Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Bob G. suffering from injuries received in an accident at work; Michele B., having sugery on Monday; Lilian S. having hand surgery on Wednesday.

BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Perry & Carla S., who have brought their son, Tanner Robert, to be batized today during the late service. Tanner was born February 3, 2009. His sponsers are Jeff & Kelly K. We ask for the Lord’s continued blessings on Tanner and his family.

“GOIN’ GREEN POTLUCK” This evening Duke Mason will start off the congregational get-together with his always very enjoyable vocal performance in the sanctuary at 5:30 pm. We will then head downstairs for a great Irish pot-luck meal. The meat and drinks will be furnished. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish, and of course, wear green. Hope to see everyone here!
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LWML The ladies of the Missionary League will meet this Wednesday evening at 6:00. The duo sister team of Lee Ann B. And Corrine W. will be serving as hostesses and topic leaders, and I hear they have something planned that all will enjoy. All gals of the congregation are encouraged to join with us in praise, and in our task to enlarge God’s kingdom through missions.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE DURING LENT Band Practice, 5:00 pm; Jr. Confirmation class, 6:00 pm; Men’s Ensemble Practice, 6:00 pm; Youth Group, 6:00 pm; LWML, 6:00 pm

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES This Wednesday is the last of the Midweek services before Holy Week.

LWML MARCH MISSION PROJECT Our mission project for March is almost over. We will be taking the items donated to the Carthage Crisis Center this week. If you would still like to donate please have your items hear before Wednesday, April 1st. Thanks, everyone; we appreciate your generosity.

EASTER LILIES If you would like to puchase an Easter Lily to help beautify our sanctuary on Easter, please use the signup sheet provided in the narthex. The price is $6.00 each. Please pay Betty K.

EASTER BREAKFAST PREPARATIONS Check out the sign-up sheet in the narthex to see how you can help with food and/or supplies for the annual Easter morning breakfast. Last year over 175 folks enjoyed the combination of breakfast casseroles, fruit, sweet rolls, etc. A free will offering will be taken and the money will possibly go toward a new coffee maker for the church. Our present one is starting to show its wear and not always working properly. The LWML will be responsible for the breakfast set-up and clean-up.

EASTER BASKETS FOR KIDS IN NEED The Youth Group is gathering items to make Easter baskets to give to children in need. These baskets will be distributed through agencies such as the Carthage Crisis Center and Children’s Haven in Joplin. If you would like to help with the project, please place items such as small toys, books, school supplies, candies, or toiletries in the big blue bin in the narthex. Monetary donations will be used to purchase an Easter book to be placed in each basket, sharing the beautiful story of Jesus’ resurrection.

SOFTBALL SIGNUPS If you are interested in playing with the men’s team or the co-ed team plase use the signup sheet at the information center in the narthex To date no ladies have signed up to play co-ed, so we might need a couple of guys to “dress up” in order to be a part of that league. Any takers? Play begins April 14th.

UPDATE ON DAISY Check out the email correspondence posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. You can see a picture of her with husband Anthony, and son Caleb.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available. Contact an usher.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listenening devices are available from the ushers.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Bob G. suffering from injuries received in an accident at work.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE DURING LENT Band Practice, 5:00 pm; Jr. Confirmation class, 6:00 pm; Men’s Ensemble Practice, 6:00 pm; Youth Group, 6:00 pm; Women’s Class, 6:00 pm

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES The season of Lent, which will continue until Easter, has been a part of the church calendar for many, many years. It is a time when we focus on the suffering and death of Jesus and ponder again what it means for our life and salvation. We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 during the Lenten season. Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service. You are encouraged to attend.

“GOIN’ GREEN POTLUCK” Next Sunday, Duke Mason will start off the Sunday evening get-together with his always very enjoyable vocal performance in the sanctuary at 5:30 pm. We will then head downstairs for a great Irish pot-luck meal. The meat and drinks will be furnished. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish, and of course, wear green. Hope to see everyone here!

LWML MARCH MISSION PROJECT Our mission project for March is to provide supplies for the Carthage Crisis Center. They are in need of consumable products such as: toilet paper, dryer sheets, bleach and all purpose cleaners. They also need twin mattress pads, booster seats, alarm clocks, and towels for both bath and kitchen. If you would like to help with this local mission project, please leave your donations on the back bench in the narthex. We will collect donations through the month of March. Anyone is welcome to donate. Thank You!

EASTER LILIES If you would like to puchase an Easter Lily to help beautify our sanctuary on Easter, please use the signup sheet provided in the narthex. The price is $6.00 each.

EASTER BASKETS FOR KIDS IN NEED The Youth Group is gathering items to make Easter baskets to give to children in need. These baskets will be distributed through agencies such as the Carthage Crisis Center and Children’s Haven in Joplin. If you would like to help with the project, please place items such as small toys, books, school supplies, candies, or toiletries in the big blue bin in the narthex. Monetary donations will be used to purchase an Easter book to be placed in each basket, sharing the beautiful story of Jesus’ resurrection.

EASTER BREAKFAST PREPARATIONS Check out the sign-up sheet in the narthex to see how you can help with food and/or supplies for the annual Easter morning breakfast. Last year over 175 folks enjoyed the combination of breakfast casseroles, fruit, sweet rolls, etc. A free will offering will be taken and the money will possibly go toward a new coffee maker for the church. Our present one is starting to show its wear and not always working properly. The LWML will be responsible for the breakfast set-up and clean-up.

PORTALS OF PRAYER are available at the information center in the narthex.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available. Contact an usher.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listenening devices are available from the ushers.

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE DURING LENT Band Practive, 5:00 pm; Jr. Confirmation class, 6:00 pm; Men’s Ensemble Practice, 6:00 pm; Youth Group, 6:00 pm; Women’s Class, 6:00 pm

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES The season of Lent, which will continue until Easter, has been a part of the church calendar for many, many years. It is a time when we focus on the suffering and death of Jesus and ponder again what it means for our life and salvation. We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 during the Lenten season. Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service. You are encouraged to attend.

LWML MARCH MISSION PROJECT Our mission project for March is to provide supplies for the Carthage Crisis Center. They are in need of consumable products such as: toilet paper, dryer sheets, bleach and all purpose cleaners. They also need twin mattress pads, booster seats, alarm clocks, and towels for both bath and kitchen. If you would like to help with this local mission project, please leave your donations on the back bench in the narthex. We will collect donations through the month of March. Anyone is welcome to donate. Thank You!

EASTER LILIES If you would like to puchase an Easter Lily to help beautify our sanctuary on Easter, please use the signup sheet provided in the narthex. The price is $6.00 each.

PORTALS OF PRAYER are available at the information center in the narthex.

THE ELDERS will meet this Monday evening at 7:00 pm.

EASTER BREAKFAST PREPARATIONS Check out the sign-up sheet in the narthex to see how you can help with food and/or supplies for the annual Easter morning breakfast. Last year over 175 folks enjoyed the combination of breakfast casseroles, fruit, sweet rolls, etc. A free will offering will be taken and the money will possibly go toward a new coffee maker for the church. Our present one is starting to show its wear and not always working properly. The LWML will be responsible for the breakfast set-up and clean-up.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available. Contact an usher.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listenening devices are available from the ushers.

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.

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.