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
Dale and Larry Rosine welcome a new grandchild. We give thanks for the birth of Chloe Elizabeth Rosine on December 3 to Mike and Courtney Rosine.
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 Rosine family in giving them a daughter. 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.
Lisa Garrison welcomes her first grandchild. We give thanks for the birth of Nathanael James Brandt on November 24 to Marisa and Alex Brandt.
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 Brandt 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.
Davis and Andy Barr welcome a new baby girl. We give thanks for the birth of Virginia Parker on October 27.
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 Barr family in giving them a daughter. 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
David Burdine, husband of Dede Burdine, died on November 30. Please keep Dede and her family held close in your prayers. Visitation will be held at Good Shepherd on Thursday, December 4 at 2 pm. A funeral service will follow at 3 pm. An obituary can be found HERE.
For David
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, David 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 Burdine family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The Rev. Michael Emerson "Corky" Carlisle died on November 26. Please keep his family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Corky
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Corky 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 Carlisle family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Mary Anne Harper, died on November 9. Please keep her family held close in your prayers. A graveside service will be held in Good Shepherd’s Columbarium on Monday, November 17 at 1:00pm.
For Mary Anne
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Mary Anne 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 Harper 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, Michael, Sherrie Elaine, Len Cox, Bob Slone, Ann Miller, Brenda Johnson, Jeffrey, Carolyn Jones, Nedra Preston, Karla, Terry Jackman, Jay, Landon Hughes, the Rehner Family and the Bell Family, Jim, Anna, Kerri, William, Lucy, Nancy Engle, Tomas, Anna Bain, John, Jane, Myra, Joel, Rob, Martin Durkin, Camille, Tucker Family, Elsbeth, Kevin and Jennifer Smock, Kathy Shuck, Margaret, Lexie Corbin, Tonjia Perry, McNeil family, Andrew, Ronda, Becky, Tom Bohon, Lindsay, Anne, Sarah, Cliffie, Ed, Jackie, Billy Fryer, Ruth Lundborg, Buddy, Camille, Karl, Edith, The Rev. Bill Burks, Henry
Holding each other close in prayer…
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A prayer practice for the people of Good Shepherd Church
Monday, December 8 – Jamie and Ashley Cox and Family
Tuesday, December 9 – Patrick and Carrie Cox and Family
Wednesday, December 10 – John and Caroline Cramer
Thursday, December 11 – Marilyn Crankshaw
Friday, December 12 – Peter and Laura Crawford and Family
Monday, December 15 – Jerod and Rebekah Crockett and Family
Tuesday, December 16 – Mark and Cindy Cross
Wednesday, December 17 – Chris and Hannah Crumrine and Family
Thursday, December 18 – Kristin Cruser
Friday, December 19 – Stephen Crutcher