Posts by Stephen Ackermann
Verona Worship Team Recruits for Key Positions
🎶 Verona Worship Band is Growing! 🎶 We’re on the lookout for a keyboard player, drummer, bass player, electric guitar player and an additional sound board technician (training provided!). Join a passionate team where every role—on stage or behind the scenes—helps lead our church in powerful, meaningful worship. Ready to serve? Email Tracy Dahl, tdahl@glscwi.com…
Read MoreYour Gifts at Work: Foundation Grant Impact
The Good Shepherd Foundation Board approved 5 grants totaling nearly $43,000 at their meeting on Monday, May 5th. They include funding for the Allied Food Pantry, Camp Scholarships, 1 College Scholarship, a Summer Media Intern and 6 Children, Youth and Family Interns to lead summer programs. Please consider making a gift to the Good Shepherd…
Read MoreMeditation Chapel nearly complete
The new meditation chapel at the Madison campus is nearing completion. We expect installation of wainscoting and an altar to be done by Easter. There are still opportunities for you to sponsor items to complete the project. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor the chapel, please email Director of Administration Rick…
Read MoreFundraising Guidelines approved by Board
Good Shepherd’s Board has approved a new set of fundraising guidelines to ensure that all fundraising efforts conducted at church align with its mission and values while maintaining order, fairness, and transparency. The guidelines call for all requests to be sent to committees first before being brought for approval. Fundraising in the Narthex will continue…
Read MoreJoin the Good Shepherd Golf League at Odana Hills in 2025!
We’re excited to announce that the Good Shepherd Golf League is moving to Odana Hills Golf Course for the 2025 season! We have officially signed a league agreement with the City of Madison, and we can’t wait to hit the fairways with you. League Details: Where: Odana Hills Golf Course When: Every other Tuesday, beginning…
Read MoreCreation Keepers – Care for Creation Initiative
During lent, we are going to be using reusable coffee cups (or bring your own) at the Madison campus and compostable cups at our Verona campus as part of our Care for Creation initiative.
Read MoreGood Shepherd Foundation Awards $44,000 in Grants
This Sunday is Good Shepherd Foundation Sunday. The foundation has helped fund programs at the church for more than 20 years. This month, The foundation approved 6 grants totaling nearly $44,000, including funding for the Good Shepherd Food Pantry, Music Mondays, transportation for youth for a mission trip to North Carolina this summer, summer internships…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #24: Vacation Bible School
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #23: Children’s Choir
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #22: Shoebox Gifts
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #21: Christmas Around the Tree
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #20: Pen Pals
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #19: Blue Christmas
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #18: Christmas Concert
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
Read MoreImpactful Moment #17: Youth Retreats
We’re sharing 24 Impactful Moments in 24 Days—showcasing how your generosity and service have transformed lives in 2024. We’re inviting everyone to donate $24 to help us close out our mortgage in 2024. Imagine the possibilities for ministry when we are mortgage-free! Be sure to follow along and check for updates on these inspiring stories!…
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