Announcements — August 23, 2015

IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth H., Jack H., Sandy L., Letitia L., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

BACK TO TWO SERVICES  Starting Sunday, September 6, we will return to our regular two services.  Worship services will be at 8:15 and 10:45 am with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:30 am.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY  Our Thursday Morning Bible Study has become Tuesday Morning Bible Study.  The group is now meeting every Tuesday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY is happening next Sunday.  There will be a kick-off event and special activities during Sunday School.  Also, the children will be singing with the Shepherd’s Strings during the service.  The theme for Rally Day is Noah’s Ark so join us for some fun water games and food at the carnival which will happen right after the Sunday School hour, around 11:30 am.  The kids may want to have clothes for getting wet and a towel, as many of the activities involve fun with water!  You will also get the chance to get Noah wet in the dunk tank.  Adults may want to bring bag chairs for hanging around and watching the excitement.  Please join us for a fun start to our fall Sunday School session! 

COOKIE SIGN UP SHEET  Sunday School is asking the congregation to help with Noah’s Ark themed cookies for the Rally Day Carnival next Sunday.  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex.  Your help with this would be greatly appreciated!

MEAL DELIVERY  Thanks to everyone who helped deliver meals last week!  It is wonderful to have members of our congregation out helping others in our community!

STEPHEN MINISTRY CLASSES will be starting in September.  Anyone planning to participate in these classes is invited to a schedule planning meeting today during the Sunday School hour.

GSLC FALL HOG ROAST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL has been scheduled for  Sunday, September 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Please save the date on your calendar.  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex of specific items that are needed.  Please stop and take a look at the list and see if you can help out.

LYF REMINDER  Youth that will be attending the 2016 National Youth Gathering need to have their completed registration form and deposit turned in by September 6.

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.