Book Club Meeting
The GSEC Book Club meets in Rms 205/207 on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 12 noon. The doors are open at 11:30 a.m. 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. For our August meeting held on the 14th, we will be sharing what books we’ve been enjoying during our free read months (July & August) before we begin our fall season. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon. You can contact me at jkl4slah@icloud.com if you have any questions.
Baptism August 17th at the 10:15 service
Baptism planned for August 17th at the 10:15 service.
Irina Gutierrez, age 9, will be baptized on Sunday, August 17th, and she would love to be baptized with others. If you have been thinking about baptism for yourself or your child, please contact Celeste at 919.265.8173 or celestegeldreich@gmail.com.
Funeral Service for Barbara Monk
The funeral service for parishioner Barbara Monk will be on August 21 at 2 p.m. with a reception following in the Narthex.
Outreach Meting
The Outreach Committee will meet on Friday, August 22 at 1 p.m. in Rm 206. All are welcome to come and learn about Outreach and the opportunities to serve in both small and large ways.
Farewell Reception for Mother Celeste
Please join us on Sunday, August 24, immediately after the 10:15 service in the Parish Hall for Mother Celeste’s farewell reception. We’ll gather as a church family over light refreshments to share memories, express our thanks, and wish her every blessing as she embarks on her new call in Portland, Oregon. We look forward to celebrating her ministry and sending her off with love and gratitude!
Feed My Lambs
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.
Acolyte Training
On September 7th, the Good Shepherd Acolyte Guild will hold a training session for all those who are interested to join this beautiful ministry. The Acolyte Guild offers a wonderful avenue for our young people between the ages of 9 and 18 (including college) to participate as an important part of our worship services at Good Shepherd. Our Acolyte group is one of the largest and most active in the Diocese. Being an acolyte does not demand a lot of your time but does provide you an opportunity to participate in the life of the church in a quiet and meaningful way.
Come and Join us! Please contact the Acolyte Master Mr. Paul Brinsden 281- 358- 6127, phbrinsden@gmail.com or any of our Guild leaders (Mrs. Nolting, Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Stephan) any time after church and let us meet you. Training will start with lunch at 11:45 after church on September 7th.
Master Gardener Event
Mark Your Calendars! Master Gardener Suzzanne Chapman will be doing a presentation about Texas Native Plants in the Great Hall on Thursday, September 18th! We will start with Wine and Cheese at 6:30 PM (bring your own wine bottle). We will also have non-alcoholic beverages. Presentation starts at 7 p.m. and will last about an hour. After there will be a plant share! Invite your friends and family members!! Save the date! More details to come!! If you have any questions, you can contact Nicole Lowther at 832-977-6495 or warriorgirl73@yahoo.com.
Blessing of the Backpacks
Our annual Blessing of the Backpacks will be held the Sunday before school starts, on August 10th. All services will be participating in the blessing so please have your students bring their backpack to the 8:00, 9:15 or 10:15 Service.
Blood Drive
Blood Drive August 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Did You Know? The most common reason some are deferred from donating on a particular day is low hemoglobin. Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues. While iron is naturally replenished, you may need an iron supplement prior to donation, especially if you donate often. More tips from Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center can be found at www.giveblood.org. Our next Blood Drive is October 12th.
Parish Work Day
The church will conduct a Parish work day on Saturday, August 9 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.
Pumpkin Patch Meeting
Hey all you Pumpkin Patchers
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Helpers Needed! 🎃
We’re gearing up for this year’s Pumpkin Patch, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Our first planning meeting will be held on Friday, August 8th at 10:00 AM in Room 205/207. There are many ways to get involved:
· 💰 Cashiering
· 🎃 Pricing pumpkins
· 🌿 Checking the grounds daily
· 💧 Watering flowers
· 🙌 And so much more!
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the patch, your help makes a difference. Come enjoy the fellowship this special event brings to our church and community. Let’s make it a joyful and welcoming season—get involved and be part of the fun!
