Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Thelma M., at Freeman Hospital; Mark H., recovering from injuries suffed in a trucking accident; Ann L., Ann N. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

LABORERS FOR CHRIST Gary and Pat F., Paul & Rhoda R., Bob & Lawanda K., and Gary & Violet L. will be commissioned during our worship today, to service our congregation in the building process as members of the Laborers for Christ. We welcome them and are very thankful for their dedication, not only to our building project, but to the building of God’s kingdom through their work as Laborers.

A GIANT THANK YOU to all who helped make VBS such as big success. Attendance for the week was over 50 childern and 25 adults and youth each evening. We thank the coordinators, teachers, cooks, helpers, parents, students, and congregation who so generously gave time, money and food donations. It was a rockin’ time!

PASTOR’S CLASS If you are interested in joining the church, learning more about Lutheran doctrine, or would like a review, Pastor will be having an information class this afternoon beginning at 1:00 pm. Let Pastor know if you would like to attend.

 THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening at 7:00 pm.

THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.

MEMBERS IN ACTION Volunteers will be needed to work with the Laborers. Let Mike Q. know if you can work anytime from Tuesday through Saturday.

SATURDAY LUNCHES In the narthex is a sign up sheet for folks to help in the expansion process by furnishing a light lunch at noon on Saturdays for the Laborers and member volunteers. We’ve made it so, if you choose, up to three families can share in this responsibility per date. Just pick a Saturday and sign your name. Your willingness is greatly appreciated.

BAKE SALE The LWML will hold a bake sale after both services next Sunday. Proceeds will go towards purchasing much needed additional tables and chairs for the fellowship hall.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The July-September Portals of Prayer are available at the information center in the narthex.

LWML QUARTERLY The Quarterly is available at the information center in the narthex.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, July 26th, the Fellowship Committee is having an Ice Cream Social at 5:30 pm. Bring a pie or cake to share; the ice cream will be furnished. It will proceed the Voters’ Meeting, which will begin at 7:00 pm.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday 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 can control the volume.

BLOOD PRESSURE After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Thelma M., in ICU at Freeman Hospital; Ron Thomlinson, at Freeman Hospital; Ann L., Ann N. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

VBS BEGINS TOMORROW 5:30-8:30 pm If you haven’t had a chance to pre-register, there are still forms available on the table in the narthex. If you haven’t already provided a t-shirt, please send a white one with your child on Monday.

MISSION PROJECT FOR VBS All the offerings collected during VBS will go to help the Children’s Haven in Joplin. Children’s Haven is a place of safety for children whose families are in crisis.

FRIDAY VBS PROGRAM Friday evening there will be a closing VBS program put on by the children. They will give an overview of what they have learned, show the crafts they created, and sing songs they learned during the week. The congregation is invited.

VBS DINNER & SNACK DONATIONS The items needed each day to feed the Bible Schoolers and the staff are listed on sheets on the table in the narthex. Simply jot your name next to the items you will furnish and deliver to the church kitchen. Your help is greatly appreciated.

PASTOR’S CLASS If you are interested in joining the church, learning more about Lutheran doctrine, or would like a review, Pastor will be having an information class on Sunday, July 12th, beginning at 1:00 pm. Let Pastor know if you would like to attend.

MEMBERS IN ACTION Volunteers will be needed to work with the Laborers. Let Mike Q. know if you can work anytime from Tuesday through Saturday.

SATURDAY LUNCHES In the narthex is a sign up sheet for folks to help in the expansion process by furnishing a light lunch at noon on Saturdays for the Laborers and member volunteers. We’ve made it so, if you choose, up to three families can share in this responsibility per date. Just pick a Saturday and sign your name. Your willingness is greatly appreciated.

SANCTUARY FURNISHINGS COMMITTEE If you are interested in serving on this committee, please use the sign up sheet located at the information center in the narthex. Don L. will head up the committee, which will be responsible for making the decisions on the furnishings for the sanctuary, such as carpet, pews or chairs, etc.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The July-September Portals of Prayer are available at the information center in the narthex.

LWML QUARTERLY The Quarterly is available at the information center in the narthex.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday 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 can control the volume.

BLOOD PRESSURE After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

Be sure to check out the wonderful mural that Kelly B. created and painted on the north wall of the Fellowship Hall in preparation for Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is Crocodile Dock, Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light. Thanks, Kelly!

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Stephen L., at the death of his mother; Thelma M. at Freeman Hospital; Ann L., Ann N. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

MEMBERS IN ACTION Volunteers will be needed to work with the Laborers. Let Mike Q. know if you can work anytime from Tuesday to Saturday.

SATURDAY LUNCHES In the narthex is a sign up sheet for folks to help in the expansion process by furnishing a light lunch at noon on Saturdays for the Laborers and member volunteers. We’ve made it so, if you choose, up to three families can share in this responsibility. Just pick a Saturday and sign your name. Your willingness is greatly appreciated.

