Announcements — January 16, 2011

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Walli H. & family, at the death of Walli’s father; Melba D., in rehab. at Spring River Christian Village, Joplin; Marilyn N., at home; Jeanie D., at Carthage Health and Rehab.

“BOB” FRANK W., husband of Maxine W., father of Bob & Corinne W., and grandfather of Hailey and Blaine, was laid to rest Tuesday, January 11, at Miller, MO.  Bob passed away and was received into the arms of his Savior on January 7, 2011.

THE ELDERS will meet this Monday evening at 7:00 pm.  Earl K. will hold the position of head elder for 2011.

CHURCH TRUSTEES’ MEETING The church trustees will meet at 6:00 pm next Sunday evening before the Voters’ Meeting.

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY will meet Sunday evening, Jan. 23, at 7:00.

OFFERING ENVELOPES Your box of offering envelopes for 2011 are located on the table in the narthex.  If you do not find a box with your name on it, and would like to use offering envelopes, please let the office know.  If you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label.  Please do not use your 2010 envelopes in 2011.  This will help as the offerings are recorded.

2010 OFFERING STATEMENTS Please pick up your 2010 statements.  They are on the table in the narthex.

LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL The new subscription year for The Lutheran Witness begins in April.  If you would like to receive or renew a subscription for 2011, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  The annual cost is $15.00.  You may put the amount in the offering plate marked Lutheran Witness, or mail a check to the church office.

POINSETTIAS Anyone who would like to take a poinsettia home is welcome to do so.

FLOWER CHART, 2011 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 in the narthex.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Start going through closets, attics, garages, storage buildings, etc. and pull items to donate to the Youth Group’s Annual Rummage Sale to be held in February.

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 OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  Tapes of the previous Sunday 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.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after each service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.