Announcements — February 17, 2013

IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., having complications from previous surgery; Gerry S., recovering from knee surgery; Cheryl C. and Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
2/17—Numbers 26-30 2/20—Deut. 1-4 2/23—Deut. 8-11
2/18—Numbers 31-33 2/21—Various  2/19—Numbers 34-36
2/22—Deut. 5-7

THANK YOU   I want to thank everyone for their cards, and especially their prayers, at the death of my grandson.  I ask you to please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers during this hard time. ~ Mabel P.

SINGLES GROUP  Interested in being a part of a Singles Group at church?  There will be a meeting today after the late service in the Conference Room.

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES  We are having midweek Lenten services on Wednesdays at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm during the Lenten season.  Portions of the Passion story of Jesus will be read during each service.

WEDNESDAY TIME CHANGES FOR LENT  Band practice will remain at 5:30.  All other classes will begin at 6:00 pm in order to allow everyone to attend the Midweek Lenten services.

RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN  Under the round table in the narthex we have provided a container that you can put your used bulletin in for recycling.  Thank you. 2012

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are ready for you to pick up.  They are on the round table in the narthex.

MISSION WORK TRIP TO MINOT, ND  A mission work trip to Minot, ND to help them with rebuilding after the floods is being planned for June 1-8.  The cost is about $300 per person.  If you would like to have more information, please talk with Pastor.  It is being planned out of Transform Joplin.

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.

FLOWER CHART  There are lots of empty dates on the calendar.  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office 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.