Announcements for Sunday, November 9, 2025
Worship
This Sunday (November 9) — We worship on the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost with readings from Job 19:23–27a; Psalm 17:1–9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–5, 13–17; and Luke 20:27–38. Communion will not be served at either service. We will celebrate the baptism of Remi and Huxly Henderson at the 10:30 am service.
Next Sunday (November 16) — We worship with readings from Malachi 4:1–2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13; and Luke 21:5–19. Communion will be served at both services.
Gather & Celebrate
Family Game Night — Friday, November 14, 6:00–9:00 pm, Choir Room — Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun and fellowship for all ages!
Holiday Marketplace — Saturday, November 15, 9:00 am–2:00 pm, Mattes Center — Shop from 23 vendors with 35 tables, enjoy a pulled pork lunch for $7, and take home delicious Norwegian lefse. A Packers football raffle will also take place! Bakers are needed—please sign up on the bulletin board and drop off donations November 13–14 (Noon–5 pm).
Book Signing with Mariah Forster Olson — Sunday, November 16, 2:00 pm, Welcome Area — Meet Good Shepherd member and author of Hope Over Despair – Childhood Cancer and the Lifelong Journey of Survivorship. A portion of book sales supports The Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Society. More info: www.hopeoverdespair.com.
Tree Trimming & Decorating Night — Friday, November 28, 5:30 pm — Join us for dinner and help decorate the church sanctuary and welcome area for the Christmas season!
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social — Wednesday, November 26, 6:30 pm — A service of gratitude and reflection, followed by a pie social hosted by Church Council. This service will not be livestreamed.
Small Groups & Support
Lydia Circle — Tuesday, December 2, 1:00 pm, Quilt Room — All women are welcome for coffee, dessert, and conversation.
Good Shepherd Women (WELCA) — Thursday, December 4, 6:00 pm, Welcome Area or via Zoom — Join in person or online. For the Zoom link, call (608) 788-0450 or email office@gslacrosse.org.
Grief Support Group — Thursday, December 11, 3:00 pm — Meets monthly on the second Thursday to share and find comfort together.
Cancer Support Group — Tuesday, December 16, 5:00 pm, Mattes Center — A supportive space for adult cancer patients and caregivers.
Good Shepherd Men’s Group — Sundays, 6:30 pm, Mattes Center — Join for conversation, reflection, and fellowship. No registration required.
Get Involved & Support
WAFER Donation Collection — Sundays, November 9 and 16 — Offering basket available to collect funds for WAFER. If we collect $250, it will be matched with a $250 gift from Thrivent to help with hunger in the La Crosse area.
Toys for Tots — Donate a new toy to the barrel in the Welcome Area to help brighten Christmas for over 1,200 children in La Crosse County. Scan the QR code above the barrel to view the Amazon wish list. The barrel will be picked up December 5.
General Fund — Support Good Shepherd’s mission and ministry through in-person or online giving.
Food for Schools Project — Help stock local school food pantries. Write “Food for Schools” in the memo line of your check or give online.
Youth Group Scrip Program — Support our youth by purchasing Scrip cards (including Kwik Trip) in the Welcome Area or church office, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–1:00 pm.
Note: There will be no Quilting for Lutheran World Relief in November or December. Quilting will resume January 12, 2026, continuing on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 9 am to 3 pm.
Church Directories & Photos Available
2025 Church Photos and Directories are available in the Welcome Area. If you purchased a directory or have not picked up your complimentary photo, they’re ready for pickup. A limited number of directories are available for sale at $20.
