Vacation Bible School: VBS this year will be “Wake, Awake: Watching for Jesus” and will take place June 29 – July 3, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is open to children three years old (potty trained) to fifth grade. Children can be registered using the QR code on the insert at the back of the nave. Please invite families with children.  We need food items donated for snacks. You can sign up at the back of the nave.

 

VBS decorating and setup: We will decorate and setup for VBS after Sunday school/Bible class on Sunday, June 28.

 

Community Survey: Good Shepherd will again undertake a Community Survey on Saturday, July 11, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Help us to share Good Shepherd’s presence in our community.

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Voters’ Meeting: The summer Voters’ Meeting to elect congregation officers and consider Endowment Committee recommendations will take place on Sunday, July 19 after the Divine Service.

 

Updated prayers for those who need faith in Christ: We will be updating the prayers for those who need faith in Christ on June 28. If you know of an individual who needs to continue to be in our prayers, let the church office know. We give thanks to the Lord for at least one person who no longer needs our prayers and now believes in Christ.

 

Soup kitchen: Thank you to Chris Bowers, Mindy Gossett (and Kaitlyn), Becky Herman, Austin Mallow, George Trammell and Sue Trammell for helping with the Marion Ministerial Alliance soup kitchen in May.  The next opportunity to serve is Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24.  We only have to be there from 9AM to noon.  If you would like to volunteer, contact Connie Clampitt (618-364-2324).

 

Faceboard pictures: If your picture is not on the faceboard, or if the current one is hopelessly out date, Joanne Peterson will be taking pictures and getting them posted.  

 

Looking towards the Catechumenate: The Catechumenate for those who are interested in learning more about what the Lutheran church believes and confesses, and for those who wish to become member of the fellowship will begin on Wednesday, Aug 19. If you are interested in taking part, contact pastor. We will also need sponsors who will take part in the Catechumenate as they attend catechesis and support those who are taking part in it.

 

Bible class: The current Bible study is titled, “Stewardship Basics.” How are we to view the blessings God gives to us? What does Scripture teach us about how we are to respond to God using those blessings? This study helps us to think through these questions on the basis of God’s Word.

 

LWML: LWML will not meet during the summer, so our next meeting is scheduled for September 10, at 10:00 a.m.