Announcements for Sunday, November 30, 2025

Worship

• This Sunday (November 30) — First Sunday of Advent. We worship with readings from Isaiah 2:1–5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11–14, and Matthew 24:36–44. Preaching: Pastor Harald Bringsjord. Music: Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, Dave Osley. Communion will not be served at either service. Note: Jovie Mae Oliver Baptism at 8:30 am. 8:30 am service is livestreamed.

• Next Sunday (December 7) — Second Sunday of Advent. We worship with readings from Isaiah 11:1–10, Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19, Romans 15:4–13, and Matthew 3:1–12. Preaching: Pastor Harald Bringsjord. Music: Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, Dave Osley. Communion will be served at both services. Burrito Breakfast between services in the Mattes Center.

Gather & Celebrate

• Family Game Night — Friday, December 12, 6:00–9:00 pm, Mattes Center — An all‑ages evening of board and card games and fellowship.

• Bunco Night — Friday, December 19, 6:00 pm, Mattes Center — Adults 18+. Bring a wrapped $5 “Christmas”‑themed gift and enjoy a fun evening together.

• Sunday School Christmas Program — Sunday, December 14, 8:30 am service — Our children share the Christmas Story. The 8:30 am service will be livestreamed. Traditional worship at 10:30 am.

• Christmas Worship — Candlelight Christmas Eve on December 24 at 4:00, 6:00, and 9:00 pm. Christmas Day Worship on December 25 at 10:00 am. The 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service will be livestreamed.

Small Groups & Support

• Cancer Support Group — Tuesday, December 16, 5:00 pm, Mattes Center — A supportive, confidential space for adult cancer patients and caregivers.

• Good Shepherd Men’s Group — Sundays, 6:30 pm, Mattes Center — Conversation, reflection, and fellowship. Just show up.

• Lydia Circle — Tuesday, December 2, 12:00 pm, Quilt Room — Potluck lunch with coffee, dessert, and conversation. All women welcome.

• Good Shepherd Women (WELCA) — Thursday, December 4, 6:00 pm, Quilting Room or via Zoom — To receive the Zoom link, call the office at (608) 788‑0450. Election of Officers will be held at the Thursday, February 5 meeting.

• Grief Support Group — Thursday, December 11, 3:00 pm — Monthly gathering offering care and comfort.

Get Involved & Support

• Good Shepherd Caring Tree — Choose a tag for a local nursing home resident and return a wrapped gift with the tag to the church by December 12.

• Toys for Tots — Donate a new toy to the barrel in the Welcome Area to brighten Christmas for over 1,200 children in La Crosse County. Scan the QR code above the barrel for the Amazon wish list. Pickup is December 5.

• Food for Schools Project — Help stock local school food banks. Write “Food for Schools Project” in the memo line of your check or give online.

• General Fund — Support Good Shepherd’s mission and ministry through in‑person giving or online at gslacrosse.org.

• Support the Youth Group — Scrip gift cards available in the Welcome Area and in the church office, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–1:00 pm. Kwik Trip cards are always in stock.

Church Directories & Photos Available

2025 Church Photos and Directories are available in the Welcome Area. If you purchased a directory or have a complimentary photo waiting, please pick it up. A limited number of directories are available for $20.