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† IN OUR PRAYERS  The F. family, at the death Dorothy F. on Thursday, Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting today, 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.

† VOTERS’ MEETING TODAY  After the 9:00 am Sunday Service today a Voters’ Meeting will be held to vote regarding certain amendments to the Church Constitution and to review and vote on the Ministry Description proposed by the Call Committee.  Copies of the amendments to the Church Constitution and the Ministry Description are available on the round table.

† ELDERS’ MEETING  There will be an Elders’ Meeting tomorrow at 7:00 pm.

† THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is  June 13-17.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty Ellefsen, 358-6418.

† WORK DAY  Thanks to all those who took time out of their busy summer schedules to help at the church work day yesterday morning.  All your hard work is extremely appreciated!

† SUMMER BRUNCH  The LWML will host their annual Summer Brunch for all ladies of the congregation on Saturday, June 11, at 10:00 am.  It will be held at the Rollins Creek Club House, 1900 Blue Bird Way, in Carthage.  Each lady is asked to bring a brunch item to share.  Come enjoy a relaxing, fun morning with your fellow women from Good Shepherd.

† NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING BIBLE STUDY  For the youth attending the 2016 National Youth Gathering in July, there is a Sunday evening Bible study this evening at 7:00 pm, in the youth room.

† CROSSLINES WORK DAY  GSLC’s regular work day at Crosslines in Carthage has changed from the third Friday of each month to the fourth Thursday of every month.

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

† FLOWER CHART  Our flower fund is running low and there are several empty dates coming up on the calendar for the next few months.  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall by the water fountain.  If you would rather help out by making a small donation to the flower fund that would also be greatly appreciated.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS  For the first couple of quarters in 2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings will be going to Children’s Haven in Joplin.  If you would like to monitor our progress, keep an eye on our bulletin board downstairs that will track our Sunday School offerings!

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† VOTERS’ MEETING TO BE HELD JUNE 5  After the 9:00 am Sunday   Service on June 5, a Voters’ Meeting has been scheduled to vote      regarding certain amendments to the Church Constitution and to     review and vote on the Ministry Description proposed by the Call  Committee.  Copies of the amendments to the Church Constitution  and the Ministry Description are available on the round table.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting next Sunday, June 5, 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.

† WORK DAY  A church work day has been scheduled for this Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.  The Trustees will be in need of as much help as possible with mostly trimming and yard work and a few inside tasks.  Please, consider coming out for these two hours to help, many hands make the load light!

† SUMMER BRUNCH  The LWML will host their annual Summer Brunch for all ladies of the congregation on Saturday, June 11, at 10:00 am.  It will be held at the Rollins Creek Club House, 1900 Blue Bird Way, in Carthage.  Each lady is asked to bring a brunch item to share.  Come enjoy a relaxing, fun morning with your fellow women from Good Shepherd.

† NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING BIBLE STUDY  For the youth attending the 2016 National Youth Gathering in July, there is a Sunday evening Bible study this evening at 7:00 pm, in the youth room.

† FLOWER CHART  Our flower fund is running low and there are several empty dates coming up on the calendar for the next few months.  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall by the water fountain.  If you would rather help out by making a small donation to the flower fund that would also be greatly appreciated.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS  For the first couple of quarters in   2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings will be going to Children’s Haven in Joplin.  If you would like to monitor our progress, keep an eye on our bulletin board downstairs that will track our Sunday School offerings!

† THIS MORNING three of our young members will publicly confess  their faith through the Rite of Confirmation during the late service.  They are:

Jesse Paul H., who is the son of Jennifer W., stepson of Adam W., and grandson of Linda B.  Jesse’s confirmation verse is “God so loved the world, that he gave his only   Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have   eternal life.” John 3:16 

“I chose this verse because it helps me remember that God sacrificed his only son to save us from our sins.  I trust in him to give me eternal life like this verse promises.  When I read this verse out of the Bible it makes me think how I can help others  believe in God like I believe in God.  It also reminds me of a    country song verse that says I learned all I need to know from John 3:16.”  (Jesse H.)

Emma Grace N., who is the daughter of Mary N.  Emma’s confirmation verse is “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.  Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.” Psalm 40:3

“I chose this verse because I believe singing hymns is one of the best ways to worship God. Also because we should fear God, but we also should trust him and love him. We should trust him because he loves us and we are in his arms.” (Emma N.)

