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IN OUR PRAYERS Eldon G., Carol L., Heather U., recovering from surgery; Dorothy F., in Springfield; Gerry S., knee replacement; Paula B. and Janice T. undergoing treatment for cancer.

LWML RED/WHITE/BLUE BAKE SALE TODAY Yum! Goodies to help you celebrate the 4th of July! All proceeds from the sale will go toward mission projects of the LWML.

THANK YOU to Betty S and Lori E. for bringing us special music this morning. Betty and Lori are from Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend church on Sunday morning, there is another worship opportunity at 6:30 pm on Monday evenings. This is a also a service with Holy Communion.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY In July we will begin to take pictures for a new congregational pictorial directory we will be publishing. There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the Narthex if you can help with scheduling and hosting.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The July-September issue of the Portals of Prayer are available. You will find them on the table in the narthex next to the Nursery door.

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.

THANK YOU We would like to express our gratitude to Pastor Schnackenberg and friends of Good Shepherd for all the prayers, calls, visits, and cards sent at the sudden passing of Doug’s father George S. We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you.
Friends in Christ,
Doug and Kelli S, Lars & Abbi D., AJ S.

IN OUR PRAYERS Eldon G., recovering from surgery; Dorothy F., at James River Care Ctr; Paula B. and Janice T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
6/23—Ps. 111-118 6/26—Ps. 128-134 6/29— Ps. 140-145
6/24—Ps. 119 6/27—Ps. 135-139
6/25—Ps. 120-127 6/21—Various

COMMISSIONING Today we will be commissioning those who are going to the National Youth Gathering in San Antonio, Texas the first week in July. We pray the gathering will be a blessing to them.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend church on Sunday morning, there is another worship opportunity at 6:30 pm on Monday evenings. This will also be a service with Holy Communion.

SOFTBALL The men play Tuesday at 7:30.

LWML RED/ WHITE/ BLUE BAKE SALE NEXT SUNDAY
Yum! Goodies to help you celebrate the 4th of July…Be creative and start thinking how you can add patriotic colors of red/white/ blue to your baked goods. Let’s have fun with this, and make it a firecracker of a yummy event. All proceeds from the sale will go toward mission projects of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY In July we will begin to take pictures for a new congregational pictorial directory we will be publishing. There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the Narthex if you can help with scheduling and hosting. More on this later.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The July-September issue of the Portals of Prayer are available. You will find them on the table in the narthex next to the Nursery door.

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.

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 each 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) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

IN OUR PRAYERS Judy H. and family, at the death of Don H.; Carol L., recovering from a knee replacement; Dorothy F., in Springfield, Mercy Hospital; Paula B. and Janice T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
6/9—Ps. 42-49 6/12—Ps. 60-66 6/15— Ps. 73-77
6/10—Ps. 50-54 6/13—Ps. 67-72
6/11—Ps. 55-59 6/14—Various

BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Eric & Amy P. who have brought their son, Cole Emmitt, to be baptized today during our worship service. Cole was born May 10, 2013. His sponsors are Laurie K. and Willie W., III. May the Lord continue to bless Cole and his family.

DONALD H. Donald Lee H., 64, was received into the arms of his Savior on June 1, at his home. He had bravely battled colon cancer for the past two years. Don was born April 14, 1949, in Coffeeville, KS. He is survived by his wife Judy, two sons, Brock of Carthage and Chad and his wife, Stephanie, of Carl Junction, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, along with one sister, two brothers, two sisters-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Don’s funeral was Wednesday, June 5 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Coffeeville, the place of his baptism and confirmation. We pray for the Lord’s comfort to Judy and to all of the family.

AN IMPORTANT BOARD OF ED MEETING will be held today after Sunday School. Anyone that has helped us in the past or anyone what would prayerfully consider helping us now is urged to attend. We have several organizational issues to address and we need input and help.

PASTOR AND GERRY will be away for a few days to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They will be back by Thursday of this week. We thank Pastor Johns for leading the Monday evening service.

THANK YOU We would like to thank the members of Good Shepherd and Pastor Schnackenberg for all the cards, prayers, calls and visits while I have been recovering from my surgery. Everything is going well and hope to be in full strength soon. ~ Darrel and Clara H.

SOFTBALL Come and enjoy the game of softball. The co-ed team plays Monday at 8:30 and the men play Tuesday at 7:30.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend on Sunday morning, there will be another worship opportunity on Monday evening, beginning tomorrow evening at 6:30. This will also be a service with Holy Communion.

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.

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 each 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) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from