Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., recovering from surgery for a broken hip; Sue V., at St. Luke’s receiving rehab after a broken hip; Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues;  Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† GSLC FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY  Our Monday night group is following Heroes of Faith from CPH.  After ‘Driven Heroes’ with Timothy, Lydia and others, we studied ‘Quiet Heroes’ that included John, Mark, and Dorcas.  We’re getting ready to begin ‘Intrepid Heroes’ starting with Moses & Aaron. We’re a varied group and welcome you to join us at Karen Perkins’ home.  We start gathering around 6:30 pm for social time and snacks with Bible Study starting around 7:00 pm.  We have entertainment for kids and close each session with a brief lesson and prayer that includes them.

† YOUTH GROUP  The Youth Group is collecting small toys and items for Operation Christmas Child through the month of October.  Shoe boxes (and similarly sized boxes) are packed with a “wow” item like a doll or ball, other small gifts and toiletries, and a special note.  We are looking for items targeted at the following age groups: boys & girls aged 2-4, 5-9, & 10-14, along with shoe boxes to pack.  We cannot pack any liquids, used items, candy, aerosols, army men/costumes, knives/gun toys.  Check the October Newsletter for a list of suggested donation items.  A collection box will be placed outside the youth room and upstairs in the Narthex. If you would like to help the Youth pack boxes, we will be packing on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:30-7:30 pm.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMUNITY SUPPORT  For the month of November GSLC is collecting ravioli and chicken noodle soup for Carthage Bright Futures.  Please make sure the cans are easy open with the tabs.  We prefer these small containers of ravioli as pictured but will also take the bigger cans as long as they are the easy open.  Please contact Nicole B., if you have any questions.

† MSSU CHAMBER SINGERS  The Carthage Musical Devotees will be hosting the MSSU Chamber Singers on Sunday, November 17, at 3:00 pm here at Good Shepherd.  Admission is free and there will be refreshments  afterwards.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday,  December 15, at 7:00 pm.  We will be working on the songs and speaking lines in the Sunday School opening during November.  We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at Sunday School as much as possible because it will make things run smoother in December for rehearsals.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., recovering from surgery for a broken hip; Sue V., at St. Luke’s receiving rehab after a broken hip; Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues;Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE  Jan B. is hosting an open house for Gary’s 75^th  birthday.  It will be held this coming Saturday, November 2 in the church fellowship hall from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.  Jan would like to extend an invitation to anyone from Good Shepherd who would like to come and join them to wish Gary a wonderful birthday!  No gifts please, just the pleasure of your company.

† GSLC FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY  Our Monday night group is following Heroes of Faith from CPH.  After ‘Driven Heroes’ with Timothy, Lydia and others, we studied ‘Quiet Heroes’ that included John, Mark, and Dorcas.  We’re getting ready to begin ‘Intrepid Heroes’ starting with Moses & Aaron. We’re a varied group and welcome you to join us at Karen Perkins’ home.  We start gathering around 6:30 pm for social time and snacks with Bible Study starting around 7:00 pm.  We have entertainment for kids and close each session with a brief lesson and prayer that includes them.

† YOUTH GROUP  The Youth Group is collecting small toys and items for Operation Christmas Child through the month of October.  Shoe boxes (and similarly sized boxes) are packed with a “wow” item like a doll or ball, other small gifts and toiletries, and a special note.  We are looking for items targeted at the following age groups: boys & girls aged 2-4, 5-9, &    10-14, along with shoe boxes to pack.  We cannot pack any liquids, used items, candy, aerosols, army men/costumes, knives/gun toys.  Check the October Newsletter for a list of suggested donation items.  A collection box will be placed outside the youth room and upstairs in the Narthex.

† THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held today, right after the Bible Class hour.  At this meeting, members will be voting to approve the budget for 2020 and will be electing officers beginning terms in 2020.  The nominating committee, appointed by the voters in the July meeting, is  proposing the following slate of officers:

President:       Greg G.

Vice President:       Curt S.

Secretary:       Jo C.

Financial Secretary:    Glenn M.

Board of Elders:     Shawn P. & Chad K.

Trustees:     Todd M. & Doug D.

Board of Ed. Chair:    Petra M.

