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.

† VBS PRESENTATION  At the beginning of the service this morning the  VBS kids will give the congregation a taste of all the wonderful things   they learned this week at VBS. 

† VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s VBS possible!  It takes a lot of help to put such a special event       together and we really appreciate all the hard work.  A big thank you to Nicole B. and Diana B. for all the time put in organizing, decorating, and much more!  This year’s VBS offering was $382.87 and it will be going to the newly formed Jasper County branch of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the diapers and wipes collected will be going to Newborns in Need!  What a wonderful and enjoyable week it was learning about JESUS’ MIRACULOUS MISSION TO SAVE THE WORLD!

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular quarterly voters’ meeting will be held today, right after church, during the Sunday School hour.  The youth will be handling Sunday School for the kids so that everyone who would like to can attend the meeting.  After the meeting there will be a lunch with fried chicken provided by the church.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ MEETING  Next Sunday, August 4, 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 anyone interested in teaching are encouraged to attend this meeting.

† TIM & HOPE MEHL will be here next Sunday, August 4, during the Bible Class hour, to talk about their first year in Taiwan.  They will be heading to Taiwan again early in the Fall for a second year of Missionary work.

† VBS DONATIONS  Thanks to all those who took post-it notes of items needed for VBS, it is greatly appreciated!  Every note placed on the board was taken, how awesome.  It really helped keep costs down! 

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new quarterlies for the summer are on the  table by the nursery in the narthex.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Stephen L., recovering from shoulder surgery; Bernice R., recovering at home 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.

† VBS DONATIONS  Thanks to everyone who took post-it notes from the board and purchased items for VBS.  Every note placed on the board was taken, how awesome.  If you haven’t returned your item please do so as soon as possible so that we know we have everything we need for the week!   The congregation’s support of VBS is extremely appreciated!!!

† VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL starts tonight and will go through Thursday, July 25.  It runs from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner served at 5:30 pm each evening.  Come and join us in learning and teaching about Jesus’   Miraculous Mission of saving the world!  Next Sunday, at the beginning    of the service, the children will be sharing with us some of the songs they learned throughout the week.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY will meet this Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm in the Conference room.

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular quarterly voters’ meeting will be held next Sunday, July 28.  Instead of the usual evening meeting, there will be  a slight change.  The meeting will be held right after church, during the Sunday School hour.  The youth will be handling Sunday School for the   kids so that everyone who would like to can attend the meeting.   After  the meeting there will be a lunch.  The church will provide fried chicken and everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ MEETING  On Sunday, August 4, following the Sunday School hour, their 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 anyone interested in teaching are encouraged to attend this meeting.

† TIM & HOPE MEHL will be here on August 4, during the Bible Class hour, to talk about their first year in Taiwan.  They will be heading to Taiwan again early in the Fall for a second year of Missionary work.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new quarterlies for the summer are on the  table by the nursery in the narthex.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the summer 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Stephen L., recovering from shoulder surgery; Bernice R., recovering at home 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.

† THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP will meet this Saturday, July 20, at Mother Road Coffee from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.

† VBS KICK-OFF PARTY will be held on Saturday, July 20, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 5:00 pm.  This year it will be a potluck dinner and fun    activities (you might get wet).  The meat will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.  There will be several fun activities for the kids and the young at heart to participate in, so come prepared to have     a great time and enjoy watching the kids have fun!  We hope to have     everyone come out to enjoy this fun fellowship event to start out a great week of learning and activities for our children!

† VBS DONATIONS  Thanks to everyone who took post-it notes from the board and purchased items for VBS.  Most items were due back today.      If you have not brought your items yet, please do so early this week if  possible.  Fresh fruit can be brought July 21.

† VBS REGISTRATION  If you haven’t already registered for VBS please   take the time to do so.  There is a table set up in the narthex under the  education bulletin board with registration forms.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http://vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/17744.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY  The Christian Education Committee is     offering a nursery option for parents wanting to attend Bible Class.       Regular Sunday School classes begin at age 3 and there are teachers for those classes.  For children under 3 years old we are offering a place for supervised play, snack, and a very short simple age appropriate Jesus  message.  All materials and snacks will be provided in the nursery        classroom.  There is a sign up sheet located by the door of the nursery room for people wanting to help out in this classroom.  You can also call the church office, 358-1325, if you are willing to sign up.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new quarterlies for the summer are on the  table by the nursery in the narthex.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the summer 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Andy S., in the hospital; Stephen L., recovering from shoulder surgery; Bernice R., recovering at home 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.

† THANK YOU  It is wonderful to have Pastor Schnackenberg here today to handle our service and Adult Bible Class while Pastor Mehl is on vacation.  Thank you for being here today!

† YOUTH GROUP SUMMER BBQ  All students going into 9^th-12^th grade and their families are invited to a summer BBQ at Libby S.’s house today after Sunday School.  Families are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Feel free to drop in.

† THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP will meet Saturday, July 20, at Mother Road Coffee from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.

† VBS REGISTRATION  If you haven’t already registered for VBS please   take the time to do so.  There is a table set up in the narthex under the  education bulletin board with registration forms.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http://vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/17744.

† VBS DONATIONS  There is a board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS.  There are just a few items left.  Please stop to check it out and see if there are items you would be willing to donate.  Remember we would like the items brought to church by next Sunday, July 14,     unless it is fresh fruit which can be brought in later, by July 21.  Thanks   for your help!

† VBS WORK DAY  There is a VBS work day scheduled for all day this             Saturday, July 13.  If you have some time and would like to help out you can come and go as you please!  If you have questions, please contact Nicole B.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY  The Christian Education Committee is     offering a nursery option for parents wanting to attend Bible Class.       Regular Sunday School classes begin at age 3 and there are teachers for those classes.  For children under 3 years old we are offering a place for supervised play, snack, and a very short simple age appropriate Jesus  message.  All materials and snacks will be provided in the nursery        classroom.  There is a sign up sheet located by the door of the nursery room for people wanting to help out in this classroom.  You can also call the church office, 358-1325, if you are willing to sign up.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the summer 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.

† 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.