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JULY2015Inside This IssueDiscipleship 3, 4Prayer Page 5Gospel 6, 7Calendar 6, 7Weekly Statistics 7 Children & Youth 8, 9Music Ministry 10Worship Times 12Phone, FAX, Email 12
Sunday, July 26th
12:30-2:30 pmShort program at 2:00 pm.
Central CampusNote date and location change
Burgers, brats, & hot dogs provided
It’s a good-old-fashioned potluck...Last name A-L bring a side dish*Last name M- Z bring a dessert*
Still want to do more??We need volunteers to help make this farewell picnic & potluck
run smoothly. Sign up at http://vols.pt/LsmEqi or emailRobyn Zimmerman at [email protected]
with any questions.
*Please keep ALL dishes peanut and tree-nut free.
DIVE IN AGAIN AND AGAIN!Check out pages 8-9 for information about Children’s messagesat worship, Kids Day Camps, Book Club and other Children and
Youth programming. It’s not too late to register for camps!
F A R E W E L L
for Pastor Brent & Ann Campbell
Summer
ScrapbookThis issue is full of photos
from recent events!
Picnic & Potluck
For an update on ourPastoral Transition Plan
see page 11.
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Growth
Farewell from Pastor Brent...Dear Good Shepherd Church Family,This is the last message that I will write for our monthlyMessenger. As you may know by now, I have accepted acall to Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, Minnesota. Mylast sermon at our Central Campus will be on July 4/5and at our West Campus on July 19.
I am not one for big farewell sermons—after all it is hardto say “goodbye” to a church family that you have come tolove. But there are some things that I want to say to you…some farewell thoughts.
First, I want to say “thank you”. Thank you for giving methe privilege of serving as your Lead Pastor for twelveyears. Thank you for adopting my family into your churchfamily twelve years ago. Good Shepherd has been a greatplace for our children to grow up and have their faithshaped. Thank you for all the ways that you have sup-ported the mission of Good Shepherd during my tenure. I so appreciate all the ways that so many of you haveserved—those who have served in leadership, those whovolunteer on a regular basis, those who pray faithfully forthis congregation, and all those who share their gifts oftime, talent and treasure through Good Shepherd.
This past week, Ann and I have been ministered to byyour prayers, encouragement and support during Ann’srecent hospitalization and surgery for complications fromCrohn’s Disease. Thank you for ministering to us duringthis recent difficult time. Thank you for everything!
The second thing I want to say to you is “good job”! As Ihave reflected on the past twelve years we’ve spent togetheras pastor and people, there are many things that I feelgood about: the beautiful facilities that we have main-tained and expanded at both campuses; the educationalministries that have been strengthened from preschool to adults; the healthy stewardship and finances; and ourvibrant worship…just to name a few of God’s blessings at Good Shepherd.
But the thing that I feel best about are all the ways thatthis congregation now serves as the hands and feet of
Jesus… the food pantry, the clothes closet, our Adopt-a-School relationship with Orchard Ridge ElementarySchool, the job transition program, Upward Basketballand all the other ways we seek to share Jesus’ love withchildren, Feed My Starving Children, and so many otherways that Good Shepherd seeks to love and serve ourneighbors. You have truly made a difference in our com-munity and our world. Good job!
Third, I want to say “carry on!” When a Pastor, or in GoodShepherd’s case, two pastors leave for a new call there is atendency to fret, to be anxious, to worry about the future. Itis important to remember that the pastor’s role is to equipand nourish God’s people to go out into the world to doGod’s work. YOU are the church! You have three faithfuland dedicated pastors remaining at Good Shepherd, youwill have a fine Interim Lead Pastor (Pastor Bill White),and sometime next year you will have a new Lead Pastorto equip and nourish and lead you. So carry on! Keep ondoing what you are doing! I love the words of a song thatwas written by Lutheran songwriter Jay Beech severalyears ago. It is called “The Church Song”. It goes like this:
We are the Church, the body of the Lord,We are all God’s children and
we have been restored.The Church is not a building where people go to pray;
It’s not made out of sticks and stones,it’s not made out of clay.
