Announcements — May 18, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jan G., recovering from rotator cuff  surgery; Clarence H., undergoing tests after a collapsed lung;Ruby S., placement of a pacemaker;Germany Group, safe travel;  Mary C., Mike D., and Tim S., undergoing treatment for  cancer.

† GUEST PASTOR  It is wonderful to have Pastor Asmus and his wife, Lorraine, here this Sunday.  Thank you, Pastor Asmus, for handling the services and Bible Class while Pastor Schnackenberg is away.

† ARMED FORCES SUNDAY  The Lutheran Church-Missouri    Synod has designated this Sunday as Armed Forces Sunday.  There is a flyer in this morning’s bulletin with information and a way to contribute to help strengthen the men and women of our military.

† GERMANY TRIP  Pastor & Gerry are in Germany this week with a group from Good Shepherd.  They will be returning Saturday, May 24.

† FAMILY CAMPOUT  Mark your calendars, this year’s annual “family campout” has been scheduled for May 30-31 at Dale & Lee Ann Beshears’ property south of Lockwood.  There is information and a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting June 1, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it will begin at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and  Bible Class will be at 10:30 am.

† THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORD  Lee Ann B. would like to offer a Bible study during the summer months when we have one service.  The topic of this study would come from the Lutheran Hour resources and would deal with defending your faith.  The class could be held from 8:00 am – 8:45 am on Sunday mornings before the 9:00 am service or during the 10:30 am Bible class time.  Lee Ann would like to find out how much interest there would be for this study, so if you have an interest or if you have any questions, please contact Lee Ann.

† BIBLE STUDIES  The Wednesday and Thursday morning Bible studies will not meet this week while Pastor Schnackenberg and Earl Kirn are in Germany.  They will resume on Wednesday & Thursday, May 28 & 29.  (The classes will then be taught in German.)

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP  The LYF will not have their regular meeting today.  Their next meeting will be on Sunday, June 1, to plan for a lock-in scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, to welcome the new confirmands.

† NURSERY ATTENDANT  We are in need of a Nursery Attendant for the 10:45 worship service on Sunday mornings.  The Attendant must be 18 years or older, be able to lift children, must pass a background check, care for the children in the nursery starting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings, keep the Nursery clean and sanitized, and maintain appropriate and safe toys.  The position pays $20.00 per Sunday.  You may pick up a complete position description in the church office.  If you are interested, please leave a brief resume with the church office.  Please do so ASAP.  The Board of Elders will make the final decision as to whom will be hired.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed