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A Message from the Rector

An Invitation to Pray Together This Sunday

Dearly beloved,

Each of us knows how it can feel to try and pray when the unthinkable happens. Sometimes there is a flood of words and feeling. Sometimes we are frozen and no words come - only "sighs too deep for words" (Romans 8:26).

In the light of last weekend's confounding events - the loss of lives as well as the attempted assassination of our former President - I have found myself simply repeating, either sitting with a knotted rosary rope, or as I'm driving the car, making the dinner, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us and on the world."

Each of us finds God in prayer in God's own choosing and time. This Sunday, I want you to know that you're welcome to join me in the nave at 10:00 AM before the 10:15 service if you would like to gather with some people who love you and love God to pray for all that is unimaginable and yet also real. We shall likely have some silence and pray some of the historic prayers of the Book of Common Prayer, and I believe the Holy Spirit will meet us there.

With continued love in Christ and praying the Spirit finding and holding you today exactly where and as you are,

Imogen+

THURSDAY, JULY 18th

Top Of Mind

PLEASE CLICK HERE to view the schedule of parish

worship services and events for July 19-28

Outreach Opportunities

Loving Our Neighbors

Don't Forget the Backpacks!

Again this summer we are collecting backpacks stuffed with school supplies for children served by Episcopal Farmworker Ministry! The goal this year is...75 backpacks!

You'll remember we smashed last year's goal of 50...so let's pull out the stops and shatter 75!

Please deliver your backpacks to the Parish Life Center through Sunday, August 4. The backpacks will be blessed during the 10:15 worship service on the 4th and then Fr. Fred from EFM will pick up the backpacks on August 5th.

What do the kids need?

Hardcopies of the needs lists above are also available at the Volunteer Desk in the Parish Life Center lobby.

And please remember--be sure to tag your backpacks with the appropriate grade they're intended for.

Thank you!

Share the Garden Wealth!

Remember to bring fresh produce with you to church on Sundays during the summer to donate for Interfaith Food Shuttle. You will find a donation bin in the Parish Life Center lobby. Produce donated on a Sunday will be blessed and distributed on the following Monday.

We also have a need for volunteers to deliver the collected produce to Interfaith Food Shuttle on Mondays. Please contact Jennifer Tlusty (919.414.2950) if you are able to deliver produce or if you have any questions. Thank you in advance!

A Culture of Care, A Culture of Love

Occasionally, life throws us curve balls, no doubt about it! Whether it's COVID, a pulled back, a sprained ankle, or a stomach bug, there are occasions when we could use a little help--maybe a friendly ear, a prayer, or a gallon of milk--none of us should feel timid to ask for some assistance from our parish family. After all, that's what families are for!

If you ever find yourself in need, please don't hesitate to contact the Parish Office (919.831.2000), Monday-Thursday, 9-5. Of course, for pastoral emergencies, please call the Pastoral Care Support Line 919.831.2008 anytime. This phone number is monitored by the clergy.

Green Team to Meet Sunday Morning

The Green Team will meet at 9 AM on Sunday morning in the Parlor. Contact: James Joslin

Kids Pool Party -- Sunday Afternoon

The Boyne Family invites you to a backyard pool party for Good Shepherd children (5th grade and younger) and their families!

When: Sunday, July 21, 4-6 PM

Where: 807 Harvey Street, Raleigh 27608 (at the home of Nan & Jack Boyne)

Please come and join other Good Shepherd families for swimming, fellowship and a meal. A kid-friendly spread (nuggets, goldfish, cheese sticks, etc.!) will be provided by a group of Good Shepherd volunteers.

Can you come? PLEASE SIGN UP HERE

If you would like to assist with food, PLEASE CLICK HERE

Contact: Karen Boyne (919.623.2233)

PS: The EYC Pool party will be held on August 4, 5:30-7:30 PM. Details coming soon!

Out & About to Meet Sunday Evening

OUT & ABOUT Supper Potluck

Sunday July 21st, 6:00 PM

Hosts: Jan & Victor Harris.

1317 Luray Ct. Raleigh, 27609

OUT & ABOUT is a longstanding Good Shepherd supper group affirming our LGBTQ+ families and friends. ALL ARE WELCOME! We gather at the home of a Good Shepherd host for a potluck supper and fellowship. Bring a side dish or dessert and enjoy great food and conversation and make new friends. Jan & Victor Harris will welcome us at their home.

