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The Impact of Feed My StarvingChildren MobilePacks

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8:00 A.M. Men's Bible Study (M)

28:30 Worship (M) 9:00 Worship (V) 10:00 Worship (M) 10:30 Worship (V) 6:00 Worship (V)

Souper Bowl XIX

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6 P.M. Book Club (V)

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6:15 P.M. AMPED 6th Grade (M)6:30 P.M. Animate (M) 6:30 P.M. Percy Brown Event (M) 7:00 P.M. Wine & Word (O)

5 7:15 A.M Men's Bible Study (M) 9:15 A.M. PlayGroup (V) 9:30 A.M LWR Quilting7 P.M. Book Group (M)8 P.M. HS Youth Group (V)

6 Food Pantry & Clothes Closet (M) 12 P.M. Bible Study (M) 6 P.M. Baptism Class (M)

7 6:30 A.M. Friday Men's Group (V)

8 8:00 A.M. Men's Bible Study (M)

9 8:30 Worship (M) 9:00 Worship (V) 10:00 Worship (M) 10:30 Worship (V) 6:00 Worship (V) 12:00 P.M. OWLLS (O)

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7 A.M. Men's Bible Study (M)

9 A.M. Ruth Circle (M) 6 P.M. Book Club (V)

11 9:30 A.M. LWR Quilting (V)6:15 P.M. AMPED 6th Grade (M)6:30 P.M. Animate (M)7:00 P.M. Wine & Word (O)

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7:15 A.M Men's Bible Study (M) 9:15 A.M. PlayGroup (V) 9:30 A.M. Soul Food Bible Study (M) 12 P.M. PrimeTimers(M) 7 P.M. Book Group (M)

13 Food Pantry & Clothes Closet (M) 12 P.M. Bible Study (M)

14 6:30 A.M. Friday Men's Group (V) 7:45 A.M. Live at 745 Bible Study (M)

15 8:00 A.M. Men's Bible Study (M)

16 8:30 Worship (M) 9:00 Worship (V) 10:00 Worship (M) 10:30 Worship (V)6:00 Worship (V)

17 9:30 A.M. LWR Quilting (V) 1 P.M. Card Ministry (M) 6 P.M. Book Club (V)

18 9 A.M. Holy Yoga (V)6 P.M. Holy Yoga (V)6:15 P.M. AMPED 6th Grade (M)6:30 P.M. Animate (M) 7:00 P.M. Wine & Word (O)

19 7:15 A.M Men's Bible Study (M) 9:15 A.M. PlayGroup (V)9:30 A.M. Soul Food Bible Study (M) 7 P.M. Witnessing Whiteness(M) 8 P.M. HS Youth Group (V)

20 Food Pantry & Clothes Closet (M) 12 P.M. Bible Study (M) 6:30 P.M. Contemplative Life Group (V)

21 6:30 A.M. Friday Men's Group (V)

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7 A.M. Men's Bible Study (M)

6 P.M. Book Club (V)

259 A.M. Holy Yoga (V)9:30 A.M. LWR Quilting (V)5:30 P.M. Shrove Tuesday (M) 6 P.M. Holy Yoga (V)6:30 P.M. Animate (M) 7:00 P.M. Wine & Word (O) 7:00 P.M. HS Dinner Club (O)

26 ASH WEDNESDAY 7:15 A.M Men's Bible Study (M) 9:15 A.M. PlayGroup (V)9:30 A.M. Soul Food Bible Study (M) 12:15 Worship (M)7 P.M. Witnessing Whiteness(M) 7 P.M. Worship (M & V)

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February Lectionary Readings

Sunday, February 2 Micah 6:1-8Psalm 151 Corinthians 1:18-31Matthew 5:1-12

Sunday, February 9Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]Psalm 112:1-9 [10]1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]Matthew 5:13-20

Sunday, February 16 Deuteronomy 30:15-20Psalm 119:1-81 Corinthians 3:1-9Matthew 5:21-37

Sunday, February 23Exodus 24:12-18Psalm 22 Peter 1:16-21Matthew 17:1-9

F O U R T H S U N D AY O F E P I P H A N Y

F I F T H S U N D AY O F E P I P H A N Y

S I X T H S U N D AY O F E P I P H A N Y

T R A N S F I G U R AT I O N O F O U R L O R D

FMSC MobilePack in Verona

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BaptismsAnna Renee Steinhauer, child of Brian and Lisa Steinhauer, January 19

Olivia Sue Thelen, child of Rebecca and Greg Thelen, January 26

Births Glenn & Kathy Rindfleisch are happy to announce the births of two great-grandchildren. Samuel Joel, born November 4, 2019. Son of Andrea & Joel Rindfleisch of Hartford, IA. Jocelyn Ann, born on November 30, 2019. Daughter of Mallory & Tom Long of Sun Prairie, WI.

