Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth H., Jack H., Sandy L., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

BACK TO TWO SERVICES  Starting Sunday, September 6, we will return to our regular two services.  Worship services will be at 8:15 and 10:45 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:30 am.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY  Our Thursday Morning Bible Study has become Tuesday Morning Bible Study.  The group is now meeting every Tuesday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is happening next Sunday.  There will be a kick-off event and special activities during Sunday School.  Also, the children will be singing with the Shepherd’s Strings during the service.  The theme for Rally Day is Noah’s Ark so join us for some fun water games and food at the carnival which will happen right after the Sunday School hour, around 11:30 am.  The kids may want to have clothes for getting wet and a towel, as many of the activities involve fun with water!  You will also get the chance to get Noah wet in the dunk tank.  Adults may want to bring bag chairs for hanging around and watching the excitement.  Please join us for a fun start to our fall Sunday School session! 

COOKIE SIGN UP SHEET  Sunday School is asking the congregation to help with Noah’s Ark themed cookies for the Rally Day Carnival next Sunday.  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.  Your help with this would be greatly appreciated!

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!

STEPHEN MINISTRY CLASSES will be starting in September.  Anyone planning to participate in these classes is invited to a schedule planning meeting today during the Sunday School hour.

GSLC FALL HOG ROAST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL has been scheduled for  Sunday, September 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Please save the date on your calendar.  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex of specific items that are needed.  Please stop and take a look at the list and see if you can help out.

LYF REMINDER  Youth that will be attending the 2016 National Youth Gathering need to have their completed registration form and deposit turned in by September 6.

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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Sandy L., in the hospital, in Springfield, suffering sever back and leg pain; Ruth H., Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., Stephanie S. recovering at home; Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BACK TO TWO SERVICES  Starting Sunday, September 6, we will return to our regular two services.  Worship services will be at 8:15 and 10:45 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:30 am.

† LYF SWIM NIGHT  Today at 5:30 pm, there will be a LYF swim night hosted by the G.s.  Hot dogs and drinks will be provided and the  youth should bring a side to share.  Parents are invited because we will have a short meeting to discuss another fundraising option, upcoming activities for the rest of the year, and registration deadlines for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL/CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING  There will be a short meeting today, right after the Sunday School hour, to discuss plans for rally day, which will be held August 30, and class divisions for the fall quarter.  All those helping with our Christian Education or interested in helping are encouraged to attend.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY   Starting this week, our Thursday Morning Bible Study will become Tuesday Morning Bible Study.  The group will now meet every Tuesday morning, starting with August 18, from 9:30 – 10:30 am.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY has been set for Sunday, August 30. There will be a kick-off event and special activities during Sunday School.  Also, the children will be singing with the Shepherd’s Strings during the service that morning.  The theme for Rally Day is Noah’s Arc so join us for some fun water games and food at the carnival which will happen right after the Sunday School hour, around 11:30 am.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, August 17-21.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVES will be available today after the worship service in the conference room to answer questions and provide information for anyone wanting to know more about this incredible ministry.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY CLASSES will be starting in September.  Anyone    planning to participate in these classes is invited to a schedule planning meeting on Sunday, August 23, during the Sunday School hour.

† GSLC FALL PORK COOK OUT AND MUSIC FESTIVAL has been scheduled for Sunday, September 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Please, save the date on your calendar.

† 60^TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY INVITATION  Many of us may remember Paul & Gladys D.  They will be celebrating their 60^th wedding anniversary with an open house today from 2-4 pm at Diamond Memorial Hall.

† AN INVITATION FROM PASTOR SCHUMACHER  At 2:00 pm today, the members of Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora will be having a special “Service of Thanksgiving and Praise.”  The occasion is to celebrate with  Pastor Schumacher the loving kindness and tender mercies our Lord has extended to him during his fifty years of ministry.

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

† BACK TO TWO SERVICES  Starting Sunday, September 6, we will return to our regular two services.  Worship services will be at 8:15 and 10:45 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:30 am.

