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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Luverne C. and family, at the death of Ben C.; Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in February; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† LENT  During lent we have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† 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!

† SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  A big thanks to everyone who has participated in this year’s Souper Bowl Sunday drive to help fill the shelves of Crosslines of Carthage.

† VALENTINE’S DAY LADIES’ NIGHT OUT is this evening at 5:00 pm.  Along with the men serving the ladies a wonderful dinner, there will be live music before, during and after dinner provided by the Loose Notes.  Please come and join us for a   wonderful evening of fun, food and entertainment.

† VALENTINE BAKE SALE  The LWML is having a bake sale today between the    services and after the late service.  Make sure to stop by a get some delicious goodies.  (Hey guys what a great way to get your dessert for this evening.)  Thanks to those who donated baked goods.

† LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF  This Lent season, our congregation is taking part in Lutheran World Relief’s Baskets of Promise campaign.  Each week in Lent, we will collect items to form LWR Personal Care Kits that help impoverished people stay healthy in life’s most challenging situations.  This Sunday we are collecting bars of soap.  Next week we will be collecting bath towels (light weight, preferably dark color, and no larger than 52” x 27”).  Please bring your donations to worship next Sunday.  If you have any questions please contact Lora Wacker or Brenda Kirn.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† STEPHEN MINISTRY  GSLC is planning a commissioning service for our first ever class of trained Stephen Ministers on Sunday, Feb. 21.  These nine individuals will be equipped to serve as an embodiment of Christ’s love to hurting persons in our church and community.  Stephen Ministry of GSLC is now accepting referrals    concerning individuals who may benefit from this distinctively Christian, one-on-one, confidential care.  If you are aware of anyone who is in distress because of illness, grief, changes in their life circumstances or any other of the hurts that occur in our earthly journey, please contact Janet Chambers, Earl Kirn, or Pastor Mackie.

† EASTER EGG HUNT  The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt.  They are asking the congregation for donations of rolls of nickels/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy.  Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† DISASTER ASSISSTANCE  There is information posted on the bulletin board in   the information area about receiving disaster assistance from FEMA if you were affected by the flooding in December.

† FLOWER CHART  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 next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others  during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Howard K., recovering from eye surgery; Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in February; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H.,         recovering at home; Paula B.,  April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† LENT starts this Wednesday, February 10, 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.

† SCRIPTURE STUDY  Starting this coming Wednesday morning, the Scripture Study Group will be 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!

† SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  A big thanks to everyone who has participated in this year’s Souper Bowl Sunday drive to help fill the shelves of Crosslines of Carthage.

† VALENTINE’S DAY LADIES’ NIGHT OUT is next Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 pm.  Make plans to join us for this fun evening.  Along with the men serving the ladies a wonderful dinner, there will be live music before, during and after dinner provided by the Loose Notes.  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.  For more information be sure to check your February Newsletter!

† VALENTINE BAKE SALE  The LWML will be having a bake sale next Sunday,  Feb. 14.  Come prepared for some delicious goodies.

† LYF ICE SKATING  Today, after the late service, the youth will be going to Springfield for lunch and ice skating.  The cost is $7.50 for the skating and lunch will be provided.

† LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF  This Lent season, our congregation is taking part in Lutheran World Relief’s Baskets of Promise campaign.  Each week in Lent, we will collect items to form LWR Personal Care Kits that help impoverished people stay healthy in life’s most challenging situations.  Next week we will be collecting bar soap.  Please bring your donations to worship next Sunday.  If you have any questions please contact Lora Wacker or Brenda Kirn.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

† OFFERING STATEMENTS  The 2015 offering statements are on the round table in the narthex.  If you need your statement mailed, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† LERT TRAINING  People with emergency response training can be given access to managed disaster zones to offer assistance.  Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin will offer Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training on Saturday February 27,  2016 from 8 AM to 4 PM.  Registration fee is $35 which includes manual, LCMS volunteer vest and lunch.  This will include FEMA training and you will receive a FEMA card.  For more information contact Kenneth Eby at (417) 529-0143 or K-eby@att.net.  There are forms about the LERT training on the round table in the narthex.

† FLOWER CHART  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 next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others  during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in February; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Cory and Kayla H. at the baptism of their    daughter, Lyssabelle Eve H., during the 10:45 am service this morning.       Lyssabelle was born December 31, 2015.  Her Godparents are Carol E. and Trevor T.  God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.

† SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  Through the month of January we have been collecting canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage.  Next Sunday is Souper Bowl Sunday so if you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure to bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.  If you would prefer to give a monetary donation there are envelopes on the round table in the narthex.  The envelopes can be returned to Nan Borg or dropped off at the church office.  Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† DIALOG EVENTS  Many have participated in events led by Good Shepherd’s IIM Transition team.  Participants describe their connection to Good Shepherd and listen to other members doing the same. Hoping to reach as many members as possible, the team has one more scheduled event this month.  After the late service today, team members will lead a session in the Sunday school fellowship area just outside the elevator.  Your involvement will help your church prepare for new leadership.  Please make time to participate.

† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION  With the start of a new year it’s time again to set the calendar of events for Christian Education in 2016.  There will be a planning meeting today, after the late service.  Anyone currently involved in or interested in getting involved in our Christian Education program is encouraged to attend.  There will be a light lunch provided during the meeting.

† SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING tomorrow evening at 6:15 pm.

† SAVE THE DATE  The Annual Ladies Night Out Dinner is set for Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 pm.  Make plans to join us for this fun evening.  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.  For more information be sure to check your February Newsletter!

† VALENTINE BAKE SALE  The LWML will be having a bake sale on Sunday, Feb. 14.  Come prepared for some delicious goodies.

† LWML MEETING  The LWML will have their regular meeting this Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm.

† LYF ICE SKATING  Next Sunday the youth we be going to Springfield after the late service for lunch and ice skating.  The cost is $7.50 for the skating and lunch will be provided.

† OFFERING STATEMENTS  The 2015 offering statements are on the round table in the narthex.  If you need your statement mailed, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† LERT TRAINING  People with emergency response training can be given access to managed disaster zones to offer assistance.  Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin will offer Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training on Saturday February 27,  2016 from 8 AM to 4 PM.  Registration fee is $35 which includes manual, LCMS volunteer vest and lunch.  This will include FEMA training and you will     receive a FEMA card.  For more information contact Kenneth Eby at (417) 529-0143 or K-eby@att.net.  There are forms about the LERT training on the round table in the narthex.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in February; Kathy P., suffering health issues;   Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Bradley and Donya M. at the baptism of their daughter, Kyris Elsie M., during the 8:15 am service this morning.  Kyris was born December 3, 2015.  Her sponsors are Justin M. and Cheryl G. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.

† DIALOG EVENTS  Many have participated in events led by Good Shepherd’s IIM
Transition team.  Participants describe their connection to Good Shepherd and listen to other members doing the same. Hoping to reach as many members as
possible, the team has two more scheduled events this month.  Between worship services today and after the late service next Sunday, team members will lead  sessions in the conference room near to the main entryway.  Your involvement will help your church prepare for new leadership.  Please make time to participate.

† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION  With the start of a new year it’s time again to set the calendar of events for Christian Education in 2016.  There will be a planning meeting on January 31, after the late service.  Anyone currently involved in or   interested in getting involved in our Christian Education program is encouraged   to attend.  There will be a light lunch provided during the meeting.

† SAVE THE DATE  The Annual Ladies Night Out Dinner is set for Sunday, February 14 at  5:00 pm.  Make plans to join us for this fun evening.  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.

† OFFERING STATEMENTS  The 2015 offering statements are on the round table in the narthex.  If you need your statement mailed, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† LERT TRAINING  People with emergency response training can be given access to managed disaster zones to offer assistance.  Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin will offer Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training on Saturday February 27,  2016 from 8 AM to 4 PM.  Registration fee is $35 which includes manual, LCMS volunteer vest and lunch.  This will include FEMA training and you will receive a FEMA card.  For more information contact Kenneth Eby at (417) 529-0143 or K-eby@att.net.  There are forms about the LERT training on the round table in the narthex.

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular Voters’ Meeting is scheduled for this evening at 7:00 pm.  Along with the regular business, a call committee will need to be approved to begin the call process.

† HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY   Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage.  Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.  If you would prefer to give a monetary donation there are envelopes on the round table in the narthex.  The envelopes can be returned to Nan Borg or dropped off at the church office. Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† 2016 USHER SCHEDULES are on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions you can contact Tom D. or the church office at 358-1325.

† FLOWER CHART, 2016  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 next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.