Announcements — June 3, 2018

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jamie I.; undergoing further evaluation after suffering 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.

† CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU EARL KIRN  As a thank you to Earl Kirn and a congratulations on his retirement, there will be cake and punch in the narthex after the service.

† TEEN CHALLENGE  A group from Teen Challenge will be singing and talking about their program at the end of the service today.

† 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.

† OVER-70 DINNER  The youth group is hosting our annual Over-70 Dinner tonight 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 are invited!

† 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 today, for the summer months, we will have one worship service on Sunday and it begins at 9:00 am.  Sunday School and Bible class will be at 10:30 am.

† VBS REGISTRATION  There is a table set up in the narthex under the education bulletin board with registration forms for this year’s VBS.  If you would like to register for Vacation Bible School online, you can so that at: http//vbsmate.com/events/gslccarthage/16342.  If you would like this year’s VBS t-shirt 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 Backerman or Cindy Eaton know or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† WATERING AT THE CHURCH  GSLC is looking for youth and adults who would be willing to help with watering around the church grounds this summer.  If you would be able to help with this, please contact Doug S.  It would be great to have a lot of people willing to help out so it isn’t so much work for any one person!

† FOOD DRIVE  Thanks to everyone who participated in the spring food drive for Bright Futures.  Any help they receive is greatly appreciated.