Sept. 17^th – Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer: Luther’s Liturgical Revolution: Its Enduring Impact

Martin Luther’s proposals for liturgical reform together with his sacramental thinking made an impact upon the understanding and practice of Christian worship that endures into the present. The forum will explore the ritual, theological, and musical dimensions of this legacy in relation to Luther’s fundamental aim that the practice of worship nurture faith (trust) in God and love for the neighbor. The question will be posed: what is the future for this legacy?

Thomas H. Schattauer is Professor of Liturgics and Dean of the Chapel at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, where he has taught since 1996. He is the author of over thirty articles and essays in liturgical history and theology, the editor of Inside Out: Worship in an Age of Mission (1999), a participant in the work that led to Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006), a contributor to the Brill Companion to the Eucharist in the Reformation (2011), and a past president of the North American Academy of Liturgy.

Decorah’s Driftless Dodgers will host the Menomonie Blue Caps (straight from the Field of Dreams) for a vintage baseball game at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 16th. The game will be played at the open playing field on the lower campus of Luther College (northwest of the field house). This will be a benefit game, with donations going to the Decorah Free Clinic.

Good Shepherd members Loyal Rue and Dan Bellrichard play for the Driftless Dodgers.  Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and join in the fun. The Driftless Dodgers are sponsored by Java John’s Coffee Shop and by Decorah Bank & Trust. For more information about the Decorah Free Clinic search the web for “Decorah Free Clinic”.

Tuesday September 12
9:30 a.m. – Anna Circle – Carol Hasvold hosts
6:30 p.m.- Stewardship Committee and Stewardship for All Seasons Task Force- Narthex

Wednesday, September 13
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – Communion at Aase Haugen (NOTE earlier time this month only)
2:00 p.m. – Miriam Circle – Carol Hasvold hosts
4:30 p.m. – Executive Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, September 14
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study
4:30 p.m. – Space Exploration Task Force- Narthex

Sunday, September 17 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion -11am. Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum- Luther’s Liturgical Revolution: Its Enduring Impact -Thomas Schattauer

On Sunday, September 10, three major events will occur at Good Shepherd!  

— Rally Sunday – As we kick off Sunday School, the kids will lead the worship service.  Kids meet at 8:30 am to practice in the Fellowship Hall.  Following worship , the kids will have a fun day in their newly updated classrooms!  The 4-year-old – 4th grade class will meet in the Sunday School room by the small kitchen.  The Youth Forum (Middle School and up) will meet in the Annex.

— Space Exploration Taskforce (SET) Adult Forum – SET spent the summer asking questions of groups within our congregation about “how our buildings and spaces help us serve God and others?” and “how they help us serve God and others in new ways?”  Join us in the Fellowship Hall to hear and share your perspective on how Good Shepherd’s space supports us in our mission.

— Welcome Friends and Neighbors Picnic – The 8th annual picnic will be held in our backyard featuring local food, live music including the Good Shepherd band, games for kids, a marshmallow roast, and great conversation.  In the event of rain, the picnic will be in the Fellowship Hall.