Announcements — March 15, 2020

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lee Ann C., at St. Luke’s undergoing rehab, Emily M., recovering from a procedure to repair a ruptured bowel; Bernice R., recovering from shoulder surgery, Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Katherine R., homebound; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† ATTENDANCE BOOKLET PROCEDURE  The attendance booklets will now be located on the pew on the center aisle side.  During the offering please sign the attendance sheet and then pass the booklet toward the outside aisle. 

† FELLOWSHIP DINNER  The Fellowship Committee is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner tonight at 5:30 pm.  The dinner will feature corned beef and cabbage.  Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Nathan  Wehrman.

† EASTER EGG HUNT  The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt.  They are asking the congregation for donations of rolls of nickels/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs.  Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† VBS MEETING  There will be a VBS volunteer meeting after Sunday School on Sunday, March 29.  At this meeting, we hope to provide an  overview of this year’s theme and plans, match volunteers to specific roles/tasks, and distribute materials to section leaders.  We would love to have all our always-eager volunteers at this meeting as we begin preparing!  Please plan to attend!

† EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN-UP  The Easter breakfast sign-up sheet is in the narthex on the round table.  Please take a moment to check it over and then put your name by what you are willing to bring.

† LENT began February 26 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.

† CONCERT  You are invited to hear the Kansas City Lutheran High School combined band, choir, and handbells in concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Monett, on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 pm.  A meal precedes the concert at 6:00 pm.  Please come to support these young Lutheran musicians as they kick off their spring tour.  

† EASTER LILIES  If you would like to purchase one or more Easter Lilies to help beautify the sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex.  They will be $8.00 each.  Please make checks to Diana Endicott.

† CHILDREN’S MESSAGE  GSLC is looking for individuals to add to our children’s message rotation.  If you would be interested in helping in this area, please talk to Pastor Mehl.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The LWML Spring quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the spring are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.