Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Donya M., recovering from surgery for Retinal detachment; Shirley N., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  Pictures for the new directory are being taken downstairs after the service during February.  Please pick a Sunday to come down and have your picture taken and update your information.  We would love to have everyone included in the Good Shepherd Directory.

† BUNCO PARTY  LWML is hosting a Bunco Party today from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm   in the fellowship hall.  All ladies of the church are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of Bunco and snacks!  We  will teach you how to play this easy game, and prizes will be awarded! We are asking everyone to bring some spare change for our mite collection.  Please join us!

† YOUTH EVENT  Today from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pastor will be hosting a youth game afternoon downstairs at the church.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL will sing during the service on Sunday, March 1.

† OFFERING from Sunday School and Adult Bible Class for the first quarter will be going to God’s Resort in Joplin.  This is a Christ-centered and relationship-based transitional housing community exclusively for people seeking the love and   support of the body of Christ.

† ASH WEDNESDAY  Lent started last Wednesday.  Good Shepherd will hold two services, one at 11:00 am and one at 7:00 pm each Wednesday through Lent.  Please join us.

† SAVE THE DATE  The Fellowship Committee is planning a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner for Sunday, March 15, at 6:00 pm.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Donya M., recovering from surgery for Retinal detachment; Shirley N., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  Pictures for the new directory are being taken downstairs after the service during February.  Please pick a Sunday to come down and have your picture taken and update your information.  We would love to have everyone included in the Good Shepherd Directory.

† BUNCO PARTY  LWML is hosting a Bunco Party next Sunday, February 22, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the fellowship hall.  All ladies of the church are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of Bunco and snacks!  We  will teach you how to play this easy game, and prizes will be awarded! We are asking everyone to bring some spare change for our mite collection.  Please join us!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL will sing during the service on Sunday, March 1.

† OFFERING from Sunday School and Adult Bible Class for the first quarter will be going to God’s Resort in Joplin.  This is a Christ-centered and relationship-based transitional housing community exclusively for people seeking the love and support of the body of Christ.

† ASH WEDNESDAY  Lent starts this Wednesday, February 18, with our Ash Wednesday services.  Good Shepherd will hold two services, one at 11:00 am and one at 7:00 pm each Wednesday through Lent.  The Ash Wednesday Service will have the dispensation of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

† TREASURER NOTE  For the month of January, our year-to-date expenses exceeded our year-to-date income by $4,318.  Our income was $16,923 while our expenses were $21,241.  Our budget for both income and expenses is $21,112.  For reference, please bear in mind that we ended 2025 with actual expenses exceeding actual income by $4,355 for the year.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery and undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  The process for a new church directory began last  Sunday.  Pictures for this directory will be taken downstairs after the service  every Sunday during the month of February.  Please pick a Sunday to come down and have your picture taken and update your information.  We would love to have everyone included in the Good Shepherd Directory.

† BUNCO PARTY  LWML is hosting a Bunco Party on Sunday, February 22, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the fellowship hall.  All ladies of the church are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of Bunco and snacks!  We  will teach you how to play this easy game, and prizes will be awarded! We are asking everyone to bring some spare change for our mite collection.  Please join us!

† FEBRUARY NEWSLETTERS  The February Newsletters are on the information table in the Narthex.  Please pick up a copy.

† ASH WEDNESDAY  Lent starts Wednesday, February 18, with Ash Wednesday. Good Shepherd will hold two services, one at 11:00 am and one at 7:00 pm  each Wednesday through Lent.  The Ash Wednesday Service will have the dispensation of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

† 2025 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2025 tax year, please talk to Cheri E. or Denise G. or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery and undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  The process for a new church directory begins this month.  Pictures for this directory will be taken downstairs after the service  every Sunday during the month of February.  Please pick a Sunday to come down and have your picture taken and update your information.  We would love to have everyone included in the Good Shepherd Directory.

† FEBRUARY NEWSLETTERS  The February Newsletters are on the information table in the Narthex.  Please pick up a copy.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  The 2026 flower chart still has some empty spots.  If you would like to put flowers on the altar, please sign up on the list hanging on     the wall by the water fountain.  It’s a wonderful way to honor a loved one,   celebrate a special occasion, or to say “thank you, Lord” for blessings received.  You can also contact Diana  E.

† 2025 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2025 tax year, please talk to Cheri E. or Denise G. or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† A 2025 CONVENTION SUMMARY  is available on the information table in the Narthex for you to read.