Announcements — May 27, 2018

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jamie I.; recovering from a mini stroke; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† JR CONFIRMATION  This morning two of our young members, Russell M. and Sophia S., will publicly confess their faith through the Rite of Confirmation during the late service.  Russell is the son of James and Bethany M. and Sophia is the daughter of Mike and Jennifer S.

† DOWNSTAIRS JANITOR STAFF  GSLC is seeking a person to fill the downstairs cleaning position.  If you are interested in this position, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS TICKETS  If you purchased tickets for the game on June 1, Jim Garoutte has the tickets with him today.

† OVER-70 DINNER  The youth group is hosting our annual Over-70 inner on Sunday, June 3, beginning at 5:30 pm.  The evening will include dinner, dessert and entertainment provided by the youth.  Congregation members that are 70-years-old or older should expect to see an invitation in the mail.  Please RSVP to Libby S.

† ANNUAL FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CAMPOUT  The annual Friday Night  Family Campout has been scheduled for June 8 – 9.  This event will be held at the “The Fishing Hole” (Dale & Lee Ann B.’ property south of Lockwood).  Please contact Dale, with any questions. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

† SUMMER WORSHIP  Starting next Sunday, June 3, 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.

† VBS REGISTRATION  If you’d like to register for Vacation Bible School now, you can online at: http://vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.  Next week there will be a registration table set up in the narthex.  If you would like a VBS t-shirt this year you will need to register by July 1.

† VBS HELPERS  Are you interested in helping with this year’s vacation bible school?  The theme this year is “Splash Canyon – God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride.”  The dates will be July 22 – July 26.  We are in need of group leaders, group helpers, station assistants, etc.  In addition we will be needing some help with our kick-off potluck and water games day which will be held at the church on Saturday, July 21.  If you would like to help out with either of these or both, please let Nicole B. or Cindy E. know or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† FOOD DRIVE  The Christian Education Committee would like for GSLC to help with the spring food drive at Bright Futures.  We have chosen the month of May.  If you would like to participate, please bring items that are pictured on the collection container provided in the narthex.  Thanks for your help with this project.