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The Shepherd’s Crook The Church of the Good Shepherd

Pitman, NJ The Rev. Susan E. Osborne-Mott, Rector November 2017

“We Love Our Church”

So here we are… What kind of a fall is this? It’s either sunny and way too warm, or rainy and still way too warm. What happened to fall? The leaves are falling, but it’s not crisp and fall-like. I SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WALK MY DOG AT 10PM IN MY FLIP-FLOPS! I even went and looked at the monthly temperature averages for New Jersey. It should be a little cooler outside, at least in the evening. Oh well, it looks like in November the temps are going to fall – big time! Of course, in March we’re going to be praying for this weather! We’re never quite satisfied, are we? We always want something else, something other than what we have. We may think of it as looking forward to something, but that’s not it. Real joy comes from living in the moment. Appreciating the moment we’re in. Enjoying the moment we’re in. Children live in the moment. What’s the point in getting upset by rain? It’s gonna rain anyway, whether we like it or not! Can we learn to appreciate rain? My attitude towards rain is… “once yer wet, yer wet.” And it makes stuff grow. I walked into Morning Prayer today, on a gray, rainy day, and I asked, “Who would rather be at home, rolled up in a quilt, listening to the rain and reading a book?” We all raised our hands. And then, after Morning Prayer, the electricity went out! I accomplished as much as I could without electricity and then I decided to go home and write this article. But first (confession here), I went upstairs and rolled up in my quilt and listened to the rain and read my book. I figured Jesus gave me that time and I decided to appreciate it. Thank you, Jesus! Especially now, as we are poised to dive into the pre-Christmas rush… DON’T. Just don’t. Look around you. Dare to live in the moment. What’s the weather like? Whatever it is, appreciate it. Stop, take a moment, take a deep breath, and just live into it. That is the very beginning of gratitude, the very beginning of thankfulness. Just to be able to stop and take a breath. We have so much to be grateful for – the children running into church, getting ready for the Christmas pageant soon. As you sit in church every Sunday, take a look around you. There are so many good people around us. Are you grateful for them? I am. I think of Paul writing his letters to all his churches. Sometimes he was putting out fires, sometimes he was setting someone straight, struggling, juggling, keeping all the balls, all those little churches, in the air, viable, at the same time. But mainly he was just grateful, “I thank my God every time I remember you,” he wrote to the church in Phillippi. As I write this, we’re very close to Halloween, a really popular holiday. And it should be. Hallowe’en is fun. It’s a good time to be silly, to laugh at ourselves, to laugh at our fears. (NO! It is NOT the Devil’s birthday! Puhleeze…) And then we have Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving doesn’t get enough attention. It’s like a hiccup on the way to Christmas. Don’t let that happen to your time of Thanksgiving. Give yourself the moment, the breath to be thankful for all you have, the love of family and friends, the love of God. Live in that moment. Live in the now, the everlasting now of God’s love for you. Mother Susan +

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Camden Christmas 2017

For months we have been working to prepare for Camden Christmas 2017! We have moved the event this year!! Camden Christmas will be held at St Paul’s on Market Street in Camden. We have gathered names through the St Paul’s, wonderful, Summer Camp (sponsored by Project Interaction) and will add to that list at our first Halloween Party which will be held October 28 from 2:00 - 5:00pm. During our Halloween party, kids will be given a bag filled with “goodies” including candy, cereal, fruit and more! They will also receive a flyer to invite them to meet St. Nicholas on December 3 at St. Paul’s!

Please – keep the children and parents in your prayers along with all the volunteers. It is truly an honor to work alongside such a great team made up of folks from St. Andrews in Camden, Church of the Good Shepherd in Pitman and Grace Church in Haddonfield.

Thank you for all of your help!

