Lent starts Wednesday, March 1, and we will again hold an additional service each Wednesday at 11:00 am. This is to give those who do not drive at night or who have evening activities an opportunity to attend the midweek services.
The Ash Wednesday service, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season, will again have the dispensation of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
March 19 at 5:00 pm
The Ladies’ Night Out dinner, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, has been set, so mark your calendars for this fun-filled event which only happens once a year!
Ladies, the men will be serving us, so come prepared for a nice dinner. Guys, this is your night to serve and clean up. Come and enjoy some wonderful food, entertainment, a fun fellowship.
We will also have our famous dessert bar. Bring a favorite dessert to add to the dessert buffet.
Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex, or call the church office, 358-1325, if you plan to attend, so we will know how much food to prepare. You won’t want to miss this enjoyable gathering!
Lent will start with Ash Wednesday on March 1. The season of Lent is one of thoughtful reflection. During this time of the church calendar Christians ponder the unfolding events that led to Jesus’ condemnation, crucifixion and resurrection. 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.
See you in worship!
† 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.