Announcements for the week of September 5th

We wish to thank everyone who made Rally Day such a success. The booths looked great and drew lots of interest. Please remember, throughout the year your group can still present its activities to the congregation by signing up to be g reeters for a particular Sunday morning. Not only do you get to meet everyone who enters the church, you can set up a display during the coffee hours. Contact Terry Whitney, 281-358-7132, to reserve a date.

Astros tickets are in. Please come by the church office between 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday through Friday to pick up your tickets.

Office Volunteers needed for Monday and Tuesday afternoon 3-5p.m. and Wednesday 12p.m. -3p.m. If you can help please contact Donna in the Church office 281-358-3154 or email her at donnaclifford@goodshepherdkingwood.org

Children’s Choirs – There is still time to sign up for one of our two kid’s choirs. Starting this Wednesday, Sept. 8, Coventry choir for grades 1and 2 meet from 4:00 p.m to 5:00 pm, and St. Gregory for grades 3-7 meet from 4:45 p.m to 6:00 pm. Choir is a good way to learn how to sing, the history of the church, liturgy, and the Bible. It also builds social skills and teaches responsibility. Join choir today!

Our Monthly Taizé Service will be next Sunday at 6:30 p.m. People from all over Kingwood gather each month to pray, sing, and meditate in the style of the monastic community in Taizé, France. The theme of this month’s service is The Kingdom of God. Barbara Hemphill leads us as we gather amid candles, stained glass, and icons. There is no offering and no commitment other than committing 45 minutes to God. Come experience the power of Taizé.

Prime Timers Dinner Group will get together on Saturday, September, 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Zammitti’s Italian Restaurant. We have the back room to ourselves so this gives us a good chance to socialize. Separate checks will be given. Sign up sheet is in hallway. Any questions please contact Diana Barker at 281-361-4278.

RoadRunners Is Back! Hope you can join us Wednesday, Sept. 15 to visit Liberty and tour the Sam Houston Regional Library historical sites, including former Governor and Mrs. Price Daniels’ home and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, now designated a Texas Historical Building; lunch at Jax, in historic downtown Liberty. Note: Touring the historic homes and St. Stephen’s involves a fair amount of walking; however, there are places to sit in the Library's foyer and reading room. The Precinct 4 bus departs Good Shepherd's parking at 8:30 A.M. and will return around 4:00 P.M. We need a minimum of 10 people; friends and neighbors are always welcome. The sign up sheet is posted in the hallway outside the Great Hall. For questions/further information, call Vicki DeForest, 281-358-1893

Good Shepherds next blood drive will be on September 19.

Mark your calendars! The time for the Pumpkin Patch is drawing near. Pumpkins arrive: October 14th @ 4:00 p.m. Pumpkin Patch is open: October 15th -31st. We need lots of help unloading the pumpkins, setting up the Pumpkin Patch, and helping out during the two weeks it’s open. Let us know when you can help. Any questions please Contact Virginia Murray: 281-358-7340/KingwoodVA@aol.com


Fall Festival October 16th 10a.m. 3p.m. If you have a canopy that we can borrow for fall festival please contact Donna Clifford in the office 281-358-3154 or donnaclifford@goodshepherdkingwood.org Also if you would like to donate cupcakes, pies or cakes for the cakewalk please call or email Donna.

What's Cooking?!With our help, the Church is hoping to renovate the kitchen into a better facility that can serve more activities. How about lunch after church? A regular men's breakfast? Seniors' lunches during the week? A community lunch program? Please stop by coffee hour today and take a Kitchen Project survey - we'd like to know what you think would make the kitchen a much better resource for our parish. (And save the date for The Shepherd's Gala, our fundraiser on May 7, 2011, to make our kitchen wishes come true.)

Wear Your Nametags Proudly!
Each Sunday, until September 12th, we are going to ask you to wear your nametags. The greeters and ushers will be reminding you to put your nametag on before entering the nave. After church, we will be asking you to put your nametag in a basket provided in front of the board of your alphabetical designation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Episcopal Youth Community

Lake Conroe Party Boat: Sept 12! We’ve rented a party boat from which you can slide off into the water and swim. We’ll have lots to eat, too, and join with other youth groups from our area. We’ll need this year’s notarized medical release form since we’re leaving church. Friends are welcome. You must sign up or let Nancy that you’re coming so we have enough drivers. Cost is $10.

Wednesday Night EYC: Our youth group is back in the swing of things. Jr. EYC (6:30-7:30 p.m.) is starting a series about things we can learn about God’s extravagant love for us through a funny video entitled “Meet the Prodigals.” Sr. EYC (7:30-9:00 p.m.) will be talking about differences between girls and guys, something we all have an opinion about!! Boys may be surprised to find out that girls actually think about their outfit for the next day the night before, while boys may pick up clothes off the floor, smell them, and put them on if the items don’t make them wince.

Children’s Sunday School and Adult Classes start next Sunday, September 12th. Adult Classes this Fall (Starting September 12th):

Boundaries With Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend 8 week video course facilitated by Kim Hammond

The Story of Anglicanism With Art Nolting

Adult Inquirer’s Classes (Ongoing) With Fr. Bill Richter

If you are interested in Confirmation class for your 8th grader, please contact jessicadupree@goodshepherdkingwood.org.

High School Sunday School Class (10th - 12th Grade)
Concerning Spiritual Gifts: How Pentecost affects My Life This is an eight weeks class on 1 Corinthians lead by Deacon Jerry. We invite youth to reflect on the gifts God has given them, how they use those gifts to contribute to the common good, and what Love has to do with it all. Starts September 12th.

Adult Classes on Wednesday Evenings (Starting September 15th):

Wednesday evenings at Good Shepherd are full of activities this fall. We have offerings for all ages and interest, so be sure to mark your calendars and come join the fun and fellowship.

Please Join Us for Wednesday Night Dinner 5:30-7p.m. in the Parish Hall Please sign up online or call Donna in the Church office at 281-358-3154 by Tuesday 3p.m., We will not be taking standing reservations and you MUST have a reservation to attend. If you would like to help with Wednesday night dinners please contact Jan Lopez at 281-359-1895. Our Menu: September 15 - Pasta Night September 22 - Chili Night September 29 - Cajun Night.

God’s Gang will be available for kids K-5th grade and Caregiving will be available for younger children during the Wednesday Evening service and classes. The class starts at 6:30 p.m. in room 108. Contact jessicadupree@goodshepherdkingwood.org for more information.

Wednesday Night Schedule
Lectio Divina Prayer Group 5:45 p.m. in room 211
Rite II Healing Service 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Chapel
Caregiving for infants-Age 4 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in room 109
God’s Gang 6:30 p.m. to 8:30p.m. in room 108
Junior EYC 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 217
Andy, Barney, and the Bible 7:00 p.m. in room 206
Rethinking Christianity 7:15 p.m. in room 208 Discussion Group with Fr. Bill Richter
Prayer and Temperament 7:15 p.m. in room 215
Disciples I Bible Study Part II 7:00 p.m. in room 205
Senior EYC 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in room 217