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Stewardship During Easter…What Gives??

I am sure many of you were scratching your heads when you heard that the annual stewardship campaign at the Church of the Good Shepherd has been scheduled for May 17th thru June 14th, 2015. This is unprecedented…the annual campaign has always been in the fall (usually between the World Series and Thanksgiving). What is the Stewardship Committee thinking? There are two very good reasons for scheduling the annual stewardship campaign during the Easter season. The first and I think the most important is because stewardship is (and really should be) our response to God’s gracious acts of mercy, compassion and grace extended to each of us in the life, death and glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Is there a time of the year that we are more keenly aware of exactly what God has done for us in Jesus Christ than during the 50 days of Easter?? I really don’t think so. This year we will be doing something totally and completely different than has ever been done before at the Church of the Good Shepherd. We will be introducing (during the four weeks immediately preceding the launch of the annual campaign) a series of four Temple Talks on the foundational principles of Transformational Stewardship. This is an entirely new and different way of thinking about and talking about and doing stewardship that has been embraced by our Diocesan Stewardship Commission (on which I have served since 2009 and, since January, as the Vice Chair). Transformational Stewardship is NOT about fundraising…it is not about raising the funds the church needs to operate the church. Transformational Stewardship is about our individual (and corporate) growth in Christian discipleship. It is about practicing our stewardship of life from a spiritual rather than from a fundraising perspective…about our NEED to give rather than the church’s need to receive. Transformational Stewardship is built upon the foundational idea that one of the most important ways that we grow in our relationship to God and to his Son Jesus Christ is through our stewardship of life. The old paradigm (what I call Transactional Stewardship) needs to be replaced with a new Transformational paradigm, and one way that we begin that process is by breaking out of the old pattern of doing stewardship in the fall (between the World Series and Thanksgiving)…at exactly the time the annual budget is being created! During the annual stewardship campaign this year, which will culminate on Sunday, June 14th with what we are calling New Consecration Sunday, each and every member of the Church of the Good Shepherd will be asked to prayerfully consider one urgently important question: “What is God calling me to do in terms of my gifts to His Church”. Changing a paradigm which has been firmly entrenched for generations is never easy, and the Stewardship Committee does not expect dramatic results this first year, but we are absolutely convinced that the Transactional paradigm must be changed and so, this very important year (as we prepare to welcome a new Rector to serve this community of faith) we begin to lay the foundation for the introduction of a brand new way of thinking about and talking about and doing stewardship here at Good Shepherd. Our prayer is that every member of the parish will be open to this new message and to the potential that it brings to each who respond to grow as a disciple, and the Stewardship Committee of Jesus Christ and to experience that abundant life that Jesus came to offer to all who follow Him in simple faith and trust…Easter Blessings!!

Faithfully, Fr. Dave Snyder, Temporary Shepherd

The Shepherd’s Crook The Church of the Good Shepherd

Pitman, NJ The Rev. Dr. David L. Snyder – Interim Rector May/June 2015

“We Love Our Church”

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PROGRESSIVE DINNER THANK YOU

The Progressive Dinner was a great success! We had more than forty participants. If you were there please share your experiences with our Parish Family. We hope to keep this event a yearly affair. Proceeds go to Scholarship Fund. We welcome any additional donations. A special thank you to our wonderful hosts, The Dunn’s, The Braidwood’s, Maria Brent, The Corbett’s, The Nelson’s, The Pastiu’s, and The Snodgrass’s. Each of you graciously opened your home and provided a wonderful meal!

Janice Gowland

Church History Display

I sure hope that you have had a chance to take a look at the glass case in the Parrish Hall! In it is a rotating exhibit of our collective church family history! I have enough to change the exhibit one more time only!!! Please have a look and see if you have anything that you would like to share with the rest of the Good Shepherd congregants. We are looking for old pictures of events at the church, Sunday school classes or old curriculum, church pins, Bible markers, prayer books, hymnals, Baptismal certificates, marriage certificates, anything else that you might think of that would help us all to come to know and reminisce about our past together! I will take good care of your items and return them after the exhibit runs for 3 or 4 months. Thank you.

Ellie Dunn

MOWING SCHEDULE

Spring is here, and you know what that means... we need to get our Lawn-mowing schedule in place. If you are interested and available please add your name to the Mowing List in the Parish Hall.

