† IN OUR PRAYERS 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.
† KIDS’ FISHING DAY Today 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 is available if you don’t have your own. A campfire and grill will also be available. There is a map on the round table in the narthex. If you have any questions, please call (417) 310-2923.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be singing at the beginning of the late service next Sunday morning for Mothers’ Day!
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (LYF) will meet tonight at the church at 6:00 pm.
† ELDERS’ MEETING The Elders will meet tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm.
† LWML This month’s LWML meeting will be held this Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 pm. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend and be a part of this church mission group.
† BAKED POTATO DINNER Mark your calendar! The Lutheran Youth Fellowship (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.
† 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.