Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Fred E., recovering from heart surgery; Karen M., recovering from hip replacement surgery; Mark K., Megan M.’s dad,  hospitalized with an ongoing illness; Cindy E., recovering from surgery at home; Jim Bracht, undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen  Ministry and their care receivers.

† ASH WEDNESDAY  Lent starts Wednesday, March 5, with Ash Wednesday and Good Shepherd will hold two services, one at 11:00 am and one at 7:00 pm  each Wednesday in March.  The Ash Wednesday Service will have the dispensation of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

† BUNCO NIGHT  LWML is hosting a Ladies’ Bunco Night this Friday, March 7 starting at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall.  All women of the church are invited. There will be snacks and prizes!  No Bunco experience necessary.  If you can roll dice, you can play!  Please join us!

† LET’S SHINE! MISSOURI DISTRICT!  The Missouri District of the LCMS is again sponsoring a special time for all congregations and members to Shine as we serve our neighbors and witness for Jesus Christ.  Events will be happening all over our district April 4 – 13.  Our Good Shepherd LWML will be participating in the event.  On April 5 they will be gathering to cook meals and then deliver the meals in joy to shine His light in service to others.  If you have neighbors or friends who are going through a rough time, please give their name and address to an LWML member by April 1.

† ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER  The Fellowship Committee is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday evening, March 16, at 6:00 pm.  The dinner will feature corned beef.  Please come and join us for a fun evening of fellowship. Everything will be provided!

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Mark K., Megan M.’s dad, hospitalized with an ongoing illness; Cindy E., recovering from surgery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† BUNCO NIGHT  LWML is hosting a Ladies’ Bunco Night on Friday, March 7 starting at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall.  All women of the church are invited. There will be snacks and prizes!  No Bunco experience necessary.  If you can roll dice, you can play!  Please join us!

† ASH WEDNESDAY  Lent starts Wednesday, March 5, with Ash Wednesday and Good Shepherd will hold two services, one at 11:00 am and one at 7:00 pm  each Wednesday in March.  The Ash Wednesday Service will have the dispensation of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper

† LET’S SHINE! MISSOURI DISTRICT!  Make plans to participate in our annual statewide servant event this April 4-13. Simply form a group, find a need in your community, and serve your neighbors while being a witness for Jesus Christ.  Head to https://mo.lcms.org/shine/ to learn more and place an order for the official servant event t-shirts. (Please note: Shirts are available through March 4 or for as long as supplies are available.)  Can’t wait to see you all in action this spring. Shine on!

† CHURCH FOCUS QUESTIONNAIRE   With the January Newsletter was a questionnaire included about a focus for our congregation.  We are starting to take a look through them.  If you have completed one, we appreciate your response.  If you still have one out (even half done), we still want to hear from you.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Mark K., Megan Mehl’s Dad, hospitalized from an ongoing illness; Cindy E., recovering from surgery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MUFFINS FOR MITES  Thanks to everyone who participated in the LWML bake sale the last two Sundays.  It was a success.  The proceeds will go directly to District and National Mites.

† LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES SUNDAY  Today GSLC will observe Lutheran Hour Ministry (LHM) Sunday.  This is a time to highlight what LHM has to offer.  We have made regular use of their free Bible Studies over the years.  There is more information about LHM in the bulletin insert.

† CHURCH FOCUS QUESTIONNAIRE   With the January Newsletter was a questionnaire included about a focus for our congregation.  We are starting to take a look through them.  If you have completed one, we appreciate your response.  If you still have one out (even half done), we still want to hear from you.

† IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL LOCKWOOD has openings for a Principal and a 7^th & 8^th grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  Please send resume to schooloffice@immanuellcms.net or call (417)232-4530 ext. 3 for more information.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cindy E., recovering from surgery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MUFFINS FOR MITES  Today the LWML is having a bake sale.  The proceeds will go toward their Mites contributions, which is the money that is collected for the mission projects that the LWML sponsors.  Be sure to visit our table in the narthex today and take home some goodies to enjoy while helping to support the many wonderful missions of the LWML.

† CHURCH FOCUS QUESTIONNAIRE   With the January Newsletter was a questionnaire included about a focus for our congregation.  We are starting to take a look through them.  If you have completed one, we appreciate your response.  If you still have one out (even half done), we still want to hear from you.

† IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL LOCKWOOD has openings for a Principal and a 7^th & 8^th grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  Please send resume to schooloffice@immanuellcms.net or call (417)232-4530 ext. 3 for more information.