Announcements for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Worship
Sunday, May 17 — Seventh Sunday of Easter and Education Sunday — Today we celebrate with readings from Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11. Harald Bringsjord will preach, with music led by Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, and Dave Osley. Communion will be served today. Worship is held at 8:30am (livestreamed) and 10:30am. Sunday School meets at 8:30am.
Sunday, May 24 — Next Sunday we worship with readings from Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, and John 20:19-23. Harald Bringsjord will preach, with music led by Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, and Dave Osley. Communion will not be served next Sunday. Worship is held at 8:30am and 10:30am.
Summer Worship Time Change — Beginning Sunday, May 31, our worship times will switch to its summer schedule with one worship service at 9:30am. Communion will still be served on the first and third Sundays of the month.
Gather & Celebrate
Bunco Night: Adults 18+ are invited Friday, June 19th at 6:00pm in the Mattes Center. Bring a $5 wrapped gift with a "Spring" theme for laughter, games, and great company.
Burrito Breakfast: Our breakfast crew is taking a well-deserved summer break. The breakfast will start back up on Rally Day, September 13, and then return to its normal schedule on the first Sunday of each month.
Good Shepherd Game Night: Game Night is on a summer break for June, July, and August, but will resume on September 11th.
Vacation Bible School 2026 (The Wild West): VBS is happening August 2nd–6th from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each evening for children ages 4 through 5th grade. A free-will offering supper is available from 5:15–5:45 p.m. Please register online by June 30.
Small Groups & Support
Good Shepherd Men’s Group: Meets Sundays at 6:30pm.
Cancer Support Group: Offers a safe, confidential space for adult cancer patients and caregivers on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm in the Mattes Center; the next gathering is May 19th.
Lydia Circle: Will not meet during June, July, or August, but will resume on September 1st.
Good Shepherd Women (WELCA): The next meeting is Thursday, June 4th at 6:00pm, available in person in the Quilting Room or via Zoom. Call the office for the Zoom link.
Grief Support Group: This group has disbanded and will no longer be meeting.
New Adult Reading Group: A new book club is starting for adults to connect and explore faith-based stories. Contact Sue at office@gslacrosse.org to share your reading interests and join
Get Involved & Support
Good Shepherd Spring Cleanup: Join us Saturday morning on May 30th to help clean up the church and grounds (dusting, washing windows, sweeping parking lots, etc.).
Quilting for LWR: Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the quilting room. The next meeting will be Monday, June 9th (as May 25th is Memorial Day).
Food For Schools Project: This month’s featured fund helps stock area school food banks. To contribute, make checks payable to the church with "Food for Schools Project" in the memo line.
Media Team: Volunteers are needed to run PowerPoint for both services or cameras at the 8:30am service. No experience is necessary; contact Rick at rick@gslacrosse.org or (608) 788-0450.
Sunday School Registration (2026-2027): Sunday School begins September 13, 2026, and runs during the 8:30 AM worship service. Register online or contact Brea Ellison at breanna@gslacrosse.org.
Other Announcements
Sunday Fellowship: Join us for 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 cards directly in the church office (Monday–Friday, 8am–1pm), or by visiting the Scrip card table in the welcome area.
Church Library: Resources have been reorganized by our church librarian, Ann Keuper, and are available just past the Birch St. entrance on the left.
