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REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., & Chuck P., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Vernetta B., David C., Melba D., June R., & Marian S., in extended care facilities. 

ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST  Thank you to all who brought food,  helped with serving, setting up and the inevitable clean up.  

THANK YOU, PASTOR JOHNS!  Pastor Johns, because of having eye surgery, is not able to play the organ for us anymore.  We want to thank him for sharing his talent with us these past months and ask God’s blessing of healing for him. 

KID KITS  On the nursery wall in the narthex are a number of bags containing crayons, coloring books, picture books and other items of interest for young children.  You are welcome to use them for your little ones.  Please return the “kid kit” after the service.

LWML MEETING  The ladies meet in the fellowship hall this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for their regular meeting.  There are always important things to talk about and to do for the mission of our Lord, so ladies, join us for our Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meeting.

OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 for an evening of food and games.  Come, especially if you haven’t been before.  You don’t join anything, just show up with something to eat and enjoy the fellowship. 

COUNCIL MEETING  The Church Council meets next Sunday evening at 7:00. 

THE ELEVATOR  The elevator is installed and we are waiting for the state inspection before it can be used.  Hopefully that will happen this week.

PRAYER BEARS  Please help us with our Prayer Bear program by donating stuffed bears.  They need not be new, but they need to be clean and in good condition.  You can place them in the Share a Bear box in the narthex.  You will be hearing more about this program in the next few weeks.

GOLFERS  If you are interested in playing in a Lutheran (Good Shepherd and Immanuel) golf league, please contact Mary at the church office (358-1325).  It will be a mixed league with two person teams. 

HAPPY 100th  You’re invited to a birthday reception April 10th, from 3-5 pm., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett, to honor Elna Z., who turns 100 years old today.  Mrs. Z. is Karen P.’ grandmother, Shelley W. and Dusty P.’ great grandmother, and Emmalee and Laney W.’s great-great-grandmother.  God bless you, Elna.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex.  You are welcome to take one home with you.

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s are also available.

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 control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

BAPTISM  We rejoice with James and Bethany M. at the baptism of their son, Brock Alexander, this morning during the late service.  Brock was born February 25th.  His sponsors are Julie S. and Kristy M..  Brock is the grandson of Pastor and Gerry.  He is wearing the baptismal gown Pastor wore when he was baptized.

BAPTISM CANDLE  We will now be giving a baptism candle to everyone baptized at Good Shepherd.  A Baptismal Candle Holder has been given to our congregation in memory of Irene Schnackenberg, Pastor and Mary Parks’ mother.  The candle is given to remind the baptized that they have received Christ who is the Light of the World, and that they are to let their light shine before others that they may see their good works and glorify the Father in heaven.  The candle is to be lit each year on the anniversary of their baptism. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie E. and Michael C. who were united in marriage Saturday, the 13th, here at Good Shepherd.  The couple will make their home in Bentonville, AR.  May God bless this couple as they begin their life as husband and wife.  Maggie is the daughter of Fred and Diana E.

THE HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Wednesday Evening—Classes return to previous time schedules
Maundy Thursday Communion Service—7:00 pm.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service—7:00 pm.
Easter Early Communion Service—7:30 am.
Easter Breakfast—8:30 am.
Easter Egg hunt—9:30 am.
Easter Communion Service—10:45 am.

ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST, MORE HELP NEEDED  There is a sheet on the card table in the narthex for you to sign-up to bring your choice of food (more casseroles, sweet rolls, and fruit are needed) for the Easter breakfast next Sunday.  There is also a sign-up sheet to offer your help in the set-up, serving or clean-up.  Much more help is needed in that area as well.

FILL EASTER EGGS  It’s time to fill eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Any donations, candy or money, will be appreciated.  The candy needs to be individually wrapped and can be left in the narthex.  Thank you.
   
HAPPY 100th  You’re invited to a birthday reception April 10th, from 3-5 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett, to honor Elna Z., who turns 100 years old on Sunday, April 4th.  Mrs. Z. is Karen P.’ grandmother.
 
PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex.  You are welcome to take one home with you.

BULLETIN COVER PICTURE  A bit of trivia.  Eight years ago, Kelly B. painted Bible scenes for the Sunday School which hung on the walls of the Fellowship Hall.  We have been using the picture of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the bulletin cover every Palm Sunday since he painted it in 2002.  Thank you, Kelly.
    
BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s are also available.

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 control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Marian S., in the hospital in St. Louis; Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

BAPTISM We rejoice with James and Bethany M. at the baptism of their son, Brock Alexander, this morning during the late service. Brock was born February 25th. His sponsors are Julie S. and Kristy M. Brock is the grandson of Pastor and Gerry. He is wearing the baptismal gown Pastor wore when he was baptized.

BAPTISM CANDLE We will now be giving a baptism candle to each child baptized at Good Shepherd. A Baptismal Candle Holder has been given to our congregation in memory of Irene Schnackenberg, Pastor and Mary Parks’ mother. The candle is given to remind the baptized that they have received Christ who is the Light of the World, and that they are to let their light shine before others that they may see their good works and glorify the Father in heaven. The candle is to be lit each year on the anniversary of their baptism.

JR CONFIRMATION RETREAT Seven young folks are at Lake Windermere for a weekend Confirmation retreat filled with Bible study, games, fellowship, worship and much, much more. Shawn & Jennifer P. are their counselors. They are returning to Carthage this afternoon.

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICE This week will be the last midweek Lenten Wednesday service. It starts at 7:00 p.m. Holy week begins next Sunday with Palm Sunday.

CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie E. and Michael C. who were united in marriage last evening here at Good Shepherd. The couple will make their home in Bentonville, AR. May God bless this couple as they begin their life as husband and wife. Maggie is the daughter of Fred and Diana E.

THE HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Maundy Thursday Communion Service—7:00 pm.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service—7:00 pm.
Easter Early Communion Service—7:30 am.
Easter Breakfast—8:30 am.
Easter Egg hunt—9:30 am.
Easter Communion Service—10:45 am.

EASTER LILIES If you would like to purchase one or more Easter Lily to help beautify the sanctuary at Easter, please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Any lilies you purchase are of course yours to take home after Easter Sunday. The cost is $6.00 each. Please pay Betty K.

ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST There is a sheet on the card table in the narthex for you to sign-up to bring your choice of food, paper products, or drinks for the Easter breakfast on April 4th. There is also a sign-up sheet to offer your help in the set-up, serving or clean-up.

FILL EASTER EGGS It’s time to fill eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Any donations, candy or money, will be appreciated. The candy needs to be individually wrapped and can be left in the narthex. Thank you.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex. You are welcome to take one home with you.

MEN’S & CO-ED SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS Interested in playing on either the men’s or co-ed teams this spring? Please talk with Bradley M., or use the sign-up sheet in the narthex. The co-ed team plays on Monday evenings and the men’s team plays on Tuesday evenings.

BLOOD PRESSURE The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. The previous Sunday’s are also available.

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 control the volume.

BULLITIN COVER PICTURE The picture on the front of the bulletin is a picture of a mural that Kelly B. drew on the wall of the fellowship hall before vacation bible school in 200