children and youth and we are grateful for your service. When you drop off your children and youth, please thank our teachers.

88 key campaign

Campaign brought to you by the Music Ministry Here’s how it works. There are 88 keys on the piano. You can become a sup-

porter of our Music Ministry through the 88 Key Campaign by purchasing a piano key or keys for $50 each. The name of those honored or memorialized through your purchase of the keys will be included in a commemorative brochure which

will be distributed at the conclusion of the campaign. See how your support will enhance our Music Ministry: 1-2 keys = New anthem 2-3 keys = Additional singer for 2 worship services or choir robe for any of our choirs 3-4 keys = Instrumentalist for 2 worship services or piano tuning 4-5 keys = Additional hand bells 5-6 keys = Choral Masterwork

9 keys = Organ tuning Donation forms are available in the narthex and the parish life center, or you may download the form off the website, complete it and return it to the church. Or, you may donate directly on the website: www.cgs-raleigh.org Thank you for your continued support! bike for charity Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m.– Raleigh Greenway Pump up those tires and dust off your helmet and consider riding to support the Raleigh Dream Center (RDC). The RDC is a nonprofit that provides grocer-ies and educational activities for children, youth, and parents/guardians in Raleigh. The event is scheduled for April 15 at 2 p.m. on the Raleigh Green-way. The registration fee is $25 which includes a t-shirt. So start asking people to sponsor your ride (1 mile, 5 miles, 10 miles). Walking with strollers is en-couraged. Pick up the registration form and liability waiver form in the lobby of the Parish Life Center, or you may go to www.cgs-raleigh.org to download these forms. shepherd’s lunch Thursday, April 19, 12 p.m. Shepherd’s Hall A fond farewell to The Rev. Dr. Robert C. Sawyer, the 11th Rector of The Church of the Good Shepherd. Menu: Ham, sides and desserts. Please RSVP to the church office: (919)831-2000. vacation bible school Are you ready for VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! We need volunteers and teachers. Please register your child or volunteer at https://vbspro.events/p/events/9a441d

Weekday Offerings Tuesday Women's Bible Study Groups with The Rev. Nancy Allison At either 10:30am or 6:30pm, Room 403, 3rd floor Church of the Good Shepherd offers two Bible Studies for Women (brave men will not be turned away). Morning Bible Study begins at 10:30am, and a dupli-cate evening Bible Study begins at 6:30pm also on Tuesdays. Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study 7:00am, Room 403, 3rd floor Join us for coffee, doughnuts, study and fellowship as we look at the coming Sunday Gospel reading, using the Gospel Based Disciple model, reading the Scripture passage in three different translations, and asking a different ques-tion each time: What word, phrase, sentence, or idea caught your attention or imagination in this passage? What do you hear Jesus (or the Gospel) saying to you? What is Jesus (or the Gospel) calling you to do?

high school and college graduates Please submit the following by Monday, April 30 If you are getting ready to graduate from High School or College, we will have a special insert into our Sunday Bulletin on Sunday,

May 6. We want to recognize you! Please submit the following to cheryl.mcfadden@cgs-raleigh.org by Monday, April 30. * Your full name (and nickname) * Where will you graduate from? * After graduating from High School or College —where will you be going? * After graduating from College—what will be your degree? * Your digital photo

calling all pilgrims July 21—July 28, 2018 If you are on the fence about going on the Pilgrimage to Canterbury this summer, July 21-28, may we encourage you to jump off the fence

and come with us. We need at least 10 pilgrims to get our great rate. We only have 7 and only need 3 more pilgrims. Please consider coming! Brochures and Registration forms can be found on our website www.cgs-raleigh.org and in the lobby of the Parish Life Center.

milk moo-vement Please bring your milk cans and boxes on Easter Day to support the school milk program in Tanzania. We want to make a MOO differ-ence in the lives of these children and youth.