The Bishop is Coming!!

The Rt. Rev. William “Chip” Stokes, twelfth Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey will be making an official Visitation to the Church of the Good Shepherd on All Saints Day (Sunday, November 1st, 2015). Bishop Stokes will preach and preside and will also conduct Confirmations and Reception of new members to the Episcopal Church. Persons interested in being received or confirmed on November 1st should contact Fr. Dave as soon as possible. Plans are currently being made for a Confirmation orientation class to begin sometime this summer. Stay tuned for more information.

A New Partnership with

Mannino’s Cucina Italiana

Vito Mannino (owner of Mannino’s Cucina Italiana) has agreed to begin a partnership with the Church of the Good Shepherd. A donation will be made to the church of 10% of the luncheon or dinner bill for every member who dines at the restaurant (located at 126 South Broadway - between the bakery and the Police station). Please notify your server that you are a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd before placing your order. The restaurant is open Monday thru Thursday and Sunday from 11:00AM until 9:00PM and Friday and Saturday from 11:00AM until 10:00PM. Reservations are recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings. The food is excellent!! Your support of this partnership will be greatly appreciated!!

SERVICES

Saturdays 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist

Sundays 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist

DEADLINE

The deadline for the July/August Crook will be on June 15, 2015. Please e-mail all articles to [email protected].

Maryanne Charlton Parish Administrator

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CHURCH MINISTRY LEADERS

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

Senior Warden George Funk - 856/232-0941

Junior Warden Art Dilworth - 856/881-6595

Treasurer Lee Braidwood - 856/228-0737

Assist. Treasurer George Funk - 856/232-0941

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Wayne Szalma - 856/582-7225

Women at the Well Cindy Taglienti - 856/227-1566

Altar Guild Shelly Harris - 856/589-8160

Newcomers Sue Dixon – 856/589-4877

Youth Group Maria Szalma - 856/582-7225

VESTRY LIAISONS, 2015

Personnel – Sue Dixon Property & Security – Wayne Szalma Endowment Planning – Rich Harrington Discernment – Deb Prieto Columbarium – Deb Prieto Newcomers/Greeters – Sue Dixon Adult Christian Education – Ellie Dunn Internal Ministries – Cindy Taglienti Outreach – Susan Bullock Sunday School – Connie Parent Brotherhood of St. Andrew – Wayne Szalma Youth Activities – Chelsea Richmond Family Promise – Sue Dixon Prayer Ministry – Cindy Taglienti Worship & Liturgy Committee -- Deb Prieto Senior Warden – George Funk Junior Warden – Art Dilworth Treasurer – Lee Braidwood Clerk of the Vestry – Chuck Lezenby

EfM looking to start a September 2015 Class

“Interested persons please contact Chuck Lezenby---856-404-4006”

EfM stands for Education for Ministry, and is a self-enrichment program that is coordinated by the University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee, through the Diocese of New Jersey. When we say ministry, we are not talking about "Ordained Ministry" but the ministry that you perform in the world today as a lay person. Students study in four general areas; Old Testament; New Testament; Church History; Theology. Each area is studied for a period of one year. During the study year you will become proficient in Theological Reflections. That is taking scripture or a personal experience and looking at it though God and reflection. The entire group participates. All work in EfM is confidential and not repeated outside the room. We also read the required texts that are provided to you through your tuition. We have also added liturgics as a fifth topic of discussion, but not requiring a fifth year. We mix in those discussions during the four years.

The EfM group is very close knit and it also serves as a support group to its members. Although the program runs for four years, you can take as many segments as you want. When you join, you are committed to a one year segment not four. It is a very worthwhile course of study and I know that you would love it. The class runs on Wednesday evenings from September through June, from 6:30-8:30, followed by Compline in the Chapel.

Please contact me, Chuck Lezenby, EfM Mentor, if you are interested and we can chat (856-404-4006). Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join our program. Completion of all fours years earns you a Certificate from the University of the South, presented to you by the Bishop. We are very hopeful that there will be financial assistance available if needed.

