ELCA National Youth Gathering Trip to New Orleans

July 16-20, 2024

  • Grades 8-12
  • 25 youth & 6 adults attending

 

Adult Bible Study

Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 1-2pm

Theme: "Crafted in Christ"

This study will explore rest, renewal, and Christian community. We will discuss Old and New Testament readings as we consider the patterns we follow and how the pieces of our lives and communities are bound together in Christ. Some of the patterns we will look at include worship, Sabbath, and service.

 

Summer Worship Opportunities

Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 6:30pm

Join us for an outdoor meal and worship service. Please bring your lawn chair and invite a friend.

  • Outdoor worship with Meal.
  • Meal serving starts at 6:20pm.

 

Church Rummage Sale

Thursday, August 15 - Friday, August 16, 2024

Donated your gently used items starting Sunday, August 4, 2024.

No clothing, books, CDs or damaged/broken items will be accepted.

Proceeds go toward the 2025 Youth Mission trip.

 

Thursday Book Club

Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, September 2024-May 2025, 7pm

During the 2024-25 school year, the Good Shepherd Book Group will read the following books. If you
are looking for some good summer reads, check out these books. All are welcome. Contact Carole Joyce, 507-269-9374 with questions.

  • September 9, 2024: The Women by Krista Hannah
  • October 14, 2024: Sedona Plum’s Journey by Brent McNallan. (He’ll join us at this meeting!)
  • November 11, 2024:  *Maid by Stephanie Land*
  • December 9, 2024: Keeper of the Stars by Buck Turner
  • January 13, 2025:  Should Have Been Dead by Swetal Petal (This is another local story and author!)
  • February 10, 2025: Just A Regular Boy by Catherine Hyde
  • March 10, 2025: *The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson*
  • April 14, 2025: Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury
  • May 12, 2025:  TBD

*Library Book Bag* | Pick up book in church office