Christian Sympathy to:Christian Sympathy to the family of Marge Hanson who died on December 24, 2019 in Madison, WI.Christian Sympathy to Deb Puchner and family on the death of her mother, Bette Behrens, who died on December 25, 2019 in Verona, WI.Christian Sympathy to Sharon Lindsay and family on the death of her husband, Phil, who died on January 21, 2020 in Madison, WIChristian Sympathy to Donna Quandt and family on the death of her brother, Duane Quandt, who died January 23, 2020 in Madison, WI.Christian sympathy to Patti Jackson on the death of her aunt, June Fiske, who died January 20, 2020 in Lodi, Wisconsin.Christian sympathy to Doris Rasmussen and family on the death of her husband Stuart, who died January 12, 2020 in Madison, Wisocnsin

*Rocelle Sanders, prayers for peace and comfort for her and her familyRon Millisor, son of Lowell & Charolette Millisor and brother of Mary Erdman, lung cancer metastasized to the brain

Lari Johnson, Donna Maysack’s sister, stage 4 colon cancer and breast cancer

Kristie, friend of Marilyn Sharrow, cancer

We pray that God’s love & comfort will surround all those listed on this page.

If you see names on this page that should be removed, or to list someone on the care page, contact The Messenger at communications@gslcwi.com. If you would like a friend or relative remembered in prayer, contact Prayer Chain Coordinator Vicky Ruff at vickyruff@charter.net or (608) 277-8697

Hospitality

Prayers

All prayer requests are listed for two months.* denotes new request

You Don't Have to Walk Alone

GRIEF CLASSES

New Classes Beginning this March Grief is an experience of life that is hard to explain and hard to navigate. It comes upon us for a variety of reasons, in expected and unexpected ways, for an undetermined amount of time. Here at Good Shepherd we walk alongside the grieving in a variety of ways, including our quarterly grief classes. These classes offer a space for folks who have lost someone close to them, to share their stories with one another, reflect on where they are in their grief, and learn how others have navigated this journey. Whether you have been grieving a loss for a while or are feeling it for the first time, you are welcome in this space. While you cannot “learn” grief away, it can be helpful to be held in a gentle space as you find words for your experience and hear how grief has been approached by other. Classes are taught by Ann and Al Wearing, both of whom have navigated grief in their lives and been helped by this class and space. Our next series of classes will begin Wednesday March 4th. Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in Room 4 at the Madison Campus for 5 weeks. If you would like to attend, or would like more information please contact Sarah Iverson at siverson@gslcwi.com. Good Shepherd also walks alongside and cares for those grieving all sorts of life experiences through our Stephen Ministry. If you would like to meet with a Stephen Minister please contact Pastor Sheryl at serickson@glsciw.com.

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Being a Lutheran Church places Good Shepherd in a family of congregations that for over 500 years has described themselves as “confessional” churches. But what does being a confessional church actually mean? And, more importantly, what does being a confessional church mean in this day and age? First, a confessional church is a church that confesses its faith. We trace our roots back to the Apostle Paul standing before the Roman government in the Book of Acts. We see that Paul, on trial for his faith, sought to model his response on that of Jesus Christ, who confessed to the high priest Caiaphas about who He was and what He was sent to do. When the early Christians refused to take the Roman Empire’s pledge of allegiance, which included the worship of the emperor, they confessed their faith in Christ following the example of Paul. Often these Christians were put to death for their faith and became known as “martyrs,” which literally translates as “witnesses” to the faith. Fast forward to 1530 to the south of Germany at the Diet of Augsburg (an official meeting of the imperial legislature) where seven princes and leaders of two imperial cities stood before the emperor to confess their faith in Christ and Him alone. This was considered the birth of the Protestant Reformation. The purpose of confession is to bear witness to the truth of God. This can be done both positively and negatively. Confession can either be about something that illuminates God’s goodness and mercy in Jesus Christ, or against human perversions of the faith for personal or political gain. So, communities formed around a common

