Announcements for Sunday, May 31, 2026
Worship
Sunday, May 31 — Faith Webs Sending Sunday : Today in worship we will hear readings from Genesis 1:1--2:42 , Psalm 8 , 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 , and Matthew 28:16-20. Harald Bringsjord will be preaching , with music led by Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, and Dave Osley. Communion will not be served this Sunday. Worship takes place at 9:30am , followed by Faith Webs Yard Games at 10:30am.
Next Sunday, June 7 — Synod Assembly Sunday : There will be no services at Good Shepherd next week. Instead, a Synod-wide worship service will be held at 10:00am at Riverside Park with a picnic following the service. The rain location for this service is here at Good Shepherd.
Summer Worship Schedule: We are now on our summer schedule, which features a 9:30am Worship Service and Livestream. Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
Gather & Celebrate
Bunco Night: Our next Bunco evening for adults is happening Friday, June 19th at 6:00pm in the Mattes Center. Bring a $5 wrapped gift with a "4th of July" theme and join us for laughter, games, and great company. This event is open to ages 18 and up.
Burrito Breakfast: Our breakfast crew is taking a well deserved summer break. We will start back up on Rally Day, September 13 and then return to our normal day, the first Sunday of each month.
Good Shepherd Game Night: Game Night will not be happening during June, July, or August, but will resume on September 11th.
Vacation Bible School 2026 (The Wild West): VBS is happening August 2nd-6th for all children ages 4 years old through 5th grade. The event runs from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each evening, with a free-will offering supper from 5:15-5:45. Please register on our website by June 30.
Small Groups & Support
Good Shepherd Men’s Group: The Men's Group meets Sundays at 6:30pm.
Cancer Support Group: This group offers adult cancer patients and their caregivers a safe, confidential space. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm in the Mattes Center, and our next gathering will be on June 16th.
Lydia Circle: Lydia Circle will not meet during June, July, or August, but will resume on September 1st.
Good Shepherd Women (WELCA): We invite you to join us at our next meeting on Thursday, June 4th at 6pm, 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.
New Adult Reading Group: We're starting a new book club for adults to connect and explore faith-based stories. To join and let us know your reading interests, contact Sue at office@gslacrosse.org.
Grief Support Group: Our Grief Support Group has disbanded and will no longer be meeting.
Get Involved & Support
Good Shepherd Spring Cleanup: Help us tidy up the grounds on Saturday, June 6 at 8:00am.
Buildings and Grounds Meeting: The next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00pm.
Quilting for LWR: We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the quilting room. We hope to see you on Monday, June 8th!.
Food For Schools Project: This month's featured fund helps stock area school food banks. To contribute, please make checks payable to the church and include "Food for Schools Project" in the memo line.
2026-2027 Sunday School Registration: Sunday School begins on September 13, 2026, and will continue through the middle of May 2027. Please register online or reach out to Brea Ellison, Director of Children's Ministry, at breanna@gslacrosse.org.
Media Team Members Needed: We need a few people to help with our Sunday services by running the PowerPoint at 8:30 and 10:30, and/or running the cameras at the 8:30 service. No experience is needed. Please contact Rick if you are interested at Rick@gslacrosse.org or 608-788-0450.
Other Announcements
Sunday Fellowship: Join us for coffee and fellowship in the welcome area following worship.
Office Hours: Normal office hours are 8:00am - 1:00pm Monday-Friday. Please note that for Friday, June 5th, the office will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Scrip Cards: Support Good Shepherd's Youth Group by visiting the Scrip card table in the welcome area, or picking up an order form online or in the office. Kwik Trip cards are always available for immediate purchase in the church office, Monday-Friday, 8am to 1pm.
Church Library: Our Church Librarian, Ann Keuper, has done an excellent job of reorginizing our church library. It is located just past the Birch St. entrance on the left as you head towards the Mattes Center.
