Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Mary F.,recovering from hip surgery; Bob G.,recovering at home from injuries suffered at work; Sydney H., recovering from injuries suffered in an accident; Marty J.,recovering from surgery; Ann L. and Ann N.,undergoing treatment.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL begins today. There is a volunteer sheet in the narthex to sign up to teach a class this summer. You get to choose which and how many dates you would like to teach. All school age children will meet as one unit in the Youth Trailer. Pre-schoolers will continue to meet in their rooms in the Fellowship Hall.

SOFTBALL THIS WEEK The “undefeated” men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 8:30, and the co-ed team, winners of their last two games, will play Friday evening at 7:30. Both teams play at Carthage Municipal Park.

BRUNCH IN THE PARK The LWML will meet this Saturday at 10:00 am for Brunch in the Park, at Central Park, Carthage. Louise O., Sandy D. and Dallie H. are the hostesses. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to join us.

LABORERS FOR CHRIST Be sure to make welcome Laborers, Paul & Rhoda R., who arrived here on Friday, and Bob & Lawanda K., who will be arriving Monday.

MEMBERS IN ACTION, WORK TO BEGIN Volunteers will be needed, beginning this week Tuesday, to work with the Laborers as they begin to construct the church walls. Be ready to receive a call if you have signed up to help.

MO DISTRICT CONVENTION, JUNE 14-16 Pastor and Sonny E. will attend the MO District Convention next Sunday through Tuesday at Columbia. The convention is where the business of the Missouri District of the LCMS is conducted.

BLOOD DRIVE The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be here next Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. They will be set up in the Youth Trailer. Blood donations are always in demand to fulfill the needs of the four states area hospitals. Your participation is greatly appreciated by CBCO, the church, and mostly by those who benefit directly from your donation. Give the gift of life.

VBS, JULY 6-10 Registration forms for the students are on the table in the narthex. Please contact Nicole B. with any questions. The theme for this year’s VBS is Crocodile Dock, and will be July 6-10, from 5:30-8:30 pm.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS TRAINING What and who? Parents, teachers, and service providers will be taught different ways to think about problem behavior. More often than not behaviors are a form of communication. This training is free and is hosted by the Southwest Center for Independent Living at Springfield on Tuesday, June 9^th, from 6:00 pm—8:00 pm. Contact Nathan Z., to RSVP or for more information.

LUTHERAN NIGHT WITH THE SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS Friday, July 17^th , is Lutheran night at the Springfield Cardinals baseball game. Tickets are $7.00 each, with one dollar going to the Lutheran Student Center at CMSU. Watch for the sign up sheet to order tickets. Jim G. will serve as the coordinator for the event. More details to follow.

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.

NURSERY A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service. Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Mary F., recovering from hip surgery; Bob G., recovering at home from injuries suffered at work; Marty J., recovering from surgery; Ann L. undergoing treatment; Ann N. at Mayo’s undergoing further tests. 

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL There is a volunteer sheet in the narthex to tach Summer Sunday School, which begins June 7th. You choose which and how many dates you teach. All school age children will meet as one unit in the Youth Trailer. Pre-schoolers will continue to meet in their rooms in the Fellowship Hall.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GATHERING  The District Senior High Youth Gathering will be held June 26-28, 2009, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.  The theme this year is, Hearts on Fire…Created 2 Serve.  This event is open to youth who will be entering the 9^th grade this fall and above.  Please see Cheryl M., Justin M., or Keith Z. for registration forms or with questions.  Registration forms are due May 31^st.   

The District Senior High Youth Gathering will be held June 26-28, 2009, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. The theme this year is Hearts on Fire…Created 2 Serve. This event is open to youth who will be entering the 9th grade this fall and above. Please see Cheryl M, Justin M., or Keith Z. for registration forms or with questions. Registration forms are due today.

SOFTBALL THIS WEEK  The men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 6:30  and the co-ed team will play Friday evening at 7:30.  

VBS, JULY 6-10  Sign up sheets are in the narthex for both the children and the volunteers.  Please contact Nicole B, with any questions. The theme for this year’s VBS is Crocodile Dock, and will be July 6-10, from 5:30-8:30 pm.

RELAY FOR LIFE Shelby B., Emily M., Lora S., and Corinne W. are participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and invite anyone that would like to support the cause to do so. Each are accepting donations: selling moons to remember those who have passed away, stars to honor survivors, and luminary bas in honor of loved ones. The public is invited to attend the event, scheduled to start at noon on Sat., June 6, at Carthage Central Park. There will be food, fun, games & a silent auction — something for everyone! Come out to the park and join us!

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.

NURSERY  A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service.  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Mary F., recovering from hip surgery; Jim G., prayer of thanksgiving for heart procedure that went well; Bob G., recovering at home from injuries suffered at work; Marty J., undergoing surgery Thursday in St. Louis; Ann L. and Ann N., at Mayo’s to undergo further tests. 

JR CONFIRMATION CLASS will have their last class this Wednesday evening at 6:30 with a review of this year’s lessons.  You are welcome to attend.  After the review, the class will be fitted for their confirmation robes.  

JR CONFIRMATION NEXT SUNDAY  Seven young folks will publicly confess their faith next Sunday during the late service.

CEMETERY BLESSING  After the late service next Sunday, we will meet at the church cemetery for a service of blessing for the cemetery.  A map of its location is located on the bulletin board in the narthex. 

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GATHERING  The District Senior High Youth Gathering will be held June 26-28, 2009, at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.  The theme this year is, Hearts on Fire…Created 2 Serve.  This event is open to youth who will be entering the 9^th grade this fall and above.  Please see Cheryl M., Justin M., or Keith Z. for registration forms or with questions.  Registration forms are due May 31^st.   

SOFTBALL THIS WEEK  The men’s team did not play last week due to rain, and will not play this week because of Carthage graduation.  The co-ed team will play Friday evening at 6:30.  Come out to the Carthage Municipal Park and cheer them on.

VBS, JULY 6-10  Sign up sheets are in the narthex for both the children and the volunteers.  Please be sure to indicate if you prefer afternoon or evening hours, as we have not yet set a time.  Please contact Nicole B.  with any questions.

MEN’S RETREAT  We have several men who are at a retreat this  weekend.  They should be home later this afternoon.   

MEMBERS IN ACTION VOLUNTEER LIST  If you are interested in helping with the new construction, please let us know by adding your name to the list found on the table in the narthex.  Please give us your phone number and the day/days of the week you would be available to work.  Ladies, this includes you, too.  We will need lots of workers once this initial phase is over.  Mike Q. will be in charge of letting folks know when they are needed.

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.

NURSERY  A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service.  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

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.