Bearing Witness Together to the Truth of God

Embracing our Confessional Identity as Lutherans

Pastor's Note

Rev. Chris EnstadLead Pastor censtad@gslcwi.com

confession (as ours is) can be harmonious OR cantankerous and divisive if situations arise where common understandings begin to fall away. And sometimes they are both things at the same time! What does this mean for our life together at Good Shepherd? First, it reminds us that we are gathered around a common, communal understanding of Jesus Christ as the Crucified and Risen Savior of all humanity. Second, we will find that in divisive times our unity in Christ must be celebrated and strengthened across all the other issues that are secondary to the faith. Finally, we must remember that despite all of the efforts by outside forces to divide God’s Church and squelch its power, we hold this treasure, the faith, as a gift for future generations. Our stewardship of this gift is our calling. Whenever our children and grandchildren watch and listen to how we talk and treat each other, they will take those actions and words as examples of our faith! Just look at how we examine the history of the faith over centuries of joys and tribulations and think how future generations will look at us… this is a very humbling realization. At Good Shepherd, we continue to build upon our strengths of hospitality, grace and service. But let us always pause and give thanks for the faith that leads us to confess that all of these things are possible only because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Alleluia, Alleluia! Amen.

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How did the partnership of Good Shepherd & FMSC Begin?The FMSC MobilePack at Good Shepherd started with Sheryl Henry and her family. They participated in a packing session at a Feed My Starving Children permanent site in the Minneapolis area during a middle school mission trip. After organizing a FMSC MobilePack in a warehouse in Middleton, Sheryl approached then Lead Pastor Brent Campbell about the possibility of Good Shepherd hosting a MobilePack. It was agreed that Good Shepherd would host this event. The 2020 event will mark the 8th time we have hosted. In the history of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MobilePack, a total of 940,896 meals have been packed and funded.

What are the biggest needs to make this event a success?

Volunteers are the heart and soul of FMSC. The hands-on packing experience often ignites a fire within them that spreads out into their friend groups, families, work places, and communities. Every financial donation allows FMSC to continue meeting the needs of those who need the food the most. Every 24 cents donated to pay for a meal and every 2-hour time commitment a volunteer makes to FMSC is an investment in a person the volunteer will likely not meet. Bottom line: people invest in people.

How does the food go from Good Shepherd to those in need?Once meals are packed at Good Shepherd they head back to a FMSC warehouse to await their scheduled shipment. A full container holds 272,160 meals, so Good Shepherds meals are allocated to finish filling one container and to begin filling the next one. From the FMSC warehouse the container travels to a shipping port to travel by barge to the port of entry at the destination country. Most of the meals packed at the Verona campus have made their way to Haiti through various FMSC partners. Once they are cleared through Customs, the recipient partner organization will arrange transport to their warehouse or compound facility to store and distribute those meals. Many partners cook meals at schools or in community feeding areas, serving the students and staff at the school, or the particular community. Anyone who is interested in seeing FMSC food being distributed is welcome to join one of our Food in Action Trips listed on the FMSC website at: fmsc.org/get-involved/food-in-action-trips

"Volunteering for FMSC Mobilepack has been such a great event for our AMPED group!

The Mobilepack is a very fun and hands on way for everyone to help people in need. It's a way to give back on a very global scale."

- Brian Bellin, AMPED Leader

"At the end of each session we prayed over the mobile packs which really brought home the realization of what we had done and the great importance of the meals. We hope and

pray that this year’s event will meet or exceed the goals set and we

can provide these much-needed meals for children throughout the world."

- Max & LeAnn Seeland, Volunteers

Meals Change Lives. Serve Locally with a Global Impact this

Ferbruary 27-29

Learn more about the MobilePack Eventand Good Shepherd's Partnership with FMSC

Register & Donate Today!February 27-29, 2020

Good Shepherd Verona MobilePack Event

give.fmsc.org/verona5

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Congregational Life

The 20's/30's group is becoming KairosA D U LT FA I T H F O R M A T I O N

How do you know when it is the right time?

