An ELCA Congregation in Decorah, IA
Wednesday evening worship services will resume on Ash Wednesday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m., with Holy Communion and imposition of ashes.
On the following five Wednesday evenings during Lent, services will begin at 5:30 p.m.; Holy Communion will not be served. A simple Soup Supper will be offered in the Fellowship Hall after the services.
There will not be a Wednesday evening service during Holy Week. Holy Communion will be served at the Maundy Thursday service, March 24, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 18
8:30 a.m. – CNA class until 3 pm
Tuesday January 19
5:00 p.m. – Audit Committee Meeting – Library
7:00 p.m. – Congregation Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 20
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
7:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 21
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran Church
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Saturday, January 23
9:00 a.m. – WELCA Brunch hosted by CLA Circle – Fellowship Hall
Sunday, January 24
9:30 a.m. – Worship Service with Holy Communion – Third Sunday after Epiphany
10:30 a.m. – GS Annual Meeting during Fellowship Hour – Fellowship Hall
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School in Sanctuary
Reminder – Good Shepherd is hosting the graduation ceremony and lunch for the CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) Class on Monday, January 25, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the sanctuary; lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Luther intern Makayla Marinack through the church office for additional information.
Tuesday, January 12
8:30 a.m. – CNA class until 3 pm
9:30 a.m. – Anna Circle – Helen Schweizer, host
2:00 p.m. – Pr. Amy @ Wellington Place
2:00 p.m. – Aase Haugen Senior Services Auxiliary Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 13
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – CNA class until 2:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 14
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study – Led by Makayla Marinack, Luther Intern
Sunday, January 17
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany – Luther Intern Makayla Marinack, preaching
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Budget Discussion; all congregants are welcome to participate – Fellowship Hall
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School; Youth/Confirmation in Pastor’s Office
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION – will be held Sunday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are encouraged to attend this important meeting in our life together. We will elect officers and committee members, vote on the proposed budget for 2016 and consider proposed changes to the ministry team structure.
On Wednesday, January 6, we will celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord at a service scheduled for 5:30 pm. This festival of Christ’s incarnation marks the manifestation of Christ to the whole world. The coming of the magi to Bethlehem is reported in the gospel reading for this festival, Matthew 2:1-12. Epiphany is the last day of the liturgical Christmas season, which is followed by the Time after Epiphany. The Epiphany season ends with Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 10.
The liturgical color is white, a reminder that this is a festival of the light of Christ; it is the color of light, gladness, and joy in Christ. We will have extra candles in the sanctuary to mark the event and emphasize Christ as the light of the world. A potluck dinner in the Fellowship Hall will follow the service. A suggested Prayer of the Day from the ELCA is included below.
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, you revealed the incarnation of your Son by the brilliant shining of a star. Shine the light of your justice always in our hearts and over all lands, and accept our lives as the treasure we offer in your praise and for your service, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Monday, January 4
8:30 a.m. – CNA class, until 3 pm
7:30 p.m. – Social Justice Sub-Committee
Tuesday January 5
4:00 p.m. – Mary Circle, Naomi Craft host
6:00 p.m. – Quilt show meeting
8:00 p.m. – Worship & Music Committee
Wednesday, January 6
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – CNA class, until 2:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – Epiphany Worship Service
6:15 p.m. – Supper – Potluck
7:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 7
8:30 a.m. – CNA class, until 3 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran.
Sunday, January 10
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion, 1st Sunday after Epiphany
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour, Budget Meeting, no Adult Forum.
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School
11:00 a.m (approx.). – Good Shepherd service tape-delayed broadcast on KWLC AM 1240
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