Announcements for Sunday, July 5, 2026
Worship
Sunday, July 5 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Worship takes place at 9:30 AM. Pastor Harald Bringsjord will be preaching , and music will be led by Randy Lyden (organist/pianist) , Karl Greenfield (cantor) , and Dave Osley (percussionist). Readings include Zechariah 9:9-12 , Psalm 145:8-14 , Romans 7:15-25a , and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. Communion will be served this Sunday.
Next Sunday, July 12 — Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Worship will begin at 9:30 AM. Pr. Harald Bringsjord will be preaching , and music will be led by Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, and Dave Osley. Readings include Isaiah 55:10-13 , Psalm 65:9-13 , Romans 8:1-11 , and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Communion will not be served this Sunday.
Summer Worship Schedule: We offer a 9:30 AM Worship Service and Livestream. Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, and all are welcome. Communion kits are available upon request from an usher for in-pew communion.
Gather & Celebrate
Vacation Bible School 2026 (The Wild West): VBS is happening August 2nd–6th for children ages 4 years old through 5th grade. The event runs from 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM each evening, with a free-will offering supper from 5:15 PM–5:45 PM. Please register on our website at gslacrosse.org/vbs-2026 or contact Brea at breanna@gslacrosse.org.
Synod Night at the Loggers: Join us for a fun-filled evening on Sunday, July 12th at Copeland Park. We will be on the Toppers Party Deck: tickets are $29 for adults, $16 for kids ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. Includes classic ballpark food, unlimited soft drinks, and 3 beers per adult over 21. Gates open at 4:00 PM; first pitch is at 5:05 PM. Register at lacrosseareasynod.org or call the Synod office at 608-788-5000.
Bunco Night: Our next Bunco evening for adults is scheduled for Friday, July 17th at 6:00 PM in the Mattes Center. Bring a $5 wrapped gift with an "Anything Goes" theme and join us for laughter, games, and great company (open to ages 18 and up).
Church Rummage Sale: The annual WELCA Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in the Mattes Center. Rent a table for $10 and keep the money from anything you sell. Set-up is Friday noon-5:00 PM and Saturday 7:00-9:00 AM. A pulled pork plate lunch will be available for $8, or a chili cheese dog lunch for $5. Crafts, lefse, and baked goods will also be sold. Sign up in the office.
Small Groups & Support
Good Shepherd Men’s Group: Meets Sundays at 6:30 PM. Simply show up if you would like to join us or contact the church office for more info.
Good Shepherd Women (WELCA): We invite you to join us at our next meeting on Thursday, August 6th at 6:00 PM, either on Zoom or in person in the Quilting Room. If you are interested in the Zoom link, please call the office at (608) 788-0450.
Cancer Support Group: Offers adult cancer patients and caregivers a safe, confidential space to share feeligs and experiences. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM in the Mattes Center. Our next gathering will be on July 21st.
Get Involved & Support
Quilting for LWR: Join us in creating quilts for Lutheran World Relief! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the quilting room. Come for the whole time or just part of the day. We hope to see you on Monday, July 13! Quilt guidelines for sewing at home can be found at gslacrosse.org/quilters.
Volunteers Needed for Sunday Refreshments: Help is needed to bring treats (6-8 dozen cookies, cupcakes, muffins, etc. — homemade or purchased) and/or serve (includes making coffee/lemonade) and/or clean up after the 9:30 AM summer service. Sign-up sheets are in the Welcome Area. Treats can be brought ahead of time and kept labeled in the freezer. For more information or questions, please contact the church office.
2026-2027 Sunday School Registration: Sunday School begins September 13, 2026, and will continue through the middle of May 2027, taking place during the 8:30 AM worship service. Please register online at gslacrosse.org/sunday-school, or reach out to Brea Ellison, Director of Children's Ministry, at breanna@gslacrosse.org.
Confirmation Registration 2026-2027: Registration is now open! Confirmation begins Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM and runs through March 2027. Register online at gslacrosse.org/confirmation or contact Brea at breanna@gslacrosse.org.
Help Feed Area Children - Food For Schools Project: This month's featured fund stocks area school food banks. To easily make a donation, scan the QR code located in the bulletin.
LWR School Kits and Personal Care Kits: As you do back-to-school shopping, please consider donating priority items like 70-count spiral notebooks, ballpoint pens, rulers, blunt scissors, crayons, pencil sharpeners, unsharpened No. 2 pencils, and pink erasers for school kits. Darker bath towels, 4 oz bars of soap, toothbrushes, and large nail clippers are needed for Personal Care Kits. Lists are on the Stewardship table; monetary donations are also appreciated. Contact Linda Schoen with questions.
Media Team Members Needed: We need a few people to help with our Sunday services by running the PowerPoint and/or running the cameras at our services. No experience is needed, and it is easy and fun! Please contact Rick if you are interested at rick@gslacrosse.org or 608-788-0450.
Other Announcements
Office Hours: Office hours are 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
Sunday Fellowship: Join us for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship in the welcome area following worship.
Church Library: Take advantage of this valuable resource reorganized by our Church Librarian, Ann Keuper. It is located just past the Birch St. entrance on the left as you head towards the Mattes Center.
Nursery: Children are always welcome in worship, but if a break is needed, a nursery is available down the hall past the church offices.
