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What's New:
As of 2/2: • Feb 14 MLK Commemoration, Apr 9-11 & May 14-16 Youth Events, & general announcements.
As of 1/25: •January & February Calendar Events added to website.
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Church of the Good Shepherd (Incorporated 2008) is the consolidation of the Church of the Holy Comforter, corner of St. Georges and Seminary Avenues, and St. Paul’s Church, corner of Irving Street and Elm Avenue. Our offices are located at 80 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Telephone 732.388.3460
We welcome all people to join us in our new ministry in the City of Rahway and Central New Jersey. It is our hope to continue the work of the Episcopal Church in this area by strengthening the many years of service of both former parishes and building up the community of believers in Jesus Christ of this new parish. Come worship with us and experience the joy of fellowship and communion in the Lord!
Sadly, Phyllis Lynda Volker, Junior Warden of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rahway, passed away on Thursday, January 21st at 1:55 A.M. Funeral Services were held on Monday, January 25th at Church of the Good Shepherd.
| Unless otherwise noted all events are at Church of the Good Shepherd 80 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ, 07065 |
| General Annoucements |
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•Altar Guild Members Needed Anyone interested in helping take care of the Altar by setting up before church service and cleaning up after church service please see Chris or Maxine.
•Flower or Candles If you would like flowers or candles on the altar in memory, anniversary, birthday, or celebration of your family or friends please contact Angela. Candles are $10.00. Flowers are $30.00
•Food Certificates The church is running a wonderful fundraiser, when you purchase Pathmark, Shoprite, and A&P certificates from Jerry the church receives 5% of your purchase. For example, you pay $20 for a Shoprite certificate, you get a $20 Shoprite certificate, and the church gets $0.50. Please see Jerry or pick up an order form in the rear of the church.
•Offering Envelopes are available for 2010. Please contact Frank if you need envelopes and please contact Jerry if your child/children want envelopes.
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| Calendar of Events |
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February 2, 2010 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00pm ESL Class
February 3, 2010 Wednesday 7:30pm Evening Service at Seminary Avenue Campus
February 4, 2010 Thursday 8:30am Rummage Sale Set up at Seminary Avenue Campus 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal
February 6, 2010 Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am Rummage Sale at Seminary Avenue Campus
February 7, 2010 Sunday 8:00am Mass 10:00am Mass 11:20 - 12:00pm (noon) Church School 12:00pm Mass in Spanish
February 9, 2010 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00pm ESL Class
February 10, 2010 Wednesday 7:00pm Vestry Meeting
February 11, 2010 Thursday 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal
February 14, 2010 Sunday 8:00am Mass 10:00am Mass 11:20 - 12:00pm (noon) Church School 12:00pm Mass in Spanish 3:00pm Absalom Jones Ministry will commemorate Martin Luther King Day in the Guild Room with a Pot Luck Supper and "The Influential Role of Men and Women of Color."
February 16, 2010 Tuesday - Shrove Tuesday NO ESL 6:30pm Evening Prayer followed by a pancake supper
February 17, 2010 Wednesday - Ash Wednesday 12:00pm (noon) Mass 6:00pm Mass in Spanish 7:30pm Mass
February 18, 2010 Thursday 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal
February 19, 2010 Friday 7:00pm Mass in Spanish in Chapel 7:30pm Stations of the Cross in Spanish 8:00pm Lenten Bible Study in Spanish
February 20, 2010 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00pm Food for Friends
February 21, 2010 Sunday 8:00am Mass 10:00am Mass 11:20 - 12:00pm (noon) Church School 12:00pm Mass in Spanish
February 24, 2010 Wednesday 7:00pm Mass in Chapel 7:30pm Stations of the Cross 8:00pm Lenten Bible Study
February 25, 2010 Thursday 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal
February 26, 2010 Friday 7:00pm Mass in Spanish in Chapel 7:30pm Stations of the Cross in Spanish 8:00pm Lenten Bible Study in Spanish
February 28, 2010 Sunday 8:00am Mass 10:00am Mass 11:20 - 12:00pm (noon) Church School 12:00pm Mass in Spanish
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April 9-11, 2010 Friday - Sunday Youth Event: Senior Retreat. See Kim or the bulletin board for more information.
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May 14-16, 2010 Friday - Sunday Youth Event: Spring Youth Event. See Kim or the bulletin board for more information.
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I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.... I know My sheep and My sheep know Me - just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father - I lay down My life for the sheep. John 10:11-15
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