Archive for October 2019
BEYOND / God is the Ultimate Giver
A Story from Jen Maier I have been fortunate to be the recipient of great generosity from my parents and husband especially, but also many friends and family members in…
Read MoreBEYOND / No Judgment or Means Testing When Helping Those in Need
A Story from the Lester Family In January 2016 I was laid off from my job. My partner Mel and I were living in Montana at the time, and employment…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity Provided an Unforgettable Opportunity
A Story from Cassie Kohrs In January of 2013, I found out that I had an incredible opportunity; I was chosen to intern with Josiah Venture, an organization based in…
Read MoreBEYOND / To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected
A Story from the Hanson Family My earliest memory of generosity was of a time when I was a little girl and I was with my maternal grandparents. I thought…
Read MoreBEYOND / Giving to Others Even When You Have Little to Give
A Story from Barb Friberg My grandparents were a big part of my youth. My grandfather, Norman, was in the Navy in WWI, and on one of his voyages back…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity: Generation to Generation
A Story from the Frei Family While having a generous spirit can be created in many different manners, I believe that creating a generous spirit in our children is a…
Read MoreBEYOND / Sharing with Others a Childhood Lesson
A Story from the Enslin Family A lasting lesson of generosity was taught to me by my friend’s family when we were children. I remember being welcomed into their home…
Read MoreBEYOND / Kindness of Strangers a Lesson in Generosity
A Story from the Birschbach Family During June of 2019, I was travelling in Europe with one of my roommates. We paid for and planned the trip ourselves. It was…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity: A Journey without a Destination
A Story from the Beggs Family I was fortunate enough to grow up with a generosity role model. My grandfather, Richard Beggs Sr., was an extremely generous man in all…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity on the Borderlands
A Story from the Enstad Family I learned what it means to be generous in the cardboard home of a family in Juarez, Mexico. I spent a week of one…
Read MoreHome
There’s No Place Like Home Home. It’s a word that can elicit a vast array of emotions…And feelings… Memories of an idealized past… Home is where the heart is. A…
Read MoreThis Sunday: October 13, 2019
Jesus said, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things shall be yours as well.” (Matthew 6:33) It is common for people to give to the church from what is left over in their budget. Instead, we should give first to God. This enables us to fulfill God’s plans for us, and fully experience the joy of giving. When we place God first, we give from all the abundance that God has provided, not just the leftovers.
Read MoreLearn about the Good Shepherd Nominating Committee
Identifying Future Leaders at Good Shepherd Strong, engaged Lay Leadership at all levels of our Church is key. At Good Shepherd, we have the Nominating Committee to review candidates that…
Read MoreThis Sunday: October 6, 2019
A little faith goes a long way is our Lord’s point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required for the life of faith are the blessings received in water and the word (holy baptism), bread and wine (holy communion), the word read and proclaimed in this assembly. Anticipate them. Receive them with thanksgiving.
Read MoreThe Rev. Peter Rogness Appointed Interim Bishop of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin
The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin Council is pleased to announce that they have affirmed the appointment by Presiding Bishop Eaton of Peter Rogness as the Interim Bishop. Rogness is a…
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