† IN OUR PRAYERS The K. Family, at the death of Kes; Stella Q., at Silver Creek, (3321 Texas Ave, Joplin, MO 64804), struggling with her loss of memory; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Mary C., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† FUNERAL SERVICE The funeral service for Kes Kester will be held at Good Shepherd tomorrow at 2:30 pm. There will be a visitation before the service at 1:30 pm.
† GUEST PASTOR It is wonderful to have Reverend Gary Asmus, retired pastor from Joplin, MO, and his wife, Lorraine, here today. Thank you, Reverend Asmus, for leading the services today.
† INSTALLATION SERVICE Missouri District Vice-President, Reverend William Marler, will install Reverend Silas Mehl as sole pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran this afternoon at 2:00 pm. Please come and join us. There will be refreshments following the service.
† BIBLE INSTITUTE Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin has invited Good Shepherd to a two session Bible Institute, “A Man Named Martin, The Moment”. The second session will be held on Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
† SINGLE SENIOR LADIES A new group of single, senior ladies is forming at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Come join them for some fellowship, fun and snacks next Sunday, February 26, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm in the church conference room. Bring a snack to share with about 15 people. For questions or more information, please contact Ann Luce at 358-4122.
† MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Good Shepherd would like to start a morning men’s bible study that would meet one morning a week around 6:30 am (before work) at a breakfast location in Joplin. If you would be interested in participating in this bible study please contact the church office, 358-1325, or Greg Golden, 850-6550.
† LENT starts Wednesday, March 1, with our Ash Wednesday services. We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.
† SAVE THE DATE The Annual Ladies Night Out Dinner, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, is set for Sunday, March 19 at 5:00 pm. Make plans to join us for this fun evening. Watch for more information in the March Newsletter.
† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS is taking a break until Pastor Mehl gets settled in.
† “SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY A great big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year’s Souper Bowl Sunday drive to help fill the shelves of Crosslines of Carthage!
† 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.
† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.