An ELCA Congregation in Decorah, IA
Luther Student Chamber Choir “Jubilus” to Perform at Good Shepherd, Saturday, May 16
This sixteen-member, student-led choral chamber ensemble’s concert will take place at 1:00 pm in Good Shepherd’s sanctuary. Participation in Jubilus allows the members, future music educators, to direct the works performed, practice their craft, and enjoy more time singing. Their program includes works by Victoria, Bruckner, Paulus, Esenvalds, and new works by Luther students Scott Senko and James Deignan.
Tuesday, May 12
2:00 pm – Pastor April at Wellington Place
Wednesday, May 13
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
2:00 pm – Miriam Circle; Carrie Solberg, Hostess; Mary Fritz, Bible Study
4:45 pm – Confirmation
8:00 pm – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, May 14
10:00-11:30 am – Bible Study with Pastor April in Fellowship Hall
Saturday, May 16
1:00 pm – Luther College Student-Led Chamber Choir Jubilus Concert in Sanctuary
5:00 pm – Worship Service with Holy Communion
Sunday, May 17
8:45 am – Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am – Worship Service with Holy Communion followed by Fellowship Time
10:45 am – Church Forum: ELCA Series “Claimed, Gathered, Sent”, Part 5 – What Difference Can We Make? Midge Kjome will moderate this session which Includes a video and discussion of the role the Lutheran Church plays nationally and internationally.
The Narthex redecoration project, started as an initiative which was part of the 25th anniversary celebration in November 2013, was completed this past Sunday, May 3. New furniture was purchased for the space including a sofa, six reception chairs, three lamps, and 4 tables with tile inserts. A new porcelain whiteboard was installed with a pull-down projection screen. Replacement cream blinds were added. The entire space was painted a golden cream color as part of the major painting project of all the public spaces this past April. In the hallway leading to the offices, new cabinets with communication cubbies were installed to replace the old folding table and usher’s cart.
Tuesday, April 28
7:00 pm – CLA Circle in Fellowship Hall; Kathy Buzza, Hostess
(LWR Baby Care Kits will be assembled)
Wednesday, April 29
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
4:45 pm – Confirmation
8:00 pm – Band Rehearsal
Thursday, April 30
10:00-11:30 am – Bible Study With Pastor April in Fellowship Hall
Friday, May 1
9:00-10:30 am – WELCA Hosts May Friendship Day in Fellowship Hall
(See below for more details)
Saturday, May 2
Luther College Spring Fling at Good Shepherd
5:00 pm – Worship Service With Holy Communion
Sunday, May 3
8:45 am – Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am – Worship Service With Holy Communion
10:45 am – Education and Church Forum Committees’ Inter-Generational Event
“Branches Over Time” – Sharing Favorite Sunday School Memories
(see below for more details)
7:00 pm – Decorah Chorale Concert – Decorah Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd members in the Chorale:
Jason Rausch (Director), Sharon Drew, Joyce Epperly, and Luther Snow
Friday, May 1, 9:00 – 10:30 am
This year’s theme for Church Women United’s annual spring celebration is “Journey of the Caregiver”. All are welcome to come together to celebrate those who care for the needs of others as well as increase awareness of their needs for support and respite. Good Shepherd’s Heather Cote and Gail Judisch were joined by several area churchwomen in planning this event: Marilyn Holland, Decorah Congregational UCC; Sandy Kittleson, Decorah Lutheran; Sherry Schilling, First United Methodist; and Patti Davis and Joan Schissel, St. Benedict Catholic Parish.
The morning begins with coffee and refreshments and will include sharing information and resources to help caregivers address and cope with their challenges. A short program and presentation by Barbara Labosky, Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Program Coordinator, will close the celebration, The event will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 701 Iowa Avenue. Decorah. For additional information contact Heather Cote, Gail Judisch, or the Church Office, 382-3963.
Sunday, May 3 (beginning at 10:45 am)
The Church Forum and Education Committees invite all to share favorite Sunday School memories during these inter-generational conversations. Our Sunday School students will pair up with members to exchange stories and capture them on video tape for this oral sharing project, “Branches Over Time”.
Good Shepherd is one of 69 locations participating in the Citywide Garage Sale this weekend. Led by Congregation President Jim Fritz, a crew of Bob Felde, Jerry Frank, Ed and Elizabeth Kaschins, Jane Kemp, and Dan Raney cleaned out the Annex including the attic. Some treasures were rediscovered and saved, some for possible repurposing. New homes were found for the majority of items by the end of the first day.
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