Announcements — November 17, 2013

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Carol L., recovering from surgery; Tracy, George & Lois M.’s daughter, diagnosed with melanoma; Lois H., Pastor and Mary’s sister, and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CHURCH OFFICE COORDINATOR  Because Mary is retiring as the Church Office Coordinator at the end of this year, the Board of Elders is accepting applications for this position.  It is part time requiring 20-25 hours per week.  Mornings are preferred, but times are flexible.  Proficient skills required: organization, writing and grammar, Microsoft Publisher.  Duties include preparation of newsletter, maintaining membership records, coordination of church and other office activities.  A complete job description is available in the church office.  Prior to December 8, 2013, individuals should send a resume and cover letter to: Board of Elders, PO Box 257, Carthage, MO 64836 or bring it by the church office.  The cover letter should explain how you believe you will benefit by working for the Church, and also how the Church can benefit from your employment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

† YOUTH GROUP ICE SKATING The Youth Group is planning a trip to the Jones Center in Bentonville, AR, Sunday afternoon, November 24, to go ice skating.  We plan to leave the church after the late service and eat on the way down.  You will need $7.00 for the skating and money for lunch and snacks.  We plan to be back around 6:00 p.m.

† FLOWER CHART, 2014  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.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after each service.  You will be given a 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 by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

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