† IN OUR PRAYERS Allie P., recovering after a fall; Katherine R., recovering from surgery for a broken hip; Sue V., at St. Luke’s 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.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ MEETING Today, following the Sunday School hour, there will be a teachers’ meeting to get prepared for the Fall quarter. The meeting will address the new curriculum which we will be starting in September. All current Sunday School teachers and helpers and anyone interested in teaching or helping are encouraged to attend this meeting.
† TIM & HOPE MEHL are here this morning and will be speaking during the Bible Class hour. They would like to talk to us about their first year in Taiwan. They will be heading to Taiwan again early in the Fall for a second year of Missionary work.
† ORGANIST A warm welcome to one of our new members, Nathan Pennington, who is playing the music for our service this morning. Thank you Nathan.
† SHEPHERD’S STRINGS The Shepherd’s Strings have started meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am at the church. If you would be interested in joining them, please come on Tuesdays and check it out.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY On Sunday, August 25, GSLC will be celebrating Rally Day for the start of the new Sunday School year. There will be a Sunday School celebration and a church potluck following Sunday School with grilled hot dogs & hamburgers and drinks provided. Everyone is invited just bring a dessert or side to share.
† MEAL DELIVERY Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is August 12 – 16. If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty Ellefsen, 358-6418.
† LUTHERAN STUDY BIBLES The Christian Ed Committee has heard some interest from a few of our Sunday School teachers and others interested in purchasing Lutheran Study Bibles. To help with the cost of the shipping and get a small discount, GSLC has ordered some Lutheran Study Bibles that we will be offering to the congregation for purchase. The cost of these Bibles will be $40.00. If you are interested in purchasing a Bible, please contact the church office, 358-1325.
† VBS LEFTOVERS There are a few items left over from VBS that are in the narthex on the table under the bulletin board. If you would like any of these items please feel free to take them. Also, if you see any pictures or name badges you would like to have, please take those as well.
† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to the Jasper County branch of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA is a national organization that places individuals with foster children to guide and support them through the process of finding a permanent home. This is a joint community support effort with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin.
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