Joys &
Sorrows
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Joys
Claritta Ledbetter (Riddle) has a new baby girl. We give thanks for the birth of Meadow Mae born on May 6.
Let us pray
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself:
We give you thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon the Ledbetter family in giving them a daughter. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Grace Moulder has a new grandson. We give thanks for the birth of Grant Moulder born on May 30th.
Let us pray
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself:
We give you thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon the Moulder family. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Katelyn and Eric Bunning have a new baby girl. We give thanks for the birth of Mary Conner Bunning born on April 21.
Let us pray
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself:
We give you thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon the Bunning family in giving them a daughter. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sorrows
All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Olive Hazel Samuel, mother of Terry Samuel, died peacefully on June 5. Please keep Terry and family held close in your prayers.
For Olive
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Olive and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Samuel family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
June Hensley McDaniel, former longtime member of Good Shepherd, died peacefully on June 5 . Please keep her family in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For June
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, June and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the McDaniel family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
John William Sapp, grandfather of Kody Frey, died on May 31. Please keep Kody and his family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For John
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, John and welcome him into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Sapp and Frey families, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Martha Sue Barna, former longtime member of Good Shepherd, died on May 29. Please keep her family held close in your prayers. An obituary can be found HERE.
For Sue
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant, Sue and welcome her into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Those who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn, especially the Barna family, that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Good Shepherd Prayer List
* Please note that after a time names are removed from the prayer list. If you would like a name to be put back on the list, please contact the Church Office at 859.252.1744 or email office@gslex.org.
Nicholas, Michael, Sherrie Elaine, Len Cox, Bob Slone, Anna Hendren, Ann Miller, Brenda Johnson, Ben Bonfert, Annie Huguelet, Emily Greenfield, Jeffrey, Harrison, Michael Wilcox, Carolyn Jones, Parker Kuhn, Annabelle Salter and Paul, The Kissel Family, Keshaun, Nedra Preston, Philip Emery, Karla, Terry Jackman, Katherine Richards, Jay, Landon Hughes, the Rehner Family and the Bell Family, Alex, Phil M., Judy Suder, Adriana Toribio, Kathleen, Jim, Anna, The Kessinger Family, Kerri, William, Britt, Fielden Swimm, Molly, Lucy, Lisa Garrison, Meredith, Tommy, Karol, Nancy Engle
Holding each other close in prayer…
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A prayer practice for the people of Good Shepherd Church
The parishioner prayer list will resume on June 23