Deacon Carl Dunn

Summer Lunch Program a Success

Children receiving lunches at Good Shepherd this summer celebrated the end of the summer and the beginning of the new school year with a barbecue held in the church hall on August 31th. Sponsored by our many faithful volunteers, children, their families and volunteers enjoyed a time of fellowship and friendship with hot dogs and cake. All agreed that the Summer Lunch Program was a success and are looking forward to bringing it back next year. The lunches were supplied by the Food Bank of South Jersey with funding provided by the US Department of Agriculture and the NJ Department Agriculture. Throughout southern New Jersey the Food Bank’s Summer Meals Program fed more than 8,000 children with close to a half million meals. Here at Good Shepherd we served lunches three days per week to between 3 and 9 children. All children between the ages of five and eighteen were eligible.

Many thanks to our incredible volunteers who made it all possible. They were: Barbara Elliott, Rich and Ellen Bellamente, Jeff and Beth Snodgrass, Pat and Lee Braidwood, Sue Burkhard, George Farley, Georgeanne and Jim Moore, Chuck Lezenby,

Lindsay Dymtro, Karen MacKay, Karen Dunn, Chris Southwick, Tom and Marie Rigg, Susan Murry, Elizabeth, Kirsten and Victoria Nelson, Susan Baker, Carl and Ellie Dunn, Sue Somers, Mother Susan, Deb and Vivian Prieto, April Winship, Grace Yahnke, Joy Skow, Jennifer Spears, Meg Bebey, and Sue Dixon.

Finally, a special thanks to Jack Daugherty who brought the proposal to the Vestry, attended the required training, and was there every day ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Thank you Jack.

New Drop Ceiling in the K-2 Room

The K-2 room looks great! Thanks to Claude Coulson, Hank DeLooff, John Opel, Stu Lynd and Jack Daugherty. Another

job well done!

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NOVEMBER'S ADULT FORUM

We begin a new series called "Eclipsing Empire: Paul,

Rome and the Kingdom of God". Join prominent New

Testament Scholars, Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossan on

location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul's footsteps

throughout the Roman Empire. We will get to see historical

pagan and Christian sites while learning about Roman

practices, cultural practices and the theology Paul was

refuting. Join us in the Conference Room following the 10

a.m. service. Attend one or all of these sessions and you

will enjoy the beauty of Turkey, the religious sites and find

Borg and Crossan's knowledge inspiring.

I found this little note from Science to Religion in a greeting card while we were on vacation. I love the droll approach to what is essentially a non-argument. Faith is a matter of faith! Our belief in God has nothing to do with what we can prove. What a waste of time! Our belief in God has to do with our faith. We have all sorts of things we believe in without proof – love for example. Can anyone prove love? No. Yet we know love exists. We have fallen into the modern trap of assuming that anything of value requires proof. That’s pretty limiting. If love requires proof, doesn’t that cheapen love? If faith requires proof what happens to the leap of faith, the wonder that comes with letting go and just believing? Ask a child sometime (if you dare!) how they know their mommy or daddy loves them. My guess is the answer will be something very like, “I just do.” How do we know when we are loved by God? We just do. We have faith.

Blessings, Mother Susan+

Don’t forget to drop your spare change

in the SQUIRRELS’ NESTS.

They are in the back of the

Church and in the Parish Hall

The 2017 Christmas Pageant Schedule

All preschool and school age children are invited to participate!

Nov. 12 & 19 (Sundays) (lasts about 15 minutes) In classroom practices following service

Nov. 26 & Dec. 3 (Sundays) (lasts about 45 minutes) In church practices following service

Saturday Dec. 9 at 10 AM (lasts 1+ hour) - Dress rehearsal

Dec. 10 (Sunday) - Pageant begins at 12:30 (after service and lunch served in parish hall)

St. Andrew’s Day Luncheon

The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is pleased to invite everyone to a celebratory Luncheon following the Sunday 10:00AM service on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Lunch is on us to thank everyone for their support over the last year.

We hope you can join us!

Fall Clean-up Day

We need your help with our Annual Fall Clean-up Day on November 18th at 9AM

Please bring gloves, leaf blowers & rakes if you have them.

THE FOOD PANTRY

We have changed our approach for collecting food donations for the Pitman Food Pantry. Each week we will be collecting a different food item. We will announce the upcoming needed food item each week in the trifold. Also we will have a monthly list in the Crook.

