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† IN OUR PRAYERS Earl G. and his family, at the death of Jody G.; Janet C., recovering from knee surgery; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Rhonda N., recovering from a fall; 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.

† WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP The Women’s Fellowship Group (formerly called the Mom’s 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 May 26. Please join us and feel free to invite others!

† OVER-70 DINNER The youth group is hosting our annual Over-70 Dinner on Sunday, June 3, beginning at 5:30 pm. The evening will include dinner, dessert and entertainment provided by the youth. Congregation members that are 70-years-old or older should expect to see an invitation in the mail. Please RSVP to Libby S. or          libbyshannon2016@gmail.com.

† 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 B. or Cindy E. know or you can contact the church office, 358-1325. Please       consider helping out with this worthwhile event that helps our children learn about Jesus’ love for us.

† FOOD DRIVE The Christian Education Committee would like for GSLC to help with the spring food drive at Bright Futures. We have chosen the month of May. If you would like to participate, please bring items that are pictured on the collection container provided in the narthex. Thanks for your help with this project.

† FLOWER CHART There are some empty Sundays coming up on the flower chart. If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING The offering from both Adult Bible Class and Sunday School for the spring quarter will be going to Ronald McDonald House. We are hoping to get enough money to purchase a couple of     their “Dream BIG items”. This could include two high chairs and a hedge trimmer. It would take around $300 to purchase these items. That seems like a reasonable goal for the quarter and what a great way to help out this great organization.

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  Janet C., recovering from knee surgery; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Rhonda N., recovering from a fall; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† CONGRATULATIONS  We rejoice with Bradley & Donya M. at the birth of their baby boy, Kanyon M.  Kanyon was born April 30, in Joplin, MO.

† CONGRATULATIONS  We rejoice with Tim & Kahlie M. at the birth of their baby boy, Caleb M.  Caleb was born April 30, in Joplin, MO.

† SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS LUTHERAN NIGHT  On Friday, June 1, the Springfield Cardinals will be having Lutheran Night at the ballpark.  The game time is 7:10 pm.  Tickets, which are $15.00, will include a Springfield Cardinals cap and a t-shirt.  There will also be post-game fireworks that night.  If you have questions, please contact Jim G.  There is a sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex, remember to include your shirt sizes (Youth Sm – Adult 3XL).  The deadline for payment is today.

† 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.  Please consider helping out with this worthwhile event that helps our children learn about Jesus’ love for us.

† FOOD DRIVE  The Christian Education Committee would like for GSLC to help with the spring food drive at Bright Futures.  We have chosen the month of May.  If you would like to participate, please bring items that are pictured on the collection container provided in the narthex.  Thanks for your help with this project.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING  The offering from both Adult Bible Class and Sunday School for the spring quarter will be going to Ronald McDonald House.  We are hoping to get enough money to purchase a couple of their “Dream BIG items”.  This could include two high chairs and a hedge trimmer.  It would take around $300 to purchase these items.  That seems like a reasonable goal for the quarter and what a great way to help out this great organization.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Janet C., recovering from knee surgery; Carol L., recovering from another surgery; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Andy S., recovering from an infection; Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Rhonda N., recovering from a fall; Lee Ann C., undergoing physical therapy at Joplin Health and Rehab; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Brandon and Tara W. at the baptism of their daughter, Elsie Elizabeth W., in the 10:45 am service this morning.  Elsie was born January 24, 2018.  Elsie’s sponsors are Josh and Meghan V.  We ask God to bless this family always with His love and grace.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING  The offering from both Adult Bible Class and Sunday School for the spring quarter will be going to Ronald McDonald House.  We are hoping to get enough money to purchase a couple of their “Dream BIG items”.  This could include two high chairs and a hedge trimmer.  It would take around $300 to purchase these items.  That seems like a reasonable goal for the quarter and what a great way to help out this great organization.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The Spring Rally of the Southwest Zone of Missouri LWML will be held this afternoon in Shell Knob.  Individuals attending the rally will carpool and leave Good Shepherd at 12:30 pm.

† SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS LUTHERAN NIGHT  On Friday, June 1, the Springfield Cardinals will be having Lutheran Night at the ballpark.  The game time is 7:10 pm.  Tickets, which are $15.00, will include a Springfield Cardinals cap and a t-shirt.  There will also be post-game fireworks that night.  If you have questions, please contact Jim G.  There is a sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex, remember to include your shirt sizes (Youth Sm – Adult 3XL).  The deadline for payment is May 6.

† BREAKFAST IN THE PARK  The LWML will host their annual Breakfast in the Park next Saturday, May 5, at 10:00 am.  It will be held at the Carthage Municipal Park in the large picnic shelter, so it will be held rain or shine.  This is for all ladies of the congregation.  You are welcome to bring your children – we will be right by the playground.  Hostesses are Judy G. and Diana E.

† THANK YOU  The shoe drive has come to an end and Donya M. would like to thank everyone who donated.

† 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.

† 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  Janet C., recovering from knee surgery;        Carol L., recovering from another surgery; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Andy S., recovering from an infection; Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Rhonda N., recovering from a fall; Lee Ann C., undergoing physical therapy at Joplin Health and Rehab; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† GRADUATES  In the May issue of the Shepherd’s Staff we want to recognize all those who are graduating or have graduated this school year from either high school, college, or trade school. If you would like your student included, please submit a photo along with a bio to the church office by Tuesday, April 24.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING  The offering from both Adult Bible Class and Sunday School for the spring quarter will be going to Ronald McDonald House.  We are hoping to get enough money to purchase a couple of their “Dream BIG items”.  This could include two high chairs and a hedge trimmer.  It would take around $300 to purchase these items.  That seems like a reasonable goal for the quarter and what a great way to help out this great organization.

† MOM’S GROUP  Good Shepherd is trying to establish a Mom’s Group.  This month the LWML will be hosting a Brunch for moms on Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.  Brunch will be provided. If you are interested in getting together with other moms and visiting, sharing advice, having devotions/bible study and just enjoying fellowship time together, this is the group for you!  Any and all moms are invited to join us.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The Spring Rally of the Southwest Zone of Missouri LWML will be held next Sunday, April 29 in Shell Knob.  Individuals attending the rally will carpool and leave Good Shepherd at 12:30 pm.

† SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS LUTHERAN NIGHT  On Friday, June 1, the Springfield Cardinals will be having Lutheran Night at the ballpark.  The game time is 7:10 pm.  Tickets, which are $15.00, will include a Springfield Cardinals cap and a t-shirt.  There will also be post-game fireworks that night.  If you have questions, please contact Jim G.  There is a sign-up  sheet on the round table in the narthex, remember to include your shirt sizes (Youth Sm – Adult 3XL).  The deadline for payment is May 6.

† BREAKFAST IN THE PARK  The LWML will host their annual Breakfast in the Park on Saturday, May 5, at 10:00 am.  It will be held at the Carthage Municipal Park in the large picnic shelter, so it will be held rain or shine.  This is for all ladies of the congregation.  You are welcome to bring your children — we will be right by the playground.  Hostesses are Judy G. and Diana E.

† THANK YOU  The shoe drive has come to an end and Donya M. would like to thank everyone who donated.

† 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.