Announcements for Sunday, August 10, 2025
Welcome to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church!
Here’s a roundup of all the latest news, events, and opportunities to connect and serve:
Worship
Summer Sunday Worship — We continue with one worship service at 9:30am (in person and livestreamed) through August 31.
This Sunday (August 10) — We worship on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost with readings from Genesis 15:1–6, Psalm 33:12–22, Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16, and Luke 12:32–40. Communion will not be served.
Next Sunday (August 17) We worship on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost with readings from Jeremiah 23:23–29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29–12:2, and Luke 12:49–56. Communion will be served.
Gather & Celebrate
Vacation Bible School — August 10–14 from 5:45–7:30pm (supper at 5:15pm). Theme: The 7 Days of Creation with stories, crafts, and games. Register on the Sunday School board or online: vbs2025.gslacrosse.org
Good Shepherd Men’s Group — Sundays at 6:30pm in the Mattes Center. All men welcome.
Bunco Night — Friday, August 15 at 6:00pm in the Mattes Center. Bring a $5 wrapped gift (theme: “Anything Goes”) and enjoy laughter, games, and fellowship. Ages 18+.
Holiday Marketplace — Saturday, November 15, 9:00am–2:00pm. Enjoy 23 vendors with 35 tables, lunch for $7, and support WELCA’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Learn more
Small Groups and Support
Quilting for Lutheran World Relief (LWR) — Meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9am–3pm in the quilting room. Next meeting: Monday, August 11.
Cancer Support Group — For patients and caregivers. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5pm in the Mattes Center. No August meeting — next meeting September 16.
Game Night — On summer break. Returns Friday, September 12.
Get Involved and Support
General Fund — Support the ministry of Good Shepherd through online or in-person donations.
Food For Schools Project — Help stock local school food banks. Donate via check (memo line: “Food For Schools Project”) or online.
Lutheran World Relief Kits — We’re collecting supplies for School and Personal Care Kits. Top needs include: notebooks, pens, rulers, scissors, crayons, towels, soap, and toothbrushes. Item lists are on the Stewardship table. Monetary donations also welcome.
Support Our Youth Group — Buy Scrip cards online, in the welcome area, or in the church office (Mon–Fri, 8am–1pm). Kwik Trip cards always available.
Stay Connected
Sunday Fellowship — Join us for coffee and fellowship in the Welcome Area after worship.
Membership — Interested in joining? New member orientation happens twice a year. Contact the church office for details.
Church Directory Photos — If you had photos taken for the new directory, pick them up in the church office.
Confirmation Registration — Youth entering grades 6–8 can now register at gslacrosse.org/confirmation. First session: Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30pm (with parent/student orientation).
Sunday School Registration + Rally Sunday — Register kids Pre-K through 5th grade at gslacrosse.org/sunday-school. Kickoff: Sunday, September 7 during the 8:30am worship service with breakfast burritos and activities for all ages.
