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THE SHEPHERD’S FOLD Monthly Edition December 2017
Published monthly by and for the people of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church,
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
The mission of Good Shepherd Church is to make disciples by
sharing Jesus Christ's love and acceptance with all people.
Advent Is Coming and We’ve Saved You A Seat
No, this isn’t a reminder to the Altar Guild that the colors of the hangings at the Altar must be
changed to purple. However, they must. And it’s more than putting out the Advent wreath
with three purple candles, one pink candle, and one white candle. However, they do. But it is
a reminder that the First Sunday of Advent is the beginning of a new Church year. No, there
isn’t any confetti or whistles, so you must be asking, “Why have you saved us a seat?”
The answer is: We saved you a seat because we want you to travel with us through the period
of Advent as we await Christ’s first coming at Christmas. The word Advent is derived from
the Latin meaning “coming”. In those early days Israel would have sung songs in expectation
of Christ’s first coming; today we sing songs in commemoration of that first coming and in
expectation of the second coming of Christ.
We saved you a seat so that you may listen attentively to the readings, the prayers, the hymns,
and then see where it leads you. You may watch the pageantry of lighting the Advent wreath
each Sunday as we wait to light that white candle that symbolizes the Christ Child’s birth. As
the Collect for the First Sunday of Advent is being read, think of all nations and races of God’s
people who are listening to these same words: Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast
away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal
life in which thy son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when
He shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise
to life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
We saved you a seat so that those words, “Give us grace that we may cast away the works of
darkness, and put upon us the armor of light—“ would give you courage to live for Christ each
day.
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COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP SHEET OUTSIDE
KITCHEN.
REMEMBER, NO ONE SHOULD
GO HUNGRY!!!!
The Good Shepherd E-prayer Chain If you have a request for prayer or a praise
report to share with others, please remem-
ber that your brothers and sisters in Christ
are only an email away.
joynaifeh@sbcglobal.net
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar Flowers are a beautiful way to re-member or honor a friend, family mem-ber or occasion. The Altar Flower schedule for 2017 is up on the bulletin board in office hallway. Sign up for a Sunday. The cost is $20 for one side or $40 for both.
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We saved you a seat so that you might ponder as we, the Church, look back upon
Christ’s coming in celebration while at the same time looking forward in eager antici-
pation to the second coming of Christ’s Kingdom.
We saved you a seat so that you may be still and listen and pray and wait to be led to
help those who are hungry or homeless or hopeless. There are times when just listen-
ing is the greatest gift you can give to someone who needs a friend.
We saved you a seat to sing the wonderful Advent hymn “O Come, O Come, Emman-
uel, and ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God
appears. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”
Yes, Advent is coming and we’ve saved you a seat! Thanks be to God!
God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Show
them that your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better
than chasing after selfish goals. Help them to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but
as a chance for a new start. Give them strength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive
their joy in your creation; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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did you know………………
...... we had an increase in the number of pledges of Time, Talent and Treasure for 2018!!
…… Jan Garvin will soon be the Bionic Woman – most recently a shoulder surgery
…… Bruce Binion is approaching the $1,400 mark in nut sales for ECW
…… GS has reservations for Dec 19th , Sahoma Lanes, 6pm to 8pm. Bowling is free. Call
office to reserve your spot. Cheerleaders are welcome.
…… ECW Bazaar fundraising total was $2,945.00 - way to go everyone (especially
Melissa)
…… St. John’s church in Tulsa will present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec 10th,
3:00PM. Tickets are $20.
…… the parking lot is finally sealed and striped. Yeah!
…… the Food Pantry needs YOUR help. Try to purchase a little extra next week to give
to others.
…… Episcopal Night with OKC Thunder will be Jan 28th and Feb 11th. Tickets are $16
on a “first come-first served” basis. See Mary for more details.
..… Two new members of our congregation – Kim Taylor and Shawn Moore – were first
in line for choir rehearsal. Build it and they will come!
…… Ray Smith cooks a GREAT burger. He cooked for us twice last month.
...... God works in mysterious ways. A total stranger, Krista Sessions, donated gazillion
hamburger buns to us in November.
…… the 116th anniversary dinner was a fun time for everyone. Photos and news clippings
of years past are still on display in the parish hall.
