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Good Shepherd Announcements
Thank You to Brad Eidsen from Camp Forest Springs for speaking today. Ask about camp services after the worship services.
Altar Care will meet on Monday April 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the church. They will me working on a new banner to celebrate the remodeling project.
Our last day of Sunday School this year will be May 17th. DonТt forget our pajamas & offering for the pajama program.
Thanks to Sue & Dave Schraeder for providing the March meal at Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers are needed to make the meal for May 20, and June 17. Call Shelly Schneider at 387-6762 if you can help.
Quilters will meet on Saturday, May 16th from 9 a.m. to noon.
Mark your Calendar Confirmation is Saturday, May 9th at 5:00 p.m. 14 youth will be affirmed in the faith.
The Loose Change for the month of April will be sent to Soup or Socks. (The Feinstein Foundation is matching funds donated to SOS during the months of March and April, up to a million dollars.)
The loose change collected in the month of May will be given to the Healthy Lifestyles - Marshfield Area Coalition Growing Together Community Gardens project. The pilot site will be located at First Presbyterian Church, and financial support is needed for start-up costs. Please see the red Outreach binder in the narthex for more information, or talk to Pastor Peter or Tammy Neumann about this exciting outreach project.
Festival Food Receipts: Remember to bring your Festival Foods receipts to church and place in the receipt bucket on the new counter by the coat room.
Please consider signing up to bring treats for SundayТs fellowship time. There is a calendar available outside the office for you to choose the Sunday of the month that works best for you.
Attention Youth: S.O.S is looking for help receiving, sorting, and stocking food following the Boy Scout drive on April 25. It will start at 10am and go until approximately 2:00 pm. Come the whole time or an hour. LetТs get a large group of youth together for this project! To sign up, email Shelly Schneider at Shellysch@tznet.com
Canoe trip adventurists! The Youth Ministry is organizing an overnight canoe trip for youth as well as families on August 6 & 7. The outfitter will provide canoes, life jackets, food, and tents. We just need to drive a few hours north and bring a sleeping bag. Are you interested? Call Shelly 387-6762 and help pick the date.
The Nominating Committee consists of the members who are coming off the Council, Sally Rakovec and Bruce Tibbett. Three volunteers have stepped forward and will also be on the committee, they are Sue Babcock, Dennis Janz and Steven Bartsch. Positions to be filled are Stewardship Ministry Director, Property Ministry Director and Vice President. If you would like to volunteer for one of these positions or would like to nominate someone please contact any of the people listed above.
Summer Camp information is available in the church narthex or by logging on to www.CrosswaysCamps.org
Youth Invitation: Youth are invited to come every Saturday morning and help with the building project.
The last Sunday of each month is designated as Youth Sunday. All youth grades 7th through 12th will be assigned to usher, this will continue on the last Sunday of each month. Youth are encouraged to volunteer to be lector at any service at any time. You are also asked to volunteer to be greeters and communion assistants. Call the church office at 387-2731 or send an e-mail to gslc2@verizon.net to volunteer.
LWR Coffee is available in the church narthex.
Sunday Evening Women's Bible Study: This group is meeting at the home of Cathy Lau, M141 Penny Lane, Marshfield. They meet every Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. All women (members and friends of the congregation) are invited to participate. Call Cathy at 387-2908 with questions.
Community Announcements
Off the Wall Custom Framing & Art has religious items for sale. They are also offering a 10% rebate to Good Shepherd when you shop at their store and specify Good Shepherd as the church you would like to support.
The Family Resource Center presents two classes: The Happiest Toddler on the Block on April 21 from 6-7:30, and Home Alone on April 16th from 6-8 p.m. or May 2nd from 10-noon. All classes will be held at Tiny Tiger Intergenerational Center. Pre registration is required. Call 387-2326 to register. More info can be found on the flyers in the window of the church office.
The Living River Quartet will be giving a concert at Calvary Bible Church on Sunday evening, April 19 at 7 pm. All are invited to attend, a free will offering will be taken.
The Food Pantry will be participating in the Boy Scout Food Drive on April 25th and in the Post Office Food Drive on May 9th.Workers are needed to receive, sort and stock goods on the day of the food drives as well as the week after. Interested volunteers can call Cheryl Hartl/Soup or Socks at 387-1796. This is a great opportunity for youth to get involved in a very worthy community event!
Marshfield Area Coalition for Youth invites parents & guardians of Marshfield Area Youth and Community Members to a Family and Community Town Supper on Monday, April 20 at the Eagles Club from 6-8 p.m. For more info or to reserve your seat for the parent dinner, please call Kristin Seyfert or Rebecca Post at 221-8400. Reservations due April 6th. See the poster in the church office window for more info.
Personal Development CenterТs Tailgate Tour is May 11, 6-8:30 p.m. at Norwood Industrial Park, 2201 Nikolai Ave. Members of the Packers will be present. For more info see the poster in the office window at church.
Evening Faces of Aging Symposium is Wednesday, May 13 beginning with registration at 6:00 p.m. at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center Cafeteria. The annual event will provide info to area senior citizens who would like to learn more about healthy living as they age. Call Tanya Esser at 389-3776 to register.
A Benefit Concert titled УSavedФ will debut songs composed by Tom Palmer of Palmer Enterprises of Marshfield at Cornerstone Community Church, 1417 West McMillan St. Proceeds from the concert will go to benefit the Marshfield Area YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
Mikan Therapeutic Day Treatment presents: Managing the Highs and Lows of Children and Teens on Wed, April 22 from 6-7:15 p.m. at 501 S Cherry Ave. To RSVP or for more info call 486-8302 or see the poster in the church office window.
Shirley House of Hope Bowling Benefit: Fun for the whole family Ц 9 pin tap to benefit a future domestic abuse shelter in Marshfield will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, 12:30 Ц 3:00pm at Rose Bowl Lanes. Register by Saturday, May 2nd. For further info see the flyer in the church office window.
Shirley House of Hope Supporters will meet on Monday April 20th at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 300 S Walnut. Anyone with questions may contact Sue Poole at 255-9271 or Julie Cravillion at 384-4310.
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Charcoal Chicken Dinner Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Greenwood. More info can be found on the flyer in the church office window.