Sharing Our Burdens: Prayer and Conversation in response to Texas Flooding
As the school year resumes, some in our community will be reminded again of the lives lost in this summer's floods. The loss of the Wilson Family in particular may cause feelings to surface as Mr. Wilson's absence will be felt at K-Park and Shiloh Wilson will not be part of his class attending Kingwood Middle School. Mother Celeste will lead a service of prayer in the chapel followed by conversations with mental health professionals on Thursday, August, 7th at 7:30pm. Parents, teens, and children are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome. This will be in the Chapel.
Parish Work Day
The church will conduct a Parish work day on Saturday, July 12 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.
Episcopal Night with the Astros
Join us for Episcopal Night at Daikin Park !
July 11, 2025
7:10 p.m.
Rangers vs Astros
VBS 2025 TRUE NORTH
VBS 2025 is themed True North and will be July 8th -July 11th.
Please SAVE the DATE
It is gonna be a fun week for all who attend and participate.
Volunteers needed from middle school aged - adults. Calling all kids 3 (potty trained) - 5th grade to participate in VBS. Sign ups coming soon. Contact Corky Foltz for information at cfoltz@goodshepherdkingwood.org,
281-770-0848 (feel free to call or text)
July 6th Family Picnic
Join us for Good Shepherd's Annual July 4th Picnic on Sunday July 6th after the 10:15 service!! We will only be having one service that day. Joe and Maria Barrington are generously providing the brisket and sausage again this year!! We are so grateful! We will have all of the sides and watermelon you can eat.
In addition to our traditional Bingo and pie tasting contest, we are adding a homemade ice cream contest to go along with our pie! Please place Bingo prize donations in the box by the bulletin board in the Narthex. You can donate anything from gift cards and travel sized board games to books and puzzles. The sky is the limit!
We are looking for volunteers to help with this big event!! Please see the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board. Any questions please contact Nicole Lowther at 832-977-6495.
Reception for the Barkers
Paul and Diana Barker would like to invite you to join them for cake and coffee in the parish hall after the 915 service June 29 as they bid farewell to Good Shepherd after 32 years.
Safeguarding Class
There will be a 3-hour in-person Universal Training for the Safeguarding program on Sunday, June 29, from noon - 3:00 PM in Room 208 in the Mission Center. Registration is online only. To register, you must first complete the interview, application, and online classes required of those seeking certification. This class is required for all who volunteer with, or are paid to, work with children and youth, and is also required for most of those in ministry to adults. There will be light snacks available but attendees may want to bring a sandwich. Please contact Pam Nolting (agnoel@aol.com) or Patricia Roberts (pandgrob@gmail.com) with questions.
Dialogue Session about same sex marriage rites decision
Dialogue Session about same sex marriage rites decision to be held at 11am on Sunday, June 29th. At its meeting on June 8th the vestry decided to allow same-sex marriage rights at Good Shepherd. Mother Celeste invites all who are uncomfortable with this decision or still struggling with the idea of same-sex marriage to a safe space for dialogue in Rm 206 of the Mission Center. The goal for this session is to meet the needs of those who have dissenting views. The format will be conversation, questions and answers. Celeste will not prepare any presentation for this meeting. Note that Celeste will be out of the office until Thursday, June 26. If you would rather have a private conversation with her, she will be happy to schedule individual conversations at your convenience in July.
HAAM School Supply Drive
School Supply Drive
During July we will be collecting donations of school supplies for Mission Northeast and HAAM. They would appreciate, Filler paper, Folders, Notebook, pen and pencils or any type of school supplies. We want to let these kids go back to school fully prepared for a new year.
Outreach Meeting
The Outreach Committee will meet on April 25 at 1:00 in Rm 206. If you want to learn more about Outreach opportunities at Good Shepherd, come and join the meeting!
Men of Good Shepherd Breakfast
The Men of Good Shepherd Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 21st, at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Guest speaker will be John Lopez who is radio host of “In the Loop with Nick and Lopez” on Sports Radio 610. Please sign-up on bulletin board in hallway by Wednesday, June 18th if you plan to attend. For more information, contact Bobby at 512-629-1385.
Summer Service Schedule
New Summer Service Schedule
The vestry voted to move to one service at 9:15 in the Sanctuary from June 15 through the end of July. We will return to three services on August 3rd. This change is designed to reduce Celeste and our lay leaders' workload during the summer while also offering the parish a chance to build new connections by mixing attendees from different service times. This decision aligns with our goals of fostering a more inclusive community and operational efficiency by refining our service formats.
