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SESSION ON THE 196TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA

PT. 2 OF 2:  THE PRESIDING BISHOP'S SERMON AT THE CONVENTION EUCHARIST, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, WINSTON SALEM, NC

 Shepherd's Hall, 3rd fl., Duncan-Giersch Center

"Have a picnic. Go to Starbucks and sit. Find a mountainside and start listening to companions and your own heart - what do you dream about? What are your dreams for your town or city, your own family, this part of North Carolina? What dreams do we have for this nation? Where are we being sent, and who's going with us? What are we willing to leave behind in order to travel light and receive hospitality? That's mountain building work, all of it. I can almost hear it - North Carolina, mountain of justice - almost heaven." - The Most Rev. Katherine Jefforts Schori

Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church Katherine Jefforts Schori, building on the Bishop's theme "Welcome to Galilee," challenged us to move out into the "Galilee" that is just at the doors of our Churches. Come and hear and discuss the entire sermon this Sunday as we conclude our look at the recently concluded 196^th Convention of the Diocese of North Carolina. Meeting in Shepherd's Hall.

To listen to the Presiding Bishop's sermon or download a pdf copy,  click here: http://www.episdionc.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/3151213

NEWCOMER'S CLASS

Parlor, 1st Floor, Duncan-Giersch Center

The purpose of this series of classes is to welcome newcomers to The Church of the Good Shepherd and to provide a forum for you to learn who we are and ... for us to get to know YOU !  Today's Topic:  History of the Church of the Good Shepherd.

"THE BREAKFAST CLUB" (Young Adult's Group)

Room 304, 2nd Floor, Duncan-Giersch Center

The Breakfast Club meets on Sundays at 9:30am for coffee, light refreshments, fellowship and a Bible Story. Come join us! Contact Michelle Bullock for more information.

thank youA huge thank you to Karen Boyne, Helen Bass, Mary Beth Fee, Nancy East, Meg Crumpton and Hannah Massey for giving our nursery a much needed deep clean. All the toys and surfaces are clean and germ free. Thank you!!!

The EYC is invited to stay after church for lunch, games and our next "Relationships" discussion. Lunch is free-- we'll order from Jimmy John's--so bring you and your appetite! We'll finish up by 2pm, in time for you to go home and begin Superbowl festivities. See you there!

Amazing Grace will meet on Saturday, February 11, at 6:30pm at the home of Van and Gigi Giersch. Co-hosts will be Richard and Charlotte Netherby.  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. BYOB. Don't forget to RSVP to Van and Gigi!

Rev. Jean Parker VailThere will be a women's overnight retreat beginning around 5:00pm on Friday, March 2 and ending mid-afternoon on Saturday, March 3.  This retreat will be limited to 16 participants and will be held at Cedar Cross Retreat Center, just outside of Louisburg.  The cost of the retreat will be $100 per person, and scholarships will be available if needed.  Please register and turn in fees to Miriam Saxon by Sunday, February 12. 

I am delighted that the retreat leader will be the Rev. Jean Parker Vail.  Jean is a spiritual director and has extensive past experience working in parishes, at the Chicago cathedral, and at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary.  She will offer three meditations, focused upon women in the Bible.  The retreat will also include some times of silence and personal reflection, as well as a rhythm of worship throughout our time together.

The spaces will fill up quickly, so please contact me, Rev. Miriam Saxon, as soon as possible about your interest in this retreat.

God's Peace, Miriam

Warmth for Wake: February 11

We've been invited to join a Warmth for Wake work session on February 11 from 8:30am-12pm. Volunteers will split, collect and deliver wood to neighbors who use fireplaces and wood burning stoves to heat their homes. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Michelle Bullock.

We will have a covered dish potluck lunch for all EYC youth, families and volunteers after the 10:30am service. After lunch, the youth and younger siblings will head downstairs for a group activity and a movie, while the adults stay upstairs for a meeting. We will be looking for more volunteers to help us on Sunday nights and during special events, so adults, please come with your calendar in mind. *EYC starts early that night; youth may bring a change of clothes and stay at church for a movie and games until Parents Night Out begins.

The Young Adults (a.k.a. "The Breakfast Club") invite you to join us for a night out on February 12 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Tylers Taproom in Seaboard Station. Drop by for drinks, appetizers, dinner and fellowship. Free childcare will be provided for those with children, thanks to the EYC! Come join us! Email Michelle Bullock for more information.

For those who have completed reading through the Old Testament books of the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, the next section of the Bible we will move to in January is the first five books of the Old Testament - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy - also known as "The Pentateuch."

