† IN OUR PRAYERS Andrew S., at Mercy McCune Brooks; Carlin P., recovering from shoulder surgery; Helen, Clarice O’s daughter, recovering from surgery; Gary B., suffering health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Gary D., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING This evening, at 7:00 pm, there is a Special Voters’ Meeting to review the pastoral candidates submitted by the Call Committee with the intent of potentially voting to issue a Call to one of the candidates. A brief summary of the candidates is available in the narthex on the round table.
† 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 this Saturday, August 20 from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.
† 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 care giving ministry. After the service today 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 care giving ministry.
† MEAL DELIVERY GSLC’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center starts this Monday, August 15, and goes through Friday, August 19. If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.
† Nominating Committee If you would be willing to serve on the nominating committee this fall please contact Dave Wacker. The nominating committee is responsible for providing a slate of willing individuals to serve in elected positions of our Lord’s church here at Good Shepherd.
† Organist Needed If you or someone you know can play the piano or organ and would be willing to play for church one Sunday per month, please let Pastor or Greg Golden know. We are looking to add another player to the organist roster!
† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will not meet this Tuesday, August 16. Class will resume on Tuesday, August 23.
† 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.
† Andrew Lyle Wydeck Jr of Campbell Hill, IL, passed away Sunday, August 7, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. For the past 10 years, Lyle & Sarah had traveled the U.S. working with Laborers for Christ on church construction projects. He was involved with several projects connected with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 10 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Campbell Hill, at 10:00 am.