Posts by Eric Holmer
Children Youth and Family | Meeting Notes | May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019: Children, Youth and Family Ministry Committee Meeting Attendance: Sarah Iverson, Becca Mortensen, Pam Ziemlewicz, Jessica McCarty, Katie Wagner, Rich Johnson, Noelle LoConte, Steve Johnson Devotion: Confirmation Faith…
Read MoreAdult Faith Formation | Meeting Notes | July 18, 2019
FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE Meeting Notes July 18, 2019 Devotionals: “Hear, Oh Israel, the Lord our God, The Lord is one; you shall the Lort with all your heart, soul, mind…
Read MoreThis Sunday: August 4th 2019
Today’s texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the “unhappy business” of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard against all kinds of greed. We who have died with Christ in holy baptism have also been raised with him and are encouraged to elevate our thinking, seeking the “things that are above.” To that end we seek the sustenance of the Lord’s supper and the encouragement of God’s word.
Read MoreThis Sunday: June 30, 2019
We have no good apart from God. That makes our Lord’s call to follow him an invitation to freedom. This is freedom to revel in the Spirit’s fruits: love, joy, peace, patience, and the like. This is the path of life.
Read MorePastor Dara Leaves for Sabbatical
Work & Rest
In late June, Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson embarked on her first sabbatical, a time where she’ll be able to rest and enrich her relationship with God. Sabbatical is a response to God’s creation, taking a pause, and taking time to be with God. During her six weeks of rest, Pastor Dara will be spending time with her family, studying, and traveling to California for a week-long continuing education workshop at California Lutheran University and the Upper Peninsula for a solo camping trip, where she’ll be able to commune with nature and be in God’s beautiful creation.
This Sunday: June 23, 2019
This Sunday’s texts paint startling pictures of the horrific—the demonic—nature of sin. The church’s repeated celebration of the holy communion counters that tragic reality in a continued showing forth of the death of Jesus “until he comes.” It is a dramatic declaration of “how much God has done for you.”Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
Read MoreBoard Agenda: 6.17.2019
Board of Directors Agenda June 17, 2019 (6:30 p.m.) Verona Campus – Room 6 ☐ Gerry Born (President) ☐ Andrew Seaborg (VP) ☐ Wade Huseth (Treas.) ☐ Sara McCormack (Sec.)…
Read MoreThis Sunday at Good Shepherd: June 16th, 2019
“O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Today we celebrate the name of God: holy blessed Trinity. There is no other day quite like this one in the church’s year. There is no other god like ours. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
Read MoreThis Sunday at Good Shepherd: June 9th
Find out all about what’s happening this Sunday as we celebrate Pentecost
Read MoreThis Sunday at Good Shepherd: June 2nd, 2019
Read all about what’s happening at Good Shepherd this Sunday in Madison and Verona! Follow along with an electronic version of the bulletin
Read MoreThis Sunday: May 26, 2019
Get a sneak preview at what’s ahead for this Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison and Verona
Read MoreRunning with Purpose
Colin Grove shares the story of how Team World Vision began and the impact it has had over the years in helping to bring clean water to those in need around the world.
Read MoreThis Sunday: May 12, 2019
Find out what is happening at Worship at Good Shepherd this Sunday, May 12
Read More2019 Affirmation of Baptism
53 8th graders who have participated in the AMPED program the past three years will affirm that baptism this Sunday afternoon at the Madison Campus. The service begins at 1 p.m.…
Read MoreTeam World Vision Interview
An interview with Kristin Alworth Pastor Joe: Share a little about your current life and where in the past have you been or are you currently involved at Good Shepherd.…
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