Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS Jan B. and family, at the death of her mother, following the recent death of her father; Esther M., at Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage; Ruth H., Letitia L.,receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Jody G., in extended care; Carol L.,  recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Kahlie and Tim M. at the baptism of their son, Connor Talbert M., this morning during the late service.  Connor was born March 13, 2015.  His sponsors are Jason O. and Gretchen N.  His proud grandparents, Steve & Diana B. and Kenny P., and great-grandparents, Sylvia E. and Monte & Lydia M., are celebrating with him today.  We ask God’s blessings  on Connor and his family.

† SCRIPTURE STUDY  The Wednesday morning Scripture Study Group is back to meeting at their usual time, 10:30 am.

† VBS PLANNING MEETING  Today, after the late service, there will be a VBS planning meeting.  Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The LWML Spring Rally will be held today  at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin.  It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with registration starting at 2:30 pm.  All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies.  They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.

† A VOTERS’ MEETING will be held today at 7:00 pm.  There is an insert in the bulletin this morning outlining an addition to the GSLC Constitution concerning Stephen Ministry that will need to be voted on at this meeting. 

† KIDS’ FISHING DAY  Sunday, May 3, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm, there will be a kids’ day of fishing at “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee B.’s home Southeast of Lockwood).

Bring along a picnic lunch, lawn chair, and one or more kids.  Fishing  tackle available if you don’t have your own.  A campfire and grill will also be available.  There is a sign-up sheet, along with a map, on the round table in the narthex.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP  Mark your calendar!  The LYF is planning a Baked Potato Dinner for Sunday, May 31, 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.

† ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT has been scheduled for May 29 – 30.  This event will be held at the “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee Ann Beshears’ property south of Lockwood).  There is information and a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.

† 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 Jan B. & Family, at the death of her father; Esther M., at Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage; Ruth H., receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Jody G., in extended care; Luverne C., Ellie H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SCRIPTURE STUDY will meet this Wednesday morning at their   usual time, 10:30 am.

† THE LYF wants to say a special THANK YOU for the love offering taken up at the Easter Breakfast.  It’s a great start to their fundraising efforts for the National Youth Gathering in July of 2016.

† PASTOR’S CLASS  If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran Church and its teachings, are interested in joining the congregation, or would like a refresher course in church doctrine, Pastor   is having an informational class this afternoon from 1:00-6:00 pm.  The class is informal and you are encouraged to bring along your questions.  Everyone is invited and welcome.  Please let Pastor know if you are     planning to attend.

† GRIEF SUPPORT  Our Comfort in Sorrow (Grief Support Gathering) will meet this Thursday, April 23, at 5:00 pm.

† VBS PLANNING MEETING  Next Sunday, after the late service, there will be a VBS planning meeting.  Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The LWML Spring Rally will be held next Sunday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin.  It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with registration starting at 2:30 pm.  All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies.  They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet this evening at 6:00 pm at the church.  The parents are invited to attend.  There will be a discussion about the National Gathering in 2016 and the upcoming fundraising that needs to be accomplished.

† A VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday, April 26, at 7:00 pm.  There is an insert in the bulletin this morning outlining an addition to the GSLC Constitution concerning Stephen Ministry that will need to be voted on at this meeting. 

† LWML RALLY IN-GATHERING  At each LWML rally there is an  in-gathering.  This year’s is for Soul’s Harbor Refuge Center.  Our women will be taking goods for this to the spring rally.  Anyone who would like to contribute to this is welcome to place items in the basket provided in the narthex.

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES  If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it.  Please get a  picture with a bio to the church office by April 24.  We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s

† IN OUR PRAYERS Esther M., at Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage; Ruth H.,receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Heather U., at home undergoing further medical care; Jody G.,  in extended care; Luverne C., Ellie H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† EASTER EGG HUNT  THANK YOU to those of you who donated goodies for the Easter egg hunt.  The youth had a great time putting the eggs together and hiding them and the children enjoyed this fun tradition!

† OUR THANKS to everyone who helped with the Easter Services, the Easter breakfast and the special activities for our children.  You are greatly appreciated.

† SCRIPTURE STUDY  Since Earl Kirn is away at Stephen Ministry Training, the Wednesday morning Scripture Study Group will not meet this week.

† THE LYF wants to say a special THANK YOU for the love offering taken up at the Easter Breakfast.  It’s a great start to their fundraising efforts for the National Youth Gathering in July of 2016.

† PASTOR’S CLASS  If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran Church and it’s teachings, are interested in joining the congregation, or would like a refresher course in church doctrine, Pastor   is having an informational class on Sunday afternoon, April 19, from    1:00-6:00 pm.  The class is informal and you are encouraged to bring along your questions.  Everyone is invited and welcome.  Please let Pastor know if you are planning to attend.

† GRIEF SUPPORT  For April, our Comfort in Sorrow (Grief Support Gathering) will meet on the fourth Thursday, April 23, instead of the third Thursday.  The group will meet at 5:00 pm.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The LWML Spring Rally will be held on Sunday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin.  It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with registration starting at 2:30 pm.  All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies.  They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet next Sunday at 6:00 pm at the church.  The parents are invited to attend.  There will be  a discussion about the National Gathering in 2016 and the upcoming fundraising that needs to be accomplished.

† LWML RALLY IN-GATHERING  At each LWML rally there is an in-gathering.  This year’s is for Soul’s Harbor Refuge Center.  Our women will be taking goods for this to the spring rally.  Anyone who would like to contribute to this is welcome to place items in the basket provided in the narthex.

† ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES  If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it.  Please get a picture with a bio to the church office by April 24.  We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s Staff.  Parents, we may need your help with this, we don’t want to leave anyone out, but if we don’t have the information we can’t print it.  Thanks.

† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening at 7:00 pm.

† FLOWER CHART  There are several empty spots coming up on the flower chart. If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

† 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 The Brewer. Family, at the death at Renee; Esther M., at Spring River Christian Village; Ruth H., receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Heather U., at home undergoing further medical care; Jody G., Audrey M., Janice H.’s mother, in extended care; Luverne C., Ellie H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B.,April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† RENEE BREWER  There will be a visitation for Renee Brewer this evening from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm and the funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm tomorrow.  Both will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.    

† EASTER EGG HUNT  Once again the Board of Education (with a lot of help from our Lutheran Youth Fellowship) is sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt.  The excitement begins right after the Easter breakfast.  

† OUR THANKS to everyone who helped with the Easter Services, the Easter breakfast and the special activities for our children.  You are greatly appreciated.

† SCRIPTURE STUDY  The Wednesday morning Scripture Study Group is back to its normal time of 10:30 am.

† LOVE OFFERING  At the Easter Breakfast the LWML will not be asking for a free will offering, but we will be taking up a love offering which will go to the Lutheran Youth Fellowship for the National Youth Gathering that the group will be attending in July of  2016.

† GRIEF SUPPORT  For April, our Comfort in Sorrow (Grief Support Gathering) will meet on the 4^th Thursday, April 23, instead of the 3^rd Thursday.

† ELDERS’ MEETING  The Elders will meet tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm.

† LWML will meet this Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm.

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

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The LWML Spring Rally will be held on Sunday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin.  It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with registration starting at 2:30 pm.  All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies.  They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and   spending time with fellow Lutherans.

† ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES  If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it.  Please get a picture with a bio to the church office by April 24.  We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s Staff.  Parents, we may need    your help with this, we don’t want to leave anyone out, but if we don’t have the information we can’t print it.  Thanks.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.