Joys &
Sorrows
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Good Shepherd Prayer List
* Please note that after a time names are removed from the prayer list. If you would like a name to be put back on the list, please contact the Church Office at 859.252.1744 or email office@gslex.org.
Nicholas, Sherrie Elaine, Len Cox, Bob Slone, Patsy Gibson, Anna Hendren, Dave Johnson, Ann Miller, Madeline, Christy Hawkins, Petya Little, Bobby, Jennifer, Diane, Patty, Suzette, Philip Sheffel, Brenda Johnson, Jeffrey, Bill Harrison, Bibby, Tom, Kathy, Lambert, Ben Bonfert, Henry and Sarah, Dr. Norman Umphenour, Marshall Groves, Nellie, Diane, Mary Montague, Annie Huguelet, Mary Lou, David Dean, Nicholas, Michael Carter, Emily Greenfield, Tom Hanna, Jerry Deitchle, Cindy, Azaria Ferguson
Joys
Samantha and Sean Leslie have a new daughter. We give thanks to God for the birth of Sutton Ann Leslie on October 21. Big brother is James and big sister is Adeline.
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself: We give you thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon the Leslie family in giving them a daughter. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Beth and Ed Barr have a new grandson. We give thanks to God for the birth of Edward Charles Melando born on October 8 to Martha (Barr) and Dave Melando.
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself: We give you thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon the Melando family in giving them a son. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sorrows
All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Tony Baxter, long-time parishioner of Good Shepherd, died on November 5. Please keep his wife Lavenia and their daughters Bethany Baxter, Natalie Baxter and Jennifer Baxter Averbeck held close in your prayers. Visitation will be held at Good Shepherd on Monday, November 11 at 10 am. The funeral service will follow at 11 am. An obituary can be found HERE
For Tony
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Tony and welcome him into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Baxter Family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Marilyn Wunder, mother of Janice MacNeil, died on October 29 . Please keep Janice and family held close in your prayers. Arrangements are pending. Details to follow.
For Marilyn
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Marilyn and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Wunder and MacNeil Families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dixie Greer, mother-in-law of Richard LeComte, died on October 28. Please keep Richard and family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Dixie
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Dixie and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Greer and LeComte Families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
William Chandler Shouse, husband of Donna Shouse, died on October 27. Please keep Donna and family held close in your prayers. Visitation will be held at Good Shepherd on Monday, November 4 at 1 pm. The funeral service will follow at 2 pm. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Bill
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Bill and welcome him into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Shouse Family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holding each other close in prayer…
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A prayer practice for the people of Good Shepherd Church
Monday, November 11 – Stephen Ruschell
Tuesday, November 12 – Amy Rowell
Wednesday, November 13 – Mark and Mary Ryles
Thursday, November 14 – Lynda Ryley
Friday, November 15 – Bernie and Kristi Sams and Family
Monday, November 18 – Terry and Jane Samuel and Family
Tuesday, November 19 – Judy Sanders
Wednesday, November 20 – Natalie Scates and Family
Thursday, November 21 – Kim Scott and Charlie Lutz
Friday, November 22 – Roy and Marilla Scudder-Davis