Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place after surgery; Karen L. and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), receiving Hospice care; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.

† WELCOME BACK  It is so good to have Pastor and Gerry back from vacation.  Sounds like they had a wonderful and relaxing time!

† VETERANS DAY is November 11 and we remember with gratitude all our veterans this morning by singing Eternal Father, Strong to Save, LSB # 717.  Without the willingness of our veterans to serve our country in the armed forces, we would not have the freedoms we enjoy today.  To all those who have served our country we say, Thank you, and ask God to bless you.

† A VOTERS’ MEETING will be held tonight at 7:00 pm.  There will be several important issues on the agenda including the election of officers and approving the 2015 budget.  All confirmed members, age 18 and over, are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.

† CHRISTMAS CHOIR!  Help us make a joyful noise in honor of our Lord’s birth.  Rehearsals will directly follow the late service.  No need to be a soloist, join others and have fun.  Rehearsals begin today following the late service.  Due to short notice, if you can’t make today, see you next week!

† BRASS ENSEMBLE  Attention all brass instrumentalists:  Please let John Nicholas or Linda Danner know if you are interested and available to play in a brass ensemble for the upcoming Advent and Christmas season services.  We are especially in need of low brass  instruments.

† LWML PIE BAKE SALE TODAY  Check out the variety of pies being offered by our LWML in the narthex.  The proceeds will help fund future LWML projects and missions.

† MO DISTRICT PASTORAL CONFERENCE  Pastor will be    attending the MO District Pastoral Conference Tuesday-Thursday this week.  All classes will continue to meet as usual while he is away.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet at the church this evening at 6:00 pm to plan their next activity, which will be a bonfire and trip to the spook light on Sunday, November 16.

† GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP  Several people have approached both Pastor and Earl with the care in their hearts for those who have recently experienced the loss of a deeply loved family member.  We have been discussing the possibility of forming a group for individuals who could benefit from such a tool in their coping with grief.  Let Earl Kirn know if you are interested in such a group and of any thoughts that you have about this idea.

† BEST CHOICE LABELS  Please remember to save your Best Choice UPC labels and place them in the provided containers at church.  There is an envelope downstairs in the kitchen and a container upstairs in the narthex for them.  Lenora L. would like to  collect 500 more labels by the end of the year!  Thanks for your help!

† THRIVENT CHAPTER NEWS  Our region will be transitioning from the Chapter System to the Thrivent Network System effective July 1, 2015 (the chapter will be eliminated).  In the past, we have been required to hold elections for the chapter board.  With this transition happening next year, and if the same President, Financial Director, Records Director continue in their positions, we are not required to hold elections for next year’s board.  Since we meet that requirement, the chapter board decided not to hold elections.  Also, Glenn Moll was appointed to the board as a “member at large”.  We still have other openings on the board, so if anyone would like to serve, please let Daryl Weinkein know at 499-3119.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ REQUEST  Our Sunday School teachers are interested in having a printer/copier downstairs available for making copies of their material and printing out other resources.  Since the current budget doesn’t allow for such a purchase, it was suggested that we ask the congregation members if anyone had one that they would be willing to donate.  Please contact Earl Kirn or Karen Perkins if you would be willing to help with this need!   

† 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 nurse’s office   after the 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.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place after surgery; Karen L. and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GUEST PASTOR  It is wonderful to have Pastor Asmus and his wife, Lorraine, here this Sunday.  Thank you, Pastor Asmus, for handling the services while Pastor Schnackenberg is away.

† THE VOTERS’ MEETING has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 pm.  Important business will include the election of officers and approving the 2015 budget.  All confirmed members, age 18 and over, are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.

† LWML  Our next LWML meeting will be this Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall! Come join us!

† BEST CHOICE LABELS  Please remember to save your Best Choice UPC labels and place them in the provided containers at church.  There is an envelope downstairs in the kitchen and a container upstairs in the narthex for them.  Lenora Lovland would like to collect around 500 more labels by the end of the year!  Thanks for your help!

† LWML PIE BAKE SALE onSunday, November 9.  A variety of pies will be offered and proceeds will help fund future LWML projects and missions.

† VACATION  Pastor and Gerry left on Oct. 23, for Pheonix, AZ, for Pastor to play in the Men’s Senior Baseball League’s World Series and to spend time visiting friends.  They will return sometime on Thursday, Nov. 6.  Have a wonderful time, Pastor & Gerry!

† JR CONFIRMATION CLASS will continue to meet on Wednesday evening while Pastor is on vacation.  Earl Kirn will be handling the class during this time.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will continue to meet during the time while Pastor is on vacation.  Earl Kirn will be doing a study with the group covering Psalm 23.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet at the church next Sunday evening at 6:00 pm to plan their next activity, which will be a bonfire and trip to the spook light on Sunday, November 16.

† THE SHEPHERD’S STRINGS will be playing in Carthage at the Senior Center on Friday, November 7, starting at about 10:45 am.

† GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP  Several people have approached both Pastor and Earl with the care in their hearts for those who have recently experienced the loss of a deeply loved family member.  We have been discussing the possibility of forming a group for individuals who could benefit from such a tool in their coping with grief.  Let Earl Kirn know if you are interested in such a group and of any thoughts that you have about this idea.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ REQUEST  Our Sunday School teachers are interested in having a printer/copier downstairs available for making copies of their material and printing out other resources.  Since the current budget doesn’t allow for such a purchase, it was suggested that we ask the congregation members if anyone had one that they would be willing to donate.  Please contact Earl Kirn or Karen P. if you would be willing to help with this need!   

† SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING  There will be a special music meeting today after the late service.

† THRIVENT  Our next Thrivent chapter board meeting will be Monday, November 3, at 6:30 pm at First Lutheran Church in Neosho.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

† 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 nurse’s office after the 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.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place after surgery; Karen L. and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), and Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GUEST PASTOR  It is wonderful to have Pastor Asmus and his wife, Lorraine, here this Sunday.  Thank you, Pastor Asmus, for handling the       services while Pastor Schnackenberg is away.

† THE VOTERS’ MEETING has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 pm.  Important business will include the election of officers and   approving the 2015 budget.  All confirmed members, age 18 and over, are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.

† THE LWML FALL ZONE RALLY will be held on Sat., Nov. 1, at     St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett, MO.  Registration begins at 9:30 am, and the Rally will begin at 10:00 am.  This year’s theme is Carry His Light.  Phil & Carrie Hedemann will be the guest speakers.  There will be an         in-gathering for Crosslines of Monett.  All women are invited to join us — members or not!  If you’d like to carpool, please contact Jennifer Shannon.  We plan to leave from the church at 8:45 am.

† LWML  Our next LWML meeting will be held Tuesday, November 4, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall! Come join us!

† A BIG THANK YOU from Jo C. and Betty E. to all those who helped with and attended this year’s Hobo Dinner.  It was a wonderful evening!  Thanks to the many people who helped in the kitchen, the LYF for running the games, Pastor and Ed Ellefsen for all their help with the stew, Shawn Pryer for helping entertain the young folks, George Morehead for bringing the wood, and Bradley Moll for the fun hayride.  It was a great way to enjoy a beautiful fall evening.

† BEST CHOICE LABELS  Please remember to save your Best Choice UPC labels and place them in the provided containers at church.  There is an  envelope downstairs in the kitchen and a container upstairs in the narthex for them.  Lenora L. would like to collect around 500 more labels by the end of the year!  Thanks for your help!

† LWML PIE BAKE SALE onSunday, November 9.  A variety of pies will be offered and proceeds will help fund future LWML projects and missions.

† VACATION  Pastor and Gerry left on Thursday for Pheonix, AZ, for Pastor to play in the Men’s Senior Baseball League’s World Series and to spend time visiting friends.  They will return sometime on Thursday,     Nov. 6.  Have a wonderful time, Pastor & Gerry!.

† JR CONFIRMATION CLASS will continue to meet on Wednesday evening while Pastor is on vacation.  Earl Kirn will be handling the class during this time.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will continue to meet during the time while Pastor is on vacation.  Earl Kirn will be doing a study with the group covering Psalm 23.

† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place after surgery; Todd H. (Pastor’s nephew), Karen L. and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Thanks to all those who helped with the Over 60 Center meal delivery this past week!  Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated!

† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening after the Hobo Dinner.

† GUYS FALL FISHING RETREAT  If you are looking for a fun weekend of camping and fishing, then please join us next weekend, Oct. 24 – 26, for the annual guys fall fishing retreat and campout.  The guys will be going to Dale & LeeAnn B’ property, which is located just south of Lockwood.  There is a large stocked pond for fishing from the bank.  Men and boys of all ages are welcome — and bring your friends!  Contact Dale with any questions.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex on the display table by the elevator.

† HOBO DINNER  Come join us in celebrating the fall at the annual   Hobo Dinner tonight.  The fun begins at 5:30 pm.  Just bring some a’ yer own pre-cooked stew (canned is okay; yer fav’rit homemade recipe is     better), or you can bring some cooked vegetables or meat to toss in.  There will be a hayride on the church grounds and a jack-o-lantern carving      contest, so bring along an uncarved pumpkin.  There will also be carnival games and treats for the kids and a prize for the best dressed hobo.  We would like  people to help by bringing crackers or dips and we could use some help with set-up.  There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex on the round table.  Y’all come now, ya hear?!

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet at the church tonight at 5:30 pm to help with the games at the Hobo Dinner.  Each youth member needs to bring a box of snack cakes and a bag of candy as a donation for prizes for the games.

† THE VOTERS’ MEETING has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 pm.  Important business will include the election of officers and   approving the 2015 budget.  All confirmed members, age 18 and over, are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.

† THE LWML FALL ZONE RALLY will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett, MO.   Registration begins at    9:30 am, and the Rally will begin at 10:00 am.  This year’s theme is Carry His Light.  Phil & Carrie Hedemann will be the guest speakers.  There will be an in-gathering for Crosslines of Monett.

† ADDRESS FOR RUTH HEMAN  If you would like to send a card to Ruth while she is undergoing physical therapy, the address is:         Mt. Vernon Care Place, 1425 S. Landrum St., Mt. Vernon, MO 65712.

VACATION  Pastor and Gerry will leave this Thursday for Pheonix, AZ, for Pastor to play in the Men’s Senior Baseball League’s World Series and to spend time visiting friends.  They will return sometime on Thursday, Nov. 6.  Pastor Gary Asmus will be the guest pastor on Sunday, Oct. 26 and