Lent and letting go of loss
It had been a weekend. One of those weekends that were incredible, empowering, life-giving and exhausting all at the same time. After falling asleep at 7 p.m. the night before, I logged on to Good Shepherd’s Monday-morning Meeting. Eric Holmer started off by reading Job 2:7-10 from his daily devotional book. The passage was paired…
Read MoreEven in darkness
Not all is as it seems. When you think about it, that is what living a life with faith is all about. So many of us struggle with this every day, even those of us who consider ourselves Christ followers. There are times in life that, when we rely on just what is seen, we…
Read MoreBe willing to wait
I’m not particularly good at waiting. And I know I’m not the only one. The pace of our digital age makes waiting all the more difficult. With lightning-fast internet and a world of apps and websites at our fingertips, we’re accustomed to on-demand experiences, where we get what we want – no wait required. When…
Read MoreCelebrating Life
Greg Meyer shares part of his story to kick off our Lent Devotionals for 2022, which focus on how things are (not) as they should be.
Read MoreF-16 Flyover of Good Shepherd to honor Maj. Lowell. “Mike” Millisor
Two F-16s from the 115th Fighter Wing based in Madison participated in a flyover of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 5, 2022 to honor Maj. Lowell “Mike” Millisor.
Read MoreLatest COVID-19 Policy Update
Due to the end of the Dane County Face Covering order, wearing masks at Good Shepherd is optional as of Tuesday, March 1. Your choice is respected here.
Read MoreExplore Lent in the March 2022 Messenger
The March 2022 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies have also been mailed out and should be arriving soon.
Read MoreTuesday Evening Prayer Group
Good Shepherd has a Tuesday Evening Prayer group that meets every other week to pray for the needs of our congregation, as well as for situations in the wider world and in their own lives.
Read MoreRegister for Good Shepherd Week at Pine Lake Camp
Crossways registration for summer camp season is open! Swimming, hiking, crafts, kayaking, wild worship….if you haven’t been to camp yet, this summer could be your year! Note: They are using a new registration software, so everyone will need to create a new login even if you’ve registered for camp before. Good Shepherd has always designated…
Read MoreAsh Wednesday at Good Shepherd
Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday as we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter with a day of fasting and repentance.
Read MoreFirst Communion Instruction & Recognition 2022
First Communion instruction is offered for all students in Kindergarten-5th grade. Instruction about this meal is intentionally offered during Lent because this sacrament is how we, together as believers, remember Jesus’ sacrifice of love and grace. Families can choose from a parent/child group class on Monday March 14, 6-7:30 p.m. at Verona Campus or at-home,…
Read MoreThanks for Tackling Hunger by Filling the Soup Buckets
Thanks to all of you on the Good Shepherd “team” who joined in the fight against hunger during Souper Bowl XXI by helping to fill the Soup Buckets. We exceeded our goal with 2,231 cans of soup! We will have a total of the monetary giving in the March Messenger. The soup has been divided…
Read MoreDick and Barb Weaver — a love story
As Christians, we are called to love others as much as we love ourselves. Loving someone every day is not easy. Dick and Barb Weaver, however, have loved each other for the past 60 years. Dick and Barb met at Glenway Golf Course by luck. Dick was hoping to get some golf in, but there…
Read MoreYou’re Invited…to help children feel welcome
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, parents Amber and Nathan Nelson-Smith were desperate. After 6 months of isolation from COVID-19 with their kids, they found out their twins, Amos and Lucca, would be entering 4K virtually. Amber understood safety concerns but was worried no one would be there to guide them through virtual school. However, their…
Read MoreFill the Soup Buckets To Help Tackle Hunger – Play in Souper Bowl XXI
You can help tackle hunger in our community by donating soup on Souper Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13 at the 9 a.m. service at Madison and the 10:30 a.m. service at Verona AND during Souper Bowl Week, beginning with the kick-off to Souper Bowl XXI at the 6 p.m. service at Verona. There will be Soup…
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