\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS\u00a0 <\/b>Janet C.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from knee surgery;\u00a0Carol L.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from surgery for a ruptured ulcer; Andy S.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from an infection; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, Lydia N.<\/i><\/b>,<\/i> recovering from surgery; Rhonda N.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from a fall; Lee Ann C.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing physical therapy at Joplin Health and Rehab; Earl G.<\/i><\/b>, suffering various serious health issues; 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>.<\/i><\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0CONGRATULATIONS\u00a0 <\/b>We rejoice with Lars & Abbi D. at the birth of their baby boy, Ozzy D.\u00a0 Ozzy was born April 2, in Joplin, MO.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER BREAKFAST & EGG HUNT\u00a0 <\/b>Thanks to all those who helped with and brought items for the Easter Breakfast and those who donated to the egg hunt!\u00a0 It is wonderful to have such a generous, helpful and giving congregation.\u00a0 Special thanks to the Youth Group who stuffed all those eggs and hid them Sunday morning.\u00a0 The kids really enjoyed it!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER LILIES\u00a0 <\/b>Thanks to all who helped make our church look so beautiful for Easter by purchasing lilies to adorn the altar!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0VBS PLANNING MEETING <\/b>Today, after the late service, there will be a VBS Planning Meeting.\u00a0 We would love to have anyone & everyone interested in being involved in VBS this year at our planning meeting. It would be great to have a large group involved in the planning process.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0GRADUATES <\/b>\u00a0In the May issue of the Shepherd\u2019s Staff we want to recognize all those who are graduating or have graduated this school year from either high school, college, or trade school. Please submit a photo along with a bio to the church office by April 20. Please let us know all about your accomplishments and about your future plans.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING\u00a0 <\/b>The offering from both Adult Bible Class and Sunday School for the spring quarter will be going to Ronald McDonald House.\u00a0 We are hoping to get enough money to purchase a couple of their \u201cDream BIG items\u201d.\u00a0 This could include two high chairs and a hedge trimmer.\u00a0 It would take around $300 to purchase these items.\u00a0 That seems like a reasonable goal for the quarter and what a great way to help out this great organization.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0MOM\u2019S GROUP\u00a0 <\/b>The Christian Education Committee is trying to help establish a Mom\u2019s Group here at Good Shepherd.\u00a0 This month GSLC will be hosting a Brunch for moms on Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.\u00a0 Brunch will be provided.\u00a0 If you are interested in getting together with other moms and visiting, sharing advice, having devotions\/bible study and just enjoying fellowship time together, this is the group for you!\u00a0 Any and all moms are invited to join us.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS LUTHERAN NIGHT <\/b>\u00a0On Friday, June 1, the Springfield Cardinals will be having Lutheran Night at the ballpark.\u00a0 The game time is 7:10 pm.\u00a0 Tickets will include a Springfield Cardinals cap and a t-shirt.\u00a0 There will also be post-game fireworks that night.\u00a0 If you would like tickets or have questions, please contact Jim G.\u00a0 Watch for more details and a sign-up sheet soon.<\/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
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