\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> \u00a0Megan M.<\/i><\/b>, at home, on bedrest until delivery; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, back at home, undergoing rehab; Jody G.<\/i><\/b>, placed\u00a0 on hospice; Stella Q., <\/i><\/b>undergoing rehab at St Luke\u2019s Nursing Center; 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\u00a0CONGRATULATIONS <\/b>to Lacy R. and Jarrett E. 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 Lacy is the daughter of Walter and Angela R.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a050TH ANNIVERSARY\u00a0 <\/b>On Friday, June 30th,<\/sup> John Allen H. and Janice Louise H. (Wilson) celebrated their 50th<\/sup> wedding anniversary.\u00a0 The family would like to invite everyone to enjoy cookies and punch in the narthex after the service in honor of this wonderful occasion.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY <\/b>will not meet this Tuesday.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0LYF FIREWORKS STAND\u00a0 <\/b>Good Shepherd\u2019s Youth Group is running a fireworks stand at 1200 Briarbrook, across from Casey\u2019s, in Carl Junction, as a fundraiser.\u00a0 It is open through July 4.\u00a0 Come and purchase all of your fireworks here and help support our LYF!<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0THANK YOU\u00a0 <\/b>We would like to thank everyone for celebrating with us our 50th<\/sup> wedding anniversary.\u00a0 The cards, well wishes and gifts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 were wonderful and your presence at the reception was so very much appreciated.\u00a0 We wish we would have been able to spend more time with each of you.\u00a0 Our special thanks to our family for making it such a special day.\u00a0 We love you all.\u00a0 ~ James and Gerry<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0VBS REGISTRATION\u00a0 <\/b>Vacation Bible School will be held July 23 – 27, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with a light dinner at 5:30 pm each evening.\u00a0 There are registration forms in the narthex.\u00a0 Please, make sure to fill out a registration form if you are participating or helping and include your t-shirt size so Nicole can order the shirts.\u00a0 You can use one sheet for\u00a0 multiple members in a family if you want, but be sure to include all their shirt sizes.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0VBS KICK-OFF PARTY\u00a0 <\/b>Come out to the Carthage Municipal Park for\u00a0\u00a0 this year\u2019s VBS kick-off on Sunday, July 16.\u00a0 The fun will start at 4:00 pm with rides at Kiddie Land.\u00a0 There will be a picnic at 5:00 pm.\u00a0 Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided.\u00a0 Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share.\u00a0 The festivities will conclude with swimming at the Carthage Municipal Pool from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0REFORMATION CELEBRATION – IT\u2019S STILL ABOUT JESUS\u00a0 <\/b>This is the 500th<\/sup> anniversary of the Reformation.\u00a0 Immanuel Lutheran, Joplin is planning\u00a0 a day of fellowship and fun with area Lutheran churches.\u00a0 If you would like to help organize this day, we are having a planning meeting July 6th<\/sup> at 6:00 pm.\u00a0 Please come with your ideas. \u00a0Contact Betty L. or the church office 417-624-0333 for more details.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0LWML\u00a0 <\/b>For the month of July the LWML will be taking a little break.\u00a0 There will not be a meeting or event for LWML until August 1, which will be their regular monthly meeting in the church Fellowship Hall.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0VBS HELP NEEDED\u00a0 <\/b>Two work days have been scheduled to help make and set up decorations for VBS.\u00a0 The dates and times are Thursday, July 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and Saturday, July 15 at 9:00 am.\u00a0 Any and all help would be appreciated, more hands make fun and faster work.\u00a0 If you have questions, please contact Nichole B.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0LWML QUARTERLIES\u00a0 <\/b>The LWML Summer Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0PORTALS OF PRAYER\u00a0 <\/b>The new Portals of Prayer for the Summer are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0MEALS FOR PASTOR\u2019S FAMILY\u00a0 <\/b>While Megan is home and on bedrest for the duration of her pregnancy, meals for Pastor and his family are being organized by Brenda K. and Rosann C.\u00a0 Thanks to all of you who have already volunteered.\u00a0 If you would like to help with this in any way, please contact them to get involved.<\/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 ASSISTIVE LISTENING\u00a0 <\/b>If you are having difficulty 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS \u00a0Megan M., at home, on bedrest until delivery; 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