Announcements — February 5, 2023

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Brian O., undergoing treatments for bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† CHURCH DIRECTORY  A new church directory is in the works.  Pictures for this directory will be taken today from 10:00 am – 11:30 am downstairs in the nursery.  Pictures will also be taken next Sunday, February 12, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.  Parents, please do not allow your children to play in the downstairs nursery for the next few weeks to avoid damage to the photography equipment.  Contact Karen M. at or mumom52@hotmail.com  if you have questions.

† LENT starts Wednesday, February 22, 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.

† SUPER BOWL  Let’s celebrate the Super Bowl by having our own “SOUPER BOWL”.  Donations for soup and other canned goods will be collected until next Sunday, February 12, and then donated to Crosslines.  Please help the LWML by helping Crosslines restock for the new year.  Look for the collection container in the Narthex and join in the fun!  If you have any questions you can check with Lora Wacker or Sue Schwab.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT CLASS OFFERING  Offerings for the first quarter from Sunday School and Adult Bible class will be given to Loving Grace.  Loving Grace is a transitional living facility in Joplin that provides an 18-21 month program to young women ages 18-24 and their children.