Join Rev. Ifuero for the second week of our summer sermon series: Villains of the Bible, from Church Anew. Our conversation continues with The Pharaoh, who you might remember from our GGS stories about Moses last fall. The Pharaoh was very powerful, he could decide to use that power to help care for the people of his land or to control them to make his own life easier. God has even more power than a pharaoh, come and hear how God reacts to people who use their power to control others. 

Don't let the comic book graphics trick you into thinking this is a sermon series for kids. We're covering big topics from inadequacy to fear, entitlement to violence, and more! Natalie has also put together worship booklets. The coloring pages and activity sheets can be used during the service, or taken home to carry the lessons on throughout the week. 

Important Reminder: Children are invited to join us for the worship services this summer. We do not have any scheduled volunteers for childcare or Playful Pastures in July & August. Families and care-givers are welcome to bring the weekly booklet or provided colouring supplies into the Nave. You may also bring items from home for children to play with & enjoy during the service. 

Sundays at 10:30 AM
Wednesdays at 9:00 AM (In Person Only)

Note: At the end of August we will be transitioning from Zoom to YouTube Live. Watch here for updates.

Come join us in the garden! We’re celebrating who we are, learning how to use our voice, and sharing our gifts with our community. Visiting gardeners will explore a series of Old and New Testament stories and learn that people in the Bible are just like us! Join us as we wonder, shout, share, build community, and help others. 

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Come to Good Shepherd to watch the World Cup for free! We have a large projection screen and comfy new chairs. Everyone is welcome, all we ask is that you help us keep the watch parties family friendly. 

No drinking, smoking, vaping or drug use is allowed in the church or on church grounds. 

Please note that we have had to cancel the watch parties planned on Saturday July 11 and Saturday July 18. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Quarter-Final Matches
Thursday, July 9 | 2:00 PM
Friday, July 10 | 1:00 PM - The Taqueria Rivera Taco Cart will be set up in the parking lot, weather permitting.
** Cancelled ** Saturday, July 11 | 3:00 PM
** Cancelled ** Saturday, July 11 | 7:00 PM

Semi-Final Matches
Tuesday, July 14 | 1:00 PM - The Taqueria Rivera Taco Cart will be set up in the parking lot, weather permitting.
Wednesday, July 15 | 1:00 PM

Third Place Play-Off
** Cancelled ** Saturday, July 18 | 3:00 PM

Final Match
Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 PM

Free Popcorn and iced tea will be available. Guests can bring snacks & drinks as well.

Stay after the service for hamburgers and hotdogs fresh off the grill. RAMMS will be taking donations to support youth ministry and outreach programs in our community. 

After lunch help us install the bookracks for our chairs. We'll have the World Cup Finals Match on, plus popcorn and iced tea. Installing the bookracks is easy, all you need is a set of needle nose pliars and to be able to sit on the floor. Teens & kids can help by bringing chair racks over to each chair and cleaning up the little plastic plugs you'll remove with the pliers. Once the book racks are in place, we'll also need volunteers to help put the service books and hymnals onto the racks. We thank you all in advance for joining us for burgers, bookracks and ball games!

July FundScrip Order Forms have been submitted. They should be ready for pick up this Sunday, Michelle or Janice will reach out if there is a shipping delay.  

The next order will be placed on Sunday August 2. Fill out an order form online by clicking HERE!

Visit our FundScrip Page for all the information you need to make an order. 

Have questions or need help?
Please contact Janice Gerbrandt
jger@shaw.ca
780‑777‑1907

Thank you for supporting Good Shepherd in this simple and practical way!

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Michelle is still recording emergency contact information for our parish members. If you haven't provided one, please consider doing so this summer. 

You might be thinking "why does Good Shepherd need my emergency contact", and there are a few different reasons. Most recently, someone forgot their phone at church and we didn't have another way to get in touch with them. Or, maybe you haven't been to church in a few months and have been too busy or overwhelmed to return a missed call. If you have a medical emergency here and we need to call an ambulance for you, who would you like to meet you at the hospital, or to check on your house until you're home?

