Mildred (Millie) V. Dinger, age 96, of Decorah, IA, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.  

Mildred’s wish was to donate her body for educational and research purposes to the Deeded Body Program at the University of Iowa, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.

Memorial Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Decorah, with Pastor Amy Larson officiating.  

Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, one hour before the service, at the church.  Coffee and dessert will be served after the service.  A full obituary may be found at the Fjelstul Funeral home website and here.

Tuesday, May 21
11:00 a.m. – Stewardship Committee
4:00 p.m. – Social Justice Committee
7:00 p.m. – Congregation Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 22
5:30 p.m. – Confirmation Class

Thursday, May 23
10:00 a.m.- Bible Study with Pastor Amy
12:00 p.m. – Centering Prayer

Sunday, May 26 – 6th Sunday of Easter- Blessing of High School graduates
9:30 a.m. – Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
11:00 a.m. – Adult Forum – Back Yard Beekeeping – Brent Parker

Tuesday, May 14
8:15 p.m. – Ramadan Meal – Decorah First United Methodist Church

Wednesday, May 15
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry – Ingrid Callaghan hosts
5:30 p.m. – NO Confirmation Class
8:00 p.m. – Band rehearsal

Thursday, May 16
10:00 a.m.- Bible Study with Pastor Matt Larson, new Visitation Pastor
12:00 p.m. – Centering Prayer
5:00 p.m. – Community Meal at Decorah Lutheran

Sunday, May 19 – 5th Sunday of Easter – Jazz Service- New Member Sunday
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion, Blessing Graduates (this Sunday and next)
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:50 a.m.- Sunday School and Youth Forum Year End Celebration

Tuesday, May 7
8:15 p.m. – Ramadan Meal – Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, May 8
10:00 a.m. – Miriam Circle – Hosted by Bev Nelson; meet at Laverne Ramsey’s home.
5:30 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band rehearsal

Thursday, May 9
10:00 a.m.- Bible Study with Pastor Amy
12:00 p.m. – Centering Prayer
5:00 p.m. – Worship and Music Committee

Saturday, May 11 – Decorah Pride Day
12:30 p.m. – Sign Making at Good Shepherd
1:30 p.m. – Meet at Mary Christopher Park for the Decorah Pride Parade

Sunday, May 12 – 4th Sunday of Easter
8:45 p.m. – Band Warmup
9:30 a.m. – Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:50 a.m. – Sunday School/Youth Forum

I so value prayer. I hope people will be in prayer for our nation. I am troubled by the way the National Day of Prayer Task Force presents itself as the official face of the National Day of Prayer. They are a private group with a specific religious and political agenda. They are behind the event at our county courthouse on Thursday, May 2.

I invite you to an alternate multi-faith time of prayer and meditation on Thursday, May 2 at 12:00 pm at Water Street Park led by the Decorah Area Faith Coalition.

Peace be with you.
Pastor Amy