GOOD SHEPHERD FREE LUTHERAN CHURCH

120 SW 2nd St

P.O. Box 371

Madison SD 57042

Phone: 605-480-1790

Email: gsflchurch@gmail.com

 

CENTER FREE LUTHERAN CHURCH

44312 245th St

P.O. Box 341

Salem SD 57058

Phone: 605-480-1790

Email: deanfeistner@gmail.com


 I Am the Good Shepherd I know My own and My own know Me

John 10:14

We are empowered by our relationship with Christ Jesus
to love and serve God and our neighbor

 

If anyone would like to know more about

Good Shepherd or Center Free, please contact


Pastor James Lindgren (507-227-7368)

or

Pastor Dean Feistner (605-480-1790)  

 

For more information about our Pastors click on this link: Our Pastors

 

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GOOD SHEPHERD and CENTER FREE MINISTRIES 


 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS for:


Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church (GSFL)

Madison SD             

 

 and


Center Free Lutheran Church (CFL)

rural Salem SD


*SUNDAYS - CFL 9:00 am Worship / 10:00 am Sunday Classes

                      GSFL 9:45 am Sunday Classes / 10:45 am Worship

                     CFL 6:30 pm Confirmation

 

*WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at CFL


*QUILTING - Wednesdays at 1:00 pm at Betty Klopf's

*BIBLE STUDY & QUILTING - Saturdays at 10:00 am at CFL

*SENIOR BOX DISTRIBUTION - Every third Thursday morning at Good Shepherd 

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Upcoming Events:

 

SENIOR MOMENTS EVENT 

“SENIOR MOMENTS”

CELEBRATING THE GOLDEN YEARS
OCTOBER 8-10, 2024
Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church
120 SW 2nd St, Madison SD 57042
Cost: Freewill donation
You are invited to attend a day-retreat Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. An evening meal will be served each day.
Learn and laugh as you participate in activities designed to inspire and celebrate the senior years.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
4:00 pm …Welcome Gathering
4:15-5:05 pm …Workshop Session 1
5:10-6:00 pm ….Workshop Session 2
6:00 pm …Evening Meal
6:45-8:00 pm …Evening Program
HYMN SING EACH EVENING AT 6:45 PM
AFTERNOON SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS
TUESDAY, SESSION 1:
Understanding Alzheimer’s: Join Lisa Groon from the Alzheimer’s Association to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia. This may be a good time to learn about any new treatment and earlier diagnosis.
Nutrition: Janice Brandenburger is a Dietician with Brandenburger Consulting. She will share ideas for nutrition for health and vitality.
TUESDAY, SESSION 2:
Family Relationships: Hannah Clark with Community Counseling will share the importance of connections with family.
Funeral Planning: Mark Rustad from Rustad-Weiland Funeral Home will share how funeral and cemetery pre-planning benefits the family.
WEDNESDAY, SESSION 1:
Senior Exercises: Sydney Gustaf is a physical therapist. She will guide us through exercises to keep our bodies moving.
Finances: Derek Wiebe from Edward Jones will share financial updates that we can use to make financial decisions.
WEDNESDAY, SESSION 2:
Bingo: Morgan and Deb Rohde make playing Bingo fun and they have plenty of prizes to hand out.
Changes in Artificial Intelligence: Mark Spanier from DSU will share updates on the world of AI and things to watch for.
THURSDAY, SESSION 1:
Scam Prevention: Jody Gillespie will present the latest information to recognize and how to protect yourself from scams.
Caregiver Support: Carmen Spurling with Active Generations will provide resources and support for those providing care for someone with a chronic illness or disease. Get the information you need before you get
burned out.
THURSDAY, SESSION 2:
Parkinsons: Janey Case with the SD Parkinson Foundation will share about early diagnosis and treatments available.
Craft: Tamatha Ausmus will guide through the creation of a seasonal winter craft.
If you are attending only the evening program that begins at 6:45 pm, you need not register.
Door prizes will be given away each evening.
Registration forms are available at Good Shepherd or call Amy (605-270-3120).

