IN OUR PRAYERS Don H., Jack H., Phil T., undergoing treatment for cancer; Margaret J., at St. Luke’s, Carthage; Bonnie L., at Carthage Health and Rehab.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY, A BIG TIME UNDER THE BIG TOP OF GOD’S LOVE Thank you to everyone who helped make last Sunday, Rally Day, such a big success!
YOUTH GROUP CONGREGATIONAL COOKOUT The Youth Group would like to say a big thank you to the congregation for everyone’s donations and support last Sunday at the cookout. The proceeds will benefit the Youth Group on their trip to Texas next summer for the National Youth Gathering. Again, thanks to everyone who participated in this fundraiser! Your donations are greatly appreciated!
— GSLC Youth Group
NEW CLASSES The men’s study meets in the conference room off the narthex. The ladies meet in the office next to the main entry door.
CONSTITUTION WEEK September 17-23, commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States. Our constitution has endured longer than any other constitution in the world and has been used by many other countries as a model for drafting their own constitutions. Fly your flag with pride!
PARENTING FAMILIES: FROM ME TO WE This newly offered study, produced by The Lutheran Hour Ministries, is being led by Earl Kirn. It’s not too late to join the group. The class meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30.
SOFTBALL The co-ed team will play Monday evening at 7:30. The men’s team will play Tuesday evening at 8:30.
MODERN MUSIC DISCUSSION Next Sunday at 7:00 p.m. the Board of Elders would like to meet with those interested in having more popular music as part of our worship music. They have been discussing this possibility and would like to have further input from the members of the congregation.
THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR On the round table in the narthex are sign up sheets for the two Bibles that can be used for reading through the Bible in a year starting the 1st of October. One includes a devotion for each day’s reading as well as “insight” information about Biblical times. Its cost is $17.00. The other choice is a child’s version, so they too can join in reading through the Bible. Its cost is $20.00, including a reading guide.
KID KITS The Kid Kits have been refurbished and are available for you in the narthex. Please return them after using. Thanks.
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