Announcements — October 17, 2010

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dorothy F., at Freeman Rehab. recovering from a broken hip; George M., recovering from knee replacement surgery; Marilyn N., at home; Kathy P., recovering at home from surgery; Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., Corky M., Chuck P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.

GUEST PASTOR Pastor David Johns will be leading us in worship today and next Sunday while Pastor is away.  Thank you, Pastor Johns, we really appreciate you doing this for us.

CHURCH WORK DAY-LANDSCAPING Bring your shovels, rakes and your muscles Saturday, Oct. 23, and help with the landscaping of the church grounds.  The main work area will be on the north and east sides of the church.  Work will begin at 8:00 am.

CHILDREN’S FLU SHOTS There were several inquiries last Sunday about offering flu shots for children.  We are able to do just that next Sunday, Oct. 24.  The cost will be $18.00.  Teri K., with McCune Brooks Hospital, will administer the vaccine.  She will be available in the nurse’s office during the Sunday School hour and after the late service.

PASTOR AND GERRY ON VACATION Pastor and Gerry are in Arizona on vacation through the 28th.  If you need pastoral care during this time, please call the church office, 358-1325, or David W.

ALTAR FLOWERS There are several opportunities (December is completely open) through the end of this year if you would like to place flowers at the altar in memory of someone, in thanksgiving, or to celebrate a special occasion.  The chart is on the table in the narthex for your use.  Please write your name, the reason for your placement, and your phone number.  See the chart for the name and number of two florists who offer GSLC a discount.

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.