Announcements — May 10, 2015
† IN OUR PRAYERS Ralph L., recovering after a heart procedure; Ruth H., Letitia L., receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be singing at the beginning of the late service this morning for Mothers’ Day!
† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING Next Sunday evening at 7:00 pm there will be a voters’ meeting to act on the Elders’ recommendation to issue a call to Pastor Roger Mackie to serve as our Intentional Interim Pastor. Pastor Mackie’s home town is Rockford, MI. More information will be shared at the meeting.
† A THANK YOU To our Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Family, Wanting to say a very sincere, “Thank You” for your thoughts, prayers and cards you sent to us, on behalf of my mother, Eileen W. She really enjoyed attending church and attending the church functions when her health would allow it. We all are very grateful for your generosity and support that was given to her during those times and for us now. God Bless You All. ~Very Sincerely, Jan B. & Family
† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.
† BAKED POTATO DINNER Mark your calendar! The Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) is planning a Baked Potato Dinner for Sunday, May 31, after the late service. There will be a potato bar with a variety of toppings, drinks, and desserts! This will be a fundraising event for the National Youth Gathering that the group will be attending in the summer of 2016.
† ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT has been scheduled for May 29 – 30. This event will be held at the “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee Ann B.’ property south of Lockwood). There is information and a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.
† BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE FOR STELLA Q. Next Sunday, May 17, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, there will be an open house to celebrate Stella Q.’s 94th birthday. It will be held at St. Luke’s Nursing Center in the dining area on the southeast side. Cards can be sent to her at St. Luke’s Nursing Center, 1220 E. Fairview, Rm. 307, Carthage, MO 64836.
† SUMMER WORSHIP Starting June 7, for the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it will begin at 9:00 am. Sunday School and Bible class will be at 10:30 am.
† 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.
† 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 nurse’s office 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.