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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Hans & Laura D., at the loss of their baby; Stella Q., at Silver Creek, (3321 Texas Ave, Joplin, MO 64804), struggling with her loss of memory; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† LENTEN DEVOTIONS  If you are looking for devotions to use during Lent, there are booklets on the information desk in the church narthex from the Lutheran Hour Ministries.  If you have not done a personal devotion or family devotion before, this would be a great time to start.

† BIBLE INSTITUTE  Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin has invited Good Shepherd to a two session Bible Institute, “A Man Named Martin, The Moment”.  The second session will be held on today from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

† SINGLE SENIOR LADIES  A new group of single, senior ladies is forming at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  Come join them for some fellowship, fun and snacks today from 1:00 – 5:00 pm in the church conference room.  Bring a snack to share with about 15 people.  For questions or more information, please contact Ann Luce at 358-4122.

† GIRLS IN GRADE 6 – 9 are invited to join Rachel Eaton from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Sundays, starting March 5.  They will have lunch (please supply your own) while Rachel leads a study based on Godly and Girly by Lacy Marsh.

† MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY  Good Shepherd would like to start a morning men’s bible study that would meet one morning a week around 6:30 am (before work) at a breakfast location in Joplin.  If you would be interested in participating in this bible study, please contact the church office, 358-1325, or Greg G.

† LENT starts Wednesday, March 1, with our Ash Wednesday services.  We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† A BIG THANKS to Doug S. for donating and helping put in the four new trees by the playground equipment!

† SCRIPTURE STUDY  During Lent, the Scripture Study Group is meeting a little earlier, 9:30 am, due to our 11:00 am Lent service.  If you are planning on attending the morning Lent service, you could come a little early and join them!

† SAVE THE DATE  The Annual Ladies Night Out Dinner, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, is set for Sunday, March 19 at 5:00 pm.  Make plans to join us for this fun evening.  Watch for more information in the March Newsletter.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is March 6-10.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† ALUMINUM CAN TABS  It’s time for GSLC to start collecting aluminum can tabs again!  Audrey G.’s Technology Student Association (TSA) team is collecting them to help Montana Cole.  Montana is a 14 year old girl from Kansas who has been fighting a brain tumor for the past 5 years.  The money from the tabs will go to help her family with all of the hospital bills.  Thanks for your help with this.

† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS is taking a break until Pastor Mehl gets settled in.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The K. Family, at the death of Kes; Stella Q., at Silver Creek, (3321 Texas Ave, Joplin, MO 64804), struggling with her loss of memory; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Mary C., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† FUNERAL SERVICE  The funeral service for Kes Kester will be held at Good Shepherd tomorrow at 2:30 pm.  There will be a visitation before  the service at 1:30 pm.

† GUEST PASTOR  It is wonderful to have Reverend Gary Asmus, retired pastor from Joplin, MO, and his wife, Lorraine, here today.  Thank you, Reverend Asmus, for leading the services today.

† INSTALLATION SERVICE  Missouri District Vice-President, Reverend William Marler, will install Reverend Silas Mehl as sole pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran this afternoon at 2:00 pm.  Please come and join us. There will be refreshments following the service.

† BIBLE INSTITUTE  Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin has invited Good Shepherd to a two session Bible Institute, “A Man Named Martin, The Moment”.  The second session will be held on Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

† SINGLE SENIOR LADIES  A new group of single, senior ladies is forming at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  Come join them for some fellowship, fun and snacks next Sunday, February 26, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm in the church conference room.  Bring a snack to share with about 15 people.  For questions or more information, please contact Ann Luce at 358-4122.

† MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY  Good Shepherd would like to start a morning men’s bible study that would meet one morning a week around 6:30 am (before work) at a breakfast location in Joplin.  If you would be interested in participating  in this bible study please contact the church office, 358-1325, or Greg Golden, 850-6550.

† LENT starts Wednesday, March 1, with our Ash Wednesday services.  We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† SAVE THE DATE  The Annual Ladies Night Out Dinner, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, is set for Sunday, March 19 at 5:00 pm.  Make plans to join us for this fun evening.  Watch for more information in the March Newsletter.

† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS is taking a break until Pastor Mehl gets settled in.

† “SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY  A great big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year’s Souper Bowl Sunday drive to help fill the shelves of Crosslines of Carthage!

† 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.