Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The Thomlinson Family, at the death of Anne Thomlinson; Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim B., undergoing          treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEW BANNER   We have a new Pentecost banner hanging in the chancel today. Karen M. designed and constructed the banner, with artistic and color       consultation from Mary P.  Thanks to LWML for providing partial funding for the materials.

† FLU SHOTS  If you contacted Lacy E. about receiving a flu shot, she will be providing them today after the service.

† SAVE THE DATE  The Fellowship Committee will be hosting a Trunk & Treat in conjunction with the Hobo Dinner on October 29, starting at 6:00 pm.  If you have questions please contact Donya M.

† QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be held Sunday, October 29 right after the service.  Two important items of business during this meeting will be the election of officers and the approval of the budget for the 2024 church year.  Here is the slate of officers for 2024:

President –

Vice-President – Bill E*

Secretary – Tracy K *

Financial Secretary – Sandy D*

Elder – Adam T

Trustee – John N *

Board of Christian Ed. Chair – Donya M *

( * means these members are up for re-election )

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN SING  The Sunday School children will be singing today in the service.  They enjoy sharing with the congregation what they have been working on in Sunday School.

† NEW BANNER   We have a new Pentecost banner hanging in the chancel today. Karen M.  designed and constructed the banner, with artistic and color       consultation from Mary Parks.  Thanks to LWML for providing partial funding for the materials.

† FLU SHOTS  Lacy E. will be offering flu shots after the service on Sunday, October 8.  If you would like to receive a flu shot at this time, you must contact her  lacy@mitchelldrug.com by Friday, October 6, so that Lacy can contact you regarding insurance or copays ahead of time as well as bring the exact number of doses. Thank you!

† SAVE THE DATE  The Fellowship Committee will be hosting a Trunk & Treat in conjunction with the Hobo Dinner on October 29, starting at 6:00 pm.  If you have questions please contact Donya M.

† MEAL TRAIN  Now that Cindy is home from the hospital we would like to once again provide her and Dave with meals (which we had put a pause on during her extended hospital stay).  We will continue to use the Meal Train website for scheduling of meals.  As before, you can contact Pastor, Denise or Megan if you would like them to add you name and meal description for you.  Dave’s number is listed on the Meal Train website.  You can contact him to set up a good time to deliver meals.  They request nothing spicy and it is just the two of them at home now.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† LWML SUNDAY  Good Shepherd will celebrate LWML Sunday during the service on October 1.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL is back in session for the Fall.  Please come and join us each Sunday at 10:30 am as we learn about Jesus love together!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN SING  The Sunday School children will be singing   in the service next Sunday, October 1.  They look forward to sharing with the  congregation what they have been working on in Sunday School.

† FLU SHOTS  Lacy E. will be offering flu shots after the service on Sunday, October 8.  If you would like to receive a flu shot at this time, you must contact her via call or text or email her at lacy@mitchelldrug.com by Friday, October 6, so that Lacy can contact you regarding insurance or copays ahead of time as well as bring the exact number of doses. Thank you!

† SAVE THE DATE  The Fellowship Committee will be hosting a Trunk & Treat in conjunction with the Hobo Dinner on October 29, starting at 6:00 pm.  If you have questions please contact Donya M.

† MEAL TRAIN  Now that Cindy is home from the hospital we would like to once again provide her and Dave with meals (which we had put a pause on during her extended hospital stay).  We will continue to use the Meal Train website for scheduling of meals.  As before, you can contact Pastor, Denise or Megan if you would like them to add you name and meal description for you.  Dave’s number is listed on the Meal Train website.  You can contact him to set up a good time to deliver meals.  They request nothing spicy and it is just the two of them at home now.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU  LWML would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated baked goods and everyone who participated in the auction last Sunday.  It was a big success!

† LWML SUNDAY  Good Shepherd will celebrate LWML Sunday during the service on October 1.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL is back in session for the Fall.  Please come and join us each Sunday at 10:30 am as we learn about Jesus love together!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN SING  The Sunday School children will be singing in the service on Sunday, October 1.  They look forward to sharing with the  congregation what they have been working on in Sunday School.

† TREASURER’S NOTE  Following a special gift and together with our regular monthly payment, our mortgage balance is $284,164.61.  We estimate that the mortgage will be paid off over the next 7 to 8 years.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Thank you to everyone who helped with Meals on Wheels last week. What a great way to support our local community.

† FLU SHOTS  Lacy Epperson will be offering flu shots after the service on Sunday, October 8.  If you would like to receive a flu shot at this time, you must contact her at (417) 850-2911 via call or text or email her at lacy@mitchelldrug.com by Friday, October 6, so that Lacy can contact you regarding insurance or copays ahead of time as well as bring the exact number of doses. Thank you!

† JR CONFIRMATION   Jr. Confirmation class is in progress.  Classes are on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room.