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REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Fern H., at Carthage Rehab, recovering from a broken hip; Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., & Chuck P., undergoing treatment; June R., at McCune Brooks; Marty J., with cancer. 

ELDERS’ MEETING  The Elders will meet this Monday evening at 7:00.  

DESSERT & SERVANT AUCTION  The Youth Group will be hosting a Dessert and Servant Auction next Sunday, April 25th, at 5:00 pm.  Please plan on making a scrumptious dessert to auction off to the highest bidder.  Additionally, each Youth Group member will be auctioned off for 4 hours worth of work.  The YG members are good at painting, cleaning, yard work, etc… Additionally, the event is being hosted by the award winning Keith Z.  There is a church member who has graciously offered to match $ for $ up to $1000.00.  This should be lots of fun, so you won’t want to miss it.  Hey! How Much Will Ya Give Me For It??

VOTERS’ MEETING  The voters will meet next Sunday, April 25th.  Come participate in the Youth Dessert & Servant Auction and stay for the meeting which will begin at 7:00 pm.  

ALL GRADUATES  If you are graduating from high school or college this spring, please submit a short bio and picture to the church office by April 26th.  We want to acknowledge you 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.  You may also e-mail your photo and bio to Mary at mlparks@ecarthage.com or to the church e-mail at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com.

SOFTBALL BEGINS  The men’s team will have their first game on Tuesday evening at 7:30.  They play at the Carthage Municipal Park, and will be on the same field as in years past.  Come and help cheer on the home team!  GO TEAM!

PRAYER BEARS  Please help us with our Prayer Bear program by donating stuffed bears.  They need not be new, but they need to be clean and in good condition.  You can place them in the Share a Bear box in the narthex.  You will be hearing more about this program in the next few weeks.

KID KITS  On the nursery wall in the narthex are a number of bags containing crayons, coloring books, picture books and other items of interest for young children.  You are welcome to use them for your little ones.  Please return the “kid kit” after the service.

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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 control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., & Chuck P., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer.
KID KITS  On the nursery wall in the narthex are a number of bags containing crayons, coloring books, picture books and other items of interest for young children.  You are welcome to use them for your little ones.  Please return the “kid kit” after the service.

COUNCIL MEETING  The Church Council meets this evening at 7:00. 

THE ELEVATOR  The elevator is up and running, or should we say, running up and down.  The state inspector was here on Thursday and gave it the final OK.  Please be sure to monitor your children in reference to use of the elevator.  For their safety, children should not be allowed on the elevator without an adult with them.    

PRAYER BEARS  Please help us with our Prayer Bear program by donating stuffed bears.  They need not be new, but they need to be clean and in good condition.  You can place them in the Share a Bear box in the narthex.  You will be hearing more about this program in the next few weeks.

GOLFERS  If you are interested in playing in a Lutheran (Good Shepherd and Immanuel) golf league, please contact Mary at the church office (358-1325).  It will be a mixed league with two person teams. 

DESSERT & SERVANT AUCTION  The Youth Group will be hosting a Dessert and Servant Auction on Sunday, April 25th at 5:00 pm.  Please plan on making a scrumptious dessert to auction off to the highest bidder.  Additionally, each Youth Group member will be auctioned off for 4 hours worth of work.  The YG members are good at painting, cleaning, yard work, etc… Additionally, the event is being hosted by the award winning Keith Z.  There is a church member who has graciously offered to match $ for $ up to $1000.00.  Should be lots of fun, you won’t want to miss it.  Hey! How Much Will Ya Give Me For It??

VOTERS’ MEETING  The voters will meet Sunday, April 25th.  Come participate in the Youth Dessert & Servant Auction and stay for the meeting which will begin at 7:00 pm.  

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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 control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., & Chuck P., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Vernetta B., David C., Melba D., June R., & Marian S., in extended care facilities. 

ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST  Thank you to all who brought food,  helped with serving, setting up and the inevitable clean up.  

THANK YOU, PASTOR JOHNS!  Pastor Johns, because of having eye surgery, is not able to play the organ for us anymore.  We want to thank him for sharing his talent with us these past months and ask God’s blessing of healing for him. 