Food donations for August are: 11/4 & 5 – Soup 11/11 & 12 – Peanut Butter 11/18 & 19 – Jelly 11/25 & 10/26 – Canned Fruit

All donations are greatly appreciated and accepted.

The Pitman Food Pantry is also in need of volunteers to help on Tuesday evenings to give out food. They are open on even dated Tuesdays each month from 6pm – 7pm.

Dear Religion,

Pics or it didn’t happen.

Sincerely,

Science

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CHURCH MINISTRY LEADERS

These are some of their names and numbers, if you have any questions.

Senior Warden Deb Prieto – 856-478-0795 Junior Warden Sue Burkhard - 856/218-1035 Treasurer Lee Braidwood - 856/228-0737 Asst. Treasurer George Funk - 856/232-0941

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Wayne Szalma – 856/469-3028 Women at the Well Diane Wall - 856/374-9081 Jenn Harrington – 856-383-0823 Altar Guild Shelly Harris - 856/589-8160 Youth Group - Chelsea Richmond – 856-723-4123

2017 VESTRY LIAISONS

Personnel – Connie Parent Property & Security – Len Clark Endowment Planning – Frank Jackson Columbarium – Frank Jackson Greeters – Jack Daugherty Adult Christian Education – Jack Daugherty Internal Ministries – Len Clark Outreach – Gail Morton Sunday School – Elizabeth Nelson Brotherhood of St. Andrew – Wayne Szalma Youth Activities – Chelsea Richmond Stewardship Committee – Chelsea Richmond, Elizabeth Nelson, Jim Wynkoop Choir – Jim Wynkoop Website & Social Media – Jim Wynkoop

Senior Warden – Deb Prieto Junior Warden – Sue Burkhard Treasurer – Lee Braidwood Clerk of the Vestry – Chuck Lezenby Assistant Clerk of the Vestry – Diane Wall

Pictures!

Let’s get in the habit of taking pictures of everything around

here! Pictures of Sunday School, meetings, even of events

at services if you can be surreptitious! Please identify who

is in each photo and what the event is. Thank you!

Prayers for Parish Families For November

Yahnke family, Ziegler family, Amato family, and Ambrose family

From the Parish Register

Baptism

October 22, 2017 Elizabeth Avery McCabe

Infant daughter of Patrick & Kristy McCabe

“Sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own, forever.” BCP p. 308

OUR PRAY-ERS MINISTRY

Each Sunday during Communion time, our team of Pray-ers offer prayers with our parishioners. We have now expanded this meaningful ministry to our Saturday evening Holy Eucharist at 5:30pm.

After you receive Holy Communion, if you want/need additional prayers, there will be a team of Pray-ers in the front of the Church who are willing to pray with you. These prayers can be offered in joy for a Blessing you have received, or can be to help ease a burden which lies on your heart. Please take advantage of this wonderful ministry of our parish. All prayers are confidential.

PRAY-ER MINISTRY

Anyone interested in being a Pray-er Minister at the Saturday night or Sunday services please contact Cindy Taglienti @ 227-1566 or cindytaglienti@comcast.net.

HEALING PRAYER

Mother Susan is now offering Healing Prayer with anointing and laying on of hands on the first Saturday of every month following the Saturday evening service.

MORNING PRAYER

Morning Prayer is on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at

9 AM with Mother Susan in the Chapel.

Pastoral Emergencies If a Pastoral Emergency should come up for you, hospitalization, death in the family, please call the Church Office 856-589-8209 or after office hours please call Mother Susan at 732-759-4358.

