April Bible Readings April Birthdays 4/4 Corey Peddy 4/5 Daniel Dube 4/5 Nauwusa Dube 4/13 Tiana Thorton 4/23 Sharon Weber 4/26 Dallas Christian Happy Birthday!!! Reaching Individuals and Families of the Concho Valley with the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ! A G N U S D E I April 2014 Brothers and sisters in Christ, While it was still dark John leaves us wondering, hanging on for what comes next. To be sure we know the rest of the story verse 16 says, Jesus said to her, Mary! She turned and said to Him, Rabbi! while it For so many, many whom we know and love, and millions who are outside our range of influence, it s still dark. They have not met Jesus. I take heart from this account of the Lord Jesus resurrection for several reasons. Read John 20:1-18. Then read on P.O. Box 61698 San Angelo, Texas 76901-1698 (325) 949-6260 www.anglicanchurchofthegoodshepherd.com Reaching Individuals and Families of the Concho Valley with the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ! Copyright: No portion of this publication may be copied or stored electronically without prior written permission of the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd. was still dark John 20.1 3355 W. Beauregard San Angelo, Texas 76904 (325) 949-6260 www.anglicanchurchofthegoodshepherd.com Send articles, announcements and feed back to secretary.acgs@suddenlinkmail.com First, it acknowledges the human condition. Human life without the Light of the World is indeed dark, full of wondering, fear, doubt, waiting and wanting some assurance that this is not all there is, that we are loved, accepted, and forgiven totally and eternally. That those we love have not simply died. You and I know folks who are still in the dark. Second, Mary s reaction is so typical. When we first come to realize the astonishing claim that Jesus is risen bodily from the grave, we quickly come up with explanations of what must really have happened. We can t comprehend the incomprehensible. Third, it proclaims the truth that Jesus approaches us while it is still dark. He comes to us. He reveals Himself to us. Fourth, we can know the Lord Jesus, personally, up close, and grow in our recognition and understanding of His Resurrection. Jesus calls Mary! by name. Fifth, we receive the command to go and tell others also, but they have to make the run for the empty tomb themselves. We are not responsible for the results of their search for truth, for Jesus, dead or alive. We are only responsible for sharing what we know, I have seen the Lord! This Holy Week and Easter, who is close enough to you to invite them to make the run to the empty tomb with you. We pray for those out of our range of influence. But it is our responsibility to share what we know with those close at hand. You don t have to canvass your neighborhood, or invite everyone you work with. But ask the Lord Jesus to identify one person in your life who He is already approaching while it is still dark for them. Ask Him to give you an opportunity to share with them what you know about Jesus. Then invite them to come and see. Sharing Jesus with others, Stan Burdock Pastor
April 2014 ~ Minister s Schedule 50 DAYS OF TRANSFORMATION Sunday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, April 12 some folks participated in 50 DAYS OF TRANSFORMATION. There were five groups meeting. Three met at the church on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, and were facilitated by Jean Yarbrough, Steve Shaw and Donna Masterson. Two groups met on Sunday evenings, at 4:00 PM at the Peddy home facilitated by Corey and Stephanie, and 6:00 PM at the Oliver home facilitated by Richey and Martha Sue. Thank you to all participants and facilitators! We will have small groups continuing after Easter. If you re interested, talk about it at your small group meetings on April 6, or drop Fr. Stan an email at fatherstanb@hotmail.com. Duty April 6 Fifth Sunday In Lent April 13 Palm Sunday April 20 Easter Day April 27 First Sunday Of Easter Vestry In Charge Nan Barber Jean