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.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY will not meet on Wed., June 24, because Earl will be out of town.  On Wed., July 1, the group will start 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 discuss God’s word.

† WEDDING  Cheryl M. and Chris G. invite you to join them at their wedding to be held here at Good Shepherd this afternoon, June 21, 2015, at 2:14 in the afternoon.  A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.  Yes, 2:14 pm is the correct time.

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

† 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.  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.

† 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.

† 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.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Thanks to everyone who helped deliver meals last week!  It is wonderful to have members of our congregation out helping others in our community!

† PASTOR’S CLASS  If anyone is interested in attending a class with Pastor to learn more about the Lutheran Church and it’s teachings, please contact Pastor Schnackenberg.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new summer quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Please take one if you haven’t already received yours.

† CHOIR  A special choir, directed by Sue S., is meeting for the  summer.  We would like to have as many voices as possible.  Practices are on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.  For questions, please contact Sue S. or Linda D.

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

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY will not meet on Wed., June 24, because Earl will be out of town.  On Wed., July 1, the group will start 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 discuss God’s word.

† WEDDING  Cheryl M. and Chris G. invite you to join them at their wedding to be held here at Good Shepherd on June 21, 2015, at 2:14 in the afternoon.  A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.  Yes, 2:14 pm is the correct time.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  For the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it will begin at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and Bible class will be at 10:30 am.

† 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.  Watch for flyers with coupons that the youth will be distributing the next couple of Sundays.  Come purchase all your   fireworks here and help support our LYF!

† 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.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER & VBS MEETING today, right after Sunday School.  Anyone interested in helping with VBS or Sunday School is encouraged to attend.

† MEAL DELIVERY  This week is our week to deliver meals for the   Over-60 Center.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty Ellefsen, 358-6418.

† PASTOR’S CLASS  If anyone is interested in attending a class with   Pastor to learn more about the Lutheran Church and it’s teachings, please  contact Pastor Schnackenberg.

† MO DISTRICT CONVENTION  Pastor and Earl Kirn will be attending the MO District Convention in Springfield, MO, this week, Sunday through Tuesday.  They are our voting delegates.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY NEWS  Earl Kirn has recently been trained as a Stephen Ministry leader.  He joins Janet C. who was previously  trained as a leader.  They both are capable and willing to teach and train additional Stephen Ministers.  Tentatively, we are planning a class starting   in the fall.  Feel free to ask questions at any time of any of our current Board members, Earl Kirn, Janet C., Clarice O, Brenda D., and Curt S.

† CHOIR  A special choir, directed by Sue S., is meeting for the  summer.  We would like to have as many voices as possible.  Practices are   on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.  For questions, please contact Sue S. or Linda D.

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

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting today, for the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it will begin at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and Bible class will be 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.

† LWML BRUNCH IN THE PARK  All ladies of the congregation are  invited to join the LWML ladies for their Brunch in the Park, this Saturday, June 13, beginning at 10:00 am.  It will be held in the Villages of Rollin’s Creek Clubhouse.  The neighborhood is just off of Fairview Avenue before you head into the country.  This fun and yummy event will take the place of the regular Tuesday evening meeting for the month of June.  Please RSVP by signing up in the Narthex!

† BAKED POTATO DINNER  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) would like to thank everyone who supported this fundraising event.  All the generous donations were greatly appreciated!  Thank you for supporting our National Youth Gathering fundraising efforts!

† THANK YOU for your prayers and cards during my rehab and recovery after my back surgery.  It was very much appreciated.      ~ Ruth H.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY NEWS  Earl Kirn has recently been trained as    a Stephen Ministry leader.  He joins Janet Chambers who was previously  trained as a leader.  They both are capable and willing to teach and train    additional Stephen Ministers.  Tentatively, we are planning a class starting   in the fall.  After the service today, several members of the recently created Stephen Minister Board will be available in the conference room to provide additional information and to answer questions about becoming a Stephen Minister.  We encourage anyone interested in this ministry to stop in and learn more about this distinctively Christian caregiving Ministry.  Feel free to ask questions at any time of any of our current Board members, Earl K., Janet C., Clarice O., Brenda D., and Curt S.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER & VBS MEETING on Sunday, June 14, right after Sunday School.  Anyone interested in helping with VBS or Sunday School is encouraged to attend.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is June 15-19.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† THRIVENT MEETING  Our next Thrivent Chapter meeting will be Monday, June 8, at 6:30 pm, at First Lutheran Church in Neosho.  We will be discussing wrapping up the operation of the Chapter.  This will be our last Chapter meeting.  On July 1, the Chapter system will transition to the Thrivent Member Network.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

† CHOIR  A special choir, directed by Sue S., will be forming for the summer.  We would like to have as many voices as possible.  Practices will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.  For questions, please contact Sue S. or Linda D.

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

† CONGRATULATIONS  We rejoice with Nathan & Elizabeth D. at the birth of their baby girl, Lillian Grace.  She was born May 21, in Joplin, MO.  Lillian is the granddaughter of Gay Lynne D.

† CONGRATULATIONS  We rejoice with Wes S. & Morgan S. at the birth of their baby boy, Barrett Michael.  He was born May 22, in Joplin, MO.  Barrett is the grandson of Mike & Marla S. and the great-grandson of Linda S.

† BAKED POTATO DINNER  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) is holding a Baked Potato Dinner today right after the late service.  There will be a potato bar with a variety of toppings, drinks, and desserts!  This will be a fundraising event for the National Youth Gathering that the group will be attending in the summer of 2016.  It would be great to have the whole congregation come together and enjoy lunch, fellowship and support our youth!

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting next Sunday, for the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it will begin at 9:00 am.   Sunday School and Bible class will be at 10:30 am.

† LYF TRIP/LOCK-IN  As a welcome for the new confirmands, the LYF group will be going on a hiking trip and finishing up with a lock-in here at the church on Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7.  The group will meet at the church Saturday morning at 8:30 am.  Bring a sack lunch to eat before the hike.  More details in the June newsletter.

† STEPHEN MIINISTRY NEWS  Earl Kirn has recently been trained as a Stephen Ministry leader.  He joins Janet Chambers who had previously been trained as a leader.  They both are capable and willing to teach and train additional Stephen Ministers.  Tentatively, we are planning a class starting in the fall.  After the services on May 31 and June 7, several    members of the recently created Stephen Minister Board will be available in the conference room to provide additional information and to answer   questions about becoming a Stephen Minister.  We encourage anyone    interested in this ministry to stop in and learn more about this distinctively Christian caregiving Ministry.  Feel free to ask questions at any time of any of our current Board members, Earl K., Janet C., Clarice O., Brenda D., and Curt S.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER & VBS MEETING on Sunday, June 14, right after Sunday School.  Anyone interested in helping with VBS or Sunday School is encouraged to attend.

† CHOIR  A special choir, directed by Sue S., will be forming for the summer.  We would like to have as many voices as possible.  Practices will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.  For questions, please contact Sue S. or Linda D.

† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING  At the special Voters’ meeting on Sunday, May 17^th, Voters unanimously approved a Call to Rev. Roger Mackie as the Intentional Interim Pastor based on the recommendation of the Board of Elders.  The Board of Elders will continue to work with the District President and Rev. Mackie regarding details of the Call.  We hope to hear from Rev. Mackie soon regarding his possible acceptance!

† 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.