Announcements — March 9, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lucas J., Savanna J., undergoing tests; Fern H., at Webb City Health and Rehab; Mike D., Tim S., Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† 70 AND OVER DINNER  The youth group will be serving a four-course meal to those in our congregation who are 70 years of age (THREE score and ten) and older this evening at 5:00.  It is one way our youth wish to show their appreciation for these seasoned congregational members.  The youth hope you can join them for this wonderful evening.

† MUSIC MEETING today after the late service.

† ELDERS’ MEETING tomorrow evening at 7:00.

† MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES  We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesdays at 11:00 am & 7:00 pm during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.

† WEDNESDAY TIME CHANGES FOR LENT  Band practice will remain at 5:30 pm.  Jr. Confirmation and all other activities will begin at 6:00 pm in order to allow everyone to attend the Midweek Lenten services.

† EASTER EGG HUNT  The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt.  They are asking the congregation for donations of bags of individually wrapped candy, small prizes, or rolls of nickels/dimes.  Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† MEAL DELIVERY  Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is this week, March 10-14.  If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty E.

† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS meet this Thursday evening at 6:00.  Come and join this informal group for food, fellowship, and games.

† LUTHERAN SINGLES RETREAT  There will be a singles retreat the weekend of April 4-6, in Concordia, MO.  If you are interested, there are information and registration forms on the round table in the narthex.

† FLOWER CHART  There are lots of empty dates on the calendar.  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.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  Are you interested in teaching a Sunday School class?  Do you want to be a substitute Sunday School teacher?  The Christian Education Committee is always looking for more help.  If you are interested, there is a sign up sheet posted on the Christian Education bulletin board in the narthex to the left of the elevator.

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