Kairos is a Greek word that means “the right time.” In our lives, we ask ourselves often about the right time for things, especially when we are young adults. Many churches want to have a ministry for young adults and we actually have one! During a person’s 20's and 30's, they go through so many transitions in their personal, professional and faith life. Transitions really define this time period and it is a joy to have a group of people to walk through this time together. The 20's/30's ministry in the past 8 years has done a variety of Bible and book

studies, served together by doing highway clean-ups and had prison book drives. We've had fun together with countless BBQs, roller derby nights and camping trips. We have also walked with members through job transitions, moves, welcoming babies and new relationships. Having faith support during these times is life-giving and an important role of our church family. Over the years, Good Shepherd members no longer in their 20's or 30s haven’t known if they were still welcome to attend our 20's/30's events. And to that we say, maybe today is your Kairos! Is this the right time for you to get more involved in church, meet new people, and

grow together in your faith through whatever life transitions you are going through? You are welcome to join us as we walk through life transitions in faith together. Join the newly named Kairos group. Whether you are a young adult or an adult young at heart, you are welcome. Come explore scripture and ask questions about the Bible in our new Book Study on "What is the Bible?" by Rob Bell. We will meet on Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at The Draft House in Verona beginning March 1, 2020 hosted by GS Kairos Group. Contact Pastor Dara, dschuller@gslcwi.com or Becca, bmortensen@gslcwi.com

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Everyone is welcome to join us February 25th for a Shrove Tuesday feast held in the Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus. We’ll be flipping pancakes from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. so stop in anytime! We’ll also have activities for the kids. Come enjoy a meal with others as we prepare for the season of Lent. If you would like to volunteer for this event by setting up, cooking, or cleaning up please contact Sarah Iverson at siverson@gslcwi.com.

February 25th at 5:30 p.m. Madison

Winter Book Group begins in February Winter is long, so spend it with a good book! Join Sarah Monday nights in February at the Verona Campus from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. This month’s book is “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This book examines the movements of

this parable, engaging the themes of homecoming, affirmation and reconciliation. Nouwen is an accessible author whose writing has been transformational for millions. If possible, read through the intro by our first gathering.

Mondays in February at 6:00 p.m. Verona

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Worship and Music/Congregational Life

U P C O M I N G R A C E + FA I T H E V E N T

What is racial equity? Why is it important? As people of Christian faith, why does this matter? To help address these questions, Good Shepherd Church welcomes Percy Brown, Jr. to speak on February 4 at 6:30 p.m. Percy is the Director of Equity and Student Achievement for the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District. He also serves as Senior Outreach Specialist for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at UW-Madison and adjunct instructor for Edgewood College in the school of education. In 2016, Madison365 recognized Percy Brown, Jr. as one of the most influential African-Americans in the state of Wisconsin. Percy brings a perspective that is balanced between faith, academics, street knowledge and activism. He shares from both his professional and personal life experience. For more information please go to www.percybrown.org

What is Racial Equity? February 4th at 6:30 p.m. Madison Campus

Reconciling in Christ (RIC) is a designation given to ELCA Lutheran congregations who are intentional about welcoming the full participation of LGBTQIA+ persons in their faith communities. Good Shepherd has been an RIC community since October 2019. Each year on the last Sunday in January, over 900 other ELCA congregations, synods, colleges, seminaries, and other Lutheran organizations celebrate Reconciling in Christ Sunday. On Sunday, February 9, we will celebrate our commitment to fully welcome

God's Boundless Love: Reconciling in Christ Celebration SundaySunday, February 9 All Campuses

Good Shepherd's Drama Ministry is seeking new and seasoned members who have an interest in participating in our upcoming Lenten drama productions. No experience is required. Whether you enjoy acting or helping out behind the scenes, there is room for everyone! If interested or if you have any questions, reach out to Cassie Kohrs at c.kohrs0221@gmail.com.

Sharing the Gospel through Dramatic Arts

Family choir is a choir made up of all generations that sings at the Verona Campus once or twice a year. We invite you and your family and friends to join us on Easter Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. service as we join our voices together in celebration. There will be four scheduled rehearsals in March & April. Contact Beth Marshall at bmarshall@gslcwi.com to be included on further information.

