Highlights from This Week’s Church Bulletin
Sunday School will resume January 5.
Bell Ringers Needed
The Red Kettle campaign for the Salvation Army needs more bell ringers this week: December 16-23. You can sign up for a 2 hour shift between 10:00am and 6:00pm. Sign up online at www.registertoring.com. Thank you for supporting Salvation Army’s social services in our neighborhood!
Meals on Wheels in January
Good Shepherd will deliver meals to our home bound neighbors on Wednesdays in January. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
Legacy Ministry Fund Ministry Awards
The Legacy Ministry Fund will award ministry funds in early 2025. A portion of the money in our fund was designated by the donor to support Good Shepherd’s music ministries. The remainder of the funds can be used for a variety of things as long as they align with the mission of the church. We expect to have $1,700 available for non-music awards, which will be made in spring 2025.
Any member of Good Shepherd in good standing can submit a request for these ministry funds. Applications for both types of awards are available at the Welcome Center. Submission deadline is December 31, 2024. Please contact us through the church office with any questions.
2025 Offering Envelopes
2025 envelopes are in your church mailbox. If you give by other means and no longer need envelopes, please let the office know.
Wednesday Youth Groups & Confirmation
Grades 5-6: 6:15-7:15pm
Confirmation: 6:30-7:15pm
Grades 7-12: 7:15-8:30pm
Register with the Church Center app or at GoodShepherdOwatonna.com
Confirmation is typically for 7th and 8th graders. Questions about Confirmation? Contact Kelly!
Choir
The choir meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Worship Center. All singers are welcome!
Backpack Project
We partner with our local elementary school to support families in need, and you can help. Volunteer one day a week and make a difference for local kids. Contact the Church Office.
Celebrate Recovery: Mondays from 6:00-8:00PM
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, hang-ups, and habits of any kind. It’s a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling your life.
Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact Pastor Dan
Go Gather Give:
In December we’re filling the Mitten Tree for Community Pathways of Steele County: winter hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and warm socks for Community Pathways of Steele County. Drop off donations at the display in the Gathering Area.
Parent Cue: Raising kids with faith and character doesn’t have to be difficult. Parent Cue gives you four simply ways to connect with the heart of your child each week. Download the app, search for “Good Shepherd Lutheran Church”. Enter your family and child information, and explore!
Good Shepherd Preschool 2024-25 Registration
Visit our preschool website to explore all the class options. Questions? Contact Heather Gleason, Preschool and Children’s Director.
Make a Switch to Online Giving
Make giving easy; switch to electronic giving. Donate online through our website or by adding the Church Center app to your mobile device. You may donate one time, or set up recurring giving. Thank you for supporting ministry and service in our community!
