Announcements — November 21, 2010
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Paul L., undergoing eye cornea transplant on Monday; Eddie L., recovering from surgery; the family of Corky M., who passed away Thursday morning; Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dorothy F., in rehab at Springfield; Marilyn N., at home; Kathy P., recovering at home from surgery; Jeanie D., Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Karen P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.
UNITED IN MARRIAGE We congratulate Laura D. and Hans D. who were united in marriage in an afternoon ceremony in Arkansas on Thursday, Nov. 18. Laura is the daughter of Greg & Caryn D.. May the Lord bless Hans & Laura as they begin their new life together as husband and wife.
THANKS TO EVERYONE who donated and participated in the Operation Christmas Child project. A total of 59 shoe boxes were shipped. The additional postal cost was covered by the Women’s Missionary League and the Youth Group.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE On Wednesday evening, Nov. 24, at 7:00, you will have the opportunity to worship and give thanks in a special Thanksgiving Service with Holy Communion. Please make plans to set aside this time to join fellow worshipers in saying, “thank you, Lord”.
THANKSGIVING DAY MEAL Not going out of town for Thanksgiving? Join us for dinner (12:00 noon) Thanksgiving Day in the fellowship hall. Bring a side dish or two, a thankful heart and a hearty appetite. Please feel free to bring along anyone you know who will be spending the day alone.
SECRET SISTER PROGRAM All ladies of the church are invited to participate in this ministry of caring and sharing with other sisters in Christ. The 2010 Secret Sister Reveal will be on Dec. 5, at the LWML Christmas Holiday Event. We will also be drawing for our 2011 Sisters that evening. If you would like to be a part of this fun and spirit-lifting program, fill out the All About Me form found in the narthex. Bring it with you to the event or give it to Mary P. in the church office. Be sure to take a copy of the guidelines to help you understand how the program works.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday-centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation, Sunday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 pm. You don’t have to be a member of the LWML or a participant of the Secret Sister program to take part and enjoy an evening of fun with your fellow Christian sisters. If you would like to participate in the fun cookie or tree ornament exchanges, just bring a wrapped Christmas ornament (not to exceed $5.00), and some cookies. If not, that’s fine, too. Just bring your appetite (we will be having dinner), and a smile. You don’t want to miss it! Hostesses for the evening are Janet Chambers and Mary Parks.
WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS SCHEDULE THROUGH DECEMBER
Nov. 24—No Classes, Thanksgiving Eve Service
Dec. 1, 8 & 15—Band Practice, 5:30 pm; All other classes begin at 6:00 pm
Dec. 22 & 29—No Classes
POINSETTIAS If you would like to purchase one or more poinsettias to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas, there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. The price for each is $5.00, and as always, you are welcome to take them home after Christmas. Please make payment to Betty K.
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 reports that they are helping those who have received them.
TAPES AND CD’S OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. The previous Sunday’s are also available.
BLOOD PRESSURE The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.
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 control the volume.