Welcome Neighbors Picnic – Sunday, September 7

August 20, 2014 by
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A Good Shepherd gift to the community – “Welcome Neighbors” picnic (great food, great music, great fellowship) will be Sunday, Sept. 7th from 5 until 6:30 in our church yard. The WELCOME NEIGHBORS picnic is a FREE community celebration in which ALL NEIGHBORS in the area are welcome.  In its 4th year, the picnic has been a great success with over 200 people attending each year.  The Evangelism committee will supply hot dogs and buns, drinks and tableware. We are asking congregants to supply various hot dishes, salads, desserts, and condiments. A sign-up sheet for congregants is on the conference table near the church narthex. Thank you in advance to Good Shepherd for once again demonstrating “God’s work – Our Hands” in your support of this “no hidden agenda” gift to the community. For more information contact Evangelism committee members: Lindy Moeller, Gail Judisch, or Matt Tapscott.
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Good Shepherd Band Plays at Nordic Fest

July 25, 2014 by

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Krumkake Kids

July 24, 2014 by

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Several young families from Good Shepherd were able to help out making Krumkake this year for Nordic Fest.  They learned this Norwegian tradition from the veteran bakers who have faithfully been doing this for many years.

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Nordic Fest Krumkake Fundraiser

July 20, 2014 by

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The Good Shepherd WELCA group has been demonstrating and selling Krumkake for many years as a fundraiser during the annual Nordic Fest celebration in Decorah. Funds from the sales not only support initiatives at Good Shepherd but also are used to assist a variety of local and national non-profit groups. The demonstration occurs in the lobby of the Bank of the West building at 120 W. Water Street while sales are in a booth in front of the bank.

Krumkake, meaning bent or curved cake, is a Norwegian waffle pastry made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar and cream. A special decorative two-sided iron griddle is traditionally used to bake the thin round cakes. While hot, the Krumkake are rolled into small cones around a wooden or plastic cone form. Krumkake can be eaten plain or filled.

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Richard Simon Hanson to Preside

July 20, 2014 by

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Rev. Dr. Richard Simon Hanson will be presiding at worship services the weekends of July 26-27 and August 2-3. Hanson received his BA from Luther College, majoring in music. He received his B.Th. and M.Th. from Luther Seminary in St. Paul and his Ph.D. from Harvard University. Hanson taught in the Religion Department at Luther from 1963 until his retirement. He is currently serving as Chaplain at Aase Haugen Homes, Inc. in Decorah. Photo credit:  ArtHaus

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