Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jim and Jan G., dealing with covid, Jan is recovering and Jim is now sick; Janet C. recovering from a car accident; Chester and  Charlene S., Blane’s Grandparents, recovering at home from various illnesses; Ron & Beth T., struggling with the damage to their house after the recent tornado; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen  Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  We have had such a fun summer learning about the fruit of the Spirit. Summer Sunday School will conclude August 25. The kids would like to share a couple of songs that they have been singing this summer during the service.  We will not have Sunday School September 1.  Sunday School Rally Day and the LWML Pie Auction will be held on September 8!

† SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION  For the next few Sundays, Good Shepherd will be collecting school supplies for Immanuel Lutheran School in Lockwood to support them as the school year begins.  The items that would be most helpful include Expo erasers & markers, tissues, paper clips, staples, disinfectant wipes, Crayola   water colors, college ruled notebooks, college & wide ruled loose leaf paper, multi colored cardstock paper, AA & AAA batteries, and $5-$10 gift card for teacher rewards.  There is a collection box in the narthex.

† TREASURER NOTE  For the seven months ended July, our paid expenses totaled $142,898 while our income totaled $131,368, leaving us with a deficit   of $11,530.

† SUMMER OFFERING  The offerings from VBS and Summer Adult Bible Class & Sunday School will be donated to support Higher Power Garage, a Joplin-based organization.  It has a mission to ‘provide safe and reliable transportation to those in need.’  Higher Power Garage works to ‘shine God’s light and be an example of His love through the repairs they provide.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Janet C., recovering from a car accident; Chester and  Charlene S., Blane’s Grandparents, recovering at home from various illnesses; Ron & Beth T., struggling with the damage to their house after the recent tornado; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen  Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!  From the donated items and financial support to all those who volunteered so much of their time, this congregation continues to be amazing!  At this year’s VBS God blessed us with   a great opportunity to share His abundant and overflowing grace with a wonderful group of kids.  Your generous giving made it all possible, and we are so grateful.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  The children have had so much fun learning about the fruit of the Spirit this summer during Sunday School.  They would like to share a couple of songs that they have been singing this summer during the service, on August 25.

† SUMMER OFFERING  The offerings from VBS and Summer Adult Bible Class & Sunday School will be donated to support Higher Power Garage, a Joplin-based organization.  It has a mission to ‘provide safe and reliable transportation to those in need.’  Higher Power Garage works to ‘shine God’s light and be an example of His love through the repairs they provide.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Janet C., recovering from a car accident; Chester and Charlene S., Blane’s Grandparents, recovering at home from various illnesses; Ron & Beth T., struggling with the damage to their house after  the recent tornado; Jim B. undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen  Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!  From the donated items and financial support to all those who volunteered so much of their time, this congregation continues to be amazing!  This week at VBS God blessed us with   a great opportunity to share His abundant and overflowing grace with a wonderful group of kids.  Your generous giving made it all possible, and we are so grateful.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  Make sure to Join us today for Summer Sunday School.  We are continuing a fun summer of games, challenges, prizes, and crafting as we study the fruits of the Spirit during the Sunday School hour.

† SUMMER OFFERING  The offerings from VBS and Summer Adult Bible Class & Sunday School will be donated to support Higher Power Garage, a Joplin-based organization.  It has a mission to ‘provide safe and reliable transportation to those in need.’  Higher Power Garage works to ‘shine God’s light and be an example of His love through the repairs they provide.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Janet C., recovering at home from a car accident;  Ron & Beth T., struggling with the damage to their house after the recent tornado; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen  Ministry and their care receivers.

† CELEBRATE THE SAVIOR VBS starts today and run through Thursday.  It will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 pm each evening.  There will be a dinner served each evening at 5:00 pm.  Also, please plan to join us for our VBS Kick-off celebration today 4:00 pm.  There will be fun carnival games and activities to get VBS off to a fun start.  Children are invited to participate in the worship service held at 9:00 am next Sunday, July 28, when they will share with the congregation some of what they learned during their exciting week.  It is going to be a wonderful week of learning and sharing God’s love! If you have questions you can contact Kayla Hyland, khyland23@gmail.com.

† SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL  Make sure to Join us today for Summer Sunday School.  We are continuing a fun summer of games, challenges, prizes, and crafting as we study the fruits of the Spirit during the Sunday School hour.

† SUMMER OFFERING  The offerings from VBS and Summer Adult Bible Class & Sunday School will be donated to support Higher Power Garage, a Joplin-based organization.  It has a mission to ‘provide safe and reliable transportation to those in need.’  Higher Power Garage works to ‘shine God’s light and be an    example of His love through the repairs they provide.