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IN OUR PRAYERS Jack H., undergoing treatment; Don H., Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer; Margaret J., at St. Luke’s, Carthage; Bonnie L., at Carthage Health and Rehab., recovering from a broken hip.

BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet today after the Sunday School hour. Lunch will be provided.

SOFTBALL The co-ed team will play Monday evening at 8:30. The men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 7:30.

THE ELDERS will meet this Monday evening at 7:00.

CROSSLINES WORKDAY is this Friday, beginning at 8:00 am.

GSLC YOUTH Sunday, August 19, at 6:30 pm all youth of high school age, and at least one parent, are asked to attend a meeting to set up plans for the coming school year and next summer’s national youth gathering in Texas. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall.

FOOD CAMPAIGN FOR CROSSLINES The pantry at Crosslines is getting bare. The August Newsletter has a list of food needed. Please give what you can. They are not in need of clothing or canned vegetables. August donation goal for Good Shepherd is 250 items. We thank you.

SHOES FOR AFRICA MISSION PROJECT There are thousands of men, women and children in Africa that don’t own even one pair of shoes. The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is collecting used shoes through the month of August that will be sent to Africa. Help by bringing shoes you no longer wear or want and place them in the “big shoe box” in the narthex. All sizes and styles are needed. Tying shoe strings together, or putting a rubber band around individual pairs, would be a big help. Thanks!

A REMINDER The fellowship we enjoy through visiting before our worship service begins is certainly very important and welcomed. Please remember when the organist begins playing and the candles are lit, our service has actually begun and you are encouraged to begin to quiet. This quiet time is a wonderful opportunity for personal prayer and to prepare yourself for worship.

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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 narthex 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) 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 Jack H., undergoing treatment; Don H., Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer; Margaret J., at St. Luke’s, Carthage; Bonnie L., at Carthage Health and Rehab., recovering from a broken hip.

OUR THANKS to everyone who helped with VBS this past week. You were wonderful and we appreciate everything you did so much. The children had a wonderful experience in Trusting God because of you. A special Thank You to Nicole B. who coordinated everything.

LWML FUNDRAISER Lora W. is inviting you to a CMC Accessories shopping opportunity this afternoon, from 2:30-4:30 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the LWML. This line of purses, hats, scarves and jewelry is both trendy and very affordable. Most items are $20.00 and under.

SOFTBALL The co-ed team will play Monday evening at 6:30. The men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 8:30.

FOOD CAMPAIGN FOR CROSSLINES The pantry at Crosslines is getting bare. The August Newsletter has a list of food needed. Please give what you can. They are not in need of clothing or canned vegetables. August donation goal for Good Shepherd is 250 items. We thank you.

SHOES FOR AFRICA MISSION PROJECT There are thousands of men, women and children in Africa that don’t own even one pair of shoes. The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is collecting used shoes through the month of August that will be sent to Africa. Help by bringing shoes you no longer wear or want and place them in the “big shoe box” in the narthex. All sizes and styles are needed. Tying shoe strings together, or putting a rubber band around individual pairs, would be a big help. Thanks!

DAILY DEVOTIONAL AIDS On the table in the narthex are the Portals of Prayer, the Lutheran Women’s Quarterly, and other daily devotional aids. They are for your use, so please help yourself.

A REMINDER The fellowship we enjoy through visiting before our worship service begins is certainly very important and welcomed. Please remember when the organist begins playing and the candles are lit, our service has actually begun and you are encouraged to begin to quiet. This quiet time is a wonderful opportunity for personal prayer and to prepare yourself for worship.

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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 narthex 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) 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  Jack H., undergoing treatment; Don H., Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer; Margaret J., at St. Luke’s, Carthage; Bonnie L. at Carthage Health and Rehab., recovering from a broken hip.

BLOOD MOBILE will be here in our parking lot today from 8:30 am. to 12:30 pm.  Please give if you can.  The supply during the summer is always low.  There is a free cholesterol screening for those who donate.

VBS, SUNDAY—THURSDAY  At Sky VBS the kids will discover that by trusting God everything is possible.  A light dinner will be served each evening at 5:30 and VBS will be from 6:00 to 8:00.  Not registered?  That’s okay, you can register this evening. 

