Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Aug.

12 & 16, 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: “MORE THAN A FEELING––Mental and Emotional Health”

As we have been learning what the school year will look like this year, we all have a lot of feelings.
Whether you are a teacher, a parent/guardian, an administrator, a paraprofessional, a support staff
member, a bus driver, or more than one of these, preparing for this school year is a challenge. Here
are some ways we can manage our feelings and contribute to the mental and emotional health of
our families and communities:
Rev.
Mary Suomala Folkerds ª Acknowledge how you feel. If you are feeling
Lead Pastor
frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed, that is okay!
Know that everyone else is feeling some stress and
that everyone is doing the best they can.
ª Give some grace. This pandemic is new for all of us.
Our school leaders are trying to create the best plan
with the best information they have. There are no
perfect solutions.
ª Offer a kind word. Everyone is managing new
challenges this year. There will be wrinkles to iron
Rev. Taylor Wilson
Pastor of out as the school year begins. As you deal with these,
Mission Development remember to say, “thank you.” Your encouragement
might make a big difference!
ª Pray. Pray for students, parents, guardians, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals,
lunchroom workers, custodians, librarians, support staff, and bus drivers. Pray that God would
give them strength, support, and creativity. Pray for peace for their anxious hearts.

Faithfully,

Rev. Mary Suomala Folkerds, Lead Pastor

Rev. Dan Forsberg
Pastor of Faith Challenge
Congregational Care
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord … It is He that made us, and we are his.” (Psalm 100:1 and 3)
h We end our 6-week sermon series “More Than a Feeling” with the emotion of JOY.
We experience joy when we are honest about all our emotions. Brené Brown says,
“We cannot selectively numb emotions; when we numb the painful emotions, we
also numb the positive emotions.” Do you think this is true?
h This Psalm invites us to experience joy, but the most common kind of Psalm (of all
150 Psalms in the Old Testament) is of complaint. People in the Bible were honest
with how they were feeling. Being honest and sharing their complaints with God
helped people honestly experience the joy of God’s presence.
Deacon Julie Wilson
Director of h If you want extra credit, look up all the things people complain about in the Psalms. It
Children & Family might help you bring your most honest self to God: Psalm 3, 5, 6, 7, 13, 17, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32,
Ministries
38, 39, 42, 43, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 63, 64, 69, 70, 71, 86, 88, 102, 109, 120, 130, 140, 141, 142, and
143.
 gsPRAYS
Pray for those who have lost loved ones
Family and friends of…Vincent Dolva, brother of June
Adele Dolva; Larry Barber, husband of Arlene Barber and
father of Scott (Kara) Barber; Jennifer Johnson, wife of
Mark Johnson; Patty Goolsbey, sister–in–law of Don (Louise)
Wickoren; LaVonne Evans, aunt of Kimberlee Toll
Pray for those who are deployed...
Corissa Stockert, Kevin Cronen, and Michael Pickar
To sponsor a radio broadcast ($185) or to be added to
a prayer list, contact Karen@ktgs.org or 218.233.4980.

Baptized Sat., Aug. 15:

Cael O’Brien Sells, son of Brienna and Camryn Sells. Cael’s
baptismal sponsors are Jacob Lamb, Talli Dufresne, and
Mariah Sorby.
Baylor Mae Welch, daughter of Alec and Shelly (Lux) Welch.
Baylor’s baptismal sponsors are Shawn and Jennifer Roth.
Baptized Sun., Aug. 16:
Nora Mae Capasso, daughter of Michael and Julie
(Eschbach) Capasso. Nora’s baptismal sponsors are Kaitlyn
Capasso and Allison Eschbach.
Baptism Class | Save the Date
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 this sacrament, email Linda@
ktgs.org.

gsMINISTRY GOALS UPDATE

Church Staff and Council continue to watch
revenues and expenses closely, so we can be
responsive as we feel the effects of COVID-19 on
our local economy.

July 2020 July 2019 YTD 2020 YTD 2019

Rev. $78,718 $64,014 $590,998 $507,453
gsCHECK–IN FOR CHARITY Exp. $85,815 $77,997 $615,909 $597,285
@gsMoorhead | @gsDowntownFargo Net ($7,097) ($13,983) ($24,911) ($89,832)
In August, every 10
social media check– gsONLINE GIVING
ins will provide a brick Text “GSFM” to 77977 to give!
to help build a school. Visit KnowTheGoodShepherd.org/giving or
Check–in and use us the Pushpay app to give! We
#Bricks4Schools and appreciate your continued gifts to
our mission during this pandemic.
#gsCheckin. For more
Thank you for your prayerful
info, visit BuildOn.org. consideration!

Good Shepherd Moorhead Weekly Bulletin | Aug. 12 & 16, 2020 | KnowTheGoodShepherd.org | Page 2 of 4
 gsCHURCH SCHOOL
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 children need to
hear God’s promises and experience God’s love
now more than ever! Your HelloBible box does
not require screen time. It offers quick activities,
5–10 minutes each, your kids can do any time
= Wed., Aug. 19 with supplies provided for you. Activities are
ª Contemporary, 6:15 pm faith–filled, fun, and meaningful!
= Sun., Aug. 23 Your $25 registration (per child) includes a box
ª Traditional, 9:00 am of activities each month (Sept. to May), tailored
= Sun., Sept. 13 to your child’s age (3 years old by Sept. 1, 2020
ª Traditional, 9:00 am to Grade 5) to help them grow in faith. They will
ª Contemporary, 10:30 am hear, explore, and even taste God’s Good News.
= Sun., Sept. 27 And did we mention Church volunteers will
ª Traditional, 9:00 am deliver it to your house?!
ª Contemporary, 10:30 am
Please practice social–distancing by parking
in every other spot.

gsYOUTH BONFIRE
Wed., Aug. 19 | 7:15–8:30 pm
Join in the fun! Social distancing
will be maintained. Whenever
possible, masks are encouraged
to be worn. The event will occur
outdoors, and parents are
welcome to stay.
Questions? Diana@ktgs.org

Good Shepherd Moorhead Weekly Bulletin | Aug. 12 & 16, 2020 | KnowTheGoodShepherd.org | Page 3 of 4
 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
gsBEFRIENDER MINISTRY TEAM | We invite you to join our team!
Good Shepherd Members, please prayerfully consider being a part of our BeFriender Ministry Team.
What is Befriender Ministry? It is a Listening Presence of Lay Pastoral Care. Lay ministers embody the caring presence of
God and of the faith community. The foundational principles they live by are:
ª God is present in every encounter ª Caring, not curing ª Non–judgmental presence ª Active listening
If you know of someone who could use a BeFriender and/
or you would like to know more about the BeFriender
Ministry, we would like to invite you to a ZOOM
informational meeting on Mon., Aug. 17, at 10:00 am.
Email PastorDan@ktgs.org, or call the Church Office at
218.233.4980 for more information. Thank you for your
prayerful consideration!
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 | Urgent––donors needed!
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. Watch for more
information in the coming weeks. You may also donate at
local facilities by visiting BloodHero.com (Vitalant, Fargo)
or RedCrossBlood.org (American Red Cross, Fargo).

If you can help with any of the above volunteer

opportunities, contact Linda@ktgs.org. Thank you for
prayerfully considering sharing your time, talents, and
donations during this pandemic.
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
Lauren Hodny, Nursery Attendant

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

Good Shepherd Moorhead Weekly Bulletin | Aug. 12 & 16, 2020 | KnowTheGoodShepherd.org | Page 4 of 4