Please RSVP to Paul Henry (or call/text Paul at 954.448.8931) if you are able to join us or if you would like more details.

Coming July 28th

Tea & Biscuits with the Rector

Join me after the 10:15 service on July 28th for tea, biscuits, and a chance to connect over Joan Chittister's Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic Life. Section by section, Sister Joan takes the chapter on humility in the Rule of Benedict and reflects on its impact over the course of her life. She then goes on to offer clear-eyed consideration of how it can shape our lives here and now. Besides Henri Nouwen's Life of the Beloved, it is the book I have most recommended, lent, and given away since I was ordained. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and sharing this book (and some biscuits) with you.

Coming Sunday, August 4th

Join Us for the Annual EYC Pool Party!!

This is an outdoor pool event for Good Shepherd kids in rising 6-12th grade, hosted in the backyard of Nan & Jack Boyne. There will be swimming and there will be an outdoor cookout potluck! This is a pool event for the kids (feel free to drop them off!), but if any parents are free to stay and socialize / reconnect, we'd love for you to join us on the patio!!

When: Sunday, August 4th, 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: 807 Harvey Street, Raleigh 27608 (at the home of Nan and Jack Boyne)

Hosted By: Nan, Jack, John & Karen Boyne

Can you come? RSVP by signing up to bring something by CLICKING HERE OR by emailing Karen Boyne.

Scheduling Notes

Tuesday Bible Study with Rev. Nancy is currently on break but will resume on Tuesday, August 6th.

Children's Chapel will take a break during the month of August and resume in September.

Save the Date

150th Reception & Exhibit

Sunday, August 11 marks the opening of The Church of the Good Shepherd exhibit at the Raleigh City Museum highlighting 150 years of our history. Please join fellow parishioners for the Opening Reception following the 10:15 AM worship service at the City of Raleigh Museum located at 220 Fayetteville Street. Invite former members to join us and tour the exhibit, enjoy light bites, and fellowship with old and new friends. Contact: Esther Hall

Call to Action!

ONE Wake Petition for Affordable Housing

Contributed by Jeff Whittaker

Last Sunday (7 July) at the Beyond Our Doors Monthly Lunch, seventy folks signed this Petition.

So why sign?

According to the Wake County government more than 52,000 working households are unable to afford housing in Wake County. (Ref available upon request.) Raleigh and Cary are admirably addressing this problem by building or preserving over 3,500 affordable homes from 2019. But more must be done. Keep reading...

New Edition Available

Forward Day by Day

The August-October edition of the daily devotional booklet is now available. You will find copies (both large print and regular print) in the Parish Life Center foyer and in the church (narthex and west transept).

UPDATE!

Parish Finances

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

Avoiding the Dreaded Summer Slump

Churches often experience a 20% drop in giving during the summer, making it challenging to maintain a healthy budget. Vacations/staycations/a break from the business of life is highly encouraged and good for the soul. Kindly consider the option of recurring and/or online giving to ease the giving gap. Power bills, outreach support, and salaries continue to be paid, and regular cash flow keeps operating The Church of the Good Shepherd steady during the summer months. If you need help setting up a payment plan please contact our Parish Administrator, David Baggett (919.831.2018), for this easy option. Enjoy your time away and thank you for ensuring the important work of our parish continues.

Vision Accomplished Update

Pledges Received: $239,800.25
Pledge Payments and Gifts Received: $145,308.85

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

Please keep reading...more news follows!

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!

Sunday, July 21st

10:15 AM Children's Chapel

4-6 PM Kids Pool Party...Please Come!

When: Sunday, July 21, 4-6pm

Where: 807 Harvey Street, Raleigh 27608 (at the home of Nan & Jack Boyne)

Can you come? PLEASE SIGN UP HERE
Can you help with food? If so, PLEASE CLICK HERE

Sunday, July 28th

10:15 AM Children's Chapel

Sundays, August 4-25

Children's Chapel will take a break during August.

Episcopal Youth Community

EYC Open House

On the evenings of Friday, July 26, we will hold our EYC Open House. Our new and improved youth room will be open from 7-10 PM, and all EYC members and their friends are warmly invited to come play video games and watch movies on the big screen; play cards, foosball, and ping pong; or just hang out and listen to music. The room is yours.

