Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Doug S., recovering from eye surgery; Karen P., recovering from open heart surgery; Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† JR CONFIRMATION  This morning Jack B. will publicly confess his faith during the service.  Jack is the son of Brandon B. and Mary S.

† LWML BRUNCH   Ladies, please join us this Saturday, June 5, at 10:30 am on the church patio for brunch.  Children are welcome.  Please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex so that we can get an idea on how much food to prepare.

† VBS  Believe it or not, VBS is right around the corner.  If you haven’t already marked your calendar, VBS is scheduled for Sunday, July 25 – Thursday, July 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Student registration is NOW OPEN, and we can’t wait to know who will be joining us for the fun this summer!  Student registration pages are available in the Christian Education area outside the sanctuary if you prefer to complete a printed form.  You may also register at https://vbsmate.com/events/gslcarthage .  It’s also not too late to volunteer!  If you are interested in helping, you can also submit a Volunteer Form at the website listed above.  We would love to have your help!!

† WORSHIP NOTE  We have returned to the practice of kneeling at the Communion rail for the Sacrament.  As always, if you choose to stand you certainly may.  We will no longer be printing song sheets for the service, unless specifically requested.  We are however printing large print bulletins.  We are also offering the common communion cup.  The common cup has always been optional at our church and will continue to be.  If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it. 

† ALTAR GROUP VOLUNTEERS  This Tuesday, June 1, at 6:30 pm, there will be a meeting for all those who help with setting the Altar for Communion.  If you are involved in helping with this, please join us for this informational meeting.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Karen P., recovering from open heart surgery; Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Miles P., recovering at home from heart surgery; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SAVE THE DATE – LWML BRUNCH  Ladies, please join us on Saturday, June 5, at 10:30 am on the church patio for brunch.  Children are welcome.

† VBS BULLETIN BOARD  Plans for this year’s VBS, which will be held July 25-29, are underway!  Check out the Christian Education bulletin board in the Narthex.  If you are willing to help with VBS this year please be sure to complete the VBS Volunteer Sign-up Form located on the table under the bulletin board.  The sooner we know who is willing to help, the easier the planning process is.  

† WORSHIP NOTE  We have returned to the practice of kneeling at the Communion rail for the Sacrament.  As always, if you choose to stand you certainly may.  We will no longer be printing song sheets for the service, unless specifically requested.  We are also offering the common communion cup.  The common cup has always been optional  at our church  and will continue to be.  If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it. 

† ALTAR GROUP VOLUNTEERS  On Tuesday, June 1, at 6:30 pm, there will be a meeting for all those who help with setting the Altar for Communion.  If you are involved in helping with this, please join us for this informational meeting.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Karen P., recovering from open heart surgery; Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Miles P., recovering at home from heart surgery; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Clay and Roberta C. at the baptism of their son, Liam C., on Saturday, May 15.  Liam was born October 15, 2020. His sponsors are Bradley and Donya M.  We ask God to bless this family always with His love and grace.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Dustin and Melanie P. at the baptism of their son, Nolan P., in the service this morning.  Nolan was born August 26, 2020.  His sponsors are DJ and Jeni D. and Mat and Laurel H.  We ask God to bless this family always with His love and grace.

† SAVE THE DATE – LWML BRUNCH  Ladies, please join us on Saturday, June 5, at 10:30 am on the church patio for brunch.  Children are welcome.

† VBS BULLETIN BOARD  Plans for this year’s VBS, which will be held July 25-29, are underway!  Check out the Christian Education bulletin board in the Narthex.  If you are willing to help with VBS this year please be sure to complete the VBS Volunteer Sign-up Form located on the table under the bulletin board.   The sooner we know who is willing to help, the easier the planning process is.  

† SUNDAY SCHOOL students will be singing in Church today.

† WORSHIP NOTE  We have returned to the practice of kneeling at the Communion rail for the Sacrament.  As always, if you choose to stand you certainly may.  We will no longer be printing song sheets for the service, unless specifically requested.  We are also offering the common communion cup.  The common cup has always been optional  at our church  and will continue to be.  If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it. 

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Karen P., preparing for open heart surgery; Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Miles P., recovering at home from heart surgery; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VBS BULLETIN BOARD  Plans for this year’s VBS, which will be held July 25-29, are underway!  Check out the Christian Education bulletin board in the Narthex.  If you are willing to help with VBS this year please be sure to complete the VBS Volunteer Sign-up Form located on the table under the bulletin board.   The sooner we know who is willing to help, the easier the planning process is.  

† SUNDAY SCHOOL students will be singing in Church next Sunday, May 16^th. Students have been practicing two songs during Sunday School.  The songs are “My God Is So Great” and “Soul’s Celebration”.   We hope you can join us!

† TINY TOT SUNDAY SCHOOL is being offered the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the nursery classroom by Doug and Peggy S.  It is a 15 minute class to get the little ones used to coming to Sunday School. 

† WORSHIP NOTE  We have returned to the practice of kneeling at the Communion rail for the Sacrament.  As always, if you choose to stand you certainly may.  We will no longer be printing song sheets for the service, unless specifically requested.  Beginning May 16, it is our plan to stop offering the high precaution church service at 8:00 am.  We are also offering the common communion cup.  The common cup has always been optional  at our church  and will continue to be.  If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it.