Monday November 20
11:00 a.m. – Memorial Service for Ed Kaschins

Tuesday, November 21
5:30 p.m.- Nominating Committee

Wednesday, November 22
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
6:00 p.m.- Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship at First Lutheran

Thursday-Friday, November 23-24 – Office Closed

Sunday, November 26 – Christ the King Sunday
8:45 a.m. – Band Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion– Live Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
No Sunday School or Adult Forum

Edward A. Kaschins, 78, died from complications of cancer on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth; two sons, Edward J. of Boulder, CO, and John of Minneapolis; and brother-in-law Lewis Wenzell of San Diego. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Edward Lewis; his parents, Allyce and Anthony Kaschins; mother-in-law, Elizabeth McKinnon and stepfather-in-law Claire McKinnon. 

The family will greet friends at a celebratory reception on Sunday afternoon, November 19, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Monday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m.; a luncheon will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed  to Luther College, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, or a charity of the donor’s choice.  Fjelstul Funeral Home is serving the family.  A full obituary is available here.

Tuesday November 14
9:30 a.m. – Anna Circle – At Aase Haugen
7:00 p.m. – Congregation Council Meeting

Wednesday, November 15
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry – Ingrid Callaghan hosts
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, November 16
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study in Narthex
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran
7:00 p.m. – Stewardship Meeting

Friday, November 17
11:00 a.m. – Education Committee

Sunday, November 19 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost
8:45 a.m. – Choir Warm Up
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – 11a.m. Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum: Pastor Marion on the Gospel of Mark
3:00 p.m. – Celebratory Reception in Remembrance of Ed Kaschins

Sunday, November 12, 10:50 am – Adult Forum

Tabita Green
Decorah Power board member and congregation member Tabita Green will discuss the initiative to create a municipal electric utility in Decorah. The discussion will also consider how such initiatives fit into a bigger vision for a new economy that is focused on cooperation, strong local economies, and the wellbeing of people and planet. Come ready to learn and ask questions!