Announcements — May 15, 2011

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Tom D., recovering from surgery; Raymond S., Pastor & Mary’s brother, undergoing further tests because of masses on his spinal cord.

BAPTIZED UNTO THE LORD We rejoice along with Mark & Lori B. who has brought their son, William James-Wayne B., to be baptized today after the early service.  William’s sponsors are John & Susan M. and Wayne & Fran G.  May the Lord bless and keep William and his family in His loving care.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS please see Karen P. concerning the materials for the summer classes.

USHERS please check the box in the narthex marked USHERS and pick up your copy of usher duties and the schedule for the remainder of 2011.  If you cannot serve the month you are assigned, please contact Tom D.

ALTAR FLOWERS You may place your order for altar flowers through Diana E.  The cost will be $25.00.  You can also order from Countryside Flowers and 4-All Seasons in Carthage, and Third Day Creations in Diamond.  Any questions, give Diana a call.

100 YEAR CELEBRATION St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fairland, OK, invites you to join them in celebrating their 100th Anniversary in a worship service today at 4:00 pm.  You are also invited to join them in fellowship, visitation, relaxation, and a meal following the service.  The Rev. Leo Schroeder is Pastor at St. Paul’s.

SOFTBALL The Monday night co-ed team plays this week at 7:30 p.m. and the men’s team plays Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN NIGHT-SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS Friday, June 10, is Lutheran night at the Springfield Cardinals baseball game.  Tickets are $7.00 ($1 goes to Lutheran Family & Children’s Services in Springfield).  We have a sign up sheet in the narthex if you would like to go.  Jim G. will be our local coordinator.  Join with Lutherans throughout the southwest part of Missouri for a Springfield Cardinal game.  It’s lots of fun.

SUMMER BREAK The GSLC band is taking a break until next Fall. That means they won’t be having practices until then.  Thank you Karen, and members of the band, for all you do.  We love your music.

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.  We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.

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.