Yarbrough Steve Shaw Teddye Read Teller Richey Oliver Billie Smithwick Bob Masterson Kathi Johnson Altar Guild Johnson/Springer Anaya/Read Yarbrough/Baker Holloway/Wallace Usher/Greeter Jackie Jennings Nan Barber Pam Jennings Crucifer Deacon June Deacon June Deacon June LAW SUIT UPDATE Lector Jean Stinnett Ezekiel 37:1-14 Craig Porter Isaiah 45:21-25 Paul Millican Acts 2:14, 22-32 The Texas Supreme Court denied the appeal of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas vs. Masterson et. al. (the name of the defendants listed representing the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd.) The case has been sent back to the District Court in San Angelo. Eucharistic Minister Jeannette Anaya Psalm 130 Romans 6:16-23 Pam Jennings Psalm22:1-11 Philippians 2:5-11 Craig Porter Psalm 111 1 Peter 1:3-9 READERS FOR THE PASSION ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW AND ST. JOHN 10:30 Service Greeters Judi Gurley/ Richey Oliver Rita Baker/ Rodney Brown Nan Barber/ Bob Masterson George Butler/ Billie Smithwick There are signup sheets for the Reading of the Passion of St. Matthew on Palm Sunday, and the Passion of St. John on Good Friday evening. If you would like to participate as a reader, please sign up, and pick up a copy of the Reading Card from the church office to practice before hand. HOLY WEEK SERVICES April 13-19, 2014 Palm Sunday - 8:00 AM - The Holy Eucharist and Reading of the Passion According to St. Matthew 10:30 AM - The Procession with Palms, The Holy Eucharist, and the Reading of the Passion According to St. Matthew 7:00 PM - Evening with Lay Testimonies Holy Monday through Holy Wednesday 7:00 PM - Evening with Lay Testimonies Wednesday s service will be a reconciliation service Maundy Thursday - Washing of Feet and Holy Eucharist Good Friday - Noon - The Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM - Solemn Commemoration of the Lord s Passion and Death Holy Saturday - 7:00 PM - The Great Vigil of Easter Ushers Rodney Brown/ Bob Masterson Erlene Springer/ Stephanie Peddy Wednesday Ministers (6:30 PM) David and Katie Harrison Bob Masterson/ Rodney Brown Crucifer Mark Brown Sharon Weber Larry Weber Atusonje Dube Torch Bearers Lector Eucharistic Minister GOSPEL OF THE DAY Atusonje Dube & Nandi Dube Sharon Weber Ezekiel 37:1-14 Mark Findlay Psalm 130 Romans 6:16-23 Erica Peddy & Drew Peddy George Butler Isaiah 45:21-25 Billie Smithwick Psalm22:1-11 Philippians 2:5-11 Leann Springer & Atusonje Dube Judi Gurley Acts 10:34-43 Rudy Wallace Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24 Colossians 3:1-4 Nandi Dube & Erica Peddy Steve Woolard Acts 2:14, 22-32 Katie Harrison Psalm 111 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 11:17-44 Matthew 27:1-54 John 20:1-18 John 20:19-31 Nursery Worker Stephanie Peddy Sheri Brown Nan Barber Erlene Springer April 2 April 9 April 23 April 30 LEM Nan Holloway Sharon Weber Nan Holloway Jeannette Anaya Altar Guild Erlene Springer Jeannette Anaya Jean Yarbrough Sharon Weber
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat MP = Morning HE = Holy Eucharist EP = Evening HC= Holy Communion CC= Classical Conversations 6 8 AM - MP & HE 9:15 AM Sunday School 4 PM Peddy Home group 6:00 PM Oliver 13 Palm Sunday 8 AM - MP & HE 9:15 AM Sunday School 7 PM Evening Regular Office Hours: Monday Through Friday 9:00-11:30 AM Noon- 2:00 PM 7 2 PM - Stitchers 6 PM Daughters of the Holy Cross 14 Holy Monday 2 PM - Stitchers 7 PM Evening April 2014 1 8 15 Holy Tuesday 7 PM Evening 2 7:15 PM Bible Study 9 9:30 AM Women s Bible Study 16 Holy Wednesday 7 PM Evening 3 10 7 Laws of the Learner 17 Maundy Thursday 7 PM The Liturgy of the Lord s Supper 4 11 5:30 PM Stripping of the palms 18 Good Friday Office Closed 7 PM The Liturgy of the Lord s Passion 5 12 8 AM Work Day 9:30 AM Making of the palm crosses 19 7 PM The Great Vigil of Easter EASTER SUNDAY Festival of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the Dead No 8:00 AM Service 9:00 AM - Breakfast Served in the Parish Hall 10:30 AM - Festival Holy Eucharist