Worship Schedule (Sunday, November 8)
8:30 am & 10:30 am: Worship Services.
8:30 am: Sunday School.
Leadership & Music: Pastor Harald Bringsjord preaching; music led by Randy Lyden (Organist/Pianist), Karl Greenfield (Cantor), and Dave Osley (Percussionist).
Readings: Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13.
Serving in Worship:
Ushers: Jen & Tony Servais (8:30 am); Candie Luehne, Cheri Starch (10:30 am).
Readers: Jen Servais (8:30 am); Karina Bronson (10:30 am).
Broadcast & Media: Jens Bringsjord, Kris Bernhardt, Mark Bronson (8:30 am); Sara Wrobel (10:30 am).
Bulletins & Flowers: Not Sponsored.
Note: Communion will not be served this Sunday.
Next 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 a catered brunch in the Mattes Center.
Leadership & Music: Pastor Harald Bringsjord preaching; music by Randy Lyden, Karl Greenfield, and Dave Osley.
Readings: No 1st reading; Psalm 90:1-8, 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30.
Note: Communion will be served this Sunday.
Gather & Celebrate
Family Game Night: Friday, November 13, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the Choir Room. A mix of board games, card games, and fellowship for all ages.
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. Contact the church office for more information.
Good Shepherd Women - WELCA: Thursday, December 3, at 6:00 pm in the Quilting Room or via Zoom (call 608-788-0450 for the link).
Burrito Breakfast: Sunday, December 6, between services in the Mattes Center (while supplies last). A free-will offering will be accepted.
Support Groups
Dementia Support Group: Tuesday, November 10, at 1:15 pm.
Cancer Support Group: Tuesday, November 17, at 5:00 pm in the Mattes Center. A confidential space for adult cancer patients and caregivers.
Women’s Ministries & Marketplace
LWR Quilting: Quilting is taking November and December off and will resume on Mondays, January 11 and 25.
Holiday Marketplace (Saturday, November 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm): Join us for new artisan vendors, crafts, and a hot beef sandwich lunch for $8. We have enough for 100 lunches, plus a raffle for a signed Packer football and Brewers tickets.
Marketplace Helpers Needed: Seeking lefse makers, bakers, crafters, and buyers. Please drop off baked goods on Friday, November 13 by 2:00 pm. Marketplace set-up takes place at 10:00 am on Nov 11, 12, and 13.
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 light candles, hand out bulletins, assist with Communion, and take headcounts. Ushers arrive 30 minutes early.
Drivers Needed: Volunteers with extra vehicle room are needed to provide rides to church for members who lack transportation. Sign up in the back of the church or via the bulletin QR code.
Financial Stewardship: Support the General Fund for operating expenses, or this month’s featured fund, the Food For Schools Project.
New Member Orientation: Held twice a year. Contact the church office for details.
