Remember to “Spring Forward” on Sunday, March 11!  

Midwest Encounters Middle East 

Mark & Lois Finanger will reflect on their 28 years of living and working in Saudi Arabia. The Finangers will emphasize the unique challenges of navigating the Saudi culture, past and present.

GOOD SHEPHERD’S LENTEN EVENTS AND WORSHIP – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7:

NOONTIME RECITALS – The Lenten Recital Series begins this month. The recitals, held in the sanctuary, last approximately 30 minutes. The public is welcome. Attendees are welcome to bring lunches; coffee and light desserts will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the performance.

RECITAL, 12:15 p.m. – Professional Cellist Craig Hultgren will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s G Major Suite, “Quiet Music” by Andrew Rindfleisch, and one of his own improvisations accompanied on the organ by Brooke Joyce. Hultgren moved to the Decorah area in 2015. He is an advocate for newly created music; close to 300 works have been written for him.

WORSHIP, 5:30 p.m. –  Thirst No More – From Pastor Amy: Isaiah calls us to be fed and nourished by God’s word. Resurrection is like a free feast, baptism like water for the thirsty, God’s grace like rain on the earth. The service begins with the liturgy for Evening Prayer from ELW. Congregation members Amalia Vagts, John Jefferson, and David Judisch will read contemporary poet Emily Ruth Hazel’s work “Word of Mouth”, based on Isaiah 55:7-13. The Bible passage and poem can be found at this link: https://sparkandecho.org/illumination/word-of-mouth_emily-ruth-hazel/ Guest choir,  Luther College Norsemen, conducted by Mark Potvin, will participate in the service.

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

Tuesday, March 5
9:30 a.m. – Mary Circle – Marilyn Anderson hosts

Wednesday, March 7
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
12:15 p.m. – Lenten Recital – Craig Hultgren, cello
5:30 p.m. – Midweek Lenten Service – Soup Supper following
6:45 p.m. – Handbell Practice
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, March 8
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor Amy – Narthex
12:00 p.m. – Stewardship Committee, Preus Library
1:30 p.m. – Property & Management Committee
7:30 p.m. – Worship & Music Committee

Friday, March 9
11:30 p.m. – Education Committee

Sunday, March 11 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:45 a.m. – Handbell Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion -11:00 a.m. Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – Midwest Encounters Middle East – Mark & Lois Finanger

ADULT FORUM, Sunday, March 4, 2018 – “Immigration. Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.”

Melissa O’Rourke, an attorney who is part of the NEI Peace and Justice Center immigration working group, will present information on the legal aspects of the immigration process, such as who can apply, how long is the process, what is meant by “chain migration”, what is DACA and what are its implications. Melissa, along with Lyle Otte and Marty Steele, will answer questions and provide information important to those who are advocates and allies for immigrants. Marty will provide brief information on AMMPARO activities.