Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS   Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Jan B., suffering from a herniated disc; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEWSLETTERS  The September Newsletters are on the information table in the narthex.

† RUMMAGE SALE  There will be a church rummage sale on September 18-19. If you would like to donate items for the sale they can be left downstairs in the corner Sunday School room.  Contact Donya M., if you have any questions.    

† THANK YOU  Ron and I would like to thank everyone at Good Shepherd for all the support we have received in the last 10 months.  We are grateful for the prayers, cards, visits, food, and words of encouragement extended to us.  I just went through my 100^th day post transplant workup and I am in complete remission of the Multiple Myeloma. ~ Shirley N.

† CONFIRMATION will begin on Wednesday, September 16.  Class will be held at 6:45 pm in the Conference Room.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd will deliver meals on both Wednesday, September 2 and September 23.  If you would like to help with this or have questions, please contact Sandy D.

† RALLY DAY & PIE AUCTION  There will not be Sunday School today.  Please come and join us in celebrating Rally Day for the Fall next Sunday, September 13.  There will be lunch provided and it will also include the annual LWML Pie Auction!

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Doug D., continuing to receive Hospice care; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Jan B., suffering from a herniated disc;  Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU  Ron and I would like to thank everyone at Good Shepherd for all the support we have received in the last 10 months.  We are grateful for the prayers, cards, visits, food, and words of encouragement extended to us.  I just went through my 100^th day post transplant workup and I am in complete remission of the Multiple Myeloma.

† CONFIRMATION will begin on Wednesday, September 16.  Class will be held at 6:45 pm in the Conference Room.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd will deliver meals on both Wednesday, September 2 and September 23.  If you would like to help with this or have questions, please contact Sandy Dickey, (417)793-6440.

† RALLY DAY & PIE AUCTION  There will not be Sunday School next Sunday, September 6.  Please come and join us in celebrating Rally Day for the Fall on Sunday, September 13.  There will be lunch provided and it will also include the annual LWML Pie Auction!

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The S. Family, at the death of Bob; Doug D., continuing to receive Hospice care; Shirley N., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† CONFIRMATION will begin on Wednesday, September 16.  Class will be held at 6:45 pm in the Conference Room.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd will deliver meals on both Wednesday, September 2 and September 23.  If you would like to help with this or have questions, please contact Sandy D.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  Make sure to Join us for Summer Sunday School.  We are continuing a fun summer of activities as we finish out our last month of Summer Sunday School.  There will not be Sunday School on September 6.  Rally Day for the Fall is set for Sunday, September 13.

† NEWSLETTERS  The August Newsletters are on the information table in the Narthex.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Bob S., placed on hospice care; Shirley N., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† YOUTH PARENTS  There will be a short meeting with Pastor Mehl today after the service.  This will be to discuss ideas, scheduling, goals, etc.  The more information and involvement Pastor has from the parents, the better he can help them be the Body of Christ and grow in their faith.

† A CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:45 pm.  We will meet in the fellowship hall to discuss the upcoming confirmation year.

† CONGRATULATIONS to Brooke G. and Blake P. who were united in marriage yesterday.  We rejoice with them and pray for God’s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife.

† Evangelism/Discipleship Workshop Immanual Lutheran Church in Joplin has extended us an invitation to attend an Evangelism/Discipleship Workshop led by John Perling, Director of Missions MO District LCMS on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Please RSVP by August 17.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  Make sure to Join us for Summer Sunday School.  We are continuing a fun summer of activities as we finish out our last month of Summer Sunday School.  There will not be Sunday School on September 6.  Rally Day for the Fall is set for Sunday, September 13.

† NEWSLETTERS  The August Newsletters are on the information table in the Narthex.