Shepherd Groups
Shepherd Groups were originally formed at Gloria Dei to help members become better acquainted and to help one another in times of need. These kindnesses include meals, child care, and transportation when a member individual or family experiences a birth, illness, death, or difficult time in their lives. More recently, the Shepherd Groups have taken turns serving at the Community Table "soup kitchen," one of Gloria Dei's most important community ministry. Shepherd Groups also provide the organization for "every member" calls and meeting, such as the annual Stewardship meetings.
Members do not join Shepherd Groups but are included in a group that matches where they live or other characteristics that might be a good match with other members.
| Group 1 (18)
Karen and Garry Clark, Leaders Amanda Brown Miles and Monica Caswell Jon and Tabitha Gallatin Marc and Karla Koslowski Rich and Barb Kreitz Lindsey LaFountain Julie and Patrick Lynn Doug and Fran Rohloff Marsha Schmidt Milt and Rose Steinke Wayne and Shirley Stern Bob and Jean Swayne |
Group 2 (17) George Alberg Mike and Katie Heinritz Dan Jones Traci Krutz Kelly Lee Andy and Carrie Marose Sue Schroeder Mary Staffeld Mark and Mary Streufert Gary and Kim Swanson |
Group 3 (15) Robyn and Don Krueger, Leaders Shirley Blemberg Paul and Jenny Bonikowske Josh Cain Lynda Chavez Don and Marlene Flunker Bill and Lori Hartman Julie Kaland Ron Kossel Adam Nachtwey & Jennifer Jastrow Hildegard Rackow Lindsay Tesch Amanda VandenBosch
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| Group 4 (21) Karl and Hope Moede, Leaders Darlene Bilstad Dave and Jane Blohm Chuck and Wanda Dorn Lee and Trudy Dunham Arlene Goerlitz Mildred Golden Jean Harvath Elfrieda Haug Mark and Jennifer Holly Jeff and Pat Isaac (New) Robert and Wendy McDonald Joan Rausch Don and Jane Reid Carol Rider Phil Schanke Bev Verkuilen |
Group 5 (19)
Dennis and Linda Voss, Leaders Cynthy Anderson Bernita Baxter Jessica Bethke Steve and Beth Beyer Randy and Kerri Erdmann Tim and Sharon Grapengieser Erliss Helling Arnie and Carmen Jones Gary and Jill Kruger Bob and Julee Mansfield Mary McCarry Jim and Michelle McGlin Ben Sauby Gary and Donna Sauby Tom Swanson Carla Thayer
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Group 6 (13) Jim and Gloria Larsen, Leaders Glenn and Nancy Erickson Don Kossel Steve and Mary Kuehnl Robin and Greg Ramlow Andy Pozolinski Maxine Reese Lon and Robin Rupnow Marv and Virginia Selle Ray and Gail Schwandner Jan Williamsen Vicki Wippich |
| Group 7 (15)
Steve and Sue Elbing, Leaders Debbie Barkholtz Patrick and Tracy Bensen Glenn and Penny Finger Inge Gramer Tom and Kathy Helm Randy and Lisa Hoffman Paul and Heather Keuhnl Leslie Pace (New) Tom and Connie Riedasch Grant and Renee Wilson |
Group 8 (15) Mark and Linda Evenson, Leaders Penny Brazee and Mike Yost Jean Gerbig Roger and Jean Herman Cliff and Joan McCoy Joel and Dawn Ortiz Don and Maxine Pohlman Scott and Sue Schreiner Kevin and Muffett Steinke Lindsey Steinke Mark and Pam Swanson |
Group 9 (16)
Bob and Margie Young, Leaders Mike Allen and Lorna Star Bryan and Darlene Engstrom Carol and Tom Flemming Dave and Laura Kraus Ed and Deb Lake (New) Ruth Laughlin Meril and Nancy Schultz Lavonne Stumpf |
| Group 10 (20)
Jason and Staci Miserlian, Leaders Duke and Kathleen Behnke Chip and Jody Brown Norbert and Jane Gebert Ryan and Jennifer Helms Sara Krueger Kevin and Alissa Martin Margaret Mork Tim Pingel & Deb Mathison-Pingel Dale and Margit Rezabek Joel & Susan Schlachtenhaufen |
Group 11 (16) Felice Reisler, Leader Dale and Lyn Biedermann Ryan Biedermann Kathy Crouch Jayne Dorn Mike and Mary Farrell Jim and Connie Hiltunen Rene Mehlberg Roger and Marlene Marks Char Nelson Jane Tornow Tom Vanderberghe Carlie Walker |
Group 12 (16)
Al and Jean Follendorf, Leaders Steve and Cindy Baumgartner Tim and Kim Boehmer Allen Borgwardt and Bob Archer Dennis and Kathy Brotz Roger Ernst Chris and Dan Gillespie Steve and Cathy Graf Christine Grunwald Christine Olsen Brian and Sheri Peterson Brian Pohlman Patti Shepard Ken and Vicki Uslabar Brian Verkuilen |