Announcements for Sunday, July 13, 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’re holding one Sunday service at 9:30am (in person and livestreamed) through August 31.

• This Sunday’s Worship (July 13): We worship together in the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost with readings from Leviticus 19, Colossians 1, and Luke 10. Communion will not be served this Sunday. Pastor Harald Bringsjord is preaching, and music will be led by Randy Lyden and Karl Greenfield.

Gather and Celebrate

• Good Shepherd Men’s Group: Meets Sundays at 6:30pm. All men are welcome to attend.

• Bunco Night: Friday, July 18 at 6:00pm in the Choir Room. Bring a $5 wrapped gift (theme: “Summer”) for a fun-filled evening of games and laughter. Ages 18+. Contact the church office for more info.

• Rummage Sale: Good Shepherd WELCA’s annual rummage sale is Saturday, July 19 from 9am–2pm in the Mattes Center.

  • Rent a table for just $10 and keep your earnings

  • Set-up: Friday, 12–5pm and Saturday, 8–9am

  • Lunch: Hot beef sandwich, chips, dessert, and drink for $7

  • Sign-up forms available in the church office or by email

• Ladies Ice Cream Social: Sunday, July 27 from 2–4pm in the Mattes Center. Build-your-own sundaes, games, prizes, and cool conversation. All women welcome!

Small Groups and Support

• Quilting for Lutheran World Relief (LWR): Meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9am–3pm in the quilting room. Come for all or part of the day. Next meeting: July 14.

• Cancer Support Group: For patients and caregivers. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5pm in the Mattes Center. Next meeting: July 15.

• Good Shepherd Women (WELCA): Next meeting is Thursday, August 7 at 6pm in person or via Zoom. All women of the church are invited.

• Game Night: On summer break. Returns Thursday, September 12.

Get Involved and Support

• General Fund: Support the ministry of Good Shepherd through online or in-person donations. Give online now.

• Food For Schools Project: Help stock local school food banks. Donate via check (memo line: “Food For Schools Project”) or scan the QR code in the bulletin.

• Lutheran World Relief Kits: We’re collecting supplies for School and Personal Care Kits. Item lists are on the Stewardship table. Monetary donations also welcome. Learn more on this webpage.

• Support Our Youth Group: Buy Scrip cards in the welcome area or 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.