WEEKLY NEWS

October 31, 2024

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday. Remember to turn those clocks back one hour and say an extra prayer for all the parents you know with kiddos!



In Father Tom’s sermon on Sunday, he emphasized the importance of allowing ourselves to be shaped into the image and likeness of Christ. That is work that can take a lifetime and, with the right planning, work that can still produce far after we are gone from this earth.

Just as our nurtured faith keeps us from “flying blind” through life, planned giving helps us be good stewards of the gifts God has given us, even after death. What we do with those gifts says a lot about the shaping that we’ve allowed our faith to have on the course of our lives. Not only that, but being proactive and deciding how we would like our worldly goods distributed will give us peace of mind and relieve our loved ones of the burden of those decisions. 

As you prayerfully consider your pledge to our Walk in Love stewardship campaign, we hope you’ll see it as this year’s portion of the legacy that you plan on leaving one day. How does walking in the love of Christ shape your heart and keep you from flying blind with your resources? What does that look like this year? And what can you do to ensure that the blessings you’ve been given can have an impact beyond your lifespan?

If you would like to begin a conversation about remembering Good Shepherd with a legacy gift, we would be happy to talk with you and provide you with resources to help you discern the decisions to be made. Contact the church office to start the conversation and remember to make your Walk in Love pledge by November 17.

This year you can make your pledge commitment through Realm. Use the button above to pledge from your browser or log into the Realm Connect app on your phone. 

FORUMS THIS SUNDAY | 9:15 AM

Adult Forum

Unshakable Faith: Exploring the Book of Hebrews | Sundays - November 17 | Parish Hall

Discover the profound teachings of Hebrews in this interactive, small group Bible study. Explore themes of faith, endurance, and the supremacy of Christ, and deepen your understanding of how Jesus fulfills Old Testament promises. As we get to know this powerful book, we'll find encouragement and strength for our own spiritual paths, drawing closer to Jesus and each other.

Family Forum

Money & Generosity | Sundays - November 16 | Kincaid

Following up on our Money Matters talk, we will continue discussing how to talk to and teach kids about money and generosity at every age and stage. This week, we will talk about spending.

HAPPENING SOON

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Social Saturday

Saturday, November 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 | Parish Hall

Social Saturday is back at the church for its November gathering! BYOB and an appetizer to share. RSVP on Realm or to Danna Jackson at 832-722-0506.

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Stewardship Celebration

Sunday, November 17

RSVP on Realm Connect for our end of stewardship celebration lunch.

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College Care Packages

Sunday, November 17 | 9:15 AM | Youth Room

Help us send a happy surprise to our college students before exams. Send names and addresses of your college students to Lauren. Students, come pack, decorate boxes, and help us write notes to send to our college students across the country. Community service hours are available for all volunteers.

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Service Day with Austin Street Center

Sunday, November 24

We are changing up the menu for our upcoming full day of service with Austin Street Center. Stay tuned for details and plan on serving!

Nominations for Bishop Coadjutor are Now Open

This is a time of great excitement, hope, and prayerful anticipation as we seek a Bishop Coadjutor who will serve alongside our Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. George Sumner, and after a time will succeed him as the Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. Nominations are open to all and must be made by Thursday, October 31.

View the Diocesan Profile here.

View the Nomination form here.