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Twenty-first Sunday After PentecostOctober 25, 2009

VISITORSVISITORSVISITORSVISITORSWe consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christwith you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious giftfrom God. In return, we would love to bless you according to yourneeds. Please let us know how we can do so.

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As you enter the church, please prepare your heart for worship.

The PreludeThe PreludeThe PreludeThe Prelude

HOLY EUCHARISTHOLY EUCHARISTHOLY EUCHARISTHOLY EUCHARIST

The Opening AcclamationThe Opening AcclamationThe Opening AcclamationThe Opening Acclamation

Songs of PraiseSongs of PraiseSongs of PraiseSongs of Praise

The Nicene CreedThe Nicene CreedThe Nicene CreedThe Nicene Creed

Please be seated.

The Dismissal of ChildrenThe Dismissal of ChildrenThe Dismissal of ChildrenThe Dismissal of Children (4 Year-Olds through 2nd Grade)

The Collect of the DayThe Collect of the DayThe Collect of the DayThe Collect of the DayAlmighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts offaith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what youpromise, make us love what you command; through JesusChrist our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson:The First Lesson:The First Lesson:The First Lesson: Isaiah 30:18-26

Psalm 23Psalm 23Psalm 23Psalm 23The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector

The Second Lesson:The Second Lesson:The Second Lesson:The Second Lesson: Hebrews 3:7-19

The Gospel ProcessionThe Gospel ProcessionThe Gospel ProcessionThe Gospel Procession

Please stand and sing.

The Holy Gospel:The Holy Gospel:The Holy Gospel:The Holy Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29

Please be seated.

The Sermon:The Sermon:The Sermon:The Sermon: He Leads Me In Right Paths For His Name's Sake

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The Prayers of the PeopleThe Prayers of the PeopleThe Prayers of the PeopleThe Prayers of the PeoplePlease stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down in awe of Gods willingness to hear us .

MembersMembersMembersMembers: Dean Johnson; Emily Reese; Willis & Josie Rhodes; Gary Westhausen.VestryVestryVestryVestry: Will Baysinger; Matt Creswell; Dean Johnson; Loys Johnson; GeorgeMankos; Annette Waldroop.

AMiA ChurchesAMiA ChurchesAMiA ChurchesAMiA Churches: All Saints Church (Spartanburg); Apostles Anglican (Knoxville);Christ Church (Jacksonville); Church of the Redeemer (Nashville); Grace AnglicanChurch (Gastonia); New Grace Church (Jacksonville); St. Peters Church (Mt.Pleasant); Trinity Church (Atlanta)

Seminarians:Seminarians:Seminarians:Seminarians: Jonathan Allen; Loys Johnson; Conor Mooney; Brad Troxell.

Expecting:Expecting:Expecting:Expecting: Alan & Angela Kaye Hawkins; Eric & Laura Speece; Matt & SaywardElliott.

Loved OnesLoved OnesLoved OnesLoved Ones: Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kim & Maggie Blutreich;Kat Brinyear; Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis; Dr. Art Chaney III; David Claycomb;

Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Tom Gridley; David & Christina Kristynikand David's military unit in Iraq; Collin Makohon; Hayley Makohon;Shelley Makohon; Ronnie Martin; Suesan McDonald; Janet & Graeme Myers;Lou Neuworth: Christine & Colin O'Connell; Sean OGrady; Patterson Family;Luke Reilly; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland; Heather Saltamacchio; Jim Sampson;Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Tanya Stoney; Margaret Rose Todd;Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Larry Whitehead.

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Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be unitedin your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice

and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. SilenceLord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may useits resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely l inked with ours, and grant that wemay serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give themcourage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for themmay be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saintsin your eternal kingdom. Silence

Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.

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The Great ThanksgivingThe Great ThanksgivingThe Great ThanksgivingThe Great Thanksgiving

Please remain standing.

The SanctusThe SanctusThe SanctusThe Sanctus

Please be seated as our Celebrant continues.

The Mystery of Our FaithThe Mystery of Our FaithThe Mystery of Our FaithThe Mystery of Our Faith

The Lords PrayerThe Lords PrayerThe Lords PrayerThe Lords Prayer

The Breaking of the BreadThe Breaking of the BreadThe Breaking of the BreadThe Breaking of the Bread

The InvitationThe InvitationThe InvitationThe Invitation

All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at Gods table. Please be seateduntil your row is invited to come.

At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to thesanctuary for communion.

