Announcements

Announcements — March 8, 2026

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Mary M., recovering from hip replacement surgery; 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.

† ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER  The Fellowship Committee is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15, at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes along with dessert will be provided.  Come join us for a fun evening of fellowship and Irish music provided by Bill Lasley.  To help us plan for food, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Thanks to everyone who helped deliver meals last week.  Good Shepherd has another time coming up, March 25.  If you would like to help with this or have questions please contact Sandy D.

† TREASURER NOTE  At the end of February, income has exceeded expense by $7,749.  Year to date income, including CD interest and some one-time contributions, was $48,855.  Year to date expenses were $ 41,106.  The year to date budget for both income and expense was $ 42,224.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  Pictures for the new directory were taken during February.  If you still need your picture taken or know of someone who does, please contact Karen Moll.  We would love to have everyone included in the Good Shepherd Directory.

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

 

Announcements — March 1, 2026

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The E. Family, at the death of Jarrett’s grandfather; 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.

† ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER  The Fellowship Committee is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner for Sunday, March 15, at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes along with dessert will be provided.  Come join us for a fun evening of fellowship and Irish music provided by Bill Lasley.  To help us plan for food, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd has two Wednesdays in March to deliver meals.  These will be Wednesday, March 4 & 25.  If you would like to help with this or have questions please contact Sandy D.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  Pictures for the new directory were taken during February.  If you still need your picture taken or know of someone who does, please contact Karen Moll.  We would love to have everyone included in the Good Shepherd Directory.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL is singing in the service today.

† 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.

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

 

Announcements — February 22, 2026

† 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.

Announcements — February 15, 2026

† 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.