Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, recovering from breast cancer surgery;  Rich & Lynn H., at the death of his brother; Tommy F., Ruth B.’s son in law, seriously ill;  Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening at 7:00 to discuss  the agenda for the Voters’ Meeting set for October 25th at 7:00 pm.

LABORERS LEAVING SOON It is hard to believe, but next Sunday will be the last Sunday the Laborers for Christ will be here.  Their work is almost completed, and they are getting anxious to get back home after being away so long.  They are more then workers.  They are wonderful friends.  Be sure and express your gratitude to them when you get the chance.

THE ELDERS AND TRUSTEES will meet in a joint meeting Monday evening at 7:00.

MAPLE LEAF GOSPEL SING This Wednesday evening the Shepherd’s Own will be participating in the Gospel Sing, 7:00 pm, at the Carthage Jr. High Auditorium, 714 South Main.  Come out, enjoy one of the most popular events of the Festival, and show support to our guys who represent our congregation so well.

NATIONAL YOUTH GROUP GATHERING Youth who are attending the National Youth Group Gathering in 2010 must give their registration form to Cheryl M. by next Sunday, October 18th.   Meetings will be held today after each service, and this Wednesday at 6:30, about volunteer opportunities and fundraisers.  Parents, you need to attend at least one of these meetings.  Please see Cheryl for further information.

WEDDING On Saturday, October 17th, at 2:00 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grove, OK, Amber S. will exchange marriage vows with Brett H.  Amber is the daughter of Kathy M. and the granddaughter of Bud & Ruby S.  We pray for the Lord’s Blessings as they begin their lives as husband and wife.  Pastor Schnackenberg will be the officiate.

PASTOR & GERRY ON VACATION Pastor and Gerry will be in Phoenix next week for the Men’s Senior Baseball League World Series.  Pastor is again playing for a team from Minnesota called the Twins.  You can follow the progress of the team on MSBLNational.com.  The Schnackenberg’s will be back sometime the week of the 25th.

GUEST PASTORS The Rev. Dr. David Johns will be our guest Pastor Sunday the 18th  and The Rev. Lowell Rossow the 25th.

DEDICATION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st The Service of Dedication for our expanded facilities will be Sunday, November 1st, at 10:45 am.  That will be the only service that morning.  We will have a congregational dinner at noon, and a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving at 2:30 pm.  The Rev. Brad Zerkel, a former member of our congregation, and Pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran, Kansas City, will be our guest speaker for this service.  Refreshments will be served after the afternoon service.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Lee Ann B., recovering from surgery; Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, recovering from breast cancer surgery;  Jerry, Rich H.’s brother, diagnosed with brain cancer; Lynn H. under going tests;  Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

LWML SUNDAY  Today is Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday.  Members of our local society will be reading the First & Second Lessons during both services and all LWML members will be wearing a purple and gold ribbon.  The Good Shepherd LWML meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the fellowship hall.  We invite all ladies of the congregation to join us.

MITE BOX OFFERINGS  One of the main emphasis of the LWML is their support of missions and ministry throughout the world by means of Mite Box offerings.  You can help with this special ministry today by placing your pocket change in the large Mite Box at the back of the church.  You are welcome to take a individual box home with you, and as you drop your change into the box, say a prayer for world missions that each mite will help spread the Gospel throughout the world.  When it’s full, simply deposit your offerings in the large Mite Box, which is then counted and sent on to the District and National levels of LWML for disbursement.

LABORERS MIKE AND THELMA M. will be leaving this week to return to their home.  Thelma is home from the hospital and they are anxious to see their new grandbaby.  Please express your gratitude to them.  They go with our prayers for God’s good things to be with them.  Dear Mike and Thelma, thank you very much and God bless you.

SOFTBALL GAMES  The Co-Ed team will play Monday evening at 6:30 and the Men’s team will play Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

THANK YOU  I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and visits during my surgery and recovery.  You are much appreciated!  ~Katherine R.

BREAK TIME HELP FOR LABORERS NEEDED  We are still in need of folks to help at the trailer setting out snacks for the workers the week of October 13th –17th.  Their break time is 9:00 to 9:30 am, and it only takes a little more than an hour of your time each day.  If you are able to help, please visit with Mary Parks, or call the church office, 358-1325.

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY will resume its schedule this Thursday.  Please join us as we continue to study Paul’s letter to the Romans.  We gather at approximately 9:00 am for fellowship and begin our study at 9:30 am. 

MEN’S RETREAT  October 9th & 11th  are the dates planned for a Men’s Retreat at Pelican Landing in Oklahoma.  The cost is $15.00, plus the cost of the food.  There is a sign up sheet at the back of the sanctuary, and if you have any questions, contact Sonny E.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Melody S., at the death of her mother; Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, diagnosed with breast cancer; Thelma M., in Freeman Hospital; Jerry, Rich H.’s brother, diagnosed with brain cancer; Katherine R., recovering at her son’s home; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

SOFTBALL GAMES  The Co-Ed team will play Monday evening at 6:30 and the Men’s team will play Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

THE ELDERS’ meeting date has been changed again to allow Pastor and Michael G. to attend the Southwest Missouri Circuit meeting on the 21st to elect the circuit delegates to the next Missouri Synod national convention.  The new meeting date will be Monday evening, Sept. 28th, at 7:00.  The church Trustees are also asked to attend.

WORK DAY AT S.’S  Anyone wanting to help cut/split firewood for the Jeremy S. family is asked to meet at Pastor’s house at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 26th.  Lunch will be provided.  Please tell Pastor or put your name on the sign-up sheet if you can help.  Thank you!     

PASTOR TO SPEAK AT PURDY  Next Sunday, Pastor will be a guest speaker at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Purdy, for their 125th anniversary as a congregation.  He will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service and Dr. Wallace Schulz, former Lutheran Hour Speaker and Vice-president of Synod, will speak at the 2:00 p.m. service.  A dinner will be served at noon and a light lunch will follow the afternoon service.  You are invited to celebrate with them.

THE REV. DR. DAVID JOHNS will be our guest speaker next Sunday while Pastor and Gerry are at Purdy.  Pastor Johns is retired and living in Joplin.  We are glad to have him back again.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY  How can studying the life of David help us in our lives today?  We are about to find out in a ladies bible study entitled, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed.  This class will meet for seven weeks with prayer, fellowship, and a DVD session covering the life and reign of David.  Not only will we get a deeper understanding of this great man and his relationship with the Lord, but we will also hopefully gain a deeper relationship with God and each other.  Sign up in the narthex—cost is $15.00 for the workbooks.  We will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights beginning this week, Sept. 22nd, here at the church.  Call Lora S.  for more information. 

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY has decided not to meet through the month of September.  They will resume their study of the Book of Romans on the first Thursday in October.  

MEN’S RETREAT  October 9th & 10th  are the dates planned for a Men’s Retreat at Pelican Landing in Oklahoma.  The cost is $15.00, plus the cost of the food.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex, and if you have any questions, contact Sonny E.
                                         
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.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes 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.  Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.

BLOOD PRESSURE  After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.