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Ashley Kari Donna Barton Aaliyah Seely McFadden family Seely family Art Dilworth Amy Elfreth family Don Snyder Clint Lorance Anna Lorance Melissa Benson Bill Brower George Farley Kim Evans & twins Henry Traz Audrey Bill Beard Andrew Buck Joe DeMarco James Anna Candyce Rich Reiniello Emily Eugene & Jean McLaughlin Tracie & family Mike Daly Maripat Makalusky Helen & Ken Michelle Siegle Natasha Tuoy

Church of the Good Shepherd

Prayers of the People

Prayers for the Church and Clergy

For all Churches in the Diocese of NJ & Ecuador Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop William “Chip” Stokes, Our Bishop The Rev. Susan E. Osborne-Mott, Rector Sister Cass, AF Charles Nakash – Missionary in the Dominican Republic

Prayers for the Nation

Donald Trump, Our President Chris Christie, Our Governor

“For all those who serve and protect us at home”

Prayers for the Sick and in Need

Gordon Ellis II Ruth DeLoreto Heather Alice Swan Antonette Gorman Sandy Mary Jane Merille Ulisny Radd Dilworth Frank Meralinda Stevis Lenny Jim Doris Faith John & Pat Wisniewski Vincent Jackson Tod Porter Terri Tara Chase Michael Freda Ryan Bubnoski Daniel Moore Regina Sandra Louie Michelle F. Janet L. Jim Minnie Ms. DeStefano Julie Landwher Florence Terry Johnson

Prayers for all Military Personnel

* We pray for our enemies and for those with whom we are at war. *

“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 with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; 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.”

Peter Larrabee Brian Almondrod Raymond Harris, III Steven Sanders Matt Spangler Lynn Spangler Scott Thomas Glen Tim Dan Hurlbut Zak Bartelt Brian Randazzo Buzz Parish Charlie Hiemeril John A. Lukacs Joe Sheridan Hal Wagner Matt Rebecca Jon S. Lehr Keith Tucker Dave McElwain Hugh Robinson Andrew Olsson Joshua Albright

Zachary Guise Scott McPherson Andrew Ten Eyck Matthew Cushinotto Theresa Cushinotto Mike Grzybowski Ted Mike McHugh Tom Devore Bonnie Weis Kane Lawlor Drew Naphy Rhen Brinkerhoff Brian Opel Jonathan Dickson Matt Michael Marta Marcos Bryan Jensen Allistair Edinger Andrew Kyle Ryan Bubnoski

Rosalie Jenkins Debbie Greta Daczkowski Crystal Snoke Peggy Francis Paul Pvt. Emmett Foreman, AL Pvt. Hannah New, GA Pvt. Benjamin Key, TN Pvt. Alan Kryszak, TN Pvt. Cardre Jackson, Jr., MD Pvt. James Foster, GA and their families

Melissa Czechowicz Janie Kraus Dora & Ed Beard & family Debbie Milward Baby Victoria Tom Rigg Jane Ruoff Shelly Harris Ruth Buck Paul Kathy Busser Janet Paraschak Lauren Braidwood Kaitlyn Braidwood Asher Poolke

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER All Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9 AM Morning Prayer All Thursdays – 9:30 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7:15 PM Choir Practice November 1 – 7 PM Brotherhood of St. Andrew November 4 & 5 – PENTECOST 22 Saturday, 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Healing Service 6:45 PM Confirmation Class #3 w/ Mentors Sunday, 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM Inquirers’ Class 11:30 AM Youth Group November 8 - 7 PM Property Committee Meeting November 11 & 12 – PENTECOST 23 Saturday, 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist 7 PM Youth Group Lock-In Sunday, 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 9 AM Parish Breakfast 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM Vestry Meeting Pageant Practice November 13 – 7 PM Women at the Well – ECW November 14 – 9:30 AM Caring Hands November 15 – 6:30 – 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters November 18 & 19 – PENTECOST 19 Saturday, 9 AM Altar Guild Meeting 9 AM Fall Clean-up Day 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Sunday, 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice Confirmation Class #4 St. Andrew’s Luncheon 11:30 AM Youth Group 11:30 AM Page Turners 2 PM ECW District Mtg. @ Good Shepherd November 21 – 7 PM Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Mary Mom – Pitman November 23 – Thanksgiving - Parish Office closed November 25 & 26 – LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Saturday, 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Sunday, 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice Pageant Practice

