Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

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• 1ST CREEK STREAM STEWARDS: see FIRST CREEK STREAM STEWARDS (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• ALTAR FLOWERS: If you would like to purchase flowers for the altar in honor or memory of someone, you may contact the church office by phone or email (cotgs@bellsouth.net) or fill out the Sign-Up Sheet in the hallway outside of the narthex. Cost is $30/week.
  
  

• ALTAR GUILD: Teams responsible for the care and preparation of the sacred elements and sanctuary. An Altar Guild Team meets every Saturday at 10am. Contact Susie Pemberton for more information. (Worship Support)
  
  

• BIBLE STUDY: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:15am and monthly on the fourth (4th) Wednesday evening at 7:10pm come take time in prayer and study. Contact Father Charles Fels for more information. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• BILL MILLER ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER & AUCTION: Each March, we serve a traditional corned beef dinner (provided by the MEN'S CLUB) and June's famous Bread Pudding (provided by June Goforth). Many wonderful auction items are donated and there is a leprechaun present for photo opportunities. Contact the Mission Partnership Leader for more information.
  
  

• BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Each October, we bring our pets to the church to have them blessed. Contact Father Charles Fels for more information.
  
  

• BRIDGE CLUB: The Bridge Club meets Wednesday's at 10am.
  
  

• BUNKO: Generally held once a month on a Friday night at 6:30pm. Contact the Mission Partnership Leader for more information.
  
  

• CENTERING PRAYER: Meets at 7:30pm on Mondays in the Parish Hall. Contact Rick Carter for more information.
  
  

• CHILDREN'S CHURCH: Kid-friendly liturgy during sermon time. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information.
  
  

• CHOIR: The choir meets in the Choir Room every Sunday at 9:45 during the school year to practice for the 11am service. Contact Jim Rogers for more information.
  
  

• CHURCH DIRECTORY: The church directory is available by email or in printed form by request from the church office. Updated address information should be communicated to the church office by phone (865-687-9420) or email (cotgs@bellsouth.net). Updated photos should be sent to Jennifer Bohlken.
  
  

• CLUB 456: Christian formation class for 4th-6th grade. Held each Sunday at 9:45am during the school year. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• COFFEE HOUR: Contact June Goforth for more information.
  
  

• COMMUNICATIONS TEAM: Website, weekly e-news, directory, bulletin inserts. Contact Judy Burnette for more information. (Parish Life Support)
  
  

• COOKBOOK: Contact Nancy Griffith or Melinda Davis for more information.
  
  

• CRAFT GROUP: The Craft Group meets the first (1st) Saturday of the month from 10am - 2pm in the Parish Hall. Contact Ann Williams for more information.
  
  

• DISCERNMENT TEAM: Contact Nell Campbell for more information.
  
  

• EASTER EGG HUNT: Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information.
  
  

• EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY: Four year small group theological study group. Contact Joshua Booher for more information. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• EFM: see EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• "ESTHER" WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Contact Kip Daley for more information.
  
  

• EUCHARISTIC VISITORS: Diocesan trained laity bringing consecrated sacrament to those who can’t get to Sunday services. Contact Kip Daley for more information. (Pastoral Caregiving)
  
  

• EYC: see YOUTH MISSION TEAM (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• FAMILY PROMISE: One week, four times per year, we host situationally homeless families as a part of this ecumenical program with the help of our support church, Central Baptist. You can read more about the program here. It takes roughly 50 volunteers each time, but is very rewarding. Contact Jennifer Bohlken for more information. (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• FIRST CREEK STREAM STEWARDS: Led by our Youth Mission Team we keep our part of First creek clean twice a year when announced. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information. (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• FISH: Feeding the needy the fourth (4th) Monday of the month beginning at 1pm. Contact Ron or Betty Johnson for more information. (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• FLEA MARKET: Held the first (1st) Saturday in June, this annual event provides funds for local agencies and affordable items for community members. Contact the Mission Partnership Leader for more information.
  
  

• FRIENDS INDEED: Team dedicated to supporting parishioners in times of need. Contact Janis Wade for more information. (Pastoral Caregiving)
  
  

• GARDEN & GROUNDS KEEPERS: Caring for our plantings and property, contact Linda Davis for more information. (Parish Life Support)
  
  

• GIFTS & TALENTS WORKSHOP: Contact Nell Campbell for more information.
  
  

• GODLY PLAY: Trained adult storytellers and door keepers host this Montessori-based Sunday school for kids 2 ½ through 3rd grade. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• GOOD SHEPHERD & THE WORLD: Sunday morning learning seminar for adults meeting at 9:45am on Sunday mornings during the school year. Click here to find information about the current topic as posted on our blog each week. Contact Father Charles Fels if you have a topic suggestion or for more information. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• HOLY EUCHARIST: Contact Deacon Lani Hubbard for more information.
  
