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Announcements — November 1, 2009

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Heather U., undergoing chemotherapy;  Tommy F., Ruth B.’s son-in-law, seriously ill;  Don H., recovering from foot surgery;  Marty J., with cancer;  Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

WE WELCOME all our guests and visitors who join us today in celebration of the dedication of our expanded church facilities.  We hope you are blessed by your visit with us.  We rejoice with you in the love God has for us as seen so clearly in Jesus.

OUR HARDY THANKS to everyone who helped make this dedication day a celebration.  There are those who helped with the services and all the special music, the decorations and special cleaning, preparing and getting the food ready for the meal and the refreshments later, getting and moving tables and chairs and all the other tasks that needed to be done.  Thank you!  Thank you!

CONGREGATIONAL DINNER  Following the morning dedication service we will meet in the fellowship hall for a congregational dinner.  You are invited.

SERVICE OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING  This afternoon at 2:30 we will have a celebration service of praise and thanksgiving for the blessings God has given us as a congregation.  The Rev. Brad Zerkel, Pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Kansas City, and a former member of the congregation, will be the guest speaker.  He and his wife, Sherri, are originally from this area.  We are very happy to have them in our midst.

THE LWML is meeting this Wednesday evening at 6:30 for their regular meeting.  Ladies, we hope you will join us.

THE VOTERS will meet next Sunday at 7:00 p.m. for their rescheduled meeting.  Along with our regular business, an overview of the cost of the expansion will be presented and the purchase of the elevator will be discussed.  Communicants eighteen years of age and over are eligible to become a voting member.

70 & OVER DINNER  The youth group’s annual dinner event for those who are 70 years of age or older will be Sunday, November 15th at 5:00 pm.  Not only will the honored guests be waited on and served a wonderful meal, they will also be entertained.  If you need a ride or would like a meal delivered to your home, please let them know when you are contacted with your personal invitation.  This special event is always a lot of fun for everyone involved, so we hope you can attend.  

BRIDAL SHOWER  Next Sunday at 2:30 pm, Lora W. would like to invite you to a bridal shower for Stephanie C.  Stephanie and Keith Z. are being married here on December 12th.  They are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Target.  Please RSVP Lora.

YOUTH GROUP OFFERING SERVICES  Are you in need of babysitting, leaf raking or other work?  If so, let the Youth Group help out.  Just give a donation to help fund the National Gathering.  Contact Sandy D.  to coordinate.

THINK PINK  Sunday, November 15th, you are invited to wear pink to church, not only to remind us of the importance of annual check-ups, but to let those who have had or who are now receiving treatment for breast cancer know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.  If you would like to honor someone (no names, please), you can purchase a pink carnation for $2.50 or a pink rose for $3.00 to be displayed in arrangements at the service that day.  There is a sign-up sheet and collection basket in the narthex.  If the amount collected exceeds the final cost of the arrangements, the money will be donated to a local breast cancer organization, such as the American Cancer Society.  Think pink!

A PHOTO MEMORY BOOK was given to each of the Laborers for Christ consisting of photos taken while working on the addition.  A copy is on the cabinet in the narthex.  It is also available to you to preview or purchase at: http://goodshepherdlutheran.shutterfly.com.  Prints of individual photos are also available for preview and purchase on the same site (more photos are available than were included in the photo book).  Any questions, contact Dave Wacker.

Dedication of expanded facilities

The Service of Dedication for our expanded facilities will be next Sunday, November 1st, at 10:45 am. That will be the only service that morning. We will have a congregational potluck dinner at noon (the meat will be furnished), and a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving at 2:30 pm. The Rev. Brad Zerkel, a former member of our congregation, and Pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran, Kansas City, will be our guest speaker for the afternoon service. The Rev. Dr. David Johns will serve as the guest organist for both services. Refreshments will be served after the afternoon service.

Announcements — October 25, 2009

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, under treatment; Tommy F., Ruth B.’s son-in-law, seriously ill; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

THE REV. LOWELL ROSSOW is our guest speaker today while Pastor and Gerry are on vacation.  Pastor Rossow, former Pastor at Immanuel, Joplin, is retired, and lives in Stockton. We are glad to have him back with us again. Thank you, Pastor Rossow!

