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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth H., Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GSLC FALL HOG ROAST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL  Thanks to all those who helped with the 2^nd annual GSLC Hog Roast.  It was a beautiful evening with great food, music, and fellowship.  It took many hands and we appreciate all the work it took to put together such an enjoyable evening.

† LADIES NIGHT OUT – I AM MADE OF CLAY  Do you enjoy seeing a potter throw clay on a wheel and then watch as the potter’s hands transform a pile of mud into something useful?  If the answer is yes, then you need to join us at the annual LWML event,  Ladies Night Out.  This year’s theme is based on Isaiah 64:8.  …We are the clay, you are the potter, we are all the work of your hand.  Our guest potter, Christina Lorenzen, from Made of Clay Pottery, will share her skills in a demonstration.  Date: Tuesday, Oct, 6. Time: 6:00 pm. Where: Royal Delights Café & Bakery (Precious Moments).  The cost of the meal, including gratuity, is $10.00.  Please RSVP by using the sign-up sheet in the narthex or by calling Mary P., or Judy G., by Sunday evening, Oct. 4.

† OKTOBERFEST-SARA THOMASSON BENEFIT  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church    in Coffeyville, KS will be having a benefit for Sara Thomasson’s fight against cancer on Sunday, October 11, from 11:45 am – 1:30 pm.  A flyer with     information about the event is on the round table in the narthex.

† 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.

† NURSERY ATTENDANT  We are in need of a Nursery Attendant for the 10:45 worship service on Sunday mornings.  You may pick up a complete position description in the church office.  If you are interested, please   contact the church office.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (LYF) will meet next Sunday at the church at 5:30 pm to plan games for the Hobo Dinner and to discuss the next fundraising event.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16, is Good Shepherd’s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† THE MEN’S CAMPOUT AND RETREAT is being planned for October 23 – 25 at Dale’s Fish’n Hole.  Mark the date on your calendar.  More information will be provided later.

† MARK YOUR CALENDAR  The date for this year’s Hobo Dinner has been   set for Sunday, November 1, at 5:30 pm.  Please check your October  Newsletter for more information.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth H., Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GSLC FALL HOG ROAST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL is today from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Come and join us for some great food, wonderful music, and fun fellowship!

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be singing a couple simple songs this evening at the Hog Roast.  The children did a wonderful job last year and we are looking forward to hearing them again this year.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this fun opportunity to spread God’s word!

† LADIES NIGHT OUT – I AM MADE OF CLAY  Do you enjoy seeing a potter throw clay on a wheel and then watch as the potter’s hands transform a pile of mud into something useful?  If the answer is yes, then you need to join us at the annual LWML event,  Ladies Night Out.  This year’s theme is based on Isaiah 64:8.  …We are the clay, you are the potter, we are all the work of your hand.  Our guest potter, Christina Lorenzen, from Made of Clay Pottery, will share her skills in a demonstration.  Date: Tuesday, Oct, 6. Time: 6:00 pm. Where: Royal Delights Café & Bakery (Precious Moments).  The cost of the meal, including gratuity, is $10.00.  Please RSVP by using the sign-up sheet in the narthex or by calling Mary P., or Judy G., by Sunday evening, Oct. 4.

† THE MEN’S CAMPOUT AND RETREAT is being planned for October 23 – 25 at Dale’s Fish’n Hole.  Mark the date on your calendar.  More information will be provided later.

† NEW PROJECT  Karen Lybeck and Judy Golden would like to say thanks   to everyone who has donated fabric to them for the heart project for  Freeman NICU.  The congregation has been so generous!  They have plenty of flannel to keep them busy for awhile and will let you know when they are ready for donations again.

† DISTRICT NOTES  On Monday, September 21, 2015 the Southwest Missouri Circuit of the Missouri District met at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood, MO to select delegates to the 65th Convention of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod to be held in Milwaukee July 9-14, 2016.  Rev. Richard Cody of St Johns, Monett, MO was selected as the pastoral delegate with Mr. Joe Rupp of St John, Purdy, MO as lay delegate. Additionally, the forum elected alternate delegates Rev. Joel Meyer of Zion, Rockville (Prairie City), MO and Ms. Heidi Johnson of Immanuel Lockwood MO.  Please keep these convention delegates in your prayers.

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

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new fall quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Please take one if you haven’t already received yours.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The family of Ron and Anne T., at the death of Ron’s mother Lois; Ruth H., Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GSLC FALL HOG ROAST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL is next Sunday, September 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the  narthex of specific items that are needed.  There are still several blank spots, so please stop and take a look at the list and see if you can help out.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be singing a few songs again at this year’s Hog Roast.  We will be working on them in opening during the Sunday School hour.  The children did a wonderful job last year and we are looking forward to hearing them again this year.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this fun opportunity to spread God’s word!

† THE MEN’S CAMPOUT AND RETREAT is being planned for October 23 – 25 at Dale’s Fish’n Hole.  Mark the date on your calendar.  More information will be provided later.

† JR CONFIRMATION instruction will be held on Sunday afternoons at 1:00 pm in the conference room.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new Confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† NEW PROJECT  Karen Lybeck and Judy Golden would like to say thanks   to everyone who has donated fabric to them for the heart project for  Freeman NICU.  The congregation has been so generous!  They have plenty of flannel to keep them busy for awhile and will let you know when they are ready for donations again.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING begins tomorrow and will meet on Mondays from 6:00 – 8:30 pm for 50 hours of instruction.  You can still get involved in this marvelous opportunity.  Please see Earl K., Janet C., or Curt S.

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

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new fall quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Please take one if you haven’t already received yours.

† 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.

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth H., Jack H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† THE SHEPHERD’S OWN MEN’S ENSEMBLE will resume weekly practices  on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm beginning this week.

† JR CONFIRMATION instruction will start in September.  Jr. Confirmands and their parents are asked to attend an organizational meeting today at 1:00 pm in the conference room.  Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation will be provided to each new Confirmand, but each student will need to bring their own Bible to class.

† GSLC FALL HOG ROAST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL has been scheduled for  Sunday, September 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Please save the date on your calendar.  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex of specific items that are needed.  Please stop and take a look at the list and see if you can help out.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHIDREN will be singing a few songs again at this year’s Hog Roast.  We will be working on them the next few Sundays in opening during the Sunday School hour.  The children did a wonderful job last year and we are looking forward to hearing them again this year.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this fun opportunity to spread God’s word!

† LYF will meet this evening at 5:30 pm at the church.  There will be ice cream, so bring along your favorite topping to share so we can enjoy sundaes.

† NEW PROJECT  Karen L. and Judy G. have started a new project on behalf of Good Shepherd.  They are sewing fabric hearts for Freeman NICU.  The heart is worn against the mother’s skin so that the fabric might absorb the scent of the mother.  The heart is then placed with the baby in the isolette so the mother is always with her child.  If anyone has flannel in baby prints or in plain pastel colors that they are willing to share, please give it to Karen or Judy.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING begins September 21 and will meet on Mondays from 6:00 – 8:30 pm for 50 hours of instruction.  You can still get involved in this marvelous opportunity.  Please see Earl K., Janet C., or Curt S.

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

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new fall quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Please take one if you haven’t already received yours.

† 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.