† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place after surgery; Todd H. (Pastor’s nephew), Karen L. and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† MEAL DELIVERY Thanks to all those who helped with the Over 60 Center meal delivery this past week! Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated!
† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening after the Hobo Dinner.
† GUYS FALL FISHING RETREAT If you are looking for a fun weekend of camping and fishing, then please join us next weekend, Oct. 24 – 26, for the annual guys fall fishing retreat and campout. The guys will be going to Dale & LeeAnn B’ property, which is located just south of Lockwood. There is a large stocked pond for fishing from the bank. Men and boys of all ages are welcome — and bring your friends! Contact Dale with any questions. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex on the display table by the elevator.
† HOBO DINNER Come join us in celebrating the fall at the annual Hobo Dinner tonight. The fun begins at 5:30 pm. Just bring some a’ yer own pre-cooked stew (canned is okay; yer fav’rit homemade recipe is better), or you can bring some cooked vegetables or meat to toss in. There will be a hayride on the church grounds and a jack-o-lantern carving contest, so bring along an uncarved pumpkin. There will also be carnival games and treats for the kids and a prize for the best dressed hobo. We would like people to help by bringing crackers or dips and we could use some help with set-up. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex on the round table. Y’all come now, ya hear?!
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet at the church tonight at 5:30 pm to help with the games at the Hobo Dinner. Each youth member needs to bring a box of snack cakes and a bag of candy as a donation for prizes for the games.
† THE VOTERS’ MEETING has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 pm. Important business will include the election of officers and approving the 2015 budget. All confirmed members, age 18 and over, are eligible to be a part of the Voters’ Assembly.
† THE LWML FALL ZONE RALLY will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett, MO. Registration begins at 9:30 am, and the Rally will begin at 10:00 am. This year’s theme is Carry His Light. Phil & Carrie Hedemann will be the guest speakers. There will be an in-gathering for Crosslines of Monett.
† ADDRESS FOR RUTH HEMAN If you would like to send a card to Ruth while she is undergoing physical therapy, the address is: Mt. Vernon Care Place, 1425 S. Landrum St., Mt. Vernon, MO 65712.
VACATION Pastor and Gerry will leave this Thursday for Pheonix, AZ, for Pastor to play in the Men’s Senior Baseball League’s World Series and to spend time visiting friends. They will return sometime on Thursday, Nov. 6. Pastor Gary Asmus will be the guest pastor on Sunday, Oct. 26 and