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Announcements — February 20, 2011

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  April K., recovering from a knee replacement;  David C., Dorothy F., June R., in extended care.

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE  Thank you to all who donated and helped the Youth Group with their rummage sale.  You are more than welcome to go over to the trailer and shop for free today, although donations will be accepted.  The remainder of the items will then be donated to Goodwill.  

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT is tonight beginning with entertainment at 5:00 pm. 

THANK YOU  We would like to thank our friends at Good Shepherd for the care and concern shown us following Melba’s (Tom’s mom) death.  She certainly did not pick the most convenient time to go to her eternal home.  The snow caused problems for us planning the funeral, as it did for all of you.  We are grateful to those who cleaned the parking lot of the deepest snow that we have had in 40 years.  We give our hearty thanks to those who prepared food, those who served the food for the family lunch, those who attended the funeral, those who sent cards, gifts and well wishes, and those who kept us in their prayers.  Mom didn’t get to attend the church very often, but she did listen to the sermon on tape every week.  She was very proud to call Good Shepherd her church.                                   ~ Tom and Linda D.

THANKS to everyone who donated canned goods on Souper Bowl Sunday.  Nan Borg reported that she delivered 180 cans to Crosslines.  Thank you Good Shepherd Church members!
 
THE ELDERS’ MEETING has been changed to Monday, Feb. 28 at 7:00 pm.   

LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES  If you would like to give a donation to this very worthwhile ministry, envelopes are available on the table in the narthex.  

FLOWER CHART  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.

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.

Announcements — February 13, 2011

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  The D. Family at the death of Joyce;  David C., Dorothy F., June R., in extended care.

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE  The Youth Group rummage sale is Saturday, Feb. 19, beginning at 7:00 am.  If you have any items to donate, please have them to the church by Wednesday of this week.  Your help in making this fundraiser a success is greatly appreciated.   

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT  It’s back and it’s happening next Sunday, 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 W. with any questions.

OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00.

THE ELDERS’ MEETING has been changed to Monday, Feb. 28 at 7:00 pm.   

LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES  If you would like to give a donation to this very worthwhile ministry, envelopes are available on the table in the narthex.  

FLOWER CHART  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.

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.

Announcements — February 6, 2011

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.


Announcements — January 30, 2011

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  Melba D., in rehab. at Spring River Christian Village, Joplin; Dorothy F. in extended care in Springfield; Marilyn N., at home; Jeanie D., at Carthage Health and Rehab.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  Help supply Crosslines food pantry by bringing canned soup or and any canned food to church with you next Sunday.  Place the items in the round container in the narthex or the shopping basket in the entry of the Fellowship Hall.  Thank you.  Let’s make next Sunday a super, souper Sunday!

LADIES NIGHT OUT  It’s back!!!  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 W. with any questions.

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

SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL  The Lutheran Witness; it’s about your faith, your church, your world.  The new subscription year 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.

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 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.