\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> \u00a0<\/b>Ruby S.<\/i><\/b>, suffering from shingles for the last month;\u00a0Earl G.<\/i><\/b>, suffering various serious health issues; \u00a0<\/b>Lee Ann C.<\/i><\/b>, at National Health Center in Joplin after a fall; Nan B.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, at home, undergoing rehab; Jody G.<\/i><\/b>, on\u00a0 hospice; 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\u00a0GUEST PASTOR\u00a0 <\/b>It is nice to have Reverend Bart Mueller, Advancement Director at Saint Paul Lutheran High School, here today to lead both services and teach our Adult Bible Class.\u00a0 Because it is homecoming weekend for Pastor Mehl\u2019s Alma\u00a0 Mater, he and his family are in Concordia, MO.\u00a0 He is preaching at St. Paul\u2019s Lutheran Church today.\u00a0 Thank you, Reverend Mueller, for leading the services and Bible Class today.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a050TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION\u00a0 <\/b>Don & Carol Lovland were married on Oct. 20, 1967.\u00a0 Family and friends will celebrate this milestone today from 1:30 – 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.\u00a0 They would like to extend an invitation to the congregation.\u00a0 No gifts, just good wishes please.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY<\/b> The Tuesday morning Bible Study will not meet this Tuesday, October 3.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0THE ANNUAL MEN\u2019S FISHING\/CAMPOUT<\/b> is October 6 – 7 at Dale\u2019s Fish\u2019n Hole.\u00a0 There are maps available in the narthex.\u00a0 Please add your name to the provided sign up sheet if you plan to attend.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SUNDAY SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING\u00a0 <\/b>There will be a meeting on Sunday, October 8, after the late service to discuss the current Sunday School quarter and to start planning for this year\u2019s Christmas Program.\u00a0 Anyone currently helping with Sunday School or interested in helping out is encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY\u00a0 <\/b>It is time for a new GSLC photo directory.\u00a0 Pictures for the new directory will be taken toward the end of October.\u00a0 There are sign-up sheets on the round table in the narthex, so you can schedule a time to have your picture taken.\u00a0 In addition, we will be in need of some help during the scheduled times to welcome people and make sure all of their directory information is correct.\u00a0 If you could help during any of these times, please use the volunteer sheet on the round table to sign up or contact the church office, 358-1325.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0MEAL DELIVERY\u00a0 <\/b>Good Shepherd\u2019s week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is the week of October 9-13.\u00a0 If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0GIDEONS\u00a0 <\/b>Thanks to everyone who donated to The Gideons International last Sunday.\u00a0 GSLC donated a total of 620.27!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0WORKSHOP<\/b>\u00a0 In an instant, your life can change unexpectedly.\u00a0 Please come to learn how you and your family can prepare for long-term care-emotionally, physically and financially.\u00a0 Thomas Mehl will be hosting a workshop with guest speaker, John Estes, Managing Partner from Thrivent Financial as he will answer important questions.\u00a0 Join us for a complimentary dinner.\u00a0 Event details: Wed., Oct. 11 at 6:00 pm at Granny Shaffer\u2019s, 2728 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO.\u00a0 RSVP by the Oct. 9 at (888)243-8225 or thom.mehl@thrivent.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Seating Limited.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0REFORMATION CELEBRATION<\/b>\u00a0 Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin is hosting an afternoon of fellowship and fun to celebrate the 500th<\/sup> anniversary of the Reformation.\u00a0 It will be a family-oriented afternoon with activities for everyone.\u00a0 The event will be Saturday, October 7th<\/sup> from 3-7.\u00a0 Events include bounce houses and games for the children.\u00a0 There will\u00a0be a Martin and Kate Luther\u00a0Look-a-like Contest.\u00a0 They will host a wiener dog race and runway show with prizes.\u00a0 Later in the evening, there\u00a0will be a Gospel band for a sing-a-long.\u00a0 They are catering an authentic German meal.\u00a0 There will also be a cash bar available in a separate tent.\u00a0 The games are free.\u00a0 There will be a charge for the meal and drinks.\u00a0 Please come for a day of fellowship and fun.\u00a0 Please contact Betty Lingenfelter of Immanuel Lutheran Church at 417-622-3118 with any questions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS \u00a0Ruby S., suffering from shingles for the last month;\u00a0Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; \u00a0Lee Ann C., at National Health Center in Joplin after a fall; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jack H., at home, undergoing rehab; Jody G., on\u00a0 hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara… Read More »Announcements — October 1, 2017<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1894"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1895,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894\/revisions\/1895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}