SALE OF PALESTINIAN ITEMS, including traditional handwork of olive wood carving, embroidery, pottery, jewelry, glass, cashmere scarves, kefiyas, and more,  December 9, Narthex, in conjunction with the Adult Forum.  George and Martha Monson Lowe will speak on the topic “Palestinian Art as Nonviolent Resistance in the Land Called Holy”.  They will share their personal experiences from their times teaching and living in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem.  The focus of their presentation will be on Palestinian visual arts as a form of personal expression and nonviolent resistance to the occupation.

Beautiful Palestinian items will be for sale from Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Hebron, Ramallah, and Gaza. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts, and special keepsakes while supporting Palestinian artisans and shopkeepers.

Tuesday, December 4
4:00 p.m. Mary Circle – Sharon Drew hosts

Wednesday, December 5
5:30 p.m. – Advent Service
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, December 6
No Bible Study
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Sunday, December 9 – Second Sunday of Advent
8:45 a.m. – Band Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion –11a.m. Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
11:00 a.m. – Adult Forum: Palestinian Art as Nonviolent Resistance in the Land Called Holy

On Sunday, December 2, Good Shepherd member and seminarian Amalia Vagts will share stories, photos and observations from her 10-day trip to Usa River, Tanzania with Wartburg Seminary in August of 2018. Amalia will invite Good Shepherd members to consider how we can learn more about welcome through a discussion of how Tanzanians live out the meaning of karibu – you are welcome.  

Tuesday, November 27
4:00 p.m. – Budget Committee

Wednesday, November 28
5:30 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Practice

Thursday, November 29
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor in the Narthex
5:30 p.m.- Executive Committee, Pastor’s Review

Sunday, December 2 – First Sunday of Advent
8:45 a.m. – Choir warmup
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – broadcast 11:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:50 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – Amalia Vagts shares her trip stories about Tanzania
3:00 p.m. – Pew to Pulpit at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF CONNECTING, GROWING, AND EMPOWERING: GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH,
1958 – 2018

Our congregation was established on November 24, 1958. We will celebrate our 60th anniversary on Sunday, November 25 with a Festival Worship Service with Holy Communion, recognition of Charter Members, and special music. Former pastor Rev. David Keesey-Berg will preach. A celebratory brunch and program will follow after the service in the Fellowship Hall.