Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T. undergoing treatment for cancer.

† INTENTIONAL INTERIM  Pastor Roger Mackie has accepted the call to be Good Shepherd’s Intentional Interim Pastor.  His installation service has been set for 2:00 pm, next Sunday, July 26, followed by a reception at     3:00 pm.  Pastor Mackie will be at the Sunday service that morning, so there will be some time to meet him before the Adult Bible Class.

† THANK YOU!  IT WAS WONDERFUL!  Gerry and I would like to thank everyone for your love expressed in hugs, songs, cards, gifts, tears, laughs and well wishes last Sunday for my retirement.  The singing was beautiful.  And the dinner. . . what wonderful food and fellowship we had.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!  We love you and God bless you     always.                                                          ~ Pastor and Gerry

† GUEST PASTOR  It is wonderful to have Pastor Schumacher, retired pastor from Grace in Aurora, and his wife, Elaine, here for the next two Sundays.  Thank you, Pastor Schumacher, for handling the services.

† VBS KICK-OFF PARTY  Come out to the Carthage Municipal Park this afternoon for this year’s VBS kick-off.  The fun will start at 4:00 pm   with rides at Kiddie Land.  There is a cook-out at 5:00 pm.  Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.  Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share.  The festivities will conclude with swimming at the Carthage Municipal Pool from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

† VBS REGISTRATION  Vacation Bible School will be held July 26 – 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.  There are registration forms on the round table in the narthex.  Also, there is a sign up sheet for food donations that are used to provided dinner each evening.  The offerings from VBS this year will go toward “Stuff the Bus”.  There is a list on the information desk of the things that are needed, and of course, money is always appreciated.

LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP REMINDER  The LYF will be handling the game station for VBS, which runs for July 26 – 30.  If you are not planning on being there for the 5:30 dinner, plan on coming around 6:15 pm.  Please be there as much as possible, because it takes several hands to keep the station running smoothly.

† VOTERS’ MEETING CHANGE  This quarter’s regular voters’ meeting has been rescheduled from Sunday, August 2, to Sunday,  August 9, at 7:00 pm.

† TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME  There are two opportunities coming up this summer to see some baseball and hear The Shepherd’s Own!  On Sat., Aug. 1, the Shepherd’s Own will be singing the National Anthem at an Arkansas Naturals’ ballgame and on Fri., Aug. 7, they will be singing the National Anthem at Lutheran Night at the ballpark for a Springfield Cardinals’ game.  There are sign-up sheets on the information desk in the narthex for discounted tickets and deadlines for when the ticket money is due.  Please see your July newsletter for more info.  Contact Jim G. if you have questions.

† HELP NEEDED – PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION  Thank you to all those who have helped so far with the installation of  the new playground!  There is still a little more work to be done.  We will be working again this Saturday, July 25, starting at 8:00 am.

† DEVOTIONAL BOOKS  There are several books on the round  table in the narthex, please feel free to take anything you would like.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  For the summer months, we are having one   worship service on Sunday and it begins at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and   Bible class are at 10:30 am.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office   after the service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T. undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with David & Kaitlyn Hammer at the baptism of their son, Cross Alexander Hammer, during a family service Saturday afternoon.  Cross was born December 2, 2014.  His sponsors are Seth C. and Tom M.  Cross is the great-grandson of John and Janice H.  God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.

† PASTOR’S RETIREMENT LUNCH  After Pastor’s last official service today our congregation will celebrate his many years serving our congregation with an “Old Fashioned Potluck” retirement lunch.  There won’t be Sunday School or Adult Class this morning.  The committee asked that folks kindly wait until an announcement is made that lunch is ready before heading downstairs to eat.

† INTENTIONAL INTERIM  Pastor Roger Mackie has accepted the call to be Good Shepherd’s Intentional Interim Pastor.  His installation service has been set for 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 26, followed by a reception at 3:00 pm.  Pastor Mackie will be at the Sunday service that morning, so there will be some time to meet him before the Adult Bible Class.

† VBS KICK-OFF PARTY  Come out to the Carthage Municipal Park for this year’s VBS kick-off on Sunday, July 19.  The fun will start at 4:00 pm with rides at Kiddie Land.  There is a cook-out at 5:00 pm.  Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.  Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share.  The festivities will conclude with swimming at the Carthage Municipal Pool from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

† VBS REGISTRATION  Vacation Bible School will be held July 26 – 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.  There are registration forms on the round table in the narthex.  Also, there is a sign up sheet for food donations that are used to provided dinner each evening.  The offerings from VBS this year will go toward “Stuff the Bus”.  There is a list on the information desk of the things that are needed, and of course, money is always appreciated.

† HELP NEEDED – PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION  Saturday, July 18, at 8:00 am, is the day planned for the installation of the playground equipment.  This will take all day, so even if you can’t make it by 8:00 am, please come out and help later in the day.  This is an extensive project which will take many hands!

† THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY  The Thursday morning Bible Study group will take a break for the rest of July until Pastor Mackie arrives.

† TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME  There are two opportunities coming up this summer to see some baseball and hear The Shepherd’s Own!  On Sat., Aug. 1, the Shepherd’s Own will be singing the National Anthem at an Arkansas Naturals’ ballgame and on Fri., Aug. 7, they will be singing the National Anthem at Lutheran Night at the ballpark for a Springfield Cardinals’ game.  There are sign-up sheets on the information desk in the narthex for discounted tickets and deadlines for when the ticket money is due.  Please see your July newsletter for more info.  Contact Jim G. if you have questions.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  For the summer months, we are having one   worship service on Sunday and it begins at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and Bible class are at 10:30 am.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T. undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Adam and Sara T. at the baptism of their daughter, Landry Ellen T., during a family service Wednesday evening.  Landry was born June 25, 2015.  Her sponsors are Amy G., Lauri J., Jeff J., and Aaron T..  God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Nathan and Elizabeth D. at the baptism of their daughter, Lillian Grace D., during the service this morning.  Lillian was born May 21, 2015.  Her sponsors are Gay Lynne D. and Michael D.  God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.

