Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Arch & Renee B., & Marian S., who are homebound; David C., Melba D., & Ella K., in extended care facilities; Bob G., recovering at home from injuries suffered at work.

LWML SPRING RALLY “Renew, Rejoice, Reach Out” The LWML Spring Rally is at 3:00 pm today at St. Andrew Church, Stockton. All ladies are encouraged to attend. Please let Mary know if you plan to attend and would like a ride. We will meet at the church at 1:15 this afternoon to carpool.

THANK YOU Thanks to everyone who sent cards and offered sympathies at the death of my mother. Your prayers and thoughts were greatly appreciated. ~ Bud & Ruby S.

MEN’S CAMPING RETREAT The guys are going camping the weekend of May 15-17. How about joining them on the river? Pack your tent, or bring your RV, and join in the fellowship, worship, and fun. They are trying out a new camping spot this year. It’s on the Elk River at the River Ranch Resort in Noel, MO. There’s lots of activities available: canoeing, fishing, miniature golf, etc. Don’t have a tent or RV? Don’t worry, there’s room. Any questions? Talk with Sonny E.,  Sign up sheet is in the narthex. Total cost will probably be around $30.00.

SOFTBALL THIS WEEK The men’s team won again this past week. That’s three in a row. WOW, way to go! Pastor says it’s due to the new team manager, Bradley M. They will be playing Tuesday evening at 7:30, and the co-ed team will be playing Friday evening at 6:30. Both teams play at the Carthage Municipal Park. Come out and cheer on the home teams.

MEMBERS IN ACTION VOLUNTEER LIST If you are interested in helping with the new construction, please let us know by adding your name to the list found on the table in the narthex. Please give us your phone number and the day/days of the week you would be available to work. Ladies, this includes you, too. We will need lots of workers once this initial phase is over. Mike Q., will be in charge of letting folks know when they are needed.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.

NURSERY A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service. Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

BLOOD PRESSURE After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Bob G., recovering from injuries suffered at work.

BLOOD DRIVE We thank everyone who donated and helped with the blood drive last Sunday. There were a total of 19 pints donated.

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING The Voters will meet this evening at 7:00 pm. All members of the congregation age 18 and over are welcome and encouraged to attend.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING There will be a brief VBS meeting this morning before Sunday School at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall. Anyone interested in helping with this year’s VBS is encouraged to attend. A date will need be established, and we need your input and suggestions. Thanks. ~ Walter & Angela R.

SOFTBALL THIS WEEK The men’s team won again this past week by defeating Fairview Christian 22-7. They will be playing Tuesday evening at 7:30, and the coed team will be playing Friday evening at 8:30. Both teams play at the Carthage Municipal Park. Come out and cheer on the home teams.

JOIN HANDS DAY Youth Group members and their families are invited to participate in Join Hands Day. The annual volunteer event, sponsored by Thrivent, will benefit Jasper County Foster Families. The event will be at the Martin Luther School in Joplin on Saturday, May 2^nd, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided, and free t-shirts will be given to participating Youth. Mark your calendars now to join hands with fellow Lutherans and help our community! If you have questions, please contact Keith Z

LWML SPRING RALLY “Renew, Rejoice, Reach Out” The Spring Rally of the Zone LWML will be next Sunday, May 3^rd, at 3:00 pm at St. Andrew Church, Stockton. All ladies are encouraged to attend. Please let Mary, 358-1325, know if you plan to attend, as she needs to give a head count to the hosting society. We will meet at the church at 1:15 that Sunday afternoon to carpool.

GRADUATES Are you graduating from high school or college this spring? We need your picture and a short bio for the May Shepherd’s Staff. Please get it to the church office by the 28^th of this month. Your church family is interested in what your future plans are.

HYMN SING St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett has invited Dr. Scott Hyslop, director of parish music at St. Lorenz Lutheran in Frankenmuth, MI, to lead a Easter hymn festival today at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Hyslop will premiere two new settings of hymns he wrote for the festival. St. John’s adult, youth, and hand bell choirs will be presenting as well. We are invited.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.

NURSERY A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service. Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

ALTAR FLOWERS Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the congregation.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Bob G., recovering from injuries received in an accident at work;  Carol L., recovering from a back injury;  Bud S. and family, at the death of his mother.

