\u2020\u00a0IN <\/b>OUR PRAYERS<\/b>\u00a0Ruth H.<\/i><\/b>, at Mercy Joplin; Heather U.<\/i><\/b>, at home undergoing further medical care; Ellie H.<\/i><\/b>, receiving rehab at Wildwood Skilled Nursing Facility; Sue<\/i><\/b>V.<\/i><\/b>, recovering at home from shoulder surgery; Jody G.<\/i><\/b>, Audrey M.<\/i><\/b>, Janice Hammer\u2019s mother, in extended care; Luverne C.<\/i><\/b>, Carol L.<\/i><\/b>, recovering at home; Paula B.<\/i><\/b>,\u00a0April K.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing treatment for cancer.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0CONGRATULATIONS <\/b>to Donya A. and Bradley M. who were united in marriage yesterday, here at Good Shepherd.\u00a0 We rejoice with them and pray for God\u2019s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife.\u00a0 Bradley is the son of Glenn & Karen M.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0VOICES OF VICTORY TEEN CHALLENGE CHOIR <\/b>will be singing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 in both services today.\u00a0 They are a choir from Ozark, MO, that travels to churches across the U.S. to sing and give testimony about what the Lord is doing in their lives.\u00a0 <\/b>It is wonderful to have them here with us today!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a070 AND OVER DINNER\u00a0 <\/b>The youth group will be serving a four-course meal to those in our congregation who are 70 years of age (three score and ten) this evening at 5:00 pm.\u00a0 It is one way our youth wish to show their appreciation for these seasoned congregational members.\u00a0 Please bring along a photo of yourself from \u201cthe good old days\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0LENT\u00a0 <\/b>During Lent, we have weekday services each Wednesday at\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.\u00a0 Part of the passion story of Jesus is read each week.\u00a0 Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SCRIPTURE STUDY<\/b>\u00a0 Due to our 11:00 am Lenten service, the Wed. morning Scripture Study Group meets a little earlier, 9:45 am<\/i>, during Lent.\u00a0 If you are planning on attending the morning Lenten service, you could come a little early and join them!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER EGG HUNT<\/b>\u00a0 The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt.\u00a0 They are asking the congregation for donations of plastic eggs, rolls of nickels\/dimes, small prizes, or bags of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 individually wrapped candy.\u00a0 Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office.\u00a0 Thanks for your help with this project!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER LILIES\u00a0 <\/b>If you would like to purchase one or more lilies to help adorn our sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.\u00a0 The cost is $8.00 each.\u00a0 Please pay Diana Endicott.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN UP\u00a0 <\/b>The Easter breakfast sign up sheet is in the narthex on the round table.\u00a0 Please take a moment to check it over and then put your name by what you are willing to bring.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0MEAL <\/b>DELIVERY\u00a0 <\/b>Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, March 9-13.\u00a0 If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0RUMMAGE SALE\u00a0 <\/b>Martin Luther School in Joplin will have their\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 annual rummage sale this Monday & Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS\u00a0 <\/b>Be sure to direct your 2014 Choice Dollars.\u00a0 Eligible Thrivent Financial members have until March 31, 2015,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to direct any remaining 2014 Choice Dollars.\u00a0 After that date, they expire.\u00a0 Through the Thrivent Choice program, eligible members have the power to recommend where Thrivent distributes part of its charitable grant funds\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 annually.\u00a0 Choice Dollars can be directed to thousands of enrolled nonprofit organizations, including Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.\u00a0 If you need\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 information on directing your Choice Dollars, there is an informational sheet in the church office. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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