† ELDERS’ MEETING this Monday, July 6, at 7:00 pm.

† LWML MEETING  The LWML will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall.  All ladies are invited to attend.

† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY has started a new series on forgiveness.  It will cover how God forgives us, how we forgive others, and how we forgive ourselves.  Everyone is welcome to come and join them to discuss God’s word.

† PASTOR’S RETIREMENT LUNCH  After Pastor’s last official service next Sunday, our congregation will celebrate his many years     serving our congregation with a retirement lunch.  The lunch will be an “Old Fashioned Potluck”, so bring your favorite dish to share.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex!  There won’t be Sunday School or Adult Class that morning.  The committee also asked that folks kindly wait until an  announcement is made that lunch is ready before heading downstairs to eat.

† VBS REGISTRATION  Vacation Bible School will be held July 26 – 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.  There are registration forms on the round table in the narthex.  Make sure to get registered soon, both workers and participants, because Nicole needs t-shirt sizes so she can order them.  Also, there is a sign up sheet for food donations that are used to provided dinner each evening.

† HELP NEEDED – PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION  Two work days have been scheduled for prepping the site and for installing the equipment.  Saturday, July 11, starting at 8:00 am, will    be the day for prepping the site and digging some holes.  Saturday, July 18, at 8:00 am, is the day planned for the actual installation of the equipment.  This will take all day, so even if you can’t make it by 8:00 am, please come out and help later in the day.  This is an extensive project which will take many hands!

† THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY  After this Thursday, July 9, the Thursday morning Bible Study group will take a break for the rest of July until Pastor Mackie arrives.

† TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME  There are two opportunities coming up this summer to see some baseball and hear The Shepherd’s Own!  On Sat., Aug. 1, the Shepherd’s Own will be singing the National Anthem at an Arkansas Naturals’ ballgame and on Fri., Aug. 7, they will be singing the National Anthem at Lutheran Night at the ballpark for a Springfield Cardinals’ game.  There are sign-up sheets on the information desk in the narthex for discounted tickets and deadlines for when the ticket money is due.  Please, see your July newsletter for more info.  Contact Jim G.

† DIAPER SHOWER FOR THE THOMASSONS  Thanks to everyone who participated in the diaper shower!  The diaper delivery will be made later this week.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  For the summer months, we are having one   worship service on Sunday and it begins at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and   Bible class are at 10:30 am.

† INTENTIONAL INTERIM  Pastor Roger Mackie has accepted the call to be Good Shepherd’s Intentional Interim Pastor.  His installation date is set for July 26.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office   after the service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T. undergoing treatment for cancer.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY will start a new series on forgiveness this Wednesday morning at 10:30 am.  It will cover how God forgives us, how we forgive others, and how we forgive ourselves.  Everyone is welcome to come and join them to discuss God’s word.

† CONGRATULATIONS  We rejoice with Adam and Sara T. at the birth of their baby girl, Landry.  She was born June 25, in Joplin, MO.

† CONGRATULATIONS to Cheryl M. and Chris G. who were united in marriage last Sunday, here at Good Shepherd.  We rejoice with them and pray for God’s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife.  Cheryl is the daughter of Glenn & Karen M.

† LYF FIREWORKS STAND  Good Shepherd’s Youth Group will be  running a fireworks stand at 1200 Briarbrook, across from Casey’s, in Carl Junction, as a fundraiser for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.  It will be open July 1 through July 4.  There are flyers with coupons on the round table in the narthex.  Please, take a flyer for yourself and take some to give to friends who may be interested.  Come purchase all your fireworks here and help support our LYF!

† VBS REGISTRATION  Vacation Bible School will be held July 26 – 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.  There are registration forms on the round table in the narthex.  Make sure to get registered soon, both workers and participants, because Nicole needs t-shirt sizes so she can order them.  Also, there is a sign up sheet for food donations that are used to provided dinner each evening.

† DIAPER SHOWER FOR THE T.’s  Sunday School has decided to host a diaper shower to help out the T. family with one of the expenses that goes along with having a new baby.  The entire congregation is encouraged to participate.  Please bring packages of disposable diapers, any size, and place them in the narthex until July 5.  After that weekend the diapers will be delivered to the T’s.

† TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME  There are two opportunities coming up this summer to see some baseball and hear The Shepherd’s Own!  On Sat., Aug. 1, the Shepherd’s Own will be singing the National Anthem at an Arkansas Naturals’ ballgame and on Fri., Aug. 7, they will be singing the National Anthem at Lutheran Night at the ballpark for a Springfield Cardinals’ game.  There are sign-up sheets on the information desk in the narthex for  discounted tickets and deadlines for when the ticket money is due.  Please, watch for your July newsletter for more info.  Contact Jim G. if you have questions.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  For the summer months, we are having one   worship service on Sunday and it begins at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and   Bible class are at 10:30 am.

† INTENTIONAL INTERIM  Pastor Roger Mackie has accepted the call to be Good Shepherd’s Intentional Interim Pastor.  His installation date is set for July 26.