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Good Shepherd - Church in Lake Wales, FL

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Lake Wales ridge, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a family committed to faithfulness through worship, prayer, fellowship and learning.

As we walk with Christ, we hope to grow in our love for God and our service to others.

More than 250 people gather each week for service, worship, education, evangelism and pastoral care. Find out when you can join us for a service, and then learn how to become a part of our parish.

Parish News

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

Lee Cobb performed J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor at the organ dedicatory recital on November 5th. Click to listen to a rough MP3 recording.

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How Many Episcopalians Does It Take to Run a Thrift Shop?

By Tomi Blackburn

The title of this article sounds like a riddle or a joke, but it’s no laughing matter that without many non-Episcopal “Friends,” Good Shepherd Thrift Shop wouldn’t be open for business five days a week because of a lack of volunteers. In its early history, only members of Church of the Good Shepherd worked in the store. But now this enterprise would really be history if it weren’t for the help of our non-Episcopal friends. Here’s a heartfelt salute to those Friends of Good Shepherd who make a weekly commitment to help our outreach mission in the community and in Santa Maria, Honduras.

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Monthly Parish Newsletter

April 2010

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March 2010

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Most Recent Sermon

The Power of God's Word

Posted July 18th, 2010

By Fr. Tom Seitz

Did you read the article this week about the scientist who altered one gene in a mosquito and it had the effect of making it 100% resistant to the malaria parasite? Not 80% or 90% resistant, but 100% resistant. Mosquitoes have 14,706 genes, and yet changing just one gene has the potential of ridding the entire planet of malaria. Isn’t it incredible how one small change can make such a huge difference!

All of our lessons this morning proclaim the good news that God has the will and the power to change our lives completely as well if we are but willing to allow his life-altering and life-giving word to penetrate our hearts and minds and wills.

Upcoming events

Stay-at-home work camp luncheon
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 12:30pm

We will feed 100 hungry campers who are attending the Care Center's stay-at-home work camp. If you can help with set-up or clean-up, please call the church office at 676-8578. Thanks!

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Vestry meeting
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 5:30pm
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Rally Sunday
Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 9:30am

After the 9:30 AM service, program leaders will be available in the parish hall to discuss our programs. We welcome new volunteers in any area. Afterward, please join us for a complimentary brunch.

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Return to two services
Sunday, September 12, 2010 (All day)

Beginning today, we will offer two Sunday services at 8:00 AM (Holy Eucharist Rite I) and 10:30 AM (Holy Eucharist Rite II.)

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Vestry meeting
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 5:30pm
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Find us

Church of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd

221 South Fourth Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: 863-676-8578
Fax: 863-676-1299

office@goodshepherdnews.com

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