IN OUR PRAYERS Teri K., at the death of her mother; Joe L. and Nicole B. families at the death of Joe’s mother; Paul R., at the death of his father; Jim G., pending surgery for prostate cancer; Don H., recovering from surgery; Mary Ann L., recovering at home.
CONGRATULATIONS to Hailey W. and Colton T. who were united in marriage yesterday evening at 6:00. We rejoice with them and pray for God’s blessings as they begin their life together as husband and wife. Hailey is the daughter of Bob & Corinne W.
EASTER LILIES If you would like to purchase an Easter Lily to help adorn the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, please sign the sheet on the round table in the narthex. The cost is $8.00 each and you will need to make payment to Diana E.
THANK YOU We want to thank the LWML and all those who prepared and served the food for our family after the funeral on Monday. It all was very much appreciated. ~ The Joe L. and Nicole B. families.
USHERS If you have not already done so, please pick up your letter and schedule for ushering in 2012 located on the round table in the narthex. Please pay particular attention to what has been underlined on the ushers duties sheet. Your serving Good Shepherd in this way is very appreciated. Thank you.
LENTEN THEME WORD During Lent there will be a theme word each Sunday that describes what Jesus accomplished by dying on the cross for us. These words are Restored, Justified, Reconciled, Fulfilled, Loved, and Forgiven. On Easter the word will be Risen.
LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES, 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM A part of the passion story will be read each midweek service. If you want to bring your lunch to the early service, you are most welcome to eat in the fellowship hall after the service.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LENT As part of Lent this year, we will be collecting school supplies for Lora S. to take with her on her mission trip to Haiti. She will be leaving April 30. Lora will take the items to the children in the orphanage she visits. Each Sunday we will ask for a particular item that is needed. Next Sunday please bring wide line tablets (e.g. Chief Tablets). There is a collection box on the round table in the narthex.
LENTEN CHALLENGE We have a supply of Shoe Box Scripture Treasures which contains a memory verse for each week of the year. The Lenten challenge is for you to take one home and memorize a Bible passage each week for the next year. They’re available on the round table in the narthex.
LWML MISSION PROJECT The LWML has taken on a project to hold a Bible study with residents at Maple Tree Terrace, 2510 Clinton, Carthage. The study, being led by Nan Borg, will be from 3:00-3:30 pm on March 15. Everyone is welcome to join us as we reach out in our community to bring the good news of Jesus’ love.
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 had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.
CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.