Adult Forum, January 28:  Mission Endowment Fund – Steve Holland and members of the Mission Endowment Fund Committee have spent the last year reexamining the Fund’s goals and processes and will present proposed changes to the Fund for the congregation’s approval at the annual meeting. Come hear a brief description of the proposed changes and join us in a discussion about the Fund’s role in the future of Good Shepherd.  Parents of college students, summer camp students, church wide youth assembly attendees, etc. are encouraged to learn about potential financial support and application deadlines. There will also be time for any further questions regarding the 2018 proposed budget and Child Abuse Prevention Program at the end of the forum time. 

Tuesday, January 23
12:15 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. – Epiphany Prayer Time
7:00 p.m. – C.L.A. Circle – Sharon Drew hosts

Wednesday, January 24
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
11:00 a.m. – Communion at Eastern Star
5:45 p.m. – Handbell practice
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, January 25
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor Amy – Narthex
1:30 p.m. – CNA Graduation with reception to follow
6:30 p.m. – Stewardship Committee Meeting

Saturday, January 27
9:00 a.m. – WELCA Winter Brunch and Annual Meeting – Fellowship Hall

Sunday, January 28 – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 a.m. – Choir Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – 11 am Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum visit area nursing homes
11:00 a.m. – Adult Forum in the Fellowship Hall: 2018 Annual Meeting

Adult Forum, January 21:  2018 Proposed Budget discussion, 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.  The Budget Committee will give a presentation regarding the proposed budget for 2018 followed by a question and answer session.  A projection of income for 2018 will be included.  The proposed Child Abuse Prevention Policy will be previewed as well.  

Tuesday, January 16
12:15 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. – Epiphany Prayer Time
5:15 p.m. – Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. – Congregational Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 17
10:30 a.m. – Communion at Aase Haugen
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry – Joyce Epperly hosts
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, January 18
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor- Narthex
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Sunday, January 21 – Third Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 a.m. – Band Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – 11 am Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum: 2018 Proposed Annual Budget discussion in Fellowship Hall.

Adult and Youth Forum, Sunday, January 14, 2018: Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM)

Kurt Hellman, a former YAGM volunteer who now serves as “Campaign Interpreter/Global Church Sponsorship” director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will be with us to talk about the YAGM program and the opportunities it offers our young adults for service. He will be joined by Kelly Harris, a Luther student who spent 2016-17 serving in Rwanda.