Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruby S., placement of a pacemaker; Jan G., rotator cuff surgery this Tuesday; Germany Group,  safe travel;Mary C., Mike D., and Tim S., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GERMANY TRIP  Tomorrow Pastor & Gerry will be traveling to Germany with a group from Good Shepherd.  They will be returning Saturday, May 24.  Pastor Gary Asmus will be the guest pastor on Sunday, May 18, and he will also be leading the 9:30 Bible Class.

† FAMILY CAMPOUT  Mark your calendars, this year’s annual “family campout” has been scheduled for May 30-31 at Dale & Lee Ann B.’ property south of Lockwood.  More detailed information will be provided soon.  A sign up sheet is on the round table in the narthex.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting June 1, 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.

† BIBLE STUDIES  The Wednesday and Thursday morning Bible studies will not meet the next two weeks while Pastor Schnackenberg and Earl Kirn are in Germany.  They will resume on Wednesday & Thursday, May 28 & 29. (The classes will then be taught in German.)

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP  The LYF will not have their regular meeting next Sunday, May 18.  There next meeting will be on Sunday, June 1, to plan for a lock-in scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, to welcome the new comfirmands.

† TORNADO RELIEF  We received a message from Missouri District LCMS offering a way to help fund some of the tornado relief.  Those who wish to provide financial support for the relief effort may send their contributions to the Mid-South District Tornado Relief Fund, 1675 Wynne Road, Cordova, TN 38016.

† ADDRESS CHANGE  Dorothy F. is now living with her granddaughter in Texas.  Contact the church office for Dorothy’s new address.

† NURSERY ATTENDANT  We are in need of a Nursery Attendant for the 10:45 worship service on Sunday mornings.  The Attendant must be 18 years or older, be able to lift children, must pass a background check, care for the children in the nursery starting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings, keep the Nursery clean and sanitized, and maintain appropriate and safe toys.  The position pays $20.00 per Sunday.  You may pick up a complete position description in the church office.  If you are interested, please leave a brief resume with the church office.  Please do so ASAP.  The Board of Elders will make the final decision as to whom will be hired.

† ASSISTIVELISTENING  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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  G. family, at the loss of Judy’s mother;Savanna J., undergoing tests; Mary C., Mike D., Tim S., and Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SHEPHERD’S OWN SINGING TODAY  The Shepherd’s Own will be singing for the Musical Devotees this afternoon at 3:00 at Grace Episcopal Church (820 Howard, Carthage, MO).  We wanted to make the congregation aware of this wonderful opportunity to enjoy and support our men’s singing ensemble.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (LYF)  The LYF will meet here at the church today at 6:00 pm.

† VOTERS’ MEETING  There will be a voters’ meeting this evening at 7:00.

† THE ELDERS’ MEETING will be this Monday at 7:00 pm.

† LWML  This month’s LWML meeting will be held on Tuesday,  May 6, at 6:30 pm.  All ladies of the congregation are encouraged to be a part of this church mission group.

† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS meet this Thursday at 6:00 for food, fellowship and games.  You are welcome to join this informal group for an evening of fun and laughter.

† TORNADO RELIEF  We received a message from Missouri District LCMS offering a way to help fund some of the tornado relief.  Those who wish to provide financial support for the relief effort may send their contributions to the Mid-South District Tornado Relief Fund, 1675 Wynne Road, Cordova, TN, 38016.

† THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION APPRECIATION DINNER last Sunday was wonderful and we want to thank everyone who helped make it such a success.  Again, we wish to express our gratitude to everyone who has helped in the education of our young people.  You are indeed appreciated.

† JR CONFIRMATION AND MIDWEEK CLASSES will start their summer break just a little bit early this year because Pastor will be heading to Germany.  This Wednesday will be the last time these classes will meet until next school year.  Because this is the Jr Confirmands’ last session, they will be having their final review.  The review is open to anyone who would like to attend.

† LWML SPRING ZONE RALLY istoday at Grace, Aurora.  Ladies you are invited to attend.  We will be leaving the church at 1:45 pm if you would like to car pool.  Our thanks to all those who donated baby items for the rally in-gathering.  The donated items will be taken this afternoon to the rally and then be given to the Pregnancy Resource Center.

† ADDRESS CHANGE  Dorothy Fike is now living with her granddaughter in Texas.  Her new mailing address is 1228 Lunar Lane, Dallas, TX 75218.

† NEW BIBLE STUDY GROUP   There is a new Scripture Study Group meeting on Wednesday mornings at 10:30.  It is focused on the issues that go along with getting older.  Earl Kirn is leading this study and encourages anyone interested in this topic to come and join the group.

