† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place after surgery; Karen L. and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), and Paula B., 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 while Pastor Schnackenberg is away.
† 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.
† LWML Our next LWML meeting will be this Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall! Come join us!
† BEST CHOICE LABELS Please remember to save your Best Choice UPC labels and place them in the provided containers at church. There is an envelope downstairs in the kitchen and a container upstairs in the narthex for them. Lenora Lovland would like to collect around 500 more labels by the end of the year! Thanks for your help!
† LWML PIE BAKE SALE onSunday, November 9. A variety of pies will be offered and proceeds will help fund future LWML projects and missions.
† VACATION Pastor and Gerry left on Oct. 23, 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. Have a wonderful time, Pastor & Gerry!
† JR CONFIRMATION CLASS will continue to meet on Wednesday evening while Pastor is on vacation. Earl Kirn will be handling the class during this time.
† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will continue to meet during the time while Pastor is on vacation. Earl Kirn will be doing a study with the group covering Psalm 23.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet at the church next Sunday evening at 6:00 pm to plan their next activity, which will be a bonfire and trip to the spook light on Sunday, November 16.
† THE SHEPHERD’S STRINGS will be playing in Carthage at the Senior Center on Friday, November 7, starting at about 10:45 am.
† GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Several people have approached both Pastor and Earl with the care in their hearts for those who have recently experienced the loss of a deeply loved family member. We have been discussing the possibility of forming a group for individuals who could benefit from such a tool in their coping with grief. Let Earl Kirn know if you are interested in such a group and of any thoughts that you have about this idea.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ REQUEST Our Sunday School teachers are interested in having a printer/copier downstairs available for making copies of their material and printing out other resources. Since the current budget doesn’t allow for such a purchase, it was suggested that we ask the congregation members if anyone had one that they would be willing to donate. Please contact Earl Kirn or Karen P. if you would be willing to help with this need!
† SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING There will be a special music meeting today after the late service.
† THRIVENT Our next Thrivent chapter board meeting will be Monday, November 3, at 6:30 pm at First Lutheran Church in Neosho. Everyone is welcome to attend.
† 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.
† 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.