† IN OUR PRAYERS The S. family, at the death of Andy S.; 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.
† VOTERS’ MEETING There will be a very short Voters’ Meeting right after the service today to address the heating/air conditioning repairs the church has been needing. We hope to wrap it up in plenty of time to get everyone to Bible Class and Sunday School on time.
† SAVE THE DATE The Over 70’s Dinner is set for Sunday, September 22, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm! The menu will include fall comfort foods with your choice of ham or turkey, dinner rolls, salad, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and creamy corn. Dessert is pie a la mode, yum! RSVP to Libby S. Hope to see you there!
† SHEPHERD’S OWN After a summer break, the Shepherd’s Own men’s choir has resumed meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the rear of the sanctuary. If you have time to commit to a regular schedule of rehearsals and performances, a good ear for acapella harmony, and enjoy singing praises to the Lord, you are most welcome to join this group. Please speak with John Nicholas or any other Shepherd’s Own member if you are interested or need additional information.
† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter are going to the Jasper County branch of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). This is a joint community support effort with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin. Thanks to all the generous giving over the summer, GSLC will be able to donate a total of $965.00. That is AWESOME!
† ALTAR GUILD The Altar Guild could use more people to assist them with Sunday morning Communion setup. If this is something that you would be able to help out with, please mention it to Janet Chambers or contact the church office, 358-1325. Many hands make light work.
† 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.
† 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.
† ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.