Pastoral Care

At Good Shepherd pastoral care is carried out by lay ministers and clergy. Working together we offer practical, emotional, and spiritual support for those who are ill or recovering, weary, bereaved, frail, and alone. Whether praying with the sick or visiting the homebound, taking a casserole or making a phone call, we extend and receive Jesus' compassion in all that we do. We learn discipleship through works of mercy. We preach the gospel through acts of kindness. Our ministry groups always welcome new members. Training is provided, and support is only a phone call (or email) away. Join us!

Casserole Patrol – Members take a prepared meal to the home of a parishioner when an emergency occurs or when there is a special need. To volunteer to help or if you need this service, contact Barbara Monk at (281)360-1310, or the church office at (281)358-3154.

Healing Ministry Team (Order of St. Luke) – Offers healing ministry at the Wednesday night healing service and during the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service. The group also sponsors classes on Christian healing and an annual healing mission. Members prepare for ministry through study, reading, and practice. For more information, contact Dianna Campbell: (281)360-8262 or fishin_nanna@hotmail.com

Kingwood ACTs & Second Family – Care Teams minister to frail adults, those living with HIV/AIDS, and others with special needs by providing occasional meals, transportation, home visits, and other helpful services. We meet monthly to share experiences and offer each other support. We assist members of Good Shepherd as well as non-members in the wider community. For more information call Sandy Deabler, (281)360-7255.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs) Team members take communion to homebound or nursing home bound parishioners each month. Licensed LEVs may be accompanied on their visits by volunteers who need not be licensed. To participate in or receive this ministry contact Roy Lively at (281)358-0970.

Prayer Chain – Prayer requests are sent out via email. To become a member of the chain or to ask the chain to pray, contact Betty Herring at 281-358-1825 or betteherring210@yahoo.com

Cursillo This spiritual weekend Christian experience expands and deepens your faith. For more information contact Barbara Monk at (281) 360-1310.

Hospital Visits Schedule hospital visits by the parish clergy by contacting the church office at (281) 358-3154. Assisted Living/ Nursing Home Visits Lay ministry group members visit parishioners, family members, and others in these facilities. Contact the church office if you know anyone who would appreciate a visit.

ADD/ADHD Family Support Group -The Attention Deficit Disorder Association - Southern Region (ADDA-SR) Kingwood/Humble/Atascocita Chapter is a nonprofit organization that meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 - 9 P.M. at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood in room 205. Our next meeting will be held Thursday, August 14. We will welcome Dr. Laura Secrest as our guest speaker. Dr. Segrest is a licensed clinical psychologist and will speak about, "Meeting the Developmental Challenges of Attention Deficit Disorders from Childhood to Adulthood." Her presentation will address the specific challenges that individuals with Attention Deficit Disorders may face at each developmental stage, from preschool to adolescence and adulthood, as well as strategies to improve functioning and promote healthy development. For more information, please contact Susan Mac Hugh at (281)812-3182 or email: MrsQ123@aol.com

Alzheimer’s Support Group A monthly support group for family members and care givers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia- related disorders. The group is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The meetings are the second Monday of each month, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., in room 215. For more information, contact Barbara Hemphill at (281) 361-7786 or by email at bookworm@kingwoodcable.com

Healing Ministry Team A vital part of who we are as a parish, the team is made up of a group of people, both members and non-members of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL), who believe healing and wholeness are God’s gifts to us today just as they were when Jesus was on earth. Our ministry is based on scripture and we are devoted to study, prayer, and growth in our relationship with God. The OSL rule of life and standards of ministry are the foundation of our group and most of our study materials come from them. The OSL will continue to meet on the second Wednesday evening each month following the Healing Service. This meeting’s format includes a time of meditation, a study period, and a prayer time.

Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they might solve their common problem and help others recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. Our primary purpose is to stop gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same. Gamblers Anonymous meets weekly at Good Shepherd. For more information, call (713) 684-6654. or see www.gamblersanonymous.org

Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse This 12-step peer support group for women who were sexually abused as children offers a safe place to share thoughts and feelings that will be received with respect and support. If you are a survivor, at least 18 years of age, and would like more information, contact the church office at (281) 358-3154. Any contact will be kept confidential.