Don’t forget to set  your clocks ahead on Saturday, March 11, to “spring forward” one hour on Sunday, March 12.

Tuesday, March 7
1:30 p.m. – UIARC Conference Gathering
4:00 p.m. – Mary Circle – Lynn Sootheran hosts at the church
7:00 p.m. – White Privilege Conversation in Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, March 8
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – Communion at Aase Haugen
12:15 p.m. – Lenten Organ Recital – Gregory Peterson
2:00 p.m. – Miriam Circle – Carol Hasvold hosts
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Service
6:00 p.m. – Soup Supper
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, March 9
NO Bible Study during Lent

Sunday, March 12 – Second Sunday in Lent
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour – Coffee Sale
10:45 a.m. – Adult Forum – Medieval Liturgical Drama for Easter Sunday
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School

Good Shepherd’s Women of the ELCA will host World Day of Prayer 2017 on Friday morning, March 3, beginning at 9:00 in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 701 Iowa Avenue. This annual ecumenical worship service, shared locally by six Decorah congregations, has been celebrated around the world since 1927. The women of the Philippines, host country for WDP 2017, have provided worship resources calling for an exploration of the concepts of economic justice and our response in light of God’s generosity. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. For WDP resources and additional information click here.

The Season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 1 with a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin our journey to the baptismal waters of Easter. During Lent the people of God reflect on the meaning of our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection. The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. What seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning in which we are washed in God’s mercy and forgiveness. With the cross on our brow, we long for the spiritual renewal that flows from the springtime Easter feast to come.

Tuesday, February 28
7:00 p.m. – White Privilege Conversation in Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m. – CLA Circle – Gail Judisch hosts

Wednesday, March 1
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Service
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, March 2
NO Bible Study during Lent
1:30 p.m. – Property & Management Committee
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Friday, March 3
9:00 a.m. – World Day of Prayer, GS Fellowship Hall

Sunday, March 5 – First Sunday in Lent
8:45 a.m. – Choir Warm Up
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Adult Forum – Christian Advocacy and Community Organizing
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School