NURSERY ATTENDANT  We are in need of a Nursery Attendant for the 10:45 worship service on Sunday mornings.  The Attendant must be 18 years or older, be able to lift children, must pass a background check, care for the children in the nursery starting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings, keep the Nursery clean and sanitized, and maintain appropriate and safe toys.  The position pays $20.00 per Sunday.  You may pick up a complete position description in

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Savanna J., undergoing tests; Mary C., Mike D., Tim S., and Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), undergoing treatment for cancer.

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

† EASTER EGGS  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship would like to thank the congregation for all the wonderful donations made for the Easter egg hunt.  The kids had a great time and enjoyed the treats!

† VOTERS’ MEETING  There will be a voters’ meeting next Sunday,    May 4, at 7:00 pm.

† THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION APPRECIATION DINNER is tonight at 5:00 pm.  This event is for anyone and everyone who has ever been involved as a teacher, helper, leader, and support service provider with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group and Christian Education.  The evening will include a black light puppet show, a wonderful dinner, and guest speaker, Jason Glaskey, DCE at Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin.  Children are especially invited to attend. This event is sponsored by a generous individual interested in Christian education.

† JR CONFIRMATION AND MIDWEEK CLASSES will start their summer break just a little bit early this year because Pastor will be heading to Germany.  These classes will only meet for the next two Wednesdays, April 30 and May 7.

† LWML is collecting baby items as an in-gathering for the Spring Zone Rally on May 4.  Donated items will be taken to the Rally in Aurora and then be given to the Pregnancy Resource Center.  A basket is in the narthex if you’d like to help.  Thank you!

† NEW BIBLE STUDY GROUP   There is a new Scripture Study Group meeting on Wednesday mornings at 10:30.  It is focused on the issues that go along with getting older.  Earl Kirn is leading this study and encourages anyone interested in this topic to come and join the group.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (LYF)  The LYF will meet here at the church next Sunday, May 4, at 6:00 pm.

† NURSERY ATTENDANT  We are in need of a Nursery Attendant for the 10:45 worship service on Sunday mornings.  The Attendant must be 18 years or older, be able to lift children, must pass a background check, care for the children in the nursery starting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings, keep the Nursery clean and sanitized, and maintain appropriate and safe toys.  The position pays $20.00 per Sunday.  You may pick up a complete position description in the church office.  If you are interested, please leave a brief resume with the church office.  Please do so ASAP.  The Board of Elders will make the final decision as to whom will be hired.

†      IN OUR PRAYERS  Savanna J., undergoing tests; Fern H., at Webb City Health and Rehab; Mike D., Tim S., Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

†      HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Wednesday Evening—Classes return to previous time schedules except for midweek class which will not resume until April 23.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service—11:00 am., 7:00 pm.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service—11:00 am., 7:00 pm.

Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil—12:00 pm. – 12:00 am.

Easter Early Communion Service—7:30 am.

Easter Breakfast—8:30 am.

Easter Egg Hunt—9:30 am.

Easter Worship Service with Communion—10:45 am.

†      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 breakfast Easter Sunday, so bring your own basket and get ready for some fun.

†     THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will not meet this week due to the 11:00 am Maundy Thursday Service.

†     CHURCH COUNCIL  Due to all the activities around Easter, the Church Council will not meet on the normal second Sunday in April.  Instead the meeting has been scheduled for Monday, April 21, at 7:00 pm.

†      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 Gretchen and Ethan N. to help with their mission trip to Mexico.

†      EASTER LILIES  If you would like to purchase one or more lilies to help adorn our sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  The cost is $8.00 each.  Or if you would like to help with the Easter flower decorations, but not purchase a lily, you can make a monetary contribution toward that instead.  Please pay Diana Endicott.

†     THE LWML SPRING RALLY will be held Sunday, May 4, in Aurora, MO.  If you would like to go as a member or a guest, please contact Jennifer S. to RSVP and for carpooling information.  We’d love to have a large group attend from Good Shepherd.

†      LWML is collecting baby items as an in-gathering for the Spring Zone Rally on May 4.  Donated items will be taken to the Rally in Aurora and then be given to the Pregnancy Resource Center.  A basket is in the narthex if you’d like to help.  Thank you!

† NEW BIBLE STUDY GROUP   Starting April 23, on Wednesday mornings at 10:30, there will be a Bible study group focused on the issues that go along with getting older.  Earl Kirn will be leading this study and encourages anyone interested in this topic to come and join the group.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex on the round table.

†     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.

     FOOD DRIVE FOR BRIGHT FUTURES ends next Sunday!  There is a list of items needed hanging on the Christian Education bulletin board in the narthex.  If you haven’t had a chance to help out and would like to, bring your items next Sunday and place them in the container provided in the narthex.  If you have questions contact Nicole B.  Thanks for your help!