† IN OUR PRAYERS Sara T., waiting for test results, Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† JR CONFIRMATION Eight of our young folks will publicly confess their faith this morning through the Rite of Confirmation during the late service. They are:
Cade Nicholas B., son of Kelly and Michele B.
Connor Jeffrey B., son of Jeff and Diane B.
Donald James F., son of Mike and Doretta F.
Audrey Marie G., daughter of Dr. Michael and Susan G.
Lauren Mackenzie H., daughter of Kirk and Martha H.
Zachary James M., son of James and Bethany M.
Robert Warren S., daughter of Rob and Jennifer S.
Ryder James S., son of Steve S. & Shael P.
We thank God for them and ask Him to bless their public confession to His glory.
† CONGRATULATIONS to Christopher Warner and Amber White 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. Amber is the daughter of Kathy S. and grand-daughter of Ruby S.
† BAKED POTATO DINNER The Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) is planning a Baked Potato Dinner for next Sunday, May 31, after the late service. There will be a potato bar with a variety of toppings, drinks, and desserts! This will be a fundraising event for the National Youth Gathering that the group will be attending in the summer of 2016. It would be great to have the whole congregation come together and enjoy lunch, fellowship and support our youth!
† WITH GRATITUDE On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember with gratitude to God, the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the freedoms we enjoy today as Americans.
† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING At the special Voters’ meeting on Sunday, May 17th, Voters unanimously approved a Call to Rev. Roger Mackie as the Intentional Interim Pastor based on the recommendation of the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders will continue to work with the District President and Rev. Mackie regarding details of the Call. We hope to hear from Rev. Mackie soon regarding his possible acceptance!
† LYF TRIP/LOCK-IN As a welcome for the new confirmands, the LYF group will be going on a hiking trip and finishing up with a lock-in here at the church on Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7. More details to come.
† CHOIR A special choir, directed by Sue Schwab, will be forming for the summer. We would like to have as many voices as possible. Practices will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. For questions, please contact Sue S. or Linda D.
† ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT has been scheduled for May 29 – 30. This event will be held at the “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee Ann Beshears’ property south of Lockwood). There is information and a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.