Announcements — June 14, 2015

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara T. undergoing treatment for cancer.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY will not meet on Wed., June 24, because Earl will be out of town.  On Wed., July 1, the group will start a new series on forgiveness.  It will cover how God forgives us, how we forgive others, and how we forgive ourselves.  Everyone is welcome to come and join them discuss God’s word.

† WEDDING  Cheryl M. and Chris G. invite you to join them at their wedding to be held here at Good Shepherd on June 21, 2015, at 2:14 in the afternoon.  A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.  Yes, 2:14 pm is the correct time.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  For the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it will begin at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and Bible class will be at 10:30 am.

† LYF FIREWORKS STAND  Good Shepherd’s Youth Group will be  running a fireworks stand at 1200 Briarbrook, across from Casey’s, in Carl Junction, as a fundraiser for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.  It will be open July 1 through July 4.  Watch for flyers with coupons that the youth will be distributing the next couple of Sundays.  Come purchase all your   fireworks here and help support our LYF!

† INTENTIONAL INTERIM  Pastor Roger Mackie has accepted the call to be Good Shepherd’s Intentional Interim Pastor.  His installation date is set for July 26.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER & VBS MEETING today, right after Sunday School.  Anyone interested in helping with VBS or Sunday School is encouraged to attend.

† MEAL DELIVERY  This week is our week to deliver meals for the   Over-60 Center.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty Ellefsen, 358-6418.

† PASTOR’S CLASS  If anyone is interested in attending a class with   Pastor to learn more about the Lutheran Church and it’s teachings, please  contact Pastor Schnackenberg.

† MO DISTRICT CONVENTION  Pastor and Earl Kirn will be attending the MO District Convention in Springfield, MO, this week, Sunday through Tuesday.  They are our voting delegates.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY NEWS  Earl Kirn has recently been trained as a Stephen Ministry leader.  He joins Janet C. who was previously  trained as a leader.  They both are capable and willing to teach and train additional Stephen Ministers.  Tentatively, we are planning a class starting   in the fall.  Feel free to ask questions at any time of any of our current Board members, Earl Kirn, Janet C., Clarice O, Brenda D., and Curt S.

† CHOIR  A special choir, directed by Sue S., is meeting for the  summer.  We would like to have as many voices as possible.  Practices are   on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm.  For questions, please contact Sue S. or Linda D.