News and Events, April 25-May 1

April 24, 2016 by

News Events

Tuesday, April 26
11:00 a.m. – Communications sub-committee
7:00 p.m. – CLA Circle – Baby Kit Assembly in Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, April 27
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
2:00 p.m. – Pr. Amy at Aase Haugen
6:00 p.m. – My Neighbor is Muslim Study Series: IV. ISLAM & CHARITY- Janeen Christy; moderator
7:00 p.m. – Choir rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, April 28
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study

Sunday, May 1– Bring Friends to Worship Sunday
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion, 6th Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour – Brunch with Friends – Coffee Sale 10:45 a.m. – Sunday School in Sanctuary, no Adult Forum
11:15 a.m.- Short Sunday School time in Sanctuary, friends welcome

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April 24 is St. Grubby’s Day

April 18, 2016 by

 

imgresGood Shepherd is sprucing up for spring.  Chores include cleaning windows, shampooing rugs, clearing away cobwebs and bugs, picking up sticks, painting, refinishing, and uncluttering.  Congregation members are urged to wear their grubbiest work clothes to church to be ready to start work 15 minutes after church services end. Rumor is there will be pizza for all!

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My Neighbor is Muslim: Discussion-Study Series Continues at Good Shepherd

April 17, 2016 by

 images-1My Neighbor Is Muslim: Exploring the Muslim Faith

Good Shepherd continues this study-discussion series on Wednesday, April 20 focusing on Chapter III, Islam & Jews/Christians. The sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings in April and May, 6:00-7:00 p.m., in Good Shepherd’s Fellowship Hall. Participants are welcome to bring their own simple supper.
FUTURE SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, April 27 – IV. Islam & Charity – Leader: Janeen Christy
Wednesday, May 4 – V. Islam & Violence – Leader:  Makayla Marinack
Wednesday, May 11 – VI. Islam & Finance – Leader: Jaci Wilkinson
Wednesday, May 18 – VII. Islamic State – Leader: Lyle Otte
This study-discussion series resource was developed in 2015 by Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS) to help Lutherans in the state welcome Muslim neighbors. Lutheran Immigration and Refugees Services (LIRS) now provides this resource to congregations and discussion groups throughout the country.  The resource can be downloaded or a free print copy ordered from LIRS: lirs.org/myneighborismuslim

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News and Events, April 18-24

April 17, 2016 by

News Events

Tuesday, April 19
7:00 p.m. – Congregational Council

Wednesday, April 20
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry, Jane Kemp hosts
6:00 p.m. – My Neighbor is Muslim Study Series
III. ISLAM & JEWS/CHRISTIANS – Jane Kemp, moderator
6:00 p.m. – Choir rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, April 21
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study
5:30 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Friday, April 22
11:00 a.m. – Stewardship Committee

Sunday, April 24 – St Grubby’s Day
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion, 5th Sunday of Easter
10:30 a.m. – Short Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – No Adult Forum, Youth SS/Confirmation or Sunday School

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Luther Student Brass Quintet Recital at Good Shepherd, Sunday, April 17

April 13, 2016 by

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The New Fresh Five, a Luther College student ensemble under the supervision of Professor John Cord, will perform works by Holst, Bach, and others on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Members of the quintet, all first-year students, are Elliott Douma, Elyse Grothaus, Maddy Ihde, Gavin Shaeferly, and Michael Winkler. The recital is free and open to the public. Contact Jonathon Struve, congregation and Luther music faculty member, for additional information.

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