The Train Club meets the first Monday of the month. The next meeting is February 2 at 7 p.m. in Rm 205. Any questions, please call  Bill Knapp at 281-358-5422.

Join us for a humorous, lighthearted and engaging talk from Christian Life & Relationship Coach Jai Singh on Wednesday January 28th.  He will be focusing on Good Shepherd's transition without a rector while waiting for a new one. Originally from the UK, he has several accreditations including a licensed counselor (currently working on his master's in counseling ministry) with 15 years of experience and a mental health trauma coach.

We will start with a light meal at 5 PM and the talk will start at 5:45 PM.  If you have any questions or can help with the event, please contact Nicole Lowther at 832-977-6495

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January PrimeTimers Restaurant and Date Change

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The January Prime Timers’ dinner has been changed to Akashi Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar on Tuesday, January 27^th at 5:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars with this change!  The restaurant is located at 2271 North Park Dr., Kingwood at the far-right corner of the shopping center (Rancho Palomas is located here).  This restaurant has limited space and will be limited to the first 20 who sign up.  If list is full, please add your name to the waiting list.  You will be contacted if anyone has cancelled. Please sign up today on Bulletin Board so you will be guaranteed a spot!  “First come, first served”.  You may order off the menu which is located next to sign-up sheets.  Individual checks will be provided plus tax and 20% gratuity. Wishing you a Happy New Year!   Hope to see you there! Please contact Bobby Watson with any questions at 512-629-1385 or at watsont7633@gmail.com.

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Start your new year off by volunteering to help prepare lunches for Feed My Lambs. We will meet at 10:30 in the Parish Hall on Tuesday Jan 27th to pack lunch sacks and then deliver them to White Oak Apartments. Please let Maureen know if you can prepare and/or deliver at gibmo5961@gmail.com.

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The Daughters of the King will meet in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 19. Please join us! If you have any questions please  Contact Barbee Henderson at 772-332-6873.

The church will conduct a Parish work day on  Saturday, November 8,  at 8:00 a.m.  This church activity is an opportunity for all at Good Shepherd to contribute. For more information, please contact  Steve Currell at  713-302-0837.

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The GSEC Book Club meets in rooms 205/207 on the 2^nd Thursday of every month at 12 noon. The doors are open at 11:30am if you want to visit or eat a bite before the meeting begins. We will have coffee & tea set up, if you want anything else to drink please make sure you bring it with you. All are welcome to join our group regardless of your gender.  Our September meeting held on the 11^th, we will be reviewing The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.  I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon. You can contact me at jkl4slah@icloud.com if you have any questions.

The Train Club meets the first Monday of the month. The next meeting is November 3 at 7 p.m. in Rm 205. Any  questions, please call  Bill Knapp at  281-358-5422.

The final Blood Drive for the year is October 12, 9am - 12:45 pm. With the holidays closing in on us now is the perfect time to give the gift of life to the Houston area. 1000 units of blood are needed per day. Give it some consideration if you are new to donating, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center www.giveblood.org can answer your questions on their FAQ page or call Mary Ellen Yale 832-797-4510

We will be meeting Dec 23rd at 10.30am to prepare and deliver lunches for White Oak Apartments. We realize this will be a very busy week so please let Maureen know at gibmo5961@gmail.com if you can prepare and or deliver the lunches. School will be out - this is a great way for children to participate and take part in this very important outreach!

Carols and Cookies December 21 at 5p.m. Come and enjoy a Good Shepherd tradition of singing your favorite Carols and Christmas songs.  . The evening will end with our traditional tasty cookies.  Come on out and get into the Christmas Spirit.

Our annual Live Nativity performance will be on Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. The sign up sheets for bringing cookies is in the hallway.

Our annual Live Nativity performance will be on Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. The sign up sheets for bringing cookies is in the hallway.

Advent Program Wednesday Evenings,

Dec. 17

Everything I Know About Christmas

I Learned From Watching TV

A dinner of soup and salad begins at 5p.m.

Class starts at 5:45 & ends

at 7p.m. in the Parish Hall.

As children (and as adults) we loved all the classic Christmas shows at this time of year. "Everything I Know About Christmas I Learned From Watching TV" is a fun, quirky three-part series that helps us re-focus on what Christmas is really all about as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Using short clips from some of our favorite childhood TV Christmas specials, along with some well-known stories from Scripture, and light-hearted discussion, we will discover how we can connect those delightful holiday classics with God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. For those of you who think we clergy people get too intellectual in our deep theology-based Advent studies, this series is for you!