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 Father Dave 609-444-6706

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Michelle F. Janet L. Jim Minnie Ms. DeStefano Kelly Julie Landwher Florence Jane E. Terry Johnson Ashley Kari Mike Lahey Donna Barton Bill Dilworth Aaliyah Seely McFadden family Seely family Art Dilworth Daniel Pignuola Walter Hickman Amy Elfreth family Don Snyder Clint Lorance Anna Lorance Mary Shaw Carole Melissa Benson Bill Brower Dawn Cameron Isabella

George Farley Kim Evans & twins

Church of the Good Shepherd

Prayers of the People

Prayers for the Church and Clergy

For all Churches in the Diocese of NJ & Ecuador Katherine Jefferts Schori, the Presiding Bishop William “Chip” Stokes, Our Bishop The Rev. Dr. David Snyder, Interim Rector Sister Cass, AF Charles Nakash – Missionary in the Dominican Republic

Prayers for the Nation

Barack Obama, 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 Barbara Leonardis Heather Alice Swan Antonette Gorman Sandy Mary Jane Merille Ulisny Radd Dilworth Frank Meralinda Stevis Lenny Jim Doris Faith John & Pat Wisniewski Mickey Conover Vincent Jackson Jeremy Williams & family Tod Porter Terri Tara Chase Michael Freda Debbie Dawson Kristy Waldron Ryan Bubnoski Daniel Moore Regina Sandra Louie

Steve Alice Henry

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 by day 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.”

MORNING PRAYER

Morning Prayer is on Wednesday mornings at 9 AM with Father David Snyder.

Peter Larrabee Brian Almondrod Raymond Harris, III Steven Sanders Matt Spangler Lynn Spangler Scott Thomas Glen Tim Dan Hurlbut Zak Bartelt Alex Driscoll 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 Charles

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Prayers for the Parish Families

For May & June

Earley family, Elliott families, Elwell family, Engstrom family, Esbjornson family, Esfahani family, Esgro family, Evans Family and Farestad family

Update from the Good Shepherd Discernment Committee:

In the month of March we continued work on our two self-description documents: the Portfolio for the Office of Transition Ministry (OTM) website and the Parish Profile for our own website. The OTM Portfolio was reviewed by the Vestry and after last revisions it received final approval at the April Vestry meeting. Len Fedullo worked throughout March taking additional photos during services, in Sunday School, and behind the scenes. You will see these wonderful photos in our Parish Profile and on our website. All the while the Website Committee was busy creating our new website. At the end of March the old website was closed and the new website went live. Under the leadership of Chair Rich Harrington and Webmaster Maureen Wynkoop, the website team of Sue Dixon, Tom Rigg, Chelsea Richmond, and Deb Prieto wrote, edited, and entered all the text and photos. Len Fedullo worked together with Maureen to create the beautiful artwork on the homepage. All of us are now part of this collaborative work in progress: our Webmaster, Website Committee, and Parish Administrator will depend on input from the entire parish to keep the website updated and fresh. Check it out and subscribe for email updates at www.goodshepherdpitman.org. Our final document, the Parish Profile, will be completed and linked to our website in April. We have been blessed with the help of parishioners outside the Discernment Committee to create the Parish Profile. Claude Coulson wrote a description of our Rectory and buildings. Lee Braidwood provided financial information. Len Fedullo and Kelly Lynd created a gallery of wonderful photographs. The Vestry wrote and adopted a Mission Statement for Good Shepherd. The Discernment Committee tackled the rest of the writing, which included open discussions about the challenges our parish faces and the goals we have for the future. Finally, Jeff Bathurst put everything together as our Parish Profile

editor, and created a beautiful “picture” of Good Shepherd in an engaging and professional format. Both the Portfolio and Profile will be shared with the whole congregation in April! In April we will come to the end of the self-description phase of our transition. We have been blessed with great teamwork, open discussion, and welcome support from the parish. All of this is testimony to God’s presence among us at Good Shepherd! When our Portfolio is entered on the OTM website, our transition status will change to “Receiving Names.” In May we will begin to consider who God has called for our next rector. Thanks to all for your help and prayers, and thanks be to God! Mark Nicolle, Chairman Roger Bake, Aimee Burgin, Pat Braidwood, Len Clark, Becky Goff, Stuart Lynd, Elizabeth Nelson, Deb Prieto, Chelsea Richmond, Tom Rigg, Chris Southwick, Jeff Snodgrass, Wayne Szalma, Diane Wall, Jim Wynkoop

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 by the Lady Altar who will be willing to offer prayers for you. These prayers can be offered in Joy for a Blessing you have received, or it can be to help ease a burden which lies on your heart. Please take advantage of this wonderful ministry of our parish.

