† IN OUR PRAYERS Jan B. and family, at the death of her mother, following the recent death of her father; Esther M., at Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage; Ruth H., Letitia L.,receiving rehab at NHC Healthcare of Joplin; Jody G., in extended care; Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Kahlie and Tim M. at the baptism of their son, Connor Talbert M., this morning during the late service. Connor was born March 13, 2015. His sponsors are Jason O. and Gretchen N. His proud grandparents, Steve & Diana B. and Kenny P., and great-grandparents, Sylvia E. and Monte & Lydia M., are celebrating with him today. We ask God’s blessings on Connor and his family.
† SCRIPTURE STUDY The Wednesday morning Scripture Study Group is back to meeting at their usual time, 10:30 am.
† VBS PLANNING MEETING Today, after the late service, there will be a VBS planning meeting. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
† LWML SPRING RALLY The LWML Spring Rally will be held today 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.
† A VOTERS’ MEETING will be held today at 7:00 pm. There is an insert in the bulletin this morning outlining an addition to the GSLC Constitution concerning Stephen Ministry that will need to be voted on at this meeting.
† KIDS’ FISHING DAY Sunday, May 3, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm, there will be a kids’ day of fishing at “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee B.’s home Southeast of Lockwood).
Bring along a picnic lunch, lawn chair, and one or more kids. Fishing tackle available if you don’t have your own. A campfire and grill will also be available. There is a sign-up sheet, along with a map, on the round table in the narthex.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Mark your calendar! The LYF is planning a Baked Potato Dinner for Sunday, May 31, after the late service. There will be a potato bar with a variety of toppings, drinks, and desserts! This will be a fundraising event for the National Youth Gathering that the group will be attending in the summer of 2016.
† ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT has been scheduled for May 29 – 30. This event will be held at the “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee Ann Beshears’ property south of Lockwood). There is information and a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.
† 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.