We are the Church, the body of the Lord,We are all God’s children and
we have been restored.You can go to worship, but you cannot go to church,
you can’t find a building that’s aliveno matter how you search.
The Church is not a business, a committee or a board, it’snot a corporation for the business of the Lord.
The Church it is the people living out their lives, called,enlightened, sanctified for the work of Jesus Christ.
We are the church, the body of the Lord, We are all God’s children and we have been restored.
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Discipleship
OWLLS(Older, Wiser,
Lads & Lassies)All widow/widowers are invited to
attend the farewell/picnic forPastor Brent and Ann Campbell,
Sunday, July 26, Central Campusfrom 12:30 to 2:30 pm.
Pray them toDetroit and back!July 15 – 19 we will have 42youth and 5 adults attendingthe ELCA National Youth Gathering inDetroit. They will participate in serviceprojects, hear the stories Detroitresidents, worship with 30,000 otheryoung Lutherans, and hear messagesof justice, grace, hope from someamazing speakers. Please keep thisgroup in your prayers as they travel!They will be eager to share theirstories with you on July 26 at worship!
PrimeTimersAnyone 55+ is invited to join us inPeterson Hall, Central Campus,Thursday, July 9 for a potluck meal.Those whose last name begins B, C, &D bring hotdish; E, F, H, & J bringsalad; A, G & I bring dessert. Pleaseeach dish to serve 12+. If you areassigned to bring food and unable toattend, please contact Lynne at 271-6633 x1080 or [email protected] dinner we will enjoy thepresentation “It’s Fun To BeLutheran” with our own Amy Haskins.
Monday, July 13th at 7:05 pmMadison Mallards vs. La Crosse Loggers
$18 Pepsi Tailgate • 5:30 pm to 7:00 pmIncludes Reserved Field Box Stadium Seat and 90 Minutes of
all-you-can-eat ballpark food (hot dogs, burgers, brats,chicken sandwiches, chips, potato salad, coleslaw) and
unlimited fountain soda and water. Tailgate Tents located behind the first base grandstand.
Featuring a ceremonial first pitch bya Good Shepherd Lutheran representative!
To get tickets go to mallardsgroups.com, enter security captcha, enter group password: gslcwi, BUY TICKETS.
Spiritual DisciplinesEvening with Women'sMinistry -- July 15th
A spiritual discipline is an intentionalpractice, relationship or experiencethat helps us to grow deeper in ourrelationship with God. Join Women’sMinistry this Summer for an eveningexploring 3 different disciplines —Mindfulness, Confession and Self-examination and Prayer Stations formoms & kids of all ages. We will meeton Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 pmat the West Campus to engage withone another and these disciplines aswe figure out what it looks like to growdeeper with God together. All women(& their kids) are welcome. Sign up onFacebook or at gslcwi.com.
Columbarium committee at the dedication onJune 14. Not pictured: Jeff Kuchenbecker andTeri Fulton
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Night atthe Duck Pond
Volunteer Luncheon
From page 2>>My farewell message to you is simply this: thank you… good job… and carry on.
Remember the Church is not thepastors, or the building, it is thepeople of God living out theirlives as God’s children. Thankyou again for the great privilegeof being your Lead Pastor fortwelve years.
May God bless and keep you.
Love,
Service
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Clothes ClosetNeeds Volunteers
We are in need of Thursdayvolunteers AM & PM.
We are open every Thursday.
Thank you all for yourdonations of clothing and
also monetary gifts. We arein need of girls size 5 tops,
boys size 5 shorts and shirts,boys size 14-16 and 18 inboys shirts. We are also inneed of boys size 3-4-5 in
spring jackets or fleecejackets. We have served
1,416 children.
