ADULT FORUM DECEMBER 17 – “Bethlehem Today” All of us have an image of the “Little Town of Bethlehem” where Jesus was born. George and Martha Monson Lowe will share their experiences of Bethlehem today, having recently lived and worked We will focus on the lives of the Palestinian Christians, and discuss some of the face. They will have handcrafted items from people in Bethlehem and the surrounding area for sale on the 17th, including pottery, embroidery, pillows made of Syrian felting, and olive wood. Proceeds will go to support artists living in the Holy Land.

Shirley Arlene Pohl Casebere passed away on the morning of Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the age of 92 years.  She was born in Mankato, Minn. Oct. 24, 1925.  

The full Obituary for Shirley A Casebere may be found here.

A memorial service at Good Shepherd is scheduled for January 13, 2018, at 11:00 am.

Wednesday, December 13
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
1:00 p.m. – Communion at Wellington Place
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shaw Ministry – Harriet Hayes hosts
2:00 p.m. – Miriam Circle – Donna Bahr hosts
5:30 p.m. – Advent Service – informal meal gathering at Culver’s following
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, December 14
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pr. Amy
7:00 p.m. – Altar Guild Organizational Meeting

Friday, December 15 – January newsletter articles due

Sunday, December 17 – Third Sunday of Advent
8:15 a.m. – Choir Warm Up
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: “Bethlehem Today” – George Lowe and Martha Monson Lowe
5:00 p.m. – Sunday School Christmas Program

ADULT FORUM DECEMBER 10 – What role should Vesterheim Norwegian – American Museum play in our national discussion about immigration?  Vesterheim’s mission is to celebrate the living heritage of Norwegian immigrants to America and to share this cultural legacy for the inspiration and enrichment of people of all backgrounds.  As the museum makes plans for the future questions to ponder are, How it can do a better job of telling the Norwegian immigration story, and How that story can be made more relevant to those who are not of Norwegian ancestry?  Congregation member and Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson will lead what he hopes will be a back-and-forth discussion and is seeking your perspectives on this topic. 

Tuesday, December 5
4:00 p.m. Mary Circle – Marilynn Larson hosts

Wednesday, December 6
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
5:30 p.m. – Advent Service
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, December 7
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pr. Amy
12:00 p.m.- Communications Sub-committee
1:30 p.m. – Property and Management Committee
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Friday, December 8
11:30 a.m. – Education Committee

Sunday, December 10 – Second Sunday of Advent
8:45 a.m. – Band 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: Vesterheim and Immigration – President/CEO Chris Johnson