WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK OF ​FEBRAUARY 8, 2026
OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS THIS WEEK
Sunday, February 8 8:00 A.M. Worship Service
9:15 A.M. Education Hour
10:30 A.M. Worship Service with Communion
Monday, February 9 5:30 P.M. Bell Choir
6:30 P.M. Adult Choir
Tuesday February 10 1:30 P.M. LWML Meeting
Wednesday, February 11 10:30 A.M. Adult Bible Study
5:15 P.M. Confirmation Class
6:30 P.M. Youth Group
Thursday, February 12 6:30 P.M. Worship Service with Communion
Saturday, February 14 7:00 A.M. Men’s Group
8:30 A.M. Women’s Group
Sunday, February 15 8:00 A.M. Worship Service with Communion
9:15 A.M. Education Hour
10:30 A.M. Worship Service
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Thailand Missions Report: In December, many folks generously donated to support Braydon, one of our UWO students, who spent a week in Thailand over his Christmas break evangelizing to other college students. Braydon has returned to the States and is excited to share his experience with us on Sunday, February 15 at 9:15 AM in the Choir room. Please make plans to join us and learn all about Braydon's mission work to further God's kingdom.
New Women’s Bible Study - Red Letter Challenge: A new Sunday morning women’s Bible study is beginning on Sunday, February 22, walking through the Red Letter Challenge and focusing on the words of Jesus and how they shape our daily lives. The group meets Sundays at 9:15 AM in the downstairs conference room (across from the youth room). All ladies are welcome to join at any time — come grow in faith and friendship together! https://a.co/d/06dqX0t6
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Voters Meeting: Please mark your calendars for our next Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 22, between worship services. Church boards will be sharing highlights from 2025 and plans for 2026.
Thank you! We earned $132.60 from the Dine Out event at Panda Express and over $500 from the Super Bowl Pizza Sale. Mark your calendars for our next dine out: March 9 | Red Robin (YUM!)
Think Spring Flowers! The Youth Group is selling beautiful flowering baskets & planters. Order forms are available in the lobby and will be accepted until March 15th. Money is due at the time of order. All items will be available for pick up from church the week before Mother's Day. If you have questions, contact Sara Suwalski (sarasuwalski@mac.com 920-312-8674)
Financial Commitments: Special thanks to all those who filled out a financial commitment form for the ministry here at Good Shepherd this year. We give thanks to God for your partnership in being intentional with your resources and for sharing those intentions that we can offer this collective, unified commitment unto the Lord today. 36 commitments were received totaling $121,876. Whether you offered a commitment or not, we give thanks to God for each and every one of you, that you know Jesus as your Savior, and that we are able to nourish your faith with Word and Sacrament, encouraging you along life’s way unto eternity. To God be all praise and glory!
Youth Fundraiser Volunteers Needed! Help support our youth group by volunteering to work concessions at the Wisconsin Herd Arena. This is a fun and easy way to support and encourage our youth while helping raise funds for youth activities and trips! Dates/Times: Saturday, February 28, 5:00–10:00 pm and Saturday, March 13, 5:00–10:00 pm If you’re willing to help, please sign up on the volunteer board in the atrium, or contact Lori Sansoucie (lori@oshkoshgoodshepherd.org) or 314.956.1709). Thank you for supporting our youth!
Scrip Deals: From January 24 through February 20, get boosted rebates on some of our most popular Scrip cards—perfect for everyday spending and easy savings. Kwik Trip: 9% back (up from 4%) Kwik Trip Grocery: 15% back (up from 10%) Domino’s Pizza: 12% back (up from 8%) Stock up on what you already buy and earn more back to the church than ever, but only for a limited time.
If you have any questions, contact Linda Everson ramsfanl@yahoo.com or 920-252-2942
Most Needed Items: Thank you, members of Good Shepherd, for your generous donations in January! For the month of February, we are collecting most needed items for each food pantry. The Lutheran Food Pantry is requesting canned tuna, hamburger helper, cereal, and macaroni & cheese. The Trinity Food Pantry is requesting cake/cookie mixes, canned fruit, and jello/pudding mixes. Thank you in advance for your prayerful generosity!
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Mission of the Month: It's hygiene time! This month we are donating hygiene items to help stock over 100 crisis and homeless centers for the year. These are spread across 22 communities in Wisconsin and have a large variety of needs. Anything from shampoo and conditioner to dish soap and laundry detergent is needed. There will be a complete list in the atrium with the box to put the items in. This will run from February 22nd through March 15th and we thank you in advance. "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it" Proverbs 3:27 We will also be tying fleece blankets to donate to Vida Medical Clinic.
Interested in becoming a MEMBER? We’d love to help you learn more about our church and what it means to be part of the Good Shepherd family. If you’re interested in membership, please provide your contact information on the New Member clipboard on the table in the fellowship area, and make plans to join us for a new member Class on Sunday February 8th at noon or Sunday, March 8 at noon. New members will be welcomed on Thursday, April 9 and Sunday, April 12. Questions? Contact Lori Sansoucie at lori@oshkoshgoodshepherd.org — we’d be happy to connect with you.
CHRIST FOR YOU this week on KFUO AM850 & kfuo.org: On Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8 a.m. CT), we're continuing our study of the book of Genesis, picking up with chapter 18! Tune in to Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11 a.m. CT) as we continue our new series through the book of Numbers. On Concord Matters this week (2/21 at 10 a.m. CT), we're continuing our study of Holy Baptism as found in the Large Catechism— is Baptism limited to those who can understand it? Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or in the KFUO Radio app!
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Last Week at Good Shepherd…
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Attendance: Thursday: 43 Sunday: 8:00: 122 10:30: 105 Total: 270
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Offerings Will Be Reported Monthly Starting Sometime in February
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Weekly Budget Needs at Good Shepherd: $8,000.00
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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:
Church Members:
Grace Leiden; Bob & Eileen Loewe; Diane Flouro; Jill Botsford; Randall Schure; David Doan; Bev Zink; Joanne Behm; Jim Purath; Pastor & JoAnn Meier; Frank Jarvenpaa; Donna Gohlke; Shirley Radloff; Gary Schmude; Jim & Sharron Ziemer; and Louise Gabert
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Friends & Relatives of Church Members:
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, Verna Butt, 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