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REMEMBER IN PRAYER  Parker A., Mary P.s’ grandson, having surgery on Monday; Bill S., moving to Missouri Veteran’s Home, Mt. Vernon;  Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

NAME TAG SUNDAY  We are asking everyone to wear a name tag today to help us to get to know each other a little better.  The tags are available in the narthex. 

THE ELDERS will meet Monday evening at 7:00 pm.

PLAY BALL  The church softball league begins play this week. Our co-ed team will play on Monday evenings and the men’s team will play on Tuesday evenings.  Check Events this week in the bulletin each Sunday for game times. All the games are played on the same field as last year at Carthage Municipal Park.  GO TEAMS!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE  
  April 21, 7:00 pm– Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion
  April 22, 7:00 pm– Good Friday Tenebrae Service
  April 24, 7:30 am– Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion
           8:30 am– Easter Breakfast
            9:30 am– Easter Egg Hunt
          10:45 am– Worship Service with Holy Communion

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES  If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it.  Please get a picture with a bio to the church office by the end of the month.  We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s Staff.  Parents, we may need your help with this, we don’t want to leave anyone out, but if we don’t have the information we can’t print it.  Thanks.

LWML SPRING RALLY  The Spring Rally of the LWML is Sunday, May 1, at First Lutheran Church, Neosho.  Registration begins at 2:30.  Please contact Mary, at the church office, if you need a ride.  All ladies of the congregation are invited.  

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.

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.      

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.

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

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  Bill S., at  home; Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES  We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.  Please join us this Lenten season.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening at 7:00.  All members of the church council are encouraged to attend. 

SIGN-UPS FOR EASTER  There are sheets in the narthex for you to sign-up to bring food, to help with setting-up, serving, or cleaning up for our annual breakfast Easter morning.  Already prepared casseroles, sweet rolls, and cut up fruit are still needed.  Please help if you can, many hands make for lighter work for everyone.  Thanks.

THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00.  Bring a bite to eat and join the fun. 

CROSSLINES WORK DAY  Join in giving a helping hand at Crosslines of Carthage on Friday morning of this week.  Hours are 8:00 am–12:00 noon.  Can’t stay for four hours?  That’s fine, an hour would be much appreciated.  Contact Nan B. for more information.

NAME TAG SUNDAY  Next Sunday we are asking everyone to wear a name tag to help us to get to know each other a little better.  The tags will be available in the narthex.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE  
 April 17, 8:30 & 10:45 am– Palm Sunday Worship Services
 April 21, 7:00 pm– Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion
 April 22, 7:00 pm– Good Friday Tenebrae Service
 April 24, 7:30 am– Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion
      8:30 am– Easter Breakfast
      9:30 am– Easter Egg Hunt
     10:45 am– Worship Service with Holy Communion
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.

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.      

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.

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 Clarice O., recovering at home; Bill S., at St. John’s hospital; Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.  Please join us this Lenten season.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00.  All members of the church council are encouraged to attend.

EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN UP There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for everyone to sign up to bring food or products for the annual breakfast Easter morning.  We served over 250 folks last year.  What can you bring?

THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00.  Bring a bite to eat and join the fun.

JOHN RUTTER’S REQUIEM will be presented by the Missouri Southern State University Music Department at the First United Methodist Church, Joplin, MO, on Friday, April 8, at 7:30 pm.  Members Michael G. and Mary S. are part of the Concert Chorale.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The April-June Portals of Prayer are available to you on the table in the narthex.

LET’S PLAY BALL It will soon be time for spring softball.  If you are interested in playing on either the men’s or the co-ed church team (guys you’re welcome to play on both), please write your name and phone number on the sign up sheet in the narthex.  Questions?  Talk with Bradley M.

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.

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.

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.

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 Bill S., recovering at home; Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer; Dorothy F., returning to her home.

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.  Please join us this Lenten season.

EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN UP There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for everyone to sign up to bring food or products for the annual breakfast Easter morning.  We served over 250 folks last year.  What can you bring?

CARTHAGE RELAY FOR LIFE PAJAMA PARTY All ladies (10-110) are invited to a Pajama Party to benefit Carthage Relay for Life.  You’re welcome to wear your PJ’s and join in the fun, Friday, April 1, from 7:00-10:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall here at Good Shepherd.    Activities include contests, prizes, food, and a live auction.  Tickets are $10.00 each (suggested minimum donation).

JOHN RUTTER’S REQUIEM will be presented by the Missouri Southern State University Music Department at the First United Methodist Church, Joplin, MO, on Friday, April 8, at 7:30 pm.  Members Michael G. and Mary S. are part of the Concert Chorale.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The April-June Portals of Prayer are available to you on the table in the narthex.LET’S PLAY BALL  It will soon be time for spring softball.  If you are interested in playing on either the men’s or the co-ed church team (guys you’re welcome to play on both), please write your name and phone number on the sign up sheet in the narthex.  Questions?  Talk with Bradley M.

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.

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.

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.

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