Members of the Good Shepherd congregation thanked Virginia Hanson, 24-year secretary, and Natalie Buddenberg, custodian, for their many years of service at a luncheon on Friday, August 7. Virginia and Natalie were presented with a celebration cake and gifts from the congregation.

On Wednesday, August 19 at 5:30, Good Shepherd will have its final scheduled outdoor worship service for the summer season. There may be the possibility of a campout on that day for families.  More details will be forthcoming.

Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Stephen Brackett will be representing the Northeastern Iowa Synod at the installation service for Pastor Amy Zalk Larson on September 13.  Rev. Brackett began his new call in 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.

Tuesday, August 4
Mary Circle, Sharon Drew, Hostess

Wednesday, August 5
5:30 pm – Outdoor Worship Service, Pr. Richard Simon Hanson presiding

Sunday, August 9
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion, Pr. Richard Simon Hanson presiding
10:30 am – Time of Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.  All are welcome!

Pastor Amy’s office hours will be:  Monday 1:00-3:00; Tuesday 10:00-12:00; Wednesday 10:30-12:30; Thursday 10:00-12:00; and Friday off. Her first day in the office will be Monday, August 10.  Her cell phone number is 563-379-5098.