Sing with the Family Choir this Easter

Mondays in February at 6:00 p.m. Verona

Lent begins February 26th Rehearsals in March & April Verona Campus

and include people of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations in our ministries. We focus this RIC Sunday asking the question, "How do we advocate for our marginalized siblings and those who are the most vulnerable in the room?" It is a service to set our hearts and eyes to God, asking for grace and forgiveness, leading us to be the advocates in this world, and stand with the oppressed. Join us as we celebrate and proclaim God’s boundless love for all of God’s Beloveds!

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Financial Updates

Giving Thanks for your Foundation Support

Thank You for helping us move Beyond…!F I N A N C E

G O O D S H E P H E R D F O U N D A T I O N

While the key focus of our recent Beyond Campaign was to gain support to retire Good Shepherd’s debt, we also asked members to consider including Good Shepherd’s Foundation in their estate planning.

We’re excited to report that 20 families noted that they have either included the Foundation in their estate planning or would like more information about the Foundation and the work being done. Thank you! What a wonderful testament to the importance of continuing to serve Christ and His church even when your time on earth is done.

You, our devoted members of Good Shepherd, have helped us complete our most successful fundraising effort in history. Almost every day, new checks and gifts of appreciated assets continue to arrive. Only a few weeks into 2020, well over $100,000 of additional contributions have been gratefully received in the new tax year.So what is happening to all of this cash? We celebrated your generosity on January 22nd by sending 85% of what we raised (after paying off campaign expenses) to pay down our mortgage principal. Our wire transfer of $458,880 reduced our balance outstanding to $2,658,429. We have a long way to go before we can finally burn our mortgage note, but we are well on our way to achieving this momentous goal.Of equal importance, Beyond… is helping us prepare for future financial obligations. The remaining 15% of what has been raised so far is being held safely in a money market account earmarked for projects like replacing the air handler in Madison as it reaches the end of its serviceable life. As additional dollars arrive, our priorities will shift from “needs” to “wants,” and we can

Formed October 14, 1987, Good Shepherd’s Foundation faithfully encourages, manages and distributes bequests, gifts and endowments entrusted to it. The Foundation is an important part of our Church’s ministry, providing funding for new programs or programs not part of the normal operating budget.

If you’d like more information on the Foundation, go to gslcwi.com/foundation or contact Brenda Wilcox at bbwilcox@charter.net.

move forward with projects like a new sign and renovations at Verona.As the dawn of the new year warms into morning, I hope you will join me in feeling gratitude and joy over the success of our Beyond… campaign. Special thanks go to Bob and Ronda Beggs for the countless hours they devoted to leading us

faithfully in our campaign.In closing, we invite you to Good Shepherd‘s Annual Meeting on February 16th at 12:00 p.m. at Verona. 2019 was a year of accomplishment and progress. We look forward to an even brighter future.

Actual BudgetRevenue and Other Support

Revenue - Contributions, grants, etc. 2,048,650$ 2,095,257$ Special Bequests - Estate Gift 301,864 -

Total Revenue and Other Support 2,350,514 2,095,257

General, Admin & Program Expenses 2,200,123 2,223,175

Surplus (Deficit) 150,391 (127,918)

Use of Reserve Funds - 128,715

Net increase in Funds Available 150,391$ 797$

Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurchSummary Statement of Activity - Year to Date

December 2019

During 2019, total contributions and support from ongoing activities, as well as expenditures for ongoing activities, were essentially equal to the amounts budgeted. An estate gift was received during the year which created an overall surplus for 2019. This surplus will be carried forward for use in the 2020 church budget. Note: the above totals exclude contributions to the Beyond Capital Campaign.

Andrew SeaborgBoard President boardpresident@gslcwi.com

February 2020

Children's Ministry

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CHURCH SCHOOL

Thanks for your Offerings! Thanks to families and kids of Good Shepherd for supporting giving $342 to the Children's Offerings this fall. Coins and dollars collected in the metal buckets during children’s messages are shared with local and global organizations. $114 was given to Team World Vision, Orchard Ridge Adopt-a-School and Good Shepherd Children’s Ministry programs. Thank you for your generosity!

