Announcements — October 24, 2010
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dorothy F., in rehab at Springfield; George M., recovering at home; 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.
CONGRATULATIONS to Kayla D. and Cory H. who exchanged marriage vows here yesterday. We pray for the Lord’s blessings on Cory & Kayla as they begin their life together as husband and wife. Kayla is the daughter of Greg & Caryn D.
GUEST PASTOR Pastor David Johns will be leading us again today in worship while Pastor is away. Thank you, Pastor Johns, for sharing the good news of God’s word, and your time with us.
CHURCH WORK DAY was postponed from yesterday to next Saturday, due to the probability of rain. Start time is 8:00 am.
CHILDREN’S FLU SHOTS TODAY The cost is $18.00. Teri K., with McCune Brooks Hospital, will administer the vaccine. She will be available in the nurse’s office during the Sunday School hour and after the late service.
VOTERS’ MEETING The voters’ assembly will meet today at 7:00 pm. The 2011 budget and the election of officers are items on the agenda for this evening. All church members 18 years and over are eligible to be a part of the voters’ assembly.
LWML FALL RALLY is next 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.
THE FALL PARTY, HAYRIDE and HOBO SUPPER is next Sunday. 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 Howerton’s home, 2 miles west of the church on Hwy 96, house is on the right. 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.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD The LWML will be sponsoring this very worthwhile project this year. The labels and more information will be available next Sunday. 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.
REFORMATION SUNDAY Next Sunday, October 31
PASTOR AND GERRY ON VACATION Pastor and Gerry are in Arizona on vacation through the 28th. If you need pastoral care during this time, please call the church office, 358-1325, or David W.
ADDRESS INFORMATION Dorothy F. has been moved to Springfield for rehab.
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 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.