† IN OUR PRAYERS Helen, Clarice O’s daughter, recovering from surgery; 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.
† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING A Voters’ 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.
† TEENS REACHING TEENS Rachel E. will be leading a free training session – Teens Reaching Teens in the Digital Age – for the youth in our congregation and churches in the surrounding area on Saturday, August 20. There is an insert in the bulletin today with more information.
† 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 on August 14, several Stephen Ministers 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.
† MEAL DELIVERY Monday, August 15, through Friday, August 19, 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.
† 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.
† BACK TO TWO SERVICES Starting Sunday, September 4, 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.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY has been set for Sunday, August 28. There will be a balloon launch and a special activities during Sunday School. That evening, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, there will be a Rally Day Slumber Party with movies, games, and snacks. We won’t actually sleep over (it’s a school night) but feel free to come in your PJ’s if you’d like.
† 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.
† 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.