Announcements for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Worship
Sunday, April 12 — Second Sunday of Easter — Today we celebrate with readings from Acts 2:14a, 22-32 , Psalm 16 , 1 Peter 1:3-9 , and John 20:19-31. Harald Bringsjord will preach , with music led by Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, and Dave Osley. Communion will not be served today. Today's 10:30am service includes the baptism of Eliana Grace Larkin.
Sunday, April 19 — Next Sunday we worship with readings from Acts 2:14a, 36-41 , Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 , 1 Peter 1:17-23 , and Luke 24:13-35. Harald Bringsjord will preach. Communion will be served next Sunday. Worship is held at 8:30am (livestreamed) and 10:30am. Sunday School meets at 8:30am.
Gather & Celebrate
Bunco Night: Adults 18+ are invited Friday, April 17th at 6:00pm in the Mattes Center. Bring a $5 wrapped gift with an "Easter" theme.
W-ELCA Spring Convention: Hosted by Coon Valley Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 18. Registration begins at 8:00am, followed by worship at 9:00am with keynote speaker Bishop Emerita, the Reverend Dr. April Ulring Larson.
Celebration of New Members Dinner: The Church Council invites new or returning members to a welcome dinner on Tuesday, Apri 28th at 6:00pm.
Burrito Breakfast: Join us Sunday, May 3rd between services in the Mattes Center. Enjoy breakfast burritos with all the fixings; a free-will offering will be accepted.
Family Game Night: All ages are welcome Friday, May 8th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Mattes Center for games and fellowship.
Small Groups & Support
Good Shepherd Men’s Group: Meets Sundays at 6:30pm in the Mattes Center.
Lydia Circle: All women are invited for coffee, desserts, and conversation on Tuesday, May 5th at 1:00pm in the Quilt Room.
Good Shepherd Women (WELCA): The next meeting is Thursday, May 7th at 6:00pm in person in the Quilting Room or via Zoom. Officers include President Lori Lowell, Vice President Sue Bugge, Treasurer LeeAnn Lyden, and Secretary Sally Lindahl.
Grief Support Group: Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday; the next gathering is Thursday, May 14th at 3:00pm.
Cancer Support Group: Offers a safe space for patients and caregivers on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm in the Mattes Center; the next meeting is April 21st.
Dementia Support Group: Meets Tuesday, April 14th at 1:15am.
Get Involved & Support
Quilting for LWR: Join us Monday, April 13th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the quilting room to create quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
Food For Schools Project: This month’s featured fund helps stock area school food banks. Please make checks payable to the church with "Food for Schools Project" in the memo.
Media Team: Volunteers are needed to run PowerPoint for both services or cameras at 8:30am. No experience is necessary; contact Rick at rick@gslacrosse.org.
Call Committee: The committee is gathering congregational input via surveys and questions to complete the synod profile for recruiting a new pastor.
Ushers and Readers: Volunteers are needed to fill in for worship services. Contact Sue at sue@gslacrosse.org or sign up on the bulletin board.
Other Announcements
Sunday Fellowship: Enjoy coffee and fellowship in the welcome area following worship.
Office Hours: The church office is open 8:00am – 1:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Scrip Cards: Support the Youth Group by purchasing Kwik Trip or other Scrip cards at the church office or the welcome area table.