Summer MealsMeadowood Neighborhood CenterKids ProgramWould you like to help feed elementaryand middle school aged children oncea week this summer? Women of Visionlaunched a summer meal program lastsummer with the MNC’s Kids Programand fed 60-75 kids/parents everyMonday evening for 8 weeks. Due tothe scarcity of food in the lower incomeneighborhoods around Orchard RidgeElementary and Toki Middle Schoolduring the times they are out of school,we would like to add a Wednesdayevening meal also. You and your groupwould supply the following: a maindish (casserole, etc), fruit, veggies/dip,chips or bread (depending on the maindish), dessert, lemonade and water.The meal begins at 5:00 pm and wouldbe served either at Meadowood Parkor the Neighborhood Center. Thedates to choose from are: 7/1; 7/8,7/15; 7/22; 7/29; 8/5 and 8/12. This isa wonderful serving and communitybuilding opportunity for small groups,a group of friends, confirmation groups,music groups, scout troops, or evenfamily’s. To sign up or if you havequestions,please contact Diane Cali at [email protected].
Partnering With a PurposeGood Shepherd’s Inclusion Ministry
Exciting things are happeningwith PWaP and we want youto be a part of them!
This summer we will be recording a special acapella song to be used in an upcomingPWaP Awareness video. We would love to have a large group of singers represen-tative of all of Good Shepherd’s choirs and congregation! Two vocal part practiceswill be held on Tuesday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 21 at West Campus in theWorship area from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, please come to both practices. A mandatoryfinal large group practice will be held Tuesday, July 28 at West Campus in theWorship area from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm and we will record the song on Tuesday,August 4 at West Campus in the Worship area from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Toparticipate in this special event please RSVP to Sarah Key, [email protected] or 271-6633. Sheet music and a CD with both the original acapella songand piano accompaniment for your vocal range will be left at the campus infor-mation desk of your choice for pickup July 5 or later, dependent on when youRSVP. When submitting your RSVP please let us know the vocal part you singand which campus you would like your sheet music and CD left at.
PWaP is dependent on volunteers like you to help us provide support andaccommodations for those in our congregation with special or additional needs sothat they can participate as fully as possibly in the life of our congregation. Someof our PWaP volunteer needs are completely behind the scenes while others areworking directly with congregational members. And we have a need for both adultand youth volunteers, our youngest volunteer last year was 12. Currently we arelooking for • Adults to volunteer with our PWaP Adult Church School class thatwill resume in September • Youth and adults to volunteer as buddies for childrenbeginning in September • An experienced grant-funding writer • PWaP serviceproject organizer. We’ve got some ideas we just need your organizational skills!
If you are interested in volunteering your time in any of these areas please contact Sarah Key, [email protected] or 271-6633.
Pine Ridge Mission Trip Group
June 19 facebook post:Hey friends. Well... Just thought I'dgive a little update. We made it safely.Just thank you for all the love andprayers. Keep them goingif you would! Thisweekend my newchurch family and I get to spend our firstweekend together. Thanksagain! P. Rod
Thank youThank you to all the congregationalmembers who donated and were inter-ested in Good Shepherd's support ofthe Dane County Jail Ministry. In themonth of April this ministry raised ap-proximately $2000 doll;ars to helpsupport one & one half clergy posi-tions at the Dane County Jail.
The next fund raising event for theDane Co. Jail Ministry is a concert onAugust 30, 6:30-8:30 pm at GoodShepherd Central, called “JAZZ FORTHE JAIL”. Join “CHANCE ALLIES”for a night of fantastic jazz - checkthem out at www.tishbrown.com.
SAVE THE DATE—There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on SaturdayAugust 29th at Central campus. The need for blood over the summer
is great so mark your calendar!
