An ELCA Congregation in Decorah, IA
Designing and Composing Good Shepherd’s Altar Paintings – A Conversation with the Artist, Doug Eckheart, Luther College Professor Emeritus of Art.
Have you ever wondered about the story behind these colorful altar paintings? Painted in 1972, this colorful triptych hangs on the north wall of our Fellowship Hall. On April 15th the artist will be with us to talk about Good Shepherd’s first altar paintings. Please note that we will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Tuesday, April 10
9:30 a.m. – Anna Circle – Joanne Ylvisaker hosts
5:15 p.m. – Evangelism Committee
Wednesday, April 11
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – Communion at Aase Haugen
1:00 p.m. – Communion at Wellington Place
2:00 p.m. – Miriam/Ruth Circle – Donna Bahr hosts
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, April 12
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study – Narthex
12:00 p.m. – Stewardship Committee – Preus Library
1:30 p.m. – Property & Management Committee
7:30 p.m. – Worship & Music Committee
Friday, April 13
1:30 p.m. – Education Committee
Saturda
y, April 14
9 a.m. – Spiritual Gifts Workshop – Fellowship Hall
Sunday, April 15 – Third Sunday of Easter
8:45 a.m. – Choir/Band Warm-up
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – Altar Paintings – Doug Eckheart
In 2009, the Churchwide Assembly authorized the development of a social statement on women and justice. The ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ has been at work since 2012 and brought the work to a crucial stage: On November 15, 2017, it released the Draft of a Social Statement on Women and Justice. The ELCA has now released the Draft of a Social Statement on Women and Justice. The comment period on the draft is open until September 30, 2018. You are invited to read it and use the Adult Forum on April 8 as an opportunity for comment and conversation. Wanda Deifelt will introduce the document and facilitate conversation. Copies of the draft are available outside the church office.
Rose Justine Lionberger, 89, died on March 16, 2018, at Wellington Place surrounded by her family. Pastor Amy Larson will officiate at the memorial service which begins at 10:00 a.m.; a luncheon will follow in the Fellowship Hall. The graveside service will be at Coon Prairie Cemetery, rural Westby, Wisconsin, later in the day. Justine, her late husband Rev. Paul, and daughters Mary, Ann, Ruth, and Martha are charter members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Luther College or Good Shepherd’s AMMPARO Fund. A full obituary can be found at the Fjelstul Funeral Home website: www.fjelstul.com/obituary/
Monday April 2 – Church Office closed
Tuesday, April 3
4:00 p.m. – Mary Circle – Julie Iverson hosts
Wednesday, April 4
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, April 5
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pr. Marion – Narthex
1:30 p.m. – Property & Management
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran
Saturday, April 7
10:00 a.m. – Justine Lionberger Memorial Service
Sunday, April 8 – Second Sunday of Easter
8:45 a.m. – Choir Warm-up
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – No Radio Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – Women and Justice – Wanda Deifelt
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