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 [email protected].

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT PUTTING OUR BELOVED PARISH, GOOD SHEPHERD

IN YOUR WILL?

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OUTREACH

Thank you so much for your continued donations of clothing for Camden. The people there are in particular need of warm coats and shoes – men’s shoes mostly!!!! We are now delivering the clothes through St Paul’s and St Wilford’s Episcopal churches. Both of them have wonderful outreach programs in the city. If you have men’s clothing or shoes that you wish to donate, please place them in manageable size bags, and leave them on our front porch. We will be happy to make sure that they are rec’d by those who need them! We are located at 223 Highland Terrace in Pitman.

Ellie and Carl Dunn

Inquirer’s Group

The Inquirer's Group will meet on Sunday, June 4th following the 10 AM service. Chuck Lezenby will share insights from his experiences as a graduate of our EFM (Education for Ministry) program. Graduates of EFM have spent four years digging deeper into the Christian faith, studying the Bible, church history, theological ideas, and reflecting on connecting faith with life experiences. Chuck will engage everyone in a lively discussion on issues of faith most of us ponder on from time to time.

Sue Dixon

Page Turners’ Book Group

Reading list

May 17 The Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown June 21 Two Old Women by Velma Walls July 19 The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan August 23 Saffron Cross by Dana Trent

The Page Turners meet once a month, immediately following the 10am Holy Eucharist, in the Conference Room. Please come and join us for some very interesting discussion and sharing.

Please come and join us for interesting exchange of ideas.

Women’s Retreat Our annual Women’s retreat is approaching fast. This year’s theme is “Get Out of the Boat.” We will be returning to Stella Maris Retreat Center in Elberon, NJ again this year. The center is located on the beach and has wonderful ocean views. We will depart from Good Shepherd on Sunday May 31st after the 10 AM service and return on Tuesday June 2nd in the afternoon. If you have any questions about the retreat please contact Cindy Taglienti or Jenniffer Harrington. We have started taking reservations and payments. Please fill out the reservation form below along with your payment of $225. Check made payable to Church of the Good Shepherd (note at bottom retreat). If you wish to pay for the retreat in installments we have the “retreat savings plan”. Just note this on bottom of check. All payments should be made by May 3rd.

Come join us and “Get Out of the Boat”

Retreat Information – Please Return to Church Office Name ________________________________________ Phone # ________________________________________ E-Mail Address ________________________________________ Emergency Contact & Phone # ________________________________________ Tee Shirt Size ________________________________________ Any special requests i.e. – 1st fl room, or near bathroom, please note below. ________________________________________________________________________________ Please make check payable to The Church of the Good Shepherd.

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What’s Happening In May

May 2 & 3 - EASTER 5 Saturday, 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, 10 AM – Holy Eucharist - New Member Reception 10 AM - Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM - Inquirers’ Group

All Tuesdays – 7 - 8:30 PM - Bible Study

May 6 - 7 PM - Brotherhood of St. Andrew

All Thursdays – 6:30 PM Adult Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Choir Practice

May 9 & 10 – EASTER 6 Saturday, 10 am Naomi’s Ordination 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, Mothers’ Day 9 AM – Mothers’ Day Breakfast 10 AM – Holy Eucharist No - Sunday School Children’s Choir Practice

May 11 – 7 PM - Women at the Well – ECW

May 12 – 9 AM - Caring Hands

May 14 – ASCENSION DAY 7 PM Holy Eucharist

May 16 & 17 – SUNDAY AFTER THE ASCENSION Saturday, 9 AM Transformational Stewardship Workshop 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, 10 AM – Holy Eucharist Sunday School Awesome Awards Sunday Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM Page Turners 11:30 AM - Vestry Meeting

May 20 – 6:30 – 8 PM - Good Shepherd Quilters

May 23 & 24 – PENTECOST Saturday, 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, 10 AM – Holy Eucharist Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM – Jr. Youth Group