BAPTISM

Baptism ClassThursday February 6, 6:00 p.m., Madison Campus. Instruction for Holy Baptism is available to anyone wanting to be baptized or have their child baptized. All ages are welcome. Childcare is available upon request. Please register for the baptism class at www.gslcwi.com. For questions about the class or baptism, please contact Katie Wagner at kwagner@gslcwi.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

What's Happening in FebruaryAmped folks should make note that we do not have Amped February 25th and 26th because it’s service blitz! What this means is that we are giving you time away from gathering with us so that you can get out into the community and serve! A handful of middle schoolers are heading up to Pine Lake Camp for a winter retreat. We’re sorry if we missed you, but look for more events and retreat as the year goes on - we’d love for you to join us even if you're not in confirmation!

Worship with Family Day February 23rd | Enjoy Worship Together - No church school on February 23!

FIRST COMMUNION

Registration Now OpenHoly Communion instruction is available for kids in Grades K-5. Parents choose the appropriate age for their children to receive communion. We offer two family-friendly approaches that allow parents and siblings of differing ages to learn together:• Fed and Forgiven Group Class:

Sunday March 8 12:00-2:00 p.m. @ Madison Campus. Lunch will be provided

• Family-Led Learning: Materials for a home-based instruction will be available beginning February 9.

Families have the option of joining us for communion bread baking, Sunday, March 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Madison campus, immediately following the Fed & Forgiven group learning class. Register online at gslcwi.com/first-communion for First Communion Class or at-home instruction. First Communion RecognitionChildren may receive their first communion during all worship services at both the Madison & Verona campuses on Maundy Thursday, April 9, 7:00 p.m., or Sunday March 15

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

It's almost time for Summer!There are so many ways for kids to get connected at Good Shepherd this Summer - registration is now open for some great opportunities! Financial assistance is available. Youth Helpers age 5th Grade and older can help with camps as well!

gslcwi.com/summer

Vacation Bible School June 22-25 | Verona Campus 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Age 3 - Completed 2nd Grade

Evening VBS July 20-23 | Madison Campus 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Age 3 - Completed 4th

Camp Create-It August 3-6 | Verona Campus 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Completed K - Completed 4th

Rise Up Nights 6/29 (V), 7/27 (M) & 8/10 (V) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Completed 2nd - Completed 4th

Middle School RetreatThank you to everyone who attended our annual January Retreat that hosted dozens of Middle School students!

High School Ministry News on Page 11

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Fellowship & Service Opportunities

THE HOLY C.o.W.

Getting Ministry "Mooving" in 2020

In 2019 the Moo Crew completed the extensive work required to get our food cart operational and our kitchen commercially certified, enabling it to become a base of operations. We ventured out into the community to get our feet wet and figure out logistics. In the end we accomplished nine separate events including:

• Meals on Raymond Road outside our Madison campus where we shared tables with our neighborhood and church.

• A fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House.• Supporting the “Man Up,” event for formerly

incarcerated men held at Fountain of Life Baptist Church.

• The LIFE 102.5 Fall Festival where we fed nearly 500 people.

• We also trained 12 new Moo Crew members who faithfully served in a variety of ways.

In 2020 we will roll into a more established and consistent pattern of ministry as our schedule solidifies. Opportunities are in place or exist to support the following regular events in Madison and

Verona:• Movies in the park (Madison)• Concerts in the park (Verona)• Regularly scheduled meals and worship at Healing

House, the Beacon, Occupy Madison, Man Up events and more.

• Participation in a summer movie series at our Verona campus and at the Hometown days parade.

We will be experimenting with menu and worship offerings and using a variety of communities and settings to try and learn about what ways the Spirit can use this ministry to bring people into contact with the grace and mercy and love of Christ. We are a small but motivated crew and we are looking for some people out there who are passionate about taking the Church into the streets. We need schedulers, cooks, servers, musicians, you name it. Please trust me when I say there is a place for you here. We will be holding a training for new Moo Crew members at the Madison campus during our Synod’s LEAD event on March 14th. Stay tuned for more info and please reach out to Pastor Joe, jbrosious@gslcwi.com or Rick Thomas, rthomas@gslcwi.com with questions.

F O O D PA N T R Y

Badger Prairie Needs NetworkDo you want to help serve our neighbors in the Verona Community? Badger Prairie Needs Network in Verona houses a food pantry, food recovery, and community meal programs. Good Shepherd members are invited to attend a training event on Tuesday, February 18 at 6 p.m. at BPNN. After the training event, you can sign up and make volunteering a part of your regular routine.