CLEAN UP DAY A big thanks to all who came out and helped with the clean up yesterday. Special thanks to Lora & Julie W. for providing lunch for everyone.

PASTOR & GERRY ON VACATION Pastor and Gerry will be in Phoenix this week for the Men’s Senior Baseball League World Series. They will be back sometime this week.

DEDICATION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st The Service of Dedication for our expanded facilities will be next Sunday, November 1st, at 10:45 am. That will be the only service that morning. We will have a congregational potluck dinner at noon (the meat will be furnished), and a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving at 2:30 pm. The Rev. Brad Zerkel, a former member of our congregation, and Pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran, Kansas City, will be our guest speaker for the afternoon service. The Rev. Dr. David Johns will serve as the guest organist for both services. Refreshments will be served after the afternoon service.

HOLIDAY PREVIEW OF MARY KAY PRODUCTS TO SUPPORT YOUTH GROUP Today at 2:00 pm, the Youth Group will be hosting a Mary Kay event to preview Holiday products in the Fellowship Hall. Ladies, come out and try the Satin hands, Satin lips and the new scents for fall. Hey guys, this is a great opportunity for you to get a gift for your significant other as well! Kara G. has agreed to donate 25% of the sales back to the Youth Group for the National Gathering. Refreshments will be provided. Come on out and help support the Youth Group!

YOUTH GROUP OFFERING SERVICES Are you in need of babysitting, leaf raking or other work?  If so, let the Youth Group help out.  Just give a donation to help fund the National Gathering.  Contact Sandy D. to coordinate.

A PHOTO MEMORY BOOK was given to each of the Laborers for Christ consisting of photos taken while working on the addition. A copy is on the cabinet in the narthex. It is also available to you to preview or purchase at: http://goodshepherdlutheran.shutterfly.com. Prints of individual photos are also available for preview and purchase on the same site, (more photos are available than were included in the photo book). Any questions, contact Dave W.

ARE YOU 70 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER? Be sure to mark Sunday, November 15th, on your calendar. You won’t want to miss the annual 70 & Over Dinner prepared and served by the Youth Group, just for you, the elders of our congregation. More information will be in the November Shepherd’s Staff.

BLOOD PRESSURE After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

DAY LIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Be sure to set your clocks back Saturday night before retiring for the night. Day Light Saving Time ends November 1st.

Announcements — October 18, 2009

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, recovering from breast cancer surgery;   Tommy F., Ruth B.’s son in law, seriously ill;  Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

THE REV. DR DAVID JOHNS is our guest speaker today while Pastor and Gerry are on vacation. Pastor Johns is retired and living in Joplin. We are glad to have him back with us again. Thank you, Dr. Johns!

PASTOR & GERRY ON VACATION Pastor and Gerry will be in Phoenix this week for the Men’s Senior Baseball League World Series.  Pastor is again playing for a team from Minnesota called the Twins.  You can follow the progress of the team on MSBLNational.com.  The Schnackenberg’s will be back sometime the week of the 25th.

CLEAN UP DAY Saturday, October 24th, has been designated as church clean up day. So ladies and gents, bring your sweepers, rags, mops and smiles, and let’s get the church building in order and cleaned up before our big day November 1st. Work will begin at 8:30 am. Almost everything is covered with a find dusting of white so lots of hands are needed.

DEDICATION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st The Service of Dedication for our expanded facilities will be Sunday, November 1st, at 10:45 am.  That will be the only service that morning.  We will have a congregational pot-luck dinner at noon, (the meat will be furnished), and a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving at 2:30 pm.  The Rev. Brad Zerkel, a former member of our congregation, and Pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran, Kansas City, will be our guest speaker for this service.  The Rev. Dr. David Johns will serve as the guest organist for both services. Refreshments will be served after the afternoon service.

NATIONAL YOUTH GROUP GATHERING Youth who are attending the National Youth Group Gathering in 2010 must give their registration form to Cheryl M. today.

CONGRATULATIONS to Amber S. and Brett H. who were married yesterday afternoon at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grove, OK.  We pray for the Lord’s Blessings as they begin their lives as husband and wife.

GUEST PASTOR The Rev.  Lowell Rossow, former pastor of Immanuel Lutheran, Joplin, will be our guest Pastor next Sunday. Pastor Rossow and Cynthia are retired and live in Stockton, MO.