Lydia Ruth Lucia N., who is the daughter of John & Rhonda N.  Lydia’s confirmation verse is “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”  Romans 12:9

“The reason I picked Romans 12:9 to be my verse was because it shows us how to live, not only helping us get a basic instruction for our life but giving an instruction on how to live a more in depth life in God.  This verse doesn’t just tell us what we should do but it states what we shouldn’t do and creates a brief understanding of how Jesus lived and how we can be like him.  Why live this good life?  Well, God wants us to live this ‘good’ life because he first loved us, and out of this love, he sent his son to save us, that    we wouldn’t be too caught up and drowned on our own sin but   instead we would be focusing on him and how he wants us to live.”  (Lydia N.)

We thank God for them and ask Him to bless their public confession to His glory.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Paula B., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† VOTERS’ MEETING TO BE HELD JUNE 5  After the 9:00 am Sunday Service on June 5, a Voters’ Meeting has been scheduled to vote regarding certain amendments to the Church Constitution and to review and vote on the Ministry Description proposed by the Call Committee. Copies of the amendments to the Church Constitution are available a the information desk.

† OLD FASHIONED POTLUCK  The LWML is hosting a birthday potluck for Pastor Mackie and Earl Kirn today, following the late service, in the fellowship hall. They both have birthdays tomorrow, May 23^rd! Birthday cake and ice cream will be provided. Hope you can come and help us celebrate with them.

† JR CONFIRMATION CLASS  There will not be Jr Confirmation Class today.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting June 5, 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.

† WORK DAY  A church work day has been scheduled for Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The trustees will be in need of as much help as possible with mostly trimming and yard work and a few inside tasks. Please consider coming out for these two hours to help, many hands make the load light!

† THANK YOU Galen Davis, with Gideons International, wanted to extend a thank you to our congregation for having him here to speak to us and also for our generous contribution to their ministry. He received a total of $555.00 in donations last Sunday which is the equivalent of 111 bibles!

† SUMMER BRUNCH The LWML will host the annual Summer Brunch for all ladies of the congregation on Saturday, June 11, at 10:00 am. It will be held at the Rollins Creek Club House, 1900 Blue Bird Way, in Carthage. Each lady is asked to bring a brunch item to share. Come enjoy a relaxing, fun morning with your fellow women from Good Shepherd.

† NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING BIBLE STUDY  For the youth attending the 2016 National Youth Gathering in July, a Sunday evening Bible study begins this evening at 7:00 pm, in the youth room.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS  For the first couple of quarters in 2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings will be going to Children’s Haven in Joplin.  If you would like to monitor our progress, keep an eye on our bulletin board downstairs that will track our Sunday School offerings!

† 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.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Clarice O., after receiving a pacemaker Friday morning; Stella Q., Sue V., recovering from surgery at St. Luke’s; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., Sara P., Aaron P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† OLD FASHIONED POTLUCK  The LWML is hosting a birthday potluck for Pastor Mackie and Earl Kirn next Sunday, May 22. They both have birthdays on May 23^rd!  The potluck will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the late service.  Birthday cake and ice cream will be provided. Bring your favorite dish/dishes to share and help us celebrate with them.

† JR CONFIRMATION CLASS  Today at 1:00 pm, the confirmands will be having a practice run of their confirmation which will occur on Sunday, May 29.  Next     Sunday, May 22, there will not be Jr Confirmation Class.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting June 5, 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.

† CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE  Thank you to those that participated in the survey. The District has the information and is accumulating the results for the Call     Committee to review. The task of preparing a Ministry Description will guide us through the remainder of the Call process. The Ministry Description will be reviewed and approved by the Voters in a special meeting that will likely occur during the early part of June. Please continue to pray for our church as we continue through this process.

† NEW BANNER  Have you noticed the new banner that features the  Alpha and Omega?  This banner will represent our Southwest Zone during the banner processional at the LWML Missouri District Convention in June.  The theme for  the Convention is “God’s Love Spans the Centuries.”  The Alpha and Omega symbols, simply stated and displayed on a solid black background, says it ALL! God is Lord from the beginning of all time, to the end of all time.  A span of time none of us can imagine.  The banner was designed by Mary P. and Karen M. with Karen doing the sewing.  Thank you, ladies, for such a striking banner.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS  For the first couple of quarters in 2016, both the adult and the children’s Sunday School offerings will be going to Children’s Haven in Joplin.  If you would like to monitor our progress, keep an eye on our bulletin board downstairs that will track our Sunday School offerings!

† 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.