  

• HOSPITALITY: Sign up to be a coffee hour host & help with special parish events. Contact June Goforth for more information. (Parish Life Support)
  
  

• INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: One-on-one structured sessions. Contact Sister Michael Julian. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• J2A (JOURNEY TO ADULTHOOD): Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information.
  
  

• LADIES TEA & FASHION SHOW: Contact the Mission Partnership Leader for more information.
  
  

• LITURGY OF LIGHT: Contact Deacon Lani Hubbard for more information.
  
  

• MARTHA'S KITCHEN: Cooks and delivery teams that provide food for parish families in times of need. Martha's Kitchen meets every other Tuesday at 10am in the church kitchen. Contact Sue Dunn or Melinda Davis for more information. (Pastoral Caregiving)
  
  

• MEN'S CLUB: Fellowship with a purpose. Contact Dave Blankenbeckler for more information. (Parish Life Support)
  
  

• MID-WEEK WORSHIP: 6:30pm on Tuesday nights. Contact Deacon Lani Hubbard for more information.
  
  

• MISSION PARTNERSHIP: Fun with a purpose. The Mission Team meets the first (1st) Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Contact Becky Blankenbeckler for more information. (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• MISSION TEAM: see MISSION PARTNERSHIP (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• MISSION TRIP: Contact the Mission Partnership Leader for more information.
  
  

• MS. GOOD SHEPHERD: Our men folk dress up and perform talents to raise money for the Mission Partnershhip. Contact the Mission Partnership Leader for more information.
  
  

• MUSIC MINISTRY: Choir and instrumental musicians of all ages, contact Jim Rogers for more information. (Worship Support)
  
  

• NAMETAGS: If you would like an updated nametag, please contact Jennifer Bohlken.
  
  

• NURSERY CARE: Serving our littlest lambs and their families on Sundays from 9:45am to the conclusion of late service. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information. (Worship Support)
  
  

• OVERNIGHT VIGIL: Contact Deacon Lani Hubbard for more information.
  
  

• PEACE FELLOWSHIP: Working and praying for peace and social justice throughout the world. Contact Roberta Boone for more information. (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• PRAYER REQUESTS: Contact the church office by phone (865-687-9420) or email (cotgs@bellsouth.net).
  
  

• RITE 13: Christian Formation class for young teens meeting at 9:45 on Sunday mornings. Our middle schoolers also meet every Sunday night from 5-7pm during the school year. Dinner is included. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information if you would like to provide food on a Sunday night. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• ROOM BUTLERS: Stewards of our common spaces. Contact Nancy Griffith for more information. (Parish Life Support)
  
  

• SCHOOLS IN NEED: Supporting Spring Hill Elementary and other schools with basic student needs including clothes, food cards, school supplies. Contact Deacon Lani Hubbard or Becky Sharpe. (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• SPIRITUAL FORMATION GROUPS: Small groups that meet regularly for 6-8 weeks. Contact Sister Michael Julian for more information. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Contact Deacon Lani Hubbard for more information.
  
  

• STEPHEN'S MINISTRIES: Contact Janice Wade for more information.
  
  

• SUNDAY BULLETINS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions are due by Tuesday afternoon to the church office by phone (865-687-9420) or email (cotgs@bellsouth.net).
  
  

• TALENT SHOW: Generally held in January, contact the Mission Partnership Leader for more information.
  
  

• UNITED THANK OFFERING: Individual daily gifts gathered in little blue boxes as a parish quarterly to help the world. Contact June Goforth for more information. (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• USHERS: Welcoming greeters. Contact Billy Pavlis for more information. (Parish Life Support)
  
  

• UTO: see UNITED THANK OFFERING (Outreach Teams)
  
  

• VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: One week of fun, with a purpose for rising Kindergarten – 5th grade. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• VBS: see VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)
  
  

• VESTRY: Rotating lay leadership. The Vestry meets the third (3rd) Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Contact Nancy Griffith, the Senior Warden, for more information. (Parish Life Support)
  
  

• WEBSITE COMMITTEE: The Website Committee is always welcoming more members. Contact Richard Horack for more information.
  
  

• WEEKLY E-NEWS: Items for the Weekly e-News are due via email (cotgs@bellsouth.net) or phone (865-687-9420) by 9pm on Wednesday nights for publication the next morning. Contact the same to have your name added to the distribution list.
  
  

• WORSHIP ACCESSIBILITY Large print lessons, downloadable sermons, contact Melinda Davis or Richard Horack for more information. (Worship Support)
  
  

• WORSHIP TEAM: If you would like to help with the following positions: ushers, acolytes, readers, licensed chalice bearers, contact Deacon Lani Hubbard for more information. (Worship Support)
  
  

• YOUTH MISSION TEAM: Christian formation class for older teens meeting at 9:45 on Sunday mornings. Our high schoolers also meet every Sunday night from 6-8pm during the school year. Dinner is included. Contact Marjorie Thigpen-Carter for more information or if you would like to provide food on a Sunday night. (Christian Formation and Spiritual Development)