A Good Shepherd potluck was held to “warm the winter” on Wednesday, February 11 for all to enjoy. A large crowd shared a meal in the Fellowship Hall on a cold, snowy evening.
Quilt of Valor Awarded to Richard Dinger
February 10, 2015 by
The Decorah Quilts of Valor group will be presenting quilts to nine men at Aase Haugen, who qualify to receive one, on Monday, February 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the dining room. One of the recipients is Good Shepherd Charter Member Richard Dinger. It would be nice if some folks from Good Shepherd would attend the presentation and be there to help honor Richard. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation <http://www.qovf.org/> is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Over 1,400 quilts have been awarded this month alone. All members of the Quilts of Valor Foundation staff are volunteers. Marie Freerking is a QOV member and will be assisting with this presentation.
Valentine Visits
February 8, 2015 by
During fellowship hour on Sunday, February 8, the Evangelism Committee invited members to participate in a “Valentine Visit” initiative. Valentine hearts, with the name and address of someone who would appreciate a visit, were distributed. The targeted audience were those members unable to attend services but it was emphasized that anyone might appreciate a special visit. This initiative is part of the Evangelism Committee’s participation in the “Warming Winter with God’s Love” endeavor held during the winter months.
Choir Sings at Wellington Place
February 3, 2015 by
On Sunday, February 1, the Good Shepherd choir provided a sing-a-long with residents at Wellington Place. Music was arranged by Music Director, Brooke Joyce. Choir members assisted residents with the music for the sing-a-long.
Decorah Community Free Clinic Donation
January 31, 2015 by
Jim Fritz, congregation president, and Jon Christy, Anniversary Committee co-chair, recently presented Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s donation of $915.00 to Bill Deutsch, of the Decorah Community Free Clinic at First Lutheran Church. In the fall of 2013, Good Shepherd established a Gift Fund as part of its “A Celebration Of Gathering: 25th Anniversary Of the Expansion of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Building and Mission”. A significant portion of the Fund was designated for local and global Mission Outreach endeavors. The Free Clinic was chosen as the local area agency and in the spring of 2014, Good Shepherd’s first contribution of $4,822.00 was presented.
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