IN OUR PRAYERS Joann G., recovering from a knee replacement; Lois H., Pastor and Mary’s sister, undergoing surgery on Tuesday; all teachers and students, as they return to their classrooms; Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.
THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
8/25—Ezek. 40-43 8/28—Various 8/31—Dan. 10-12
8/26—Ezek. 44-48 8/29—Dan. 4-6
8/27—Dan. 1-3 8/30—Dan. 7-9
BOARD OF ED MEETING The Board of Ed. will meet today after the Sunday School hour.
CELEBRATION TODAY, 4:30 PM We are very thankful and consider ourselves very blessed to have had Pastor and Gerry here at Good Shepherd for the past 20 years. To show our appreciation and to celebrate this, and their 42 years in the ministry, we are having a cookout beginning at 4:30 this afternoon. Brats, hot dogs and hamburgers will be furnished, along with the drinks and condiments. The “sides” will be pot luck. There will also be cake and ice cream to celebrate Pastor’s birthday, which was on Friday. Hope to see everyone this afternoon!
TWO SUNDAY SERVICES We will be going back to our regular schedule of two worship services on Sunday mornings beginning next Sunday, Sept. 1. Early Service will be at 8:15 am, Sunday School and Bible Study at 9:30 am, and Late Service at 10:45 am. Communion will be celebrated next Sunday in the 8:15 am service.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Today we continue to take pictures for our new congregational pictorial directory. If you have not had your picture taken there are still some available times today, and a session has been added for tomorrow from 6:00-8:00 pm. See the sign ups on the table in the narthex. We thank Rick & Jo Collins for taking the photos, and for all the time they have spent on this project.
YOUTH GROUP PLANNING A planning meeting for the Youth Group is scheduled for Sunday evening, September 1, at 6:00. Parents are also invited to this meeting to decide on meeting times and activities for the rest of the year.
JR CONFIRMATION CLASS Jr. Confirmation will start Wednesday, September 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a parents meeting after both worship services Sunday, September 8, to answer questions and to explain this year’s class.
SPECIAL MUSIC COMMITTEE There will not be a music committee meeting during the month of September. Next meeting will be Oct. 6, after the 10:45 am service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8. The theme will be Heroes Unmasked. More detailed information will be in the Sept. Shepherd’s Staff.
MARRIED We congratulate Adam S. and Michelle P. who were married yesterday in Kansas City. Adam is the son of Curt & Holly S. May the Lord bless this couple as they begin their life together as husband and wife. Adam & Michelle have made their home in St. Joseph, MO.
THRIVENT WORKSHOP Heart-to-Heart: As Your Parents Age Attend this free workshop offered by Financial Associate Austin Rice on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 7:00 pm. Pick up a flyer in the narthex for more information, and to see how to register.
MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend church on Sunday morning, there is another worship opportunity at 6:30 pm on Monday evenings. This is also a service with Holy Communion.
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.
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.