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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Savanna J., undergoing tests; Walter R., undergoing surgery this week; Fern H., at Webb City Health and Rehab; Mike D., Tim S., Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† JR CONFIRMATION RETREAT  There are seven youth and two adult counselors attending the Jr Confirmation Retreat at Camp Windermere beginning Friday of this week.  Please pray for both the youth and their adult counselors as they travel, spend time together, and grow in their relationship with each other and with their Savior.  They will return Sunday afternoon.

† WEEK LENTEN SERVICES  We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesdays at 11:00 am & 7:00 pm during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.

† WEDNESDAY TIME CHANGES FOR LENT  Band practice will remain at 5:30 pm.  Jr. Confirmation and all other activities will begin at 6:00 pm in order to allow everyone to attend the Midweek Lenten services.

† MIDWEEK CLASSES  We will not be having Midweek Classes through the Lenten season.

† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING today after the late service.  There will be a light lunch provided.

† EASTER LILIES  If you would like to purchase one or more lilies to help adorn our sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  The cost is $8.00 each.  Please pay Diana E. 

† EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN UP  The Easter breakfast sign up sheet is in the narthex on the round table.  Please take a moment to check it over and then put your name by what you are willing to bring. 

† 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 bags of individually wrapped candy, small prizes, or rolls of nickels/dimes.  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!

† VBS PLANNING MEETING  Next Sunday there will be a Vacation Bible School planning meeting after the late service.  Anyone interested in helping will VBS this year is encouraged to attend!

† FOOD DRIVE  Bright Futures Carthage, an organization that sends food snack packs home from school on the weekends with children in need, is running low on food supplies.  Nicole B. helps with this organization and would like to have a food drive here at Good Shepherd through April 20.  There is a list of items needed hanging on the Christian Education bulletin board and on the round table in the narthex.  If you would like to help out, you can place your donations in the container provided in the narthex.  If you have questions you can contact Nicole.  Thanks for your help!

† BIBLE STUDY  Christian Education is looking at putting together a bible study for GSLC “seasoned” members.  If you are interested in being a part of this, contact Earl Kirn at the church, (417)358-1325.

† 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 Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Ladies, remember to pick one up!

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lucas J., Savanna J., undergoing tests; Andrew S., recovering; Fern H., at Webb City Health and Rehab; Mike D., Tim S., Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES  We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesdays at 11:00 am & 7:00 pm during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.

† NO CLASSES THIS WEEK  Due to Spring Break, there will be no Wednesday classes this week.  The Wednesday evening schedule for Lent will resume on March 26.

† WEDNESDAY TIME CHANGES FOR LENT  Band practice will remain at 5:30 pm.  Jr. Confirmation and all other activities will begin at 6:00 pm in order to allow everyone to attend the Midweek Lenten services.

† EASTER LILIES  If you would like to purchase one or more lilies to help adorn our sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  The cost is $8.00 each.  Please pay Diana Endicott. 

† EASTER BREAKFAST  It’s time to start thinking about this year’s annual Easter breakfast.  Starting next Sunday, there will be a sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex with all the items that are needed for this event. 

† 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 bags of individually wrapped candy, small prizes, or rolls of nickels/dimes.  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!

† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING  There will be a Christian Education meeting next Sunday after the late service.  A light lunch will be provided.

† FOOD DRIVE  Bright Futures Carthage, an organization that sends food snack packs home from school on the weekends with children in need, is running low on food supplies.  Nicole B. helps with this organization and would like to have a food drive here at Good Shepherd through April 20.  There is a list of items needed hanging on the Christian Education bulletin board and on the round table in the narthex.  If you would like to help out, you can place your donations in the container that will be in the narthex.  If you have questions you can contact Nicole.  Thanks for your help!

† BIBLE STUDY  Christian Education is looking at putting together a bible study for GSLC “seasoned” members.  If you are interested in being a part of this, contact Earl K. at the church, (417)358-1325.

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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lucas J., Savanna J., undergoing tests; Fern H., at Webb City Health and Rehab; Mike D., Tim S., Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† 70 AND OVER DINNER  The youth group will be serving a four-course meal to those in our congregation who are 70 years of age (THREE score and ten) and older this evening at 5:00.  It is one way our youth wish to show their appreciation for these seasoned congregational members.  The youth hope you can join them for this wonderful evening.

† MUSIC MEETING today after the late service.

† ELDERS’ MEETING tomorrow evening at 7:00.

† MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES  We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesdays at 11:00 am & 7:00 pm during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.

† WEDNESDAY TIME CHANGES FOR LENT  Band practice will remain at 5:30 pm.  Jr. Confirmation and all other activities will begin at 6:00 pm in order to allow everyone to attend the Midweek Lenten services.

† 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 bags of individually wrapped candy, small prizes, or rolls of nickels/dimes.  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!

† MEAL DELIVERY  Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, March 10-14.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS meet this Thursday evening at 6:00.  Come and join this informal group for food, fellowship, and games.

† LUTHERAN SINGLES RETREAT  There will be a singles retreat the weekend of April 4-6, in Concordia, MO.  If you are interested, there are information and registration forms on the round table in the narthex.

† FLOWER CHART  There are lots of empty dates on the calendar.  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.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  Are you interested in teaching a Sunday School class?  Do you want to be a substitute Sunday School teacher?  The Christian Education Committee is always looking for more help.  If you are interested, there is a sign up sheet posted on the Christian Education bulletin board in the narthex to the left of the elevator.

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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Savanna J., undergoing tests; Fern H., at Webb City Health and Rehab; Mike D., Tim S., Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (LYF) will meet this evening at the church at 6:00 pm. 

† 70 AND OVER DINNER  The youth group will be serving a four-course meal to those in our congregation who are 70 years of age (THREE score and ten) and older next Sunday evening, March 9, at 5:00.  It is one way our youth wish to show their appreciation for these seasoned congregational members.  The youth hope you can join them for this wonderful evening.

† MUSIC MEETING today after the late service.

† ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES  This Wednesday we begin our journey through Lent with the Ash Wednesday services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.  We will have the dispensation of ashes during the services for anyone wanting to participate.  The season of Lent, which will continue until Easter, has been a part of the church calendar for many, many years.  It is a time when we focus on the suffering and death of Jesus and ponder again what it means for our life and salvation.

† MIDWEEK CLASSES  Starting this Wednesday, March 5, and through Lent, we will not be having Midweek classes.

† WEDNESDAY TIME CHANGES FOR LENT  Band practice will remain at 5:30.  Jr. Confirmation and all other activities will begin at 6:00 pm in order to allow everyone to attend the Midweek Lenten services.

† 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 bags of individually wrapped candy, small prizes, or rolls of nickels/dimes.  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!

† LWML will meet this Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm.  All ladies of the congregation are encouraged to be a part of this church mission group.

† DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins March 9, so remember to set your clocks ahead an hour next weekend.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is March 10-14.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† LUTHERAN SINGLES RETREAT  There will be a singles retreat the weekend of April 4-6, in Concordia, MO.  If you are interested, there are information and registration forms on the round table in the narthex.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  Are you interested in teaching a Sunday School class?  Do you want to be a substitute Sunday School teacher?  The Christian Education Committee is always looking for more help.  If you are interested, there is a sign up sheet posted on the Christian Education bulletin board in the narthex to the left of the elevator.

† 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.