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

Emily and Chase Fairchild welcome a new baby girl. We give thanks for the birth of Cassidy Fairchild born on July 28. Big sister is Zoe.

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 Fairchild 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.

Tricia and Will Gray welcome a new baby girl. We give thanks for the birth of Emilia Stirling Gray born on May 30. Big sister is Georgia.

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 Gray 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.

Spencer and Clay Snowden welcome a new baby girl. We give thanks for the birth of Emerson Renee Snowden born on June 16.

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 Snowden 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

George Zack, long time Good Shepherd parishioner (former) died on July 12. Please keep the Zack family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.

For George

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, George 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 Zack family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Good Shepherd parishioner, Bob Slone, died on July 7. Please keep the Slone family held close in your prayers. A visitation will be held at Milward’s on Southland on Thursday, July 23 from 4 - 7 pm. On Friday, July 24 a visitation will be held at Good Shepherd at 12 noon followed by the funeral service at 1 pm. An obituary can be found HERE.

For Bob

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Bob 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 Slone family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Michael Witty, husband of Cindy Witty, died on June 18. Please keep the Witty family held close in your prayers. A funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd on Thursday, July 16 at 2 pm. An obituary can be foundHERE.

For Mike

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Mike 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 Witty 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, Sherrie Elaine, Len Cox, Ann Miller, Brenda Johnson, Jeffrey, Carolyn Jones, Jay, John, Jane, Myra, Joel, Rob, Martin Durkin, Elsbeth, Andrew, Sarah, Ed, Billy Fryer, Ruth Lundborg, Buddy, Leon, Camille, Edith, The Rev. Bill Burks, Henry, Ruth, Russ, Kay, Steve, Marilee, Rick Moore, Gail Moreman, Barbara McElwain, Sherry, Scott G, Tabitha Barnes, Mary W., Noel White, David D., Bobby, David, Mary Davis, Adrien and Linda, Kim Heersche, Robert Johnson, John B, Sylvia, Jameson, Jerry, Gordana Prasovic, Phyllis, Carol, Ronnie Cary, Wanda, Jan Neece, Arayah, AJ, Katie, Betsy, The Messer Family, Mack Chapman, Louise Brown, Jim Beers, Mark Hendricks

Holding each other close in prayer…

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A prayer practice for the people of Good Shepherd Church

Monday, July 27 – Guy Huguelet
Tuesday, July 28 – Alec and Kaitlyn Huguelet and Family
Wednesday, July 29 – Anthony and Katie Humphress and Family
Thursday, July 30 – Sue Humphrey
Friday, July 31 – Corey and Maggie Humphrey and Family

Monday, August 3 – Angela Hurley
Tuesday, August 4 – Chad and Chloe Hurley and Family
Wednesday, August 5 – Johnathan Hurley
Thursday, August 6 – Lori-Lyn Hurley
Friday, August 7 – Daniel Hurst