Worship Schedule (Sunday, November 15 – Pastor Harald's Retirement Celebration!)
9:30 am: Joint Worship Service & Sunday School (Note: There is only one service this day).
10:30 am: Retirement Celebration for Pastor Harald, featuring brunch in the Mattes Center.
Leadership & Music: Pastor Harald Bringsjord preaching; music led by Randy Lyden (Organist/Pianist), Karl Greenfield (Cantor), and Dave Osley (Percussionist), plus the Bell Choir.
Readings: No 1st reading; Psalm 90:1-8, 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30.
Serving in Worship (9:30 am):
Ushers: Janette Dawson, Jen Servais, Barb Coppernoll-Geary, Lee Geary
Reader: Karina Bronson.
Broadcast & Media: Jens Bringsjord, Naomi Stennes-Spidahl, Al Johnson.
Altar Guild: Janette Dawson, Kathy and Al Johnson.
Bulletins & Pulpit Flowers: Not Sponsored.
Chancel Flowers: Placed by Pennie Bell and Candie Luehne in loving memory of Pennie's father and Candie's stepfather, Gene Bell, on his birthday (November 13).
Note: Communion will be served this Sunday.
Next Sunday (November 22)
8:30 am & 10:30 am: Worship Services.
8:30 am: Sunday School.
Leadership & Music: Pr. Kent Johnson preaching; music by Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, and Dave Osley.
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46.
Note: Communion will not be served this Sunday.
Gather & Celebrate
Bunco Night: Friday, November 20, at 6:00 pm in the Mattes Center. Open to ages 18 and up. Bring a $5 wrapped “Thanksgiving” themed gift.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social: Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 pm. A service of reflection and gratitude, followed by pie provided by the Church Council. (This service will not be livestreamed).
Help Us Decorate for Christmas: Friday, November 27, at 5:30 pm. Share a meal first, then help decorate the sanctuary and welcome area.
Lydia Circle: Tuesday, December 1, at 12:00 pm (noon) in the Quilting Room for a potluck lunch. All women are welcome.
Adult Reading Group: Wednesday, December 2, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the gathering area at Good Shepherd. The group will discuss "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren (please read beforehand). All are welcome.
Good Shepherd Women - WELCA: Thursday, December 3, at 6:00 pm in the Quilting Room or via Zoom (call the office at 608-788-0450 for the link).
Advent Luncheon: Saturday, December 5 (Registration at 10:45 am). Hosted by Good Shepherd Women (WELCA) for women of Good Shepherd, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Mary Mother of the Church Parish, and Welcome Apartments. Includes a program/service in the church followed by salads, desserts, and beverages in the Mattes Center. Sign up at the back of the church or contact Lori Lowell (lori@gslacrosse.org or 608-386-3388 after 5:00 pm) to attend, donate food, or help.
Burrito Breakfast: Sunday, December 6, between services in the Mattes Center (while supplies last). A free-will offering will be accepted.
Family Game Night: Friday, December 11, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the Choir Room (updated date from Nov 13). A mix of board games, card games, and fellowship for all ages.
Support Groups
Cancer Support Group: Tuesday, November 17, at 5:00 pm in the Mattes Center (meets on the third Tuesday of each month). A confidential space for adult cancer patients and caregivers.
Women’s Ministries
LWR Quilting: Quilting is taking November and December off and will resume on Mondays, January 11 and 25.
Service & Volunteer Opportunities
Toys for Tots: The barrel is back! Please donate a new toy for the La Crosse Jaycees to help over 1,200 local children. The barrel will be picked up December 4.
Ushers Needed: Volunteers are needed to join the usher team to serve, meet people, and help during worship.
Financial Stewardship: Support the General Fund for operating expenses, or this month’s featured fund, the Food For Schools Project (which helps stock area school food banks), via the QR codes in the bulletin.
New Member Orientation: Held twice a year. Contact the church office for details. (Note: The "Drivers Needed" notice does not appear in the Nov 15 bulletin).