PASTOR PAUL & BECKY ABEL PRESENTATION AND POTLUCK MEAL
Sunday, Oct 27, starting at 5:30 pm at Center Free. Pastor Paul & Becky will share about their ministry with AFLC Brazil World Missions. There will be a potluck meal before their presentation. Please bring a dish to share.

FREE LUTHERAN YOUTH CONVENTION REGISTRATION (FLY) 

 Registration is from Oct 1 - Nov 15. FLY is June 30 - July 5, 2025. FLY is open to all students who will complete 6th - 12th grades in May 2025 and open to adults who register as a dorm room leader, an adult or staff. Please contact Debbie Feistner (605-480-2925) for more information. Please register at flyconvention.org . A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $150 is required at the time of registration. The balance of the registration will be paid by the youth account. 

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD COLLECTION

Once again this year, Good Shepherd is the Drop off Center in the Madison area for Operation Christmas Child boxes. Filled boxes can be dropped off at Good Shepherd on a Sunday morning or during the week of Nov 18-25. Specific times for that week will be listed later. Volunteers are needed to help during that week to receive the boxes being brought in from the Madison area. Please contact Vickie Walters or Betty Klopf for more information and to volunteer. Packing boxes and labels are available at Good Shepherd.


COOKIE DECORATING TABLE 

Good Shepherd will host our annual Cookie Decorating Table at Madison's Magical Christmas Santa Day event at the Madison City Armory on Saturday, Dec 7 from 9:00 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to make unfrosted sugar cookies in the shapes of snowballs, stars, candy canes, and Christmas trees. We need about 450 cookies. Also about 10-12 volunteers are needed to be at the table to help the children decorate their cookies. Volunteers are needed to make the frosting. This is a great event where we can share a cookie and Jesus with children and their families! 


 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NETWORK NEEDS LIST

(Items can be dropped off at the church and put in the blue tub by the kitchen)

 

Baby high chair
Baby wipes
Size 6 diapers
3T pull-ups
Toilet paper
Dish detergent
All purpose cleaner

 


Please call Pastor James and Pastor Dean with prayer requests and to set up a visit.

 


 

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WORSHIP AND MESSAGE VIDEOS

click on the links provided or copy and paste link into your browser

 

Oct 6 2024 Message

"Compassion"

Luke 13:10-17

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/1016861074

 

Sept 29 2024 Message

"What Is Required?"

Mark 10:17-27

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/1014147743

 

Sept 22 2024 Message

Jude 17-25

Pastor Brent Raan

AFLC World Missions

https://vimeo.com/1012176382

 

Sept 15 2024 Message

"God Hates Sin"

Deuteronomy 32:39-41

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/1009693873

 

Sept 8 2024 Message

"What Will You Choose?"

Matthew 6:19-23

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/1007682203

 

Sept 1 2024 Message

"Dead or Alive"

Rev 3:1-6

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/1006261745

 

Aug 25 2024 Message

"Love One Another"

John 13:31-35

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/1004243825

 

Aug 18 2024 Message

"Blind to Miracles"

John 9:24-38

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/1000804436

 

Aug 11 2024 Message

Best Point Park Worship

"God's Word Stands"

Matthew 23:1-12

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/998213443

 

July 28 2024 Message

"True Riches"

Luke 16:10-17

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/992458288

 

July 14 2024 Message

"Guilty But Pardoned"

Matthew 5:27-37

Pastor Dean Feistner

https://vimeo.com/983939711

 

 

 

 

For more information about our Pastors and Archived Messages click on this link: Our Pastors

 


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For more information

If you would like to know more about Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church and Center Free Lutheran Church, here are some options:


* Contact us using our contact form

* Email: gsflchurch@gmail.com or deanfeistner@gmail.com

* Call: (605) 480-1790

* Visit the I'm New, About Us, and FAQ pages 

 

Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church Madison SD

Sunday:

CFL 9:00 am - Worship

      10:00 am - Sunday 

                       School

 

GSFL 9:45 am - Sunday

                       School

       10:45 am - Worship

 

Wednesday:

1:00 pm -

Quilting @ Betty Klopf's 

 

7:00 pm -

Bible Study - CFL

 

Saturday:

10:00 am - Bible Study & Quilting @ Center Free

 

 

NOTE:

See our 

Events 

page

for a

full calendar