† IN OUR PRAYERS Barbara S., recovering from hip replacement surgery; 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.
† MEAL DELIVERY Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, October 7-11. If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.
† RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS This morning, during the service, Good Shepherd will be receiving new members, Brett Collier and Michael & Kelly Willis. We are thankful to have them as a part of our church family.
† LWML This morning we are observing LWML Sunday. Members will acolyte, serve as lectors and ushers. The mission of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world. One of the main functions of the LWML is to support missions here and around the world through the collection of Mites, see the insert which shows our Mites at work! Place your extra change in one of the Mite collection boxes located in the Narthex. Thank you!
† LWML FUNDRAISER is today and we are offering select Avon products for our LWML-Breast Cancer 50/50 fundraiser. October is national ‘support breast cancer research /find a cure’ month and what a great cause for LWML to help support. Remember everything you purchase will go to support both these great groups evenly, yes, 50/50! Stop by and shop our table after the church service. It’s a WIN-WIN for all!!
† YOUTH GROUP The Youth Group is collecting small toys and items for Operation Christmas Child through the month of October. Shoe boxes (and similarly sized boxes) are packed with a “wow” item like a doll or ball, other small gifts and toiletries, and a special note. We are looking for items targeted at the following age groups: boys & girls aged 2-4, 5-9, & 10-14, along with shoe boxes to pack. We cannot pack any liquids, used items, candy, aerosols, army men/costumes, knives/gun toys. Check the October Newsletter for a list of suggested donation items. A collection box will be placed outside the youth room and upstairs in the Narthex.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL/ADULT BIBLE CLASS OFFERING The GSLC Christian Education Committee would like our Fall Quarter offerings to go to help a missionary family. Tim and Hope Mehl, who are missionaries in Taiwan, will be helping to get us connected with a missionary family in need of funds for this year.
† LWML QUARTERLIES The LWML Fall Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† PORTALS OF PRAYER The new Portals of Prayer for the Fall are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† 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.