IN OUR PRAYERS Don H., Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer; Margaret J., at St. Luke’s, Carthage; Bonnie L., at Carthage Health and Rehab., recovering from a broken hip.
A REMINDER The fellowship we enjoy through visiting before our worship service begins is certainly very important and welcomed. Please remember when the organist begins playing and the candles are lit, our service has actually begun and you are encouraged to begin to quiet. This quiet time is a wonderful opportunity for personal prayer and to prepare yourself for worship.
BAPTISM TODAY We rejoice with Damon & Lauren F., whose daughter, Cara Nicole, will be baptized during the worship service this morning. Cara was born June 28, 2012. Her sponsors are Katie C. and Adam S. Her maternal grandparents are Kurt & Holly S. We pray for continued blessings for this child and her family.
VBS KICKOFF AND ALL CHURCH PICNIC There is a VBS kickoff today at the Carthage Municipal Park with a pool party and rides at Kiddieland. Registration for VBS starts at 3:30 at the Pavilion just north of the pool. The kids will receive buttons to wear that allows them access to all the rides at Kiddieland until 5:00 pm. The CHURCH PICNIC starts at 5:00 and goes to 6:30 and everything will be provided. Bring a hungry stomach and a lawn chair. The pool is reserved for all of us from 6:00 to 8:00 pm., so be sure to bring your swimsuits and towels. Join us for this fun filled day for everyone.
VBS WORK DAY Saturday, July 28, there will be a work day to build a fabulous set for VBS. All ages are needed. Please bring your tools and creativity. It starts at 9:00 am.
BLOOD MOBILE will be here in our parking lot next Sunday, July 29, from 8:30 am. to 12:30 pm. Please give if you can. The supply during the summer is always low. There is a free cholesterol screening for those who donate.
VBS, JULY 29-AUG. 2 At Sky VBS the kids will discover that by trusting God everything is possible. A light dinner will be served each evening at 5:30 and VBS will be from 6:00 to 8:00. We always need volunteers for VBS. If you have never volunteered before, I know you will enjoy it! Visit with Nicole B. if you are interested.
SOCKS AND UNDIES The VBS will be collecting all sizes of socks and undies for children in the Carthage R-9 school district for Bright Futures. If you would like to help please place your donations in the Crosslines Can located in the Narthex. The offerings from VBS and Sunday School will be going towards new playground equipment for the church grounds.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL AIDS On the table in the narthex is the Portals of Prayer, the Lutheran Women’s Quarterly, and other daily devotional aids. They are for your use, so please help yourself.
CROSSLINES is in need of food. Please give what you can. They are not in need of clothing.
CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the 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.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after the 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.