† IN OUR PRAYERS Katherine R., recovering from surgery for a broken hip; Mary Beth C., recovering from a broken wrist; Wynette Q., recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor;Sue V., at St. Luke’s in Carthage receiving rehab after a broken hip; Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Alex and Hannah R. at the baptism of their daughter, Violet Marie R. in the service this morning. Violet was born March 14, 2019. Her sponsors are Rev. Jeff and Sarah Dukeman and Allison R. We ask God to bless this family always with His love and grace.
† EASTER THANK YOU What a beautiful Easter morning! Thanks to all those who had a hand in making it all so wonderful. Special thanks to everyone who helped put the Easter Breakfast together. Thanks to those who donated to the Easter egg hunt and the youth for taking care of it. Thanks to all who donated lilies and those who help decorate the church. And what terrific weather, praise be to God!
† LWML SPRING RALLY will be held at Grace in Aurora this afternoon. The theme is “The Truth will Set You Free”. Registration is at 2:30 pm and the Rally begins at 3:00 pm.
† PRESENTATION On Sunday, May 5, during Bible Study, Lydia Nicholas will be talking about and sharing pictures from her mission trip to Mexico.
† BREAKFAST IN THE PARK LWML will host their annual Breakfast in the Park on Saturday, May 11, at 10:00 am for all ladies of the congregation. It will be held at Jennifer Shannon’s home, in Carthage.
Hostesses are Jennifer S. and Libby S. Come enjoy a relaxing fun morning with your fellow women from Good Shepherd.
† DOUG S. would like to say a heartfelt thank you for graciously letting him plant and talk about the dogwood tree. He really enjoyed it and it made his whole day special!
† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING The Spring quarter offerings from both Sunday School and Adult Bible Class will be going to LovinGrace in Joplin. This is a faith based organization that provides a Christian-based approach for helping young women who have aged-out of foster care, are homeless, or have limited support systems to obtain the skills and education they need to live a productive life on their own.
† LWML QUARTERLIES The LWML Spring quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† SUMMER HELP WANTED Doug S. is looking for a Jr High or High School aged student to help him out with light yard work on Saturdays this summer. If you would like to earn some extra money this summer and are available Saturdays, contact Doug.
† NURSERY/CRY ROOM Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.
† 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.