Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Katherine R., in St. John’s hospital, Joplin; Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

NEW MEMBER POT LUCK  Today after the second service we will have a congregational pot luck to welcome our new members.  Forgot, and didn’t bring a dish?  That’s OK, please stay; there will be more than enough for everyone. 

MIDWEEK SERVICES DURING LENT  Midweek services are being held each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. until Holy Week.  We hope you will join us in the extra worship opportunities this Lenten season as we look forward to the joyous celebration of Easter.

THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday at 6:00 pm.  Bring a snack and join the fun. 

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS next Sunday, so be sure to set your clocks up (spring forward) one hour before you retire on Saturday night. 

EASTER LILIES  If you would like to purchase one or more  Easter Lilies to help beautify the sanctuary at Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  Any lilies you purchase are of course yours to take home after Easter Sunday.  The cost is $6.00 each.  Please pay Betty K. 

ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST  There is a sheet on the card table in the narthex for you to sign up to bring your choice of food, paper products, or drinks for the Easter breakfast on April 4th.  There is also a sign up sheet to offer your help in the set up, serving or clean up.  
 
MEN’S & CO-ED SOFTBALL SIGN UPS  Interested in playing on either the men’s or co-ed teams this spring?  Please talk with Bradley M., or use the sign up sheet in the narthex. The men will play on Tuesday evenings and the co-ed team will play on Monday evenings.  

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., recovering from surgery; Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING today after the second service.  All teachers and anyone interested in the promotion of our children’s Christian education through being a teacher, helper or substitute are encouraged to attend.  Pizza will be served for lunch. 

CONGRATULATIONS  We rejoice with James & Bethany M. who were blessed with the gift of a son on Thursday, 1:42 am, February 25th.  Brock Alexander weighed 6 lbs, 2 oz. and was 20 inches long.  Pastor & Gerry are the proud maternal grandparents.  

MIDWEEK SERVICES DURING LENT  Midweek services will be held each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. until Holy Week.  We hope you will join us in the extra worship opportunities this

THE LWML will meet this Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm.  All ladies of the congregation are invited.

SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION  You are invited to attend a surprise open house in honor of Doug & Kelli S.’s 25th wedding anniversary on Sat., March 6th, in the GSLC Fellowship Hall at 2-4 pm.  No gifts, please.

MEN’S & CO-ED SOFTBALL SIGN UPS  Interested in playing on either the men’s or co-ed teams this spring?  Please talk with Bradley Moll, or use the sign up sheet in the narthex.   

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., recovering from surgery; George M., recovering from knee surgery; Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; June R., recovering from surgery; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

MIDWEEK SERVICES DURING LENT  Midweek services will be held each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. until Holy Week.  We hope you will join us in the extra worship opportunities this Lenten season as we look forward to the joyous celebration of Easter.

WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE CHANGES  The Youth Group, Women’s Class and the Men’s Ensemble Practice will all begin at 6:00 p.m. during Lent.  The band will meet for practice at 5:00 p.m.

ANNUAL YOUTH RUMMAGE SALE  You are welcome to shop for free over at the trailer after church today (donations won’t be turned down, however).  The Youth thanks everyone who donated items and/or gave of their time to help make their sale successful.  Your support of the Youth Group is always deeply appreciated.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING that was scheduled for today after the late service has been postponed until next Sunday.  All teachers and anyone interested in the promotion of our children’s Christian education through being a teacher, helper or substitute are encouraged to attend.  Pizza will be served for lunch. 

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Gloria E., recovering from surgery; Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; June R., recovering from surgery; Howard S., recovering from eye surgery; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

HOLY BAPTISM  We rejoice with Jerry & Dixie K. today at the baptisms of their daughters, Skylar Sharon Rose, age five, and Savannah Mary-Clare, age four, during the late service.  Skylar’s sponsors are Daniel & Milia E. and Savannah’s sponsors are David & Stacy E.  May the Lord keep this family in his love and care.   

TRUSTEE MEETING  There will be a meeting today at 3:00 p.m. for all the church Trustees. 

LENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY with an Ash Wednesday service with Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m.  Additional midweek services will be held each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. until Holy Week.  We hope you will join us in the extra worship opportunities this Lenten season as we look forward to the joyous celebration of Easter.

WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE CHANGES  The Youth Group, Women’s Class and the Men’s Ensemble Practice will all begin at 6:00 p.m., beginning this Wednesday, during Lent.  The band will continue to meet at 5:30 p.m.

ANNUAL YOUTH RUMMAGE SALE  On Saturday, February 20th, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, the Youth Group will be holding their 6th Annual Rummage Sale in the Youth Trailer.  You can help out by cleaning out your closets and garages to donate items for the sale.  If you have items you need picked up, please contact Justin M. or Brenda D.  All proceeds will help send Youth members to the LCMS National Youth Gathering this summer in New Orleans.  Thank you for your support!

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s 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.