If you are not sure, consider some of these ideas. Your emergency contact can be your next door neighbour, a friend from the church, or the admin office of your supportive living/nursing home. Think of someone you would trust to water your plants or feed your pet if you went out of town for vacation. You can choose a family member, such as an adult child, a sibling, grandparent, or other relative. Some people might have a coworker in mind as well. The important thing is to let that person know, so they aren't surprised or confused if we do need to call them. 

Summer Coffee Host Invitation

Coffee Hour after church is a big part of our fellowship ministry. We need folks who don't mind coming to church a bit early to get the coffee urn steeping, or staying a bit late to wipe down the tables. Learning how to run the coffee urn only takes a few minutes, once it's set up our coffee hosts can head into the Nave and enjoy the service. When announcements start is when you get the kettle boiling for the teapot. During Coffee Hour most people are quick to put their used dishes in the dishwasher so clean up is a breeze. You don't even need to like coffee to be a part of our Coffee Host Team!

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School (VBS) planning continues. Join us to host dinner and the "Just Like Me" program. VBS dates are July 30, Aug, 6, 13, 20, and 27, times will be confirmed soon. If you would like to participate as a dinner host, station leader, set up team, clean up team, or support our August VBS plans in any other way please let Natalie or Michelle know. 

This week we particularly thank Rayahna for spending her worship time colouring with the kids during the service. 

I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you. Phil 1:3-4 

Today and during the week we pray for:

• Those who are sick, suffering or in need: 
• In our parish: Tom, Shan, Grace S, Anne, Bill, Betty Ann, Michelle, Glenda, Christina, and Glen.
• Throughout the diocese: Elliott, Elaine, Bob, Paul, Rhea, Mason, Mitchell.
• In the Diocese of Edmonton:
• Our Bishop, Steve; our Dean, Alex; our Archdeacons; our Canons; and support staff.
• For Archdeacons: Chelsy, Jonathan, Travis, and Jordan.
• For our Military chaplains at CFB Edmonton: Helen, Eric, Rebecca, and Jennifer.
• In our partner Diocese of Buyé:
• For Gakoni Parish: and their Rector, Abraham.
• Our siblings in Christ:
• From Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 First Nations, from the Métis Nation of Alberta, and from the Métis Settlements in Alberta.
• For all First Nations people of Treaty 6.
• We pray for this parish of the Good Shepherd
• For Jordan, our rector; Stacey, our Deacon; Lee, Gary, and Ifuero, our Honorary Assistants; for Anthony and Helen, our lay evangelists; for Ruby, Mark, and Stefan, our lay readers; for Talesa, our Music Director; Natalie our Youth and Family Ministries coordinator; and for Michelle, our Parish Administrator.
• For our Wardens, our Vestry, our roster of Volunteers, and the Prayer Ministry Team.
• For all those living in places of unrest:
• Particularly the Diocese of Buyé in Burundi, Iran, the USA, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo, Nigeria, and the Holy Land.
• For those protesting for racial justice, civil and human rights, and all people experiencing violence throughout the world. May the Lord comfort all those affected and may we, as a people, band together in our faith.
• We pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
• For all those impacted by natural disasters:
• For people impacted by extreme weather throughout the world. May the Lord shelter all of those in need, keep our rescue workers safe, and guide our hands and minds as we work to offer aid and prayers. 
• For all whose lives have enriched our own, especially Marina, even though they have died and for those who mourn.

We thank you Lord for all the blessings of this life, for listening to our prayers and petitions, and for always doing what is right for us in your eyes. We thank you for Your blessing on our needs and all whose lives are closely linked with ours: we ask that our Heavenly Father grant that we may bring others to know Jesus, our Lord and Christ, and love one another as He loves us, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

AMEN

Prayer List - If you know someone who should be prayed for publicly, please send their name to us at parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org. The list will be refreshed on a regular basis. If you know someone whose prayer request is more private, or who is unknown to the congregation, please ask the Prayer Chain to pray for them by contacting Kathy Lake at kalake@telus.net.

