February 2026 Shepherd’s Voice

Inside this Issue:

• The Season of Lent: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, with a service at 6:30 p.m.. Throughout the season, the church will hold Wednesday evening Holden Evening Prayer services featuring personal faith reflections from members.

• 2025 Annual Meeting: Scheduled for Sunday, February 8 at noon, this meeting allows members to celebrate 2025 highlights, elect new council members, and vote on the 2026 budget.

• Youth & Sunday School Updates:

  • Milestones: 2nd graders will receive prayer pillows on February 15, and 4th graders will receive prayer journals on March 1.

  • Easter Egg-stravaganza: A save-the-date for Palm Sunday, March 29, featuring an egg hunt and crafts.

  • Confirmation: The final regular class is February 11, with students encouraged to attend Lenten services thereafter.

• Music Ministry: This issue features the history of the hymn "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" by Thomas A. Dorsey and offers information on joining the church's various choirs and ensembles.

• Health Awareness: In honor of Heart Health Month, parish nurses provide tips on preventing heart disease and recognizing symptoms of heart attacks and failure.

• Community Events: Information on a "Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner" in Westby on February 7, as well as local "Game Night" (Feb 13) and "Bunco Night" (Feb 20).

• Outreach Opportunities: Ways to support Mobile Meals, the WAFER food pantry, and the Food for Schools Project.

• Financial Insights: A detailed breakdown of December 2025 attendance, envelope offerings, and benevolence giving.

Click the link below to access the January 2026 edition of The Shepherd's Voice Monthly newsletter. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church office at (608) 788-0450 or send us an email.

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