choirs Begin

Sunday, September 7th: Sunday School\Godly Play

Sunday, September 14th: Rally Day & Ministry Fair

Tuesday, September 16th: CEW

Sunday, September 21st: Visitor Sunday

Wednesday, September 24th: Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner

Thursday, September 25th: Newcomers Classes

Ministry Fair & Rally Day ~ September 12, 2008

In conjunction with our covered-dish luncheon in September, we will be having our fall kick-off with a ministry fair. There will be tables set up around Worsham Hall with displays by the various committees and ministries at Good Shepherd. This will provide an opportunity for everyone to learn about all the activities and ministries of the church, and perhaps to sign-up to participate in one or more o them.

Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner ~ September 24, 2008

At 7:30 p.m. on September 24th, we will enjoy a special meal and presentation by members of the Amity Turkish Cultural Center. Amity Turkish Cultural Center is a non-profit organization established in 2006 to promote better understanding and closer relations between Turkish-American and American communities in North Florida. This will provide us the opportunity to learn more about the Muslim faith and also to share a meal and fellowship with some of our Muslim Jacksonville neighbors. A sign up sheet will be provided next Sunday. Mark your calendars! To find out more about the ATCC speak with Nick Humphries or visit their website at www.atccenter.org/.

How YOU Can Help –

Donate Your Rebate Check
If you haven’t already done so, please consider contributing your Tax Rebate Check to Good Shepherd

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.
There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Please let us know how you like this new format for Shepherd’s Staff Online and whether you are having any problems downloading it.

Also, let’s us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.