SOFTBALL THIS WEEK  The men’s team will be playing Tuesday evening at 8:30, and the co-ed team will play Friday evening at 8:30.  Both teams play at the Carthage Municipal Park.  Come out and cheer on the home teams.  Congratulations, guys, on your big 28 to 8 win last week!

BLOOD DRIVE Recycle Life…Give Blood!  Today the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be in the Youth Trailer from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon for a blood drive.  Please give…the need for blood can be at anytime, for anyone.  You will receive a free cholesterol screening with your donation.  

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING  The church council will meet this evening at 7:00. 

THE ELDERS will meet this Monday evening at 7:00. 

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING  The Voters will meet next Sunday, April 26^th, at 7:00 pm. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING  There will be a brief VBS meeting next Sunday morning before Sunday School, April 26, at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall.  Anyone interested in helping with this year’s VBS is encouraged to attend.  A date will need be established, and we need your input and suggestions.  Thanks. ~ Walter & Angela R.

JOIN HANDS DAY  Youth Group members and their families are invited to participate in Join Hands Day.  The annual volunteer event, sponsored by Thrivent, will benefit Jasper County Foster Families.  The event will be at the Martin Luther School in Joplin on Saturday, May 2^nd, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Lunch will be provided, and free t-shirts will be given to participating Youth.  Mark your calendars now to join hands with fellow Lutherans and help our community!  If you have questions, please contact Keith Z.

LWML SPRING RALLY  “Renew, Rejoice, Reach Out”  The Spring Rally of the Zone LWML will be Sunday, May 3^rd, at 3:00 pm at St. Andrew Church, Stockton.  All ladies are encouraged to attend.  Please let Mary, 358-1325, know if you plan to attend, as she needs to give a head count to the hosting society.  We will meet at the church at 1:15 that Sunday afternoon to carpool. 

GRADUATES  Anyone out there graduating from high school or college this spring?  We need your picture and a short bio for the May Shepherd’s Staff.  Please get it to the church office by the 28^th of this month.  Your church family is interested in what your future plans are. 

GSLC-CARTHAGE.COM  Be sure to check out the church website, gslc-carthage.com, updated each week and maintained by Don Wilson.  Thanks, Don!  He has been posting the announcements from the Sunday bulletin, as well as downloading the monthly Newsletter. 

TAPES OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.

NURSERY  A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service.  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Bob G. suffering from injuries received in an accident at work; Carol L., recovering from a back injury.

GROUNDBREAKING SERVICE Today, after the Easter breakfast and the Sunday School Easter egg hunt, we will gather at the building site in front of the church building for a Groundbreaking Service. Each family is invited to bring a shovel for their family members to help get the project started. We will all make the first turns of earth on the new building project together with the blessing of our Triune God, Father, and Holy Spirit.

LABORERS FOR CHRIST We welcome to our church family Mike & Thelma M. and Gary & Pat F., who have set up their temporary homes next to the Youth Trailer. They will be helping us with the new expansion of the church building. Be sure to introduce yourself and make them feel welcome.

THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00. Bring a snack and join the broup for fun and fellowship.

SOFTBALL BEGINS THIS WEEK The men’s team will be playing their first game of the season on Tuesday evening at 6:30, and the co-ed team will play Friday evening at 8:30. Both teams play at Carthage Municipal Park. Come out and cheer on the home teams.

BLOOD DRIVE Recycle Life…Give Blood! Next Sunday, the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be at the Youth Trailer from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a blood drive. Please give…the need for blood can be at anytime, for anyone. You will receive a free cholesterol screening with your donation.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING The church council will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00.

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING The Voters will meet Sunday, April 26th at 7:00 pm.

GSLC-CARTHAGE.COM Be sure to check out the church web site, gslc-carthage.com, updated each week and maintained by Don Wilson. Thanks, Don! He has been posting the announcements from the Sunday bulletin, as well as downloading the monthly Newsletter. Also, for your viewing, are pictures from the Goin’ Green Fellowship Dinner and pictures of Bradley & Cheryl’s mission trip to Africa.

REMINDER The Wednesday evening groups will return to their regular schedule this week. See Events this Week for the specific times.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available..

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.

NURSERY A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service. Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.