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Announcements — November 1, 2015

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jennifer S., recovering from surgery for a broken leg; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Ruth H., back at home; Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† HOBO DINNER  Today at 5:30 pm, Good Shepherd will be having the annual Hobo Dinner.  There is a sign-up sheet on the round table in the  narthex both to let us know if you plan on attending and also if you’d like to help by donating a food item.  Of course, everyone is encouraged to bring stew or pre-cooked meat or vegetables to add to the large pot of stew that will be cooking over the fire.  There will be carnival type games and treats for the children and a hay ride. 

† LYF FELLOWSHIP/FUNDRAISING EVENT  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a Game Gathering event on Sunday, November 8 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 2016!  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 youth think the best one is the $15 Starbucks card.)  The suggested donation for a pack of Bingo cards to play all the rounds is $10.00.  Hope to see everyone here!

† LWML FALL RALLY  The 46th Fall Rally of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will be held Saturday, November 7, at St. John’s, Purdy.  The theme for this Rally is Vessels For The Master’s Use.  Guest speaker will be Rev. Darwin Karsten and his wife, who will speak on their mission work in the Branson area as well as missions in India, Tanzania, and Central America.  The Rally begins at 10:00 am with registration starting at 9:30 and a delicious lunch is served at noon.  All ladies (not just LWML members) and men are welcome to attend.

† SPECIAL HOLIDAY MUSIC  Pastor Mackie has no records of persons or groups who customarily offer special music for the holidays.  Please contact Pastor Mackie as soon as possible if you expect to provide special music during worship services in November/December.  Additionally, please watch for an announcement for a future special music committee meeting.

† HELP NEEDED AT CROSSLINES  Good Shepherd has a group of people   who volunteer their time at Crosslines the third Friday of every month.  They are in need of at least one more person to help them during this time.  If you would be interested in helping, please contact Nan B. or Janet C.

† BABY SHOWER  Cheryl G. and Lora W. are hosting a baby shower for Donya M. on Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 pm at Good Shepherd.  All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.  Donya is registered at Target.  Please RSVP to Cheryl or Lora.

† 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.

† 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.

 

Announcements — October 25, 2015

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Kathy P., suffering health issues; Ruth H., hospitalized last week; Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† DAYLIGHT-SAVINGS TIME ENDS Please, don’t forget to push your clock back one hour before going to bed this Saturday evening. Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 1.

† HOBO DINNER  Sunday, November 1 at 5:30 pm, Good Shepherd will be having the annual Hobo Dinner.  There is a sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex both to let us know if you plan on attending and also if you’d like to help by donating a food item.  Of course, everyone is encouraged to bring stew, meat, or vegetables to add to the large pot of stew that will be cooking over the fire that evening.  There will be carnival type games and treats for the children and a hay ride. 

† LYF FELLOWSHIP/FUNDRAISING EVENT  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a Game Gathering event on Sunday, November 8 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 2016!  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 youth think the best one is the $15 Starbucks card.)  Hope to see everyone here!

† HELP NEEDED AT CROSSLINES  Good Shepherd has a group of people who volunteer their time at Crosslines the third Friday of every month.  They are in need of at least one more person to help them during this time.  If you would be interested in helping, please contact Nan B. or Janet C.

† BABY SHOWER  Cheryl G. and Lora W. are hosting a baby shower for Donya M. on Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 pm at Good Shepherd. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend. Donya is registered at Target. Please RSVP to Cheryl or Lora.

† 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.

† 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.

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

Announcements — October 18, 2015

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Kathy P., suffering health issues; Ruth H., at Mercy in Joplin; Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† THE MEN’S CAMPOUT AND RETREAT starts this Friday, October 23 – 25 at Dale’s Fish’n Hole.  There is a map with more information available on the round table in the narthex.  Please add your name to the provided sign up sheet if you plan to attend.

† HOBO DINNER  Sunday, November 1 at 5:30 pm, Good Shepherd will be having the annual Hobo Dinner.  There is a sign-up sheet on the round   table in the narthex both to let us know if you plan on attending and also   if you’d like to help by donating a food item.  Of course, everyone is  encouraged to bring stew, meat, or vegetables to add to the large pot of stew that will be cooking over the fire that evening.  There will be carnival type games and treats for the children and a hay ride. 

† HELP NEEDED AT CROSSLINES  Good Shepherd has a group of people who volunteer their time at Crosslines the third Friday of every month.  They are in need of at least one more person to help them during this time.  If you would be interested in helping, please contact Nan B. or Janet C.

† LYF FELLOWSHIP/FUNDRAISING EVENT  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a Game Gathering event on Sunday, November 8 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 2016!  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 youth think the best one is the $15 Starbucks card.)  Hope to see everyone here!

† MEAL DELIVERY  Thanks to everyone who helped deliver meals last week!  It is wonderful to have members of our congregation out helping    others in our community!

† 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.

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

Treasure In Clay Pots

Many consider intentional interim ministry a crackpot profession: You’d have to be crazy or broken in some way to consider it.  But there are advantages to being viewed in that way.  All pastors are just temps; sooner or later they will be replaced.  They are not the Savior but point to him.  If the pastor is “a little off” it is easier to  remember that.

When writing about the light of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ––the light which Pastors strive to reflect––the apostle Paul explained,
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” (2 Corinthians 4:6–7 ESV)

When a pastor doesn’t serve you the  way you expect, ask yourself, “What more can I expect from a cracked pot?” But it is dangerous to disregard his message because the container is unimpressive, annoying, and/or ugly (physically, emotionally, spiritually). God offers us the treasures of his grace in Christ in such brittle, easily broken containers. This fall the Sunday morning adult Bible Study is examining issues of church and ministry starting with the understanding that God offers the riches of his grace in Christ in such brittle, easily broken containers. Neither pastor nor lay people are perfect and precious in and of themselves, but God pours his treasures into jars of clay so his grace can overflow into the world. Please join us.      Pastor Roger L Mackie