† IN OUR PRAYERS LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E. undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† CONGRATULATIONS to Brittany G. and Stephen S. who were united in marriage yesterday, here at Good Shepherd. We rejoice with them and pray for God’s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife.
† SPEAKING TO US TODAY Tim and Hope Mehl will be traveling overseas this year to Concordia Middle School in Chiayi, Taiwan where they hope to serve Christ as teachers. After the service today, they will talk a little bit about who they are, what they will be doing, and how you might support them in their work.
† NEW THIS SATURDAY The VBS Kick-off party will be a little different this year. We want everyone to come and join us for a potluck water fun party here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, July 21, at 4:00 pm! The meat will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. There will be several fun/wet water activities for the kids and the young at heart to participate in, so come prepared to get wet if you want or just enjoy watching the kids have fun! We hope to have everyone come out to enjoy this fun fellowship event to start out a great week of learning and activities for our children!
† VBS DONATIONS There is a poster board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS. There a few items that haven’t been claimed. If you’d like to help with these items please take a post-it note or two and return the item/items with the note attached to the church by Sunday, July 22. Thanks for your help!
† VBS HELP NEEDED There is a work day scheduled this Saturday, July 21, at 9:00 am, to help make and set up decorations for VBS. Any and all help would be appreciated, more hands make fun and faster work. If you have questions, please contact Nichole B.
† VBS REGISTRATION If you haven’t already registered for VBS please take the time to do so. There is a table set up in the narthex under the education bulletin board with registration forms. Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http//vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.
† WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP The Women’s Fellowship Group will be meeting every 4th Saturday of the month at 10:00 am in the church Fellowship Hall. Any and all women are welcome to join us for brunch and fellowship time. Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 28. Please join us and feel free to invite others!
† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin. A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night. For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided. Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.