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† IN OUR PRAYERS  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.

† VOTERS’ MEETING TO BE HELD JUNE 5  After the 9:00 am Sunday Service on June 5, a Voters’ Meeting has been scheduled to vote regarding certain amendments to the Church Constitution and to review and vote on the Ministry Description proposed by the Call Committee. Copies of the amendments to the Church Constitution are available a the information desk.

† OLD FASHIONED POTLUCK  The LWML is hosting a birthday potluck for Pastor Mackie and Earl Kirn today, following the late service, in the fellowship hall. They both have birthdays tomorrow, May 23^rd! Birthday cake and ice cream will be provided. Hope you can come and help us celebrate with them.

† JR CONFIRMATION CLASS  There will not be Jr Confirmation Class today.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting June 5, 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.

† WORK DAY  A church work day has been scheduled for Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The trustees will be in need of as much help as possible with mostly trimming and yard work and a few inside tasks. Please consider coming out for these two hours to help, many hands make the load light!

† THANK YOU Galen Davis, with Gideons International, wanted to extend a thank you to our congregation for having him here to speak to us and also for our generous contribution to their ministry. He received a total of $555.00 in donations last Sunday which is the equivalent of 111 bibles!

† SUMMER BRUNCH The LWML will host the annual Summer Brunch for all ladies of the congregation on Saturday, June 11, at 10:00 am. It will be held at the Rollins Creek Club House, 1900 Blue Bird Way, in Carthage. Each lady is asked to bring a brunch item to share. Come enjoy a relaxing, fun morning with your fellow women from Good Shepherd.

† NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING BIBLE STUDY  For the youth attending the 2016 National Youth Gathering in July, a Sunday evening Bible study begins this evening at 7:00 pm, in the youth room.

† 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!

† 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.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Clarice O., after receiving a pacemaker Friday morning; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† OLD FASHIONED POTLUCK  The LWML is hosting a birthday potluck for Pastor Mackie and Earl Kirn next Sunday, May 22. They both have birthdays on May 23^rd!  The potluck will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the late service.  Birthday cake and ice cream will be provided. Bring your favorite dish/dishes to share and help us celebrate with them.

† JR CONFIRMATION CLASS  Today at 1:00 pm, the confirmands will be having a practice run of their confirmation which will occur on Sunday, May 29.  Next     Sunday, May 22, there will not be Jr Confirmation Class.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting June 5, 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.

† CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE  Thank you to those that participated in the survey. The District has the information and is accumulating the results for the Call     Committee to review. The task of preparing a Ministry Description will guide us through the remainder of the Call process. The Ministry Description will be reviewed and approved by the Voters in a special meeting that will likely occur during the early part of June. Please continue to pray for our church as we continue through this process.

† NEW BANNER  Have you noticed the new banner that features the  Alpha and Omega?  This banner will represent our Southwest Zone during the banner processional at the LWML Missouri District Convention in June.  The theme for  the Convention is “God’s Love Spans the Centuries.”  The Alpha and Omega symbols, simply stated and displayed on a solid black background, says it ALL! God is Lord from the beginning of all time, to the end of all time.  A span of time none of us can imagine.  The banner was designed by Mary P. and Karen M. with Karen doing the sewing.  Thank you, ladies, for such a striking banner.

† 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!

† 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.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lesley G., recovering at home from hip surgery; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT  This Friday to Saturday is the annual GSLC Friday Night Family Campout.  This event will be held at the “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee Ann Beshears’ property south of Lockwood).  There is sign up sheet and information on the round table in the narthex.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be singing at the beginning of the late service today for Mother’s Day.  Ladies, please take a carnation as you leave today, a gift from GSLC Sunday School!

† OLD FASHIONED POTLUCK  The LWML is hosting a birthday potluck for Pastor Mackie and Earl Kirn on Sunday, May 22. They both have birthdays on May 23^rd!  The potluck will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the late service.  Birthday cake and ice cream will be provided.  Bring your favorite dish/dishes to share and help us celebrate with them.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting June 5, 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.

† CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE  Thank you to those that participated in the survey. The District has the information and is accumulating the results for the Call     Committee to review. The task of preparing a Ministry Description will guide us through the remainder of the Call process. The Ministry Description will be reviewed and approved by the Voters in a special meeting that will likely occur during the early part of June. Please continue to pray for our church as we continue through this process.

† NEW BANNER  Have you noticed the new banner that features the  Alpha and Omega?  This banner will represent our Southwest Zone during the banner       processional at the LWML Missouri District Convention in June.  The theme for  the Convention is “God’s Love Spans the Centuries.”  The Alpha and Omega symbols, simply stated and displayed on a solid black background, says it ALL!     God is Lord from the beginning of all time, to the end of all time.  A span of time none of us can imagine.  The banner was designed by Mary Parks and Karen Moll with Karen doing the sewing.  Thank you, ladies, for such a striking banner.

† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.

† 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!

† 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.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lesley G., recovering at home from hip surgery; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE  Thank you to those that participated in the survey. The District has the information and is accumulating the results for the Call     Committee to review. The task of preparing a Ministry Description will guide us through the remainder of the Call process. The Ministry Description will be reviewed and approved by the Voters in a special meeting that will likely occur during the early part of June. Please continue to pray for our church as we continue through this process.

† PASTOR SUBMISSIONS  If you’d like to submit a pastoral candidate to the Call Committee, submit a written request to either Dave W. or Rob S. by May 5. The submission should include the pastor’s name, current position, your name (in case we need to follow up with you) and how you know the pastor.

† NEW BANNER  Have you noticed the new banner that features the  Alpha and Omega?  This banner will represent our Southwest Zone during the banner       processional at the LWML Missouri District Convention in June.  The theme for  the Convention is “God’s Love Spans the Centuries.”  The Alpha and Omega symbols, simply stated and displayed on a solid black background, says it ALL! God is Lord from the beginning of all time, to the end of all time.  A span of time none of us can imagine.  The banner was designed by Mary Parks and Karen Moll with Karen doing the sewing.  Thank you, ladies, for such a striking banner.

† 70 & OVER DINNER  All members (and their spouses) that are 70 years of age  and over are invited to attend this annual dinner prepared and served especially for them by our Lutheran Youth Fellowship Group tonight at 5:00 pm.  This special event is one way our youth wish to show their appreciation for these seasoned congregational members.  It is always a lot of fun for both the younger members and the older members.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be singing at the beginning of the late     service next Sunday, May 8, for Mother’s Day.  They will continue working on their songs today and next Sunday in opening.

† ELDERS’ MEETING  The Elders will meet tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm.

† LWML will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall.

† 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!

† ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT  Mark your calendars, the annual Friday Night Family Campout has been scheduled for May 13 – 14.  This event will be held at the “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee Ann Beshears’ property south of Lockwood).  There is sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.

† 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.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† 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.