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† IN OUR PRAYERS  LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E. undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† CONGRATULATIONS to Brittany G. and Stephen S. who were united in marriage yesterday, here at Good Shepherd.  We rejoice with them and pray for God’s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife.

† SPEAKING TO US TODAY  Tim and Hope Mehl will be traveling overseas this year to Concordia Middle School in Chiayi, Taiwan where they hope to serve Christ as teachers.  After the service today, they will talk a little bit about who they are, what they will be doing, and how you might support them in their work.

† NEW THIS SATURDAY  The VBS Kick-off party will be a little different this year.  We want everyone to come and join us for a potluck water fun party here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, July 21, at 4:00 pm!  The meat will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.  There will be several fun/wet water activities for the kids and the young at heart to participate in, so come prepared to get wet if you want or just enjoy watching the kids have fun!  We hope to have everyone come out to enjoy this fun fellowship event to start out a great week of learning and activities for our children!

† VBS DONATIONS  There is a poster board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS.  There a few items that haven’t been claimed.  If you’d like to help with these items please take a post-it note or two and return the item/items with the note attached to the church by Sunday, July 22.  Thanks for your help!

† VBS HELP NEEDED  There is a work day scheduled this Saturday, July 21, at 9:00 am, to help make and set up decorations for VBS.  Any and all help would be appreciated, more hands make fun and faster work.  If you have questions, please contact Nichole B.

† VBS REGISTRATION  If you haven’t already registered for VBS please   take the time to do so.  There is a table set up in the narthex under the  education bulletin board with registration forms.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http//vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.

† WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP  The Women’s Fellowship Group will    be meeting every 4^th Saturday of the month at 10:00 am in the church  Fellowship Hall.  Any and all women are welcome to join us for brunch and fellowship time.  Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 28.  Please join us and feel free to invite others!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E. undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VBS DONATIONS  There is a poster board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS.  Please stop to check it out and see if there are items you would be willing to donate.  Take a post-it note or several and return the item/items with the note attached to the church by Sunday, July 15, unless it is fresh fruit.  Fresh fruit can be returned on July 22.  Thanks for your help!

† LYF FIREWORKS STAND  Thank you to those who stopped to visit us at the fireworks stand.  It was a hot, but successful year! 

† VBS HELP NEEDED  Work days have been scheduled to help make and set up decorations for VBS.  The dates are Saturday, July 14 & 21 at 9:00 am.  Any and all help would be appreciated, more hands make fun and faster work.  If you have questions, please contact Nichole B.

† VBS REGISTRATION  If you haven’t already registered for VBS please   take the time to do so.  There is a table set up in the narthex under the  education bulletin board with registration forms.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http//vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.

† NEW THIS YEAR  The VBS Kick-off party will be a little different this year.  We want everyone to come and join us for a potluck water fun party here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, July 21, at 4:00 pm!  The meat will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.  There will be   several fun/wet water activities for the kids and the young at heart to participate in, so come prepared to get wet if you want or just enjoy watching the kids have fun!  We hope to have everyone come out to enjoy this fun fellowship event to start out a great week of learning and activities for our children!

† WATERING AT THE CHURCH  GSLC is looking for youth and adults who would be willing to help with watering around the church grounds this summer.  If you would be able to help with this, please contact Doug S.  It would be great to have a lot of people willing to help out so it isn’t so much work for any one person!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† 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  The D. Family, at the death of Tom D.; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E., undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† FUNERAL  The visitation and funeral for Tom D. will be held tomorrow July 2, at Good Shepherd.  The visitation is scheduled for 10:00 am and the funeral to follow at 11:00 am.

† VBS REGISTRATION  There is a table set up in the narthex under the education bulletin board with registration forms for this year’s VBS.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http//vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.  REMINDER: If you would like this year’s VBS t-shirt you will need to register by today.

† VBS DONATIONS  There is a poster board in the narthex with supplies needed for this year’s VBS.  Please stop to check it out and see if there   are items you would be willing to donate.  Take a post-it note or several and return the item/items with the note attached to the church by Sunday, July 15, unless it is fresh fruit.  Fresh fruit can be returned on July 22.  Thanks for your help!

† LYF FIREWORKS STAND  Good Shepherd’s Youth Group is running a fireworks stand at 1200 Briarbrook, across from Casey’s, in Carl Junction, as a fundraiser.  It will be open through July 4.  There are coupons on the round table in the narthex, be sure to pick one up!  Come purchase all your fireworks here and help support our LYF! 

† VBS HELPERS  Are you interested in helping with this year’s vacation bible school?  The theme this year is “Splash Canyon – God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride.”  The dates will be July 22 – July 26.  We are in need of group leaders, group helpers, station assistants, etc.  In addition we will be needing some help with our kick-off potluck and water games day which will be held at the church on Saturday, July 21.  If you would like to help out with either of these or both, please let Nicole Backerman or Cindy Eaton know or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† WATERING AT THE CHURCH  GSLC is looking for youth and adults who would be willing to help with watering around the church grounds this summer.  If you would be able to help with this, please contact Doug S.  It would be great to have a lot of people willing to help out so it isn’t so much work for any one person!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† 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  LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Cindy E. undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Jamie I.; undergoing further evaluation after suffering a mini stroke; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home;  Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VBS REGISTRATION  There is a table set up in the narthex under the    education bulletin board with registration forms for this year’s VBS.  Or, you can also register for Vacation Bible School online, you can do that at: http://vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.  REMINDER: If you would like this year’s VBS t-shirt you will need to register by July 1.

† LYF FIREWORKS STAND  Good Shepherd’s Youth Group will be running a fireworks stand at 1200 Briarbrook, across from Casey’s, in Carl Junction, as a fundraiser.  It will be open June 29 through July 4.  Come purchase all your fireworks here and help support our LYF!

† SUMMER WORSHIP  For the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it begins at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and Bible class will be at 10:30 am.

† VBS HELPERS  Are you interested in helping with this year’s vacation    bible school?  The theme this year is “Splash Canyon – God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride.”  The dates will be July 22 – July 26.  We are in need of group leaders, group helpers, station assistants, etc.  In addition we will be needing some help with our kick-off potluck and water games day which will be held at the church on Saturday, July 21.  If you would like to help out with either of these or both, please let Nicole Backerman or Cindy Eaton know or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† WATERING AT THE CHURCH  GSLC is looking for youth and adults        who would be willing to help with watering around the church grounds this summer.  If you would be able to help with this, please contact Doug Schnelle, 434-0764.  It would be great to have a lot of people willing to help out so it isn’t so much work for any one person!

† SUMMER QUARTER OFFERINGS  The offerings from Adult Bible class/Sunday School and VBS for the summer quarter will be going to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Missions in Joplin.  A donation of $15.00 provides one bed for one night.  For that amount, a shower, hygiene items, a set of clothing/shoes, a bed and laundry facilities are provided.  Let’s see how many nights GSLC can provide with our summer offerings.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the summer are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† LWML SUMMER QUARTERLIES are on the table by the nursery in the  narthex.

† 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.

† 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.