† IN OUR PRAYERS Sara T., diagnosed with cancer; Raymond S., rehabbing after a fall; Ruth H., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† CONGRATULATIONS We rejoice with Nathan & Elizabeth D. at the birth of their baby girl, Lillian Grace. She was born May 21, in Joplin, MO. Lillian is the granddaughter of Gay Lynne D.
† CONGRATULATIONS We rejoice with Wes S. & Morgan S. at the birth of their baby boy, Barrett Michael. He was born May 22, in Joplin, MO. Barrett is the grandson of Mike & Marla S. and the great-grandson of Linda S.
† BAKED POTATO DINNER The Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) is holding a Baked Potato Dinner today right 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. It would be great to have the whole congregation come together and enjoy lunch, fellowship and support our youth!
† SUMMER WORSHIP Starting next Sunday, for the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it will begin at 9:00 am. Sunday School and Bible class will be at 10:30 am.
† LYF TRIP/LOCK-IN As a welcome for the new confirmands, the LYF group will be going on a hiking trip and finishing up with a lock-in here at the church on Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7. The group will meet at the church Saturday morning at 8:30 am. Bring a sack lunch to eat before the hike. More details in the June newsletter.
† STEPHEN MIINISTRY NEWS Earl Kirn has recently been trained as a Stephen Ministry leader. He joins Janet Chambers who had previously been trained as a leader. They both are capable and willing to teach and train additional Stephen Ministers. Tentatively, we are planning a class starting in the fall. After the services on May 31 and June 7, several members of the recently created Stephen Minister Board will be available in the conference room to provide additional information and to answer questions about becoming a Stephen Minister. We encourage anyone interested in this ministry to stop in and learn more about this distinctively Christian caregiving Ministry. Feel free to ask questions at any time of any of our current Board members, Earl K., Janet C., Clarice O., Brenda D., and Curt S.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER & VBS MEETING on Sunday, June 14, right after Sunday School. Anyone interested in helping with VBS or Sunday School is encouraged to attend.
† CHOIR A special choir, directed by Sue S., will be forming for the summer. We would like to have as many voices as possible. Practices will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. For questions, please contact Sue S. or Linda D.
† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING At the special Voters’ meeting on Sunday, May 17th, Voters unanimously approved a Call to Rev. Roger Mackie as the Intentional Interim Pastor based on the recommendation of the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders will continue to work with the District President and Rev. Mackie regarding details of the Call. We hope to hear from Rev. Mackie soon regarding his possible acceptance!
† 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.