D O N A T I O N D R I V E Art Supplies for Children's Hospital Throughout February we are collecting art supplies for Child Life at the American Family Children’s Hospital. Right now, they are looking for NEW, washable, watercolor and acrylic paint sets, colored pencils, Crayola Color Wonder sets, teen/adult coloring books, wedding tube bubbles and Play-Doh. If you’re able to help, please drop off your donation to the Madison office. Please call (608) 640-4931 with any questions.

Congregational Life

What's your story? Share it! Primetimers is a group of folks 55+ who gather once a month to share a noontime meal, fellowship, and stories. Join us anytime! This month we will meet Wednesday, February 12th at 12:00 in the Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus. Those whose last names begin: B, C, G & I bring hot dish; A, F & H bring salad; D, E & J bring dessert. Please provide enough to serve 12. Our program will be a speaker from Agrace hospice who will give us an overview of this important and growing organization.

Be a part of a Caring Community All widow and widowers are welcome to join this monthly lunch group where we share in a meal and fellowship. This month we will gather Sunday, February 9th at 12:00 at The Thirsty Goat 3040 Cahill Main, Fitchburg. RSVP to Diane Kohrs at dkohrs@gslcwi.com by February 6th.

WLLSOLDER WISER LADS & LASSIES

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S E R V I C E Card Ministry meets on February 17th Help Good Shepherd staff bring Christian caring to our congregation by crafting handmade cards. Our next meeting will be in the Good Shepherd Room at the Madison Campus on Monday, February 17, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Susie at cardsministry@gmail.com.

W O R S H I P 2020 Altar Flowers Sign-UpYou can sponsor altar flower arrangements for 2020 in memory or in honor of a loved one, or for special occasions. You can sign up on the Altar Flower Chart at the Madison Campus in the lobby; or online through our website – for members at the Verona or Madison Campus, at gslcwi.com/register; OR sending an email to Judy Hoard at jhoard@gslcwi.com. Arrangements are $40. When paying by check, please make it payable to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with “altar flowers” in the memo line.

S E R V I C E Souper Bowl XIX is February 2Souper Bowl XIX is almost here – February 2. Souper Bowl week “kicked off” at the Deep on January 26 and continued during the week at AMPED and Little Blessings. Our challenge to beat is the 1,833 cans of soup from Souper Bowl XVIII.There will also be “soup pots” for your monetary donations. All the soup and money will be given to the Good Shepherd, Allied Drive and Badger Prairie Food Pantries. The church school offerings on Souper Bowl Sunday will also be going to the three food pantries.

The preferred soups include: cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, chicken noodle, chicken with rice, vegetable beef and any of the “chunky” style soups. Packets of ramen noodles are welcome, but not as filling as other soup. No tomato soup, please. Thanks for playing in Souper Bowl XIX. You are helping to tackle hunger AND feed God’s children in our community.

F U N D R A I S E R

2020 Chili CookoffThe 10th Annual Chili Cook Off is coming up Friday, March 6th! This church-favorite fundraiser is one that you're not going to want to miss. Chilis and soups, classic cornbread and popular pies will satisfy your hunger while you support our high schoolers in their trips and travel. Mark your calendars and look for tickets on sale on our website starting February 7th and after church services prior to the event.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

What's Happening this Month?

• Youth Group at Verona Campus 8-9:15 p.m. on February 5th and 19th

• Bake Sale on Sunday, February 16th As high schoolers we fundraise to keep our costs down on trips and so that we can be generous to local families around Christmas. If you’re able to help sell, sign up through our high school webpage. If you’re not able to help sell, you can make goods and drop them off ahead of time!

• Dinner Club Want more chances to hang out? Meet us at The Draft House in Verona for dinner Tuesday, February 25th at 7 p.m.! More “dinner club” gatherings to come each month.

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Madison Campus 5701 Raymond Rd. Madison, WI 53711-4231 608-271-6633 Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Verona Campus 7291 County PD Verona, WI 53593 608-845-8955 Sunday Services 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

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2020 Congregational MeetingS A V E T H E D A T E

• February 16 at 12:00 p.m. • Verona Campus