ADULT FORUM NEXT WEEK – Congregation member Carol Hasvold will present a program and share slides taken on a recent trip to Germany which focused on the places where Martin Luther was born, lived, worked and died. The 500th Anniversary Celebrations of the Reformation have focused on Luther’s theology, but it is interesting also to learn more about the life of Martin Luther; the person.

LENTEN EVENTS AND WORSHIP – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21:

LAST RECITAL IN THE NOONTIME LENTEN RECITALS SERIES – 12:15 p.m. in the SANCTUARY — BEN HIPPEN, piano

A composer, Ben grew up in Decorah and returned recently to focus on writing and performing his original music. He will perform a program of his solo piano music, including selections from his two recent albums. More about Ben, his music, and music videos can be found at his website: www.benhippen.com

The half-hour recital is open to the public at no charge. Attendees are welcome to bring lunches; coffee and light desserts will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the performance.

WORSHIP, 5:30 p.m. – IN THE FIRE – From Pastor Amy: For each of us there will be a time when we are engulfed by fire. Because of the resurrection of Christ, we can be confident that God is with us, no matter what or where the furnace. The service begins with the liturgy for Evening Prayer from ELW. “The Story of the Three Young Men”, from Daniel:1-3, will be read by Jonathon Struve, John Jefferson, Bob Larson, and Kristin Underwood. The text of this story, the last one in ELCA pastor Thomas L. Weitzel’s Six Stories for the Easter Vigil, can be found here: http://www.liturgybytlw.com/Lent/VigStory.html The Luren Singers, directed by member David Judisch, will participate in the service.

A Simple Soup Supper, prepared and served by congregation members, follows the service. All are welcome!

A Celebration of the Life of Marv Klocke will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Decorah, with Pastor Amy Larson officiating.  Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, at a later date, with Full Military Honors by Decorah’s Veterans and Military Organizations, and U.S. Army personnel.

Visitation will be held one hour before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  A luncheon will follow the service.  A full obituary may be found at the Fjelstul Funeral Home website and at this link:  Obituary for Marvin Klocke

Tuesday, March 20|
9:30 a.m. – Anna Circle – Joanne Ylvisaker hosts at Aase Haugen
5:00 p.m. – Social Justice Committee
7:00 p.m. – Congregation Council|
7:00 p.m. – CLA Circle – Judy Schoel hosts

Wednesday, March 21
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
12:15 p.m. – Lenten Recital – Ben Hippen – Piano
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry – Connie Buresh hosts
5:30 p.m. – Midweek Lenten Service -Luren Singers, Soup Supper following
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, March 22
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor Marion – Narthex

Sunday, March 25 – Palm Sunday
8:45 a.m. – Handbell Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – Live Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – In the Footsteps of Martin Luther, Carol Hasvold