IN OUR PRAYERS Paula B., Janice T. undergoing treatment for cancer; Don H., under Hospice care.
THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
4/28– Various 5/1– Ezra 1-3 5/4– Ezra 9-10
4/29– 2 Chron 29-32 5/2– Ezra 4-6
4/30– 2 Chron 33-36 5/3– Ezra 7-8
BOARD OF EDUCATION/VBS MEETING Anyone interested in helping with VBS in July is asked to stay after the late service today for a planning meeting. Lunch will be served.
VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY The Voters will meet this evening at 7:00. Along with the usual reports, items to be discussed and voted on include: going to one worship service this summer and at what time; an added worship service on Monday evening; and discussion of what to do with the trailer.
SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING after the late service next Sunday, May 5.
LWML SPRING RALLY Anyone interested in car pooling to the Rally next Sunday afternoon in Shell Knob, please contact Mary Parks. The Rally begins at 3:00 pm. The theme is God is my Refuge and Strength. Guest speaker will be Lt. Darren Gallup. The ingathering for the Rally is non-perishable food items and paper products for the Shell Knob Food Bank. Like to donate, please leave your items in the narthex on the round table.
CARTHAGE BRIGHT FUTURES In the coming weeks you will have the opportunity to donate to the Bright Futures backpack program for school age children. A flyer explaining the program and the specific foods needed is available. Any questions, please ask Nicole B.
CHURCH WORK DAY The board of trustees have set a date for the spring work day here at the church. It will be Saturday, May 11, beginning at 8:00 am. All able bodies and hands are needed.
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 each 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.
FLOWER CHART If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway. Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.
PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry