† IN OUR PRAYERS Jan B. & Family, at the death of her father; Esther M., at Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage; Ruth H., receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Jody G., in extended care; Luverne C., Ellie H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† SCRIPTURE STUDY will meet this Wednesday morning at their usual time, 10:30 am.
† THE LYF wants to say a special THANK YOU for the love offering taken up at the Easter Breakfast. It’s a great start to their fundraising efforts for the National Youth Gathering in July of 2016.
† PASTOR’S CLASS If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran Church and its teachings, are interested in joining the congregation, or would like a refresher course in church doctrine, Pastor is having an informational class this afternoon from 1:00-6:00 pm. The class is informal and you are encouraged to bring along your questions. Everyone is invited and welcome. Please let Pastor know if you are planning to attend.
† GRIEF SUPPORT Our Comfort in Sorrow (Grief Support Gathering) will meet this Thursday, April 23, at 5:00 pm.
† VBS PLANNING MEETING Next Sunday, after the late service, there will be a VBS planning meeting. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
† LWML SPRING RALLY The LWML Spring Rally will be held next Sunday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin. It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with registration starting at 2:30 pm. All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies. They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet this evening at 6:00 pm at the church. The parents are invited to attend. There will be a discussion about the National Gathering in 2016 and the upcoming fundraising that needs to be accomplished.
† A VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday, April 26, at 7:00 pm. There is an insert in the bulletin this morning outlining an addition to the GSLC Constitution concerning Stephen Ministry that will need to be voted on at this meeting.
† LWML RALLY IN-GATHERING At each LWML rally there is an in-gathering. This year’s is for Soul’s Harbor Refuge Center. Our women will be taking goods for this to the spring rally. Anyone who would like to contribute to this is welcome to place items in the basket provided in the narthex.
ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it. Please get a picture with a bio to the church office by April 24. We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s