Church of the Good Shepherd, Athens, Ohio, announcements

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WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD! We are glad that you are worshiping here this Sunday. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith, we welcome you in the name of Jesus. Please join us for coffee after the service, so that we may get to know you better. This is God's house. You are welcome here.

FOR PASTORAL NEEDS, or to find out more about Good Shepherd, please contact our rector, the Rev. Bill Carroll. Fr. Carroll can be reached at the parish office at 593-6877 or by e-mail at gsrector@gmail.com. For emergencies, Fr. Carroll can be reached at home at (740) 592-1436 or on his cell phone (740) 590-7106.

The Rev. Steve Domienik is also available for pastoral needs. Fr. Steve can be reached on his cell phone at 513-582-6834 or by e-mail at sdomienike@gmail.com.

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Updated (7/27/10)

Construction on University Terrace
Please be aware that there is currently construction being done on University Terrace between Ellis Hall and Good Shepherd. As of Tuesday, it seems possible to get through, and it should be resolved by Sunday morning, 8/1, but there are no guarantees.

Tomorrow: Worship Budget Meeting
On Wednesday, July 28, a group will meet at 7 p.m. upstairs in Hobson Lounge. to craft a budget proposal for worship in 2011. Representatives of the worship committee, altar guild, acolytes, and choir will be present. Everyone is encouraged to participate. A parish-wide forum on the proposed budget will be held in September.

Open Executive Committee Meetings
Effective August 1, we resume with our open executive committee meetings on the first Sunday of each month, upstairs in Hobson lounge, after the late Eucharist. At these meetings, we set the vestry agenda for the coming month. Members of the executive committee and lay-clergy leadership team will also be available to respond to ideas for ministry and address concerns relevant to our common life. Vestry meetings are at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday and are also open to all.

Thank You: Parish Cleanup Day
Many thanks to those who donated their time and energy on July 24 to the parish cleanup day. Much cleaning was accomplished both inside and outside of the building. This is but another example of the love and devotion to the Church and to Good Shepherd that we all share. - - Jack Flemming, Junior Warden

Additional Outreach Budget Meeting
A second meeting to finalize the proposal for outreach in the 2011 parish budget will be held on Sunday, August 8, after the 9:30 Eucharist. All meetings of the outreach committee are open to all.

Two Thank Yous and a Challenge
Two generous donations have helped us come closer to meeting our parish goal for outreach fundraising in 2010. The first is $500 from the Marthas. The second is a challenge gift of $1000 from an anonymous parishioner. Donations received for outreach between now and December will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1000. Please remember to write "outreach fundraising" in the memo line.

Wanted: Volunteers to Help Feed the Hungry
The Good Earth farm is trying to double its volunteer base in the coming year. We have need for help with specific projects, cooking, and volunteer coordination. To sign up or find out more, please contact Paul Clever (594-2425;pclever2@yahoo.com).

Wednesday Lunch Report
On July 21, the free Wednesday lunch served 90 servings to 85 people. To get involved in one of the four lunch teams, please speak to Phyllis Dean, Joanne Larson, Jan Gault, or Pat Grean.

Open Dates for Altar Flowers
The following dates are open: August 22; September 5; October 10, 17, 24; November 21; and December 5. To reserve flowers, please speak to Lynn Graham (593-5098;grahammowery@aol.com )

Needed: Items for News From the Pews
These short news items about members and friends of Good Shepherd help keep us informed about what is going on in the life of the parish. If you know of awards, achievements, graduations, etc., please send them to Don Frazier (797-4857;Donjo@columbus.rr.com). Please get the permission of the person about whom you are reporting.

Outreach Booksale
The outreach committee will be sponsoring a book sale at Good Shepherd early in the autumn. All proceeds will benefit outreach ministries. More details will follow as the sale approaches, but it is not too soon to begin checking through your library. Any good quality books that you would care to donate to this project will be very much appreciated. For questions, please speak to Jack Flemming (592-4460;lflemmin@columbus.rr.com).

NEWS FROM THE PEWS: Don Frazier is receiving news items about parishioners and friends of Good Shepherd for this monthly newsletter column. He can be reached at (797-4857, donjo@columbus.rr.com). Please make sure that you have the person's permission before submitting a news item to Don. Thanks Don for keeping us up to date.

E-NEWS DEADLINE: The CHOGS e-news comes out weekly on Tuesday. To be included, announcements must be received by the Thursday before. This is the same deadline as for announcements in the Sunday bulletin. They can be submitted by e-mail (chogs@frognet.net) or taken directly to the office. We reserve the right to edit all announcements.

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