Hospitality
Kathy Angerman, cancerLarry Benike, father-in-law of Matt
& Shannon Brown, melanomaKorbin Berg, colon cancerWilliam Bishop, military serving in
ChinaKim Burkee, sister of Randy Reuter,
colon cancerBill Christianson, cancerPr. Sheryl Erickson, breast cancerJoyce Eisele, brain tumorConnie Halverson, health problemsLarry Hess, friend of Jim Kiffel,
receiving treatment for cancerLari Johnston, Donna Maysacks
sister, Stage 3a colon cancerEvelyn Laronde, granddaughter of
Sarah Wright, seizures Jacob Maske, brother of Josh
Maske, stroke recoveryMarianne Miller, step granddaughter
of Audrey Converse, cancerKaren Mueller, brain aneurism
Peggie, friend of Darcy Wanzong, cancer
Phil, friend of Randy Dahlinger, prostate cancer.
*Lisa Pandow, friend of Kay Hocker,cancer
James Quandt, cancer, father of Donna Quandt
Joe Ringeisen, intensive chemotherapy followed by stem celltransplant
Virginia Rios, cancer has returned on lung
Laura Schurman, lung cancer*Wendy Springer, friend of Sue
Broihahn, breast cancerAnne Marie Van Duzor, aggressive
breast cancerMarilyn Werner, rare pulmonary
diseaseGreg Wiseman, friend of Michelle
Christensen, knee surgery
We pray that God’s love &comfort will surround allthose listed on this page.
If you see names onthis page that shouldbe removed, or to listsomeone on the care
page, contact Chris Brinkman [email protected]
If you would like a friend orrelative remembered in prayer,contact Prayer Chain Coordinator,Barbara Herbsleb at 271-2119 orsubmit a prayer request online atgslcwi.com and click on “PrayerRequests”.
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Marriage:Sara Schroedel & Sean SweeneyJune 13, 2015
Emily Veserat & Matthew MorleyJune 20, 2015
Baptisms:Henrik James Olinger, son of Brian& Lauren Olinger, June 7, 2015
Joseph Anthony Johnson, son ofSpencer & Jennifer Johnson, June 7,2015
Connor Taylor Inman, son of Scott& Rachael Inman, June 7, 2015
Neve Alice Walter, daughter ofZachary Walter & Anne Nommensen,June 21, 2015
Birth:A daughter, Adelyn Grace Malm, toJane & Chad Malm
Christian Sympathy to:Mary Schumann and family on thedeath of her brother, Bryon Foss,Crystal Lake, Illinois, June 2, 2015
Sarah Iverson in the death of hergrandfather, Herb Schlect, Mobridge,South Dakota, June 7, 2015 John Olson and family on thedeath of his mother, Barbara WorthGrate, June 18, 2015
Karen Schultz on the death of hergrandmother, Loene Eichhorst,Dodgeville, June 25, 2015
* denotes new request
Calendar of Events
Wednesday, July 18:30am-Faith & Fitness Camp9:00am-Spanish Camp6:30pm-Chromatix
Thursday, July 28:30am-Faith & Fitness Camp9:00am-Spanish Camp9:30am-Clothes Closet10:00am-GSLC Food Pantry5:00pm-Clothes Closet5:30pm-GSLC Food Pantry6:30pm-Women of Vision7:00pm-Echoes of Grace
Friday, July 36:30am-WIFF
Saturday, July 4Office ClosedGOSPEL: Mark 6: 1–13
8:00am-Men’s Bible Study9:00am-Madison Area Job TransitionProgram3:45pm-Evensong5:00pm-Worship Service
Sunday, July 5GOSPEL: Mark 6: 1–13
8:15am-Worship Service9:00am-Worship Service9:00am-Kemp Baptism9:30am-Worship Service10:30am-Worship Service10:45am-Worship Service5:00pm-The Dive6:00pm-The Deep Worship
Monday, July 6Office Closed
6:30am-EYMSG9:00am-LSS7:00pm-Joyful Harmony
Tuesday, July 710:30am-HeartSong6:30pm-Stephen Ministry7:15pm-Evensong7:30pm-Cornerstone8:00pm-Men’s Study Group
Wednesday, July 86:30pm-Chromatix
Thursday, July 99:30am-Clothes Closet10:00am-GSLC Food Pantry12:00pm-PrimeTimers5:00pm-Clothes Closet5:30pm-GSLC Food Pantry7:00pm-Echoes of Grace
