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.
Joys
Morgan and Nick Wise have a new baby boy. We give thanks for the birth of Jones Maxwell Wise born on December 11.
Let us pray
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 Wise 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
Judy Grunwald, long time parishioner of Good Shepherd, died on January 16. Please keep her family held close in your prayers. A funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd on Sunday, January 19 at 3 p.m. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Judy
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Judy 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 Grunwald Family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oscar Nair, husband of Barbara Nair, died on January 13. Please keep Barbara and family held close in your prayers.
For Oscar
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Oscar 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 Nair Family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Chris Brown, husband of Meghan Stenger Brown, died on January 4. Please keep Meghan and family held close in your prayers. A funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd on Tuesday, January 14 at 1 pm. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Chris
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Chris 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 Stenger and Brown Families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Willard “Bill” Harrison, husband of Ann Harrison and father of Dianne Griffith, died on January 1, 2025. Please keep Bill’s family held close in your prayers. A funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd on Thursday, January 9 at 11 am. 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 Harrison and Griffith Families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mary Lou Detwiler, mother of David Young, died on December 31. Please keep David and family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Mary Lou
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Mary Lou 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 Detwiler and Young Families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Good Shepherd parishioner Mott Nicol died peacefully at home on December 19. Please keep her husband Bruce Nicol and their children and grandchildren held close in your prayers. The funeral service will take place at Good Shepherd on Thursday, January 2 at 11 am. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Mott
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Mott 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 Nicol Family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; 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, Ann Miller, Brenda Johnson, Bibby, Tom, Lambert, Ben Bonfert, Annie Huguelet, David Dean, Michael Carter, Emily Greenfield, Tom Hanna, Jerry Deitchle, Jan, Clarissa, Given, Jeffrey, Harrison, Elizabeth, Mike, Michael Wilcox, Elizabeth, Greg, Heather, Patrick, Terry Jackmon, Samantha, Carolyn Jones, Pam Terrett, Henry, Susan, Rocky, Jane, Rick, Susie Schuster, Barbara Nair, Michael, Casey Crawford, Westin, Avalyn, Parker Kuhn
Holding each other close in prayer…
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A prayer practice for the people of Good Shepherd Church
Monday, January 20 – Winn and Nancy Stephens and Family
Tuesday, January 21 – Hardin and Merrille Stevens
Wednesday, January 22 – Vicki Stevens
Thursday, January 23 – Coley and Lizzie Stilz and Family
Friday, January 24 – Robert and Pam Stilz
Monday, January 27 – Lela Stromenger
Tuesday, January 28 – Sandy and Alana Stuart and Family
Wednesday, January 29 – Bob and Judy Suder
Thursday, January 30 – Melissa Sullivan
Friday, January 31 – Caroline Sullivan