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.

† 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.

† 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.