ACTIVITIES CANCELLED All meetings, Bible Studies, etc., are being cancelled this week due to the planned construction on the church.

SANCTUARY FURNISHINGS COMMITTEE If you are interested in serving on this commitee, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex. Don L. will head up the committee, which will be responsible for making the decisions on the furnishings for the sanctuary, such as carpet, pews or chairs, etc.

VBS, JULY 6-10 Registration forms for the students are on the table in the narthex. Please contact Nicole B. with any questions. The theme for this year’s VBS is Crocodile Dock, and will be July 6-10, from 5:30-8:30 pm. All children attending VBS will need a white t-shirt. We would like to have the t-shirts early so we can start doing the iron-on transfers and have them ready by July 6th. Please have your child’s name pinned on their shirt and leave it in the blue cloth box on the back pew in the narthex. We would like to have all the shirts by June 28th. Thank you!!

VBS DINNER & SNACK DONATIONS The items needed each day to feed the Bible Schoolers and the staff are liested on the sheets on the table in the narthex. Simply jot your name next to the items you will furnish and deliver to the church kitchen. Your help is greatly appreciated.

PASTOR’S CLASS If you are interested in joining the church, learning more about Lutheran doctrine, or would like to review, Pastor will be having an information class on Sunday, July 12th, beginning at 1:00 pm. Let Pastor know if you would like to attend.

LUTHERAN NIGHT WITH THE SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS Friday, July 17th , is Lutheran night at the Springfield Cardinals baseball game. Tickets are $7.00 each, with one dollar going to the Lutheran Student Center at MSU. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to order tickets. Jim G. will serve as the coordinator for the event.

PORTALS OF PRAYER The July-September Portals of Prayer are available at the information center in the narthex.

LWML QUARTERLY The Quarterly is available at the information center in the narthex.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabi-net in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday 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 can control the volume.

BLOOD PRESSURE After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Mary F., in rehab, recovering from hip surgery; Shelby and Nathan, grand-daughter and grand-nephew of Mike & Thelma M.; Ann L., Ann N. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment; Shael S. and family, at the death of her father.

BAPTIZED TODAY We rejoice with Ali V. who has brought her daughter, Bella Claire, to be baptized during the late service today. Bella was born May 14, 2009. Her maternal grandparents are Dean & Barb V., and her maternal great-grandmother is Sue V. Bella’s sponsors are Amber G. and John O.

THANK YOU to all who donated and helped with the blood drive last Sunday. Your willingness to give in this way is very appreciated.

UNITED IN MARRIAGE We rejoice with and congratulate Pat C. and Janet O., who were united in marriage in a private ceremony last Sunday afternoon. May the Lord bless and keep Pat & Janet as they begin their lives together as husband and wife.

DISTRICT YOUTH GATHERING Ten members of the Youth Group will be attending the District Youth Gathering in Springfield this upcoming weekend. They will meet at the church on Friday at 4:30 pm for the trip to Springfield, and will be returning home on Sunday afternoon. Please remember them in your prayers.

SOFTBALL THIS WEEK The men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 6:30.

MEMBERS IN ACTION Volunteers will be needed to work with the Laborers. Let us know if you can work anytime this week from Tuesday to Saturday.

SATURDAY LUNCHES In the narthex is a sign up sheet for folks to help in the expansion process by furnishing a light lunch at noon on Saturdays for the Laborers and member volunteers. We’ve made it so, if you choose, up to three families can share in this responsibility. Just pick a Saturday and sign your name. Your willingness is greatly appreciated.

THE ELDERS’ will meet on Monday, June 22nd, at 7:00 pm.

YOU’RE INVITED Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin, invites you to the installation of their new pastor, The Rev. Gregory Mech, this afternoon at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow at Martin Luther School.

VBS, JULY 6-10 Registration forms for the students are on the table in the narthex. Please contact Nicole B. with any questions. The theme for this year’s VBS is Crocodile Dock, and will be July 6-10, from 5:30-8:30 pm. All children attending VBS will need a white t-shirt. We would like to have the t-shirts early so we can start doing the iron-on transfers and have them ready by July 6th. Please have your child’s name pinned on their shirt and leave it in the blue cloth box on the back pew in the narthex. We would like to have all the shirts by June 28th. Thank you!!

LUTHERAN NIGHT WITH THE SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS Friday, July 17th , is Lutheran night at the Springfield Cardinals baseball game. Tick-ets are $7.00 each, with one dollar going to the Lutheran Student Center at MSU. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to order tickets. Jim G. will serve as the coordinator for the event. More details to follow.

LWML QUARTERLY The Quarterly is available at the information center in the narthex.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabi-net in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday 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 can control the volume.

BLOOD PRESSURE After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.