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

01 – Barbara Ann Elliott 05 – Kristine Powell 08 – Christine Smith 08 – Ella Muriel McNally 09 – Layla Shull 10 – Vito Chimenti 10 – Katherine Kaltwasser 11 – Greta Daczkowski 12 – Michael Ayers 13 – Len Clark 13 – William Clark 15 – Victoria Schwartzer

Contemplative Prayer Time Before Our Worship Services

For those who seek a time for quiet prayer on Saturdays and Sundays, Mother Susan opens the church on Saturdays at 4:30 PM for the 5:30 PM service. We ask that 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM be a quiet prayerful time. Likewise, for Sundays, she will be in the Church at 9 AM for a quiet time from 9 AM to 9:30 AM.

We ask that all who come early to church honor these times as times for quiet prayer and contemplation.

HOLLY FAIR Holly Fair is fast approaching . . . mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2nd! This is a wonderful annual celebration of fellowship, fantastic homemade food, crafters, kids’ activities, bargains and so much more! It is a great event to bring the whole family and enjoy the day. Volunteer signup sheets are in the Parish Hall and we need your help! We are starting to collect items for the “Dollar Store”, "More Than a Dollar Store" and the "Christmas Store", so if you have any gently used items that fall into these categories... please consider donating them! You can drop them off downstairs in the All Purpose Room starting October 15th. If you have any questions, please call Jenniffer and Rich Harrington at 856-383-0823.

17 – Gina Poitras 18 – Gail Morton 19 – Marin Clark 19 – Maria Szalma 19 – Corrine Sobolewski 20 – Robert Chimenti 21 – Thomas Nicolle 21 – Joe Taglienti 22 – Alicia Fortney 28 - Abigail Smith 29 – Alexander Manganello

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SERVICES

Saturdays: 4:30 PM – Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist

Sundays: 9:00 AM – Contemplative Prayer 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 AM Morning Prayer

Thank You God for Home BY ALICE AULTMAN

As I travel around and view beautiful homes and apartment complexes, my mind does strange things. I can appreciate the beauty of fine architecture and love to see the way people decorate for the holidays and choice of plants; but I have no desire to live other than where I do.

After a day of travel or activity, no matter how interesting, it is a special feeling to open the door and enter my home. Yes, the kitchen cabinets are gently streaked with various foods, things are just where I left them, there is dust on the furniture, and the rug could stand a session with the vacuum cleaner. But, whatever the situation, it is familiar territory. The furnishings and photographs are mine as are the books and decorative items. What a blessing it is to have a sanctuary to be away from the business of the outside world.

My heart goes out to those who are homeless, the lonesome elderly and those who do not find solace in their living situation. Yes, it would be nice not to be alone, but the Lord figured that some of us were meant to face living without a spouse or stay-at-home children. I’ve done my time raising children, love my grandchildren and praise the good Lord that all of the siblings have decent homes and families.

As I study the Bible, one thing that comes out many times is the fact God has a plan, and if we turn our hearts and minds to Him, our lives will be fulfilled. Some mornings I wonder what is in store for the day and find it hard to get going, but I know God has a plan, so I will follow his directions and do what has to be done.

Thank you God for my home and the directions you give me for my daily life.

OUTREACH

We rec’d some wonderful loads of men’s shoes and clothing! Thank you so very much! They will be put to good use by those in need in Camden! PLEASE when leaving clothing for Camden, place them in MANAGEABLE SIZE BAGS on our front porch! Please no boxes – just BAGS! Carl and I deliver them ourselves and we can fit far more in our car when they are in bags instead of boxes. Thank you in advance! Please drop any clothing and shoes that you wish to donate at our house, 223 Highland Terrace, Pitman. We will be happy to take them to those who can use them!

Thanks again, Deacon Carl and Ellie Dunn

CHURCH HISTORY DISPLAY

I hope that you have had time to view the latest exhibit from Gen Portocalis in the glass case in the Parrish hall. This is our rotating church exhibit. They are placements with vintage views of Pitman! I am looking for items that showcase our church’s and our congregant’s lives so that we better get to know each other and our shared heritage. I will take good care of your items and make sure that they are returned to you when the exhibit ends in 3 or 4 months.

