WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK OF ​OCTOBER 19, 2026
OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS THIS WEEK
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Sunday, October 18 8:00 AM Worship Service with Communion
9:15 AM Education Hour
10:30 AM Worship Service
Noon Fall Fun & Youth Pumpkin Decorating
Monday, October 19 5:30 PM Bell Choir
6:00 PM Youth Group
6:30 PM Adult Choir
Tuesday, October 20 6:30 PM Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 21 10:30 AM Adult Bible Study
12:30-4:00 PM Craft Group
5:15 PM Confirmation Class (Confo. 2 & 3
parents attend)
Thursday, October 22 6:30 PM Worship Service with Communion
Friday, October 23 5:30 PM Shelter Meal
Saturday, October 24 7:00-8:00 AM Men’s Group
9:00 AM Women’s Group
Sunday, October 25 8:00 AM Worship Service
9:15 AM Sunday School
9:15 AM Voter’s Meeting
10:30 AM Worship Service with Communion
Shelter Meal: Friday, October 23, Good Shepherd will be serving a warm meal of white chicken chili, French bread, a garden salad, and desserts to the residents of the Day by Day Shelter in Oshkosh. If you would like to donate ingredients or help serve the meal, please sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board in the atrium. Text Silvie Weiss with any questions, 920-376-3426.
Movie Morning: The War Room: Join us this Saturday, October 24, at 9:00 AM for a movie morning hosted by our Saturday Morning Women’s Bible Study group! We’ll be watching The War Room, an inspiring movie about the power of prayer in our everyday struggles and relationships. Breakfast will be provided, and everyone is welcome—men and women alike! Come enjoy some fellowship, be encouraged in your faith, and bring a friend!
Red Robin Fundraiser: Come out and support our Good Shepherd Youth by participating in our first restaurant Dine Out of the school year! Stop at Red Robin or order online all day and our Youth will receive 20% of all fundraising sales. You just need to show the Red Robin flyer in-store or add the fundraiser to your cart if doing an online order. Extra flyers are on the Information and Resource table near the restrooms. Meet up with other Good Shepherd families for extra fun! Red Robin.....YUMMMMMMMMMMM!
Voters’ Meeting: Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the next Voter’s Meeting on Sunday, October 25, between worship services. Topics will include the election of Council members for the 2027-28 positions and the findings of the Concrete Parking Lot Committee. Council Nominees include:
President - Chad Smith and Tim Steinke
Recording Secretary- Diane Flouro
Financial Secretary- Chris Feutz
Board of Evangelism - Silvie Weiss
Board of Fellowship - Debbie Rasmussen
Board of Stewardship - No Volunteer
Be Part of Trunk or Treat! Good Shepherd is hosting a Trunk or Treat event this year in partnership with Protectors of the Children, a national organization focusing on helping children affected by abuse. Families from the congregation and community are invited to come for the fun on Saturday, October 31, from noon – 5:00 PM, but we need your help to make the afternoon a success. We’re looking for a few more people or families to decorate the trunk of their car in a family-friendly theme and hand out candy to kids from our congregation and the community as they trick-or-treat through our parking lot. Don’t worry about creating an elaborate display! A simple, fun idea that kids will enjoy is all we need. If you need some inspiration or ideas, see Lori Sansoucie. Sign up on the bulletin board in the atrium. Let’s fill our parking lot with decorated cars, lots of smiles, and a whole lot of fun for the kids!
Hymn Fest: Join us on Sunday, November 1, for an afternoon of beautiful music and relaxation. Guest organist, Dr. Mark Bloedow of Madison, will perform along with choirs, soloists, cello and trumpet in praise of God’s gift of music. Sit back and experience beautiful music by listening and singing! Please invite your friends to relax and enjoy this afternoon with you. There will be a free reception following the concert. If you would like to provide food for the reception, there is a signup sheet on the atrium bulletin board.
Craft Fair Signs: PLEASE help support and advertise our upcoming Craft Fair by picking up a sign to put in your yard or at your business. If you live in an area where a sign will be seen we would greatly appreciate your help by putting a sign up. If you already have a sign from a previous year please take new date numbers available on the table by the signs (take two - one for each side). Thanks for your help and support.
Christian School Scholarships: Scholarships are available to help families who are sending their children to Christian elementary and high schools. If you would like to learn more or need help accessing this blessing, please leave a message with Krista in the church office. She will forward your contact information to the Board of Education, who would be happy to help.
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Thank Yous: Thank you for all the Pastor Appreciation kindness yesterday—the cards, the kind words, the gift cards, and the goodies! You know how to keep your pastor fed and feeling loved. Kim and I are grateful for every gift and for the people behind them. I hope you know how much I appreciate you! Being your pastor is a gift God has given me, and yesterday reminded me again just how blessed I am. Thank you, Good Shepherd! – P.G.
