† IN OUR PRAYERS Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T. undergoing treatment for cancer.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Adam and Sara T. at the baptism of their daughter, Landry Ellen T., during a family service Wednesday evening. Landry was born June 25, 2015. Her sponsors are Amy G., Lauri J., Jeff J., and Aaron T.. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Nathan and Elizabeth D. at the baptism of their daughter, Lillian Grace D., during the service this morning. Lillian was born May 21, 2015. Her sponsors are Gay Lynne D. and Michael D. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.
† ELDERS’ MEETING this Monday, July 6, at 7:00 pm.
† LWML MEETING The LWML will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. All ladies are invited to attend.
† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.
† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY has started 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 to discuss God’s word.
† PASTOR’S RETIREMENT LUNCH After Pastor’s last official service next Sunday, our congregation will celebrate his many years serving our congregation with a retirement lunch. The lunch will be an “Old Fashioned Potluck”, so bring your favorite dish to share. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex! There won’t be Sunday School or Adult Class that morning. The committee also asked that folks kindly wait until an announcement is made that lunch is ready before heading downstairs to eat.
† VBS REGISTRATION Vacation Bible School will be held July 26 – 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening. There are registration forms on the round table in the narthex. Make sure to get registered soon, both workers and participants, because Nicole needs t-shirt sizes so she can order them. Also, there is a sign up sheet for food donations that are used to provided dinner each evening.
† HELP NEEDED – PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Two work days have been scheduled for prepping the site and for installing the equipment. Saturday, July 11, starting at 8:00 am, will be the day for prepping the site and digging some holes. Saturday, July 18, at 8:00 am, is the day planned for the actual installation of the equipment. This will take all day, so even if you can’t make it by 8:00 am, please come out and help later in the day. This is an extensive project which will take many hands!
† THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY After this Thursday, July 9, the Thursday morning Bible Study group will take a break for the rest of July until Pastor Mackie arrives.
† TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME There are two opportunities coming up this summer to see some baseball and hear The Shepherd’s Own! On Sat., Aug. 1, the Shepherd’s Own will be singing the National Anthem at an Arkansas Naturals’ ballgame and on Fri., Aug. 7, they will be singing the National Anthem at Lutheran Night at the ballpark for a Springfield Cardinals’ game. There are sign-up sheets on the information desk in the narthex for discounted tickets and deadlines for when the ticket money is due. Please, see your July newsletter for more info. Contact Jim G.
† DIAPER SHOWER FOR THE THOMASSONS Thanks to everyone who participated in the diaper shower! The diaper delivery will be made later this week.
† SUMMER WORSHIP For the summer months, we are having one worship service on Sunday and it begins at 9:00 am. Sunday School and Bible class are at 10:30 am.
† 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.
† ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.
† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.
PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace