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Announcements — June 29, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS Howard S., Ruth B.,recovering at home;  Stella Q., at St. Luke’s; Paula B.Mary C., and Tim S., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GEARING UP FOR VBS  This year’s Vacation Bible School, Weird Animals, will run from July 27-31.  Christian Education would like to get shirts for all the children attending and all the adults volunteering this year.  There is an order form on the round table in the narthex where you can designate your size if you plan on attending.  VBS registration forms are also on the round table.  If your child plans to attend, please fill one out and place it in the basket provided.

† VBS FOOD DONATIONS  If you would like to donate food supplies for this year’s VBS dinners, there is a sign-up sheet on the round table.  There is a container for the supplies under the coat rack in the narthex.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTATION  Today during the service, the Sunday School children will be providing a short patriotic presentation in honor of the Fourth of July.  Thank you Sunday School children and teachers!

† LYF MO DISTRICT GATHERING  A group of our youth left for the     District Youth Gathering in Springfield, MO, on Friday, June 27.  They will be    returning this afternoon.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Ladies, remember to pick one up!

 

Announcements — June 22, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS Howard S., at Mercy McCune-Brooks, Mary C. at Freeman; Ruth B., recovering at home; Stella Q., moving into assisted living at St. Luke’s; Paula B.Mary C., and Tim S., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† MEAL DELIVERY  A special thank you to all those who helped deliver meals this week.  What a great way to help members of our community!

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP  The LYF will be meeting at the church tonight at 6:00.

† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING  There will be a Christian Education meeting today after the Sunday School hour.  We will meet in the fellowship hall and a light lunch will be provided.  Anyone interested in Christian Education is welcome to attend.

† GEARING UP FOR VBS  This year’s Vacation Bible School, Weird Animals, will run from July 27-31.  Christian Education would like to get shirts for all the children attending and all the adults volunteering this year.  There is an order form on the round table in the narthex where you can designate your size if you plan on attending.  VBS registration forms are also on the round table.  If your child plans to attend please fill one out and place it in the basket provided.

† VBS FOOD DONATIONS  If you would like to donate food supplies for this year’s VBS dinners, there is a sign-up sheet on the round table.  There is also a container for the supplies under the coat rack in the narthex.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTATION  On Sunday, June 29, during the service, the Sunday School children will be providing a short patriotic presentation in honor of the Fourth of July.

† RETIREMENT RECOGNITION  Earl K.’s retirement from Carthage Counseling will be recognized at an open house hosted by his associates on Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at the Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is invited.  Cards only.  Food provided.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Ladies, remember to pick one up!

† THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORD  Lee Ann B. is leading a Bible Study during the summer months when we have one service.  The topic of this study is from the Lutheran Hour resources and is called “Intersection  Between Church and State”.  The class is held in the conference room from 8:00 am – 8:45 am on Sunday mornings before the 9:00 am service.  If you have any questions, please contact Lee Ann.

† COMING SOON  Pastor Schnackenberg is planning a presentation of  the trip to Germany.  Be watching for more details coming soon!

LUTHERAN HOUR INFORMATION TABLE  During the month of June,  a variety of information and products provided by the Lutheran Hour Ministries will be displayed on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions about the Lutheran Hour Ministries contact Lee Ann

Announcements — June 15, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The L. family, at the loss of Robert L.Ruth B.,at Cox South; Paula B.,Mary C., Mike D., and Tim S., undergoing treatment for  cancer.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, June 16 – 20.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† GEARING UP FOR VBS  This year’s Vacation Bible School, Weird Animals, will run from July 27-31.  Christian Education would like to get shirts for all the children attending and all the adults volunteering this year.  There is an order form on the round table in the narthex where you can designate your size if you plan on attending.  Also, be looking for information coming soon about the VBS kick-off event scheduled for Sunday, July 13.

