REMEMBER IN PRAYER Darrell I., at the loss of his mother; Paul L., at the loss of his sister; Marilyn N., in ICU at St. John’s Hospital recovering from surgery; Pat S., recovering from heart surgery; Janet S., receiving treatment; Corky M., recovering from surgery and undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., & Chuck P., undergoing treatment.
SMOKED PORK BY CAVEMAN CUISINE Today is the last day to place your order. The order sheet is in the narthex. The cost is $25.00 each, which is for 4-5 pounds of delicious meat.
SOFTBALL The Co-Ed Softball game is Monday at 8:30 pm. The Men’s Softball game is Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
STRIKE UP THE BAND GSLC band practice begins this Wednesday, August 25, at 5:30 pm. Play an instrument? Please join us. Karen M. is the leader.
MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL FUNDRAISER with car show, silent auction, D. J., carnival games for kids, and concessions, will be held Friday, August 27, beginning at 5 pm. at 2616 Connecticut, Joplin. Entry form for the car show is available in the GSLC office.
DULCIMER DEMONSTRATION Dennis Norwood, Springfield, will be blessing us with a hammer and mountain dulcimer demonstration and workshop on August 31, at 1:30 pm. here at the church. Mr. Norwood plays both instruments beautifully to the glory of God. Please come to listen or to join in the workshop. “Let us make a joyful noise unto the Lord.”
CHURCH FLOAT MEETING There will be another church float meeting Sept. 1 at 5:30 pm. If you’re interested in helping with the plans and making of the church float to pull in the Maple Leaf Parade, please attend. Also, if you would like to help with some of the expenses, there is a container in the narthex for your donation.
JR CONFIRMATION Confirmation instruction for children in the 7th and 8th grades will begin Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. There will be a parent’s meeting after both worship services, Sunday, September 12, to go over materials and class schedules.
CHURCH WORK DAY September 11 is the day designated as a work day here at the church. There will be painting, cleaning, trimming, cutting, along with a few other things that will need to be done. Both the gents and the ladies are needed. Work will begin at 8:30 am.
PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.
TAPES AND CD’S OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. The previous Sunday’s are also available.
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 control the volume.