May the Bounce Be With You!
And Also With You!

Sumo Wrestling, Liturgical Twister, Three Pound Popsicle Eating Contest, And End of Year Awards Ceremony Of Sorts!
Sunday, May 15th 5:30 PM

Event Rules And Regulations

1. You must be present to receive your award!
2. You do not have to sumo wrestle to attend.
3. You do not have to eat a three pound popsicle to attend.

Sunday May 22 4-6 pm
At Margaret Ayscue’s home.

If you routinely see the face of Christ in those you meet day to day, please come and celebrate your callling!

Thursday May 19, 7:00 in the kitchen.

We will be making our all-time favorite, lasagna! Please grab a jar of Ragu and join us!

Get your tickets for the June 5th Parish Picnic this and every Sunday following each service. Look for ticket sellers at breakfast in Memorial Hall and in the narthex after the 10am service. Tickets are $10 per individual and $30 per family. Tickets may also be purchased in the parish office.

The picnic will follow an outdoor celebration of the Eucharist, featuring music favorites and creative worship. Activities for children will engage the whole family in fun by the river’s edge at the beautiful Talbot Hall.

Holy Week: April 17-24

Stations of the Cross will be in the Nave during Holy Week

• Holy Week Worship every day, April 18-22:
  Good Friday, April 22—Solemn Collects
• Good Friday Service—Noon, Nave
• Holy Saturday: Baptisms, Noon.
  See Robert Davenport
• Easter Sunday—Worship at 8am and 10am
  • Breakfast in between services. No regular classes.
  • Easter Egg Hunt for children after 10am service.

Reminder for all Committee Chairs, Team Leaders and Vestry Members: there is an important leadership training on Saturday January 29 from 8:30 am until noon. Our facilitator Jean Rutherford will help us explore ways to incorporate small group ministry techniques in our committees. We will also cover some of the “nuts and bolts” of getting things done at Good Shepherd.

If you haven’t already done so, please RSVP to B.J. Taylor at B.J.Taylor@goodshepherdnorfolk.org or Carrie Short at catshort@cox.net.

DATE: January 30th, 2011

TIME: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: The Home of Robert and Lizzy Davenport
1509 North Shore Road
(just around the block from the church)

This is a time for Newcomers to meet the Davenports and members of the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd in a relaxed, taker your collar off, atmosphere and get a better feel for our church. This dinner is for new members of our congregation as well as those who would like to get to know us better. If you would like to attend please RSVP to B.J. Taylor in the church office by January 25th. (757-423-3230)

Childcare will be available at the church.

A Month Away!
February 2 through February 9

Nest is a coalition of 30 churches and synagogues whose mission is to provide a warm supper and overnight shelter for homeless men, women, and children for the winter months. The shelter is rotated weekly between Norfolk churches from November-April.

There are many ways you can become involved with this ministry. We especially are looking for OVERNIGHT STAFF and MONETARY DONATIONS.

It takes many volunteers to help run the shelter each night and each job is important. We believe NEST is an opportunity to welcome and serve Jesus by helping our homeless guests. We invite you to be a part of this ministry by signing up to help. Sign up here or on the sign-up board outside the parish hall. For more information please contact David Driskill.