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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Chester and Charlene S., Blane’s Grandparents, recovering at home from various illnesses but improving; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  We have had such a fun summer learning about the fruit of the Spirit. Summer Sunday School will conclude today. The kids would like to share a couple of songs during the service.  We will not have Sunday School September 1.

† RALLY DAY/PIE AUCTION  The annual Sunday School Rally Day and the LWML Pie Auction will be held on September 8 to kick off the new Sunday School year!  This will include a potluck sponsored by the LWML.  LWML plans to provide the meat dishes and encourages everyone to come and join us and bring a side to share.  The 2024 Rally Day theme will be “Donut” Worry, Jesus Loves You.  There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for people who would like to donate a dozen donuts for Rally Day.

† JR CONFIRMATION  Jr. Confirmation class will begin after Labor Day.  It will start with a parent meeting on September 4, at 6:30 pm downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new  confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION  For the next few Sundays, Good Shepherd will be collecting school supplies for Immanuel Lutheran School in Lockwood to support them as the school year begins.  The items that would be most helpful include Expo erasers & markers, tissues, paper clips, staples, disinfectant wipes, Crayola   water colors, college ruled notebooks, college & wide ruled loose leaf paper, multi colored cardstock paper, AA & AAA batteries, and $5-$10 gift card for teacher rewards.  There is a collection box in the narthex.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Janet C., recovering from a car accident; Chester and  Charlene S, Blane’s Grandparents, recovering at home  from various illnesses but improving; Jim B, undergoing treatment for   pancreatic cancer; Stephen  Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  We have had such a fun summer learning about the fruit of the Spirit. Summer Sunday School will conclude August 25. The kids would like to share a couple of songs that they have been singing this summer during the service.  We will not have Sunday School September 1.  Sunday School Rally Day and the LWML Pie Auction will be held on September 8!

† JR CONFIRMATION  Jr. Confirmation class will begin after Labor Day.  It will start with a parent meeting on September 4, at 6:30 pm downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new  confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION  For the next few Sundays, Good Shepherd will be collecting school supplies for Immanuel Lutheran School in Lockwood to support them as the school year begins.  The items that would be most helpful include Expo erasers & markers, tissues, paper clips, staples, disinfectant wipes, Crayola   water colors, college ruled notebooks, college & wide ruled loose leaf paper, multi colored cardstock paper, AA & AAA batteries, and $5-$10 gift card for teacher rewards.  There is a collection box in the narthex.

† SUMMER OFFERING  The offerings from VBS and Summer Adult Bible Class & Sunday School will be donated to support Higher Power Garage, a Joplin-based organization.  It has a mission to ‘provide safe and reliable transportation to those in need.’  Higher Power Garage works to ‘shine God’s light and be an example of His love through the repairs they provide.