Forward Day by Day - Most of you may know already that our books arrived! Pick up a copy at the back of the Nave for a $2 donation that supports our ability to continue ordering printed copies. You may view the daily devotion online for free here: https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/fdd

Parking Reminder - As our Sunday attendance grows, our parking lot is filling up! While this is good news, it comes with some challenges. Can you please ensure that you are parked inside the lines so that we maximize our space? If you can walk a bit further, can you park at the Sobey's lot to leave space for those who need a shorter journey? Can you leave the visitor parking at the front for visitors who are new to the church? If the parking lot is full, can you be mindful of your driving and not try to force your way into a space too small for you? Think of how you would feel, your first Sunday trying a new church, and someone crashes into your car because they were trying to squeeze into a space too small for them. As we welcome new members, let's make sure our welcome includes making space for parking. Thank you so much for supporting our welcoming culture. 

Memorial Bricks - Anyone wishing to purchase a Memorial Brick in the Chapel at Good Shepherd, please speak to Harold or Kathy Lake. A Memorial Brick costs $75.00, and is a lovely and lasting way to honour the memory of your loved ones. 

Little Free Pantry - Any donations you bring for the pantry can be placed directly into the pantry, if it is full we have a box in the narthex that items can be placed for restocking. As a reminder, please keep donations to shelf stable pantry items, and keep in mind how packaging or food might be impacted by hot or cold weather. We are in particular need of water and to-go or single serving foods and snacks that can be enjoyed without any cooking needed. 

Support Groups that meet at Good Shepherd:

If these are supports that you find helpful, thank you for doing what you need to take care of yourself. 

• AA and Al-Anon Meetings - Are being held at Good Shepherd every Friday at 8:00 PM. For information about meeting alternatives please visit edmontonaa.org. 
• NA Meetings - Are being held at Good Shepherd; a men's group meets every Saturday at 10:00 AM. For information about meeting alternatives please visit www.eana.ca.

Curious about other news in the diocese?
Visit https://edmonton.anglican.ca/news
We give thanks for your continued financial support, which allows us to continue serving the people God loves. If you're wondering how you can currently tithe, there are four possibilities. 
First, you can mail a cheque to the church. 

Second, you can EMT (email money transfer) to treasurer@goodshepanglican.org. Please include your full name and address with the transfer so we can make sure that tax receipts are sent out properly.
Third, you can donate via the "Give" button in the header or footer of our website, www.goodshepanglican.org
Fourth, you can set up Pre-authorized Giving (PAG), and have your donation sent directly from your bank account each month. Forms can be found on the diocesan website.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Michelle at parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org or Renita at treasurer@goodshepanglican.org

July 12, 2026 - 7th Sunday After Pentecost

Bible Reading:

Exodus 5:1-23
Psalm 119:105-112
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Appointed Music:
The Opening Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
The Gospel Hymn: Go Down Moses
The Offertory Hymn: Just As I Am
The Communion Hymn: Seek Ye First
The Closing Hymn: Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer

Rector - Archdeacon Jordan Ware: rector@goodshepanglican.org 

Deacon - Reverend Stacey Buffie: deacon@goodshepanglican.org 

Rector's Warden - Jordan Majeau: rwarden@goodshepanglican.org

People's Warden - Anthony Sterr: pwarden@goodshepanglican.org

Parish Administrator - Michelle Yee: parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org

Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator - Natalie Cloutier: family@goodshepanglican.org

Music Director - Talesa Mandin: music@goodshepanglican.org / talesapiano@gmail.com

Treasurer - Renita Olson: treasurer@goodshepanglican.org

Envelope Secretary - Marguerite Lefeuvre: envelopesecretary@goodshepanglican.org

15495 Castle Downs Road NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5X 4A8
780-456-4643
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