A G N U S D E I January 2019

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The New You

What are your goals for this next year? Typical goals include

watching less TV, cutting back on social media, connecting more with

the ones we love, working out more, eating less, and saving more. I

could definitely improve in each of these areas. Most of us also spend a

lot of time thinking about what to wear, how we look, what we drive,

how much we weigh, and what our neighbors think. While these

activities may be acceptable in moderation, I wonder what the Holy

Spirit thinks about how much attention we give these goals and

activities. While the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19)

and God calls us to live a disciplined life (1 Cor. 9:26-27), his greatest

desire for us is that we may be conformed to the image of Christ

(Rom. 8:29). Eternal life is truly knowing Jesus (John 17:3), following

his commandments (John 14:21), abiding in him (John 15:4), and

becoming one with him and other believers (John 17:21). As we

mature in Christ we develop his mindset (Phil. 2:5) and become “rooted

and built up in him” (Col. 2:6).

Paul prays that God would fill believers “with the knowledge of

his will through all wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so

that you may life a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way:

bearing fruit in every good working, growing in the knowledge of God,

being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so

that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful

thanks to the father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance

of his holy people in the kingdom of light” (Col. 2: 9b-12). In Christ we

have the potential to achieve all God has destined for us (Col. 2:10).

“In your

relationships

with one

another,

have the

same

mindset

as Christ

Jesus.”

Philippians 2:5

NIV

Working to develop our natural bodies, skillsets, and talents have some merit, but

at best we are polishing “the natural man” which will inevitably fade. Why not begin 2019

by focusing greater attention on the spirit within? While God has cleansed us from all

unrighteousness (1 John 1:9) if we have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, we grow

spiritually by becoming more obedient in our Christian walk: “. . . we take captive every

thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5). Real strength comes from our

spiritual strength. Our solid foundation in Christ will abide and “pay dividends” through-

out eternity and will also impact and transform our natural lives.

How much time are you giving to God so that you may become more mature

spiritually? Is there anything more important than this investment? So many needs and

desires are demanding our attention. God promises that if we seek him first everything

else will become ordered in your life (Matt. 6:33). Daily offices, quiet times, scheduled

Bible readings, Bible classes, and experiencing the Lord’s Supper (Eucharist) are ways that

God has already provided to strengthen you. Actively listening and adhering to “the

nudging of the Spirit” within will create a great hunger for God which only he can fill: “As

the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for

God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (Psalm 42:1-2). My prayer

you is that the new you for 2019 is Christ in you!

THE VESTRY

MEETING

The regular monthly Vestry

meeting is Monday,

January 21, at 6:00 PM

in the conference room.

Meet the first

Monday of

the month

at 6:00pm in the

Conference Room.

Our next collection date is

Sunday, January 27 for our

Fourth Sunday of

the Month Food Drive

Discretionary Offerings

On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month,

cash placed in the offering plates is designated

for Fr. Hal’s and Rev. June’s discretionary

accounts respectively. Checks may also

be written payable to the church, with

discretionary fund in the memo. Thank you for

your generosity.

ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of the Anglican Church

of the Good Shepherd will be held beginning at Noon on

Sunday, January 27, 2019, in the Parish Hall.

ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS DUE BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 18TH

All those who chair or lead a ministry organization in the parish are asked to prepare a

year-end report no longer than 150 words to be placed in the ANNUAL REPORT TO THE

PARISH. These may also be shared at the Annual Meeting. Please complete the

report as a Word Document and forward it to Jenny, the parish administrator,

at admin@anglicancgs.com Deadline is Friday, January 18, 2019.

If you would like to provide altar flowers,

please write your name and the Sunday of your choice,

also what you want printed in the bulletin

on the flower chart on the bulletin board across from the office.

Flowers are purchased from Southwest Florist and

are billed directly to the signer(s) for approximately $45.00.

You may contact the florist if you would like to choose

special flowers but it may incur additional cost.

January is Sanctity of Life Month Join us in a “Baby Bottle Boomerang” activity!

