This Week at Good Shepherd

Adult Formation Class This Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Parlor. Join us for a video and discussion format using Bruce Feiler's book and video series entitled "Walking The Bible." No homework required!

Can you help pack some snack bags? We will be packing snack bags in the parish hall immediately following 10:30 service on Sunday. It should only take about 30 mins for anyone who can help. Thanks!

Choir Rehearsals This Wednesday-- Come sing with us!

The Cherub and Alleluia Choirs will rehearse Wednesdays with Cherub Choir starting at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Alleluia Choir rehearsals will begin at 5:15 p.m. and end at 6:15 p.m. The two choirs will rehearse together from 5:15-5:30 p.m.

Mid-week Eucharist noon. All are invited to attend this healing service held in the Sanctuary.

Mark Your Calendars!

Good Things Coming Soon!

Next Sunday!! October 5th- St. Francis’ Day Celebration 10:30 a.m.! Bring your pet to church for a blessing! It's never too early to get your pets ready for their special Sunday. Everyone is invited (non-humans with a leash or carrier) to this wonderful celebration.

October 5 after the 10:30 service begins our confirmation class in preparation for Bishop Jennifer's January 25th visit. The class will meet in the Parlor. To register, please use your Realm sign in. Contact Becky+ for more information or to RSVP at rzartman@goodshepherdrmt.org or (570-259-0671).

Hi Good Shepherd friends, 

Last week I received word from the bishop's office that the Rev. Jane Bruce had passed away. Jane served Good Shepherd with Charlie Penick from 1987-1990. Parishioners remember Jane's artistic bent and her love of icons, her kindness and graciousness, and heart for ministry. You can find her obituary here:

https://stdavidslaurinburgnc.org/2025/09/17/celebration-of-life-honoring-rev-jane-bruce-october-4-2pm/

For better or worse, priests never quite leave a parish, and some of you may remember her time with you. For better or worse, parishes never quite leave a priest, and I'm sure that she took Good Shepherd into her the ministry that she did long and well. 

If you need to chat, you know where to find me -- 570-259-0671.

Love,

Becky+

We were honored to have the Right Rev. Thomas Tut Gany from the Diocese of the South Sudan with us Sunday. Parishioners Larry and Suzan Duffee hosted their friend on his first visit to the U.S. It was a treat to meet the Bishop and to learn about South Sudan and the help that he received from Larry during Larry's time as a missionary in South Sudan that resulted in wells for fresh water.

September 25

William Bryan Jr.

James Poole

September 26

Jim Mullen

Margy Brantley

September 27

Faye Brady

Charlie Walker

September 28

E.L. Daughtridge

Bernice Dawson

Westray Hicks

September 30

Laurie Lilley

Riki Mottershead





Did we miss your birthday? Please email us at eshepherd@goodshepherdrmt.org



September Is Suicide Prevention Month

The church often acts as the first line of defense by providing support and resources for those who are struggling. Studies show that among religious people seeking treatment, approximately 25% turn to the church first for help. In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, this week we share two opportunities to learn more about supporting mental health in our communities.

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Parish Prayer List

For those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity: especially Joyce Greening, Hart Wiggins, George Vargha, Helen Sharpe, Jim Poole, George Townsend, John and Irene Groobey, Megan Bull, Jim Facile, Christine Godwin, Brenna M. Bennett, Shannon Sutton, Florine McClain, Scott Sumrall, Joyce Cuthrell, Whitney Herbert, Dinah Fowlkes, Amy McCotter, Chris Poole, Gregory Strickland, and Willie Skinner.

For continued health and healing: Dawn McGlohon, Brent Wilson, Jeanette Benfield, Notie Vay Meadows, Bill Harris, Aileen Harris, Bill Hudgins, Mary W. Dawson, Becky Bryan, Albert Ervin, Frances Gaither, Dwight Johnson and Boo White.

For the blessings of this life: The birth of Raphael James Facile, son of Marckileine Lagros and Jake Facile.



For those expecting the birth of a child: Mark and Sara Burnette, and Kathryn (Hicks) and Jackson Bowen.



For those who have died: Jane Bruce, Ann Comer Cacstaldi, Gary Williams, Roger Harris, and Elizabeth "Sister" Speight Cherry.



To add or remove people on the Prayer List please contact Cheryl Coppedge at coppedgecheryl@gmail.com. Please ask their permission before submitting. Please include an address in your email to Cheryl so that the Encouragement Committee may send a card.

A note about pastoral care emergencies: If you are experiencing a pastoral emergency (e.g. someone you love or you yourself are in the hospital, or you’re experiencing some distressing news) please call my cell phone (570-259-0671) and leave a message if I don’t pick up right away. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. If in doubt, please call – I can’t support you if I don’t know you need support!

BZC+