Announcements — February 14, 2010

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.