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Meetings and Events
Piece Corps: Material Needed
Join us Wednesdays from 8:00 to 11:30 am
Quilting Material Needed
“Piece Corps” Quilting is in need of backs for quilting. Any size (twin,
full, queen or king) flat sheets or blankets are welcome as well as material
of any size. Quilts are given to those in need locally and throughout the
world.
Youth Group Nights at Good Shepherd!
7th-12th graders, come join in the Fun and Connection on
Wednesday nights at 7pm! Prayer, Games, and Conversation. Let’s grow
together! Feel free to invite friends! Who will you invite?
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Lena Area Lenten Luncheon Schedule
March 27th at
St. Joseph, 410 W. Lena Street
April 3rd at St. John’s 625 Country Lanepril 10th
at Lena UMC, 118 W. Mason
April 17th at
Lena UMC hosted by Salem and
Beloved Churches.
Luncheon starts at noon
followed by a short devotion. A free will offering will be accepted. All are
welcome!
Mid-week Lent Supper and Service
5:30 pm Supper; 6:30 pm Worship
This year’s mid-week Lenten service will be on Psalms. We will use
Lenten devotion book, Lasting Hope to deepen our prayers and faith journeys.
No preparation is required. Come and center our hearts in God together.
Supper starts at 5:30pm, and the service starts at 6:30pm.
Lenten Devotion Books
There are two Lenten devotion books this year. One is "Lasting Hope: Devotion for
Lent 2019" which contains daily readings which is accompanied by a photo, a quote
to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer. This accessible and colorful format makes
it easy to incorporate a simple Christian observance into your Lenten journey.
The other is "Lenten Study Guide: ELCA World Hunger’s 40 days of Giving" which
contains short weekly readings with questions for reflection of conversation.
Each sessions draw on stories from projects supported by ELCA World Hunger and
each questions help deepen our Lenten journey by reflecting on what the Lenten
practice of repentance, prayer and fasting, sacrificial giving and works love
means for us today. Both are available at the rack.
It is time to order Easter Lilies
Lilies will be $12.00 per plant and can be ordered by using the envelopes
provided in the pews. Please place them in the offering plate or you can
drop them off at the church office. Orders must be in by April 7th. Lilies
may be picked up after the 9:30 am Easter Sunday Service
Scholarship Applications
can be picked up at the church office starting April 1st. Applications must
be filled out and returned by April 30th
Rocky Boy Indian Reservation Servant Immersion Trip
August 24-31, 2018; Box Elder, MT
Imagine learning and experiencing the history and culture of the Chippewa
Cree including bead work, dancing and drumming. Imagine visiting and
archeological dig and buffalo jump, a historical battlefield or a Lewis and
Clark interpretative center. You can do this and more when participating in a
cross-cultural exchange experience coordinated by Women of the ELCA.
The next cross-cultural
servant/immersion experience will take place August 24th-31st, 2019, on the
Rocky Boy Reservation of the Chippewa Cree Tribe in Box Elder, Montana. The host
congregation, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, has been working with the people of
the Chippewa Cree Tribe since the early 1920’s. Registration is $375 and
includes most meals, sleeping accommodations and activity fees. Men are also
welcome to join the trip. For additional information, contact the church office
at 815-369-5552 or goodshepherdlc@mediacombb.net.
Friendship Club at Good Shepherd
Second Thursday of Each Month at Noon
This outreach program sponsored by Good Shepherd has been serving seniors in
the Lena community for over 30 years. Join us! Visit with friends, eat
delicious food, and enjoy great programs planned by Fern Harnish. It is a
potluck meal, but you can just come.
Hymn Sing at Lena Living Center
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each
month at 9:45am at the Lena Living Center for a Hymn Sing. It is a great
chance to serve others by helping them find their page numbers, to encourage
others, and to sing praises to God! All youth, family, and friends are
invited and welcome to join in this fun, relaxing, and rewarding sing along.
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Christmas Parade
and Advent Fun
Bluegrass Gospel Concert
Nora Community Baptist Church
Saturday, April 6th at 7:00 pm
Featured performers will be "The Hunt Family Band" from Kansas City, Missouri
and "Bluegrass Express" from Stockton, Illinois. There is no admission charge
for this event and the public is invited to attend, a free will offering will be
collected. Nora Community Baptist Church is located at the corner of Main &
Chestnut Streets, just off Stagecoach Trail in Nora, IL. For more information,
please call 815-297-5540 or 815-947-9110.
Tyler’s Justice Center
Saturday, April 6th; 5:00-8:00 pm
Freeport Masonic Temple from
Fund Raising Event Tyler’s Justice Center for Children will be holding their
Fifth Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser on Tickets may be purchased ahead of
time for $20.00 or at the door for $25.00, children under 12 are free. There
will also be a silent auction, raffles and plenty to eat. Local men will be
preparing bite sized samples of their favorite dishes. For more ticket
information please contact Missy Lyons or Kendra Mosley at Tyler’s Justice
Center at 815-947-6030
Stephen Ministry – Learning About Active Listening Skills Workshop
March 23; 9am-1pm; Rockford
Stephen Ministry is a lay led ministry for caring for God’s children through
listening and praying. There will be an introductory workshop at Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church in Rockford on Saturday, March 23rd from 9am-1pm. We would like
to go as a group (We need at least 4 people.). If you are interested, please
contact the church office by Monday, March 18th so that you will be registered.
The Art of Healing
Art Reception featuring Mia Rudolph will be held Thursday,
March 21st from 5:00pm-6:30pm
at the Freeport Branch of Monroe Clinic at 1301 S. Kiwanis Drive, Freeport, IL.
Refreshments will be served. Gallery Talk will be at 5:45pm. Ms. Rudolph studied
art at Western Illinois University, later studies nursing and art at Highland
Community College. She and her husband Charles reside in Freeport with their
three young daughters.
Installation Service at Prince of Peace
The Rev. Karen E. Tews has been called to serve as pastor of Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church. She will be installed on
Sunday, March 24th at 2:00pm.
The Rev. Jeffery Clements, Bishop of the Northern Illinois Synod will preside.
All are invited, reception immediately following service in Fellowship Hall.
Spring Choral Concert
Highland Community College and Ferguson Fine Arts Center will be presenting
their Spring Choral Concert, Sunday,
March 31st at 3:00pm in the Fine Arts
Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL.
Come listen to classic and traditional melodies preformed by the Chorale,
Chamber and Youth Choir. The show will feature music by George Gershwin, George
Frideric Handel, Stephen Lawrence and more. For more information visit
highland.edu/box office or call 815-599-3718
Monroe Clinic Heal Grief & Education Group
Each Wednesday, February 27-April 3;
10:00-11:30am
Heal grief and education group offers sessions to anyone 18 yrs. and older who
have experienced the death of someone special. Learn about the grieving process
and ideas for coping and healing in a safe and supportive setting. Meetings will
take place at St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th Street, Monroe, WI. There is no cost
to attend, space is limited. To register or express interest in attending please
call 608-324-1230 or 1-800-367-8406
Choir & Chime Rehearsals
Choir rehearsals are Sundays at 11am in the
sanctuary.
Chime choir rehearsals are on Sundays at 5pm. Make a joyful noise in harmony to praise God!
Come and join!
My Friend’s Closet Thrift Store
We are dependent on volunteers and always looking for more willing hands. If
you or anyone you know are interested in helping us at the store, please
call Fawn Nolan at 815-369-4035 during the day. We are open 9 am to 4 pm,
Monday through Saturday with extended hours on Wednesday evening until 8
p.m. We offer servant hours to students also. Check us out!
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