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† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Elizabeth P. and family, at the death of her husband, Aaron P.; 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.

† GUEST WORSHIP LEADER  It is wonderful to have Mr. Jerry Hemmingson, a member of Immanuel Lutheran, Joplin and a candidate to become an LCMS pastor, and his wife here today.  Thank you, Mr. Hemmingson, for leading the service today.

† VBS HELP NEEDED  Nicole Backerman 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.

† 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 will be running a fireworks stand at 1200 Briarbrook, across from Casey’s, in Carl Junction, as a fundraiser for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.  It will be open July 1 through July 4.  There are flyers with coupons on the information table in the narthex.  Come purchase all your fireworks here and help support our LYF!

† 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  There is a Bible Study this evening at 7:00 pm for the youth going to the National Gathering.

† CROSSLINES WORK DAY  GSLC’s regular work day at Crosslines in Carthage has changed from the third Friday of every month to the fourth Thursday of every month.

† 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.

† 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., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Lars and Abbi D. at the baptism of their son, Otto Paul D., after the service this morning.  Otto was born February 6, 2016.  His Sponsors are Kristen B. and AJ S. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.

† 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 will be running a fireworks stand at 1200 Briarbrook, across from Casey’s, in Carl Junction, as a fundraiser for the 2016 National Youth Gathering.  It will be open July 1 through July 4.  Watch for flyers with coupons that the youth will be distributing the next couple of Sundays.  Come purchase all your fireworks here and help support our LYF!

† VOTERS’ MEETING RESULTS  There was a Special Voters’ Meeting held on June 5 following the service.  With a quorum present, the voters resolved to adopt the resolution to the constitution and the ministry description.

† 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.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Thank you, to all those who helped with the Over 60 Center meal delivery this past week.  What a great way to help support our local community!

† NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING BIBLE STUDY  There is a Bible Study this evening at 7:00 pm for the youth going to the National Gathering.

† CROSSLINES WORK DAY  GSLC’s regular work day at Crosslines in Carthage has changed from the third Friday of every month to the fourth Thursday of every month.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† 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.

† 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 would like to monitor our progress, keep an eye on our bulletin board downstairs that will track our Sunday School offerings!