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IN OUR PRAYERS Linda S., recovering from heart surgery; Joann W.’s mother, diagnosed with lung cancer; Tracy, George & Lois M.’s daughter, diagnosed with melanoma; Lois H., Pastor and Mary’s sister, and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer; Men and women serving in our military.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mike & Maggie C. who were blessed with the gift of a baby girl Sept. 30. Millie Kay weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 19 inches long. Fred & Diana E. are the maternal grandparents. May God bless this family and keep them in his care.

CHOIR Didn’t get signed up but would like to be part of the choir? No problem. Practice will be on Thursday evenings in the sanctuary beginning at 7:00.

GUEST SPEAKER Next Sunday, Pastor James Baumgartner, his wife, Britt, and daughter, Nora, will be our guests. Pastor Baumgartner will be our speaker during both worship services and will also lead the Bible Study. Pastor B. and his family have accepted a call to the missionary field and will be sharing the Gospel to the people of China. The GSLC Missionary League has adopted the Baumgartners and we are blessed to have them with us.

MONDAY EVENING SERVICES We will not have our Monday evening services Oct 14, 21, and 28, due to Pastor being away at the District Pastoral Conference and on vacation.

A GUY RETREAT with fishing and camping is this weekend. Please use the sign up sheet if you plan to attend this always wonderful time at the Beshears’ fishing pond.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00.

PRAYER PARTNERS—ADULT/CHILD If you would like to be a prayer partner, there are sign up sheets in the narthex. Kids, we need you to sign up; we have adults wanting to be your partner.

PORTALS OF PRAYER You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

IN OUR PRAYERS Tracy, George & Lois M.’s daughter, diagnosed with melanoma; Lois H., Pastor and Mary’s sister, and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer; Men and women serving in our military.

ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOLERS Please make an effort to arrive at least five minutes earlier for the Sunday School opening. This will help in getting classes started sooner.

CHOIR There is a sign up sheet on the round table for anyone interested in singing in a mixed choir. Dr. Johns will be the director. Practice will begin this week Thursday in the church sanctuary beginning at 7:00 pm. You don’t have to have a solo voice to sing in the choir, just a desire to joyfully sing unto the Lord.

A GUY RETREAT with fishing and camping will be Oct. 11-13. Please use the sign up sheet if you plan to attend this always wonderful time at the Beshears fishing pond.

PRAYER PARTNERS—ADULT/CHILD If you would like to be a prayer partner there are sign up sheets in the narthex. Kids, we need you to sign up, we have adults wanting to be your partner.

WOMEN TO WOMEN Ladies of the congregation, you are invited to the annual Women to Women Night Out sponsored by the LWML. We will meet at Rumor Has It, Carthage, at 6:30 pm, Oct. 1. The theme for the evening is Bless be the tie that binds… Everyone will make their own bead Blessing Bracelet to take home. Bracelet supplies will be furnished. Cost of the meal is $10.00. Please RSVP to Mary Parks, 358-1325.

PORTALS OF PRAYER You will find the newest addition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

BEFORE BOTH SERVICES, on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, for about 15 minutes, Dr. Johns will introduce us to a variety of hymns and liturgies from our hymn book that we may not be familiar with. What a wonderful learning opportunity! We thank him for sharing this time with us.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend church on Sunday morning, there is another worship opportunity at 6:30 pm on Monday evenings. This is also a service with Holy Communion.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

IN OUR PRAYERS Tracy, George & Lois M.’s daughter, diagnosed with melanoma; Lois H., Pastor and Mary’s sister, undergoing treatment for cancer; Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer; Men and women serving in our military.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
9/22—Haggai 1-2 9/25—Zech. 5-6 9/28—Various
9/23—Zech. 1-2 9/26—Zech. 7-8
9/24—Zech. 3-4 9/27—Zech. 9-11

ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOLERS Please make an effort to arrive at least five minutes earlier for the Sunday School opening. This will help in getting classes started sooner.

PASTOR’S CLASS Pastor will have an information class this afternoon for anyone who is interested in joining Good Shepherd, who would like to know more about the Christian faith, or who would like to review the Lutheran Church’s teachings. The class starts at 1:00 and goes all afternoon. Light refreshments are served. The class is informal and questions are encouraged. Please let Pastor know if you are planning to attend.