The Confession of SinThe Confession of SinThe Confession of SinThe Confession of SinAnd now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of

our sins:Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;in your compassion forgive us our sins,known and unknown,things done and left undone;and so uphold us by your Spiritthat we may live and serve you in newness of life,to the honor and glory of your Name;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The PeaceThe PeaceThe PeaceThe Peace

Song of PreparationSong of PreparationSong of PreparationSong of Preparation

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We invite you to take advantage of several opportunities during Communion.

Offerings may be placed in the offering baskets located at either side of thealtar;

If you are in need of prayer, we invite you to connect with a member of ourprayer team at the petition station, located to the left of the altar:

To offer prayers on behalf of others, please visit the intercession station lo-cated to the left of the altar and light a candle as a way of interceding for some-one in need.

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The Communion HymnsThe Communion HymnsThe Communion HymnsThe Communion Hymns

Please stand.

The DoxologyThe DoxologyThe DoxologyThe Doxology

The PostThe PostThe PostThe Post----Communion PrayerCommunion PrayerCommunion PrayerCommunion PrayerAlmighty and ever-living God,we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual foodof the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;and for assuring us in these holy mysteriesthat we are living members of the Body of your Son,and heirs of your eternal kingdom.And now, Father, send us outto do the work you have given us to do,

to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen

The BlessingThe BlessingThe BlessingThe Blessing

The Hymn in RecessionThe Hymn in RecessionThe Hymn in RecessionThe Hymn in Recession

The DismissalThe DismissalThe DismissalThe Dismissal

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Altar FlowersAltar FlowersAltar FlowersAltar FlowersPlease contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation for futurefloral arrangements.

Prayer List RequestsPrayer List RequestsPrayer List RequestsPrayer List RequestsPlease contact Carol McIntyre (tcotgs@charter.net) with Prayer List requests. Inaddition, when it is time to remove someone from the list, please notify Carol as

soon as possible.

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The AnnouncementsThe AnnouncementsThe AnnouncementsThe Announcements

Wednesday Evenings at Good ShepherdWednesday Evenings at Good ShepherdWednesday Evenings at Good ShepherdWednesday Evenings at Good ShepherdBeginning Wednesday, November 3rd from 6:15-7:30, we will gather weekly for atime of intentional Christian growth. Make plans now to bring a friend to the firstfour-week session led by Pastor Kyle entitled Stress-Free Living: Hows It WorkingFor You? To accompany this adult course, Miss Jessica and her team will offer ahost of exciting opportunities for children through 5th grade. Details to follow.

Children's Activity Time (C.A.T. Time)Children's Activity Time (C.A.T. Time)Children's Activity Time (C.A.T. Time)Children's Activity Time (C.A.T. Time)Our first CAT Activity will be this Saturday, October 31st, for all children and their

families, at Rural Hill in Huntersville. We will meet there at 12:00 to explore thecorn maze together. More detailed information will be available soon. Please con-tact Jessica Coulter (jessica@tcotgs.org) with any questions.

A Day TogetherA Day TogetherA Day TogetherA Day TogetherLadies of COTGS are invited to participate in a day retreat on Saturday November7th from 9:45 to 2:30 at 262 South Street (across from IB School). Please park inthe Davidson UMC parking lot. For reservations, please contact Lesley Lee (704-663--6198 or generally@alltel.net) before October 31st. For further details, talk toLesley, Karyn or Margaret.

Operation Christmas ChildOperation Christmas ChildOperation Christmas ChildOperation Christmas Child Share the Love of Christ by Packing a ShoeboxShare the Love of Christ by Packing a ShoeboxShare the Love of Christ by Packing a ShoeboxShare the Love of Christ by Packing a ShoeboxOur children will be collecting packed shoe boxes and needed items forSamaritans Purse - Operation Christmas Child. For more information, please pickup a brochure from the children's ministry table outside the ark or visit the website(www.samaritanspurse.org). Please deliver packed shoe boxes and other donateditems to the children's ministry table no later than November 22nd. You will beblessed. The children thank you.

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StaffStaffStaffStaffKyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, kyle@tcotgs.org

Jessica Coulter, Director of Childrens Ministry, jessica@tcotgs.orgConor Mooney, Pastor to Students, conor@tcotgs.org

Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, eric@tcotgs.orgMelanie Johnson, Webmaster, melanie@tcotgs.org

Carol McIntyre, Administrative Assistant, carol@tcotgs.org

VestryVestryVestryVestryWill Baysinger Matt Creswell (Jr. Warden)Dean Johnson Loys Johnson, Sr.George Mankos (Sr. Warden) Annette Waldroop

The Church of the Good ShepherdThe Church of the Good ShepherdThe Church of the Good ShepherdThe Church of the Good ShepherdPost Office Box 643 605 South Street

Davidson, NC 28036704-895-0059

www.tcotgs.org