We hope you can join us!

You’re Invited! Ladies Christmas Social on December  5

Please join us for the annual Christmas Social. Host a table of 6-7 of your friends. Bring something sweet or savory to share. You will decorate your own table in your favorite holiday decor. This event is so much fun, and it really gets us into the Christmas spirit. Alcohol is permitted. Our very own Carolyn Drake will be our guest speaker.

Friday, 12/5/25 6:30pm RSVP or questions to Jeannie Whitney at 713-702-9456 gjwhitney03@yahoo.com

Feed My Lambs

Hope you have had a good summer break. We will be resuming our lunch program for White Oak apartments this month. August 26th. Please join us in the Parish Hall at 10:30 a.m. to

prepare the lunch sacks. Please contact Maureen Wheatley at gibmo5961@gmail,com and let her know if you will be able to prepare and or deliver the lunch sacks.

Kirking of the Tartans  November 23

On Sunday, November 23^th we will celebrate the first American Bishop, Samuel Seabury, Feast of St. Andrew and Christ the King which marks the end of the church year by Kirking the Tartans with a piper. There will be one service this Sunday at 10:15 a.m. so we can bring all our congregations together. Please join us on November 23rd and help make this is a big celebration Sunday. More details coming soon.

Join The Sunday, November 23, Procession! The contemporary tradition of bringing food to the altar at Thanksgiving is a symbolic practice rooted in ancient religious custom and imbued with modern communal significance. It represents both an act of corporate worship and a profound expression of gratitude to God for the abundance of His blessings. On Sunday, November 23, members of the congregation are invited to take part in a procession of Thanksgiving, presenting gifts of food to be blessed at the altar. Following the service, these offerings will be distributed to those in need. Those wishing to participate are asked to gather in the Narthex by 9:45 a.m. with their offerings. Members of the Flower Guild will be present to offer assistance as needed. For this occasion, we are especially seeking fresh fruits and vegetables. Suggested gifts include apples, oranges, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, squash, broccoli, and cabbage. We invite each family member to carry an offering, except for those too young or otherwise unable to do so. The presentation of food is a tangible expression of our reverence and thanksgiving to God, who has so richly blessed us. May this act of offering deepen our sense of gratitude and serve as a meaningful expression of devotion.

The Flower Guild -It's beginning to look like......  The holidays are upon us, and we are looking forward to decorating the church with all kinds of seasonal wreaths, plants and what have you. So, if you are feeling creative and enjoy working with seasonal decorations, won't you come and join our Flower Guild?  It's a nice, welcoming group of ladies (gents: you are also invited!) - and see what we are up to.  Our next meeting will be on November 22nd at 10:00 am., when we will decorate for Thanksgiving. Look forward to seeing and meeting you then. Please contact Teri Watson for any further information.   

The Daughters of the King will meet in Rm 206 at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 20. Please join us! If you have any questions please contact Barbee Henderson at 772-332-6873.

On Tuesday, December 3, Lone Star's Concert Choir and EVoK will present a joint concert at 7:30 p.m.  This concert is free and is always excellent and well-received.  Please come and enjoy this opportunity to get away from the worries of the world and revel in the beauty of music of the season.  

On Sunday, November 9, Good Shepherd will hold its annual Vestry election, an essential moment in the life of our parish. To date, the following parishioners have been nominated to stand for election (listed alphabetically by last name): Craig Hill, Chris Johnsen, Anne Knisely, Carl Meinhardt, and Bobby Watson. Nominations remain open, and if you feel the Spirit nudging you toward this vital ministry of leadership, please reach out to me for more information. We encourage every member of Good Shepherd to attend worship that day and take part in the election. Casting your vote is both a responsibility and a gift—it is one of the ways we help shape the future of our church together. For more information, contact Bob Kessler at Robertckessler@gmail.com

¨ EYC MOVIE night in the Pumpkin Patch October 25^th (youth selling snacks and drinks as fundraiser)

 ¨ EYC at Trunk or Treat on October 26  from 5-7 p.m.

 ¨ EYC HALLOWEEN PARTY following on October 26^th 7-8:30 p.m. Costume contest, Food, Games and tons of fun.

Hope to see you there.

Corky Foltz

281-770-0848 (Cell), Text me with any questions

Come and join us for a spooky Halloween celebration wearing your best costume!