THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

A Message from the Rector

Introducing Dana!

Cast your mind back to last November, and you will likely remember the beautiful pledge cards that accompanied our 2024 Stewardship Campaign. They were just one piece of beautiful design work created for us by Dana Deaton.

Formerly the Communications Specialist at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Dana brings a keen eye, a faithful heart, and wealth of experience. In 2025, Dana will be taking on some specific online communications projects with us (such as Vacation Bible School publicity) as our Communications Specialist.

Going forward, Dana will also take charge of our weekly Newsletter. David Baggett has done heroic work keeping us connected to God, to one another, and to the timely events happening in our parish. This adjustment now frees him up for other important work as Parish Administrator, and allows Dana to expand her role with us. Moving forward, please communicate with her and send newsletter articles to cgsnews@cgs-raleigh.org. Welcome, Dana!

In Christ's love,

Imogen+

What's Happening This Sunday

Sunday, January 26th

Don’t Miss Our Annual Parish Meeting

On the 26th, we’ll have one combined worship service at 9 AM, immediately followed by the Parish Meeting in the church. Nursery, Kids’ Sunday School, Children’s Chapel & Godly Play will be available. 

During the Annual Meeting, we will elect the Vestry Class of 2028. Nominees are

• Drew Elliot
• Jason Hingerton
• Harry Johnson
• Susan Lewellen
• Michael Riddle

If you missed the email introducing the candidates, please READ IT HERE.

Schedule:

8:30 AM - 12 Noon

Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)

9 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, with Children's Chapel & Godly Play

10:15 AM

Annual Parish Meeting with Sunday School for Kids

5:30-7:30 PM

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)

Contact: Rev. Justin

Top Of Mind

Saturday, January 25th at 11 AM

Funeral Service for Glenda Jolly Holloway

The funeral service for our sister in Christ, Nancy Glenda Jolly Holloway, dearly beloved mother of Dwayne Holloway, will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday, January 25th at 11 AM. The parish will host a reception for family and friends in Shepherd's Hall immediately following the service. Please continue to hold Glenda, Dwayne, David, and their loved ones in your prayers.

PLEASE CLICK HERE to read Glenda's obituary.

Funeral parking options for your consideration:

• Street parking is available and free on Saturdays; please do not engage parking meters.
• 200 W Morgan Street (former Diocesan House lot) at the corner of McDowell and Morgan Streets from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM.
• First Baptist Church's lot from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM.
• State lot at Salisbury and Hillsborough Streets (beside First Baptist Church's sanctuary).
• Municipal Building Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan Street.

Chili is a CGS Favorite!

Competition was stiff at this year's Cook Off, held on Sunday, January 19

• Ed Sharp's Beef and Sausage was the winner.
• Bob Kochersberger's XXX Hot Chili and Diane Pergerson's Beef Chili tied for Second Place
• Gigi Giersch's White Chicken Chili And Pete Sumanaseni's Secret Recipe Chili tied for Third Place

• The Vegetarian Chili was tied so Zach Carter and James Deal share bragging rights.

Everyone who contributed chili and cornbread was a winner!!! 

Special thanks to the Fellowship and Green Team Committee members who made the fun lunch possible: Kay Stallings, Dennis MacKinnie, Randy Roberts, Michael Riddle, Cindy Voegeli, Michael Stokes, Beth Hahn, James Joslin, and Kim Johnson who jumped in on the spot and helped. We loved working with Bob Chia-Balmaceda from our Mennonite partners.

Start testing your chili recipes for next year as the competition will be stiff and our fellow parishioners will be hungry.

-Esther Hall

Wednesday Noonday Eucharist Services

Our Wednesday Noonday Eucharist services provide a brief opportunity in the midst of a busy week to pause, rest, pray, and worship.

Sunday, February 2nd

To the Women of the Church

The Daughters of the King will host a short "get to know us" on Sunday, February 2nd in the Ennis Suite, immediately following the 10:15 worship service. If you are curious, come, ask questions, and get to know us...what we are about and what we do. Contact: Mary Jezierny

Sunday, February 2nd

Adult Formation- How to Read the Bible

The final session of How to Read the Bible, led by Debbie Moyer, will take place next Sunday at 9 AM in the Ennis Suite. Please know you are welcome to attend next Sunday even if you have missed the previous sessions!

Church Mouse - Volunteers Needed!

The Church Mouse Program is a program of volunteers who reach out to young adult members of our parish in their first year away from home (college, military, etc). Each volunteer joins a team of CGS members and our goal is that each volunteer is in charge of one care package over the course of a year. This helps to keep our young people connected to the Good Shepherd community and know that we are cheering for them and praying for them as they go out on their own for the first time. Interested in helping? Contact: Karen Boyne

Keep Reading...Because There's More!

Be sure to see below for more news, including

• Info about kids and youth programs and activities
• Parish Life
• Monthly Men's Fellowship Lunches
• Outreach Opportunity...Collecting Men's Clothing
• Battery Recycling
• November Finance Update
• Vision Accomplished Update
• Opportunities to Serve
• Parish Prayer List
• News from the Diocese

Save the Date!

Vacation Bible School 2025

June 23- 27 (Monday-Friday), 9 AM - 12 Noon

Ages Pre-K through 5th Grade

(nursery care will be available for younger children)

Hey kids! Start packing your bags for an incredible Vacation Bible School journey this summer. Registration will open on February 1 and close on May 31. Stay tuned for more exciting details.

Last year we went to Nazareth; this year's VBS destination will be announced on Sunday, January 26th!