Anyone wishing to participate may get a baby bottle bank

from Rosemary Holm and fill it with “change” (coins, currency or

checks payable to Pregnancy Help Center). On Sanctity of Life

Sunday, January 20, 2019, we will present our filled bottles

during worship services. All proceeds will be donated to the

Pregnancy Help Center. Contact info: Rosemary Holm

(mamabear183@outlook.com or 832-414-9485).

DISAPPOINTMENT, AND SAVING GRACE

It happened again. Someone hurt my feelings. Someone chose to demote me

in what seemed an important aspect of my service life. Someone else was selected,

not me. My identity was under attack; I felt threatened. I felt disrespected. How

could they treat me this way, I bemoaned? How often do we let other people’s

opinion or judgement dictate our emotional equilibrium? In my case, it happens all too

often.

My first reaction is this: I’ll just pout and hold a grudge. I’ll show them a thing

or two. Sadly, I have learned the hard and painful way this doesn’t feel good either,

and never works for me in the long run. Resentment festers, and anger poisons the

soul. I struggled with my own sinful attitude. I wrestled with this for weeks. How

foolish I am.

My mother had a saying for just this experience. “Child, you wear your feelings

on your shirt sleeve. Learn to let things go, like water off a duck’s back.” Somehow,

this did not sweeten the bitter pill I was asked to swallow.

How many “bitter pills” in life are minor incidents I choose to blow way out of

proportion? Could this be Satan tempting me once again with my inflated self

concept? Could this be the devil’s heinous way of diverting my energy from my faith?

Could this be an opportunity to reevaluate my priorities? Could this, truly, be a

blessing? What is the Holy Spirit teaching me here?

To soothe my wounded ego, I turned to the Word. By no mere accident or turn

of fate, I opened the Bible to Ephesians 4:1-3: “As a prisoner of the Lord, the I (Paul)

urge you to LIVE A LIFE WORTHY OF THE CALLING YOU HAVE RECEIVED. Be

completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing one another in love. Make every

effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace;” and verse 7: “But to

each one of us GRACE HAS BEEN GIVEN, AS CHRIST APPORTIONED IT.” (NIV,

emphasis mine)

How can I wail about such an occurrence when Christ died for me? I see His

scarred hands, and my wounded pride fails in comparison. I hear Him calling me to a

higher level of faith, and I dare not disappoint Him. Here is my prayer:

Jesus, forgive my errant, selfish ways. I sincerely repent my sin of self pity.

You have called me to be holy, and to obey all Your commands. Lord, forgive my

enemies, and deliver me from Satan’s snare, for the taunts me with the grace You

have apportioned to me, so much more than I deserve. Lord God, I bow to Your

sovereignty. Your mercy is sufficient once more. In Your blessed name I pray, amen.

Jean Stinnett

Congratulations Maricela! Good Shepherd celebrates the success

of our first citizenship student. We wish you much happiness and success in America!

SPANISH LANGUAGE, ESL, AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES RESUME

GOOD SHEPHERD OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Under Glenn Polhemus’ direction, tutoring for children is available in English for whatever subject a child needs help and for adults, English as a Second Language (ESL) will be provided. Some will be at a very elementary, beginners level. For others, there is help to improve their English language skills. Workbooks are provided at all levels.

For adults, citizenship classes are provided for those who have legal status in the United States. We help them prepare for the 100 question test as one of the requirements for citizenship. These classes, workbooks and flashcards are provided in English.

Spanish language classes are offered to anyone interested beginning Spanish or in becoming more conversational and more comfortable in Spanish-speaking situations?

Classes meet in the Sunday School room just past the front office.