Friday, July 106:30am-WIFF7:00pm-Intern Movie Marathon Lock-in
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Saturday, July 11GOSPEL: Mark 6: 14–29
8:00am-Men’s Bible Study8:00am-Adopting children w/specialneeds3:45pm-Evensong5:00pm-Worship Service
Sunday, July 12GOSPEL: Mark 6: 14–29
8:15am-Worship Service9:00am-Worship Service9:30am-Worship Service9:30am-Evans Baptism10:30am-Worship Service10:45am-Worship Service5:00pm-The Dive6:00pm-The Deep Worship
Purchase Mallards ticketsat mallardsgroups.com
Monday, July 137:00pm-Joyful Harmony7:05pm-Night at the Duck Pond
Tuesday, July 149:30am-HeartSong6:30pm-The Lion, The Witch, & TheWardrobe Book Club7:00pm-Venture Crew7:15pm-Evensong7:30pm-Cornerstone8:00pm-Men’s Study Group
Wednesday, July 156:00pm-Spiritual Disciplines6:30pm-Chromatix
Thursday, July 169:00am-Adopt-a-school team meeting9:30am-Clothes Closet10:00am-GSLC Food Pantry5:00pm-Clothes Closet5:30pm-GSLC Food Pantry6:30pm-Women of Vision7:00pm-Echoes of Grace
Friday, July 176:30am-WIFF
Saturday, July 18GOSPEL: Mark 6: 30–34, 53–56
8:00am-Men’s Bible Study8:00am-Adopting children with special needs9:00am-Madison Area Job TransitionProgram
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Sunday, July 19GOSPEL: Mark 6: 30–34, 53–56
8:15am-Worship Service9:00am-Worship Service9:30am-Worship Service10:30am-Worship Service10:45am-Worship Service5:00pm-The Dive6:00pm-The Deep Worship
Monday, July 208:30am-Upward Basketball Camp8:30am-Highway Clean-up6:30pm-Foundation Board Meeting6:30pm-Good Shepherd Board Meeting7:00pm-Joyful Harmony
Tuesday, July 218:30am-Upward Basketball Camp7:15pm-Evensong7:30pm-Cornerstone8:00pm-Men’s Study Group
Wednesday, July 228:30am-Upward Basketball Camp6:30pm-Chromatix
Thursday, July 238:30am-Upward Basketball Camp9:00am-Loaves and Fishes9:30am-Clothes Closet10:00am-GSLC Food Pantry5:00pm-Clothes Closet5:30pm-GSLC Food Pantry7:00pm-Echoes of Grace
Friday, July 246:30am-WIFF
Saturday, July 25GOSPEL: John 6: 1–21
8:00am-Men’s Bible Study3:45pm-Evensong5:00pm-Worship Service
Sunday, July 26GOSPEL: John 6: 1–21
8:15am-Worship Service9:00am-Worship Service9:30am-Worship Service10:30am-Worship Service10:30am-Ballweg Baptism10:45am-Worship Service12:00pm-Farewell Picnic & Potluck5:00pm-The Dive6:00pm-The Deep Worship
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Monday, July 279:00am-Camp Discovery VBS9:00am-Spanish Camp7:00pm-Joyful Harmony
Tuesday, July 288:00am-Synod Boundaries Workship9:00am-Camp Discovery VBS9:00am-Spanish Camp7:15pm-Evensong7:30pm-Cornerstone8:00pm-Men’s Study Group
Wednesday, July 299:00am-Camp Discovery VBS9:00am-Spanish Camp6:30pm-Chromatix
Thursday, July 309:00am-Camp Discovery VBS9:00am-Spanish Camp9:30am-Clothes Closet10:00am-GSLC Food Pantry5:00pm-Clothes Closet5:30pm-GSLC Food Pantry7:00pm-Echoes of Grace
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GSLC Weekly StatisticsMay 2/3, Attendance: (W) 168, 153, 57=378(C) 91, 151, 216, 98=556, Total=934Gifts: General $22,185.00 Mission in Motion $3,697.00
May 9/10, Attendance: (W) 264, 172, 79=515(C) 98, 148, 240, 89=575, Total=1090Gifts: General $15,625.00 Mission in Motion $3,172.00
May 16/17 Attendance: (W) 120, 215, 58=393(C) 55, 156, 232, 69=512, Total=905Gifts: General $12,752.65 Mission in Motion $1,831.50
May 23/24, Attendance: (W) 132, 181=313(C) 79, 133, 183, 89=484, Total=797Gifts: General $51,107.99 Mission in Motion $12,583.84