with the Flowering of the Cross EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST Barbara Robken is organizing the Easter morning breakfast. If you can help out, give her a call at (432) 559-3247 or email her at bwrobken@hotmail.com. Invite a friend to join us for breakfast! All are welcome and there s always plenty of delicious Easter offerings in which to partake!!! EASTER PHOTGRAPH Immediately following the 10:30 Service, we ask all attending to gather on the front steps of the church to take a group photograph. No use wasting an opportunity for a picture when we re all gussied up! EASTER EGG HUNT If you would like to organize an Easter Sunday Egg hunt for the children to be held at 10:00 AM on the church grounds, please contact Father Stan (724) 880-7696 or fatherstanb@hotmail.com. EASTER FLOWERS 20 Easter Sunday 9:00AM Easter Breakfast 21 Office Closed 22 23 7:15 PM Bible Study 24 25 26 8:00 AM Men s Breakfast at Peppercorn Restaurant If you would like to make donations toward the purchase of Easter Flowers for the church in thanksgiving or as memorials, on the table in the Narthex, find and fill out a form and place it in the envelope provide. Donations in any amount are welcome. For further information, contact Nan Holloway (nan.holloway@suddenlink.net) or (325) 656-2468. Baskets of Easter Blessings 27 8 AM - MP & HE 9:15 AM Sunday School Noon Concert MTG 6:00 PM Oliver Home Group 28 9 AM 2 CC 2 PM - Stitchers 6 PM Vestry Meeting 29 9 AM 2 CC 30 7:15 PM Bible Study Please adopt a family and fill a basket with food and a gift item for a family that cannot afford an Easter Meal. Can of green beans or peas, can of yams or white potatoes, can of peaches, fruit cocktail or applesauce, small bag of rice, small bag of pinto beans ( or can of refried beans), box of Jello, box of macaroni & cheese, box of corn bread or biscuit mix, bag of cookies, instant coffee, tea or powdered drink mix, a Christian gift under $10 (Resurrection eggs, Cross, Bible, stuffed animal, etc.) Please fill the basket, decorate and return to the Narthex Palm Sunday, April 13th! Baskets are available in the Narthex. Ministry Partner: Project Dignidad.
CANDLEABRA DONATIONS The Altar Guild would like to purchase a set of Candelabra to be used in the church for special occasions. Donations are being accepted through the Altar Guild for this purpose, and you may contact Nan Holloway For further information, contact Nan Holloway (nan.holloway@suddenlink.net) the Altar Guild Director for information. We currently rent candelabras for Christmas services. WORK DAY We are planning a church work day on Saturday April 12 th at 8 AM. We have a wide array of things we will do on this day. We are going to clean up the lot next door, cleaning out and organizing closets, cleaning leaves up in the court yard, and leaves from the gutters and off the roof. We would love to see you there. If you have tools you want to bring to perform one of these jobs, please feel free to do so. Thanks in Advance. OUTREACH - CONCERT 2015 Over the past two years we have received over $20,000 through two benefit concerts to benefit the Angelo Global Health Initiative, Rose Chisowa Clinic being built in Malawi, East Africa. If you would like to participate in planning and preparing for a benefit concert for the Pregnancy Help Center of the Concho Valley, we will meet on Sunday, April 27 at Noon in the library. The PHC is endorsing this effort and we will be seeking to include other local churches and sponsors from the community in this endeavor. For further information, or if you plan to serve on the planning committee, please contact Bert Hudson (thfrbp@suddenlink.net). The Vestry Outreach Chair is Tony Bartl. UNEXPIRED VESTRY TERM FILLED We thank Billie Ruth Hodges for her servicing the last two years on the Vestry, and announce that Jean Yarbrough has been nominated and agreed to serve out the unexpired term. Thanks Billie Ruth and Jean! Church Office will be closed Friday, April 18 & Monday, April 21! May Agnus Dei Deadline April 20, 2014