† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth B.,recovering from surgery; Mary F., at Landmark Hospital in Joplin; Todd H. (Pastor’s nephew) and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), Paula B.,Mary C., and Howard S. undergoing treatment for cancer.
† TIM SWAINE There will be a military memorial service for Tim Swaine here on the church grounds Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10:00 am.
† THE ELDERS AND CHURCH COUNCIL are meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 2, with Pastor Mirly, President of the Missouri District, about Pastor’s upcoming retirement.
† BACK TO TWO SERVICES Starting next Sunday, September 7, we will return to our regular two services. Worship services will be at 8:15 and 10:45 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:30 am. Holy Communion will be alternated between the two services starting with the 10:45 service on Sept. 7.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is next Sunday. It will start with the annual balloon launch and end with a fall festival starting after the 10:45 service. Set-up for Rally Day is Saturday, Sept 6, at 9:00 am. Check the newsletter for more information!
† SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING next Sunday, Sept. 7, after the 10:45 service.
† SHEPHERD’S OWN men’s chorus will resume weekly rehearsals beginning Wednesday, September 3, at 6:30 pm. Anyone who is interested in singing in this men’s four-part harmony group is welcome to join in the fun.
† JR CONFIRMATION instruction will start Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 pm. The class will end at 7:30 pm. Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation and a notebook will be provided, but each student will need to bring their own Bible. A parents’ meeting will be held after each worship service Sunday, September 7, to go over the particulars of the class and answer any questions.
† IT’S COMING! GSLC is going whole hog! On Sept. 28, GSLC will host a community outreach event and fund raiser featuring a hog roast and a showcase of our musical talent. To express your interest, talk with Rob S. or Earl K.
† WHOLE HOG NEEDS Jennifer S. is gathering food items, paper products and monetary donations to complete the BBQ dinner on September 28 for the community outreach project. Dinner will include: pulled pork sandwiches, chips, beans and a brownie. Specific items needed are listed on sign-up sheets on the round table in the Narthex. Please stop by and let us know how you might be able to help! Thank you!
† MIDWEEK CLASSES will once again be offered along with Jr Confirmation class, if there are children interested. The classes would start Wednesday, Sept. 10, and go from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. If you have a child who will be attending, please sign up on the sheet on the round table in the narthex. You can also contact Earl K. if you would like any information or have questions.
† FROM THE CARTHAGE CRISIS CENTER FLYER… We need your help immediately. If you are on Facebook, we are in a contest sponsored by Beimdiek Insurance. We need you to go to themegafandome page with your computer, like it and bookmark it. Then go to the 2014 Community Grant-Vote icon and hit it. Register your vote for the Carthage Crisis Center everyday through Sept. 5. If we win we get a cash prize. Please help! If you would like to read the whole flyer, there are copies available in the information area to the right of the glass doors. There’s also a yellow page with info about their recycling solution you can pick up.