REMEMBER IN PRAYER Joyce D., a former member who is gravely ill; Dorothy F., in extended care in Springfield;
MARILYN R. N., 76, was received into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, Jan. 29, at her home. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 3 with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MELBA ARLENE D., 89, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 30, at a health care facility in Joplin.
A funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 4, with burial at Paradise Cemetery.
JEAN HARLOW D., 73, passed away Thursday afternoon, Feb. 3, at Carthage Health and Rehab. Funeral service will be Monday evening at 6:00 at Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin. Visitation will follow
the service.
We thank God for these, our sisters in Christ, and rejoice in the know- ledge that they are safe in the arms of Jesus, their Lord and Savior. Please keep these families in your prayers.
BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Brandon & Tara W. whose daughter, Zoe Ashlynn, born Dec. 29, 2010, will be baptized today during the late service. Her sponsors are Derek & Kacy W., and Meghan W. Her maternal grandparents are Tom & Janet W. and her paternal grandmother is Laura S. Her great grandparents are Eddie & Lawanda L. and Kes & Betty K. May the Lord bless and keep Zoe and her family in His loving care.
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY A big thank you to all who brought food today for Souper Bowl Sunday. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
LADIES NIGHT OUT It’s back and it’s happening February 20. The men serve and clean up…the ladies sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful meal. Entertainment begins at 5:00 pm. Babysitting, plus a meal will be provided for the kids. Guys, please bring a dessert to help stock the fabulous “dessert buffet”. (Ladies, you might have to help with this.) Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex, so we will know how many to prepare for. Call Lora Wacker with any questions.
2010 OFFERING STATEMENTS Please pick up your 2010 statements. They are on the table in the narthex.
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 Go through your closets, attics, garages, storage buildings, etc. and pull items to donate to the Youth Group’s Annual Rummage Sale to be held February 19.
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.