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REMEMBER IN PRAYER Jared B., in Afghanistan; Linda D., undergoing tests and treatment on her back; Don H., at home undergoing treatment for cancer; David C., Bonnie L., June R., Ronda S., Bill S., at extended care facilities.

200th BIRTHDAY Today we remember the 200th birthday (Oct. 25) of C. F. W. Walther, a founding father and the first president of our Synod.  It was he who helped bring unity from early conflicts that plagued the new Lutheran colony to America and was instrumental in forming the new Synod that would become known as The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  We sing one of the hymns Dr. Walther wrote in our service this morning.  Walther died May 7, 1887, in St. Louis.

CONGRATULATIONS to Amber H. who was blessed with the gift of a baby girl on Thursday morning, Oct.20.  Trinity Dawn weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz., and was 20 1/2 inches long.  Her maternal grandmother is Kathy M., and her maternal great-grandparents are Bud & Ruby S.  We pray for continued blessings for both mother and child.

FLU SHOTS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN You can get flu shots here today.  Teri K., with McCune Brooks Hospital, will be offering the vaccine for $18.00; there is no charge if you are on Medicare.  Everyone will need to show identification and those on Medicare will need to have their card.  Teri will be available in the nurse’s office to administer the shots during the Sunday School hour and after the late service.

VOTERS’ MEETING Please plan to attend the voters’ meeting this evening at 7:00 pm.  Important business will include the election of officers and approving the 2012 budget.  Nominated are: Pres., Rick C.; Vice-Pres., Jim G.; Sec., no nominee; Treasurer, Rhonda N.; Elders, Greg G., Darren G.; Trustees, Mark B., Jeremy B., Justin M., Glenn M. (1 year term).  Nominations will also be taken from the floor.  Plus, there’s a contest!  Make your favorite homemade salsa recipe to share, and you could win a prize.  The chips and drinks will be furnished.

PASTOR AND GERRY ON VACATION Pastor and Gerry will begin their vacation this week.  Pastor will again be playing in the Senior Major League Baseball Tourney in AZ.  If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact the church office or call Earl K.

THE FALL PARTY, HAYRIDE and HOBO SUPPER is next Sunday.  We will start making the stew around 5:00 pm.  Bring some of your own precooked stew, cooked veggies or meat to toss in the big black pot on the open fire.  The hayride will begin at 5:45 pm and will be held at Jack H.’s home, 2 miles west of the church on Hwy 96, house is on the right.  (Balloons on the mailbox will mark his lane.)  After we’ve enjoyed the hayride, we’ll head back to the church to partake of the now simmering hobo stew, and the children will begin to enjoy their Fall Party.  They are welcome to dress up in a friendly costume if they want.  There will be games to play & special treats handed out to all the children.

LADIES OF THE CONGREGATION You are all invited to attend the LWML Fall Zone Rally here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, Nov. 5.  Registration begins at 9:30 am, and the Rally will begin at 10:00 am.  We are the host society and invite you, our fellow Sisters in Christ, to join us.  The Shepherd’s Own and the Shepherd Strings will also take part in this day.  Pastor Gene Wyssmann, from Springfield, will be the guest speaker.  The Rally theme is We are all Christ’s Ambassadors.  Lunch will be served.

CROSSLINES CANNED GOODS Please remember to bring non-perishable items to donate to Crosslines.  You can place your donation in the round container in the narthex, or in the shopping basket in the entry way to the fellowship hall.  Any and all donations are greatly needed and very appreciated.

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.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Jared B., in Afghanistan; Linda D., undergoing tests and treatment on her back; Don H., at home undergoing treatment for cancer; Tricia O., recovering at home; David C., Bonnie L., June R., Ronda S., Bill S., at extended care facilities.

NARTHEX FURNITURE As you probably noticed, a new coffee table and end tables have been added in the narthex along with the previously purchased sofa.  Two new side chairs are on order, and should be here within three weeks.  We thank the congregation, who through donations and the fundraisers put on by the LWML, were able to purchase these items. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

FLU SHOTS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN You can get flu shots here at GSLC next Sunday.  Teri K., with McCune Brooks Hospital, will be offering the vaccine for $18.00; there is no charge if you are on Medicare.  Everyone will need to show identification and those on Medicare will need to have their card.  Teri will be available in the nurse’s office to administer the shots during the Sunday School hour and after the late service.

VOTERS’ MEETING NEXT SUNDAY Make plans to attend the voters’ meeting next Sunday, Oct. 23, at 7:00 pm.  Important business will include the election of officers and approving the 2012 budget.  All confirmed members, age 18 and over, are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.

MEN’S CAMPING RETREAT There are several men that are on the camping and fishing retreat this weekend.  We can’t wait to hear all the “fish stories”.

