Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Aug.

26 & 30, 2020

One Church. Two Locations.

Good Shepherd Moorhead Good Shepherd Downtown Fargo

For the most up-to-date information, continue to visit us online at KnowTheGoodShepherd.org,

Facebook.com/gsMoorhead, and Facebook.com/gsDowntownFargo.

Preaching Series: Block Party––Everyone Is Invited!

We are more than one church with two locations (our Moorhead Campus and Downtown Fargo
Campus); we are one church with 800+ individual, household locations. That is how we have been
learning to live out our mission through 2020––“To gather, grow, and go so that ALL may know the
Good Shepherd!”

Rev. When I came to Good Shepherd in 2012, I shared ministry tools I had learned from Vibrant Faith
Mary Suomala Folkerds Ministries (VFM), a church organization that got its start as the Youth & Family Institute out of
Lead Pastor Augsburg College. The main concept is that to pass on a vibrant faith to the next generation, five
principle understandings shape our faith sharing:
1. Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships—often in
our own homes.
2. The Church is a living partnership between the ministry of the home and the ministry of the
congregation.
3. Where Christ is present, the home is the Church, too.
4. Faith is caught more than it is taught.
5. If we want Christian children and youth, we need Christian adults.
Rev. Taylor Wilson These guiding principles were written long before COVID–19. They are foundational to the movement
Pastor of
Mission Development Jesus started 2,000 years ago. This fall, we want to equip our 800+ locations to grow in faith. We want
the Church and the home to be a living partnership where Jesus is known!
To kick off the next season of faith development at Good
Shepherd, we are having a Block Party on Wed., Sept. 9, from
5:00–7:00 pm. This will be an outdoor event at the Moorhead
Campus with the following socially–distanced activities:
ª Food trucks and Pizza Patrol pizza (cash/credit card),
ª Live music from Red River Worship,
ª Curbside Communion with one of the pastors,
ª gsKids and Confirmation information and activities, and
Rev. Dan Forsberg ª Service projects for your family to put hands and feet on
Pastor of
Congregational Care
your faith!
Be part of this partnership between the Church and your home! God is at work here!
God’s Peace,

Rev. Mary Suomala–Folkerds, Lead Pastor

FAITH CHALLENGE (ON MENTORING):
“Elisha picked up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank
of the Jordan.” (II Kings 2:13)
Deacon Julie Wilson h The character studies of Elijah and Elisha, two prophets in the Old Testament, are fascinating
Director of and instructive. Read I Kings (Chapters 17–22), and II Kings (Chapters 1–10), to learn their stories.
Children & Family
Ministries
Or search “Lego Bible Elijah” on YouTube (they do a great job telling Elijah’s story).
h Why are mentoring relationships important? And why right now? What kind of mentoring could
you give or receive in this season?

gsONLINE GIVING
Text “GSFM” to 77977 to give!
Visit KnowTheGoodShepherd.org/giving
use the Pushpay app to give! We
appreciate your continued gifts to our
mission during this pandemic. Thank
you for your prayerful consideration!
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gsPRAYS
Pray for those who have lost loved ones
Family and friends of…Richard C. “Rick” Evanson, son
of Karen (Arnseth) Evanson, and brother of Vicki Hanson
and Mark Evanson; Vincent Dolva, brother of June Adele
Dolva; Larry Barber, husband of Arlene Barber and father
of Scott (Kara) Barber
Pray for those who are deployed...
Corissa Stockert, Kevin Cronen, and Michael Pickar
Upcoming funerals...
h Rick Evanson: Fri., Aug. 28, at 2:00 pm, streaming at
KorsmoFuneralService.com
The Sun., Aug. 30, Radio Broadcast is sponsored by Bev
Nokken in memory of her husband, Orlow, and her son,
David.
To sponsor a radio broadcast ($185) or to be added to a
prayer list, contact Stephanie@ktgs.org or 218.233.4980.
Baptism Class | Sun., Sept. 13, 10:00 am
The next Baptism Class
will be held via ZOOM on
Sun., Sept. 13, at 10:00 am.
We baptize Children
of God of any age! For
more information on the sacrament of baptism, email
Linda@ktgs.org.
= Sun., Sept. 13
or ª Traditional, 9:00 am
ª Contemporary, 10:30 am
= Sun., Sept. 27
ª Traditional, 9:00 am
ª Contemporary, 10:30 am
Please practice social–distancing by parking
in every other spot.
gsDAY OF SERVICE (ELCA)
“God’s Work. Our Hands.”
As Church, we are guided by our life in Christ to
share the love of Jesus and serve our neighbors––
even if such acts of service look different this
year. Come to Drive–In Worship on Sun., Sept.
13. We will have a list of opportunities to serve
(physically in the community or from your
home). Mark your calendars!