Dear Good Shepherd Family, I want to thank you for the gifts, cards and blessings poured out last Sunday for Pastor and Church Worker Appreciation. It has been an honor to serve our God through music in this place. There are so many voices lifted each week for His glory. God resides in The Holy Spirit within the sacred texts calling us to action by these words as we meditate on them each week, whether by singing them or listening to instrumental meditations on them. Thank you again and thank you for sharing in this ministry. Cam Bedroske, Director of Church Music
Thank you so much for the thoughtful gifts and kind words in celebration of Church Worker Appreciation Day! I am truly grateful and feel so blessed to serve such a loving and generous congregation. As I reflect on my first year at Good Shepherd, I am especially thankful for the way you have welcomed not only me, but also my family. You have made us feel at home, supported, and cared for in so many ways. Your kindness and encouragement mean more to me than you know. It is a privilege to serve alongside people who so genuinely love Jesus and one another. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this church family and to serve as we continue to grow in faith, build community, and share the love of Christ with those around us. Thank you for your generosity, your encouragement, and for making Good Shepherd such a special place for my family and me. I am truly blessed to be here! With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation, Lori
Mission of the Month: Wisconsin's weather is about to turn cold, and the underprivileged children of Fond Du Lac need your help to stay warm. Good Shepherd is partnering with The Clothes Closet, a mission of Church of Our Saviour in Fond Du Lac, to provide winter gear in sizes 4T-14/16 XL, to keep these precious children cozy and warm. Considering helping these children feel physical warmth and the warmth of Jesus. For more information, please visit the Mission of the Month bulletin board, where you will also find the winter clothing collection boxes. Your monetary gifts are also appreciated so items not available at The Clothes Closet can be purchased. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous support of Good Shepherd's Mission of the Month!
Food Donations: October's Good Shepherd Pantry theme is "most needed items". Items like soup, noodles, pasta sauces, rice, canned meats, fruits, veggies, and beans. Good Shepherd donated over 339 pounds of food and $100 in Scrip cards to the Lutheran Food Pantry in August! Our largest donation to date! Way to show love and support to our community!
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KFUO.Org: Tune in for "There Is a Redeemer", our study of the book of Job on Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8:00 AM CT)! On Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11:00 AM CT), we're wrapping up our study of Paul's letters to the Corinthians. Follow along as we pick up with 2 Corinthians 11. On Concord Matters (10/31 at 10:00 AM CT), Pastor Finnern and Rev. Dennis McFadden will be discussing Article 4 of the Epitome of the Formula of Concord, on good works. Where do our good works originate? Find your favorite programs on demand by visiting kfuo.org!
Last Week at Good Shepherd…
Attendance: Thursday: 61 Sunday: 8:00: 122 10:30: 103 Total: 286
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September Giving Summary
Contributions Received: $37,362.00
Monthly Budgeted Expenses: $34,428.40
(“…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:
Ruth Galow; Kathy Reehl; Shirley Schnyder; Joni & Jack Schloesser; Jan Peterson; Jim Purath; Bob Loewe; David Doan; Bev Zink; JoAnn Meier; Frank Jarvenpaa; Donna Gohlke; Shirley Radloff; Jim & Sharron Ziemer; Bill and Louise Gabert
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Friends & Relatives of Church Members:
Verna Butt’s daughter, Tammy; Linda Brehmer’s cousin, Lori; Tom & Ruth Never’s daughter, Wendy; Judy Mehn’s mother; Bonnie Borgen’s sister, Mary; Jan Peterson’s sisters (especially Jodie) & niece & son, Scot and daughter, Paula; Gene ; Bill Zorr’s daughter, Cathy; Erlinda’s friend, Dave; Ellen Konrad’s mother, Joyce; Jerry Cooley’s mom, Ann; Pastor Hayman’s cousin, Ron Johnson; Glen & Iris Lienhard’s friend, Pastor Bob Benke; Pastor G’s neighbor, Paul; Anne Fogtman’s sister, Jane; Gary Bunke’s daughter, Brielle; Lee Paris’ son, Andy; 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; Joann Behm, Shirley Radloff, Jane Nowicki, Manette Flouro, JoAnn Meier, Bill & Louise Gabert, Jim & Sharron Ziemer, Lee Paris, Emily Brunner, Jean Stauber, Vicki Beck, Bill Zorr, Alfred Piotter; 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)
Anna Borst, granddaughter of Sherri Groskreutz, studying abroad in Italy
*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