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

CROSSLINES WORK DAY is this Friday, beginning at 8:00 am.

LADIES OF THE CONGREGATION You are all invited to attend the LWML Fall Zone Rally here at Good Shepherd on Saturday, Nov. 5.  Registration begins at 9:30 am, and the Rally will begin at 10:00 am.  We are the host society and invite you, our fellow Sisters in Christ, to join us.  The Shepherd’s Own and the Shepherd Strings will also take part in this day.  Pastor Gene Wyssmann, from Springfield, will be the guest speaker.  The Rally theme is We are all Christ’s Ambassadors.  Lunch will be served.

CROSSLINES CANNED GOODS Please remember to bring non-perishable items to donate to Crosslines.  You can place your donation in the round container in the narthex, or in the shopping basket in the entry way to the fellowship hall.  Any and all donations are greatly needed and very appreciated.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex 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.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Don H., at home undergoing treatment for cancer; Tricia O., at McCune Brooks Hospital; Ronda S., at Carthage Rehab.

A SPECIAL PRESENTATION will be given during the Bible Class hour by Mr. Trent Davis, Director of Disaster Response, Immanuel, Joplin.  Transform Joplin is a presentation on the continued efforts to help with tornado relief and the ongoing rebuilding plans for the city of Joplin.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening at 7:00 pm.  The agenda for the voters’ meeting, Oct. 23, will be decided, which will include election of officers and the budget for 2012.

SOFTBALL The church co-ed team will play their last game of the fall league on Monday at 8:30.  The men’s league completed their season last week.

THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00.  Bring some food to share and join in an evening of fun, food, and fellowship.

PASTORAL CONFERENCE Pastor will be attending the Missouri District Professional Church Workers Conference at Tan-tar-a, at the Lake of the Ozarks, Tuesday through Thursday of this week.  There will be no Jr. Confirmation class or Thursday morning Bible class this week.

GSLC’S OWN, THE SHEPHERD’S OWN, will be singing at the Maple Leaf Festival Gospel Sing on Wednesday.  The Gospel Sing is one of the major events of the Maple Leaf Festival.  The event begins at 7:00 pm at the Carthage R-9 Auditorium.

MEN’S CAMPING RETREAT If you are looking for a fun weekend of camping and fishing, then please join us for a men’s camping trip the weekend of Oct. 14-16.  We’ll be going to Dale & LeeAnn B.’ property located just south of Lockwood.  There is a large stocked pond for a day of fishing from the bank.  Campers are welcome, but there is no electric hookup.  Contact Dale, or Paul R., with any questions.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex.  Hope to see you there.

ALL GOD’S PEOPLE SING The hymn book All God’s People Sing has been returned to the pews.  They weren’t used after we purchased the new pews because the hymn racks were not large enough to hold both hymn books.  In order to utilize the additional hymns in AGPS, we have put them on the pew seats until larger hymnal racks can be made.

CROSSLINES CANNED GOODS Please remember to bring non-perishable items to donate to Crosslines.  You can place your donation in the round container in the narthex, or in the shopping basket in the entry way to the fellowship hall.  Any and all donations are greatly needed and very appreciated.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex 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.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Don H., at home undergoing treatment for cancer; Karen P., undergoing tests; Stella Q., recovering from pneumonia; Ronda S., at Carthage Rehab.; Kenna Marie F., at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL will give a short report after each service this morning on their work of distributing Bibles throughout the world.  A door offering will be received to aid this work.

ALL GOD’S PEOPLE SING The hymn book All God’s People Sing has been returned to the pews.  They weren’t used after we purchased the new pews because the hymn racks were not large enough to hold both hymn books.  In order to utilize the additional hymns in AGPS, we have put them on the pew seats until larger hymn racks can be made.

SOFTBALL The church co-ed team will play Monday at 7:30 and 8:30 pm, and the men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 6:30.LWML  The monthly meeting of the Missionary League will be this Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm.  All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting to finalize plans for the Zone Fall Rally, Saturday, Nov. 5, which will be hosted by the Good Shepherd society.

MEN’S CAMPING RETREAT If you are looking for a fun weekend of camping and fishing, then please join us for a men’s camping trip the weekend of Oct. 14-16.  We’ll be going to Dale & LeeAnn B.’ property located just south of Lockwood.  There is a large stocked pond for a day of fishing from the bank.  Campers are welcome, but there is no electric hookup.  Contact Dale, or Paul R. with any questions.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex.  Hope to see you there.

CROSSLINES CANNED GOODS Please remember to bring non-perishable items to donate to Crosslines.  You can place your donation in the round container in the narthex, or in the shopping basket in the entry way to the fellowship hall.  Any and all donations are greatly needed and very appreciated.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex 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.

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.