REMEMBER IN PRAYER Tom D., recovering from surgery; Raymond S., Pastor & Mary’s brother, undergoing further tests on his spinal cord; the victims of the tornado and those responding to help.
JR CONFIRMATION Three of our young folks will publicly confess their faith this morning through the Rite of Confirmation and one through Holy Baptism during the late service. They are:
Jordan Alexander F., son of Jim F.
Jared Andrew G., son of Greg and Denise G.
Ashlen Anne K., daughter of Cameron and April K.
Amber Lynn M., daughter of Robert M.
We thank God for them and ask Him to bless their public confession to His glory.
GUEST SPEAKER The Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden is our guest speaker this morning for both services. He will also lead the 9:30 Bible Class. It is a walk through the Old Testament under the theme: God’s Name and Your Name. Dr. Golden is the son of Jim & Judy Golden and uncle to confirmand Jared Golden. We are glad to have him and his family here with us for this special day.
TORNADO HELP Work crews are being formed to help with cleanup efforts for those effected by the tornado. This involves cleaning up debris, removing fallen trees, etc. Volunteers will be needed at the resource center at Martin Luther School that involves sorting donations, setting up supplies and helping families find what they need.
Meals are also needed from time to time, so if you can help with food prepar- ation, please let us know.
Cash donations are always needed. You can give through the congregation and we will direct it to where you want it to go.
Use the sign up sheets in the Narthex to indicate how you can help.
SOFTBALL The Monday night co-ed team is not playing this week. The Tuesday night men’s team will play at 6:30.
BREAKFAST IN THE PARK All ladies of the congregation are invited to the annual Breakfast in the Park hosted by the LWML, Saturday, June 4, 10:00 am. Instead of meeting in the park, this year we will meet in the back yard at the home of Judy G., Carthage. In case of rain, we will gather inside the G.’s home. Children are invited to attend with their mothers. Judy G. and Corinne W. the hostesses for this always enjoyable event.
CONGREGATIONAL COOKOUT AND SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL BEACH KICK-OFF Next 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). Today is the last day to sign up. Jim G. is our local coordinator. Join with Lutherans throughout the southwest part of Missouri for a Springfield Cardinal game. It’s lots of fun.
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.
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.