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REMEMBER IN PRAYER Tom D., having surgery on Friday; Lora S., for safe travel and God’s blessings while in Haiti on a mission trip; Perry S., facing possible eye surgery.

VBS PLANNING MEETING This year’s Vacation Bible School theme is Hero Headquarters.  If you would like to help with VBS in any way this year, July 25-29, please attend the planning meeting scheduled for this Wednesday at 5:30.  Pizza will be served, so please let Nicole B. know if you are interested in attending, so she knows how many to plan for.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS please see Karen P. concerning the materials for the summer classes.

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

USHERS please check the box in the narthex marked USHERS and pick up your copy of usher duties and the schedule for the remainder of 2011.  If you cannot serve the month you are assigned, please contact Tom D.

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.

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 today.  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 this afternoon at First Lutheran Church, Neosho.  Registration begins at 2:30 pm.  Please contact the church office if you need a ride.  All ladies of the congregation are invited.  

USHERS please check the box in the narthex marked USHERS and pick up your copy of usher duties and the schedule for the remainder of 2011.  If you cannot serve the month you are assigned, please contact Tom D.

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY  This evening at 7:00 pm, the Voters will meet to vote on the new additions to the Church Constitution printed below, in addition to its normal business.  All confirmed members are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.

MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL in Joplin is having their spring celebration and auction, “GOOD VIBRATIONS!”, this Saturday, May 7, at the Holiday Inn.  The evening will be filled with fun, fellowship, great food, music, and dancing as they celebrate and raise money to support the mission of Martin Luther School.  If you would like to attend, or make a contribution, please call 417-624-1403 for more information.

ALTAR FLOWERS  Diana E. has agreed to coordinate the altar flowers for our
congregation.  She asks if anyone wants to help, please contact her.  

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.

Additions to the Church Constitution concerning memorial contributions to be voted on at the May 1 Voters’ Assembly:

Bylaw E.2.m

The board of Elders shall prepare a list of Special Projects Suggestions for designated memorial contributions.  This list shall be presented to the voters in the January meeting of each calendar year.  This list shall consist of a minimum of two (2) projects for designated memorial contributions.  Generally the list should be six (6) or fewer annually.  Projects not listed can be approved for the current calendar year by the Board of Elders.
 
Bylaw D.5

The financial secretary shall allocate the designated memorials to one of the items on the Special Projects Suggestions list no later than 60 days after receipt of the contribution in accordance with the donors instructions.  If a designation is not made by the donors within 60 days the contribution shall be credited to the general fund.  The Special Projects Suggestions, established charities, or an organized Christian church group may be specified by the donor for designated memorials.

OUR THANKS to everyone who helped with: breakfast, food and serving, moving things around, the Easter egg hunt, music, decorations, Easter Lilies, and everything else to make this Easter Day a special celebration.  Thank you!

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 next Sunday, May 1, at First Lutheran Church, Neosho.  Registration begins at 2:30 pm.  Please contact the church office if you need a ride.  All ladies of the congregation are invited.  

USHERS please check the box in the narthex marked USHERS and pick up your copy of usher duties and the schedule for the remainder of 2011.  If you cannot serve the month you are assigned, please contact Tom D.

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY  Next Sunday, May 1, at 7:00 pm, the Voters will meet to vote on the new additions to the Church Constitution printed below, in addition to its normal business.  All confirmed members are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.

MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL in Joplin is having their spring celebration and auction, “GOOD VIBRATIONS!”, this Saturday at the Gateway Creamery.  The evening will be filled with fun, fellowship, great food, music, and dancing as they celebrate and raise money to support the mission of Martin Luther School.  If you would like to attend, or make a contribution, please call 417-624-1403 for more information 

ON VACATION   Mary will be out of the office this week on vacation. 

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.

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