Joys and Sorrows
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Joys
Sammy and Sean Leslie welcome a new baby boy. We give thanks for the birth of Jack Leslie born on September 21. Big brother is James. Big sisters are Adeline and Sutton.
Let us pray
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself:
We give you thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon the Leslie family in giving them a son. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sorrows
All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Samuel W. Morris, father of Brett Morris, died on October 12. Please keep Brett and his family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Sam
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Sam and welcome him into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Morris family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Helen Beach, wife of Charlie Beach, died on October 12. Please keep her family held close in your prayers. A Visitation will take place at Good Shepherd on Friday, October 16 at 11 am with a funeral service following at noon. A reception at Idle Hour Country Club will take place after the service at 1:15. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Helen
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Helen and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Beach family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Mark Barth, husband of Cindy Barth and son-in-law of Jim Johnson, died on October 10. Please keep the Barth family held close in your prayers. A burial service will be held at Good Shepherd on Wednesday, October 21 at 10 am followed by a reception in the undercroft. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Mark
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Mark and welcome him into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Barth and Johnson families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Newcomer Janet Birch died on October 5. Please keep her family held close in your prayers.
For Janet
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Janet and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Birch family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Jerry “Hoppy” Hopkins, husband of Jackie Hopkins, died on September 16. Please keep Jackie and the Hopkins family held close in your prayers. A funeral service followed by a committal will be held at Good Shepherd on Monday, October 12 at 2 pm. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Jerry
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Jerry and welcome him into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Hopkins family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Gary Gibson, stepfather of Mary Quinn Ramer, died on September 9. Please keep Mary Quinn and her family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Gary
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Gary and welcome him into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Gibson and Ramer families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Cornelia “Neal” Vaughan, mother of Stoll Vaughan, died on September 6. Please keep the Vaughan family held close in your prayers. A funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd on Friday, September 11 at 10 am. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Neal
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Neal and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Vaughan family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Good Shepherd Prayer List
* Please note that after a time names are removed from the prayer list. If you would like a name to be put back on the list, please contact the Church Office at 859.252.1744 or email office@gslex.org.
Nicholas, Ann Miller, Jeffrey, Carolyn Jones, Jay, Ruth Lundborg, Mary Davis, Robert Johnson, Sylvia, Gordana Prasovic, Ronnie Cary, The Messer Family, Louise Brown, Jim Beers, Mark Hendricks, Cyril Nair, Ken Cottrell, Elsbeth, Jackie Challoner, Tita, Kim Kelley, Michael, Adrian Bryant, Sam McMahan, Mackenzie Dutton, Lindsay, Frank, Jacob, Ashley, Carol K., Cindy Cusack, The Hadden Family, Judi, Dennis Foster, Blair S., John B., Allan, Susan, A.J., Cheryl Ann Broyles, Jim Evans
Holding each other close in prayer…
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A prayer practice for the people of Good Shepherd Church
Monday, October 26 – Richard LeComte
Tuesday, October 27 – Lee Ledbetter
Wednesday, October 28 – Clarita Ledbetter and Family
Thursday, October 29 – Carter and Lucy Leer
Friday, October 30 – Courtland and Leslie Leer and Family
Monday, November 2 – Sean and Samantha Leslie and Family
Tuesday, November 3 – Chris Leverenz
Wednesday, November 4 – Joyce Leverett
Thursday, November 5 – Michael Lewis
Friday, November 6 – Kate Lillich