Thanks so much! Ellie Dunn

Prayer Shawl/Caring Hands Ministry

Every so often we get a request for a Prayer Shawl to be given to someone in need. Sometimes it is during an illness, sometimes during grieving periods after the loss of a loved one. The Shawls are crocheted or knitted by the women in this ministry. Every other Tuesday morning you will find our Caring Hands Group knitting/crocheting the shawls in our Conference room. They are made with prayer for those who will receive them. I can’t begin to tell you of the peace and comfort these shawls have brought to so many people. They need not be members of our parish. Need is spread everywhere. If you know of a need, just ask Pat Braidwood

CRAFTERS NEEDED

This year we will be having the Holly Fair on Saturday, December 2nd. If you or someone you know is a crafter and would be interested in renting

a table please let us know.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the November 2017 Crook will be on October 15, 2017. Please e-mail all articles and pictures to goodshepherdpitman@gmail.com.

Maryanne Charlton Parish Administrator

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Treasurer's Blog - November 2017 Results through September 2017

Total Income: Here is a breakdown of our total income for nine months of 2017:

Budget Actual

Loose Plate 1,700 1,662 Envelopes 153,500 168,469

Special 4,350 4,216

Other 225 25

Income 159,775 174,372

Our envelope income for nine months has exceeded our estimate. It appears that while we didn’t receive as many pledges for 2017 as we had hoped, the offerings reflect that our unpledged income is strong. The financial team is appreciative of your support.

Total expenses: Here is a recap of our total expenses for nine months of 2017.

Budget Actual

Expenses 163,609 162,702

Our expenses are in line with our estimates so far this year.

By the time you are reading this report, we will have concluded our Fall Stewardship Campaign. If you haven’t pledged in the spring and are unclear which campaign to be a part of, you still have time to return a pledge card before year end. There should be some blank pledge on the coffee hour table or you can ask one of the ushers in church if you are not attending coffee hour. Pledge cards are important in the preparation of next year’s budget.

Please look for the special envelopes in the box of your pledge envelopes and include something in them no matter how small or large in addition to your normal contributions. All of those “extras” add up during the course of the year to help us meet our expenses. Thank you for all of your support.

The above report is specific to our operating expenses. Several members of the Property Committee have developed a long- range plan for things that break or wear out. A fund named the Squirrel’s Nest has now been formed for financing the replacement of these items rather than having to handle them in an emergency situation. So far, we have collected $1,252.

Page Turners’ Book Group

November 19 - AFTER THE RAIN by Karen White NO DECEMBER MEETING January 21 - BENEATH A SCARLET SKY by Mark Sullivan The Page Turners meet once a month, immediately following the 10am Holy Eucharist, in the Conference Room.

Sunday School Needs You!

Our church has a vibrant Sunday School program, and we want to see that continue. During the 2016-2017 school year, Amanda McNally, Jenniffer Harrington, and the Sunday School committee worked hard to restructure our Sunday School. We now have shorter teaching terms, grade level groupings that allow for reasonable class sizes, and a curriculum that the children enjoy. However, we need your help to keep this important program running smoothly. Soon it will be time for our current leaders to move on, so others have the opportunity to serve. The Sunday School committee would like to see leaders take on a 3 year term, but starting in different school years. That way there will always be one leader that has had experience. We are looking for one leader to volunteer for August 2018 through July 2021 and another leader to begin in August 2019. Having a rotating leadership allows more parishioners the opportunity to serve God and our children without getting burnt out or feeling overwhelmed. We ask you to prayerfully consider stepping in to help run the Sunday School program for three years. You may contact our current Sunday School leaders Amanda McNally and Jenniffer Harrington to learn more about running the Sunday School.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi to all you wonderful grass mowers,

A great big thank you to all who mowed and weed whacked and blew away grass clippings. The church yard and the rectory never looked so good. I hear so many compliments and just wanted all of you to know that our Parish family takes notice!