May 30/31, Attendance: (W) 150, 286, 217=653(C) 82, 132, 192, 81=487, Total=1140Gifts: General $13,600.00 Mission in Motion $2,730.00
Every 30 Seconds...Less time than it takes to brew your morning coffee, or pop the popcorn you willeat during your favorite movie, or upload your new profile picture to Facebook;that’s how often a new person receives the gift of access to a lifetime supply ofclean drinking water. That’s right, every 30 seconds. That means that last week-end, during Team Good Shepherd’s 60-minute group run, the lives of 120 peoplewere changed. Our congregation is tackling the root causes of poverty through theministry of Team World Vision and our own team is leading the effort. Ourmarathon runners completed eight weeks of “base training” in early July. Thenext step for these team members is to participate in a 5 kilometer “test” event.This is a HUGE accomplishment. Most of our runners are not “runners”. Theyhave gone from their couch to a 5K in just two months. Bravo! 5K Test Event:Monday, July 6, 6:00 pm, Hometown USA Community Park, Verona, (acrossfrom Culver’s and next to the Eagles Nest ice rink). Come out and cheer for TeamGood Shepherd!
Our half marathon runners kick off their “base training” during the second weekof July. They will train along-side our marathoners as theyfollow the half marathon plan provided by Team World Vision. Most of these team members also do not considerthemselves to be runners. Go team!
Each week, team members gather to run together on Saturday morning, learnmore about keeping their bodies healthy along this journey, and find out moreabout the impact World Vision has in Africa. New friendships are being formed.Old friends are strengthening bonds. Tips for proper nutrition and hydration arebeing tested. Running technique is being refined. Team members are breakingdown physical and mental barriers. As we gather in Jesus name each Saturday,we draw closer in faith as well.
New participants interested in completing either the full or the half marathon arewelcome. New team members who are interested in running the full marathonand who have already completed a 5K are encouraged to join the team as “officialtraining” begins this month. All others who are interested in participating withTeam Good Shepherd and have not yet run a 5K are encouraged to take on thechallenge of the half marathon.
Register for Team Good Shepherd at www.teamworldvision.org/madison.The Madison Marathon and Half Marathon are held November 8th. Our team isunited by the cause, not the distance. Our collective goal is to raise $100,000 forclean drinking water. Information regarding opportunities to support Team Good Shepherd will be shared in the months ahead. Contact Colin Grove, Team Captain, at [email protected] or at 608-345-7188if you have any questions.
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Children and Youth Ministry
Wiggler- Squiggles fromSpark wants to hear from
you! At each campus,Squiggles asks a question for
you (and your parents) toanswer or draw a picture
about. Look for the picture ofSquiggles on the Children’s
Ministry Bulletin Board.
Wiggler- During thetransitions that Good
Shepherd is in the middle of,it can be easy to forget thatyour Wiggler is noticing the
changes too. It is important toremind your child that thechurch is not about one
person or place. Focus on thepositive that God is leading
just the right person to GoodShepherd to help lead us.
