6th Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist with The Rev. Melanie Lewis
Celebrant: The Rev. Melanie Lewis
July 4th at 11am11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
27 Good Shepherd Road
Bluemont, VA 20135
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In-Person and Online!!
Join us for our service of Holy Eucharist for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost as we celebrate Independence Day with prayers for our nation and patriotic hymns!
A hearty welcome to our guest celebrant this morning, The Rev. Melanie Lewis. Melanie is on staff as a clinical chaplain at Winchester Medical Center, and until recently was also the assistant at Christ Church, Millwood.
Our LIVE service begins at 11am. Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated folks. Please wear a mask if you are not yet vaccinated, for your safety and the safety of others. Masks and hand sanitizer are available.
If you are more comfortable continuing to keep your distance, we understand.
You can still join us for online worship, via Zoom, using the following link:
Click here to join Good Shepherd Zoom worship
Meeting ID: 230 268 4545 | Password: Get2gether
Click here for a PDF copy of this week's bulletin.
The Collect of the Day:
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for this Sunday:
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Psalm 48
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13
A Prayer for the Future of the Human Race: O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given us dominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence before the mystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposes for the human race, and new wisdom and determination in making provision for its future in accordance with your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
