Announcement — June 8, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Paula B.,Mary C., Mike D., and Tim S., undergoing treatment for  cancer.

† GEARING UP FOR VBS  This year’s Vacation Bible School, Weird Animals, will run from July 27-31.  Christian Education would like to get shirts for all the children attending and all the adults volunteering this year.  There is an order form on the round table in the narthex where you can designate your size if you plan on attending.  Also, be looking for information coming soon about the VBS kick-off event scheduled for Sunday, July 13.

† THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORD  Lee Ann B. is leading a Bible Study during the summer months when we have one service.  The topic of this study is from the Lutheran Hour resources and is called “Intersection  Between Church and State”.  The class is held in the conference room from 8:00 am – 8:45 am on Sunday mornings before the 9:00 am service.  If you have any questions, please contact Lee Ann.

† COMING SOON  Pastor Schnackenberg is planning a presentation of  the trip to Germany.  Be watching for more details coming soon!

† LWML BRUNCH IN THE PARK  All ladies of the congregation are invited to join the LWML ladies for their Brunch in the Park,thisSat., June 14, beginning at 9:00 am.  Our theme will be “Tickled Pink that  Jesus Loves Us!”   All women are encouraged to join us for this fun gathering and wear something pink!  LWML Members are to bring something for a brunch buffet.  It will be held in the Villages of Rollin’s Creek pavilion.  The neighborhood is just off of Highland Avenue before you head into the country.  Nan Borg arranged the meeting place and will provide the topic/devotion.  This fun and yummy event will take the place of the regular Tuesday evening meeting for the month of June.

† LUTHERAN HOUR INFORMATION TABLE  During the month of June,  a variety of information and products provided by the Lutheran Hour Ministries will be displayed on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions about the Lutheran Hour Ministries contact Lee Ann Beshears at (417)310-2923.

† MUSIC MEETING  The Special Music Committee will not meet during the summer months.

† SIMPLY GIVING is an automated giving program, provided through Thrivent, available at GSLC for members that wish to have their weekly or monthly contributions deducted from their checking account.  It is an easy way to make your regular contributions to our congregation.  If you are interested in using this program see Glenn Moll, Luke Hill, or Denise Golden for details on how to sign up.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office   after the 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 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.