Posts by Stephen Ackermann
Verona Site Pastor Update
The Verona Site Pastor Transition Task Force has been hard at work over the past few months! Our role is to develop the Ministry Site Profile (MSP) — a long…
Read MoreFor 10 Years Members Have Been Choosing the Columbarium for a Final Resting Place
Over the past ten years 236 Good Shepherd members have chosen the Columbarium as their place of final rest. The Columbarium has grown from a single sided wall of niches…
Read MoreInvite a Friend Sunday — October 19 at Good Shepherd!
Sunday, October 19 we’re celebrating Invite a Friend Sunday at Good Shepherd! It’s the perfect opportunity to extend a simple invitation to someone in your life — a friend, coworker,…
Read MoreSupport Socktober
This October, Church School is inviting everyone to take part in Socktober by donating new socks for kids and adults. These socks will be given to God’s Hands & Feet…
Read MoreJoin the Loaves and Fishes Ministry in Serving Our Neighbors
At Good Shepherd, one of the ways we live out our call to love and serve our neighbors is through the Loaves and Fishes Outreach Ministry. Each month, on the…
Read MoreShare the Warmth: October Adult Coat Drive
During the month of October we will be collecting clean, adult winter coats. We will be distributing the coats on Thursday, November 6th. There will be a bin at both…
Read MoreMinistry Conversation with CYF
Sunday, September 28 • Following All Services • Madison & Verona Good Shepherd has a long-standing commitment to creating meaningful and engaging ministry for children and youth. On Sunday, September…
Read MoreChildren’s Choir Resumes September 21 & 28
When: September 21 in Verona & September 28 in Madison Good Shepherd’s Children’s Choir is back! Kids are invited to join Mr. Matt for a joyful time of music and…
Read MoreBe the Reason a Third Grader Smiles
Good Shepherd is once again partnering with Orchard Ridge Elementary School, located just a few blocks from our Madison campus, and this year we’re excited to launch a Pen Pal…
Read MoreMinistry Conversation with Children, Youth, and Family
Join us for a Ministry Conversation with Children, Youth, and Family on Sunday, September 28, following all services at both the Madison and Verona campuses. Good Shepherd has a long-standing…
Read MoreGet Involved with the Facilities Team at Good Shepherd!
We’re excited to share a few ways you can help keep our campuses in great shape—and have fun doing it! 1. Join the Facilities CommitteeOur committee meets about four times…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Final Day
This blog – of our last day – was written by Molly McCue Here we are, the 5th day of our North Carolina disaster relief trip of 2025. Our last…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 4
Today’s 2025 Travel Blog comes from Jen Diebling, the aunt of one of our travelers. As a reminder each teen traveled with a “serving companion”. More on that later. My…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 2-3
Days 2-3: Building Community at Camp & Service Projects By Andrea Frey & Julia Miller As we sit to reflect and write, it is late into the evening on our…
Read More2025 Youth Trip to North Carolina – Day 1
Day 1: Our First Full Day By Charlie Sayre Our first full day began around 5:30 a.m. with our early risers, surprised to see it still pitch-black outside (the sun…
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