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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Gary D., Greg D.’s brother, after unsuccessful cancer surgery; Tom & Linda D., suffering back pain and other health issues; Gary B., suffering health issues; Janice H., recovering from knee surgery at home; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING  At a special Voters’ Meeting last Sunday, following the service, the extension of Pastor Mackie’s Intentional Interim Pastor contract was accepted.

† VBS KICK-OFF PARTY  Thanks to Nicole B. and her family for organizing and cooking for a wonderful and well attended VBS kick-off party last Sunday evening!

† CAVE QUEST VBS BEGINS TONIGHT  Vacation Bible School starts this evening, from 6:00– 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm.  The offerings from VBS this year will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin.  There is a list of items needed on the round table in the narthex.  This year, there will be a study offered for the adults that will coincide with what the children are learning each evening.  Please come and join us in learning about following JESUS, the light of the world.

† LCMS NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING  Eight youth members and two adult leaders of our congregation returned from the LCMS National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this past week.  They would like to say thank you to GSLC for all the support in helping with their fundraising and in praying for them while they were enjoying this amazing experience together.  The group would like to share with the congregation a little of what occurred during this week long trip.  They will give a presentation next Sunday, July 31, during the Adult Bible Class.  Please come join them next Sunday to hear them tell about their experience!

† STEPHEN MINISTRY  As Earl has reported in the July newsletter, Good Shepherd will be hosting our second Stephen Ministry class this fall.  This is open to all GSLC members and any other people that might be interested in this caregiving ministry.  After the service on July 31 and August 14,   several Stephen Minsters will be available in the conference room to     provide additional information and to answer questions about becoming a Stephen Minister.  We encourage anyone interested in this ministry to stop in and learn more about this distinctively Christian caregiving ministry.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING $1000 GOAL REACHED  For the first couple of quarters in 2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings were being collected to help Children’s Haven in Joplin.  If you are monitoring our progress by watching our bulletin board downstairs you will notice that we reached our $1000 goal.  All 10 gingerbread kids are up! Thanks so much for your support of this project!

WILL IT LAST?  Join us for a free one-hour presentation, Retire Wisely, hosted by Thomas Mehl, CFP,ChFC,CLU. You will have plenty of time to   ask questions.  Dinner will be served.  Event details: Thursday, August 4, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Mulligan’s at Briarbrook Golf Club, 502 Briarbrook Dr, Carl Junction, MO, 64834.  Space is limited, so please RSVP by July 29 to reserve your spot.  Contact Thom at 232-4800 or toll free 888-243-8225

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The C. family, at the death of David C.; Gary D., Greg D.’s brother, after unsuccessful cancer surgery; Tom & Linda D., suffering severe back pain; Gary B., suffering health issues; Janice H., recovering from knee surgery at home; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CONGRATULATIONS  We rejoice with Carlin & Emily P. at the birth of their baby boy, Brock Gene P..  Brock was born July 12, in Joplin, MO.

† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING  A special Voters meeting will take place today, following the service, to vote on an extension of Pastor Mackie’s Intentional Interim Pastor contract.

† VBS KICK-OFF PARTY  Come out to the Carthage Municipal Park this   afternoon for this year’s VBS kick-off party.  The fun will start at 4:00 pm with rides at Kiddie Land.  There is a cook-out at 5:00 pm.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be provided.  Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share.  The festivities will conclude with swimming at the Carthage Municipal Pool from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

† LCMS NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING  There are 8 youth members and 2 adult leaders of our congregation attending the LCMS National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.  Please remember to keep these young people in your prayers as they travel and experience this awesome event together.  Those who want to experience the LCMS youth gathering events in the superdome can find a livestream at http://lcmsgathering.com/. This website has schedules and other ideas about how to participate from afar.  The media savvy may also want to follow Facebook(facebook.com/LCMSYG/) Twitter(@lcmsnyg) Instagram(@lcmsnyg) and/or Snapchat(lcmsnyg).

† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will not meet this Tuesday, July 19.

† VBS SET-UP  Work days for this year’s VBS will be this Thursday, July 21, at 6:00 pm and (if needed) Saturday, July 23, at 9:00 am, for anyone who wants to come and help set-up decorations and props to make this year’s VBS really come to life.

† LYF FIREWORKS STAND  Thanks to all of you who came and supported our LYF at the fireworks stand.  It was a very successful fundraiser for them!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING $1000 GOAL REACHED  For the first couple of quarters in 2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings were being collected to help Children’s Haven in Joplin.  If you are monitoring our progress by watching our bulletin board downstairs you will notice that we reached our $1000 goal.  All 10 gingerbread kids are up! Thanks so much for your support of this project!

† VBS REGISTRATION  Vacation Bible School will be held July 24 – 28, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.  There are registration forms on the round table in the narthex.

INVITATION  Members of Zion Lutheran Church, 102 West Jackson, Pittsburg, KS, invite you to join them in observing their church’s 140^th anniversary on July 24.  Activities include: 10:30 am worship service followed by a potluck dinner; 2:00 pm anniversary worship service followed by a reception and refreshments

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Tom & Linda D., suffering severe back pain; Janice H., recovering from knee surgery at Wildwood Skilled Nursing Facility; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING JULY 17  A special Voters meeting will take place following the service on July 17^th to vote on an extension of Pastor Mackie’s Intentional Interim Pastor contract.

† VBS HELP NEEDED  Nicole B. will be getting most of this year’s VBS set from a church in Joplin.  She is in need of someone who has an  enclosed trailer to go with her to transport all of the background pieces to Good Shepherd.  If you would be able to help with this please contact Nicole, it would be greatly appreciated.

† TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME  The Shepherd’s Own will sing the National Anthem at the Northwest Arkansas Naturals game on Friday, July 15.  The game starts at 7:05 pm and the opponent is the Springfield Cardinals.  Tickets are $7.00 each.  They will have post-game fireworks. If you are interested in going please contact Jim G.

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

† 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 for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.  It is open today and tomorrow.  There are flyers with coupons on the information table in the narthex.  If you haven’t had a chance to buy your fireworks, please come and support the LYF’s stand!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS  For the first couple of quarters in 2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings will be going to Children’s Haven in Joplin.  If you have been monitoring our progress by watching our bulletin board downstairs you will have noticed that we are almost to our $1,000 goal.  Just one more gingerbread kid to go! Thanks so much for your support of this project!

† VBS REGISTRATION  Vacation Bible School will be held July 24 – 28, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.  There are  registration forms on the round table in the narthex.  Please, make sure to fill out a registration form if you are participating or helping and include your t-shirt size so Nicole can order the shirts soon.  You can use one sheet for multiple members in a family if you want, but be sure to include all their shirt sizes.

† NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING BIBLE STUDY  The Bible Study this evening at 7:00 pm for the youth going to the National Gathering, will be held at their fireworks stand in Carl Junction.

† FLOWER CHART  Our flower fund is running low and there are several empty dates coming up on the calendar for the next few months.  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 by the water fountain.  If you would rather help out by making a small donation to the flower fund that would also be greatly appreciated.