The congregation may make additional nominations from the floor at the Voters’ Meeting.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Allie P., recovering after a fall; Katherine R., recovering from surgery for a broken hip; Sue V., at St. Luke’s receiving rehab after a broken hip; Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† CHILDREN’S MESSAGE EXTENSION  Weather permitting, after the service, children who want to, can come outside and get their picture taken in a pile of leaves!  Pictures will be printed and distributed at a later time.

† WEDDING  Jim F. and Diana B. are getting married at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Friday, October 25, at 6:00 pm.  They would like to invite their GSLC family to be a part of the start of their new life together.  Please RSVP to (417)850-7113.

† THANK YOU  The LWML 50/50 Fundraiser was a big success raising over $260.00.  To all those who purchased, thank you for your generosity! 

† YOUTH GROUP  The Youth Group is collecting small toys and items for Operation Christmas Child through the month of October.  Shoe boxes (and similarly sized boxes) are packed with a “wow” item like a doll or ball, other small gifts and toiletries, and a special note.  We are looking for items targeted at the following age groups: boys & girls aged 2-4, 5-9, & 10-14, along with shoe boxes to pack.  We cannot pack any liquids, used items, candy, aerosols, army men/costumes, knives/gun toys.  Check the October Newsletter for a list of suggested donation items.  A collection box will be placed outside the youth room and upstairs in the Narthex.

† THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING is scheduled for next Sunday,        October 27, right after the Bible Class hour.  At this meeting, members   will be voting to approve the budget for 2020 and will be electing officers beginning terms in 2020.  The nominating committee, appointed by the voters in the July meeting, is proposing the following slate of officers:

President:	Greg G
Vice President	Curt S.
Secretary:	Jo C.
Financial Secretary	Glenn M.
Board of Elders:	Shawn P. & Chad K.
Trustees:	Todd M. & Doug D.
Board of Ed. Chair:	Petra M.

The congregation may make additional nominations from the floor at the Voters’ Meeting.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL/ADULT BIBLE CLASS OFFERING  The GSLC Christian    Education Committee would like our Fall Quarter offerings to go to help a missionary family.  Tim and Hope Mehl, who are missionaries in Taiwan, will be helping to get us connected with a missionary family in need of funds for this year.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Barbara S., recovering from hip replacement surgery; Allie P., recovering after a fall; Katherine R., recovering from surgery for a broken hip; Sue V., at St. Luke’s receiving rehab after a broken hip; Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, October 7-11.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS  This morning, during the service, Good Shepherd will be receiving new members, Brett Collier and Michael & Kelly Willis.  We are thankful to have them as a part of our church family.

† LWML  This morning we are observing LWML Sunday.  Members will   acolyte, serve as lectors and ushers.  The mission of the Lutheran       Women’s Missionary League is to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world.  One of the main functions of the LWML is to support missions here and around the world through the collection of Mites, see the insert which shows our Mites at work!  Place your extra change in one of the Mite    collection boxes located in the Narthex.  Thank you!

† LWML FUNDRAISER is today and we are offering select Avon products for our LWML-Breast Cancer 50/50 fundraiser.  October is national ‘support breast cancer research /find a cure’ month and what a great cause for LWML to help support.  Remember everything you purchase will go to support both these great groups evenly, yes, 50/50!  Stop by and shop our table after the church service. It’s a WIN-WIN for all!!

† YOUTH GROUP  The Youth Group is collecting small toys and items for Operation Christmas Child through the month of October.  Shoe boxes (and similarly sized boxes) are packed with a “wow” item like a doll or ball, other small gifts and toiletries, and a special note.  We are looking for items targeted at the following age groups: boys & girls aged 2-4, 5-9, &    10-14, along with shoe boxes to pack.  We cannot pack any liquids, used items, candy, aerosols, army men/costumes, knives/gun toys.  Check the October Newsletter for a list of suggested donation items.  A collection box will be placed outside the youth room and upstairs in the Narthex. 

† SUNDAY SCHOOL/ADULT BIBLE CLASS OFFERING  The GSLC Christian    Education Committee would like our Fall Quarter offerings to go to help a    missionary family.  Tim and Hope Mehl, who are missionaries in Taiwan, will be helping to get us connected with a missionary family in need of funds for this year.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The LWML Fall Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the Fall are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.