A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Good Shepherd for Sandra J. Scheib-Ostwinkle (September 08, 1946 – October 13, 2018) of Decorah, IA.  Pastor Amy Larson will officiate.  Fjelstul Funeral Home is assisting the family.  

Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, one hour before the service, at Good Shepherd.  A luncheon will follow the service.

Sandra is survived by her husband Dennis; her three sons and their families: Jay Scheib (Laine Rettmer) of Boston, MA, Brad (Angie) Scheib, Blake, Bennett and Brenna of Plymouth, MN, and Tim (Rachel) Scheib, McKenna, Raegan, Kamryn, Mattson and Renzie of Ankeny, IA; one brother, Jim (Stacy) Mattson of Welch, MN; three brothers-in-law, Michael (Jayne) Ostwinkle, Dean (Deb) Ostwinkle and Darryl Ostwinkle, and one sister-in-law, Julie Ostwinkle, all of Worthington, IA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to American Cancer Society (Cedar Rapids, IA Office, 4080 First Ave NE Suite #101, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402) or Make-A-Wish Foundation of America (Make-A-Wish Iowa, 3009 100th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322-3220).

Tuesday, October 16
12:30 p.m. – Stewardship Committee
5:00 p.m. – Social Justice Committee
7:00 p.m. – Congregation Council

Wednesday, October 17
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry – Sylvia Clisham hosts
5:30 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Practice

Thursday, October 18 – November newsletter articles due
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor in the Narthex
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Sunday, October 21 – Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
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 class/ Youth Forum
10:30 a.m. – Adult Forum – Voter Information Event – Fellowship Hall
3:00 p.m. – Pew to Pulpit at Pulpit Rock Brewery

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1:00 p.m. – MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR AMME ANDERSON – The service celebrating the life of long-time member Amme Anderson, who died on September 1, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, will be at Good Shepherd with Pastor Amy officiating. Visitation begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Roger W. and Amme E. Anderson Endowed Scholarship at Luther College for teacher education and music students. Blessed be the memory of Amme Anderson. A full obituary can be found at this link: http://www.fjelstul.com/obituary/alma-amme-anderson

Tuesday, October 9
9:30 a.m. – Anna Circle – Carol Hasvold hosts

Wednesday, October 10
10:30 a.m. Communion at Aase Haugen
1:00 p.m. – Communion at Wellington Place
2:00 p.m. – Miriam/Ruth Circle – Carrie Solberg hosts
5:30 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Practice

Thursday, October 11
10:00 a.m.- Bible Study with Pastor in the Narthex
1:30 p.m. – Property & Management Committee
5:00 p.m. – Worship & Music Committee

Saturday, October 13
1:00 p.m. – Amme Anderson Memorial Service

Sunday, October 14 – Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
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
11:00 a.m. – Adult Forum – The Reformation in Scandinavia presented by Marv Slind

October 7th – Faith and Politics – A Civically Engaged Church

Many of us grew up believing that politics has no place in the life of the church, and is strictly a private matter. While it’s true that partisan politics has no place in the church, it is also true that we are called to be a public church and to fully engage in the political process through voting and advocacy. In this forum, hosted by the Social Justice sub-committee, we will look at the scriptural and theological foundations of our baptismal calling “to strive for justice and peace in all the world.” We will talk specifically about the importance of voting and how our faith informs our decision making process. This forum is part of the ELCAvotes! Initiative at Good Shepherd.