Church of the Good Shepherd

HELP WANTED

The Mission Medical Clinic, a non-profit facility that serves sick people with no money and no insurance, is in need of volunteers.  They have hired a full time Nurse Practitioner; otherwise volunteers do all other work.  Specifically the needs are:

Their hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, starting August.

Location: 2125 E. La Salle, Colorado Springs, 80909

Call for more info: Betty: 540-8303

Church of the Good Shepherd supports the Mission Medical Clinic with donations from special collections at Christmas and Easter and with funds earned by Thrift House proceeds.

Presiding Bishop Calls for Day of Prayer for Lambeth Conference

Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has called the Episcopal Church to a Day of Prayer on June 22 for this summer's Lambeth Conference of Anglican Communion bishops. The July 16-August 3 conference "represents one important way of building connections and relationships between churches in vastly different contexts, and reminding us of the varied nature of the Body of Christ," Jefferts Schori said in a June 4 letter addressed to the people of the Episcopal Church. "I would bid your prayers for openness of spirit, vulnerability of heart, and eagerness of mind, that we might all learn to see the Spirit at work in the other. I bid your prayers for a peaceful spirit, a lessening of tension, and a real willingness to work together for the good of God's whole creation."

Pride Fest Colorado Springs 20 Jul 2008

Church of the Good Shepherd will once again be hosting a booth at the Gay Pride Event in Acacia Park (downtown Colorado Springs) on July 20th. Church members are needed to be in the booth throughout the day to meet and greet people. The more volunteers we have the shorter the shifts will be. This is a great Evangelization and Outreach tool. We have been one of the only mainstream churches to participate in the past. If you are interested, please contact Judy Girard.

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN

There will be a "Safeguarding God's Children" workshop on Saturday, August 23 at St. Michael's in Colorado Springs. The workshop will run from 9 AM to 1 PM. Class is free and will be facilitated by Judy Girard and Twyla Zittle. This program was designed by the Church Pension Group, and is aimed at preventing childhood sexual abuse.

Those who are required to attend this workshop (once every four years): All clergy, all persons who regularly work with children or youth , all persons who regularly supply transportation for children or youth, all employees or those adults whose living quarters are on the grounds of the church or school and all persons who supervise children or youth on an overnight activity.

Those who are recommended to attend the workshop:Wardens, Vestry, Bishop's Committee members and all parents and grandparents.

Upcoming Safeguarding God's Children Workshops are listed on the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado website.

PERSONAL ITEMS

Stockpile your toiletries for the folks who come to the Lord’s dinner. We will be collecting shampoos, soap, lotion, toothpaste, etc. for the guests of the Lord’s dinner. The next dinner we sponsor is February 10, 2008, so we will collect these items throughout January. Travel sized items are ideal.

THE LORD’S DINNER

Once each quarter, Church of the Good Shepherd participates in a “soup kitchen” Sunday evening meal hosted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 21st and West Colorado Avenue. The next dinner is on August 10th. Food, workers, money and entertainment are always welcome! Contact Deacon Frances for more information or to volunteer.

THRIFT HOUSE

THRIFT HOUSE WORKERS NEEDED:  The monies generated from our work at the Thrift House fund most of the outreach activities at Church of the Good Shepherd.  We work 2 days a month on a Monday and Thursday (between the 8th and 15th of the month).  Shifts are from 10-1 or 1-4.  We really need more volunteers.  Kids over the age of 14 are welcome.  Temporary workers (summer only or days off school only) are welcome.  People willing to be substitutes are welcome.  Men and women are welcome.  Please contact Judy Girard for more information

 

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