Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Council Meeting
2017-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)

Guide Orientation
2017-09-18 18:30 - 19:30

Usher Meeting
2017-09-18 18:00 - 19:00
All Usher meeting on Monday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00pm (promise no longer than one hour)! It’s been a long while since we were all sitting in the same room at the same time to get on the same page regarding this important Sunday morning service. This is your opportunity to ask questions and to get a refresher ‘course’! Please make ever effort to attend. If you are interested in joining an usher team, plan on attending too. Call or email the church office to get on a team!

Bible Study
2017-09-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-09-12 18:30 - 19:30
Tuesday Nights from 6:30-7:30 & Thursday Mornings from 10:00-11:00
Join us for the time that fits best in your schedule.
Pastor Leesa will lead the conversation on the Gospel of Matthew, which is not simply a biography of Jesus or a collection of his teachings, but a story that invites us to become his disciples: To learn from, follow and enter into a living relationship with him, the Messiah. Come to one or all sessions at the time most convenient to you.

The Birth of the Messiah, September 12 & 14
This is My Son, the Beloved, September 19 & 21
You are the Salt of the Earth, September 26 & 28
You of Little Faith, October 3 & 5
Who Do You Say That I Am, October 10 & 12
Where Two or Three are Gathered, October 24 & 26
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?, November 7 & 9
I Am With You Always, November 14 & 16

7th Gr Confirmation Orientation
2017-09-13 19:00 - 20:00

6th Gr Confirmation Orientation
2017-09-13 18:00 - 19:00

Ladies Night Out
2017-09-13 17:15
Dinner at The Tavern in Woodbury. Leaving from the church at 5:15.

Fireside Chat
2017-09-11 18:30 - 20:00
Join Pastor Leesa on Monday Nights from 6:30-8:00 for Yoga and a Fireside Chat. After resting our bodies in a downward dog, we will sit around the fireplace reading excerpts from the book “Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter” by Lindsay Freeman to walk along-side our spiritual grandmothers and great-grandmothers from scripture. This may be a great opportunity to include your middle school or high school youth to break away from the crazy for just one night of “Awwwwwe’!
You can choose to participate in the Yoga portion alone, the Fireside Chat alone or both!

Yoga†Devotion
2017-09-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Education Hall
Class Structure
This is a Multi-Level class that is equally enjoyed by both newcomers and returning class members. Yogadevo†ion combines the physical exercise practice of Yoga with a devotional experience. Josie Trobec will be returning as our instructor. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends!
Yogadevotion LLC classes begin in the breath, centering ourselves in the Presence of God….setting aside all that distracts us from the relationship God intents for us. Our devotional time is at the beginning of the class, opening with scripture that speaks to a practice of faith, during the breath work. Reflections on the scripture are written by Pastor Cindy Senarighi, ordained pastor in the ELCA. The body of the class is a combination of standing poses, balance poses and floor poses. We use music in our classes as well as silence to intentionally listen for God’s voice. The classes close with restorative yoga, a practice of calm alertness that allows a time of reflection and thanksgiving for God’s Presence in our lives. The faith based language you will hear in class is familiar, the benediction, invocation and prayer that closes the class. This class is for all levels as Yogadevotion LLC teaches that the primary teacher is your own body and that voice is the important one. Modifications are offered for all poses.
What to Wear – What to Bring
We encourage participants to bring water and wear comfortable fitting, layered clothes. A yoga mat is recommended.
Notes: Missed classes can be made up at other Yoga Devotion class. No refunds for missed classes.

Exaltation Ringers
2017-09-11 18:00 - 19:30

Java with Jesus
2017-09-11 06:30 - 07:30
Senior High Youth are invited to jumpstart their week with a cup of java or a cooler and devotions with Jacob and Pastor Leesa at Caribou Coffee on Cahill (near Wal-mart). Bring a friend!

Greeter Meeting
2017-09-10 11:15 - 12:30
As the Hospitality Team puts forth some fresh ideas to welcome visitors to Good Shepherd and we get better acquainted with our building, we thought it would be helpful to gather all Greeters and those interested in Greeting, for a one time, one hour meeting on Sunday, September 10 from 11:15-12:30pm. Greeting has to be one of the easiest Service opportunities we have at church, but perhaps is one of the most important. Please consider being a Greeter and standing at our open door with a smile and a hand reached out to welcome all who enter.

9th Grade Confirmation
2017-09-10 09:15 - 10:15
Exploring our Stories is a special six-week ministry where youth will participate in Dependable Strengths, a vocational program to help our 9th grade youth prepare for their tradition from Confirm†Faith to Adult Membership. Youth will meet Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM starting Sunday, September 10, where they will identify their core skills, abilities, traits, and positive characteristics which make them unique for God’s work in the world.

Bible Study
2017-09-07 10:00 - 23:00
The BE Free (Galatians) by Warren W Wiersbe is used to guide the study and discussion.

Women of Good Shepherd
2017-09-05 19:00 - 20:30

Shepherd's Singers Choir
2017-09-05 18:30 - 20:00

Ladies Night Out
2017-08-17 17:15
Dinner at Moose Country in Mendota Heights. Leaving from the church at 5:15.

All Church Camping Event
2017-08-04 - 2017-08-06
A “Bunch of Folks” are going camping!
We have a group site reserved for August 4-6 at Highland Ridge Campground at Eau Galle Lake, Spring Valley, WI. Cost is $40.00 for the weekend for a site with electricity. Located about an hour away, this campground has beautiful scenery, hiking trails, a playground, a lake and swimming beach (a short drive away), a modern shower building with hot water and flush toilets. The park does allow dogs. Tent sites are available as well. The group camping area has a picnic shelter. For those who don’t want to camp, please consider joining us for a Pot Luck supper Saturday evening and stay and share stories around the campfire. To reserve a spot, please contact Kathy Malecek at kathymalecek@centurylink.net. For more information about the campground visit reserveamerica.com and search for Highland Ridge.

Sr High Mission Trip
2017-07-16
Each year, at the end of the summer’s senior high mission trip, we ask our youth to take a vote and choose where we will go the next summer. This year, we asked, the votes came in, and our youth chose… Benton Harbor, Michigan! During a week in Benton Harbor, we will partner with local organizations to serve residents young and old! Service opportunities include painting, yard work and working with local organizations to meet the ongoing needs in the community. Registration for the 2017 mission trip will be available this fall.

Ladies Day Trip
2017-07-15 10:00
Lunch at Buffalo Tap in Savage and a trip to Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store in Jordan. Leaving from church at 10:00am.

Pastor Orval's Retirement Party
2017-06-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Please join us during coffee hour after worship to celebrate Pastor Orval’s 30 years of ministry at Good Shepherd!

Bible Camp
2017-06-25 | Luther Park, 30376 Lakes Drive, Danbury, WI, 54830

Yoga Devo†ion
2017-06-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076, United States

Ladies Night Out
2017-06-13 17:15
Dinner at Old World Pizza in Inver Grove Heights

Vacation Bible School
2017-06-12 09:00 - 16:00

End of the Year Choir Party
2017-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 | 8313 Carew Ct, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076

Jubilee Worship: Pentecost
2017-05-21
Service Times: 8:00, 9:15 & 10:30am

Ladie's Night Out
2017-05-18 17:30
Dinner at Fireside in West St Paul.

Bible Study
2017-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 3998 70th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076, United States
All are welcome to attend this Bible Study of Ephesians. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. While the church is under construction we will be meeting offsite.