† VOTERS’ MEETING  There will be a voters’ meeting today at 7:00 pm.

† LYF SWIM NIGHT  On Sunday, August 16, at 5:30 pm there will be   a LYF swim night hosted by the Goldens.  Hot dogs and drinks will be provided and the youth should bring a side to share.  Parents are invited  because we will have a short meeting that evening to discuss another fundraising option, upcoming activities for the rest of the year, and registration deadlines for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL/CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING  There will be a short meeting next Sunday, August 16, right after the Sunday School hour to discuss plans for rally day, which will be held August 30, and class divisions for the fall quarter.  All those helping with our Christian  Education or interested in helping are encouraged to attend.

† EVEREST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL was a huge success.  Thanks to everyone who helped this year.  The kids had a wonderful week learning about God’s awesome power!  God has the power to provide, comfort, heal, forgive, and love us forever!  “HOLD ON!”

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will meet this Thursday,   August 13, at 9:30 am.  After this week, the group will be changing their meeting day to Tuesday; the time will be the same, 9:30 – 10:30 am.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY has been set for Sunday, August 30. There will be a kick-off event and special activities during Sunday School.  Also, the children will be singing with the Shepherd’s Strings during the service that morning.  The theme for Rally Day is Noah’s Arc so join us for some fun water games and food at the carnival which will happen right after the Sunday School hour, around 11:30 am.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Monday, August 17, through Friday, August 21, is Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION   Thank you to all those who have helped with the installation of the new playground!  It was wonderful to have so many people involved in putting it together.  A special thanks goes to Earl K, Bill C., and Bob S. who spent many extra hours in the heat (and rain) between Saturdays finishing up the holes, pouring concrete, etc.  What a special gift of their time and talents!

† AN INVITATION FROM PASTOR SCHUMACHER  On Sunday,  August 16, at 2 pm, the members of Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora will .be having a special “Service of Thanksgiving and Praise.”  The occasion is to celebrate with Pastor Schumacher the loving kindness and tender mercies our Lord has extended to him during his fifty years of ministry.

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

† THANK YOU  Many people have loaned furnishings for the house I am renting in Carthage.  Apparently many more offered to support my service in that way.  Such hospitality makes it easier for me to work away from my wife and family.  Whether your furniture is in my rental or not, thank you for welcoming me into your family of faith.  May the Holy Spirit enable you to practice generosity to future pastors, members and this community.   ~ Pastor Mackie

† EVEREST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL was a huge success.  Thanks to everyone who helped this year.  The kids had a wonderful week learning about God’s awesome power!  God has the power to provide, comfort, heal, forgive, and love us forever!  “HOLD ON!”

† A HUGE THANK YOU for all the food donations, money, kitchen help and volunteer servers that helped make VBS suppers a success.  Without everyone’s generous support it would not have been possible to feed all in attendance! ~ Rosann Chapman

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will resume this Thursday, August 6 at 9:30 am.  This week’s snacks are being handled.  Looking    forward to getting started again!

† LWML  The regular meeting for August, scheduled for this Tuesday, has been cancelled.  The next regular meeting will be in September.

† 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 Kirn, Janet Chambers, Clarice O’Moore, Brenda Delmez, and Curt Spieker.

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

† PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION   Thank you to all those who have helped with the installation of the new playground!  It was wonderful to have so many people involved in putting it together.  A special thanks goes to Earl K., Bill C., and Bob S. who spent many extra hours in the heat (and rain) between Saturdays finishing up the holes, pouring concrete, etc.  What a special gift of their time and talents!

† AN INVITATION FROM PASTOR SCHUMACHER  On Sunday,  August 16, at 2 pm, the members of Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora will be having a special “Service of Thanksgiving and Praise.”  The occasion is to celebrate with Pastor Schumacher the loving kindness and tender mercies our Lord has extended to him during his fifty years of ministry.