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Announcements — September 26, 2010

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dave M., recovering from hip surgery; Marilyn N., at home; Fred R., recovering from hip replacement surgery; Bill S., in rehab. at St. Luke’s; Jean S., undergoing tests; Jeanann G., Ann L., Corky M., Chuck P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.

BAPTIZED INTO THE LORD
We rejoice with Brett & Chrissy D. at the baptism of their daughter, Abigail Lee, who was born July 11, 2010. Her sponsors are Clark & Chyna R.  Abigail’s maternal grandparents are Linda C. and Ross & Ann R.  Her paternal grandparents are Dick & Judy D., and Milton & Becky D.

We rejoice also with Perry & Charla S. at the baptism of their daughter, Jenna Michaela S., born July 31, 2010.  Her sponsors are Jeff & Kelly K.
May God bless Abigail and Jenna and their families with His love always.
RECIPE FOR LIFE LADIES RETREAT Twenty-seven ladies attended the Passion Play in Eureka Springs last evening as part of the Recipe for Life weekend retreat.  You’ll hear more about the weekend, and hopefully see some pictures, in the October issue of the Shepherd’s Staff.
SOFTBALL The Co-Ed Softball team will play Monday at 7:30 pm and the Men’s Softball game is Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
WOMEN’S CLASS  The Wednesday evening women’s class is meeting each week at 6:30 pm.  They meet in the Fellowship Hall.  The book All About Angels is being used for the basis of study.  Ladies, please join us.
MORE THAN MONEY MATTERS WORKSHOP Want to get your finances in order?  Join us for a free workshop, Thursday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm.  The series will be presented by Thrivent representative, Austin Rice.  (No products will be offered for sale.)
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.

Announcements — Sept 12, 2010

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Marilyn N., at home; Bill S., in rehab. at St. Luke’s; Jean S., undergoing tests; Don & Joann W., for safe travel to bring Samuel home from India; Jeanann G., Ann L., Corky D., Chuck P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.

CHURCH WORK DAY  Thanks to all who helped with the clean up project yesterday.  Your willingness to give of your time is truly appreciated.  It was a good day!

THE RALLY DAY ROUND-UP AND CHUCK WAGON LUNCH is today.  This special day is not only for the Sunday School children, but for the entire congregation.  Please join us for lunch and stay for the fun things planned for after lunch.  They are: horse and buggy rides, a bounce house, games, train rides, sno-cones, and the beautiful balloon launch.  So, buckaroos, be sure to join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time!

SOFTBALL  The Co-Ed Softball team will play Monday at 7:30 pm and the Men’s Softball game is Tuesday at 8:30 pm.

WOMEN’S CLASS  The Wednesday evening women’s class will start up this week at 6:30 pm.  They will meet in the Fellowship Hall.  The book All About Angels will be used for the basis of study.  Ladies, please join us.

JR CONFIRMATION  Confirmation instruction for children in the 7th and 8th grades will begin this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.  Please bring your Bibles.  A light meal will be served this week at 6:00 pm.  There is a meeting of the parents of the Confirmation class after each service this morning at the front of the sanctuary.

ON VACATION  Mary will be out of the office this week while she and Miles travel to the western mountains on their motorcycle. 

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.

Music for Church

We have so much musical talent in our congregation and we want to use it to the fullest.  Thus, John N. and Michael G. have taken on the responsibility to help identify, expand and coordinate this talent for our worship services.

Talk to them about your ideas, tell them about your talents and let them know what you want to do to help make our music the best it can be.

Women to Retreat At Eureka Springs

September 24-26

There are currently 27 ladies who are attending the Recipe for Life Retreat in Eureka Springs.  We probably can make room for a couple more, so if you’d like to attend, please call as soon as possible to reserve a spot.  Call Lora S., or the church office, 358-1325.