What is Cultivating a Culture of Generosity at Good Shepherd?It is casting a vision of generously giving and graciously receiving so great in scope and spirit that all may thrive in an environment where the essence of everyone matters. "Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change" James 1: 17 Video Testimonial |
Generosity ChartHow do you know “the right amount” to commit to the Church of the Good Shepherd? Your gift is the manifestation of powerful prayer and discernment.
Below you'll find the Generosity Chart, a useful tool in navigating planning for Commitment Sunday on November 14, when formal commitments or pledges are collected during worship services. To download and print the chart, click the picture below. Chart courtesy of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Raleigh. 
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Stewardship Messages
October 20th, 2021
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This week we consider the very beginnings of CGS and how we can support our shared mission and work at CGS for many generations to come.
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Stewardship Hymn: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” is an English Christian harvest festival hymn, traditionally sung in America at Thanksgiving Day celebrations, there is every reason to sing this hymn throughout the year as a Celebration of life.
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October 13th, 2021
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Stewardship Chair, Esther Hall, discusses what to expect in the weeks leading up to Commitment Sunday, Novevmber 14th.
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Stewardship Hymn: “We The Lord's People" Hymnal 1982, H-51 is adored by church musicians throughout the world. Read two church musician’s commentaries by clicking the picture.
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October 6th, 2021
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There are many different ways to be generous, and to take action with your generosity in your life.
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Stewardship Hymn: “By Gracious Powers” Hymnal 1982, H-695. Written by Luthern minister, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp during WWII. How does a smuggled letter from a Nazi prison become a hymn?
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September 29th, 2021
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Through prayer, worship, and personal discernment you can consider your stewardship of God's creation.
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Stewardship Hymn : "Now Thank We All Our God", Hymn 397, Hymnal 1982. Writer Archdeacon Martin Rinkart experienced war, plague, and famine; and always looked to his Savior, and could thank God for the blessings he still had.
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September 22nd, 2021
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Our attitude towards money and how we manage it is the foundation that sets the stage for every other aspect of our spiritual lives.
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September 15th, 2021
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Our shared faith suggests that generosity is present through a willingness to invest what we have for the good of others.
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September 8th, 2021
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The Episcopal Church sees stewardship as more than simply contributing money to the church; it’s also about contributing your time and talents and volunteering for ministry and mission.
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PARISH LIFE AT GOOD SHEPHERD GET CONNECTED. STAY CONNECTED.
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Weekly Service Times
---Holy Eucharist--- 8:00 a.m. Sunday - Inside the Church 10:00 a.m. Sunday - Inside the Church Limited number of socially-distanced seats We also Livestream our 10:00 a.m. service. Watch us live or on demand Online across our digital channels ---Evening Prayer--- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings on Zoom (login info in the Parish News) ---Christian Formation for All Ages--- 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings online and in-person Watch the Parish News for details. 
The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman III, XII Bishop of North Carolina
The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple, Bishop Suffragan |
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