Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  W. Family, at the death of Joann’s mother; 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 E. 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.

† VBS WORK DAY  Thanks to everyone who came to help get everything set up for God’s Living Water VBS!

† VBS DONATIONS  Thanks to everyone who took a post-it note off the board for VBS donations, there are a few items left.  Please have all items to the church by the morning of July 23, so everything is ready for that evening!

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd’s turn to deliver meals will be on Wednesday, July 26.  If you would like to help with this or have questions   please contact Sandy Dickey, (417)793-6440. 

†GOD’S LIVING WATER VBS begins next Sunday, July 23, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and runs through Thursday, July 27.  It is going to be a wonderful week of learning and sharing God’s love!  If you haven’t had a chance to register, student registration pages are available in the Christian Education area outside the sanctuary.  If you have questions you can contact Petra M.,  pmcguirephd@gmail.com.

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

† VBS WORK DAY  If you would like to help out with getting things ready for VBS please join us for the VBS Work Day scheduled for this Saturday, July 15, beginning at 9:00 am. There will be tasks ranging from organizational and clerical to artistic and creative, so there is something for everyone!!  Also, watch for a board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS.  Please stop to check it out and see if there are items you would be willing to donate.

† PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING  Clarice O. would like to thank everyone for the prayers on the behalf of her son Brian.  His stem cell surgery was a success.

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

† GOD’S LIVING WATER VBS is scheduled for Sunday, July 23 – Thursday, July 27, from  6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Student registration pages are available in the Christian Education area outside the sanctuary if you prefer to complete a printed form.  Or you may also register at: vbsmate.com/gslcarthage.  It’s also not too late to volunteer!  If you are interested in helping, you can complete the form available in the narthex.  We would love to have your help!!  If you have questions you can contact Petra M., pmcguirephd@gmail.com.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Brian O., undergoing treatments for bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU to Vicar Peder Saethre who is handling our worship service and Adult Bible Class while Pastor Mehl and his family are on vacation.

† VBS WORK DAY  If you would like to help out with getting things ready for VBS please join us for the VBS Work Day scheduled for Saturday, July 15, beginning at 9:00 am. There will be tasks ranging from organizational and clerical to artistic and creative, so there is something for everyone!!

† GOD’S LIVING WATER VBS is scheduled for Sunday, July 23 – Thursday, July 27, from  6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Student registration pages are available in the Christian Education area outside the sanctuary if you prefer to complete a printed form.  Or you may also register at: vbsmate.com/gslcarthage.  If you would like to receive this year’s VBS T-shirt please make sure to register by July 5.  It’s also not too late to volunteer!  If you are interested in helping, you can complete the form available in the narthex.  We would love to have your help!!  If you have questions you can contact Petra McGuire, pmcguirephd@gmail.com.

† TREASURER’S UPDATE  For the six months ending June 30, our income totaled $104,828 and our expenses totaled $105,663 leaving us with a deficit of $835.

† POSITION OPEN  Little Lambs Christian Childcare, a Ministry of Faith Lutheran Church, has an opening  for the Director position for their expanding Childcare Facility.  Current enrollment is up to 30 children, ages 6 weeks through 5 y/o. The ideal candidate will see their position not just as a job, but a calling to    serve Christ and His people, as well as an opportunity to expand His Kingdom   in addition to providing love and quality care to children.  Please send resume to:  Faith Lutheran Church, 2134 Grand Ave., Carthage, MO 64836 or email faithismychurch@gmail.com.

SUNDAY SCHOOL  Good Shepherd will take a break from Sunday School classes for the summer.  Sunday School will kick off again with Rally Day in September.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Brian O., undergoing treatments for bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† GOD’S LIVING WATER VBS 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, July 23 – Thursday, July 27, from  6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Student registration pages are available in the Christian Education area outside the sanctuary if you prefer to complete a  printed form.  Or you may also register at: vbsmate.com/gslcarthage.  If you would like to receive this year’s VBS T-shirt please make sure to register by July 5.  It’s also not too late to volunteer!  If you are interested in helping, you can complete the form available in the narthex.  If you have questions you can contact Petra M., pmcguirephd@gmail.com.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The Summer Portals of Prayer are available on the information table in the Narthex.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will not meet the next two Thursdays.  It will resume on July 13.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  Good Shepherd will take a break from Sunday School classes for the summer.  Sunday School will kick off again with Rally Day in September.