Thank you again. Sincerely,

Sue B.

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14th Annual Stockings for Soldiers Please Help Send Some Holiday Cheer to Our Troops.

Shelly Harris has put a large collection box in the back of the church. This will run from Oct. 1st until Nov. 12th. This marks the 14th consecutive year to send personalized greetings to our brave men and women in uniform serving our country half-way around the world in the remotest areas of Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Qatar Kuwait, Jordan, Kosovo, Romania, South Korea and parts unknown. This project sent over 9,000 stockings filled with goodies last year. We want to continue to let them know we are thinking of them while they are away from home and their families. We need your help to fill them up with Holiday Cheer and Goodies that remind them of home. The Good Shepherd Quilt Guild will again be sewing holiday stockings to donate. Please let Shelly know if you are interested at maharris08080@verizon.net. Please consider the following suggested items to donate from the list below. Suggested Donation Items (Bolded items are most in demand)

Small Candy

Mini-candy bars (send your favorite)

Christmas/Halloween candy

Granola/Fruit/Breakfast Bars

Cookies/Nuts/Pretzels/Trail Mix

Less than 12 oz. size

Flavored drink mixes (Single Packets)

Lemonade, teas, hot cocoa, coffee

Chewing gum

Toothbrushes

Socks (Black, Brown, White Crew Socks)

ChapStick & Lip balms

Razors (individual or packs)

Fruit roll-ups/gushers/Cracker Jacks

Slim Jims/Beef Jerky

Ramen Noodle Soup

Single packs preferred

Hand/Foot Warmers

Small Individually Packages Meals

Tuna/Lasagna/Beefaroni/Fruit.

Smaller package (8 oz. or less) preferred

Tooth paste, foot powder, sun block

Baby Wipes-Unscented

Pocket games & puzzles

Crossword, Sudoku Notes: Smaller, individual sized packaging is preferred to fit into individually packed stockings. We accept all sized

packages/containers as donations, larger items are sent to units for snacking. No soap products please, they spoil other items in shipping if mixed in with other donations!!! Holiday Greeting Cards!!! Send a Personal Holiday Messages of Support & Friendship (Include return address or email, you might hear back from the soldier)

$$$ Financial Donations to Help with the Costs $$$ (Help cover postage and shipping costs - $2.00/donated bag of Goodies suggested) 501.c.3 Tax ID # 27-0604668 Mailing Address: 1911 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 See www.StockingsForSoldiers.org or E-mail Judy Travis at Judy@StockingsForSoldiers.org for more info. “Sending Stockings Filled with Joy to Our Soldiers in Harm’s

Way.”

Good Shepherd ECW Woman of Honor

On Saturday, October 14, a group Good Shepherd members attended the NJ District ECW Women of Honor Luncheon. This event takes place every three years. The ECW groups of all of the Episcopal churches in the NJ Dioceses are invited to nominate a woman from their parish to be honored. This year, the Women at the Well unanimously nominated Jenniffer Harrington. She was honored along with women from 36 other churches. Jenniffer dedicates her time and talent in countless ways. She has planned and led numerous in-reach and out-reach activities for the Women at the Well. She has led the planning and organization of the very successful annual women’s retreat for several years. She has taught Sunday School for several years and helped to organize and revitalize a very successful Sunday School program. I addition to these things, she has served on the Vestry, is a member of our choir, volunteers at the Pitman Pantry and co-chairs the Holly Fair with her husband, Rich. For all of these things and more, the Women at the Well felt that Jenniffer is very deserving of this recognition. She is a true leader, dedicated to her faith and her church.

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT PUTTING OUR BELOVED PARISH,

GOOD SHEPHERD, IN YOUR WILL?

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HOLLY FAIR SIGN-UP SHEET

These are the areas we will be needing help for the Holly Fair from 11/27/17 – 12/2/17

I have a card table you can borrow for the day.

