It’s that time again
Classes: The usual policy is that whenever the Carthage Schools close due to bad weather, all classes at the church will also be cancelled.
Church Services: When we’re having extreme bad weather, watch the KOAM-TV scroll cancellation notices on the bottom of your televi-sion screen for possible church service cancellations.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dorothy F., in rehab at Springfield; Ronda S., Ruth H.’s daughter, in St. John’s Hospital on a ventilator; Marilyn N., at home; Kathy P., recovering at home from surgery; Jeanie D., Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., Corky M., Chuck P., Karen P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.
BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Andrew & Susan S. whose son, Matthew Jack S., will be baptized after the late service today. Matthew was born June 17, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. His sponsors are Jennifer P. and Dean B. Susan is Jennifer’s sister. We pray to the Lord for continued blessings for Matthew and his family.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Today is the last day to turn in your shoe box donation. If you didn’t choose to fill a shoe box, you can still help by making a donation of $7.00 to cover the shipment cost. If you would like to make a monetary donation there is a basket on the table in the narthex for this use. Thank you for helping with this worthwhile project.
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 Parks in the church office. Be sure to take a copy of the guidelines to help you understand how the program works.
THRIVENT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY On Sunday, Nov. 21, 5:00-6:30 pm, Thrivent is sponsoring a Chili Feed to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The event will be at Peace Lutheran Church, Joplin. A free will offering will be taken.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE On Wednesday evening, Nov. 24, 7:00, who 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 hardy appetite. Please feel free to bring along anyone who you know will be spending the day alone.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT Ladies, mark your calendars. The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation, Sunday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 pm. What’s happening? Just a Secret Sister Reveal, a Christmas Ornament Exchange, a Cookie Exchange, a good meal and loads of fun, that’s all. You don’t want to miss it! Hostesses for the evening are Janet Chambers and Mary Parks.
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.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dorothy F., in rehab at Springfield; Ronda S., Ruth H.’s daughter, in St. John’s Hospital on a ventilator; Marilyn N., at home; Kathy P., recovering at home from surgery; Karen P., having treatments on her spine; Jeanie D., Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., Corky M., Chuck P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.
THE FALL PARTY, HAYRIDE and HOBO SUPPER is today. We will start making the stew around 5:00 pm. Bring some of your own precooked stew, cooked veggies or meat to toss in the big black pot on the open fire. The hayride will begin at 5:30 pm and will be held at Jack H.’s home, 2 miles west of the church on Hwy 96, house is on the right. (Balloons on the mailbox will mark his lane.) After we’ve enjoyed the hayride, we’ll head back to the church to partake of the now simmering hobo stew, and the children will begin to enjoy their Fall Party. They are welcome to dress up in a friendly costume if they want. There will be games to play and special treats handed out. Rumor has it that there will be pumpkin bowling???
CHURCH WORK DAY YESTERDAY Did you notice the new landscaping as you pulled into church this morning? Looks wonderful!
NO BAND PRACTICE THIS WEEK Practice will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 pm.
LWML FALL RALLY is this Saturday, Nov. 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, Prairie City (Rockville). The rally begins at 10:00 am with registration at 9:30. Please contact Corinne W. if you plan to attend. This is always a wonderful event where fellow Sisters in Christ come together to see about the business of the LWML SW Zone, to worship our Lord, and to enjoy fellowship with each other. Transportation plans will be determined by how many plan to attend. All ladies of the congregation are invited.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD The LWML will be sponsoring this very worthwhile project this year. You can help in three ways: fill and return your own shoe box, make a donation and the LWML will shop for you, or donate the $7.00 shipping fee required for each shoe box. Boxes need to be completed by Nov. 14. Please contact Lora W. with any questions. The Operation Christmas Child Mission: To demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
ADDRESS INFORMATION Dorothy F. is in Springfield for rehab.
ALTAR FLOWERS Almost all of December is open if you would like to place flowers to honor a memory or in celebration of an event. Please select a date & note your name and phone number on the Flower Chart in the narthex.
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.