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Read the November 2019 Edition of The Messenger
The November 2019 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies are available at both the Verona and Madison campuses. Have a…
Read MoreThis Sunday | November 3, 2019
In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In the assembly today we give thanks for all the saints “who from their labors rest,” who have fought the good fight, who have gained the crown. In the same breath we petition our God for the strength to hear and to heed the admonitions of the Lord Jesus in today’s gospel. Recalling that we have been sealed by the Spirit and sustained by the Savior’s body and blood, we keep on keeping on as God gives us breath, to the praise of God’s glory.
Read MoreGood Shepherd Day of Prayer
Praying Together Sunday November 10th we are asking all of Good Shepherd to join together and hold our Beyond Campaign in prayer. Throughout this day we will pray both by…
Read MoreWednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Start your Wednesday Off Right All men are invited to the Men’s Bible Study which meets every Wednesday beginning at 7:15 a.m. for an hour in the Good Shepherd Room,…
Read MoreBEYOND / Those Who Share Time and Love Provide Lessons in Generosity
A Story from Dan Viegut Two men from my childhood taught me about the concepts of generosity, though I didn’t realize it for years. The first was an uncle. After…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity is a Gift from the Heart
A Story from Kay Simmons As I began thinking about my generosity story, I did what I often do – I looked up the definition of the word. It wasn’t…
Read MoreBEYOND / The Needs of Some Outweigh the Wants of Others
A Story from the Seeland Family Simply put, generosity to me is someone giving more than is usual or expected. My first memorable experiences of generosity came as a child…
Read MoreBEYOND / All We Have Is a Blessing and We All Need Help at Times
A Story from Sarah Schaettle My first lesson in giving that I remember was as a child when I first started to receive an allowance. My father was very clear…
Read MoreBEYOND / Generosity: Big and Small, One in the Same
A Story from the Miyamoto Family I consider myself a generous person. I also know and understand that my generosity can be selective and sometimes hidden within the comfortable corners…
Read MoreBEYOND / Emotional & Spiritual Generosity
A Story from Syrenne McNulty Over the years at Good Shepherd, I’ve been the recipient of more generosity than I can count. So many times over the years as I…
Read MoreBEYOND / 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…
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