Soup Supper + Lent | Holden Evening Prayer

Wednesdays: 4/2, and 4/9, at 7:00 pm

Sign-up for soup suppers

 

Sunday Morning Adult Education

Sundays, April 6 and 27, 2025, at 10:05 am

  • Meet in Pastor Krista's office
  • Join us as we explore scripture, basing our study on Anna Carter Florence's book "A is for Alabaster". Each week, we will dig into a different scripture by taking some lesser-known characters, objects, and even animals as our starting point. By doing so, we will discover how much there is to gain from starting small and how sometimes, when we don't look small, we miss the details of what God is doing.

 

5th - 6th Grade Worship Event

Sunday, 4/6/2025, 10am

Everything you want to know about worship...

  • Why do we worship?
  • What are the parts of service?

 

First Communion Training | OPTION 1

Sunday, 4/6/2025, 2-4p

Holy Communion is a sacred meal in which we receive Christ's body and blood in the bread and the wine. During Lent, all children who are planning to receive their first communion are asked to one of the two trainings.

  • Children in 2nd Grade and above are eligible. Families are encouraged to determine when each child is ready.
  • Each child should be accompanied by a parent or caring adult
  • Children will receive their first communion on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the 7pm service.
  • Sign-up

 

First Communion Training | OPTION 2

Monday, 4/7/2025, 330-530p

Holy Communion is a sacred meal in which we receive Christ's body and blood in the bread and the wine. During Lent, all children who are planning to receive their first communion are asked to one of the two trainings.

  • Children in 2nd Grade and above are eligible. Families are encouraged to determine when each child is ready.
  • Each child should be accompanied by a parent or caring adult\
  • Children will receive their first communion on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the 7pm service.
  • Sign-up

 

Blanket Work Day

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 9am

  • Join us for milestone blanket making! We will finish the graduate blankets and work on baptismal tag blankets.
  • Soup will be served for lunch.

 

Palm Sunday Breakfast

Sunday, 4/13/25, 9:45 am

  • Egg bake, pancakes, rolls, and fresh fruit

 

Palm Sunday Egg Hunt

Sunday, 4/13/25, 10:15 am

  • Holy activities and egg hunt after breakfast
  • Please bring your own easter baskets.
  • In the event of bad weather, the egg hunt will be moved indoors.

 

Thursday Book Club

Monday, 4/14/25, 7pm

  • "Someone Like You" by Karen Kingsbury
  • All are welcome.
  • Bring ideas of what you would like to read next year!
  • Contact Carole Joyce, 507-269-9374 with questions.

 

Adult Bible Study

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 1-2p

  • "Life After Certainty" What does it mean to live faithfully in times of uncertainty?
  • We explore Bible stories of how our ancestors in faith also lived in times of deep uncertainty.

 

Maundy Thursday & First Communion

Thursday, 4/17/2025, 7pm

  • Holy Communion Service
  • Children will be receiving their first communion on Maundy Thursday at the 7 pm service.
  • Children should attend one of the two First Communion trainings before the Maundy Thursday service.

 

Good Friday

Friday, April 18, 2025, 7:00 pm

Tenebrae Service

 

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 20, 2025, 7:30 am or 9 am

Holy Communion at both services

 

Appreciation Coffee Hour

Sunday, April 27, 2025

We are having a special coffee (with rolls) to say “Thank You” to all who help make our church and Sunday school happen, including acolytes, cantors, lectors, accompanists, sound people, video people, janitor, secretary, bookkeeper, kitchen cooks, dishwashers, treat bakers, greeters, ushers, those who prepare for communion and serve communion, Sunday School teachers and helpers, Bible school teachers
and helpers, confirmation mentors, event planners, lawn mowers, snow shovelers, church council, offering counters, soup supper and chili supper donators and servers, cookie walk organizers and bakers, Pastor, and Carole. Whew! As long as this list is, it may not be complete. Please look around during the next few weeks and offer thanks to people you notice who are stepping up to make Good Shepherd a welcoming place to see and feel God at work. And then join us for coffee hour on April 27th for a special treat!

 

Confirmation Banquet

Wednesday, 4/30/2025

  • Meal at 6pm
  • Confirmands will share their faith statements with their parents, peers, and other caring adults.

 

Confirmation

Sunday, 5/4/2025, 11am worship service

  • The Service of "Affirmation of Baptism", also known as "Confirmation"
  • Photos: 10am in sanctuary

 

Carole Joyce's Retirement Celebration

Sunday, 5/11/2025

Our Passing on the Faith Coordinator Carol Joyce will retire in June 2025. We will honor her retirement in church on the last day of Sunday School.

 

Thursday Book Club

Monday, 5/12/25, 7pm

  • Book: TBD
  • All are welcome.
  • Contact Carole Joyce, 507-269-9374 with questions.

 

Graduation Recognition

Sunday, 5/18/2025, 9am Worship Service

  • We look forward to celebrating with our high school graduates
  • Grads--please send Carole Joyce a baby photo and graduation photo

 

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Monday, 6/2/2025 - Wednesday, 6/4/2025, 6-7:45pm

  • Children currently in grades Pre-K through 4th grade
  • Complete the Registration form.
  • Volunteers in 5th grade to adult are needed. Contact Carole Joyce if interested.

 

2025 Summer Youth Trip

Friday, 7/11/2025 - Sunday, 7/20/2025

  • The first 20 participants will be able to attend.
  • If you are interested in this trip, contact Pastor Krista.
  • Theme: “God in Creation”
  • Location: Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, Montana

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp (FLBC) is situated in the majestic Rocky Mountains of western Montana. Founded in 1943, FLBC is located on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake, about 40 miles southwest of Glacier National Park. On this stunning 250-acre waterfront site, the summer program serves over 2,300 youth of all ages, teaching about Christ and the appreciation of God’s creation. Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp is dedicated to the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of each person. Caring, dedicated, and exemplary staff will provide a safe, fun, and meaningful experience. Each summer, faithful college-aged staff join the year-round staff to create a nurturing Christian community where the Gospel is learned and lived out every day in fun and meaningful ways. Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp offers a Christ-centered camp experience for people of all ages. The staff is trained to help campers understand God’s message of grace and to provide positive Christian role models while having an amazing experience in God’s great outdoors! During our time at FLBC, we will spend time on the lake, hike, and do a service day.