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FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR
THE REV. TERRY GLEESON
Sunday, July 14 | 11:30a, Windsor Parish Life Center
Join us on Sunday for a special reception celebrating the remarkable ministry of the Rev. Terry Gleeson, who is retiring after 44 years of dedicated service across Australia, New York, Vermont, California, and Texas. Terry has enriched our worship with his thoughtful liturgy and pastoral care during his three years as Priest for Liturgy at Good Shepherd. Let’s come together to express our gratitude, share in fellowship, and bid Terry a heartfelt farewell as he embarks on this new chapter. All are welcome to attend.
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HILL COMMUNITY MINISTRY: SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Through Sunday, August 18, both campuses
Our “Hill Community Ministry” aims to provide school supplies to three AISD elementary schools located in the Hill’s zip code. Sunday, August 18 marks the end of our seasonal school supply drive as students prepare for a new school year. Donations will be collected at Windsor and the Hill now through August 18. Please click HERE for an Amazon wish list and ship directly to Good Shepherd. Thank you for your donations!
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MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Mondays through August 26 | 6:30p–8:00p
Windsor, Vestry Room
In the New Testament, we have only one account of the early church, The Acts of the Apostles. This summer, the Men's Bible Study will study this very relevant story, beginning with the Day of Pentecost and moving into the foundations of Christian world missions. Initially, we will concentrate on the ministry in Jerusalem (chapters 1–5) and the missionary movements beyond Jerusalem (chapters 6–12). We invite all the men in the parish to join us! For more information, please contact Frank Pool.
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SUMMER SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Sundays through August 18 | 9:15a–10:00a
Windsor, Media room
NOT MEETING THIS SUNDAY, JULY 14
The Summer Sunday Bible Study will connect the Old and New Testaments, meeting on Sunday mornings beginning this Sunday. Three words in the Book of Genesis, "And God said..." set the entire Judeo-Christian story in motion. The Old Testament is the "operating system" for the New Testament. Without the calling of Israel, the story of Jesus has no context. Without the Law and the Prophets, the New Testament has no foundation in which to build the Church. We will read a variety of biblical texts, from Abraham and Moses and the Prophets to the Gospels and St. Paul, and discover how often the Scriptures reveal "the good news of the gospel." With questions, please contact the Rev. Mike Wyckoff.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED
Our Sunday morning ministries to the children and youth at Good Shepherd are only possible because of the dedication and care of faithful volunteers. Our teaching teams work together to lead Godly Play (3 years-2nd grade), Edge Bible Study (3rd-5th grades), and Middle + High School Bible Study (6th-12th grades) on a regular rotation serving once every 6 weeks. We are looking to add faithful and caring adults of all ages to our fantastic team of teachers for Fall of 2024. If you might be called to serve in this way, let us know by filling out this form!
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HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024?
We're still $24,000 short of our budget for pledges!
All of our ministries depend on your financial support. We ask you to pledge now for 2024. We appreciate knowing what you are able to give. Please prayerfully consider your pledge to Good Shepherd to support the parish and the ministries we share. Learn how your pledge supports Good Shepherd.
HOW TO VIEW YOUR PLEDGE AND GIVING HISTORY ONLINE
Your gifts make all of our ministry possible. Thank you for supporting Good Shepherd’s mission. If you are curious about your giving and pledge history, please visit the Good Shepherd website.
• Click “login” at the top of the home page to ACS
• Enter your username and password
• If you haven’t already, you can create an account here
• Once logged in, your activity screen will appear
• Click on “My Giving Summary” located at the bottom left of the screen
• View your giving and pledge history from the past two years!
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MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, July 18, offsite
Join Good Shepherd’s Team 102 for the Mobile Loaves & Fishes Food Truck prep and run. Sign up to prepare sandwiches and load the truck from 4:00p–5:00p at the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Commissary (at St. John Neumann’s Catholic Church). You may also sign up for the truck run from 5:00p–7:00p, where you’ll take food to several locations around Austin. All volunteers are welcome! Please register here by Wednesday, July 17 to join.
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COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, July 20 | 9:00a, offsite
Community First! Village (CF!V) is a 51-acre community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for people coming out of chronic homelessness. Come be a part of the Spirit at work in our community. We will meet at Community First! Village at the Front Porch building across from the large parking lot on the first right turn after you come into the community and we will be guided to one of the new homes to clean and furnish for unhoused neighbors. This is a wonderful opportunity for families with teens to serve together. All volunteers are welcome. Please register here by Friday, July 19 to join.
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TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, August 4 | 2:00p–4:30p, offsite
At Trinity Streets, we serve meals for 40-65 people coming in off the streets of downtown Austin on Sunday afternoons. Volunteers serve by preparing and serving meals, hosting a worship service for those coming to Trinity Center, and cleaning the kitchen afterwards. Please register here by Saturday, August 3 to join.
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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY
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MORE WAYS TO CONNECT
For information on all of the ways you can worship with us, take part in formation and serve others, please click here. For a list of upcoming events, click here.
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