WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK OF ​MARCH 29, 2026
OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS THIS WEEK
Sunday, March 29 8:00 A.M. Worship Service with Communion
9:15 A.M. Education Hour
10:30 A.M. Worship Service with Communion
3:00 P.M. Lenten Meditation
Thursday, April 2 10:30 A.M. Maundy Thursday Worship Service
6:30 P.M. Maundy Thursday Worship Service
Friday, April 3 12:30 P.M. Good Friday Worship Service
6:30 P.M. Good Friday Worship Service
Sunday, April 5 6:30 A.M. Easter Worship Service
8:30 A.M. Easter Worship Service
10:30 A.M. Easter Worship Service
Lenten Meditation: Join us this afternoon for Good Shepherd’s Annual Lenten Meditation on Palm Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 pm. Enjoy a moving concert of scripture, choral music, and instrumental works, featuring our singers, instrumentalists, and a guest string quartet. Stay afterward for a free reception and connect with others. Bring your family and friends to experience this uplifting Lenten celebration.
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Thrivent Choice Dollars, It’s Not Too Late: In 2025, Good Shepherd received over $3,500 in grant funds from the Thrivent Choice® program! Thrivent members direct where these grant funds are distributed. If you’re a Thrivent member and have not directed your remaining Choice Dollars for 2025, it’s not too late to do so! 2025 Choice Dollars can still be directed through Tuesday, March 31.
Stephen Ministry: This spring is the beginning of a fresh new season. It is also the beginning of a new Stephen Minister Training class. This ministry has been overwhelmingly accepted and successful, to the point of needing another group of Stephen Ministers to give care to those in our congregation and community. Please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. The classes are well put together and fun. The bonding you will experience within the group cannot be explained, only felt. Class will begin in mid-April. Contact Liz Hoversten: ehoversten3@protonmail.com or 920-267-0874.
New Member Welcome POTLUCK Luncheon: Everyone is invited to join us as we welcome all our new members into our church family, Sunday, April 12, 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. The Fellowship Board will provide the main dish; you are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Sign up on the bulletin board in the atrium area so we can plan accordingly for food. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ as we celebrate God's goodness and the continued growth of our Good Shepherd family! Contact Lori Sansoucie (314-956-1709 or (lori@oshkoshgoodshepherd.org) with questions.
Fuel the Mission: Support our youth’s Alaska Mission Trip at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church fundraiser on Rococo's Tuesday, April 14th from 4:00–7:00 pm at Rocky Rocc! Order online, in-store, or for delivery—no flyer needed—and 20% of all sales will be donated.
Most Needed Items: This month’s Food Pantry theme is “March Madness: Breakfast vs. Dinner.” We’re collecting shelf-stable essentials to see which meal comes out on top. Breakfast items: cereal, granola bars, instant oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup, nut butters, canned or dried fruit, and instant drinks like coffee or hot chocolate. Dinner items: canned soups and stews, pasta and sauce, rice and beans, canned vegetables, instant potatoes, chili, and shelf-stable milk. Bring your donations to church and help decide the winner!
Easter Morning Fellowship Time: Join us this Easter morning for a special time of fellowship hosted by our youth group! This gathering serves as a fundraiser to support their upcoming activities and missions. Donations are greatly appreciated but not required. Come enjoy good company and help encourage our youth!
Senior Resource Fair: Join us Thursday, April 9th, from 9:00 am -noon at Good Shepherd for a Senior Resource Fair. The Resource Fair is an opportunity for seniors and their families to learn about valuable local resources for health, wellness, and supportive services. The event will feature trusted healthcare professionals sharing helpful information on senior health, mobility, and care options. Attendees can also take advantage of free wellness services, including blood pressure checks and relaxing chair massages. This fair is designed to bring helpful information and community connections together in one welcoming space so seniors feel informed, supported, and empowered. We hope many members of Good Shepherd will take advantage of this opportunity to learn and connect with resources available in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac.
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CHRIST FOR YOU this week on KFUO AM850 & kfuo.org: A blessed Easter to you! On Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8 a.m. CT), tune in as we pick up the account of Joseph in our study of Genesis! Tune in for Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11 a.m. CT) as we wrap up our study in Numbers. This week, we'll be continuing with chapter 33. Don't forget to join us for The Coffee Hour (weekdays at 9 a.m. CT)! We'll be checking in with the folks over at Lutheran Bible Translators, as well as continuing our new series, "Getting to Know the Council of Presidents."
Last Week at Good Shepherd…
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Attendance: Midweek: 53/96 Sunday: 8:00: 101 10:30: 143 Total: 244
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February Giving Summary
Contributions Received: $47,160.00
Budgeted Amount for February: $33, 198.00
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(“…So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.”) -1 Corinthians 14:1
Please remember in your prayers:
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Church Members:
Susan Danula; Joanne Brinkman; Jim Purath; Grace Leiden; Bob Loewe; Diane Flouro; David Doan; Bev Zink; Pastor & JoAnn Meier; Frank Jarvenpaa; Donna Gohlke; Shirley Radloff; Jim & Sharron Ziemer; and Louise Gabert
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Friends & Relatives of Church Members:
Vivian Mittelstaedt’s sister, Ruth; Erlinda Nienass’ friend, David; Ellen Konrad’s mother, Joyce; Jerry Cooley’s mom, Ann; Verna Butt’s daughter, Tammy; Pastor Meier’s son, Pastor Mark Meier; Pastor Hayman’s cousin, Ron Johnson; Nicole Schroeder’s father, Ray; Glen & Iris Lienhard’s friend, Pastor Bob Benke; Pastor G’s neighbor, Paul; Anne Fogtman’s sister, Jane; Brian Luethy’s mother, Cindy; Barry & Linda’s niece, Jenni Fuhrman; Gary Bunke’s daughter, Brielle; Barry & Linda Brehmer’s friend, Jeff Freund; Lee Paris’ son, Andy; Pastor Koepsell’s mother, Lorraine; Jan Peterson’s sisters & niece & son, Scot and daughter, Paula; Ron & Chris Feutz’s grandson, Logan Feutz; Gene & Donna Gohlke’s nephews, Kirk and Michael, granddaughter, Karley & friend, Paul.
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Those Who Want to Worship with Us But Aren’t Currently Able:
Bev Zink; Bonnie Wenzel, Joann Behm, Shirley Radloff, Jane Nowicki, Manette Flouro, Pastor & JoAnn Meier, Bill & Louise Gabert, Jim & Sharron Ziemer, Lee Paris, Emily Brunner,
Jean Stauber, Vicki Beck, Bill Zorr, Marge Bolding & Milt & JoAnn Haskins.
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Military/Overseas Members & Their Families:
Malayna Brehmer (granddaughter of Barry & Linda Brehmer), Ryan Weber (son of Tim & Liz Hoversten)
*Please let Lynn Paulus, our Prayer Chain Coordinator, know when we can take you or your loved one off the prayer list lynn@travelleaders.com