SOCKS AND UNDIES  The VBS will be collecting all sizes of socks and undies for children in the Carthage R-9 school district for Bright Futures.  If you would like to help, please place your donations in the red & green box located in the Narthex.  The offerings from VBS and Sunday School will be going toward new playground equipment for the church grounds.

SOFTBALL  The co-ed team will play Monday evening at 7:30.  The men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 6:30.

LWML MEETING  The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will meet this Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Lee B. will have the topic and Judy Golden will be the hostess.  All ladies of the congregation are invited. 

LWML FUNDRAISER  Lora W. is inviting you to a CMC Accessories shopping opportunity next Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5, from 2:30-4:30 pm.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the LWML.  This line of purses, hats, scarves and jewelry is both trendy and very affordable.  Most items are $20.00 and under. 

FOOD CAMPAIGN FOR CROSSLINES  The pantry at Crosslines is getting bare. The August Newsletter has a list of food needed.  Please give what you can.  They are not in need of clothing or canned vegetables.  August donation goal for Good Shepherd, 250 items.  We thank you.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL AIDS  On the table in the narthex are the Portals of Prayer, the Lutheran Women’s Quarterly, and other daily devotional aids.  They are for your use, so please help yourself.

A REMINDER  The fellowship we enjoy through visiting before our worship service begins is certainly very important and welcomed.  Please remember when the organist begins playing and the candles are lit, our service has actually begun and you are encouraged to begin to quiet.  This quiet time is a wonderful opportunity for personal prayer and to prepare yourself for worship.  

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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 narthex 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) 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 Don H., Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer; Margaret J., at St. Luke’s, Carthage; Bonnie L., at Carthage Health and Rehab., recovering from a broken hip.

A REMINDER The fellowship we enjoy through visiting before our worship service begins is certainly very important and welcomed. Please remember when the organist begins playing and the candles are lit, our service has actually begun and you are encouraged to begin to quiet. This quiet time is a wonderful opportunity for personal prayer and to prepare yourself for worship.

BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Damon & Lauren F., whose daughter, Cara Nicole, will be baptized during the worship service this morning. Cara was born June 28, 2012. Her sponsors are Katie C. and Adam S. Her maternal grandparents are Kurt & Holly S. We pray for continued blessings for this child and her family.

VBS KICKOFF AND ALL CHURCH PICNIC There is a VBS kickoff today at the Carthage Municipal Park with a pool party and rides at Kiddieland. Registration for VBS starts at 3:30 at the Pavilion just north of the pool. The kids will receive buttons to wear that allows them access to all the rides at Kiddieland until 5:00 pm. The CHURCH PICNIC starts at 5:00 and goes to 6:30 and everything will be provided. Bring a hungry stomach and a lawn chair. The pool is reserved for all of us from 6:00 to 8:00 pm., so be sure to bring your swimsuits and towels. Join us for this fun filled day for everyone.

VBS WORK DAY Saturday, July 28, there will be a work day to build a fabulous set for VBS. All ages are needed. Please bring your tools and creativity. It starts at 9:00 am.

BLOOD MOBILE will be here in our parking lot next Sunday, July 29, from 8:30 am. to 12:30 pm. Please give if you can. The supply during the summer is always low. There is a free cholesterol screening for those who donate.

VBS, JULY 29-AUG. 2 At Sky VBS the kids will discover that by trusting God everything is possible. A light dinner will be served each evening at 5:30 and VBS will be from 6:00 to 8:00. We always need volunteers for VBS. If you have never volunteered before, I know you will enjoy it! Visit with Nicole B. if you are interested.

SOCKS AND UNDIES The VBS will be collecting all sizes of socks and undies for children in the Carthage R-9 school district for Bright Futures. If you would like to help please place your donations in the Crosslines Can located in the Narthex. The offerings from VBS and Sunday School will be going towards new playground equipment for the church grounds.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL AIDS On the table in the narthex is the Portals of Prayer, the Lutheran Women’s Quarterly, and other daily devotional aids. They are for your use, so please help yourself.

CROSSLINES is in need of food. Please give what you can. They are not in need of clothing.

CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.

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 narthex 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) 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.