IN OUR PRAYERS Dorothy F., in Springfield; Gerry S., recovering from knee replacement surgery; Paula B. and Janice T., undergoing treatment for cancer.
THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
7/14—Various 7/17—Isaiah 13-16 7/20—Isaiah 24-27
7/15—Isaiah 5-8 7/18—Isaiah 17-20
7/16—Isaiah 9-12 7/19—Isaiah 21-23
SIGN UPS on the round table in the Narthex:
Pictorial Directory help;
Food for Vacation Bible School meals;
Springfield Cardinals Game, Aug. 9.
VBS KICKOFF This afternoon is the kickoff for VBS at the Carthage City Park and Pool. We will start at 4:00 pm. Kiddieland will be open and we will enjoy eating some ice cream, playing some games, and of course, swimming. Bring along your lawn chairs and come enjoy some fun at the park.
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING this evening at 7:00 pm.
SURVEY The Board of Elders is taking a survey about the interest in continuing to have one worship service on Sunday morning after September when we are scheduled to return to two services. If you have not yet done so, please take the time to share your thoughts. Survey sheets are on the table in the narthex. The results of the survey will be shared with the Church Council meeting this evening.
VBS/KINGDOM ROCK “WHERE KIDS STAND STRONG FOR GOD” begins next Sunday, July 21, (5:30-8:00) and runs through Thursday evening July 25. A light dinner is offered each evening at 5:30. This year’s VBS offerings will go toward playground equipment for the church.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY We will soon begin to take pictures for a new congregational pictorial directory. Watch for the date and time sign ups to schedule your photo shoot.
NEW LWML QUARTERLYS are on the table in the narthex. Please take one, it is a wonderful source for Bible study, and has articles of life experiences written by women of faith.
MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP If you are unable to attend church on Sunday morning, there is another worship opportunity at 6:30 pm on Monday evenings. This is also a service with Holy Communion.
PORTALS OF PRAYER The July-September issue of the Portals of Prayer are available. You will find them on the table in the narthex next to the Nursery door.
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.
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.
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.