“The Pentateuch is the comprehensive name given to the first five books of the Old Testament, Genesis to Deuteronomy, traditionally called ‘the Books of Moses,’ …(The present titles of the Books of the Pentateuch) are not original, but have been added to the books from the Greek version, the Septuagint. The Hebrew titles are simply the opening words of each book, ‘In the beginning’ (Genesis), ‘These are the names’ (Exodus), ‘And he called’ (Leviticus), ‘In the wilderness’ (Numbers), ‘These are the words’ (Deuteronomy); and no author’s name is attached to them.” – Erith, L. E. P., “Introduction to the Criticism of the Pentateuch,” in Gore, Goudge & Guillaume, eds., A NEW COMMENTARY ON HOLY SCRIPTURE INCLUDING THE APOCRYPHA (1928)

* Find out at The Center for Biblical Studies: www.thecenterforbiblicalstudies.org

* Read Good Shepherd's Bible Challenge blog: http://www.cgs-raleigh.org/blog/Bible_Challenge

On February 12, from 4pm-7pm, EYC is hosting a "Parents' Night Out" for families of children ages 0-5th grade. There is no charge and no donations will be taken; this is our gift to our parish! Chicken nuggets, green beans, apple sauce, rolls and dessert will be provided at 6pm. Please sign up by February 8th at 5pm by contacting Michelle Bullock. Please indicate how many children will be joining us, what time they'll be coming and if your child/children has any allergies. Thanks!

Passage Home, a non-profit dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Wake County, would like Church of the Good Shepherd to partner with them to provide after school tutors, mentors and a hot meal for school aged children and teenagers on Monday afternoons. Other opportunities to work with Passage Home (community garden, big brother golf program, etc.) are also in the works. Training will be provided on February 13. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Bullock.

Youth who can mentor/tutor other youth and adults or youth who can speak spanish are particularly needed. 

EYC's Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper ---February 21, 2012--- Shepherd's Hall

Tickets may be purchased online or on Sunday Mornings after the 10:30am service on Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19. Please purchase tickets by 5pm on February 19th to help our preparations run smoothly. Thanks!

2 Seatings: 6pm-7pm or 7pm-8pm: 

          *Children's games and activities will be offered during the 6pm seating.
          *Pancake races will be held at the 7pm seating.

Menu: Pancakes, bacon, sausage, apple sauce, orange juice, milk, water, tea, coffee

Ticket Prices:

• Family (2 adults & children under 18) - $20
• Adults - $8
• Children (5-12) - $5
• Children 4 and younger - free

January 15- "Holy Baptism" (Storyteller: Maggie Puryear, Greeter: Karen Boyne)

January 22- "Parable of the Good Shepherd" (Leader: Karen Boyne, Greeter Needed)

January 29- "Parable of the Good Samaritan" (Leader: Maggie Puryear, Greeter: Meredith Swindell)

February 5- "Parable of the Great Pearl" (Leader: Kevin LeCount, Greeter: Maggie Puryear)

February 12- "Parable of the Sower" (Leader: Michelle Bullock, Greeter: Karen Boyne) 

February 19- "Parable of the Leaven" (Leader: Maggie Puryear, Greeter: Kevin LeCount)

February 26 (First Sunday of Lent)- "Parable of the Mustard Seed" (Leader and Greeter Needed)

To learn more about Children's Chapel, Godly Play or to sign up to help as a greeter or storyteller, please email Michelle Bullock. We'd love to see the Children's Chapel ministry team grow to include you!

The Inquirer's Class is an introduction to the Episcopal Church and serves as preparation for Adult Confirmation. If you wish to be confirmed or if you would like to participate as a refresher course on the Episcopal Church, please contact Fyl Thompson, Membership Coordinator, at fyl.thompson@cgs-raleigh.org or 919-831-2012.

Following 10:30AM Service - Shepherd's Hall 

It's that time of year again!  Time to enjoy some wonderful fellowship and enjoy all different types of chili! Please mark your calendars for some great food and fun!  We will have salad, cornbread, drinks and desserts along with EXCELLENT chili!

$5 per person for all over 12 years of age.  All proceeds will be donated to Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen.

WE NEED CHILI! If you would like to participate this year, please let Debbie Flynn know. Email: debbieflynn@nc.rr.com; Phone: 919 219 7460

If chili is not your thing, and you would like to provide salad, cornbread, dessert and/or your time, please contact Debbie.  We would love to have your help! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THERE!!

"The Breakfast Club" (Young Adults)

Meets on Sundays at 9:30am for coffee, light refreshments, fellowship and a Bible Story. Come join us! Contact Michelle Bullock for more information.

Meeting Sunday Mornings! February 5 - March 4, 9:15am, Parlor on 1st floor of Duncan-Giersch Center!

The purpose of this series of classes is to welcome newcomers to The Church of the Good Shepherd and to provide a forum for you to learn who we are and ... for us to get to know YOU !

Each session is open to anyone interested in attending.  You may attend any or all of the series of classes in any order.  The series will be repeated so that you might start at any point in the series and continue in the next series.  The class meets on Sunday in the Parlor in the Duncan- Giersch Parish Life Center.  The Parlor is located on the main floor in the Northeast corner.

Objectives of the Series:

† Long-time church members are the leaders of this class, so newcomers will meet several different members through this  series.

† You will learn what is happening at Good Shepherd and find opportunities to become involved in the life and activities of the church.

• February 5:  History of the Church of the Good Shepherd
• February 12:  What It Means to Be an Episcopalian
• February 19:  The Service
• February 26:  Good Shepherd Activities
• March 4: The Stained Glass Windows 

Thank you to everyone who prepared and served meals for the youth this fall. We are ready to start filling the calendar again for the next few months. The sign in sheet will only be available online, to avoid any confusion. If you have questions, need to change information once it has been posted or if you have trouble viewing the site, please contact Michelle Bullock. To view the meal calendar or to sign up for a meal, visit our Take Them a Meal website (login: eyc, password:eyc).