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Announcements — July 7, 2024

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ron & Beth T., struggling with the damage to their house after the recent tornado; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† EVOLUTION IS UNREASONABLE  The Adult Bible Class is currently looking at the topic of Creation/Evolution with an eye toward dispelling the commonly assumed belief that evolution is a logical point of view when it comes to the origins of the universe.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  Make sure to Join us today for Summer Sunday School.  We are having a fun summer of games, challenges, prizes, and crafting as we study the fruits of the Spirit during the Sunday School hour.

† POTLUCK  Thank you to the Fellowship Committee for the fun Fifth Sunday Potluck last Sunday.

† CELEBRATE THE SAVIOR VBS is scheduled for Sunday, July 21 – Thursday, July 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.  There will be a dinner served each evening at 5:00 pm.  Student registration pages are available in the Christian Education area outside the sanctuary if you prefer to complete a  printed form.  Or you may also register at: vbsmate.com/gslcarthage.  It’s also not too late to volunteer!  If you are interested in helping, you can complete the form available in the narthex.  Also, please plan to join us for our VBS Kick-off celebration on Sunday, July 21 at 4:00 pm.  If you have questions you can contact Kayla H., khyland23@gmail.com.

† TREASURER NOTE  For the six months ended this June, our paid expenses totaled $117,046 while our income totaled $111,935, leaving us with a deficit of $5,111.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The Summer Portals of Prayer are available on the information table in the Narthex.

 

Celebrate the Savior – Jesus Gives Us Joy

At Celebrate the Savior VBS, children look into the Bible, God’s Word, and discover that Jesus gives us the joy of eternal life with Him! Our loving God has given us so much to celebrate—family, friends, food, and especially forgiveness through faith in Jesus, our Savior. As kids   explore five key events in the life of Jesus, they will discover how the love of Jesus fills us with joy.

■  Wise Men from the East followed a special star to the place where Jesus was born. Filled with joy, they bowed down to worship Jesus and offered Him gifts.

■  Four friends brought a man to Jesus for healing. Jesus, our best Friend, amazed everyone by healing both his body and his heart!

■  The disciples didn’t know how they would feed the crowd. Jesus showed that He provides for all our needs, both for this life and for life eternal.

■  When Jesus died, His friends were filled with sadness. Then Jesus rose, and their sadness turned into joy! Jesus saves us, giving us hope and new life!

■  Jesus’ followers couldn’t see why He had to die. After He rose, He opened their eyes to see how He had overcome sin and death. His love gives us joy!

At the center of every story is the message that God has come to save us. Every aspect of Jesus’ life leads, in some way, to our salvation. We are looking forward to spending time with the kids this summer as we Celebrate the Savior, Jesus!

 

Announcements — June 30, 2024

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ron & Beth T., struggling with the damage to their house after the recent tornado; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† EVOLUTION IS UNREASONABLE  The Adult Bible Class is currently looking at the topic of Creation/Evolution with an eye toward dispelling the commonly assumed belief that evolution is a logical point of view when it comes to the origins of the universe.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  Make sure to Join us today for Summer Sunday School.  We are having a fun summer of games, challenges, prizes, and crafting as we study the fruits of the Spirit during the Sunday School hour.

† POTLUCK  Today Good Shepherd is having a Fifth Sunday Potluck after Sunday School and Adult Bible Class.  Please join us for some fun fellowship time.  There will be a cook out with hamburgers and hotdogs provided.

† VBS is scheduled for Sunday, July 21 – Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  Student registration is NOW OPEN, and we can’t wait to know who will be joining us for the fun this summer!  Student registration pages are available in the Christian Education area outside the  sanctuary if you prefer to complete a printed form.  Or you may also register at: vbsmate.com/gslcarthage.  To receive this year’s shirt please make sure to register by July 5.  It’s also not too late to volunteer!  If you are  interested in helping complete the form available in the narthex.  If you have any questions you can contact Kayla H., khyland23@gmail.com.

† IN CASE YOU ARE INTERESTED  If you have any old American Flags that you would like to exchange, Arvest Bank on 32nd St. in Joplin is having a flag swap day on July 2, starting at 11:00 am.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The Summer Portals of Prayer are available on the information table in the Narthex.