Let the children come together and grow in faith and friendship! 

​Kids 4-12 years old enjoy

• Sunday School every Sunday at 9 AM. 
• Children's Chapel & Godly Play every Sunday at 10:15 AM.

Nursery care for younger children is available every Sunday from 8:30 AM until 12 Noon.

A Note to Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers of Our Youngest Beloved

Are you receiving emails and updates about childrens activities and events? If not, be sure to CLICK HERE so we're able to be in touch. Thank you!

Episcopal Youth Community

CLICK HERE to read the latest EYC News, including upcoming activities and events.

Looking Ahead...

2025

• January 26 - EYC Meeting
• Feb. 14-16 - EYC Retreat at the Trinity Center
• July 20-26 - EYC Mission Trip

For information about the Episcopal Youth Community at The Church of the Good Shepherd, EMAIL THE REV. JUSTIN GABBARD or give him a call at 859-630-2835.

To receive text messages about upcoming EYC events, CLICK HERE to be added to the list.

Parish Life

Snow! Tuesday evening, January 21

Photo courtesy of Evan Meade

Monthly Men’s Fellowship Lunches in 2025

The newly reinvigorated group will meet on the SECOND THURSDAY of each month at 12 NOON at High Park Grill. A table will be reserved so drop in and enjoy lively fellowship and a reasonably priced meal--a winning combo! No reservation is required, and everyone is welcome to join the group at 625 E. Whitaker Mill Road.

Next Gathering: Thursday, February 13th at 12 Noon

Outreach Opportunity!

Needed: Men's Winter Clothing and More!

Cleaning out your closets? Food Not Bombs is a long-running mutual aid group in need of men's winter clothes and shoes, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, underwear, sleeping bags, and tents for distribution every Saturday in Moore Square. Items should be clean and in decent condition. Please place your donations in the labeled bins in the PLC foyer during church and Parish Office hours. Contact Bethany Pergerson with any questions! Thanks for helping us spread the warmth!

Battery Recycling Project 

The Green Team is collecting batteries in the Parish Life Center lobby to dispose of them properly. To date, we have collected over 50 pounds of used batteries! Thank you and keep up the good work! Here are a few things to keep in mind:



• Where do I leave my used batteries? There is a plastic bucket labeled for battery recycling in the lobby just inside the PLC front door. The recommendation we have received for storing used batteries is a non-metal container (preferably cardboard or plastic) in an indoor space at room temperature. The bucket was supplied by Raleigh’s Batteries Plus.
•  How often are batteries removed? We remove them every week.
• What happens to them? The batteries are taken to the Wake Convenience Disposal Site on Deponie Drive and deposited in the large plastic containers marked for battery disposal.  
•  How are used batteries recycled? It depends on the type of battery, but to learn more, please see: How Batteries Get Recycled: The Process Explained | GreenerIdeal

If you have questions about the Battery Recycling Project, please contact Beth Hahn

Parish Life Center Re-Keyed

Please be aware that all of the Parish Life Center's exterior doors (including the double doors from the glass ambulatory) have been re-keyed. If you are still relying on a key (rather than a key FOB) to access the Parish Life Center, please be aware that your key will no longer work. If you have any issues or questions, please call the Parish Office or email David Baggett. Thank you! 

Parish Finances

PLEASE CLICK HERE for a budget report (through November 30th). Thank you for your faithful financial support of our church and our ministries.

Vision Accomplished

• Pledges Made: $242,604.34 (increase from last week: $0)
• Pledge Payments & Gifts Received: $196,651.52 (increase from last week: $425)

Thank you for your generous support of the Vision Accomplished campaign!

The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List

• In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Chapel of Christ The King, Charlotte, and Christ Church, Charlotte. 
• In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria.

The people of The Church of the Good Shepherd are eager to join you in lifting your prayers to God. Please tell us how we can pray with you by CLICKING HERE to submit a prayer request. 

Prayer requests added to our public prayer list will be refreshed every month; please feel free to resubmit them if you would like them to remain on the prayer list.

Meet Our Partners

• Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen
• Raleigh Mennonite Church
• Raleigh Youth Choir

From The Diocese

Be sure to check out the latest news and information from the Diocese.

Come Worship with Us!

Sunday, January 26, 2025

8:30 AM - 12 Noon

Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)

9 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, with Children's Chapel & Godly Play

10:15 AM

Annual Parish Meeting with Sunday School for Kids

Service Livestream

Service Bulletin

5:30-7:30 PM

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)

Thank you for Supporting the Life and Ministries of

Good Shepherd!

Ways to Serve

If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve the parish, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed will be excited to provide more information.

• Acolytes: David Roten
• Altar Guild: Caryl Fuller
• Beyond Our Doors: Gerard McNeill
• Chalicists: Jennifer Tlusty
• Daughters of the King: Mary Jezierny
• Flower Deliveries: Lynn Wiss
• Flower Guild: Judi Mathis
• Lectors: Jennifer Tlusty
• Lowes Foods Pick-up: Jan Harris
• Livestream: Ed Sharp
• Meals on Wheels: Jan Harris
• Meal Train: Nan Boyne
• Music Ministry (Choirs): Dwayne Holloway
• Shepherd's Table: Jan Harris
• Ushers: 8 AM Will Barbee; 10:15 AM Harold Ramsey
• Wedding Guild: Esther Hall

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Fridays by appointment

Pastoral Care Emergencies

Please call the Pastoral Care Support Line 919.831.2008

Prayer Requests

Please CLICK HERE to submit a prayer request. 

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