\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS\u00a0 <\/b>Janet C.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from knee surgery;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carol L.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from another surgery; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, dealing with multiple health issues; Andy S.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from an infection; 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 Parker<\/i><\/b>, suffering health issues; Sara P.<\/i><\/b>\u00a0undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers<\/i><\/b>.<\/i><\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0GRADUATES <\/b>\u00a0In the May issue of the Shepherd\u2019s Staff we want to\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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\u00a0\u00a0 establish a Mom\u2019s Group here at Good Shepherd.\u00a0 This month GSLC will\u00a0\u00a0 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\u00a0LWML SPRING RALLY <\/b>\u00a0The Spring Rally of the Southwest Zone of Missouri LWML will be held on Sunday, April 29 in Shell Knob.\u00a0 Individuals attending the rally will carpool and leave Good Shepherd at 12:30 pm.<\/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, which are $15.00, will include a Springfield Cardinals cap and a t-shirt.\u00a0 There will also be post-game fireworks that night.\u00a0 If you have questions, please contact Jim Garoutte, 540-4361.\u00a0 There is a sign-up\u00a0 sheet on the round in the narthex, remember to include your shirt sizes (Youth Sm – Adult 3XL).\u00a0 The deadline for payment is May 6.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0BREAKFAST IN THE PARK\u00a0 <\/b>The LWML will host their annual Breakfast in the Park on Saturday, May 5, at 10:00 am.\u00a0 <\/i>It will be held at\u00a0the Carthage Municipal Park in the large picnic shelter,\u00a0so it will be held rain or shine.\u00a0 <\/i>This is for all ladies of the congregation.\u00a0\u00a0You are welcome to bring your children — we will be right by the playground.\u00a0 Hostesses are Judy Golden and Diana Endicott.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0MARTIN LUTHER SPRING AUCTION\u00a0 <\/b>Martin Luther School in Joplin will be holding their annual Spring auction on Friday, April 20, from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.\u00a0 It will be held at the Wilder\u2019s Event Center, 1208 E. Main in Joplin.\u00a0 The theme for the evening is black and white.\u00a0 There will be both a live and silent auction.\u00a0 Dinner will be at 6:30 pm.\u00a0 Tickets will be $25.00 and can be reserved by calling (417)624-1403.<\/p>\n
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