† IN OUR PRAYERS Gary D., Greg D.’s brother, after unsuccessful cancer surgery; Tom & Linda D., suffering back pain and other health issues; Gary B., suffering health issues; Janice H., recovering from knee surgery at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† VOTERS’ MEETING The regular Voters’ Meeting will be held today at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall.
† CAVE QUEST VBS Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s VBS possible! It takes a lot of help to put such a special event together and we really appreciate all the hard work. What a wonderful and enjoyable week it was learning about following JESUS, the light of the world.
† VBS EXCESS FOOD There is a freewill offering basket in the narthex and some leftover VBS food items. Please come and see if there is anything you might want/need.
† LCMS NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING Eight youth members and two adult leaders of our congregation recently returned from the LCMS National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. They would like to say thank you to GSLC for all the support in helping with their fundraising and in praying for them while they were enjoying this amazing experience together. The group would like to share with the congregation a little of what occurred during this week long trip. They will give a presentation today during the Adult Bible Class. Please come join them to hear them tell about their experience!
† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING A Voter’s meeting has been scheduled for August 14 at 7:00 pm to review the pastoral candidates submitted by the Call committee. A brief summary of the candidates will be provided prior to the meeting with the intent of potentially voting to issue a Call to one of the candidates.
† STEPHEN MINISTRY As Earl has reported in the July newsletter, Good Shepherd will be hosting our second Stephen Ministry class this fall. This is open to all GSLC members and any other people that might be interested in this caregiving ministry. After the service today and on August 14, several Stephen Minsters will be available in the conference room to provide additional information and to answer questions about becoming a Stephen Minister. We encourage anyone interested in this ministry to stop in and learn more about this distinctively Christian caregiving ministry.
† LUTHERAN NIGHT AT THE BALLGAME Friday, August 12, is Lutheran Night with the Springfield Cardinals. The game starts at 7:10 pm and the ticket price is $9.00, which includes a Springfield Cardinals cap and post-game fireworks. If you would like to attend, there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. The ticket money should to be given to Jim Garoutte no later than August 7.
† LWML will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
† 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.