† IN OUR PRAYERS Sue V, following shoulder surgery; Jody G, at Freeman Hospital; Audrey M, Janice Hammer’s mother, at Mercy in Joplin; April K., diagnosed with breast cancer; Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Karen L., recovering from surgery; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.
† IMMANUEL LUTHERAN BELL CHOIR A big thank you to Immanuel Lutheran’s Bell Choir, who will be playing for us in both services today. Such a wonderful addition to our service this morning!
† GRIEF SUPPORT Thursday, January 22, at 5:00 pm, there will be a time together for prayer and support for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone they have loved. It will be led by Pastor and Earl Kirn.
† CALENDAR BLUNDER On the calendar in the January Newsletter, the communion Sunday schedule is opposite. There will be communion in early service today. There will be communion in late service on Jan. 25. Sorry for any confusion.
† THANK YOU for all the cards and the prayers at the recent loss of Fred’s mother. We appreciate it! ~ Fred & Diana E.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF & TEACHERS’ MEETING On Sunday, January 25, there will be a Sunday School staff & teachers’ meeting after the late service. Sara Thomasson, Director of Christian Education, would like those involved in Sunday School to get together and let her know how things are going and start planning for this year. A light lunch will be provided!
† VOTERS’ MEETING There will be a Voters’ Meeting on Sunday, January 25, at 7:00 pm. Along with other business, there will be a vote on the Elders’ recommendation to hire an Intentional Interim Pastor when Pastor Schnackenberg retires. All members, 18 years of age and older are eligible to be a part of the voters’ assembly.
† HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage. Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs. Everyone wins when we team up to help!
† 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are ready for you to pick up. They are on the round table in the narthex.
† FLOWER URN Diana Endicott has been unable to find the metal & glass urn that she uses to place the flowers on the altar most Sundays. If you accidentally took it home or know where it is, she’d appreciate it if you would bring it back or let her know where to find it. Thanks for your help.
† 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.