Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage; Bonnie L., at Oak Pointe, Carthage; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† DRIVE-UP COMMUNION  In an effort to allow more people to take communion in a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders have decided to offer drive-up communion on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 pm.  You do not need to sign up for a time slot.  It will be offered outside under the overhang by the front door.  The next opportunity for drive-up communion will be September 9.  If you would like communion at a different time, you may call the church office and schedule a time with Pastor.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY is meeting downstairs in the fellowship hall on Thursdays at 10:00 am.  We are spreading the tables out in an effort to maintain distance and we are wearing masks. Refreshments will not be served.

† THANKS to Bill & Rosann C. for installing the purse hangers in the women’s bathrooms!

† FEEDBACK  The various individuals involved in making decisions at church would appreciate any comments and feedback you may have about what the church is doing or what might be helpful. You can always email or call the church.  The more information we have the better we can make decisions to serve the congregation’s needs. Thank you.

† BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

7– Jim B.
7– Karen M.
7– John N.
9– Michael F.
9– Cheryl G.
9– Justin M.
12– Paul R.
7– David & Maggie H.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by David and Maggie Hagemann in honor of their wedding anniversary.

† EVENTS THIS WEEK    

Sunday                                              Crosslines Canned Goods

                                         9:00 am  Worship Service with Holy Communion

                                        10:30 am  Adult Bible Class & Sunday School

Monday                                              Labor Day

Tuesday                         6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study

                                          6:30 pm  LWML Meeting

Wednesday    2:00-3:00 pm  Drive-up Communion

Thursday            10:00 am  Bible Study and Fellowship

Next Sunday       9:00 am  Worship Service with Holy Communion

           10:30 am  Adult Bible Class & Sunday School

 

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The R. Family, at the death of Katherine, The S. Family, at the death of Paul, Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage; Bonnie L., at Oak Pointe, Carthage; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† WEDNESDAY CHURCH  In an effort to allow more people to worship in   a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders   have decided to hold a service with a higher level of precautions.  This service will be one where all attendees wear masks.  It will not be a communion service.  The plan at this time is to offer this service on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month at 11:00 am.  The next opportunity to worship at this service will be Wednesday, September 2.  The service will adopt the readings and message of the previous Sunday. 

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  Rally Day is today after the service.  Come and join us as we start a new set of lessons to learn about God’s love for his children!

† DRIVE-UP COMMUNION  In an effort to allow more people to take  communion in a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders have decided to offer drive-up communion on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 pm.  You do not need to sign up for a time slot.  It will be offered outside under the overhang by the front door.  The next opportunity for drive-up communion will be September 9.  If you would like communion at a different time, you may call the church office and schedule a time with Pastor.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY is meeting downstairs in the fellowship hall on Thursdays at 10:00 am.  We are spreading the tables out in an effort to maintain distance and we are wearing masks. Refreshments will not be served.

† FEEDBACK  The various individuals involved in making decisions at church would appreciate any comments and feedback you may have about what the church is doing or what might be helpful. You can always email or call the church.  The more information we have the better we can make decisions to serve the congregation’s needs. Thank you.

† BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Fred and Diana E.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., Paul S., receiving hospice care, Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage; Bonnie L., at Oak Pointe, Carthage; Katherine R., homebound; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† WEDNESDAY CHURCH  In an effort to allow more people to worship in   a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders   have decided to hold a service with a higher level of precautions.  This service will be one where all attendees wear masks.  There will be no congregational singing.  It will not be a communion service.  The plan at this time is to offer this service on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month at 11:00 am.  The next opportunity to worship at this service will be Wednesday, September 2.  The service will adopt the readings and message of the previous Sunday. 

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  Plans are in the works for the Fall Sunday school session.  Rally Day will be held next Sunday, August 30, after the service around 10:15 am.  Come and join us as we start a new set of lessons to learn about God’s love for his children!

† DRIVE-UP COMMUNION  In an effort to allow more people to take communion in a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders have decided to offer drive-up communion on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 pm.  You do not need to sign up for a time slot.  It will be offered outside under the overhang by the front door.  The next opportunity for drive-up communion will be September 9.  If you would like communion at a different time, you may call the church office and schedule a time with Pastor.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY is meeting downstairs in the fellowship hall on Thursdays at 10:00 am.  We are spreading the tables out in an effort to maintain distance and we are wearing masks. Refreshments will not be served.

† FEEDBACK  The various individuals involved in making decisions at church would appreciate any comments and feedback you may have about what the church is doing or what might be helpful. You can always email or call the church.  The more information we have the better we can make decisions to serve the congregation’s needs. Thank you.

† BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by     Bradley and Donya Moll.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Paul S., receiving hospice care, Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage; Bonnie L., at Oak Pointe, Carthage; Katherine R., homebound; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† WEDNESDAY CHURCH  In an effort to allow more people to worship in a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders   have decided to hold a service with a higher level of precautions.  This service will be one where all attendees wear masks.  There will be no congregational singing.  It will not be a communion service.  The plan at this time is to offer this service on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month at 11:00 am.  The first opportunity to worship at this service will be this Wednesday, August 19.  The service will adopt the readings and message of the previous Sunday. 

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  Plans are in the works for the Fall Sunday school session.  Rally Day will be held on Sunday, August 30, after the service around 10:15 am.  Come and join us as we start a new set of lessons to learn about God’s love for his children!

† DRIVE-UP COMMUNION  In an effort to allow more people to take communion in a setting where they feel comfortable, Pastor and the Board of Elders have decided to offer drive-up communion on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 pm.  You do not need to sign up for a time slot.  It will be offered outside under the overhang by the front door.  The next opportunity for drive-up communion will be September 9.  If you would like communion at a different time, you may call the church office and schedule a time with Pastor.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY  It seems that there is some interest  in beginning to meet again for Thursday morning Bible Class.  Starting August 20, we will meet downstairs in the fellowship hall where we normally had been meeting.  We will spread the tables out in an effort to maintain distance and we will wear masks.  Refreshments will not be served.

† FEEDBACK  The various individuals involved in making decisions at church would appreciate any comments and feedback you may have about what the church is doing or what might be helpful. You can always email or call the church.  The more information we have the better we can make decisions to serve the congregation’s needs. Thank you.

† Birthdays and Anniversaries this week

16 – Ethan N.	20 – Garrett B.	21- Barbara S.	19 – Cameron & April K.
18 – Judy B.	20 – Maesyn H.	22 – Ashlyn K.

† Altar Flowers  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Greg and Denise Golden in honor of their wedding anniversary and Aug. birthdays.