Announcements — March 21, 2010
REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Marian S., in the hospital in St. Louis; Gloria E., Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Heather U., undergoing treatment; Marty J., with cancer; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.
BAPTISM We rejoice with James and Bethany M. at the baptism of their son, Brock Alexander, this morning during the late service. Brock was born February 25th. His sponsors are Julie S. and Kristy M. Brock is the grandson of Pastor and Gerry. He is wearing the baptismal gown Pastor wore when he was baptized.
BAPTISM CANDLE We will now be giving a baptism candle to each child baptized at Good Shepherd. A Baptismal Candle Holder has been given to our congregation in memory of Irene Schnackenberg, Pastor and Mary Parks’ mother. The candle is given to remind the baptized that they have received Christ who is the Light of the World, and that they are to let their light shine before others that they may see their good works and glorify the Father in heaven. The candle is to be lit each year on the anniversary of their baptism.
JR CONFIRMATION RETREAT Seven young folks are at Lake Windermere for a weekend Confirmation retreat filled with Bible study, games, fellowship, worship and much, much more. Shawn & Jennifer P. are their counselors. They are returning to Carthage this afternoon.
MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICE This week will be the last midweek Lenten Wednesday service. It starts at 7:00 p.m. Holy week begins next Sunday with Palm Sunday.
CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie E. and Michael C. who were united in marriage last evening here at Good Shepherd. The couple will make their home in Bentonville, AR. May God bless this couple as they begin their life as husband and wife. Maggie is the daughter of Fred and Diana E.
THE HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Maundy Thursday Communion Service—7:00 pm.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service—7:00 pm.
Easter Early Communion Service—7:30 am.
Easter Breakfast—8:30 am.
Easter Egg hunt—9:30 am.
Easter Communion Service—10:45 am.
EASTER LILIES If you would like to purchase one or more Easter Lily to help beautify the sanctuary at Easter, please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Any lilies you purchase are of course yours to take home after Easter Sunday. The cost is $6.00 each. Please pay Betty K.
ANNUAL EASTER BREAKFAST There is a sheet on the card table in the narthex for you to sign-up to bring your choice of food, paper products, or drinks for the Easter breakfast on April 4th. There is also a sign-up sheet to offer your help in the set-up, serving or clean-up.
FILL EASTER EGGS It’s time to fill eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Any donations, candy or money, will be appreciated. The candy needs to be individually wrapped and can be left in the narthex. Thank you.
PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex. You are welcome to take one home with you.
MEN’S & CO-ED SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS Interested in playing on either the men’s or co-ed teams this spring? Please talk with Bradley M., or use the sign-up sheet in the narthex. The co-ed team plays on Monday evenings and the men’s team plays on Tuesday evenings.
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.
TAPES & CDS OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. The previous Sunday’s are also available.
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.
BULLITIN COVER PICTURE The picture on the front of the bulletin is a picture of a mural that Kelly B. drew on the wall of the fellowship hall before vacation bible school in 200