I can help with food preparation:

Make soup

Cook a chicken (recipe will be provided)

Make potato salad

Bake or donate a pie, cake, or bread

for the bake shop

Make a breakfast casserole

Bake cookies for Cookie sale

I have some nice items you can have for:

The “Dollar Store”

The “Dollar and More” Store

The “Christmas” Store

These are the areas we will be needing help for day of the Holly Fair 12/2/17

I can give some of my time on Sat. Dec. 2:

Help in the kitchen (open 10 – 2) from ___________ to _________.

Help with the breakfast operation (open 8 – 10) from ___________ to _________.

Serve as a waiter/waitress (Lunch) (open 11 – 2) from ___________ to _________.

Help with the Dollar Store (open 8:45 - 3) from ___________ to _________.

Help with the More than a Dollar Store (open 8:45 - 3) from ___________ to _________.

Help with Christmas Store (open 8:45 - 3) from ___________ to _________.

Help with the Cookie Store (open 8:45 - 3) from ___________ to _________.

Help with Good Shepherd Table (open 8:45 - 3) from ___________ to _________.

Help with Bake Shop (open 8:45 - 3) from ___________ to _________.

Help wherever needed from ___________ to _________.

I can lend my physical or artistic help:

The Dollar & More Store set-up: Mon. – Tues. (Nov. 27 – Nov. 28) 9AM – 12PM

Christmas Store set-up: Mon. – Tues. (Nov. 27 – Nov. 28) 9AM – 12PM

Restaurant Set-up: Wed. Nov. 29: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Decorating & Complete Rooms: Thurs. Nov. 30: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Food Preparation: Fri. Dec. 1: 9 – 11AM

Bake Shop Set-up: Fri. Dec. 1: 6 – 8PM

Clean-up: Sat. Dec. 2: 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Name ________________________________________________________________ Phone # ____________________

E-mail _______________________________________________________________________

I can make dessert for the restaurant:

(Limiting to 5 choices)

Apple Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Chocolate Cake

Apple Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookies

I can make something for

the Good Shepherd Table

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November 2017

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1All Saints’ Day 7 PM Brotherhood of St. Andrew

2 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Bible Study 6:30 – 7:15 PM Bell Choir 7:15 - 8 PM Choir Prac.

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4 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Healing Prayer 6:45 PM Confirmation Class #3 w/ Mentors

5 Pentecost 22 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM Adult Forum 11:30 AM Youth Group

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7 9 AM Morning Prayer Sumer Lunch Program

8 7 PM Property Committee Meeting

9 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Bible Study 6:30 – 7:15PM Bell Choir 7:15 - 8 PM Choir Prac.

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11 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist 7 PM Youth Group Lock-In

12 Pentecost 23 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 9 AM Parish Breakfast 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM Vestry Meeting Pageant Practice

13 7 PM Women at the Well

- ECW

14 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Caring Hands

15 6:30 – 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters

Crook Info Due

16 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Bible Study 6:30 – 7:15PM Bell Choir 7:15 - 8 PM Choir Prac.

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18 9 AM Altar Guild Mtg. 9 AM Fall Clean-up Day 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

19 Pentecost 24 9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice Confirmation Class #4 St. Andrew’s Luncheon 11:30 AM Youth Group 11:30 AM Page Turners Pageant Practice 2 PM ECW District Mtg. @ GS

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21 9 AM Morning Prayer 7 PM Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at MaryMom - Pitman

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23 Thanksgiving Parish Office Closed

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25 4:30 PM Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

26 Last Sunday Pentecost

9 AM Contemplative Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School Pageant Practice

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28 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Caring Hands

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30 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Bible Study 6:30 – 7:15PM Bell Choir 7:15 - 8 PM Choir Prac.

Place Fridge Magnet here!

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The Shepherd’s Crook

Church of the Good Shepherd

Pitman, NJ

November 2017

Church of the Good Shepherd 315 Highland Terrace Pitman, NJ 08071

Telephone – 856-589-8209 E-mail – goodshepherdpitman@gmail.com

www.goodshepherdpitman.org