† IN OUR PRAYERS Tom & Linda D., suffering severe back pain; Janice H., recovering from knee surgery at Wildwood Skilled Nursing Facility; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Lars and Abbi D. at the baptism of their son, Otto Paul D., after the service this morning. Otto was born February 6, 2016. His Sponsors are Kristen B. and AJ S. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.
† 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!
† VOTERS’ MEETING RESULTS There was a Special Voters’ Meeting held on June 5 following the service. With a quorum present, the voters resolved to adopt the resolution to the constitution and the ministry description.
† VBS REGISTRATION Vacation Bible School will be held July 24 – 28, 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. Please, make sure to fill out a registration form if you are participating or helping and include your t-shirt size so Nicole can order the shirts soon. You can use one sheet for multiple members in a family if you want, but be sure to include all their shirt sizes.
† MEAL DELIVERY Thank you, to all those who helped with the Over 60 Center meal delivery this past week. What a great way to help support our local community!
† NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING BIBLE STUDY There is a Bible Study this evening at 7:00 pm for the youth going to the National Gathering.
† CROSSLINES WORK DAY GSLC’s regular work day at Crosslines in Carthage has changed from the third Friday of every month to the fourth Thursday of every month.
† PORTALS OF PRAYER You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† FLOWER CHART Our flower fund is running low and there are several empty dates coming up on the calendar for the next few months. If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall by the water fountain. If you would rather help out by making a small donation to the flower fund that would also be greatly appreciated.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS For the first couple of quarters in 2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings will be going to Children’s Haven in Joplin. If you would like to monitor our progress, keep an eye on our bulletin board downstairs that will track our Sunday School offerings!