…… December 17th is the kids Christmas program. Be there to support our youth.
……. Sapulpa’s “True Blue Christmas” parade will be Dec 9th beginning at 6PM
……. Sapulpa Community Theater debuts “It’s a Wonderful Life on Dec 1st. Tickets-$12
……. Ladies’ Night Out will be Dec 14th – Be there to help Maddy celebrate her 21st
birthday
……. Christmas baskets and gifts for families will be distributed from the church on
Wednesday, Dec 20th, at 5:30 PM.
……. The ECW “stocking stuffing” party will be after service on Dec. 10th. Bring small
items for stockings and a snack to share.
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‘Tis The season of ChrisTmas
Well, actually, it is the ‘Season of Advent’ but everyone begins to think of ‘Christmas’ as
soon as the last turkey leg is eaten (and sometimes even before that.) Our church will be
filled with laughter and song, prayer and thanksgiving. Mark your calendar for these dates
now…………….
Sunday, Dec 3rd – Jesse Tree is up with names of the children from families who need
our help.
We don’t have as many names on the tree this year, so be generous
and share.
The kids will love it.
Sunday, Dec 3rd – Advent Candles are in the Nave.
Sunday, Dec 10th – ECW “stocking stuffer” party. Bring small items for stockings
and a snack to share with others.
Sunday, Dec 17th – Kids’ program with special music during service.
Wednesday, Dec 20th – Families pick up baskets and gifts at church at 5:30. We will
have a spaghetti dinner for everyone. Try to join us.
Sunday, Dec 24th – Canon Bill will be with us for the morning service, which will be
the only Christmas service this year.
$$$$ REPORT $$$$
The financial resources of Good Shepherd have been in good hands with the Bish-
op’s Committee. The 2017 fiscal year is projected to end with a surplus in the
general fund.
As you look at the numbers below, please remember that the income includes
four months of priest support from the Diocese and the expense also reflects four
months of priest expenses.
For the period January – October 2017
Income - $99,201
Expense – $92,038
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Bishop Committee (Vestry) & Staff Last Year to Serve
Vicar
The Rev. Nancy Brown Deacon
Mary Smith Secretary
Sharon Moody Treasure 2018
Joy Naifeh Sr. Warden 2018
David Gilliland Jr. Warden 2019
Jan Garvin Member 2019
Bill Heinen Member 2018
Madelyn Smith Member 2018
Rynd Barnes Member 2019
Mikel Janitz Member 2018
Candy Naifeh Bishop Committee Clerk
Next meeting is Sunday December 10, 2017 after service. Annual meeting Janu-
ary 7, 2017 with a Chili Cook Off.
GET INVOLVED AT GOOD SHEPHERD
Chalice Bearers & Lectors: Bill Barnes 918-520-1731
Acolytes: Madelyn Smith 918-710-0901
Altar Guild: Rynd Barnes 918-520-1730
Bishop’s Committee: Joy Naifeh, Senior Warden 918-740-1154
Church grounds and buildings: David Gilliland, Junior Warden 918-671-3283
ECW: Candy Naifeh 918-688-0895
Mens Group: Joe Faulkner 918-633-2082
Prayer Chain: Joy Naifeh 918-740-1154
Outreach Ministry: Sharon Moody 918-691-3300
Youth Programs: Melissa Siler 918-629-2916 & Leslie Benson 918-284-8720
Prison Ministry: Deacon Nancy Brown 918-688-2936
Thanksgiving & Christmas: Amanda Hamilton 918-883-0372 & Kay Pritchard 918-260-
3942
Food Pantry: Gloria Wiley 918-633-7152
Music: Kathy Cox 918-706-3225
Contact any of those listed above to volunteer or obtain information. If you have a ques-
tion that does not fit any particular category, call Mary Smith 918-740-1471 or leave a
message at the church office, 918-224-5144.
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Bishop’s Committee Minutes Sunday August 13, 2017
Attending: Joy Naifeh, Candy Naifeh, Jan Garvin, Bill Heinen, David Gilliland, Sharon Moody, Madelyn Smith, Mikel Janitz, Rynd Barnes Absent: None Visitors: Joe Faulkner Meeting was opened with prayer at 11:55am. Following Motions were made and approved:
1. Previous month’s minutes. 2. Previous month’s Financials. 3. Bishop Committee appointed Joe Faulkner as the contact for the Men’s Group until a Presi-
dent is elected. 4. Bishop Committee reviewed recommendations for the Policies and Procedures, Fixed As-
sets, Fire/Water Safe Church Minutes, Acknowledgements of Contributions as presented by the Audit committee and approved as written.
Committee Reports: 1. Stewardship will have people speak for four Sundays about Stewardship in October and on November 5 pledge cards will be due. 2. Budget and Finance Committee will meet after pledge cards are received. 3. Disaster Recovery, David Gilliland reported he has framed the Disaster Recovery evacua-tion and will post them throughout the church. 4. Jr. Warden Report-David Gilliland reported the brush is gone and removal of the tree is in progress as well as cleaning the southeast area of the lot. Parking lot appraisals are being request-ed. 5. Youth- Emma Siler is in competitive cheer with several girls who live close to Good Shep-herd, a dinner has been offered to the team in October. 6. Cub Scouts Group 232-Joe Faulkner reported 21 boys signed up and there have been 2 meetings to date with 14/9 boys attending. Meetings are held on Fridays at 6p. Joe has been at-tending the meetings until the Scout Master(s) have taken the Safe Guarding God’s children clas-ses then a key will be given. Bill Barnes will be Joe’s backup if needed. Old Business
1. Exit Signs- David Gilliland will work with Bill Heinen and Scott Benson during the cleanup day.
2. Fire Extinguishers will be installed during the cleanup day. 3. Website-Lesley Benson has been working on it as her time allows. 4. Joy Naifeh has been sending out for thank you, birthdays, thinking of you, etc. 5. Outdoor cabinets for books and food. An article was in the Tulsa World about the cabinets
around town. Status of the cabinets for Good Shepherd will be looked into. New Business: 1. November 5 will be a Pot Luck celebration for the church’s 116th anniversary. 2. Supply Priest are schedule through mid November. 3. Tri-Parish Pot Luck is schedule on 9/16. 4. Tag Sale is schedule on 9/30 with the last date to donate being 9/24.
Meeting moved to adjourn with closing prayer at 1:08pm.
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December
Food Pantry
Schedule
Dec 1 - Melissa Siler
Dec 8 - Jane Berger
Dec 15 - Gloria Wiley
Dec 22 - Closed
Dec 29 - Closed
As we have done in the past, any emer-
gency need for food will get immediate
help on whatever day they call.
If you are not able to work on your
scheduled day, please find a replace-
ment.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
12/3 John Dagg 12/8 Madelyn Smith 12/9 Tyson Baker 12/11 Gunner Hamilton 12/13 Kristin Landholt 12/13 Trinity Hamilton 12/16 Betty VanMeter 12/16 Mikel Janitz 12/16 Emily Ludtke 12/20 Jane Berger 12/22 Bryson Baker 12/30 Sam Naifeh III
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
MILITARY PERONNEL SERVING
BOTH AT HOME AND OVERSEAS
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR HEROES
EVERYDAY!!! For those in the Armed Forces of our Country
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious
care and keeping all the men and women of
our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend
them day by day with your heavenly grace;
strengthen them in their trials and tempta-
tions; give them courage to face the perils
which beset them; and grant them a sense of
your abiding presence wherever they may be;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dakota Van Meter
Terrance Moates
Josh Coons
Aaron Szewczyk
Greg LaBeau
Rusty Hageny
Barbara & Marcus Hawkins
P J Main
Robert Fingerhut
Roger Haulenbeek
Josh
Mathew Holloway
REMEMBER OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND
FRIENDS
Especially at this time of the year, remember those
among us who may need a little extra help to meet
expenses. If you can find a few extra dollars,
please give to the Good Shepherd Fund.
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Worship with us at:
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 1420 East Dewey, Sapulpa, OK 74066
Telephone 918-224-5144 goodshepherdsapulpa@gmail.com
goodshepherdsapulpa.org
Worship Schedule Sunday Morning
9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Holy Eucharist
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church PO Box 335 Sapulpa, OK 74067
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