Time passes --

How did it get to be December 8th already? The November activities at Good Shepherd are over and done and now we are on to December. Our first Advent Soup Supper had eleven in attendance. Julie made some delicious soup, Steve proudly served the bread he had made, and Phyllis 'topped off' the meal with an amazing dessert. We thought we should run around the block after this sumptious meal, but instead we gathered around the piano and sang Christmas carols. This Thursday evening at 5:30 we again meet for our Soup Supper and then we will share Advent / Christmas poetry. On Thursday, December 16, once again it is a Soup Supper and then sharing of Christmas stories. The next day, Friday, we will sing at the library during their annual Open House. Christmas Eve service begins at 5:30 pm for Lessons and Carols, Candles and Holy Eucharist. All are welcome come worship with us.
Sunday, December 12 - Morning Prayer
Sunday, December 19 - Holy Eucharist
Sunday, December 26 - Morning Prayer

We are into the last week of October already. Good Shepherd parishioners and the students and staff of Bear Lodge High School will enjoy an ice cream and cake social this Thursday, the 28th, at 2:30 in the parish hall. On Sunday, the 31st, Morning Prayer will be read. Our new bishop, the Rt. Revd. John S. Smylie, will be at Good Shepherd for his visitation on the first weekend of November. Included in the weekend will be a soup supper on Saturday night with music and visiting with Bishop John, and on Sunday he will preside and preach. The Sundance Bell Choir will play for us at 9:00 - before church. After worship, brunch will be served and enjoyed before we say 'goodbye for now' to Bishop John.

October has arrived

Since it is October, that means the Diocesan Convention can't be too far off. In fact it is held this week in Laramie on the 7th through the 10th. This means that instead of Holy Eucharist on the 10th, which is the 2nd Sunday of the month, Morning Prayer will be read. Our church delegates to convention are Julia and Steve Christy; JoAnne will be attending as well.
We are already planning for the official Visitation of our new bishop, the Rt. Revd. John S. Smylie. He will be in Sundance from Friday, November 5th through services and coffee hour on Sunday, November 7th. There will be several times for people of the parish to visit with him, to get to know him, and to hear of his plans, hopes and desires for our diocese. Maybe we will even hear him play his guitar and lead us in some singing on Saturday evening!

Good intentions

The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Sundance, WY blog is only as good as what is posted and how often. Unfortunately, the blogger hasn't been doing very well in this regard recently.
The members of the church today watched as two 'Wyoming' Blue Spruce trees were planted as memorial trees. Specifically named in memory were Ron Watson, Straitor Clark, Chuck Wilson and Margaret Beagle. In addition, members were reminded to recall others of the church community who have gone on before us.
Also planted was the Russian sage plant given to the church by newly consecrated Bishop John S. Smylie and his wife Jill at the consecration in Casper on July 31, 2010. Following the planting - with sunshine and cool winds - the congregation enjoyed a potluck luncheon featuring barbecued hamburgers and a selection of salads. A good time was had by all.

August 2

Problems with the computer have made posting to the blog next to impossible. Hopefully that is all taken care of now.
Upcoming for Good Shepherd:

We sing at the Nursing Home once again this Friday, August 6th at 10:00. Our singers were honored recently by the

Next Sunday, Holy Eucharist is scheduled at 9:30.

Our sewing ladies will meet on Monday, August 9th at 9:30 in the parish hall,

As always, we meet for Bible study, good discussions and a cup of coffee on Thursdays at 10:00.

A future event will be an Evening Eucharist at 5:00 on Sunday, August 22nd. More details later.