REMINDER ABOUT SUNDAES ON SUNDAY CELEBRATION – On Sunday, July 26, we will say farewell to Pastor April who has served Good Shepherd as interim pastor so faithfully and enthusiastically since November 2014. We will honor and celebrate her ministry with us in several ways on Sunday morning. Beginning at 9:10 am we will have a Hymn Sing; Pastor April exhorts us to “Open up your throats and praise God.” The Worship Service with Holy Communion will follow.

Immediately after the Worship Service, the “Sundaes on Sunday” celebration potluck will take place in the Fellowship Hall where everyone can build their own sundaes. Homestead Ice Cream from Waukon will be served with a variety of toppings. President Jim Fritz will preside as MC to provide a short program. Please be on hand to thank Pastor April for her exceptional ministry with us and to wish her well in her future work.

A conscientious and stalwart crew of Good Shepherd volunteers has been baking Krumkake for the Good Shepherd Nordic Fest booth this week.  The yellow booth is located in front of the Bank of the West and is clearly marked with a sign saying “Krumkake” so can’t be missed!  Join us for delicious treats which truly represent “Norwegian” culture and history. Photos courtesy of Jeri Laursen.

Monday, July 20 –
8:30 am; 1:30 pm – Krumkake baking in Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, July 21 –
8:30 am; 6:00 pm – Krumkake baking in Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, July 22 –
8:30 am – Krumkake baking in Fellowship Hall
2:00 pm – Pastor April leading Worship at Aase Haugen Home with Holy Communion
5:30 pm – Wednesday evening outdoor service with Holy Communion and light potluck supper following

Sunday, July 26 –
8:45 am – Choir rehearsal
9:10 am – Hymn Sing preceding Pastor April’s Farewell Service
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion; Saying Farewell to Pastor April

10:30 am – “Sundaes on Sunday” – Farewell Celebration potluck with short program in Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship service

One of the unanticipated repercussions of having an online congregation directory is that deaths are noted immediately when the names are deleted. It has been pointed out that this can be painful and distressing. To address this problem, Pastor April has suggested that we provide a subheading under the Connect tab on the homepage which leads to the link “Blessed Memory.”

Names at this site are posted in memory of individuals who were members of Good Shepherd or who were former pastors. Names are removed from the Good Shepherd online directory after the individual’s death and immediately added to this page. Following the ancient practice of mourning the death of a loved one for a year and a day, the names will be removed using that timeline.   Details about the individuals can be found by entering the name in the search box on the website or by clicking on the link for the Good Shepherd blog and scrolling back to the approximate date of death.

Tuesday, July 14
2:00 pm Pastor April leading worship at Wellington Place w/Holy Communion

Wednesday, July 15
5:30 pm Wednesday Evening Worship Service w/Holy Communion

Sunday, July 19
8:45 am – Summer Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:30 am – Time of Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall – All are welcome!