Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Lee Ann B., recovering from surgery; Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, recovering from breast cancer surgery;  Jerry, Rich H.’s brother, diagnosed with brain cancer; Lynn H. under going tests;  Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

LWML SUNDAY  Today is Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday.  Members of our local society will be reading the First & Second Lessons during both services and all LWML members will be wearing a purple and gold ribbon.  The Good Shepherd LWML meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the fellowship hall.  We invite all ladies of the congregation to join us.

MITE BOX OFFERINGS  One of the main emphasis of the LWML is their support of missions and ministry throughout the world by means of Mite Box offerings.  You can help with this special ministry today by placing your pocket change in the large Mite Box at the back of the church.  You are welcome to take a individual box home with you, and as you drop your change into the box, say a prayer for world missions that each mite will help spread the Gospel throughout the world.  When it’s full, simply deposit your offerings in the large Mite Box, which is then counted and sent on to the District and National levels of LWML for disbursement.

LABORERS MIKE AND THELMA M. will be leaving this week to return to their home.  Thelma is home from the hospital and they are anxious to see their new grandbaby.  Please express your gratitude to them.  They go with our prayers for God’s good things to be with them.  Dear Mike and Thelma, thank you very much and God bless you.

SOFTBALL GAMES  The Co-Ed team will play Monday evening at 6:30 and the Men’s team will play Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

THANK YOU  I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and visits during my surgery and recovery.  You are much appreciated!  ~Katherine R.

BREAK TIME HELP FOR LABORERS NEEDED  We are still in need of folks to help at the trailer setting out snacks for the workers the week of October 13th –17th.  Their break time is 9:00 to 9:30 am, and it only takes a little more than an hour of your time each day.  If you are able to help, please visit with Mary Parks, or call the church office, 358-1325.

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY will resume its schedule this Thursday.  Please join us as we continue to study Paul’s letter to the Romans.  We gather at approximately 9:00 am for fellowship and begin our study at 9:30 am. 

MEN’S RETREAT  October 9th & 11th  are the dates planned for a Men’s Retreat at Pelican Landing in Oklahoma.  The cost is $15.00, plus the cost of the food.  There is a sign up sheet at the back of the sanctuary, and if you have any questions, contact Sonny E.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Melody S., at the death of her mother; Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, diagnosed with breast cancer; Thelma M., in Freeman Hospital; Jerry, Rich H.’s brother, diagnosed with brain cancer; Katherine R., recovering at her son’s home; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

SOFTBALL GAMES  The Co-Ed team will play Monday evening at 6:30 and the Men’s team will play Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

THE ELDERS’ meeting date has been changed again to allow Pastor and Michael G. to attend the Southwest Missouri Circuit meeting on the 21st to elect the circuit delegates to the next Missouri Synod national convention.  The new meeting date will be Monday evening, Sept. 28th, at 7:00.  The church Trustees are also asked to attend.

WORK DAY AT S.’S  Anyone wanting to help cut/split firewood for the Jeremy S. family is asked to meet at Pastor’s house at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 26th.  Lunch will be provided.  Please tell Pastor or put your name on the sign-up sheet if you can help.  Thank you!     

PASTOR TO SPEAK AT PURDY  Next Sunday, Pastor will be a guest speaker at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Purdy, for their 125th anniversary as a congregation.  He will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service and Dr. Wallace Schulz, former Lutheran Hour Speaker and Vice-president of Synod, will speak at the 2:00 p.m. service.  A dinner will be served at noon and a light lunch will follow the afternoon service.  You are invited to celebrate with them.

THE REV. DR. DAVID JOHNS will be our guest speaker next Sunday while Pastor and Gerry are at Purdy.  Pastor Johns is retired and living in Joplin.  We are glad to have him back again.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY  How can studying the life of David help us in our lives today?  We are about to find out in a ladies bible study entitled, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed.  This class will meet for seven weeks with prayer, fellowship, and a DVD session covering the life and reign of David.  Not only will we get a deeper understanding of this great man and his relationship with the Lord, but we will also hopefully gain a deeper relationship with God and each other.  Sign up in the narthex—cost is $15.00 for the workbooks.  We will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights beginning this week, Sept. 22nd, here at the church.  Call Lora S.  for more information. 

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY has decided not to meet through the month of September.  They will resume their study of the Book of Romans on the first Thursday in October.  

MEN’S RETREAT  October 9th & 10th  are the dates planned for a Men’s Retreat at Pelican Landing in Oklahoma.  The cost is $15.00, plus the cost of the food.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex, and if you have any questions, contact Sonny E.
                                         
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.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.

BLOOD PRESSURE  After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Thelma M., in Freeman Hospital; Heather, Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, diagnosed with breast cancer; Jerry, Rich H.’s brother, diagnosed with brain cancer; Katherine R., at St. John’s Hospital; Jeremy S., recovering from back surgery; Marty J., Ann L., and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

CONGREGATIONAL DINNER  Please join us today, at noon, for a congregational dinner as part of our Rally Day celebration.  The meat is being provided by the Fellowship Committee, smoked chicken, and side dishes by members.  With all the good food and fellowship you don’t want to miss it!

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is today.  Parents, be sure to join your children for Sunday School, enjoy a treat, and watch the beautiful, always anticipated, balloon launch.

SOFTBALL GAMES  The Co-Ed team will play Monday evening at 7:30 and the Men’s team will play Tuesday at 8:30 pm.

JR CONFIRMATION will begin this Wednesday evening, September 16th, at 6:30.  Pastor will meet with students and parents after both worship services today to discuss the class schedule and to answer any questions.

MOUNTAIN DULCIMER DEMONSTRATION and beginner class will be held September 16th from 7:00-8:00 pm here at Good Shepherd.  Elaine Smith, the 2004 Southern Regional Champion, will be the instructor.  For more information, contact Lee Ann B.  Lee Ann assures us that no special musical talent is required, and that anyone can learn to play the dulcimer.

THE ELDERS meeting is Monday evening, Sept. 21st, at 7:00, not the 14th as stated on the newsletter calendar. 

GOLF ANYONE?  Do you golf?  Have you always wanted to give it a try?  Here’s your chance.  Open to all and everyone.  Immanuel at Joplin has invited us to play golf with them on Saturday, Sept. 19th.  The two or four person scramble will take place at the Carthage Municipal Course.  All of the plans have not yet been finalized.  Gene L., is the go-to-guy here at Good Shepherd, if you have any questions.  A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY  How can studying the life of David help us in our lives today?  We are about to find out in a ladies bible study entitled, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed.  This class will meet for seven weeks with prayer, fellowship, and a DVD session covering the life and reign of David.  Not only will we get a deeper understanding of this great man and his relationship with the Lord, but we will also hopefully gain a deeper relationship with God and each other.  Sign up in the narthex—cost is $15.00 for the workbooks.  We have tentatively planned on meeting Tuesday nights beginning on Sept. 22nd, here at the church.  Call Lora S. for more information. 

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY has decided not to meet through the month of September.  They will resume their study of the Book of Romans on the first Thursday in October.  

MEN’S RETREAT  October 9th & 10th  are the dates planned for a Men’s Retreat at Pelican Landing in Oklahoma.  The cost is $15.00, plus the cost of the food.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex, and if you have any questions, contact Sonny E.

PARENTS, WE’RE CHECKING OUR RECORDS  It’s been several years since we’ve checked and updated the school records for all the children in the congregation.  Parents, please take the time to fill out, one for each child, the information form Children’s Ministry, found in the narthex.  Drop it in the basket provided or leave it in the church office.  Thanks. 

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.