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REMEMBER IN PRAYER Shelby B., recovering from eye surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer; Betty K., having gall bladder surgery on Thursday; Sharon R., recovering at home; David C., June R., Bill S., in extended care; the victims of the tornado and those responding with help.

SPECIAL SERVICE Today is our special patriotic service in connection with the nation’s Fourth of July celebration.  The Sunday School children will participate in the 10:45 service with a special program of their own.  We have much to be thankful for as a nation and today we give God the glory.

THE LWML will meet this Wednesday evening at 6:30.  Rhonda N. is the topic leader and Diana E. is the hostess for the evening.  All the ladies of the congregation are welcome.

HERO HEADQUARTERS VBS PRE-REGISTRATION Kids, don’t miss the exciting, challenging, super-fun VBS program, July 24-28.  Please pre-register next Sunday afternoon from 2:00-4:00.

PERIODICALS AVAILABLE The July—September edition of the Portals of Prayer and the LWML summer issue of the Quarterly are available in the narthex.

HOME & BABY SHOWER for Jordan K. and Baby E. will be held July 12 at 7:00 pm.  Jordan is registered at Wal-Mart.  Hostesses are Janie O., Emma G. and Janet C.  Call Janet with any questions or if you need a ride.

THE THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY GROUP has decided to take a break over the summer.  Class will resume on Thursday, September 8.

HELPING WITH SLEEPING SPACE We have housed and will continue to provide sleeping space for individuals and groups who come to help with the tornado relief.  Be sure to say ‘hi’ and welcome them to Good Shepherd, then thank them for coming to help.

THRIVENT MATCHING FUNDS If you would like to donate money for tornado relief to either Immanuel or Peace Lutheran in Joplin, Thrivent will match $1.00 for each $3.00 raised.  You can give your donation through Good Shepherd, and we will see that it goes where you have designated it.

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.

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.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Sharon R., recovering at home; Bill S., in extended care; the victims of the tornado and those responding with help.

SPECIAL SERVICE Next Sunday is our special patriotic service in connection with the nation’s Fourth of July celebration.  The Sunday School children will participate in the 10:45 service with a special program of their own.  We have much to be thankful for as a nation and next Sunday we give God the glory.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS Reminder:  Please have your children wear red, white and blue, if possible, next Sunday for their program.

YOUTH RETREAT We have youth members their sponsors who are attending the MO-District Youth Gathering in Springfield this weekend.  They will return this afternoon.

HELPING WITH SLEEPING SPACE We have housed and will continue to provide sleeping space for individuals and groups who come to help with the tornado relief.  We have acquired bunk beds that have been set up in the Youth Trailer for this purpose.  So, if you see tired, but smiling happy folks on the property, just say “Hi, welcome, and thank you!”

EVERYONE WELCOME You are cordially invited to attend the  Highest Praise Concert at Ozark Christian College today at 7:00 pm.  Kyle Dickey is a part of this group and will be performing.

THRIVENT MATCHING FUNDS If you would like to donate money for tornado relief to either Immanuel or Peace Lutheran in Joplin, Thrivent will match $1.00 for each $3.00 raised.  You can give your donation through Good Shepherd, and we will see that it goes where you have designated it.

A BIG THANK YOU to all those who helped deliver meals for the Over-60 Center this past week.  Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated.

SOFTBALL The co-ed team plays at 7:30 on Monday evening.  The Tuesday night men’s team will play at 8:30.

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.

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.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  Sharon R., at Freeman Hospital; Raymond S., Pastor & Mary’s brother, undergoing treatment; the victims of the tornado and those responding to help.

BAPTISM TODAY  We rejoice with Jordon K. and David F. who have brought their son, Ezekiel Edward F., to be baptized today during the 10:45 am service.  Ezekiel was born June 6, 2011.  His sponsors are maternal grandparents, Bob & Teri K.  May the Lord continue to bless and keep Ezekiel in His tender loving care.

SPECIAL BIBLE CLASS  Please join us this morning in the fellowship hall, as Lora Samuelson shares with us stories about and experiences she had during her recent trip to an orphanage in Haiti. 

FATHER’S DAY POT LUCK/SUNDAY SCHOOL FUN DAY  Please join your church family for a delicious pot luck meal, and a relaxed, fun time after the 10:45 am service today.  Early church goers, be sure to come back.  There will also be an Ice Cream Sundae Bar…YUMMY!  Other planned events: games, for both kids and adults, and prize drawings for the dads.

HELPING WITH SLEEPING SPACE  We have housed and will continue to provide sleeping space for individuals and groups who come to help with the tornado relief.  We have acquired bunk beds that have been set up in the Youth Trailer for this purpose.  So, if you see tired, but smiling happy folks on the property, just say “Hi, welcome, and thank you!”  

EVERYONE WELCOME  You are cordially invited to attend the  Highest Praise Concert at Ozark Christian College on Sunday, June 26, 7:00 pm.  Kyle Dickey is a part of this group and will be performing. 

THRIVENT MATCHING FUNDS  If you would like to donate money for tornado relief to either Immanuel or Peace Lutheran in Joplin, Thrivent will match $1.00 for each $3.00 raised.  You can give your donation through Good Shepherd, and we will see that it goes where you have designated it. 

SOFTBALL  The co-ed team plays at 8:30 on Monday evening.  The Tuesday night men’s team will play at 7:30.

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.

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.      

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