This Week at Good Shepherd

Pets in the Pews! Your pets are invited inside for a blessing this Sunday during the 10:30 service. On a leash, in a carrier they are welcome! If you need a fur free Sunday, the 8 a.m. service is for you.

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!



This Sunday, 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).

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.

Just who was St. Francis and why are there dogs in the pews on St. Francis Day?

Have you ever looked with awe at an amazing creature, like a bird swooping through the sky or a salamander climbing up the steps in front of you, a beautiful flower blooming in the garden, or even a cat sleeping in the sun? Then you know how St. Francis felt. In the early days of the 13th century, Francis recognized that we all are part of the natural world. 

He was an "instrument of peace," just as the prayer attributed to him describes, to peace with people, peace with animals, and peace with the natural world. Brother Sun and Sister Moon, Brother Wind and Mother Earth are just the beginning of his respect and reverence for the world that began with the voice of God.  

On Sunday we bring our beloved pets, including our stuffed animals, to church and ask for God’s blessings on them, all of us, and all of creation in recognition of the interdependence of the earth.  And if this year's celebration is anything like the ones from years past, all our beloved creatures will experience that blessing.

If you are interested in more information about St. Francis, please click here

October 2

Betty Adkins

October 3

Suzan Duffee

October 4

Vicky Tulloss

October 7

Jackson Tedford

Jefferson Griffin

October 8

Emily Bondy

Leeann Miller



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



Parish Prayer List

For those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity: especially Donna Andrews, Joyce Greening, Hart Wiggins, George Vargha, Helen Sharpe, Jim Poole, George Townsend, John and Irene Groobey, Megan Bull, Jim Facile, 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!

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