T h i s W e e k a t G o o d S h e p h e r d

O c t o b e r 3 1 s t t o N o v e m b e r 6 t h

The Season After Epiphany

We are now in an Ordinary Time period after the Epiphany of Jesus. (You can tell we’re in Ordinary Time whenever the priest wears green!) The diction-ary defines an epiphany as “a sudden, intuitive per-ception or insight into the essential meaning of some-thing.” In cartoons we would see a light bulb come on right over a character’s head. And maybe hear the words, “Gadzooks! I think I’ve got it!” That would be an illustration of an epiphany. In the case of Jesus Christ, the arrival of the Magi signified that Jesus came for all people, no matter what race, creed or color. The way the Gospel of Je-sus Christ spread clearly illustrates that he came for all people no matter what their station in life, rich or poor, slave or free. This was revolutionary. The peoples of the ancient world could not comprehend equality in anything. We still have a hard time with it. It is especially hard for us to live with Jesus’ instruction to share love equally. Now, during this “in-between” time, just before we enter into the reflective season of Lent, let us consider what love truly means. Let us consider how much we are loved – unconditionally.

The Women at the Well cordially invite everyone for an evening of fun, fellowship and laughs at Good

Shepherd’s NOT SO NEWLYWED GAME SHOW in the Parish Hall.

Bring your favorite appetizer to share with wine or a beverage to enjoy.

WHEN: Saturday, February 11th at 7:00 PM RSVP: Sign up sheet in Parish Hall

Bible Study Resumes! Wednesday, January 18th at 7 PM. We’ve moved on to Exodus!

Welcome!

Welcome to Church of the Good Shepherd. We’re glad you’re here! Episcopal worship is participatory. We stand, we kneel, we respond vocally during parts of the service, sometimes with singing! Please join in at your level of com-fort. If you’d like to learn more about what we as Episcopalians believe and do, or if you have any questions, please fill out one of the yellow cards in the pew and give it to Mother Susan or one of our ushers. We hope you feel welcome here and that you will come back often to feed your faith.

A Word About Receiving Communion in the Episcopal Church

All are invited to the Altar to receive. You may stand or kneel. If you do not wish to receive, but would like a blessing, cross your arms over your chest. If you decide to receive only the bread extend your hand for the wafer and cross your arms over your chest to decline the wine.

For the wine or grape juice you may guide the chalice to your lips by placing your hand gently on the chalice’s base and guiding it. Or you can dip your host (wafer) into the wine. Or you can give the host to the Lay Eucharistic Minister, who will dip the host into the wine and place it in your mouth.

Food Pantry

Next week, January 21 & 22 we are collecting

Cereal for the Pitman Food Pantry. All dona-

tions are greatly appreciated and accepted.

"Uppity Women of the Bible Series."

A six week Women's Bible Study will begin meet-ing on Thursday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Our study this session is the Book of Song of Songs from the "Uppity Women of the Bible Se-ries." All are welcome to join us!

A Word About Receiving Communion in the Episcopal Church

All are invited to the Altar to receive. You may stand or kneel. If you do not wish to receive, but would like a blessing, cross your arms over your chest. If you decide to receive in one kind extend your hand for the wafer and cross your arms over your chest to decline the wine. If you desire to receive the wine you may guide the chalice to your lips by placing your hand gently on the chalice’s base and guiding it. Or you can dip your host (wafer) into the wine. Or you can give the host to the Lay Eucharistic Minister, who will dip the host into the wine and place it in your mouth.

Gluten-free Communion Hosts

Gluten-free Communion hosts are available for those with allergies. Please let the priest know.

Bible Study

We are now looking at the Book of Acts. How did a rag-tag group of disciples become the Church? How did all of this get going? 7PM on Tuesday nights.

Inquirers’ Class

INQUIRER'S CLASS will meet on Sunday, June 5, following the morning service in the Conference Room. Our topic this month will be "Evil, Suffering & A Loving God." Mark your calendar for the next study of Up-pity Women of the Bible! We'll begin on Thursday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m. (following Morning Prayer). Our focus for this study will be the book of Judith. Watch for more details toward the end of summer.

Don’t Wait Too Long!

There are lots of Bible stories left to choose from,

so make sure you sign up to tell one of your fa-

vorites. Or pick one you're not familiar with &

learn a little more about the Bible! Anyone can

tell a story; all you need is familiarity with the

story and enthusiasm. If you think you might be

interested, talk to Pat Braidwood during coffee

hour.

Photos - Try Out Our Website!

If you would like to see the photos for our current hap-penings around Good Shepherd, all you have to do is go to our website - goodshepherdpitman.org. On the left side of the screen you will see the title Quick Links, under that choose Photo Galleries. It’s that easy! Enjoy checking out all of our photos.

Inquirers Class

Inquirers Class for January will meet on January 29th following the 10 a.m. service. Our session will continue with Phyllis Tickle's series on Emer-gence Christianity. Session three's focus is on the 20th Century and Emergence.

A Visit With Harriet Tubman January 15, 2017, 1:30PM The First Presbyterian Church 10 Wildwood Ave., Pitman

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The First Presbyterian Church in Pitman is hosting “A Visit with Harriet Tubman.” Harriet Tubman is por-trayed by Millicent Sparks, an accomplished ac-tor/writer/producer who has performed on local, regional and international stages, film and televi-sion. As one of the most celebrated figures of the 19th century comes to life, you will learn about Harriet Tubman’s journey and times including the Underground Railroad and the Civil War. This realistic portrayal is an event not to be missed. There is no charge, but a free-will offering will be taken.

T h i s W e e k a t G oo d S h e p h e r d J a n u a r y 1 4 t o J a n u a r y 2 0

Epiphany 2 January 14 & 15 Saturday 1/14 - 9:30 AM Saturday Morning Movie 10 AM Women at the Well 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Sunday 1/15 - 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Page Turners Soup Sale Tuesday 1/17 - 9 AM Morning Prayer Wednesday 1/18 - 6:30 - 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters 7 PM Bible Study Thursday 1/19 - 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Uppity Women of the Bible 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7:15 PM Choir Practice

Epiphany 3 January 21 & 22 Saturday 1/21 - 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Sunday 1/22 - 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Youth Group 11:30 AM Annual Meeting Tuesday 1/24 - 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Caring Hands Wednesday 1/25 - 7 PM Bible Study Thursday 1/26 - 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Uppity Women of the Bible 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7:15 PM Choir Practice

Snow Removal

We are now in SNOW season and we need your help with snow removal. There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall. We have a snow blower & shovels or you can use your own. Thank you in advance!

T h e E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h o f t h e

G o o d S h e p h e r d

Phone: 856-589-8209 Email: goodshepherdpitman@gmail.com Fax: 856-582-2306 Http://www.goodshepherdpitman.org/

The Rev. Susan E. Osborne-Mott, Rector revmomott@gmail.com

315 Highland Terrace Pitman, New Jersey 08071

Parish Office Hours The Regular Business Hours of the

Parish Office are: Monday through Thursday

8:30AM to 2:30PM. Friday - 8:30AM to 1:30PM

Epiphany 2

January 14 & 15, 2017

Pastoral Emergencies

If a Pastoral Emergency should come up for you, hospitalization, death in the family, please call the Church Office 856-589-8209 or after Office hours please call Mother Susan at 732-759-4358.