Wiggler- Does yourWiggler need topractice reading
during the summer?The Spark Story Bible
can be greatpractice for readers, even ifyou think the reading level is
too low. Encourage olderchildren to read to someone
younger.
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Children’s messages continue to hand outbeads and stickers to go along with our
water stories. Miss a week? Look forextra beads and stickers by Children’sMinistry book cases at each campus.
Continue to FILL the BUCKET for Ryan’sWell with your offering change .
All-Ages SummerBook ClubThe Lion, The Witch & The WardrobeBook discussion nights –July 14, 6:30 pm at Central(chapters 1-6)July 29, 6:30 pm at West(chapters 7-12)August 18, 6:30 pm West(chapter 13-17) & Movie Night
Join when you can and bring afriend! If you miss a discussionnight, visit www.gslcwi.com fordiscussion topics and follow alongat home. Questions? ContactEmily Thomson at [email protected]
DIVE INthis summer!
Go and PlaySummer Play Group
Join other youngGood Shepherd families for a morning of play.
Meet at the park pavilion nextto the playground. GS staff
will host a gathering activity,snack and goofy grace. Then hang out & play!
McKee Farms ParkFitchburg, 10:00-11:30 am
(look for the GS sign)
July 10, July 24, August 7 & August 21
Join anytime and bring friend!
Join a flood of God’s love and grace at our day camps forkids from Age 3 through Grade 5. Through art, nature,fitness, music and service, we can be a fountain of Jesus’love! Register** at gslcwi.com or use forms available inthe lobbies. (Ask about “No camper left behind”.)Camp Discovery VBS 2Age 3-Gr. 1, 7/27-30, West, 9-11:30 am, $45.00Faith & Fitness CampGr. K-5, 6/29-7/2, West, 8:30-11:30 am, $60.00Upward Basketball CampGr. K-3, 7/20-23, West, 8:30-11:30 am, $60.00Camp Create ItGr. K-5, 8/3-6, Central, 8:30-11:30 am, $60.00
**According to the age or grade completed at the time the camp starts.
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During the first half of the monthSarah will be at Pine Lake and SugarCreek with the kids and then at theNational Youth Gathering with ourSenior High Youth. We will pick upwith Middle School activities the 2ndhalf of the month!
Mid-Summer BonfireWednesday, July 22 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at West Campus.Come and join us for dinner,games, and a campfire completewith smores. $5.00 for dinnerand RSVP by Monday, July 20!Friends welcome!
Neighborhood LemonadeStand Service ProjectMonday, July 29 at CentralCampus. Two Opportunities toParticipate. Please RSVP foreither option by July 24.
Option 1 ~ 1:00 – 2:00 pm –Help bake treats to be served atthe lemonade stand later thatafternoon. This opportunity islimited to 8 participants.
Option 2 ~ 3:00 – 4:30 pm -Help set-up a good old lemonadestand and serve somerefreshments to our neighbors.We will offer lemonade, treats,and prayer to all who come by!This opportunity is limited to 8individuals.
Frisbee, Fire, and FoodTuesday’s from 6:00–7:30 pm atthe West Campus! All Senior HighYouth and Alumni are welcome tocome and play ultimate Frisbeeor just hang out by the fire.Different campfire recipe’s eachweek and every night ends witha time of reflection. A great wayto connect and relax during thesummer! LIKE us!
