Good Shepherd News and Events, November 30-December 6

November 29, 2015 by

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Monday, November 30
7:00 pm – Budget Committee Meeting

Tuesday, December 1
4:00 pm – Mary Circle, Marion Hanson, Host
6:30 pm – Altar Guild Gathering
8:00 pm – Worship and Music Committee

Wednesday, December 2
5:30 pm – Evening Worship
6:15 pm – Simple Supper provided, intergenerational faith conversation
6:30 pm – Confirmation Festival at Decorah Lutheran
7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 pm – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, December 3
10:00 am – Adult Bible Study
5:00 pm – Community Meal at First Lutheran
7:00 pm – Budget Committee Meeting

Saturday, December 5
4:00 pm – Luren Singers Reception following caroling

Sunday, December 6
8:45 am – Youth Handbells Rehearsal
9:30 am – Worship –Second Sunday of Advent
10:30 am – Fellowship Hour
10:45 am – Sunday School – Lise Kildegaard sharing the Christmas Story and Christmas Program practice
10:50 am – Chat with Pastor Amy; Jan. Ministry Team and New Members

We will share Holy Communion and light the Advent Wreath at all services.

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This Week at Good Shepherd, November 23-29

November 23, 2015 by

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Wednesday, November 25th
7:30 am – NO MEN’S BREAKFAST
2:00 pm – Pastor Amy at Aase Haugen
7:00 pm – Thanksgiving Eve service at Decorah Covenant Church
7:00 pm – NO CHOIR REHEARSAL
8:00 pm – NO BAND REHEARSAL

 

Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th
OFFICE CLOSED

Sunday, November 29th
8:45 am – Choir Warm-Up
9:30 am – Worship with Holy Communion – BROADCAST (11am), First Sunday of Advent, lighting of Advent wreath, dedication of new paraments
10:30 am – Fellowship Hour
10:50 am – Intergenerational event on Advent Prayer Calendar/Praying in Advent

 

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Syrian Refugee Crisis

November 20, 2015 by
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The Good Shepherd Social Justice committee has gathered resources to help us continue to reflect upon and respond the Syrian refugee crisis in light of recent terrorist attacks and political responses in the US. The resources include a statement from the president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) and a statement that LIRS suggests we bring to our elected officials. These resources have been compiled into a document that you can see here.  Statement from LIRS

 

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Gender-Free Bathrooms at Good Shepherd

November 18, 2015 by

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In keeping with our welcome to all, especially lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, Good Shepherd has added signage signifying the availability of gender free bathrooms. These single-stall bathrooms are also ADA accessible and have infant changing tables.

Using the restroom is a multi-daily issue for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Good Shepherd is glad to take this additional step to create a sense of belonging for transgender members and visitors to our congregation.

Our two gender-free bathrooms are located in the east hallway at Good Shepherd.

The new signs for our restrooms were donated by the company that makes them. Schools, churches, and nonprofits may be eligible for free signs by contacting the company.

Good Shepherd is a Reconciling in Christ congregation, affirming our welcome to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons to participate fully in the life of our congregation.

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This Week at Good Shepherd, November 16-22

November 16, 2015 by

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Monday, November 16th
6:00 pm – Evangelism Committee Meeting – Pr. Amy’s office

Tuesday, November 17th
7:00 pm – CLA Circle Meeting – Ann Naslund hosting
6:00 pm – Info piece planning meeting
7:00 pm – Council Meeting


Wednesday, November 18th
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast
12:00pm – Stewardship Committee Meeting – Pastor Amy’s office
1-3 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry, Helen Schweizer hosting
5:30 pm – Evening Worship
6:15 pm – Simple Supper provided, intergenerational faith conversation
7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 pm – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, November 19th
10:00 am – Adult Bible Study – Fellowship Hall
5:00 pm – Community Meal @ First Lutheran

Sunday, November 22nd
8:45 am – Band Warm-Up
9:30 am – Worship
10:30 am – Fellowship Hour
10:45 am – Communion Class- ages 4-15 and parents – meet in narthex

 We share in Holy Communion at all worship services

 

 

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