The class schedule is as follows:

Monday – Thursday

3PM - Spanish Class

4PM - ESL Tutoring

5PM - Citizenship Class

January 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 3

4 5

6

8:00 AM - HE

9:15 AM Christian

Formation Classes

10:30 AM – HE

7

6:00 PM DHC in the

Conference

Room

8 9 10:00 AM

Intercessory Prayer Chapel

6:30 PM Holy Eucharist and Bible Study in the Conference Room

10

6:30 PM

Music Rehearsal

11 12

13 8:00 AM - HE

9:15 AM Christian

Formation Classes

10:30 AM – HE

14

15 16 10:00 AM

Intercessory Prayer Chapel

6:30 PM Holy Eucharist and Bible Study in the Conference Room

17

6:30 PM

Music Rehearsal

18

Annual Meeting

Reports Due

19

20 8:00 AM - HE

9:15 AM Christian

Formation Classes

10:30 AM – HE

21

6:00 PM

Vestry Meeting

in the

Conference

Room

22

23 10:00 AM

Intercessory Prayer Chapel

6:30 PM Holy Eucharist and Bible Study in the Conference Room

24

6:30 PM

Music Rehearsal

25

26

27 8:00 AM - HE

9:15 AM Christian

Formation Classes

10:30 AM – HE

Annual Meeting

and Dinner

Noon

in the Parish Hall

28

29

30 10:00 AM

Intercessory Prayer Chapel

6:30 PM Holy Eucharist and Bible Study in the Conference Room

31

6:30 PM

Music Rehearsal

January 2019 ~ Ministry Schedule

Duty January 6

Epiphany Sunday

January 13 Baptism of Our Lord Sunday

January 20 Second Sunday

of Epiphany

January 27 Third Sunday of Epiphany

8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am

Vestry In Charge Glenn Polhemus Charles Westbrook Teddye Read Kathi Johnson

Tellers David Harrison Bob Masterson

Kathi Johnson Billie Smithwick

Mark Brown Jeannette Anaya

Sharon Weber Charles Westbrook

Nursery Workers

Leann Springer Amanda Daniel

Leann Springer Amanda Daniel

Leann Springer Amanda Daniel

Leann Springer Amanda Daniel

Altar Guild Johnson/Springer Anaya/Read Holloway/Wallace Robken/Weber

Usher Jeannette Anaya Kathi Johnson Charles Westbrook Jeannette Anaya

Crucifer Bob Keeling Jeannette Anaya Bob Keeling Jeannette Anaya

Lector Jo Millican

Isaiah 60:1-9 Steve Shaw

Isaiah 42:1-9 Nancy Shaw Isaiah 62:1-5

Billie Ruth Hodges Nehemiah 8:1-12

Eucharistic Minister

Bob Keeling Psalm 72

Ephesians 3:1-13

Jeannette Anaya Psalm 89:1-29 Acts 10:34-38

Bob Keeling Psalm 96

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Jeannette Anaya Psalm 113

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

10:25 am 10:25 am 10:25 am 10:25 am

Greeters and Ushers

Barbara Robken Bob Masterson

Erlene Springer Charles Westbrook

David Harrison Kathi Johnson

Teddye Read Linda Wilson

Crucifer Mark Brown Larry Weber Mark Brown Larry Weber

Torch Bearer Alex Woolard

Amber Woolard Alex Woolard

Amber Woolard Alex Woolard

Amber Woolard Alex Woolard

Amber Woolard

Lector Jean Yarbrough Isaiah 60:1-9

Bob Masterson Isaiah 42:1-9

Sharon Weber Isaiah 62:1-5

Nan Holloway Nehemiah 8:1-12

Eucharistic Minister

Mark Findlay Psalm 72

Ephesians 3:1-13

Billie Smithwick Psalm 89:1-29 Acts 10:34-38

Katie Harrison Psalm 96

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Steve Woolard Psalm 113

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Gospel of the Day Matthew 2:1-12 Luke 3:15-22 John 2:1-11 Luke 4:14-21

Reaching Individuals and Families of the Concho Valley with the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ!

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• The Annual Meeting and Dinner - January 27

• PHC Baby Bottle Boomerang

• Citizenship Student Congratulations

• Daughters of the Holy Cross - January 7

• Vestry - January 21

• Food Drive Sunday - January 27

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