Announcements

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Family,

The situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to change rapidly. We have been monitoring information as it has been made available. On the evening of March 17, the Board of Elders with the Church Council met to discuss our response. The Board of Elders, having oversight of the church’s worship activities, decided to postpone all church gatherings and activities through March 30th. We will meet again at that time to reassess the situation.

We attempted, for the first time last Sunday, to stream the service via Facebook Live with positive results. We plan on making the services scheduled over the next two weeks available on our Facebook page. We will also continue to provide the audio of the sermons on SoundCloud and on our website. We will make future announcements on our Facebook page and through our announcement email list. If you would like to be on that list, contact the church office.

Please know that these decisions were not entered into lightly. This situation is unique to our modern times and causes us to consider anew how we can best show God’s love to our neighbor. We can find peace at this time by trusting that God has us in His hands and that, through His Son, our salvation is secure.

In Christ,

Pastor Silas Mehl

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lee Ann C., at St. Luke’s undergoing rehab, Emily M., recovering from a procedure to repair a ruptured bowel; Bernice R., recovering from shoulder surgery, Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Katherine R., homebound; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† ATTENDANCE BOOKLET PROCEDURE  The attendance booklets will now be located on the pew on the center aisle side.  During the offering please sign the attendance sheet and then pass the booklet toward the outside aisle. 

† FELLOWSHIP DINNER  The Fellowship Committee is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner tonight at 5:30 pm.  The dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage.  Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Nathan  Wehrman.

† EASTER EGG HUNT  The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt.  They are asking the congregation for donations of rolls of nickels/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs.  Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† VBS MEETING  There will be a VBS volunteer meeting after Sunday School on Sunday, March 29.  At this meeting, we hope to provide an  overview of this year’s theme and plans, match volunteers to specific roles/tasks, and distribute materials to section leaders.  We would love to have all our always-eager volunteers at this meeting as we begin preparing!  Please plan to attend!

† EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN-UP  The Easter breakfast sign-up sheet is in the narthex on the round table.  Please take a moment to check it over and then put your name by what you are willing to bring.

† LENT began February 26 with our Ash Wednesday services.  We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† CONCERT  You are invited to hear the Kansas City Lutheran High School combined band, choir, and handbells in concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Monett, on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 pm.  A meal precedes the concert at 6:00 pm.  Please come to support these young Lutheran musicians as they kick off their spring tour.  

† EASTER LILIES  If you would like to purchase one or more Easter Lilies to help beautify the sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  They will be $8.00 each.  Please make checks to Diana Endicott.

† CHILDREN’S MESSAGE  GSLC is looking for individuals to add to our children’s message rotation.  If you would be interested in helping in this area, please talk to Pastor Mehl.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The LWML Spring quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Bernice R., recovering from shoulder surgery, Jack H. at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Katherine R., homebound; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† ATTENDANCE BOOKLET PROCEDURE  The attendance booklets will now be located on the pew on the center aisle side.  During the offering please sign the attendance sheet and then pass the booklet toward the outside aisle. 

† FELLOWSHIP DINNER  The Fellowship Committee is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner next Sunday, March 15, at 5:30 pm.  The dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage.  Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Nathan Wehrman. 

† LENT began February 26 with our Ash Wednesday services.  We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† MEAL DELIVERY  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!

† CONCERT  You are invited to hear the Kansas City Lutheran High School combined band, choir, and handbells in concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Monett, on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 pm.  A meal precedes the concert at 6:00 pm.  Please come to support these young Lutheran musicians as they kick off their spring tour.  

† ADULT BIBLE CLASS & SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING  The offering for the first quarter of 2020 from Sunday School and Adult Bible class will be given to the Food Bank at Concordia Seminary.

† EASTER EGG HUNT  The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt.  They are asking the congregation for donations of rolls of nickels/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs.  Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† EASTER LILIES  If you would like to purchase one or more Easter Lilies to help beautify the sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  They will be $8.00 each.  Please make checks to Diana Endicott.

† CHILDREN’S MESSAGE  GSLC is looking for individuals to add to our children’s message rotation.  If you would be interested in helping in this area, please talk to Pastor Mehl.

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

† FLOWER CHART  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a     special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

† 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  Lee Ann C., suffering with back pain; Bernice R., recovering from shoulder surgery, Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Katherine R., homebound; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† ATTENDANCE BOOKLET PROCEDURE  The attendance booklets will now be located on the pew on the center aisle side.  During the offering please sign the attendance sheet and then pass the booklet toward the outside aisle. 

† LENT began February 26 with our Ash Wednesday services.  We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty Ellefsen, 358-6418.

† MARK YOUR CALENDAR  Plans are in the works for a St. Patrick’s Day Fellowship dinner at Good Shepherd on Sunday, March 15, at 5:30 pm.  There will be corned beef and cabbage for dinner and drinks and desserts will be provided. 

† SINGING SAINTS  Trinity Lutheran Freistatt has invited us to attend a   concert.  The Singing Saints of Saint Paul Lutheran High School, of           Concordia, MO, will be performing a concert on Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 207 Main St., Freistatt, MO. 

† CONCERT  You are invited to hear the Kansas City Lutheran High School combined band, choir, and handbells in concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Monett, on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 pm.  A meal precedes the concert at 6:00 pm.  Please come to support these young Lutheran        musicians as they kick off their spring tour.  

† ADULT BIBLE CLASS & SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING  The offering for the first quarter of 2020 from Sunday School and Adult Bible class will be given to the Food Bank at Concordia Seminary.

† FLOWER CHART  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a     special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the  service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

† 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.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.