† IN OUR PRAYERS Esther M., at Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage; Ruth H.,receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Heather U., at home undergoing further medical care; Jody G., in extended care; Luverne C., Ellie H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† EASTER EGG HUNT THANK YOU to those of you who donated goodies for the Easter egg hunt. The youth had a great time putting the eggs together and hiding them and the children enjoyed this fun tradition!
† OUR THANKS to everyone who helped with the Easter Services, the Easter breakfast and the special activities for our children. You are greatly appreciated.
† SCRIPTURE STUDY Since Earl Kirn is away at Stephen Ministry Training, the Wednesday morning Scripture Study Group will not meet this week.
† THE LYF wants to say a special THANK YOU for the love offering taken up at the Easter Breakfast. It’s a great start to their fundraising efforts for the National Youth Gathering in July of 2016.
† PASTOR’S CLASS If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran Church and it’s teachings, are interested in joining the congregation, or would like a refresher course in church doctrine, Pastor is having an informational class on Sunday afternoon, April 19, from 1:00-6:00 pm. The class is informal and you are encouraged to bring along your questions. Everyone is invited and welcome. Please let Pastor know if you are planning to attend.
† GRIEF SUPPORT For April, our Comfort in Sorrow (Grief Support Gathering) will meet on the fourth Thursday, April 23, instead of the third Thursday. The group will meet at 5:00 pm.
† LWML SPRING RALLY The LWML Spring Rally will be held on Sunday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin. It is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm with registration starting at 2:30 pm. All ladies (and men) are invited to attend these rallies. They are a wonderful afternoon of spiritual growth and spending time with fellow Lutherans.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet next Sunday at 6:00 pm at the church. The parents are invited to attend. There will be a discussion about the National Gathering in 2016 and the upcoming fundraising that needs to be accomplished.
† LWML RALLY IN-GATHERING At each LWML rally there is an in-gathering. This year’s is for Soul’s Harbor Refuge Center. Our women will be taking goods for this to the spring rally. Anyone who would like to contribute to this is welcome to place items in the basket provided in the narthex.
† ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES If you are graduating from high school, college, tech school, etc. we want to hear about it. Please get a picture with a bio to the church office by April 24. We want to publish your accomplishments and future plans in the May issue of the Shepherd’s Staff. Parents, we may need your help with this, we don’t want to leave anyone out, but if we don’t have the information we can’t print it. Thanks.
† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening at 7:00 pm.
† FLOWER CHART There are several empty spots coming up on the flower chart. If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway. Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.
† 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.