† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., at Mercy Joplin; Heather U., at home undergoing further medical care; Ellie H., receiving rehab at Wildwood Skilled Nursing Facility; SueV., recovering at home from shoulder surgery; Jody G., Audrey M., Janice Hammer’s mother, in extended care; Luverne C., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† CONGRATULATIONS to Donya A. and Bradley M. who were united in marriage yesterday, here at Good Shepherd. We rejoice with them and pray for God’s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife. Bradley is the son of Glenn & Karen M.
† VOICES OF VICTORY TEEN CHALLENGE CHOIR will be singing in both services today. They are a choir from Ozark, MO, that travels to churches across the U.S. to sing and give testimony about what the Lord is doing in their lives. It is wonderful to have them here with us today!
† 70 AND OVER DINNER The youth group will be serving a four-course meal to those in our congregation who are 70 years of age (three score and ten) this evening at 5:00 pm. It is one way our youth wish to show their appreciation for these seasoned congregational members. Please bring along a photo of yourself from “the good old days”.
† LENT During Lent, we have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Part of the passion story of Jesus is read each week. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.
† SCRIPTURE STUDY Due to our 11:00 am Lenten service, the Wed. morning Scripture Study Group meets a little earlier, 9:45 am, during Lent. If you are planning on attending the morning Lenten service, you could come a little early and join them!
† 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 plastic eggs, rolls of nickels/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy. 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 lilies to help adorn our sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex. The cost is $8.00 each. Please pay Diana Endicott.
† 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.
† MEAL DELIVERY Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, March 9-13. If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.
† RUMMAGE SALE Martin Luther School in Joplin will have their annual rummage sale this Monday & Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 7:30 pm.
† THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS Be sure to direct your 2014 Choice Dollars. Eligible Thrivent Financial members have until March 31, 2015, to direct any remaining 2014 Choice Dollars. After that date, they expire. Through the Thrivent Choice program, eligible members have the power to recommend where Thrivent distributes part of its charitable grant funds annually. Choice Dollars can be directed to thousands of enrolled nonprofit organizations, including Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. If you need information on directing your Choice Dollars, there is an informational sheet in the church office.