IN OUR PRAYERS Barbara S., at the death of her brother; Cheryl C., recovering from surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.
BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Mike & Maggie C. as their daughter, Elsie Faye, will receive the Rite of Holy Baptism in the service this morning. Elsie was born April 21, 2012, in Springfield, MO. She weighed 9 lbs. and was 20 inches long. Her sponsors are Chris & Dawn Endicott. Maternal grandparents are Fred & Diana Endicott. We ask for God’s continued blessings on Elsie and her family.
JR CONFIRMATION TODAY Five of our young folks will publicly confess their faith today through the Rite of Confirmation and will receive Holy Communion with their families. Our confirmands are:
Zachary Stephen B., son of Stephen & Diana B.
Jordan Michael B., son and grandson of Jennifer M. and Linda B.
Darci Renae M., daughter of Jerry & Mechelle M.
Tanner Dalton R., son of Dale & Laura R.
Molly Jane S., daughter of Mike & Jennifer S.
NAME TAG SUNDAY Today is Name Tag Sunday. There are name tags available in the narthex and we ask that everyone wear one. It’s a great way to help us get to know each other a little better.
MEMORIAL DAY On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember with gratitude those men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.
SOFTBALL The co-ed team will not play this week. The men’s team will play Thursday evening at 6:30.
LWML BREAKFAST IN THE PARK The annual LWML Breakfast in the Park will be held at the home of Rhonda N., Saturday, June 2, beginning at 10:00 am. The event will be co-hosted by Karen P. This fun occasion takes the place of our regular monthly meeting for June. Convention Ingathering Reminder: Members, please remember to bring your donations of either first-aid kits or a gift card for our delegates to take to the District LWML Convention in St. Charles. All ladies of the congregation are invited!
MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION Pastor and Glenn M., our elected delegate, will be attending the MO District Convention, June 3-5, in Springfield. There will be worship, ministry discussions, resolutions and decisions made for the benefit of missions and ministry throughout our district and even the entire LCMS. Please keep the convention and its delegates in your prayers.
FESTIVAL OF HYMNS A Pipe Organ Dedication Concert will be presented at Faith Lutheran Church, 2134 Grand Ave., Carthage, Sunday, June 3, at 3:00 pm. Organist is Sara Buelow, Faith’s pastor’s wife, along with other guest musicians. Cake and punch reception to follow.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.
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.
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 can control the volume.