† IN OUR PRAYERS Rick C., hospitalized; Ruby S., suffering from shingles for the last month; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., at National Health Center in Joplin after a fall; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† GSLC CELEBRATES 30 YEARS This fall marks the 30th year of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. To celebrate this milestone, the Fellowship Committee is planning a pot-luck lunch for Sunday, November 5, after the 10:45 am service. The Fellowship Committee will be providing the dessert, cake & ice cream. Everyone is asked to bring a dish or two to share, a German theme has been suggested, but of course, all dishes are welcome. Hoping to have everyone together for a wonderful celebration of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church!
† SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN The Sunday School students plan to sing in church on Sunday, November 5, at the beginning of the 10:45 am service to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Good Shepherd.
† HELP NEEDED The altar guild is in need of some more help. If you would be able to help with communion setup and cleanup for the month of November, please contact Janet C., or the church office, 358-1325.
† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY It is time for a new GSLC photo directory. Pictures for the new directory will be taken toward the end of October. There are sign-up sheets on the round table in the narthex, so you can schedule a time to have your picture taken. In addition, we will be in need of some help during the scheduled times to welcome people and make sure all of their directory information is correct. If you could help during any of these times, please use the volunteer sheet on the round table to sign up or contact the church office, 358-1325.
† ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT STOOL GSLC is in need of an adjustable height stool as part of our equipment for taking the directory photos. If you have one you would be willing to lend for a couple of weeks please contact Karen M.
† 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!
† JANITORIAL STAFF GSLC is seeking a person to fill the upstairs cleaning position. If you are interested in this position, please contact the church office, 358-1325.
† VOTERS’ MEETING At our upcoming Voters’ Meeting on Sunday, October 22 at 7:00 pm, our congregation has the opportunity (though we are not required) to nominate individuals for various Missouri District positions. If you would like more information contact Pastor Mehl. As noted in the Oct. Newsletter, at our next Voters’ Meeting we are required to nominate a lay person from our congregation to represent us at circuit and district gatherings. Keep that in mind as well. Of course, the normal business of approving a budget and electing officers for 2018 will also occur at this meeting.
† LWML FALL RALLY Have you ever been to an LWML Rally? Do you even know what an LWML Rally really is? Come find out as our own LWML hosts the Fall Rally here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, Nov. 4. All women (and men) are invited. Registration with coffee and rolls begins at 9:30 am and the Rally starts at 10:00 am. There will be a portrayal of Katie Luther, a lesson on addiction and a delicious lunch will be provided. We hope you will come and enjoy this wonderful day of fellowship.
SERMON AUDIO Good Shepherd is now sharing audio of Pastor Mehl’s sermons each week at https://soundcloud.com/gslc-carthage. You may use this link to subscribe on your smartphone app, such as Apple Podcasts or BeyondPod (Android): http://bit.ly/gslcsermons. These links are also available to click on at the church Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gslc.carthage