Decorating the Christmas Tree

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This Advent, a new tradition was begun at Good Shepherd with the decorating of the Christmas tree for the sanctuary. No tree was present on the first Sunday in Advent.  On the second Sunday in Advent a tree had been set up but not decorated.  By the third Sunday, lights had been added.  After the service, the Sunday School children and several adults hung ornaments.  The fully decorated tree will be in place throughout the remainder of the Christmas season.

 

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News and Events, December 14-20

News Events

Tuesday, December 15
6:00 pm – Sons of Norway – Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm – Council Meeting

Wednesday, December 16
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast
11:00 am – CNA class orientation – Narthex
1:00 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry
5:30 pm – Evening Worship
6:15 pm – Simple Supper provided, intergenerational faith conversation
7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal
7:45 pm – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, December 17
10:00 am – Adult Bible Study
5:00 pm – Community Meal

Sunday, December 20
8:45 am – Choir Warm up
9:30 am – Worship – Fourth Sunday of Advent
10:30 am – Fellowship Hour
10:45 am – Christmas Program Practice for all ages
10:50 am – Adult Forum – Building Good Shepherd’s Newest Ministry
5:00 pm – Christmas Program; Refreshments following.

We will share Holy Communion and light the Advent Candles on the Advent Wreath at all services

Good Shepherd Office and Church Hours, December 24-January 1, 2016

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Thursday, December 24 – Office open 8:00 a.m. – Noon; Building open 8:00 a.m. until close of 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service

Friday, December 25 – Office closed; Building open 8:00 a.m. until close of 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service

Saturday, December 26
– Office and Building closed

Thursday, December 31
– Office and Building open 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Friday, January 1
, 2016
– Office and Building closed

Saturday, January 2
– Resume regular Building open hours:  8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., MondaySunday

Path to Citizenship Annual Newsletter

The Path to Citizenship 2015 newsletter has recently been issued.

Path to Citizenship 2015 Annual Newsletter

The Good Shepherd congregation has supported this organization since it was founded.   A brief summary from their newsletter describing this organization is quoted below.

PATH TO CITIZENSHIP is a northeast Iowa organization whose mission is to aid people who need help navigating the complicated path to legal status. Founded by a coalition of Decorah area faith groups and working in partnership with Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON), a national ministry of the United Methodist Church, Path to Citizenship provides free legal advice on the immigration process. With the help of JFON immigration attorneys, we hold quarterly legal aid clinics and have no­interest microloans available to assist low income families with legal fees and associated costs.

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News and Events, December 7-13

News Events

 

Tuesday, December 8
2:00 pm – Pastor Amy and Jutta Anderson at Wellington Place


Wednesday, December 9
7:30 am – Men’s Breakfast
2:00 pm – Miriam/Ruth Circle
5:30 pm – Evening Worship
6:15 pm – Simple Supper provided, intergenerational faith conversation
6:15 pm – Budget Committee Meeting- Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal
8:00 pm – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, December 10
10:00 am – Adult Bible Study

Sunday, December 13
8:45 am – Band warm up
9:30 am – Worship –Third Sunday of Advent
10:30 am – Fellowship Hour
10:45 am – Sunday School Christmas Program Practice
10:45 am – Youth Sunday School/Confirmation with Pastor Amy
10:50 am –Adult Forum – Prayer Practices for Advent and All Year

We will share Holy Communion and light the Advent Wreath at all services.