Worship with us in-person Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.

Plainview Elgin Food Shelf Gift Cards

The Food Shelf will distribute gift cards to their clients during the month of December. To assist:

  • Purchase $25 gift cards, preferably from local gas stations or Bennett's Food Center
  • Write a check to "Plainview Elgin Food Shelf" with "Gift Cards" in the memo. The gift cards will be purchased on your behalf

Gift Cards, Checks and Cash can be turned into the church office or directly at the Food Shelf. Contact Kathy Sukalski, 507-871-3074 with questions.

Toys for Tots

Beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024, drop off unwrapped NEW toys in the collection box located in the Gathering Space. Gifts will be picked up on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Poinsettia Orders

It's time to order Poinsettias to decorate the altar for Christmas!

  • $10 each; Checks can be made out to Good Shepherd
  • Consider purchasing in memory or honor of someone, if you wish
  • Order envelopes are in the red container at the coffee bar
  • Orders are due by Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Contact Sue Tangen with questions

Lights for Life: Luminary Fundraiser for Cancer

Honor your loved ones affected by cancer by donating and decorating a luminary bag to be displayed during Olde Fashioned Christmas, December 7-8, 2024.

  • 1 bag = $10 or 3 bags = $25
    • All proceeds from sales will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Lions club Childhood Cancer Program
  • Bags can be purchased at:
    • Forsight Bank
    • People's State Bank
    • Edward Jones
    • Ag Partners
    • Bella Salon
    • Erin's Touch of Style
    • Other local churches
    • Good Sheperd: Sunday's before / after worship service

Contact Erin Bluhm, 507-259-4735 with questions

Time and Talent Sheets

Consider a couple of ways that you can help make ministry happen at Good Shepherd. Fill out the Time and Talent Sheet and return it by email or in the basket by the sanctuary doors. Thank you for everything you do. Together we are the church.

Volunteers needed for Altar Guild/Care

Seeking volunteers to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, altar linens and sanctuary.

Main duties include:

  • Paraments:
    • Ensuring the appropriate color of the church season is placed on the altar throughout the year.
    • Changing the paraments as the seasons change.
    • Keeping the paraments clean (washing & ironing), mending as needed and reporting need for replacement.
  •  Decorating:
    • Ensuring the appropriate decor of the church season is displayed throughout the year, including:
      • Setting up and taking down decor as seasons change.
      • Ordering flowers.
      • Christmas tree(s) selection, delivery, set up, decorating, and take down.
      • Setting up & taking down candles placed on the altar for special services like All Saints Day & Christmas Eve services.
  • Plant/Flower/Tree Care
    • Watering sanctuary plants, flowers, and Christmas tree as needed.
    • Ensuring inventory of necessary supplies & decor throughout the year and communicating
      the needs with the Church Secretary, such as candles, oil, seasonal decor, etc.,
    • Preparing candles for the congregation to use during candlelight services.
    • Cleaning votive candle holders as needed.

All are welcome to join this group as individuals or families. Interests may be with one of the duties or all of them. Looking to bring the interests/talents of many to this group to ensure our altar and sanctuary needs are met throughout the year.