Mental Health Workshop ~ Just 9 Days Away
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Bluegrass Eucharist ~ Sunday, October 23rd
From all the comments, and the enthusiasm generated, the Bluegrass Eucharist was a huge success. A big thank you to our guest musicians:
Stan Watkins and his Bluegrass Band, Emmie Schubert, Winnie Schubert,
Henry Washington, our choir director, the Choir, and to all of you who participated. It was a lot of fun as well as energizing.
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Jr. Warden's Work Day
Thank you to all the folks who came out last Saturday to help with the Jr. Warden's Work Day. The church looks great, windows sparkle, the sidewalks are cleaned and the trees and shrubs "manicured". Other tasks accomplished:
cleaned and oiled the pews and walls in the sanctuary; painted the top board of the fence along Tom Keating Dr.; painted the window frames of the administration building; and replaced a door of the church. The efforts and results are much appreciated. THANK YOU!!!
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Upcoming Events & Announcements
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TEAM Donation In-Gathering ~ November 6th
(Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministry)
Please remember to bring non-perishable food & other items for our collection in support of TEAM's food pantry. Particularly needed are: canned corn & green beans (the main vegetables distributed) we are very low on these items. Plastic grocery bags are always appreciated. Kids can help too! TEAM needs snacks, like Goldfish, granola bars or trail mix to give client kids a treat. Thank you for your generous support to those families in our community currently suffering food scarcity & other hardship. Your help makes a difference!
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In order to save postage, 3rd quarter giving statements are available on the table outside of the sanctuary. Please pick up your statement and review it for accuracy. You may contact Julie Rhodes at the parish office with any questions concerning your statements.
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Good Shepherd T-shirts for Sale
Get your Good Shepherd T-shirt today! Cost per shirt is $20. You can pay cash, credit card or with check (please write
t-shirt
in the memo). All the proceeds go to help the Youth Ministry Programs. We still have a bunch of shirts! Please purchase one of these fabulous t-shirts to help promote Good Shepherd Church and support our youth at the same time! Sizes range from Adult small to XXL. Contact the parish office for more information or come on in and make a purchase!
Youth Sizes can be purchased by special order.
Please email Elizabeth to tell her how many and what sizes you would like to order. We will gather the requests and place an order by the end of November.
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Tomball Holiday Parade
Bring your holiday spirit and kick off the holiday season with the annual Tomball Holiday Parade! Volunteers needed to serve coffee, cocoa and donuts to Parade participants as floats are staged in our parking lot. Set up begins at 7:30 a.m. on November 19th. No sign up required; just bring yourself and a smile!
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New Forward Day by Day Issue in Tract Rack
Forward Day by Day provides a very simple and useful guide for daily scripture reading and meditation. The issue for November, December, and January is now available. Copies are provided in the Tract Rack that is on the wall in the Narthex near the table where the TV is located. A donation of $1.00 is requested to cover the cost and can be
placed in the small box to the right of the Tract Rack. See Mary Sturdevant if you have questions.
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ChurchNext
(Adult Sunday School)
The ChurchNext series has resumed. The topic of study is Church History, led by Pam Pak. The group meets from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Office Conference Room. You are welcome to join at any time.
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The Box Project has begun! All youth (7th-12th grade) are invited to join in the project from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Sundays. Come check out this unique activity.
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Children & Youth Sunday School
Sunday School procedures & class information
- Children's Drop off in Bollinger Hall at 9:30 a.m.
- Then age group classes will break out and go to the following locations:
- Room 104 > 3 year olds - 3rd grade (Godly Play)
- Children's Church Room > 4th grade - 6th grade (Jr. EYC)
- Youth Room > 7th grade - 12th grade (Sr. EYC)
- Children will return to Bollinger Hall at 10:15 a.m. for
pick-up
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Reflections
There will be a a stewardship reflection included in the weekly service bulletin. Written by Episcopalians from across North America, these reflections will help you take the next step in discipleship through the practice of intentional giving. (submitted by: Elizabeth Honeycutt)
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Mental Health First Aid Workshop
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11/20
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Prime Timers Lunch
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11/6
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End of Daylight Savings Time (Fall back)
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11/27
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Advent begins
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11/13
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Thanksgiving Luncheon after 10:30 service
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1/27-28
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Confirmation Retreat
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11/14
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Women Who Read
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2/9-11
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Diocesan Council
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11/19
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- Tomball Annual Holiday Parade
- DOK: Discussion-Forgiving and Forgiven
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The office staff is in much need of 2 new computers. The current machines were purchased 6 years ago & are on their last legs and causing loss of work time. Total cost will be $1200 - $1500. Donate with a check, place it in the collect plate (please note in the memo, "NEW COMPUTERS") or Click here to pay with a credit card
. We appreciate anything you can share.
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If you are in need of assistance, are in crisis, or have pastoral care concerns, like meals, rides, groceries, etc:
- During office hours (M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), please call the parish office at 281-351-1609 and we will direct your concerns
- After hours, please call or email Pam Pak, Pastoral Care Ministry Leader, at 713-289-4125, [email protected].
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