easter egg hunt Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. In front of Parish Life Center Hippity Hoppity! Come join us for an Easter egg hunt at The Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. in front of

the Parish Life Center. Bring your baskets and a friend! For ages birth—9. 10 and 11 year olds are welcomed to shepherd our little sheep. library news With the many activities scheduled for Holy Week and Easter, hopefully you and

your family will choose one or more of the many books to enjoy together that are

displayed for the Season both in the lobby and in the Library. Because the Jewish

Passover also begins this weekend, the book PASSOVER, from the series Festivals

Around the World is available that will encourage children to consider religious

beliefs and cultural practices via easy to read text and informative, full colour im-

ages and a helpful glossary.

bishop rodman at cgs sunday, april 8 We are delighted to share with you the news that Bishop Rodman will be with us on Sunday, April 8 for confirmation and baptism at the 10:15 service. We hope you’ll join us! rock n roll marathon Sunday, April 8 As many of you know, the city of Raleigh has scheduled the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon for the morning of Sunday, April 8, 2018. The race organizers have given us a Church pass and a map specific to Good Shepherd. The pass includes information on open routes into downtown from the north, south, and west. These can be found in the lobby of the Parish Life Center and on our website—www.cgs-raleigh.org Be sure to place the pass on your dash board on April 8 and allow yourself extra time. We look forward to another Sunday worship-ping with all of you. thank you sunday school and grapes and grains teachers! A special thanks to our extraordinary Sunday school teachers. You willingly and faithfully serve our

celebrations of ministry in honor of the rev. dr. robert c sawyer cocktail party—Sunday, April 15, 6-9 p.m. There will be a ticketed adult party held at the home of Nan and Jack Boyne. Assorted adult drinks by cocktail maestro

extraordinaire Frank Fee and his helpers and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are available at the reception desk during the week and after the 10:15 a.m. service on Sundays from the planning committee. Questions? Please contact Kathy Coupland at 919-280-3104 or kathy.coupland@gmail.com

rector’s reception Sunday, April 22, immediately following the 10:15 service On Good Shepherd Sunday, April 22, we will honor The Rev. Dr. Robert C. Sawyer for his 22 years of ministry amongst us. Following the 10:15 festive Eucharist there will be a catered reception in Shepherd’s Hall for all ages. Master of Ceremonies John Q. Beard will

lead us in our fond farewell to Fr. Bob and Linda. (April 22 will be their last Sunday with us). beyond our doors Ground floor, Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen Please join us for our monthly meeting on the second Sunday of every month and our neighborhood lunch on the third Sunday of every month in Shepherd’s Table, sides and desserts for the lunch are appreciated. pedaling to pentecost—keep on pedaling Thanks so much for your participation in Sunday school and choir. Please submit a colored card into the foiled box on the second floor every time you participate. The bikes are ready to ride. Pentecost is May 20th! three cheers for martin taylor!

A special thanks to Martin Taylor who has developed a children and youth data-

base for the Office of Family Ministry. Hip, Hip Hooray! no children’s chapel, children or adult sunday school or eyc on easter day

Please note there will be no Children’s Chapel, Children or Adult Sunday School or EYC on Easter Day.

please stay in touch When friends stay in touch, life becomes a celebration so let’s celebrate our lives by staying in touch with each other. If any of this contact information has changed for you, please let Bev McTaggart, Membership Director know, so you will always have the latest information from the church. Bev can be reached at (919)831-2012 or bev.mctaggart@cgs-raleigh.org Name, Address, Phone Number(s), Email Address

Gospel Based Discipleship Readings Daily Office Monday, April 2 Mark 16:1-8Tuesday, April 3 Mark 16:9-20 Wednesday, April 4 Matt. 28:1-16 Thursday, April 5 Matt. 28:16-20 Friday, April 6 Luke 24:1-12 Saturday, April 7 Mark 12:18-27 Sunday, April 8 John 14:1-7 Reflections on the Gospel 1. What word(s), idea(s) or sentence(s) stand out for you in the Gospel of the Day?

