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† 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.

† CHILDREN’S MESSAGE EXTENSION  Weather permitting, after the service, children who want to, can come outside and get their picture taken in a pile of leaves!  Pictures will be printed and distributed at a later time.

† WEDDING  Jim F. and Diana B. are getting married at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Friday, October 25, at 6:00 pm.  They would like to invite their GSLC family to be a part of the start of their new life together.  Please RSVP to (417)850-7113.

† THANK YOU  The LWML 50/50 Fundraiser was a big success raising over $260.00.  To all those who purchased, thank you for your generosity! 

† 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.

† THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING is scheduled for next Sunday,        October 27, right after the Bible Class hour.  At this meeting, members   will be voting to approve the budget for 2020 and will be electing officers beginning terms in 2020.  The nominating committee, appointed by the voters in the July meeting, is proposing the following slate of officers:

President:	Greg G
Vice President	Curt S.
Secretary:	Jo C.
Financial Secretary	Glenn M.
Board of Elders:	Shawn P. & Chad K.
Trustees:	Todd M. & Doug D.
Board of Ed. Chair:	Petra M.

The congregation may make additional nominations from the floor at the Voters’ Meeting.

† 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY  The Thursday morning Bible Study and Fellowship group has just started a new topic, the book of Matthew.  If you are free on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, please come and join the group.  Now would be the perfect time to start!

† MEAL DELIVERY  Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is the week of October 7-11.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† THE ANNUAL MEN’S FISHING/CAMPOUT will be held this Friday,          October 4^th at Dale’s Fish’n Hole.  There are maps and a sign-up sheet 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the  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.

† 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.

† 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.

† THE OVER 70’S DINNER is tonight 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!  Hope to see you there! 

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY  The Thursday morning Bible Study and Fellowship group has just started a new topic, the book of Matthew.  If you are free on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, please come and join the group.  Now would be the perfect time to start!

† MEAL DELIVERY  Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is the week of October 7-11.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† THE ANNUAL MEN’S FISHING/CAMPOUT  Mark the date on your calendar, the men’s fishing/campout will be held October 4^th at Dale’s Fish’n Hole.  There are maps and a sign-up sheet 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† 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.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the  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.

† 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.