† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., Stephanie S. recovering at home; Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† BACK TO TWO SERVICES Starting Sunday, September 6, we will return to our regular two services. Worship services will be at 8:15 and 10:45 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:30 am.
† VOTERS’ MEETING There will be a voters’ meeting today at 7:00 pm.
† LYF SWIM NIGHT On Sunday, August 16, at 5:30 pm there will be a LYF swim night hosted by the Goldens. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided and the youth should bring a side to share. Parents are invited because we will have a short meeting that evening to discuss another fundraising option, upcoming activities for the rest of the year, and registration deadlines for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL/CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING There will be a short meeting next Sunday, August 16, right after the Sunday School hour to discuss plans for rally day, which will be held August 30, and class divisions for the fall quarter. All those helping with our Christian Education or interested in helping are encouraged to attend.
† EVEREST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who helped this year. The kids had a wonderful week learning about God’s awesome power! God has the power to provide, comfort, heal, forgive, and love us forever! “HOLD ON!”
† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will meet this Thursday, August 13, at 9:30 am. After this week, the group will be changing their meeting day to Tuesday; the time will be the same, 9:30 – 10:30 am.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY has been set for Sunday, August 30. There will be a kick-off event and special activities during Sunday School. Also, the children will be singing with the Shepherd’s Strings during the service that morning. The theme for Rally Day is Noah’s Arc so join us for some fun water games and food at the carnival which will happen right after the Sunday School hour, around 11:30 am.
† MEAL DELIVERY Monday, August 17, through Friday, August 21, is Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center. If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.
† PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Thank you to all those who have helped with the installation of the new playground! It was wonderful to have so many people involved in putting it together. A special thanks goes to Earl K, Bill C., and Bob S. who spent many extra hours in the heat (and rain) between Saturdays finishing up the holes, pouring concrete, etc. What a special gift of their time and talents!
† AN INVITATION FROM PASTOR SCHUMACHER On Sunday, August 16, at 2 pm, the members of Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora will .be having a special “Service of Thanksgiving and Praise.” The occasion is to celebrate with Pastor Schumacher the loving kindness and tender mercies our Lord has extended to him during his fifty years of ministry.