Announcements

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

† WANNA TACO ‘BOUT JESUS? LETTUCE PRAY! – SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY  Sunday School classes resume today with Rally Day activities during the Sunday School hour.  This will be followed by a Taco Bar sponsored by Christian Education and a Pie Auction sponsored by LWML.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd’s turn to deliver meals is this Wednesday. If you would like to help with this or have questions please contact Sandy D.

† HELPING WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES  Big thank you to everyone who donated supplies for Martin Luther School.  It was greatly appreciated.

† JR CONFIRMATION   Jr. Confirmation class started last week. Classes are on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.

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

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED Fall Sunday School will be beginning in September and we are in need of Sunday School teachers. Please contact Donya M., if you’d be willing to help in this area. We need team teachers as well as substitute teachers.

† WANNA TACO ‘BOUT JESUS? LETTUCE PRAY! – SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY Sunday School classes will resume next Sunday, September 10, with Rally Day activities during the Sunday School hour. This will be followed by a Taco Bar sponsored by Christian Education and a Pie Auction sponsored by LWML.

† TREASURER’S NOTE For the eight months ending with August, our expenses totaled $146,901 and our income totaled $137,575 leaving us with a deficit of $9,326.

† MEALS ON WHEELS Good Shepherd’s turn to deliver meals will be on Wednesday, September 13. If you would like to help with this or have questions please contact Sandy D.

† HELPING WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES Good Shepherd is collecting Lysol spray, disinfectant wipes, and tissues for Martin Luther School in Joplin to help with offsetting the cost of school supplies. There is a collection box in the narthex.

† JR CONFIRMATION   Jr. Confirmation class will begin this week. It will start with a parent meeting on September 6, at 6:30 pm downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Billy W., Jan B.’s brother, recovering from heart bypass surgery; Cindy E., continuing her recovery at Landmark in Joplin; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED  Fall Sunday School will be beginning in September and we are in need of Sunday School teachers.  Please contact Donya M., if you’d be willing to help in this area.  We need team teachers as well as substitute teachers.

† WANNA TACO ‘BOUT JESUS? LETTUCE PRAY! – SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY  Sunday School classes will resume on Sunday, September 10, with Rally Day activities during the Sunday School hour.  This will be followed by a taco bar sponsored by Christian Education and a Pie Auction sponsored by LWML.

† MEAL TRAIN  Cindy is still in the hospital but improving each day thankfully. Dave is spending most of his days at the hospital with Cindy, and their children are back in school/work and are not here as often as before.  With all of that being said, we are going to pause on the meal train until Cindy is back home. Then we will start things up again.  Thank you to everyone who has helped so far!

† HELPING WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES  For the next couple of  Sundays, Good Shepherd will be collecting Lysol spray, disinfectant wipes, and tissues for Martin Luther School in Joplin to help with offsetting the cost of school supplies.  There is a collection box in the narthex.

† JR CONFIRMATION   Jr. Confirmation class will begin after Labor Day.  It will start with a parent meeting on September 6, at 6:30 pm downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lenora L., recovering from hernia surgery; Billy W., Jan B.’s brother, recovering from heart bypass surgery; Cindy E., continuing her recovery at Landmark in Joplin; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED  Fall Sunday School will be beginning in September and we are in need of Sunday School teachers.  Please contact Donya M., if you’d be willing to help in this area.  We need team teachers as well as substitute teachers.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY  Sunday School classes will resume on Sunday, September 10, with Rally Day activities during the Sunday School hour.  This will be followed by a lunch sponsored by Christian Education and a Pie Auction sponsored by LWML.  Watch for more information to come.

† MEAL TRAIN  Cindy is still in the hospital but improving each day thankfully. Dave is spending most of his days at the hospital with Cindy, and their children are back in school/work and are not here as often as before.  With all of that being said, we are going to pause on the meal train until Cindy is back home. Then we will start things up again.  Thank you to everyone who has helped so far!

† HELPING WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES  For the next couple of  Sundays, Good Shepherd will be collecting Lysol spray, disinfectant wipes, and tissues for Martin Luther School in Joplin to help with offsetting the cost of school supplies.  There is a collection box in the narthex.

JR CONFIRMATION   Jr. Confirmation class will begin after Labor Day.  It will start with a parent meeting on September 6, at 6:30 pm downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.