† IN OUR PRAYERS Earl K., recovering from shoulder surgery; Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Jack H. at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C. at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† SHEPHERD’S OWN will resume rehearsals this Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 pm. All who enjoy singing men’s four-part harmony are welcome to join the fun!
† OFFERING STATEMENTS The 2017 offering statements are on the round table in the narthex. If you need your statement mailed, please contact the church office, 358-1325.
† LENT starts Wednesday, February 14, with our Ash Wednesday services. We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.
† “SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY Through the month of January we’ve been collecting canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage. Thanks to everyone who brought items to help with this community project! Everyone wins when we team up to help!
† BAKE SALE There will be a bake sale next Sunday, February 11, in the narthex after both services. This is sponsored by LWML and the proceeds will help offset costs for the delegates attending the June District Convention. Come prepared that Sunday to donate to a good cause and enjoy some delicious goodies!
† SINGING SAINTS GSLC will be hosting the Singing Saints from Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, on Palm Sunday, March 25. The choir of about 50 students will perform at 7:00 pm that evening. As the host church, we will need to provide housing for the students and chaperones for that night. If you would be able to provide a place for two or more of the members of the choir please contact the church office, 358-1325, so we can start a housing list.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING The offering from both Adult Bible Class and Sunday School for the months of January and February will be going to LCMS World Relief to help those affected by the Hurricane in Houston.
† FLOWER CHART, 2018 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. Diana E. does lovely arrangements and only charges $25.00 for altar flowers.
† NURSERY/CRY ROOM Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.
† 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.