The Church of the Good Shepherd

231 North Church St.

Rocky Mount, NC


eShepherd May 15, 2024

This Sunday at Good Shepherd

Pentecost Sunday

Youth Sunday


May 19, 2024



8:00 AM

Rite 1 Holy Communion


10:30 AM

Contemporary Language Service of Holy Communion

with choir and congregational hymns.

Live streamed at gslive.org


Happening at Good Shepherd



We welcome the Rev. Eric Tuttle to both services this Sunday.


Children are invited to join Children's Chapel during the 10:30 service, returning in time for the peace.



After the 10:30 service, join us for Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall lobby!

Serving this Sunday

 

8:00 a.m.

 

Altar Guild  Lalor Smith and Jeanette Belfield;

Celebrant The Rev. Eric Tuttle; 

Eucharistic Minister Lalor Smith;

Flower Guild Kathy Tobias and Jenny Williams; 

Reader  Lalor Smith

 

10:30 a.m.

 

Acolytes Jack McKellar and Matthew McKellar; 

Altar Guild Jeanne Shannon;

Audiovideo Engineer  Ron Sowers; 

Eucharistic Minister  Bob Larimer;

Dove Bearer  Noah Seale; 

Flower Guild  Kathy Tobias and Jenny Williams;

Greeters  Will Daughtridge, MeMe Daughtridge, Kenneth and Deborah Burnette;

Intercessor  Noah Seale; 

Musicians  The Alleluia Choir; The Good Shepherd Choir;

Julianne Wilson, soprano; Jack Dwight, pianist; Julianne Wilson, trumpeter; Lawrence Goering, organist; 

Presider  The Rev. Eric Tuttle;

Readers  Noah Seale and Oscar Seale

Ushers  MeMe Daughtridge and Will Daughtridge


Wednesday, May 22


  • Morning Prayer is suspended until June 12



We welcome the following priests to Good Shepherd through the end of June:


May 26                

Rev. Bill Bennett

 

June 2                  

Rev. Lauren Kilbourn


June 9                  

Rev. Bill Bennett


June 16  

Rev. Shawn Schreiner


June 23                

Rev. Bill Bennett


June 30                

Rev. Adele Hatfield



Youth Sunday, May 19th, 2024 followed by Wisdom Lunch!

We cordially invite all elders of the congregation to a luncheon on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 after the 10:30 a.m. service to join our youth for conversation and a meal. Church is one of the few places where the generations mix. We want to take this opportunity to listen, to tell stories, and to get to know each other. RSVP to Britt Myers 252-266-7046 or brittmyers@yahoo.com


Tuesdays on the Town Returns!

Please mark your calendar and plan to join our church family for a social hour at Rocky Mount Mills at 6 p.m. between Hop Fly and Goat Island on the following dates: 


Tuesday, May 28th

Tuesday, June 11th

Tuesday, July 9th

Tuesday, July 23rd

Tuesday, August 13th


Happy Birthday

to those celebrating this week!

May 14

Emma Tedford

Andrew Hedgepeth

May 18

David Brady

May 19 

Brack Townsend

May 20

Mary Tom Shannon

Britt Myers

May 21

Ben Hicks



Send a card to "Sister" Cherry

Long-time parishioner Elizabeth “Sister” Cherry will turn 102 on June 2nd. Sister now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado near her daughter. For the last few years, Good Shepherd has encouraged birthday cards which Sister loves to receive. Her address is 2317 Northridge Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80531


Children and Youth Activities




Gatekeepers Workcamp

July 7 to 12

The Mission of Gatekeepers Workcamp is to provide a hands-on, Christian mission experience for rising 7th through 12th graders in an ecumenical setting, and to provide free repairs for homeowners who are unable to maintain their homes because of financial or physical limitations. As they are exposed to the needs of their community, the young people participating will become involved in the lives of others, especially those different from themselves.  If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Brenning Daughtridge.


Also, as a church we have to provide at least one adult per six youth participants. If you are an adult who is interested in volunteering for the week, please let Brenning know (it’s great if you have special skills but not required)

Make a note!


Youth Sunday this Sunday!!

Immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service youth age 9 to 18 are invited to participate in the annual Wisdom Lunch on Sunday, May 19. Youth will eat a catered lunch with senior members of our congregation. This is a fun tradition at Good Shepherd that youth and seniors always enjoy. Please email brenningj@gmail.com if your child/teen is interested in joining us.

 

Sunday, June 2nd: Popsicles in the Park 

Good Shepherd will partner with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church to offer social activities for youth this summer. Please join us for popsicles and playtime at the St. Andrew’s playground on Sunday, June 2nd from 2 - 4 p.m. All ages are welcome!

 

Sunday, July 14th: Youth Bowling Party

Good Shepherd, St. Andrew’s and First Presbyterian youth will meet at Rocky Mount Bowling Center. Time TBD. All ages are welcome!


Around the Diocese



Want to learn more about

events and opportunities the Diocese is presenting?

Click here for information


You'll find information about:


Hugs Camp

Dismantling Racism

Election Engagement



Community Requests and Information

Mozart Festival in Tarboro

Love music? Then make sure you check out the Tarboro Choral Society's Mozart Festival. Music Director Lawrence Goering and Choir Member Corey Folta are singing in the closing performance of Mozart's Requiem on Sunday May 19 at 7pm. All the details are attached Mozart Festival


Shelter Donations

The United Community Shelters need twin XL sheets (only twin XL as regular twin sheets don't fit their mattresses), kitchen towels and dish-cloths, cleaning supplies, and new bed pillows. A basket to collect items will be in the Narthex. Thank you for your support of this ministry.

Parish Prayer List

For those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity: especially Frank Meadows, Willie Skinner, Debbie Freas, Ron Coone, Bobbi Weeks, and Bill Hudgins.


For continued health and healing: Mary W. Dawson, Bob Hyatt, Becky Bryan, Elizabeth "Sister" Cherry, Albert Ervin, Frances Gaither, Dwight Johnson, Corinne Landis, Reid McAuley, Boo White, and Brent Wilson


For the blessings of this life:

For those expecting the birth of a child:



For those who have died: Gail Jenkins and Billy Etheridge.


To add or remove people on the Prayer List please contact Cheryl Coppedge at coppedgecheryl@gmail.com. Please ask their permission before submitting.


In case of illness, a death in the family, for other pastoral emergencies, or to request a pastoral visit please contact church leadership via email at office@goodshepherdrmt.org

252-442-1134 churchofthegoodshepherdrm@gmail.com

www.goodshepherdrmt.org

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