KID KITS  On the nursery wall in the narthex are a number of bags containing crayons, coloring books, picture books and other items of interest for young children.  You are welcome to use them for your little ones.  Please return the “kid kit” after the service.

LWML MEETING  The ladies meet in the fellowship hall this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for their regular meeting.  There are always important things to talk about and to do for the mission of our Lord, so ladies, join us for our Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meeting.

OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 for an evening of food and games.  Come, especially if you haven’t been before.  You don’t join anything, just show up with something to eat and enjoy the fellowship. 

COUNCIL MEETING  The Church Council meets next Sunday evening at 7:00. 

THE ELEVATOR  The elevator is installed and we are waiting for the state inspection before it can be used.  Hopefully that will happen this week.

PRAYER BEARS  Please help us with our Prayer Bear program by donating stuffed bears.  They need not be new, but they need to be clean and in good condition.  You can place them in the Share a Bear box in the narthex.  You will be hearing more about this program in the next few weeks.

GOLFERS  If you are interested in playing in a Lutheran (Good Shepherd and Immanuel) golf league, please contact Mary at the church office (358-1325).  It will be a mixed league with two person teams. 

HAPPY 100th  You’re invited to a birthday reception April 10th, from 3-5 pm., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett, to honor Elna Z., who turns 100 years old today.  Mrs. Z. is Karen P.’ grandmother, Shelley W. and Dusty P.’ great grandmother, and Emmalee and Laney W.’s great-great-grandmother.  God bless you, Elna.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex.  You are welcome to take one home with you.

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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 control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

BAPTISM  We rejoice with James and Bethany M. at the baptism of their son, Brock Alexander, this morning during the late service.  Brock was born February 25th.  His sponsors are Julie S. and Kristy M..  Brock is the grandson of Pastor and Gerry.  He is wearing the baptismal gown Pastor wore when he was baptized.

BAPTISM CANDLE  We will now be giving a baptism candle to everyone baptized at Good Shepherd.  A Baptismal Candle Holder has been given to our congregation in memory of Irene Schnackenberg, Pastor and Mary Parks’ mother.  The candle is given to remind the baptized that they have received Christ who is the Light of the World, and that they are to let their light shine before others that they may see their good works and glorify the Father in heaven.  The candle is to be lit each year on the anniversary of their baptism. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie E. and Michael C. who were united in marriage Saturday, the 13th, here at Good Shepherd.  The couple will make their home in Bentonville, AR.  May God bless this couple as they begin their life as husband and wife.  Maggie is the daughter of Fred and Diana E.

THE HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Wednesday Evening—Classes return to previous time schedules
Maundy Thursday Communion Service—7:00 pm.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service—7:00 pm.
Easter Early Communion Service—7:30 am.
Easter Breakfast—8:30 am.
Easter Egg hunt—9:30 am.
Easter Communion Service—10:45 am.

ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST, MORE HELP NEEDED  There is a sheet on the card table in the narthex for you to sign-up to bring your choice of food (more casseroles, sweet rolls, and fruit are needed) for the Easter breakfast next Sunday.  There is also a sign-up sheet to offer your help in the set-up, serving or clean-up.  Much more help is needed in that area as well.

FILL EASTER EGGS  It’s time to fill eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Any donations, candy or money, will be appreciated.  The candy needs to be individually wrapped and can be left in the narthex.  Thank you.
   
HAPPY 100th  You’re invited to a birthday reception April 10th, from 3-5 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett, to honor Elna Z., who turns 100 years old on Sunday, April 4th.  Mrs. Z. is Karen P.’ grandmother.
 
PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex.  You are welcome to take one home with you.

BULLETIN COVER PICTURE  A bit of trivia.  Eight years ago, Kelly B. painted Bible scenes for the Sunday School which hung on the walls of the Fellowship Hall.  We have been using the picture of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the bulletin cover every Palm Sunday since he painted it in 2002.  Thank you, Kelly.
    
BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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 control the volume.