IN OUR PRAYERS Tom D., following surgery on his knee; Sandy O., recovering from back surgery; Mary Ann L., recovering at home; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.
LWML MEETING There will be a brief LWML meeting after the early service today to designate another delegate and alternate to the District Convention in June.
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT DINNER begins this evening at 5:00 sharp when Branson performer Terry Sanders, aka Barney Fife, will show up to entertain us. Then we’ll head to the Fellowship Hall where the guys will serve the gals a delicious dinner. Also, don’t forget to bring a dessert to share for the much anticipated, and now infamous, dessert buffet.
TOTAL SOUPER BOWL TALLY A total of 365 cans of soup were collected for Crosslines. THANK YOU, GOOD SHEPHERD!
ELDERS’ MEETING The Elders will meet tomorrow evening at 7:00.
WEDNESDAY EVENING TIME CHANGES Please note in the bulletin the time changes during Lent for the Wednesday evening activities.
ASH WEDNESDAY Lent starts this Wednesday with Ash Wednesday services both at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. There will be the dispensation of ashes and the celebrating of the Lord’s Supper at both services. A part of the passion story will be read each midweek service. If you want to bring your lunch to the early service, you are most welcome to eat in the fellowship hall after the service.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LENT As part of Lent this year, we will be collecting school supplies for Lora Samuelson to take with her on her mission trip to Haiti. They will be given to the children in the orphanage she visits. Each Sunday we will ask for a particular item that is needed. Next Sunday please bring #2 pencils with erasers on them. There will be a collection place in the narthex.
LENTEN CHALLENGE We have several Shoe Box Scripture Treasures which contains a memory verse for each week of the year. The Lenten challenge is for you to take one home and for the next year each week memorize a Bible passage. They are available in the Narthex.
THRIVENT WORKSHOP An Economic and Investment Outlook Update. Thursday, March 1, 6:30 pm, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. This event will help you gain a better understanding of the factors that effect financial markets and trends so you can make more informed investment decisions. FREE No financial products will be sold. Dinner by Chicken Mary’s. Contact Austin Rice, 888-243-8225 for more information and to register.
FLOWER CHART There are many empty spaces on the flower chart, so if you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway. Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.
SAM’S CLUB As a member of Good Shepherd, you can receive up to a $25 Sam’s Club Gift Card if you sign up or renew an existing Plus Membership or a $10 gift card if you join or renew your Advantage Membership. Certificates are available on the credenza in the narthex.
PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.
CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.
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.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.