CHOIR There is a sign up sheet on the round table for anyone interested in singing in a mixed choir. Dr. Johns will be the director. The time for practice will be worked out later. You don’t have to have a solo voice to sing in the choir, just a desire to joyfully sing unto the Lord.

A GUY RETREAT with fishing and camping will be Oct. 11-13. Please use the sign up sheet if you plan to attend this always wonderful time at the Beshears fishing pond.

PRAYER PARTNERS—ADULT/CHILD If you would like to be a prayer partner there are sign up sheets in the narthex. Kids, we need you to sign up, we have adults wanting to be your partner.

WOMEN TO WOMEN Ladies of the congregation you are invited to the annual Women to Women Night Out sponsored by the LWML. We will meet at Rumor Has It, Carthage, at 6:30 pm, Oct. 1. The theme for the evening is Bless be the tie that binds… Everyone will make their own bead Blessing Bracelet to take home. Bracelet supplies will be furnished. Cost of the meal is $10.00. Please RSVP to Mary P., 358-1325.

BEFORE BOTH SERVICES, on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, for about 15 minutes, Dr. Johns will introduce us to a variety of hymns and liturgies from our hymn book that we may not be familiar with. What a wonderful learning opportunity! We thank him for sharing this time with us.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend church on Sunday morning, there is another worship opportunity at 6:30 pm on Monday evenings. This is also a service with Holy Communion.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

IN OUR PRAYERS Tracy, George & Lois M.’s daughter, diagnosed with melanoma; Lois H., Pastor and Mary’s sister, undergoing treatment for cancer; Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer; Men and women serving in our military.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
9/15—Micah 1-2 9/18—Nahum 1-3 9/21—Various
9/16—Micah 3-5 9/19—Hab. 1-3
9/17—Micah 6-7 9/20—Zeph. 1-3

BAPTIZED TODAY We rejoice with Michael & Amber W. whose son, Colt Robert, will be baptized in the late service today. He was born August 3, 2013. Colt’s sponsors are Greg & Michelle E. He is the grandson of Kathy S. and Allen S. Bud & Ruby S. are the maternal great-grandparents. We pray for God’s blessings on this family.

LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP The LYF is having a progressive dinner this evening, visiting two homes for the different courses. We will begin our dining experience by meeting at the church at 5:00 pm travel to the first destination and finishing with dessert back at the church.

PASTOR’S CLASS Pastor will have an information class next Sunday afternoon, September 22, for anyone who is interested in joining Good Shepherd, who would like to know more about the Christian faith, or who would like to review the Lutheran Church’s teachings. The class starts at 1:00 and goes all afternoon. Light refreshments are served. The class is informal and questions are encouraged. Please let Pastor know if you are planning to attend.

CHOIR There is a sign up sheet on the round table for anyone interested in singing in a mixed choir. Dr. Johns will be the director. The time for practice will be worked out later. You don’t have to have a solo voice to sing in the choir, just a desire to joyfully sing unto the Lord.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY A heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people that helped make Heroes Unmasked a success. The outpouring of help was just amazing. I thank you and our kids thank you! Karen P.

MIDWEEK If you are planning on attending midweek classes this year, please let us know by signing the sheet in the narthex. We need an idea of how many to expect. Thanks.

A GUY RETREAT with fishing and camping will be Oct. 11-13. Please use the sign up sheet if you plan to attend this always wonderful time at the Beshears fishing pond.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who donated food or items to help with Paula’s benefit last month. It was very appreciated. Paula H. B. and the H. family.

PRAYER PARTNERS—ADULT/CHILD If you would like to be a prayer partner there are sign up sheets in the narthex. Kids, we need you to sign up, we have adults wanting to be your partner.

BEFORE BOTH SERVICES, on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, for about 15 minutes, Dr. Johns will introduce us to a variety of hymns and liturgies from our hymn book that we may not be familiar with. What a wonderful learning opportunity! We thank him for sharing this time with us.

THRIVENT MEETING Immanuel Lutheran Youth Building, Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited.

MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend church on Sunday morning, there is another worship opportunity at 6:30 pm on Monday evenings. This is also a service with Holy Communion.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

FLOWER CHART If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway. Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.