Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS Savannah J., recovering from surgery; Greg G., recovering from surgery; Dr. David J., recovering from a broken hip; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.

INDEPENDENCE DAY SERVICE Next Sunday, July 1, our worship service will include special patriotic music, and a program by the Sunday School children to celebrate July 4, Independence Day.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN Parents, please have your children downstairs next Sunday between 9:00 and 9:15 am to prepare for their special Independence Day Program.

BOARD OF ED MEETING Next Sunday after the Sunday School hour, there will be a short 15 minute meeting to finalize decisions on the playground equipment.

GSLC FAMILY TREE If you have not yet done so, please use the construction paper found at the Education Station in the narthex to trace your hand and write your name in the palm. We will see that it is cut out and placed on the GSLC Family Tree growing on the wall in the Fellowship Hall.

VBS, JULY 29-AUG. 2 We have a website where you can register your child or yourself (if you want to volunteer). Please check it out and get registered early. We always need volunteers for VBS. If you have never volunteered before, I know you will enjoy it! We will be doing a kickoff party for VBS on July 22 at the Municipal Park with a pool party and kiddieland. You can also check out the volunteer opportunities at the Education Station in the narthex. This is the link to get registered online for VBS: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/goodshepherdcarthage

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex 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) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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.

IN OUR PRAYERS Greg G., recovering from surgery; Dr. David Johns, recovering from a broken hip; Sandy L., having knee surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer; Dalton, Walter R.’s nephew, who lost both legs in Afghanistan; Bill, Sonny E.’s brother.

LECTOR Beginning this month one of the appointed Scripture readings will be read by someone other than Pastor. This month the Lector will be one of the serving Elders. Other members of the congregation will be asked to read beginning in July.

TODAY, after Sunday School, we are having an old fashioned “pot luck lunch” to celebrate Father’s Day. Please stay and eat with us. Door prizes will also be given.

CASUAL SUNDAY TODAY To go along with the pot luck lunch, we invited everyone to dress casually today.

HAITI TRIP Today, Lora Samuelson will share about her trip to Haiti with us during the Sunday School hour. We hope you will stay to see and hear about the people of Haiti.

FATHERS DAY May God bless fathers with His love and grace as they reflect the Father who is in Heaven.

THE CHURCH ELDERS will meet this Monday evening at 7:00 pm.

SOFTBALL The co-ed team will play Monday evening at 6:30 and the men’s game will be Thursday at 8:30 pm.

MO-DISTRICT YOUTH GATHERING will be this week, Thursday through Sunday, at MSSU in Joplin.

VBS, JULY 29-AUG. 2 It’s time once again to start thinking about VBS! We have a website where you can register your child or yourself (if you want to volunteer). Please check it out and get registered early. We always need volunteers for VBS. If you have never volunteered before, I know you will enjoy it! We will be doing a kickoff party for VBS on July 22 at the Municipal Park with a pool party and kiddieland. You can also check out the volunteer opportunities at the Education Station in the narthex. This is the link to get registered online for VBS: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/goodshepherdcarthage

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after each 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) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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.

IN OUR PRAYERS Dr. David Johns, recovering from a broken hip; Greg G., having surgery on Thursday; Cheryl C., recovering from surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer; Dalton, Walter R.’s nephew who lost both legs in Afghanistan; Bill, Sonny E.’s brother.

LECTOR Beginning last Sunday one of the appointed Scripture readings is read by someone other than Pastor. This month the Lector will be one of the serving Elders. Other members of the congregation will be asked to read beginning in July.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The Board will meet today after Sunday School. Interested? Please join in, lunch will be served.

VBS, JULY 29-AUG. 2 It’s time once again to start thinking about VBS! We have a website where you can register your child or yourself (if you want to volunteer). Please check it out and get registered early. We always need volunteers for VBS. If you have never volunteered before, I know you will enjoy it! We will be doing a kickoff party for VBS on July 22 at the Municipal Park with a pool party and kiddieland. You can also check out the volunteer opportunities at the Education Station in the narthex. This is the link to get registered on line for VBS: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/goodshepherdcarthage

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

SOFTBALL The co-ed team will play Monday evening at 8:30 and the men’s game will be Thursday at 6:30 pm.

NEXT SUNDAY we will be having an old fashioned “pot luck lunch” after Sunday School to celebrate Father’s Day. The meal will start at noon and we ask you bring a main dish along with a dessert to be shared with everyone. Table setting and drinks will be provided. Door prizes will also be given. Come and eat with us.

CASUAL SUNDAY To go along with the pot luck lunch you are welcome to wear casual clothes to worship next Sunday.

HAITI TRIP Next Sunday, Lora Samuelson will share about her trip to Haiti with us during the Sunday School hour. We hope you will stay to see and hear about the people of Haiti.

THRIVENT CHAPTER The Thrivent Chapter meeting will be held Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Faith Lutheran, Carthage. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Daryl Weinkein (499-3119) for more information.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after each 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) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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.

IN OUR PRAYERS Greg G., undergoing treatment; Cheryl C., recovering from surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.

LECTOR Beginning today one of the appointed Scripture readings will be read by someone other than Pastor. This month the Lector will be one of the serving Elders. Other members of the congregation will be asked to read beginning in July.

MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION Pastor and Glenn M., our elected delegate, will be attending the MO District Convention, June 3-5, in Springfield. There will be worship, ministry discussions, resolutions and decisions made for the benefit of missions and ministry throughout our district and even the entire LCMS. Please keep the convention and its delegates in your prayers.

FESTIVAL OF HYMNS A Pipe Organ Dedication Concert will be presented at Faith Lutheran Church, 2134 Grand Ave., Carthage, this afternoon at 3:00 pm. Organist is Sara Buelow, Faith’s pastor’s wife, along with other guest musicians. Cake and punch reception to follow.

SOFTBALL The co-ed team will play Monday evening at 7:30 and the men’s game will be Thursday at 7:30 pm.

LWML CONVENTION Go Fish is the theme for the district convention being held in St. Charles, MO June 8-10. Diana E. and Brenda K. are attending as delegates. Please remember them in your prayers.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING will be next Sunday after Sunday School. Lunch will be served.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Mark your calendar. Lora S. will be sharing about her trip to Haiti with us during the Sunday School hour.  We will also be having an old fashioned “pot luck lunch” after Sunday School to celebrate Father’s Day.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after each 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) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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.