(Reread the Gospel.) 2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you? (Reread the Gospel.) 3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do? Prayer Lists Please pray for the sick, recovering, and in need in our parish: Chris Yetter, Eric Ennis, Wilma Miller, Hal Miller, Martha Bailey, Roy Wright, Lindsay Hoch, Virginia Yates, Bob Yates, Bruce Barnes, Ed Barnes, Paul Gallo, Fred Pugh, Jill Bryan, Rosemary Crane, Ann Sanders, Patty Nelson, Dr. Stephen Boone, Rhonda Lingerfelt, Embree Duffy. Prayers are also desired for the following family and friends: Teresa Marvin, Sue Lough, Sharon Boone, Gwen Yueh, Lynne Rossman, Joe Presutti, John Kelley and Family, Mary Shannon Naquin, Kaye Hill, Jack Wygand, Pat Nordquist, Margie Bright, the family of Peter Marchese, Ann and John Sieckhaus, Cynthia Seegraves. The prayer lists will be refreshed at the beginning of the month. Please contact Julie Allen at Julie.allen@cgs-raleigh.org to add a name to the prayer lists. Military Prayer List

Matt Gallant, Brandon Harden, Stephan Bristow, Mark Fetters, Michael Nelson, Taylor Hartsough, Nick Donges, Trevor Little.

Sunday Service Schedule 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Christian Education 10:15 am Holy Eucharist

____________________________ Adult Christian Formation ****No Christian Formation on Easter Day. The Bible Class: “Genesis” Sunday, 9:00am, Room 404, 3rd floor All are invited Led by Fr. Bill Bennett or Debbie Moyer, the Bible Class is an ongoing in-depth study of Genesis. The Breakfast Club Sunday, 9:15am, Room 304, 2nd floor The Breakfast Club meets on Sundays at 9:15am for coffee, light refreshments, fellowship and a Bible story. The class also plans events and sharing times for adults and their families through the year. Maggie and Jason Puryear along with Tripp Nilles will share Bible story duties through the year. Questions about the class? Contact Maggie Puryear at Maggie_Puryear@yahoo.com. Sunday, April 1—Easter Day

On Easter Day * please note No Children’s Chapel, Sunday School or EYC 7:00 a.m. Great Vigil & First Eucharist of Easter 8:45 a.m. Coffee fellowhship 9:00 a.m. Festival Eucharist, Children’s Procession & Flowering of the Cross 11:00 a.m. Festival Eucharist

Monday, April 2 Church Business Office Closed Tuesday, April 3

10:30 am Morning Women’s Bible Study

11:30 am Open Door to the Church 6:30 pm Evening Women’s Bible Study, room 403 7:00 pm AA Meeting Wednesday, April 4 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study 9:15 am Office Meeting 11:30 am Open Door to the Church 4:00 pm Society of St. John the Baptist Thursday, April 5 12:05 pm Holy Eucharist & Healing Service Friday, April 6 12:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting, parlor Saturday, April 7

8:00 am Raleigh Rock –n– Roll Marathon, downtown Sunday, April 8 7:00 am Raleigh Rock –n– Roll Marathon 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 8:45 am Coffee Fellowship 9:00 am Christian Formation 10:15 am Holy Eucharist and Bishop Visit 11:45 am DOK Meeting, room 403 11:45 am Finance Committee Meeting, room 304 12:00 pm Poetry Discussion Group, parlor 5:00 pm EYC, Shepherd’s Hall

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! April 1 April 2 April 3 Candice Robinson Donna Fitchett Jill Bryan Kyle Folsom Harry Johnson Jack Haldane Gentry Rogers April 4 April 5 April 6 Libby Boyne Ashley Davis, Jr. Fran Hildebrand Reid Fitchett Rob Poston Cathy McKane Victor Harris Kyle Nixon Lori Hendrickson Stephen Veazey Jackson Marshall, III April 7 Jennifer Faircloth Elizabeth Lavra-Belica Robyn Nixon Maggie Royce