I COUNT! YOU COUNT!
Online, by mail, or by phone
Your census response will guide billions of
dollars in federal funds to local communities,
through programs like education, healthcare,
infrastructure, employment, food assistance,
public safety, family services, and environment.
Be counted online at my2020census.gov, by
mail via the form delivered to your home, or by
phone at 844.330.2020.
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gsHelloBible BOX
Register today at KnowTheGoodShepherd.org!
Let’s name it, nothing is easy right now! Because
the health and safety of your family is our number
one concern, we are shifting our Church School/
faith formation model. Your HelloBible Box offers
5–10 minute screen–free activities that your kids
can do any time with supplies provided for you.
Activities are faith–filled, fun, and meaningful!
Your $25 registration/child includes a box of
activities each month (Sept. to May), tailored
to your child’s age (3 years old by Sept. 1 to
Grade 5). They will hear, explore, and even taste
God’s Good News. And did we mention Church
volunteers will deliver it to your house?!
gsCONFIRMATION
Grades 6 through 9
Students finishing their Confirmation journey
will be confirmed on Sat., Oct. 24. For students
grades 6 though 9, Confirmation will begin
again this fall––virtually, with strong support
from Church Staff and volunteers. Registration
is now open at KnowTheGoodShepherd.org/
youth. To learn more about Confirmation at
Good Shepherd, contact Diana@ktgs.
 gsHELPS | Can we help? Can you help?
During this uncertain time, we want to help! Contact Linda@ktgs.org if you need the Church or
you want to help. Remember, “we are the Church together,” and your privacy/confidentiality
is respected. #AWorldOfHearts
gsWELCOME DESK | Calling for volunteers!
As Karen Skarpness starts her new role as Data Systems and Finance Manager, and transitions
away from being the main voice you hear when you call Good Shepherd, we will be relying
on a team of front desk volunteers from 10:00 am–2:00 pm each day. If you would like to
volunteer, email Linda@ktgs.org.
gsBLOOD DRIVE WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS | Wed., Sept. 23, 1:00–7:00 pm
There is an urgent need for blood in our area. Save the date for a socially–distanced blood drive at Good Shepherd on Wed.,
Sept. 23, 1:00–7:00 pm. For an appointment to donate at the Good Shepherd Blood Drive:
ª Visit RedCrossBlood.org
ª Go to the “Donate Blood” tab
ª Choose “Find a Blood Drive”
ª Enter Good Shepherd’s Zip Code “56560”
ª Follow the prompts to make your appointment
If you cannot make this event, consider donating
at a local facility by visiting BloodHero.com
(Vitalant, Fargo) or RedCrossBlood.org (American
Red Cross, Fargo).

For more information on this SWEET event supporting

the mission of YWCA Cass Clay, visit YWCACassClay.org.
g s S T A F F

FULL-TIME STAFF: PART-TIME/CONTRACT STAFF:

Rev. Mary Suomala Folkerds, Lead Pastor
Rev. Taylor Wilson, Pastor of Mission Development
Rev. Dan Forsberg, Pastor of Congregational Care
Deacon Julie Wilson, Children/Family Ministries Director
Diana Kempenich, Youth Director
Linda Bartholome, Congregation Engagement Director
Jon Dahl, Worship Arts Director
Karen Skarpness, Data Systems & Finance Manager
Stephanie Maier, Marketing Administrator
Gerald Ohe, Finance Manager
Kathy Kassenborg, Financial Secretary
David Wirth & Dave Weidner, Custodians
Casey Bartz & Dillon Swanson, Worship Accompanists
Steve Sjoberg, Technical Director
Matt Endreson, Choir Director

One Church. Two Locations. All services are broadcast via:

Good Shepherd Moorhead* Sanctuary Events Center** Facebook.com/gsMoorhead
4000 28th St S 670 4th Ave N Facebook.com/gsDowntownFargo
Moorhead, MN 56560 Fargo, ND 58102 YouTube.com/MoorheadGoodShepherd
*mailing address **no mail WDAY 970 AM: 11:00 am Sundays

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