An ELCA Congregation in Decorah, IA
The new custodians at Good Shepherd are Cheryl and Joel Ruiz, who have already begun their cleaning. Cheryl and Joel both work at Northern Engraving but are able to help out at the church as well. They have two sons, Michael and Anthony. Cheryl, Joel and Anthony grilled brats and chicken for the recent Welcome Friends and Neighbors picnic in the Good Shepherd backyard.
Wednesday, September 16
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast
5:30 pm – Service of Evening Vespers with Holy Communion using Holden Evening Prayer
6:15 pm – Food and Faith – Simple Supper provided; intergenerational conversations
7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 pm – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, September 17
5:00-6:30 pm – Decorah Community Meal at First Lutheran
Saturday, September 19
9:00 am – 12:00 noon – United Way Book Sale, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, September 20 – Rally Sunday
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:30 am – Fellowship and Refreshments in Fellowship Hall
10:45 am – Sunday School Kick-off/Adult Forum
Pastor Amy Zalk Larson will formally be installed at a Festival Worship Service on Sunday, September 13, at 9:30 am. A procession of children will meet at 9:20 am to start the service. Both the choir and band will play and a reception will follow the service. Area pastors have been invited to vest and process. A special offering for ELCA World Hunger will be taken. The annual Welcome Friends and Neighbors Picnic will be held in the Good Shepherd backyard later in the day from 5:00-6:30 pm.
Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Stephen Brackett will be representing the Northeastern Iowa Synod at the installation service. Rev. Brackett began his call March 2015. Prior to that time, he served as pastor of St. Paul, Postville, from 2005-2015. Rev. Brackett’s primary areas of responsibility include representing the Bishop in the call process and serving in ministry for leadership development, support and training for rostered leaders. Rev. Brackett earned a BA in Psychology from Coe College and an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University. His Master of Divinity degree was earned at Wartburg Theological Seminary. Brackett and his wife, Susan, are the parents of three children.
Monday, September 7
Church office closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
9:30 am – Anna Circle; Haldis Kaasa (hostess change)
Wednesday, September 9
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast
1:00 pm – Pr. Amy at Wellington Place
5:30 pm – Service of Evening Vespers with Holy Communion using Holden Evening Prayer
6:15 pm – Food and Faith – Simple Supper provided; intergenerational conversations
7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 pm – Band Rehearsal
Sunday, September 13
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion and Installation of Pastor Amy Larson; reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Annual Welcome Friends and Neighbors Picnic will be held in the backyard, 5:00-6:30 pm.
Tuesday, September 1
5:30 pm – Mary Circle – Marilynn Larson, Hostess
Wednesday, September 2
5:30 pm – Service of Evening Vespers with Holy Communion using Holden Evening Prayer
6:15 pm – Food and Faith – Simple supper provided; intergenerational conversations
7:00 pm – Choir rehearsal
8:00 pm – Band rehearsal
Thursday, September 3
5:00-6:30 pm – Decorah Community Meal at First Lutheran Church
Sunday, September 6
8:45 am – Handbell Choir rehearsal
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion; fellowship time follows service
11:00 am – Worship Service broadcast on KWLC Radio AM 1240
IMPORTANT DATE – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion and Installation of Pastor Amy Larson; reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
5:00-6:00 pm – Friends and Neighbors Picnic will be held in the backyard.
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