Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Gerry S., recovering from a copperhead bite; 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.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY  Today, GSLC is celebrating Rally Day for the start of the new Sunday School year.  There will be a Sunday School       celebration which will include a joint trivia game for both the adults and the kids during the Sunday School hour.  Following Sunday School there will be a church potluck with grilled hot dogs & hamburgers and drinks provided.  Everyone is invited, please join us.

† SHEPHERD’S STRINGS  The Shepherd’s Strings have started meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am at the church.  If you would be interested in joining them, please come on Tuesdays and check it out.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY  There is a new sheet downstairs hanging by the nursery classroom door for people to use to sign-up to help with our nursery Sunday School room.  The materials and snacks are already in the room.  If you would like to help out, please consider signing up.

† MUSIC COMMITTEE  The Music Committee has been reinstated and is seeking music lovers, not just musicians, to contribute to the music      ministry at GSLC.  Anyone interested can contact either Sue Schwab or Karen Perkins.

† ALTAR GUILD  The Altar Guild could use more people to assist them with Sunday morning Communion setup.  If this is something that you would be able to help out with, please mention it to Janet Chambers or contact the church office, 358-1325.  Many hands make light work. 

† LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES  The Christian Ed Committee has heard some     interest from a few of our Sunday School teachers and others interested in purchasing Lutheran Study Bibles.  To help with the cost of the shipping and get a small discount, GSLC has ordered some Lutheran Study Bibles that we will be offering to the congregation for purchase.  The cost of these Bibles will be $40.00.  If you are interested in purchasing a Bible, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to the Jasper County branch of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).  CASA is a national organization that places individuals with foster children to guide and support them through the process of finding a permanent home.  This is a joint community support effort with Immanuel Lutheran Church in  Joplin.

† 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† SHEPHERD’S STRINGS  The Shepherd’s Strings have started meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am at the church.  If you would be interested in joining them, please come on Tuesdays and check it out.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY  On Sunday, August 25, GSLC will be        celebrating Rally Day for the start of the new Sunday School year.  There will be a Sunday School celebration which will include a joint trivia game for both the adults and the kids during the Sunday School hour.  Following Sunday School there will be a church potluck with grilled hot dogs &    hamburgers and drinks provided.  Everyone is invited, just bring a dessert or side to share.

† 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!

† MUSIC COMMITTEE  The Music Committee has been reinstated and is seeking music lovers, not just musicians, to contribute to the music      ministry at GSLC.  Anyone interested can contact either Sue Schwab or Karen Perkins.

† ALTAR GUILD  The Altar Guild could use more people to assist them with Sunday morning Communion setup.  If this is something that you would be able to help out with, please mention it to Janet Chambers or contact the church office, 358-1325.  Many hands make light work. 

† LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES  The Christian Ed Committee has heard some  interest from a few of our Sunday School teachers and others interested in purchasing Lutheran Study Bibles.  To help with the cost of the shipping and get a small discount, GSLC has ordered some Lutheran Study Bibles that we will be offering to the congregation for purchase.  The cost of these Bibles will be $40.00.  If you are interested in purchasing a Bible, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to the Jasper County branch of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).  CASA is a national organization that places individuals with foster children to guide and support them through the process of finding a permanent home.  This is a joint community support effort with Immanuel Lutheran Church in  Joplin.

† 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† SHEPHERD’S STRINGS  The Shepherd’s Strings have started meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am at the church.  If you would be interested in joining them, please come on Tuesdays and check it out.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY  On Sunday, August 25, GSLC will be        celebrating Rally Day for the start of the new Sunday School year.  There will be a Sunday School celebration which will include a joint trivia game for both the adults and the kids during the Sunday School hour.  Following Sunday School there will be a church potluck with grilled hot dogs &    hamburgers and drinks provided.  Everyone is invited, just bring a dessert or side to share.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, August 12 – 16.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E

† ALTAR GUILD  The Altar Guild could use more people to assist them with Sunday morning Communion setup.  If this is something that you would be able to help out with, please mention it to Janet Chambers or contact the church office, 358-1325.  Many hands make light work. 

† NEWBORNS IN NEED DONATION  The Christian Ed Committee wanted to share with the congregation the tally of all the items GSLC donated to Newborns in Need.  In total, there were 27 packages of wipes, 4 cans of formula, 2 containers of cereal, 4 pacifiers, 6 bottles, and 907 diapers.  Wow, It is wonderful to help out our local community.  Thanks for the help with this project.

† LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES  The Christian Ed Committee has heard some  interest from a few of our Sunday School teachers and others interested in purchasing Lutheran Study Bibles.  To help with the cost of the shipping and get a small discount, GSLC has ordered some Lutheran Study Bibles that we will be offering to the congregation for purchase.  The cost of these Bibles will be $40.00.  If you are interested in purchasing a Bible, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to the Jasper County branch of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).  CASA is a national organization that places individuals with foster children to guide and support them through the process of finding a permanent home.  This is a joint community support effort with Immanuel Lutheran Church in  Joplin.

† 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ MEETING  Today, following the Sunday School hour, there will be a teachers’ meeting to get prepared for the Fall quarter.  The meeting will address the new curriculum which we will be starting in September.  All current Sunday School teachers and helpers and anyone interested in teaching or helping are encouraged to attend this meeting.

† TIM & HOPE MEHL are here this morning and will be speaking during   the Bible Class hour.  They would like to talk to us about their first year in Taiwan.  They will be heading to Taiwan again early in the Fall for a second year of Missionary work.

† ORGANIST  A warm welcome to one of our new members, Nathan      Pennington, who is playing the music for our service this morning.        Thank you Nathan.

† SHEPHERD’S STRINGS  The Shepherd’s Strings have started meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am at the church.  If you would be interested in joining them, please come on Tuesdays and check it out.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY  On Sunday, August 25, GSLC will be        celebrating Rally Day for the start of the new Sunday School year.  There will be a Sunday School celebration and a church potluck following Sunday School with grilled hot dogs & hamburgers and drinks provided.  Everyone is invited just bring a dessert or side to share.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is August 12 – 16.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty Ellefsen, 358-6418.

† LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES  The Christian Ed Committee has heard some  interest from a few of our Sunday School teachers and others interested in purchasing Lutheran Study Bibles.  To help with the cost of the shipping and get a small discount, GSLC has ordered some Lutheran Study Bibles that we will be offering to the congregation for purchase.  The cost of these Bibles will be $40.00.  If you are interested in purchasing a Bible, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† VBS LEFTOVERS  There are a few items left over from VBS that are in the narthex on the table under the bulletin board.  If you would like any of these items please feel free to take them.  Also, if you see any pictures or name badges you would like to have, please take those as well.

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to the Jasper County branch of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).  CASA is a national organization that places individuals with foster children to guide and support them through the process of finding a permanent home.  This is a joint community support effort with Immanuel Lutheran Church in  Joplin.

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