eVOICE for November 5, 2026



GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH



Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

November 8, 2026



We will be celebrating with Transfiguration Church via Zoom at 9:00 am and in-person at Good Shepherd Church at 10:30 am.

RECTOR'S MESSAGE

Dear friends,

It's been quite a week. Elections stir up a lot in us, and wherever you find yourself today, there's room for you at Good Shepherd. I want to say a word about how we hold what we're feeling, and how we hold one another.

Paul tells the church in Rome to "rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep." To the Philippians he writes, "Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near." He isn't telling us joy is wrong. He's reminding us that somewhere close by, at coffee hour, across the Thanksgiving table, at work or in the next pew, someone is feeling something very different from what we feel. They are beloved children of God, just as we are. In our Baptismal Covenant we promise to respect the dignity of every human being, not only the ones who voted the way we did.

So here are a few invitations for the days ahead:



• If you're celebrating, celebrate kindly. Joy doesn't need someone else to lose.
• Pause before you post or speak. Ask yourself: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it timely? Is it kind?
• Listen more than you talk with someone who sees things differently. Curiosity is a form of love.
• Remember that an election is a beginning, not an ending. Caring for the vulnerable and working for justice and peace is still ours to do, whoever holds office.

The Prayer Book's prayer for our country (BCP p. 820) asks God to "save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way." That's a good prayer for this week, and for every week.

Grace and peace,

Sarah +

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

For a Veteran's Day celebratory Potluck come to Lunch Bunch on Wednesday, November 11th at 12:30 in the Narthex. Bring a favorite dish to enjoy and share.

Please join us for a casual Thanksgiving pot-luck dinner with all the trimmings!

Thursday, November 26, at 5:00 PM

A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex. Please let us know:

• The number of people in your party
• Your contact information
• What you plan to bring for the pot-luck

Please sign up in the Narthex by Sunday, November 22, 2026. For more information, please email or call: Joe Burckle, joeburckle@yahoo.com, 301-942-8804

If you can't join us, we wish you a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving!

Hunger Globe Update - Our weekly contributions to our outreach Globe are more needed than ever. Our three semi-annual recipients are Shepherd's Table, MUM (Ministries United Montgomery), and Arrived. The latter is a longtime recipient with a new name. Their mission is more essential than ever. Contact Lynn or Shaun if you wish more specifics.  

Wednesday Bible Study - 11:30 am with Deacon Linda Mahler



Telephone prayer meeting every Thursday at 9:15 am. The number to call to join the prayer meeting is 518-318-5354. If you have any questions contact Lynette Clark at 301-357-1726.

OFFER PRAYERS INTENTIONALLY TO GOD FOR ALL HIS PEOPLE:

Harvey Luksenburg (husband of Lillian), Lee Levine (GS member), Morgan Hoover (GS member), Nella Fisher (former GS member), Pat and Christina Ogg (GS members), Don and Joan Lewis (GS members), John Elliott (GS member), Joan DeMoss (GS member), Gary Anderson (GS member), Patrick Townsend (friend of Florence Walters), Kathryn McMahon (Deacon), Jeanette Ottley (friend of Florence Walters), Ken Douglas (friend of Florence Walters), Liz DeVivo (friend of Eric Reiffenstein), Avi Ramsundar and Carole Boodoosingh, (friends of Arlene Mahon), Angie Karlene Lowe (friend of Florence Walters), Robert Rather, Jolene Grimmer (cousin of Eric Reiffenstein), Robert Rhodes (friend of Florence Walters), Judith Bowen (friend of Arlene Mahon), Mary Ann Marsh (friend of Arlene Mahon), Kosi Kumi (friend of Laura Meissner), Gladys Brooks (sister of Ana Curtis), Raul Calderon (relative of Maria Fernandez), Tony Stamp (friend of Florence Walters), Harrington Brown (friend of Florence Walters), Rita Brown (friend of Florence Walters), Hugh Walters (brother of Florence Walters), Narumon Sivali (mother of Vanvisa Sivali), Bill and Jim Applegate (friends of Eric Reiffenstein), Andrea Duffy (friend of the Campos), Mary Beebe Konieczny (sister of Debbie Beebe), Doris Meyer (Aunt of Linda Campo), Sylvia Miller (friend of Linda Campo), Shanita Jones and family (friend and family of Florence Walters).

REPOSE OF THE SOUL

Eva Miller

GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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