† VBS FOOD DONATIONS  If you would like to donate food supplies for this year’s VBS dinners, there is a sign-up sheet on the round table.  There is also a container for the supplies under the coat rack in the narthex.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTATION  On Sunday, June 29, during the service, the Sunday School children will be providing a short patriotic presentation in honor of the Fourth of July.

† RETIREMENT RECOGNITION  Earl K.’s retirement from Carthage Counseling will be recognized at an open house hosted by his associates on Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at the Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is invited.  Cards only.  Food provided.

† UNITED IN MARRIAGE  We congratulate Meghan W. and Josh V. who were united in marriage here at Good Shepherd on Saturday,    June 7.  Meghan is the daughter of Tom and Janet W. and granddaughter of Edwin and Lawana L.  May the Lord bless their life together as     husband and wife.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Ladies, remember to pick one up!

† THE WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY will not meet this Wednesday, June 18.

† THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORD  Lee Ann B. is leading a Bible Study during the summer months when we have one service.  The topic of this study is from the Lutheran Hour resources and is called “Intersection  Between Church and State”.  The class is held in the conference room from 8:00 am – 8:45 am on Sunday mornings before the 9:00 am service.  If you have any questions, please contact Lee Ann.

† COMING SOON  Pastor Schnackenberg is planning a presentation of  the trip to Germany.  Be watching for more details coming soon!

† LUTHERAN HOUR INFORMATION TABLE  During the month of June,  a variety of information and products provided by the Lutheran Hour Ministries will be displayed on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions about the Lutheran Hour Ministries contact Lee Ann Beshears at (417)310-2923.

SIMPLY GIVING is an automated giving program, provided through Thrivent, available at GSLC for members that wish to have their weekly or monthly contributions deducted from their checking account.  It is an easy way to make your

Announcement — June 8, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Paula B.,Mary C., Mike D., and Tim S., undergoing treatment for  cancer.

† GEARING UP FOR VBS  This year’s Vacation Bible School, Weird Animals, will run from July 27-31.  Christian Education would like to get shirts for all the children attending and all the adults volunteering this year.  There is an order form on the round table in the narthex where you can designate your size if you plan on attending.  Also, be looking for information coming soon about the VBS kick-off event scheduled for Sunday, July 13.

† THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORD  Lee Ann B. is leading a Bible Study during the summer months when we have one service.  The topic of this study is from the Lutheran Hour resources and is called “Intersection  Between Church and State”.  The class is held in the conference room from 8:00 am – 8:45 am on Sunday mornings before the 9:00 am service.  If you have any questions, please contact Lee Ann.

† COMING SOON  Pastor Schnackenberg is planning a presentation of  the trip to Germany.  Be watching for more details coming soon!

† LWML BRUNCH IN THE PARK  All ladies of the congregation are invited to join the LWML ladies for their Brunch in the Park,thisSat., June 14, beginning at 9:00 am.  Our theme will be “Tickled Pink that  Jesus Loves Us!”   All women are encouraged to join us for this fun gathering and wear something pink!  LWML Members are to bring something for a brunch buffet.  It will be held in the Villages of Rollin’s Creek pavilion.  The neighborhood is just off of Highland Avenue before you head into the country.  Nan Borg arranged the meeting place and will provide the topic/devotion.  This fun and yummy event will take the place of the regular Tuesday evening meeting for the month of June.

† LUTHERAN HOUR INFORMATION TABLE  During the month of June,  a variety of information and products provided by the Lutheran Hour Ministries will be displayed on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions about the Lutheran Hour Ministries contact Lee Ann Beshears at (417)310-2923.

† MUSIC MEETING  The Special Music Committee will not meet during the summer months.

† SIMPLY GIVING is an automated giving program, provided through Thrivent, available at GSLC for members that wish to have their weekly or monthly contributions deducted from their checking account.  It is an easy way to make your regular contributions to our congregation.  If you are interested in using this program see Glenn Moll, Luke Hill, or Denise Golden for details on how to sign up.

† 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.

† 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.