REMEMBER IN PRAYER Tom D., recovering from surgery; Raymond S., Pastor & Mary’s brother, undergoing further tests on his spinal cord; Kenna Marie, infant great niece of Nan B., with major medical problems.
MEETING REMINDER There will be a short meeting in the nurse’s office at 9:30 am this morning for all those who are interested in making visits to our shut-ins through the Parish Nurse Program.
JR CONFIRMATION CLASS will have their final confirmation class this Wednesday evening at 6:30 with a review of this year’s lessons. You are welcome to attend. After the review, the class will be fitted for their confirmation robes.
JR CONFIRMATION NEXT WEEK Four of our young folks will publicly confess their faith next Sunday during the late service.
GUEST SPEAKER The Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden will be our guest speaker next Sunday for both services. He will also lead the 9:30 Bible Class. It will be a walk through the Old Testament under the theme: God’s Name and Your Name. Dr. Golden is the son of Jim & Judy G. and uncle to confirmand Jared G. We are looking forward to having him and his family here with us for this special day.
SOFTBALL The Monday night co-ed team plays this week at 8:30 pm. The Tuesday night men’s team will not play this week due to the Carthage High School graduation.
COMING UP, MARK YOUR CALENDAR On Sunday, June 5, after the late service, the Youth Group will have their annual congregational cook out along with the Summer Sunday School Kick-off. The day will have a beach theme so plan to dress casual. More information will be in next week’s bulletin and the June Newsletter.
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.
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.
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.