Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The Borg Family, at the death of Nan Borg; 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.

† THRIVENT SHIRTS  In connection with our VBS, there are a few leftover Thrivent shirts in various sizes.  They are located on the VBS table in the narthex.  Please feel free to take one.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Billy W., Jan B.’s brother, recovering from heart bypass surgery; Cindy E., recovering from surgery; 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.

† TEASURER’S NOTE  For the seven months ended July, our expenses totaled $126,083 and our income totaled $122,075 leaving us with a deficit of $4,008.

† 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.

† THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!  From the donated items and financial support to all those who volunteered so much of their time, this congregation continues to be amazing!  During the week of VBS God blessed us with a great opportunity to share His abundant and overflowing grace with a wonderful group of kids.  Your generous giving made it all possible, and we are so grateful.  Also, thanks to the generous offerings VBS week, Watered Gardens will be receiving an extra $551.00 to go along with this quarter’s Adult Bible Class offering.

† THRIVENT SHIRTS  In connection with our VBS, there are a few leftover Thrivent shirts in various sizes.  They are located on the VBS table in the narthex.  Please feel free to take one.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The M. Family, at the death of Alvin’s mother; Billy W., Jan B.’s brother, recovering from heart bypass surgery; Cindy E., recovering from surgery; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† 5^th SUNDAY POTLUCK  Join us on today for a Potluck immediately following the Quarterly Voters’ Meeting.  It will be a cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs provided.

† MEAL TRAIN  While we continue to keep Cindy Eaton in our prayers we would like to provide their family with meals and/or gift cards.  We will be using the ‘Meal Train’ website (mealtrain.com/nldmgd) to organize this.  Please pass the word on to others who you know would like to provide something for their  family during this time.  If you are not comfortable or familiar with using a website like this, you can also contact Pastor, Denise or Megan to add your name and meal date/description for you.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Thank you to all those who helped with the Over 60 Center meal delivery this past week.  What a great way to help support our local community!

† THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!  From the donated items and financial support to all those who volunteered so much of their time, this       congregation continues to be amazing!  This week at VBS God blessed us with a great opportunity to share  His abundant and overflowing grace with a      wonderful group of kids.  Your generous giving made it all possible, and we are so grateful.

† FLOWER CHART  There are a few Sundays available in August for flowers. If you would like to place flowers on the altar please check the sign up above the water fountain outside the church office.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cindy E., recovering from surgery; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† 5^th SUNDAY POTLUCK  Join us on Sunday, July 30 for a Potluck immediately following the Quarterly Voters’ Meeting.  It will be a cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs provided.  Bring a side to share.

† MEAL TRAIN  While we continue to keep Cindy Eaton in our prayers we would like to provide their family with meals and/or gift cards.  We will be using the ‘Meal Train’ website (mealtrain.com/nldmgd) to organize this.  Please pass the word on to others who you know would like to provide something for their  family during this time.  If you are not comfortable or familiar with using a website like this, you can also contact Pastor, Denise or Megan to add your name and meal date/description for you.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd’s turn to deliver meals will be this Wednesday, July 26.  If you would like to help with this or have questions please contact Sandy D.

† GOD’S LIVING WATER VBS starts today from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  It will run through Thursday, July 27.  Thanks to everyone who donated items for this event and also everyone who helped out with the VBS Work Day!  Children are invited to participate in the worship service held at 9:00 am next Sunday, July 30, when they will share with the congregation some of what they learned during their exciting week.  It is going to be a wonderful week of learning and sharing God’s love!