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Frisbee, Fire, and Food
Pine Lake DayCamp (field trip)
Senior Dinner
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOWCentral Campus
Fall Kick-Off Session:Sunday, September 13
Rehearsals Begin: Sunday September 20
Dress Rehearsals:December 6, 7, and 12
Advent/Christmas Pageant:Saturday/Sunday, December 12/13
Winter Kick-Off Session:Sunday, January 10
Rehearsals Begin:Sunday, January 17
Dress Rehearsals:March 13, 14, and 19
Palm Sunday PageantSaturday / Sunday, March 19/20
Worship Drama Ministry is notlimited to actors. It also offersopportunities for set design, artisticprops, costuming, mood lighting, etc.Rehearsals are fun and they focus ondeveloping comfortable acting andmemorizing skills. Questions? AnneMeyer (Drama Ministry Director)sameyer2007@ sbcglobal.net, CarrieKruzan (Arts Ministry Director)[email protected]
SUMMER CAMPFIREWORSHIPS
Grab your lawn chair, bug spray, and a buddy and join us at the Westcampfire pit for summer campfire
worships! Come early to play and visitand stay afterwards for S’mores!
July 26 & August 16
One Year to Live Men’s Weekend Event Guys – Save the date! The One Year to Live (OYTL) Men’s WeekendEvent returns November 6-8 at the MacKenzie Center in Poynette.Watch for more details and registration information in The Messengerand worship bulletins.
Update on Pastoral TransitionsDuring this time of transition on our pastoral staff, I will be providing periodicupdates on both the progress we are making in filling our pastoral positions aswell as the process we are undertaking to move forward.
Our new Interim Lead Pastor, Bill White, will be transitioning into this newrole in mid-July as Pr. Brent completes his service to Good Shepherd. In fact, Pr.Bill has already been working with our pastoral team and church board as welook to find an Interim Associate Pastor as quickly as possible.
I just want to briefly highlight where we are at in our search for the InterimAssociate Pastor position. The interim is appointed by the Bishop subject toapproval by our Board of Directors. We are working closely with the synod officeto find the right fit, both for the Interim Pastor and for our congregation. We hopeto have this critical position filled quickly, but it also needs to be the right fit as thisInterim Associate Pastor could easily serve us for a year or longer. Let me explain…
I have received a lot of questions about the Call Committee and Call Process. I willget into greater detail on this in next month’s Messenger, but I wanted to point outthe steps and approximate timelines we will be undertaking in this Call process.
1. We will form a Call Committee to call a new Lead Pastor in August with theintent for this Call Committee to begin their work in early September, shortlyafter Labor Day. The Board of Directors will appoint the Call Committee and tryto ensure a balanced committee with representation from both campuses and avariety of backgrounds. The Call Committee will likely be working over the courseof many months as we search far and wide for our next pastoral leader.
2. We do not envision forming a second Call Committee for a new Associate Pastorthis year. The Board feels strongly that we need to have a new Lead Pastorcalled, installed and settled before we begin discerning what we may want tocall for in a new Associate Pastor. This is why we are so concerned with findingthe right fit for the Interim Associate Pastor position right now as they will beserving for an extended period of time as an interim with our congregation.
The pastoral transitions we are undergoing naturally create a time of discernmentfor our Board. We recognize we have a strong team of pastors, staff and lay leadersat Good Shepherd. We want to work collaboratively with those parties to ensure asmooth transition and to lead our congregation forward.
On behalf of all of us on the Church Board, I would like to thank you for the manyencouraging words of support we have received. Many people have offered tohelp in a variety of ways. Don’t be surprised if we reach out to many of you overthe next year as opportunities present themselves.
God’s Peace, John Filsinger
The Messenger
Nursery available each worship time at both campuses.Children’s Church School (Sept.-May) available each worship time at both campuses except 6:00 pm Sunday.
Lead Pastor: Pastor Brent CampbellPastor Sheryl EricksonPastor Tim Nybroten
Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson
CENTRAL CAMPUS WORSHIP SERVICES
Saturday 5:00 pmBlended Evening Vespers Service
Sunday 8:15 am & 9:30 amTraditional Service
Sunday 10:45 amContemporary Service
WEST CAMPUS WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday 9:00 amBlended Service
Sunday 10:30 amContemporary Service
Sunday 6:00 pmThe Deep -- Alternative Worship
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