\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> \u00a0Jan G.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from knee surgery;\u00a0Jody G.<\/i><\/b>, placed on hospice; Andrew S.<\/i><\/b>, continuing to struggle with weakness from his previous illness; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing\u00a0 rehab at St Luke\u2019s Nursing Center; Stella Q.<\/i><\/b>, struggling with her loss of memory; Kathy P.<\/i><\/b>, suffering health issues; Sara P.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SCRIPTURE STUDY<\/b>\u00a0 The Wednesday morning Scripture Study Group will not meet this Wednesday, May 3.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0TUESDAY BIBLE CLASS <\/b>will not meet the next two Tuesday mornings while Pastor is on vacation.\u00a0 The class will resume on Tuesday, May 16.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SINGLE SENIOR LADIES\u00a0 <\/b>A group of single, senior ladies <\/i>has formed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.\u00a0 They are meeting today in the fellowship hall from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.\u00a0 Come join them for some fun, fellowship, and snacks.\u00a0 Bring a snack to share with about 15 people.\u00a0\u00a0 For questions or more information, please contact Ann L.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0<\/a>LWML SPRING RALLY\u00a0 <\/b>The Spring Rally of the Southwest Zone of Missouri LWML will be held today at First Lutheran Church in Neosho. Registration is at 2:30 pm with the Rally beginning at 3:00 pm.\u00a0 The theme of the Rally is \u201cWitness Always\u201d and Heidi Johnson will tell of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 her mission trip to Tanzania.\u00a0 Special guest will be the Missouri District LWML President, Christie Steffens.\u00a0 The ingathering is for Teen Challenge and suggested items to bring are white bath towels, white twin sheets, twin comforters, band aids, Neosporin, or dish cloths and towels for the kitchen.\u00a0 Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0THRIVENT WORKSHOP<\/b>\u00a0 Thom Mehl with Thrivent Financial, will be hosting a Free Dinner and Workshop, \u201cWill You Have Enough to Retire\u201d. There are two locations and space is limited, so please RSVP by May 1.\u00a0\u00a0 To reserve your spot call (888)243-8225.\u00a0 Event Details:\u00a0 Tuesday, May 2 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Angus Branch Steakhouse, 114 Chapel Dr. in\u00a0 Monett, MO and Wednesday, May 3 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Granny Shaffer\u2019s, 2728 Rangeline Rd. in Joplin, MO.<\/p>\n TUESDAY MORNING MEN\u2019S BIBLE STUDY\u00a0 <\/b>A new Tuesday morning men\u2019s Bible study is beginning in May.\u00a0 The group will be studying\u00a0 \u201cGod\u2019s Word for Today: 2 Peter & Jude\u201d.\u00a0 They will meet for the first time on Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 am, at Panera in Joplin.\u00a0 If you have\u00a0\u00a0 any questions you can contact Greg Golden, (417)850-6550 or the church office, (417)358-1325<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0JR CONFIRMATION CLASS <\/b>will not meet next Sunday, May 7.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0VBS HELPERS\u00a0 <\/b>Are you interested in helping with this year\u2019s vacation bible school?\u00a0 The theme this year is \u201cA Mighty Fortress \u2013 In Jesus, the Victory is won!\u201d\u00a0 The dates will be July 23 – July 27.\u00a0 We are in need of group leaders, group helpers, station assistants, etc.\u00a0 If you would like to help out this year, please let Nicole Backerman or Cindy Eaton know or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.\u00a0 Please consider helping out with this worthwhile event that helps our children learn about Jesus\u2019 love for us.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS\u00a0 <\/b>The Sunday School & Adult Bible Class offerings for the Spring quarter are going to LCMS World Relief & Human Care to help with the relief efforts after the recent tornados in New Orleans.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0NURSERY\/CRY ROOM\u00a0 <\/b>Should your child become distressed or distract \u00a0others during the service, a furnished nursery\/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.\u00a0 Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS <\/b>are available in the nurse\u2019s office after the service.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0PRAYER BEARS <\/b>are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God\u2019s love, comfort, and peace.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0ASSISTIVE LISTENING\u00a0 <\/b>If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.\u00a0 They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS \u00a0Jan G., recovering from knee surgery;\u00a0Jody G., placed on hospice; 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