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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering from ALS; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Dave M., Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† FUNDRAISER  This Sunday is LWML Sunday along with October being breast cancer awareness month.  The LWML is having a 50/50 fundraiser of Pink, breast cancer gift items – 50% of the money will go to BC and 50% going to LWML.  BOTH great recipients!  These items are from Avon who is also holding a ‘kiss cancer goodbye’ fundraiser, nationwide.  Stop by and see our booth before everything is gone!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  The Sunday School children will be singing in church next Sunday at the end of the service.  They would like to share with the congregation a couple of songs they have been working on this quarter!

† HOBO SUPPER NOVEMBER 4 AT 5:00 PM  The HOBO supper is back!  Wear your best HOBO costume and of course bring your HOBO stew fixins … already cooked, of course, to add to the pot.   We are having a pumpkin decoration contest for kids.  They need to bring their decorated pumpkin to the HOBO supper to be judged.  **We will not be decorating them that evening.  The Fellowship committee is your host.  There is a   sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex for desserts.  Contact Lora Wacker with any questions.

† SURVEY RESULTS  The survey results are in and a clear majority of the congregation prefers to have one service at 9:00 am followed by Sunday School at 10:30 am. The Elder’s official decision will be presented at the upcoming Voter’s meeting on October 28 at 7:00 pm. Thanks you to everyone who took the time to complete a survey and provide comments.

† Congregations of the Southwest Missouri Circuit  St. John’s, Monett, invites you to attend an authentic German meal on Saturday, November 3, 5:00 – 8:00 pm in our lower level (no stairs).  Enjoy German bratwurst, Bavarian sauerkraut, red cabbage with apples, German potato salad, rye bread, apple strudel (made that morning) and drinks.  $10 a plate.  This will kick off our congregation’s 100th anniversary year!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL/ADULT BIBLE CLASS OFFERING for September and    October will be going to help Tim and Hope Mehl who are missionaries/teachers in Taiwan.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† 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 nurse’s office 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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Nan B., at St. Luke’s for rehab; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C. undergoing treatment for a lymphoma; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering from ALS; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Dave M., Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SURVEY RESULTS  The survey results are in and a clear majority of the congregation prefers to have one service at 9:00 am followed by Sunday School at 10:30 am. The Elder’s official decision will be presented at the upcoming Voter’s meeting on October 28 at 7:00 pm. Thanks you to everyone who took the time to complete a survey and provide comments.

† SERVICE TIMES  GSLC will be staying on the summer service schedule until the question about one or two services is settled as per the voter’s resolution.  We will continue with church being held at 9:00 am and Adult Bible Class & Sunday School following at 10:30 am.

† MEAL DELIVERY  Thank you to all those who helped with the Over-60 Center meal delivery this past week.  What a great way to help support our local community.

† Congregations of the Southwest Missouri Circuit  St. John’s, Monett, invites you to attend an authentic German meal on Saturday, November 3, 5:00 -8:00 pm in our lower level (no stairs).  Enjoy German bratwurst, Bavarian sauerkraut, red cabbage with apples, German potato salad, rye bread, apple strudel (made that morning) and drinks.  $10 a plate.  This will kick off our congregation’s 100th anniversary year!

† SECRET SISTERS  After a break from the Secret Sister Program, a few  people have expressed an interest in starting it back up again in 2019. This has been a program overseen by the LWML for all the women in the congregation.  It is a wonderful ministry of caring and sharing with other sisters in Christ.  In order to see if there is enough interest to support the Secret Sister Program, the LWML has placed a sign-up sheet in the narthex on the round table.  If you would be interested in participating in the     Secret Sister Program for 2019, please add your name to the sheet.  If    you have any questions you can contact Mary P.   Remember, it is for all ladies in the congregation not only LWML members!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL/ADULT BIBLE CLASS OFFERING for September and    October will be going to help Tim and Hope Mehl who are missionaries/teachers in Taiwan.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† 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 nurse’s office 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.