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† 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.

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular Voters’ Meeting will be held today at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall.  Along with our regular business we will also be asked to approve a resolution to GSLC’s Constitution.  If you would like to see the resolution there are copies in the church office.

† 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.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The LWML Spring Rally will be held this afternoon at St. Andrew’s Church in Stockton.  It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with registration starting at 2:30 pm.  If you would like to go together with a group, please meet in the church parking lot at 1:30 pm.  The program will be Jason G. with the Comfort Dogs.  All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies.  They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.

† 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 next Sunday, May 1, 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.  Please, RSVP to the church office, 358-1325, so they can plan to have plenty of food.  Need a ride or the meal delivered to your home?  That can be  provided ~ just relay that to any member of the Youth Group or let the church office know.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be singing at the beginning of the late service on Sunday, May 8, for Mother’s Day.  They will be continuing to work on their songs the next two Sundays in opening.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Aaron P., at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis receiving treatment for cancer; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CHURCH MEMBER SURVERY  The online and paper survey started last Sunday and will run through Wednesday, April 20.  Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C3WTY66 using passcode GSCS2016, or obtain a paper survey from the church office and return it to the church office by April 20.  Please pay careful attention and answer the survey questions exactly as asked. Certain questions on the survey may ask for 3, 4 or possibly 5 answers.

† GAME GATHERING  Thanks to everyone who supported The Lutheran Youth Fellowship at their Game Gathering last Sunday.  The youth had a wonderful time hosting this event for the congregation and appreciated the large turn out and everyone’s generous donations!

† MORNING BIBLE CLASSES  Both Tuesday and Wednesday morning Bible Classes will resume their normal schedule this week.

† VBS PLANNING MEETING  Today, after the late service, there will be a VBS     planning meeting.  Anyone interested is welcome and encouraged to attend.

† PASTOR SUBMISSIONS  If you’d like to submit a pastoral candidate to the Call Committee, submit a written request to either Dave Wacker or Rob Sager 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.

† ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES  If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it.  Please get a picture with a bio to the church office by April 22.  We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s Staff.  Parents, we may need your help with this, we don’t want to leave anyone out, but if we don’t have the information we can’t print it.  Thanks.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The LWML Spring Rally will be held on Sunday, April 24, at St. Andrew’s Church in Stockton.  It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with     registration starting at 2:30 pm.  The program will be Jason G. with the Comfort Dogs.  All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies.  They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.

† 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 on Sunday, May 1, 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.  Please, RSVP to the church office, 358-1325, so they can plan to have plenty of food.  Need a ride or the meal delivered to your home?  That can be  provided ~ just relay that to any member of the Youth Group or let the church office know.

† 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!

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular Voters’ Meeting will be held next Sunday, April 24, at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall.  Along with our regular business we will also be asked to approve a resolution to GSLC’s Constitution.  The insert in the bulletin today addresses this resolution.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Aaron P., at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis receiving treatment for cancer; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CHURCH MEMBER SURVERY  The online and paper survey begins today and will run from April 10^th – 20^th.  Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C3WTY66 using passcode GSCS2016, or obtain a paper survey from the church office and return it to the church office by April 20^th.  Please pay careful attention and answer the  survey questions exactly as asked. Certain questions on the survey may ask for 3, 4 or possibly 5 answers.

† GAME GATHERING  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting another  Game Gathering event today at 3:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall.  This will be a fun afternoon of Bingo and prizes put on by the members of our LYF.  Everyone is    encouraged to come, bring a friend and enjoy some fun while supporting our youth for the National Gathering in July!  There will be some concession type food available during the time and there will be door prizes and Bingo prizes including gift cards to various restaurants and other locations.  The suggested donation for a pack of Bingo cards to play all the rounds is $10.00.  Hope to see everyone here!

† MORNING BIBLE CLASSES  There will not be a Tuesday morning Bible Class this week because Pastor will be gone for a Pastoral Conference.  Also, there will not be a Wednesday morning Bible Class this week because Earl Kirn will be gone for training.

† VBS PLANNING MEETING  Next Sunday, after the late service, there will be a VBS planning meeting.  Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

† BASKETS OF PROMISE  LWML would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who donated items for the Baskets of Promise during Lent.  Instead of the goal of 35 personal care kits, they were able to put together 48 kits.  On top of that, they donated an extra 365 items to Crosslines of Carthage.  Thanks for your generous donations!

† 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.

† ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES  If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it.  Please get a picture with a bio to the church office by April 22.  We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s Staff.  Parents, we may need your help with this, we don’t want to leave anyone out, but if we don’t have the information we can’t print it.  Thanks.

† LWML SPRING RALLY  The LWML Spring Rally will be held on Sunday, April 24,     at St. Andrew’s Church in Stockton.  It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with     registration starting at 2:30 pm.  The program will be Jason Glaskey with the Comfort Dogs.  All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies.  They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.

† 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!

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular Voters’ Meeting will be held Sunday, April 24, at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall.  Along with our regular business we will also be asked to approve a resolution to GSLC’s Constitution.  The insert in the bulletin today addresses this resolution.