May 25 - Memorial Day Parish Office closed

May 26 – 9 AM - Caring Hands

May 27 – 6:30 PM EFM

May 30 & 31 – Trinity Sunday Saturday, 5:30pm – Holy Eucharist

Sunday, 10am – Holy Eucharist Children’s Choir Practice Women’s Retreat - May 31- June 2

May Birthdays

01 – Diane DeLooff 03 – Nicolette Taglienti 04 – Steven Amato 04 – Donna Kebea 06 – Rachel Budmen 06 – Lorraine Fedullo 06 – Ryan Southwick 07 – Kelly Froio 09 – William Beard Sr. 09 – Alice Sharp 11 – Gavin DiGiacomo 12 – Kacie Miller 12 – Miranda Ross 14 - Betty Carita 14 – Karen Greco 15 – Morgan Wall 16 – Theodore Behm 16 – Robin Russo 16 – Jennifer Spears 17 – Jeff Snodgrass 19 – Guy Davidson 19 – Gloria Moulthrop 20 – Elizabeth Bunce 20 – Peggy Chimenti 20 – Taylor Leash 20 – Carmen Russo 21 – Brooklynn Miller 23 – Elizabeth Moore 24 – Michael Cefaratti 27 – Griffin Clark 31 – Nancy Davidson

The Food Pantry

The Food Pantry always needs tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, jelly and juice. They are also in need of volunteers to help with the Food Pantry on Tuesday evenings to give out food. They are open on even dated Tuesdays each month from 6pm – 7pm.

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What’s Happening In June

Women’s Retreat - May 31- June 2

All Tuesdays – 7- 8:30pm Bible Study

June 3 – 7 PM Brotherhood of St. Andrew

All Thursdays – 6:30 PM Adult Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Choir Practice

June 6 & 7 – PENTECOST 2 Saturday, 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, - 10 AM – Holy Eucharist Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM – Inquirers’ Group

June 8 – 7 PM - Women at the Well – ECW

June 9 – 9 AM - Caring Hands

June 10 – Last EFM

June 13 & 14 – PENTECOST 3 – New Consecration Sunday Saturday, 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, 10 AM – Holy Eucharist Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM Vestry Meeting

June 17 – 6:30 – 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters

June 20 & 21 – PENTECOST 4 Saturday, 9 AM Altar Guild Meeting 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, Fathers’ Day 9 AM Fathers’ Day Breakfast 10 PM – Holy Eucharist Children’s Choir Practice 11:30 AM Jr. Youth Group 11:30 AM Page Turners

June 23 – 9am – Caring Hands

June 27 & 28 – PENTECOST 5 Saturday, 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist Sunday, 10 AM – Holy Eucharist Children’s Choir Practice

June Birthdays

01 – Aidan Ray 02 – Kaitlyn McVeigh 03 – Katharyn Nicolle 04 – Renee Amato 05 – Tryg Farestad II 06 - Erica Davidson 06 – Jenna Derkoski 06 – Ruth Keser 06 – Jorge Prieto

07 – Joyce Lafferty 08 - Holden Fellenger 09 – David Opel 10 – Isabella Snodgrass 12 – Paul Morris 12 – Vincent Morris 13 – Hayley Harrington 13 – Chase Startare 14 – Joseph Snodgrass 14 – Mackenzie Swinney 14 – Owen Swinney 16 – Linda Behm 16 – Ross Higgins 17 – Lorraine Mersch 18 – Becca Spellacy 19 – Meredith McCarthy 19 – Jackie Smith 21 – Mother Pat 22 – Taylor Price 23 – Lee Braidwood 23 – Scott Carita 23 – Jean McLaughlin 24 – Penelope Bieble 25 – Ross Scull 27 – Beth Portocalis 28 – Jordyn McFadden 28 – Gary Zeigler 29 – Bill Lundahl 29 – Nicholas Rogers

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 crochet or knitted by the women in this ministry. Every other uesday 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.

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Consecration Sunday is COMING …Sunday, June 14th!!

Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a Biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes. Your Stewardship Committee has selected the Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year. Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?” During morning worship on Consecration Sunday (Sunday, June 14th), we will ask all our attendees and members to complete an Estimate of Giving card, and make their financial commitments for 2016 to Good Shepherd’s missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world. Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge all people to attend (even those who are strongly opposed to completing an Estimate of Giving card). The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card. We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader (The Rev. Dr. Rob Droste, Canon for Congregational Development and Mission) will be the preacher for Consecration Sunday, and, at the close of the service, will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members bringing their Estimate of Giving cards to the altar as a confidential act of worship. Following the service, we will gather in the Parish Hall for a celebration luncheon. You will be hearing much, much more about Consecration Sunday in the weeks ahead. Please pray about your response to this campaign and how you will answer the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give in 2016?” Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation

in Consecration Sunday events.

Father Dave Snyder, George Funk, Jeff Snodgrass, Lee Braidwood Stewardship Committee

Good Eats for Good Shepherd at Jake's on Broadway

Good Eats for Good Shepherd at Jake's on Broadway. Enjoy a great meal at Jake's on Broadway in Pitman and the owner will generously donate 10% of your tab back to our Church! Jake's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, eat-in BYO or take-out. The food is fresh, home-made, delicious, and beautifully presented. The menu is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Hours are 8 - 3 Tues - Wed, 8 - 8 Thurs - Sat, and 8 - 3 Sun. Parishioners are welcome at all times. To participate in the give-back program, tell your waiter/waitress that you are from Good Shepherd, they will enter your tab in the "book." Be sure it is the Good Shepherd list! Any questions contact Deb Prieto.

Treasurer's Blog - May 2015 Results through March 2015

Total Income: Here is a breakdown of our total income for the first three months of 2015:

Budget Actual Loose Plate 325 572 Envelopes 48,000 43,082 Special 1,800 1,253 Other 0 150 Income 50,125 45,057

Total expenses: Here is a recap of our total expenses for the first three months of 2015: Budget Actual Expenses 44,419 44,979

Our income through March is running behind our estimate for the three months, but we’ll blame that on the weather. Our expenses are in line with our estimates. 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 budget. Thank you for all of your support.

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

May 2015

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2 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

3 Easter 5

10 AM Holy Eucharist - New Member Reception

10 AM Sunday School

Children’s Choir Practice

11:30 AM Inquirers’ Group

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5 7 PM Bible Study

6 7 PM Brotherhood of St. Andrew

7 6:30 PM Adult Bell Choir 7:30 PM Choir Practice

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9 10 AM Naomi’s Ordination 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

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Easter 6

– Mothers’ Day 9 AM Mothers’ Day Breakfast 10 AM Holy Eucharist

No Sunday School


11 7 PM Women at the Well - ECW

12 9 AM Caring Hands 7 PM Bible Study

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14 7 PM Holy Eucharist

Ascension Day

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16 9 AM Transformational Stewardship Workshop 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

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Sunday after the

Ascension 10 AM Holy Eucharist

Sunday School - Awesome Awards Sunday


11:30 AM Page Turners

11:30 AM Vestry Meeting

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19 7 PM Bible Study

20 6:30 – 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters


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Pentecost 10 AM Holy Eucharist


11:30 AM Jr. Youth Group

25 Memorial Day

Parish Office closed


27 6:30 PM EFM


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31 Trinity Sunday 10 AM Holy Eucharist

Children’s Choir

Women’s Retreat

May 31 – June 2

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

June 2015

1 Women’s Retreat

2 7 PM Bible Study

3 7 PM Brotherhood of St. Andrew


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Pentecost 2 10 AM Holy Eucharist


11:30 AM Inquirers’ Group

8 7 PM Women at the Well - ECW


10 6:30 PM Last EFM


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14 Pentecost 3 Consecration Sunday

– New

10 AM Holy Eucharist


11:30 AM Vestry Meeting

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Crook Info Due

16 7 PM Bible Study

17 6:30 – 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters


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20 9 AM Altar Guild Meeting 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

21 Pentecost 4 –

Fathers’ Day

9 AM Fathers’ Day Breakfast



11:30 AM Page Turners

11:30 AM Jr. Youth Group

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Pentecost 5



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7 PM Bible Study

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The Shepherd’s Crook

Church of The Good Shepherd

Pitman, NJ

May/June 2015

Church of the Good Shepherd 315 Highland Terrace Pitman, NJ 08071 Telephone – 856-589-8209 E-mail – [email protected] www.goodshepherdpitman.org

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