The EYC Open House will not only provide our teens an opportunity to spend quality time

together, they’ll also give parents a free evening downtown.

While outside friends are always welcome to join us for EYC events, we are specifically

encouraging our young people to invite their school and neighborhood friends to attend these

Open House events. They present the perfect opportunity to introduce someone new to our

space and our program.

Looking Ahead...

July 26 - EYC Open House (7-10 PM)
Aug 4 - Pool Party at the Boyne's (5:30-7:30 PM)

When: Sunday, August 4th, 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: 807 Harvey Street, Raleigh 27608 (at the home of Nan and Jack Boyne)

Hosted By: Nan, Jack, John & Karen Boyne

Can you come? RSVP by signing up to bring something by CLICKING HERE OR by emailing Karen Boyne.

Aug 24 - Go Ape! Zipline at Treetop Adventure (10 AM -1 PM)
Sept 8 - First Fall EYC Meeting (5:30-7:30 PM)
Sept 15 - EYC Parent's Meeting (5:30-7:30 PM)

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

Parish Retreat: "A Wonderful Weekend"

It sounds like last weekend's beach retreat at Trinity Center was a great success! Ed Sharp shared "What a wonderful weekend at Trinity Center! Old friendships were strengthened, and new ones were created." Attending were Erin Bakal and her daughters, Abby, Emma, and Lilly; Jack and Nan Boyne; Julie Crain; Peg Dorer; Rev Justin; Martha Hays; Anna and David Howard; Carla Pasi; Karen and John Price; Giles and George Rhodenhiser; Ed Sharp; Sheldon Smith; Marguerite and Terry Sullivan; Grace Sved; Kaye Taliana; Tanya Turner; Kathy and Jeff Whittaker; and the Zomorodi Family (Ali, Meg, Ariana and Benjamin).

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PHOTOS (Photos courtesy of Nan Boyne, Marguerite Sullivan, and David Howard)

Sunday Morning Worship Video 1

Sunday Morning Worship Video 2

Sunday Morning Worship Video 3

Videos courtesy of Nan Boyne

A Family Tradition

Elva and Ed Connell celebrated the marriage of their granddaughter Caroline Moore and Daniel Short on Saturday afternoon, July 13th. Caroline is the third generation of her maternal family to be married at The Church of the Good Shepherd: Ed and Elva, their daughters, and their granddaughters.

Best wishes to you, Caroline and Daniel!

Ed and Elva Connell (right of bride) with Daniel and Caroline

Ed and Elva with their family...a total of six Good Shepherd weddings!

PLC's Key Fob Entry System

Earlier this year, we completed the installation of an electronic key fob system for the outer doors of the Parish Life Center. Ministry leaders have been invited to receive their key fobs. If you have not received your key fob and are involved in a ministry that necessitates key fob access to the Parish Life Center, please email David Baggett. We plan to have the Parish Life Center rekeyed this coming fall.

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
Chalicists: Jennifer Tlusty
Flower Guild: Judi Mathis
Lectors: Jennifer Tlusty
Livestream: Ed Sharp
Meal Train: Nan Boyne
Wedding Guild: Esther Hall

Meet Our Partners

Learn More about Good Shepherd's Partners

From The Diocese

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

The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List

Roy Wright; Carolyn Owens; Janet Gilliam; Ralph Sanders; Pete Taylor;

Martha Bailey; Peggy Hawks; Ginny Byrd; Mitchell Lawrence;

Darrell Dennis; Janie Ward-Newton; William Short; Catherine and Bob Williams;

Paul Hoch; Carolyn Watson; Brinley Harris; Don Caudill; Shirley Caudill;

Larry Bledsoe; Stephanie Rivers; Jane Mayhew; Jeffrey Halbstein-Harris;

The students, faculty, and community of St. Augustine’s University;

Felix Waturu; Josie and Natalie Van Dyke; Janice Frazier; John;

Mary Best; Lauren Habel; Josephine,

The Moore Family; The Douglass Family;

The Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico; the people of Israel and Palestine;

the people of Ukraine and Russia; the people of Sudan;

the people of Haiti; all victims of gun violence;

and those affected by drought, heat, floods, and storms.

In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for All Saints’, Roanoke Rapids, and

Church of the Messiah, Rockingham.

In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (Anglican Church in Japan).

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.