REMEMBER IN PRAYER Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dorothy F., in rehab at Springfield; Ronda S., Ruth H.’s daughter, in St. John’s Hospital on a ventilator; Marilyn N., at home; Kathy P., recovering at home from surgery; Jeanie D., Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., Corky M., Chuck P., Karen P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.
BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Andrew & Susan S. whose son, Matthew Jack S., will be baptized after the late service today. Matthew was born June 17, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. His sponsors are Jennifer P. and Dean B. Susan is Jennifer’s sister. We pray to the Lord for continued blessings for Matthew and his family.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Today is the last day to turn in your shoe box donation. If you didn’t choose to fill a shoe box, you can still help by making a donation of $7.00 to cover the shipment cost. If you would like to make a monetary donation there is a basket on the table in the narthex for this use. Thank you for helping with this worthwhile project.
SECRET SISTER PROGRAM All ladies of the church are invited to participate in this ministry of caring and sharing with other sisters in Christ. The 2010 Secret Sister Reveal will be on Dec. 5, at the LWML Christmas Holiday Event. We will also be drawing for our 2011 Sisters that evening. If you would like to be a part of this fun and spirit-lifting program, fill out the All About Me form found in the narthex. Bring it with you to the event or give it to Mary Parks in the church office. Be sure to take a copy of the guidelines to help you understand how the program works.
THRIVENT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY On Sunday, Nov. 21, 5:00-6:30 pm, Thrivent is sponsoring a Chili Feed to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The event will be at Peace Lutheran Church, Joplin. A free will offering will be taken.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE On Wednesday evening, Nov. 24, 7:00, who will have the opportunity to worship and give thanks in a special Thanksgiving Service with Holy Communion. Please make plans to set aside this time to join fellow worshipers in saying, “thank you, Lord”.
THANKSGIVING DAY MEAL Not going out of town for Thanksgiving? Join us for dinner (12:00 noon) Thanksgiving Day in the fellowship hall. Bring a side dish or two, a thankful heart and a hardy appetite. Please feel free to bring along anyone who you know will be spending the day alone.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT Ladies, mark your calendars. The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation, Sunday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 pm. What’s happening? Just a Secret Sister Reveal, a Christmas Ornament Exchange, a Cookie Exchange, a good meal and loads of fun, that’s all. You don’t want to miss it! Hostesses for the evening are Janet Chambers and Mary Parks.
PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have reports that they are helping those who have received them.
TAPES AND CD’S OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. The previous Sunday’s are also available.
BLOOD PRESSURE The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.
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 control the volume.