REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Heather U. and Jeanann G., undergoing treatment for cancer; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.
THE NEW YEAR’S EVE Communion Service is Thursday evening, Dec. 31st, at 7:00 pm. The service will include a memorial for those who were called to their eternal home this past year.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE There will be no Wednesday classes this week. The Wednesday evening schedule will resume on Wednesday, January 6th, with band practice at 5:30 pm and Jr. Confirmation, Youth Group, and Men’s Ensemble at 6:30 pm. The LWML will be meeting Jan.6th at 6:30 pm, and the Women’s Class will resume its classes on Jan. 13th at 6:30 pm.
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who remembered me on my birthday. You don’t know what it meant to me to receive so many cards and good wishes. You are all so wonderful! ~ Dorothy F.
PEW TRANSFER HELP NEEDED Volunteers are needed to travel to Pleasant Hill, MO, on Friday, January 8th-9th, to dismantle and load our church pews onto a semi-trailer to be transported to Carthage and then unloaded on the 9th. Please contact John N., if you are willing to assist with this. The more the merrier. If you’d like to help, but can’t make the trip on Friday, helpers will also be needed to move & store the existing pews, if they haven’t sold, and assist with re-assembling the new pews here at church.
BLANKET/QUILT DRIVE Now is a good time to clean out your closets and find a good use for those blankets, quilts, comforters, etc., that no longer see much use. We need them for padding to protect the new pews during loading and transit. We will need at least 100. If you would rather make a loan to us, be sure to label your items with duct tape. All donated blankets, etc. will be re-donated to the Carthage Crisis Center to give to those in need.
2010 OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2010 offering envelopes are ready to be picked up. If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office. Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label. Please remember to discard your 2009 envelopes and use only the 2010 envelopes beginning in January.
NEW BIBLE STUDY In this time in our world’s history, it is vitally important to know God’s truth. There is a new Bible study starting called The Truth Project. This is a dynamic look at what the Bible tells us (which is the truth) compared to the world’s view (which is often a lie). It is a twelve week program which will include a DVD lesson and discussion. There is no cost. The program was developed by Focus on the Family and you can find information, DVD clips and more on the website: thetruthproject.org. This study is open to anyone. Invite friends and co-workers to join us. We will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 12th in the Fellowship Hall. A sign up sheet is located in the narthex. You may contact Lora S., for more information.
USHERS Be watching your mail for the Usher’s Schedule for 2010. Contact Tom or Linda D., if you have any questions.
FLOWER CHART, 2010 If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart found on the wall in the hall between the restrooms. Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.
CANCELLATIONS? Watch KOAM-TV for possible church service cancellations due to bad weather.
THE SHEPHERD’S STRINGS DULCIMER GROUP will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning in January. Come join the fun!
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.
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.
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS If you would like to subscribe to, or renew a subscription to, The Lutheran Witness, please use the sign-up sheet at the Information Center in the narthex. The annual cost is $15.00. Please designate “Lutheran Witness” if placing your payment in the offering plate. The 2010 subscription year begins in April.