\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> Ruby S.<\/i><\/b>, suffering from shingles for the last month;\u00a0Earl G.<\/i><\/b>, suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C.<\/i><\/b>, at\u00a0National Health Center in Joplin after a fall; Nan B.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G.<\/i><\/b>, on 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\u00a0THANK YOU <\/b>to all who shared our 50th<\/sup> wedding anniversary celebration or sent good wishes.\u00a0 We appreciate our Church family.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ~ Don & Carol L.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0THANK YOU <\/b>so very much for all the beautiful cards, well wishes, and your\u00a0prayers and love you\u2019ve shown me.\u00a0 Hope to be back with you again soon.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ~ Lee Ann Christiansen<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0SUNDAY SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING\u00a0 <\/b>There will be a meeting today 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\u00a0correct.\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 this week of October 9-13.\u00a0 If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0JANITORIAL STAFF\u00a0 <\/b>GSLC is seeking a person to fill the upstairs cleaning position.\u00a0 If you are interested in this position, please contact the church office, 358-1325.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0VOTERS\u2019 MEETING\u00a0 <\/b>At our upcoming Voters\u2019 Meeting on Sunday, October 22 at 7:00 pm, our congregation has the opportunity (though we are not required) to nominate individuals for various Missouri District positions.\u00a0 If you would like more information contact Pastor Mehl.\u00a0 As noted in the Oct. Newsletter, at our next Voters\u2019 Meeting we are required to nominate a lay person from our\u00a0congregation to represent us at circuit and district gatherings.\u00a0 Keep that in\u00a0mind as well.\u00a0 Of course, the normal business of approving a budget and electing officers for 2018 will also occur at this meeting.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0SERMON AUDIO\u00a0 <\/b>Good Shepherd is now sharing audio of Pastor Mehl’s sermons each week at https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/gslc-carthage<\/a>.\u00a0 You may use this link to subscribe on your smartphone app, such as Apple Podcasts or BeyondPod (Android): http:\/\/bit.ly\/gslcsermons<\/a>.\u00a0 These links are also available to click on at the church Facebook page:www.facebook.com\/gslc.carthage<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0LWML FALL RALLY\u00a0 <\/b>Have you ever been to an LWML Rally?\u00a0 Do you even know what an LWML Rally really is?\u00a0 <\/i>Come find out as our own LWML hosts the Fall\u00a0\u00a0 Rally here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, Nov. 4.\u00a0 All women (and men) are\u00a0invited.\u00a0 Registration with coffee and rolls begins at 9:30 am and the Rally starts at 10:00 am.\u00a0 There will be a portrayal of Katie Luther, a lesson on addiction and a delicious lunch will be provided.\u00a0 We hope you will come and enjoy this wonderful day of fellowship.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0WORKSHOP<\/b>\u00a0 In an instant, your life can change unexpectedly.\u00a0 Please come\u00a0to 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.,\u00a0Oct. 11 at 6:00 pm at Granny Shaffer\u2019s, 2728 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO.\u00a0 RSVP\u00a0\u00a0 by the Oct. 9 at (888)243-8225 or thom.mehl@thrivent.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Seating Limited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS Ruby S., suffering from shingles for the last month;\u00a0Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., at\u00a0National Health Center in Joplin after a fall; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry… Read More »Announcements — October 8, 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-1898","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\/1898","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=1898"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1898\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1899,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1898\/revisions\/1899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1898"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1898"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gslc-carthage.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}