June Blood Drive
Blood Drive: June 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center welcomes ages 16 and beyond. Wondering if you are able to donate? FAQ's answered at www.giveblood.org or call Mary Ellen Yale. Also, stop by the jumbo bus and chat with a technician for an on-the-spot answer.
Women's Book Club
The GSEC Book Club meets in Rms 205/207 on the 2nd Thursday of every month, the doors will be open at 11:30am, we will begin 12 noon. “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver will be the book we’re reviewing on June 12th.We will have coffee & tea set up, if you want anything else to drink please make sure you bring it with you. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon. *Please make note that we will have FREE read months July & August we encourage all to come & share whatever you are reading. So please keep in mind that we will be compiling our new book list if you have a suggestion send it as soon as possible. You can contact me t jkl4slah@icloud.com
if you have any questions.
Thank you & happy reading…Judith
Prime Timers
Prime Timers’ June Dinner will be held at a new Tex-Mex Restaurant in Kingwood. Please join us on Tuesday, June 10th at 5:00 p.m. at Loco Cantina Mexican Kitchen. The restaurant is located at 1660 W Lake Houston Pkwy Suite 107, Kingwood (next to Chimichurri’s) Please sign-up by Friday, June 6th, on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the hallway if you plan to attend. The food and service is outstanding! For more information, contact Bobby at 512-629-1385.
Funeral for Richard Murray
The Funeral for beloved parishioner Richard Murray will be at 11 a.m. this Tuesday at Good Shepherd. Please keep the Murray family in your prayers.
IMPORTANT DATES
Important Dates:
Sunday, June 1: Parish Meeting after the 10:15 service to discuss the inclusion of all rites of marriage in the US Episcopal Church Constitution at Good Shepherd.
Sunday, June 7: The Vestry will vote on this topic during the Vestry meeting.
LOTS Needs Shoes
LOTS Needs shoes!
For the month of June, Outreach will be collecting new and gently worn shoes for LOTS. There is great need for men's shoes that are a casual sneaker or running shoe style. Women's shoes are appreciated, but there is a serious need for men's shoes.
Daughters of the King Meeing
The Daughters of the King will meet in Rm 211 at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19. Please join us! If you have any questions, please contact Janet Mansfield at 281-360-5143.
Fajita Lunch
Enjoy a day of Fellowship & Food Fajita Lunch
A day for Fellowship between Mothers Day and Memorial Day. We will be having fajitas with all the trimmings after the 10:15 service on May 18th
Newcomer Social
Good Shepherd will host a Newcomer Social on Friday, May 16th at 6 p.m. at the home of Bobby and Teri Watson which is located at 2303 Crimson Valley Ct., Kingwood, Texas 77345.All newcomers to Good Shepherd are cordially invited to attend. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 9th if you can make it! Send e-mail to
Watsont7633@gmail.com; or text 512-629-1385. Please contact Bobby or Teri if you have any questions. We hope you can make it!
Road Runners Museum Trip
The Road Runners are headed to Galveston, Tuesday, May 13th. This is a trip you wont want to miss!! Details and sign up is on the bulletin board.
LOTS Annual Luncheon
LOTS Annual Luncheon
will be held at the Junior League of Houston
Monday, May 12th
1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston TX
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Tickets are $150
Please register at: www.LOTSHouston.org
The feature speaker is Debbie Johnson, "Love is an Action".
Grande Family Reunion at Camp Allen
Grande Family Reunion at Camp Allen
Bishop Doyle invites you to join your Episcopal Diocese of Texas family for a weekend full of fellowship, play, live music, and worship at our beloved home away from home... Camp Allen! This weekend retreat is designed for all ages with a casual schedule to allow for plenty of time for respite and connection. Enjoy all Camp Allen has to offer: Zip line, Bounce house, Horseback Riding, Skeet Shooting, Petting Zoo, Giant Swing, Canoeing, Movie Night, Campfire, and more!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive in May
PB & J for May, donations going to Mission Northeast and HAAM. See the donation baskets in the Narthex and the hallway by the Great hall.