News

OUR PRAYERS Karen P., recovering from back surgery; Linda S., recovering from knee surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
11/18—1 Cor. 1-6 11/22—1 Cor. 15-16
11/19—1 Cor. 7-10 11/23—2 Cor. 1-5
11/20—1 Cor. 11-14 11/24—2 Cor. 6-9
11/21—Various

VOTERS’ MEETING NEWS The Voters’ Assembly, which met last Sun. evening, approved the 2013 budget and the following were voted into office. Pres.: Jim G.; V-Pres.: David W.; Sec.: Janet C.; Treasurer: Glenn M.; Fin. Sec.: Curt S.; Board of Elders: Rick C., Michael G., Earl K.; Board of Trustees: Sonny E., George M., Sal R., Bob S.; Board of Education: Karen P. May God bless you and your willingness to serve. We thank you.

CHURCH WORK DAY We thank all those who came out and were involved and helped with the work day. All is appreciated!

LWML BAKE SALE After both services today, the LWML will be offering baked goods and other special treats for sale. All proceeds will be used for mission projects for the upcoming year. We thank you for your support.

SPECIAL CHORAL PRESENTATION The Fort Hayes Singers, a top choral group from Fort Hayes State University, Hays, Kansas, will be spending the night here at the church and they are offering us a free concert this evening at 7:30. It will be a great night of music, so bring your friends!

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION Yes, there is much to be thankful for. Join together with us this Wed. evening at 7:00 for a special worship service of thanksgiving.

NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY this week. See you at the Thanksgiving Eve Service.

CHRISTMAS ANGELS Diana E. is asking for angel figurines, large to ornament sizes, (newly purchased, or used that are in good shape) that you would like to donate to the church. She will be using them in the decorating of the church for Christmas. Please have them here by Dec. 3. Thank you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IN OUR PRAYERS  Karen P., having back surgery on Friday; Linda S., having knee surgery on Tuesday; Don H., Jack H., undergoing treatment for cancer. 

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
  11/11—Acts 27-28   11/15—Rom. 6-8
  11/12—Rom. 1-3    11/16—Rom. 9-11
  11/13—Rom. 4-5   11/17—Rom. 12-16
  11/14—Various

VETERANS DAY TODAY  We thank the mid-week children for making the wonderful posters and sharing the message of gratitude to all those who have or are now serving in the United States Armed Services.   We wish to join them in expressing our thankfulness as well.  You are and have been guardians of our freedoms.

BABY BOY  We rejoice with Morgan S. who was blessed with the gift of a baby boy on Monday, Nov. 5.  Sawyer Michael weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz., and was 20.5 inches long.  Sawyer’s maternal grandparents are Mike & Marla S., and his great-grandmother is Linda S.  May the Lord bless both mother and child.

MUSIC MEETING  Today at noon there is a meeting for all those interested in enhancing our worship with spiritual music.  Those encouraged to attend are: musicians, technicians, schedulers, vocalists, enthusiasts, and instrumentalists.

VOTERS’ MEETING  The Voters’ Assembly will meet this evening at 7:00.  Items on the agenda are the election of officers and the approval of the budget for 2013. 

YOU’RE INVITED  The Musical Devotees of Carthage are sponsoring a concert this afternoon at 3:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, Carthage.  Organ music will be by Mary Ann Andrews and Sara Buelow, vocal by Katie Crigger and Katrina Buelow, and the trumpeter will be Keith Garber. 

THRIVENT BOARD MEETING  There will be a board meeting on Monday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 pm, at the Youth Building at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin.  Everyone is welcome.

LWML FUNDRAISER-DOLLARS FOR MISSIONS QUILT  And the quilt goes to: Gerry Schnackenberg.  Congratulations, Gerry!  She was informed by text messaging, while somewhere in Colorado, that her name had been drawn and that she was the proud owner of the hand made quilt. 

CHURCH WORK DAY  Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:00 am—12:00 noon, has been designated by the board of trustees as a work day (morning) here at the church.  There are a number of small jobs that need attention, and the more folks that are willing to help the faster it will all get done.  Everyone is guaranteed to be assigned a task!

LWML BAKE SALE  Next Sunday, after both services, the LWML will be offering baked goods and other special treats for sale.  All proceeds will be used for mission projects.  

SPECIAL CHORAL PRESENTATION  The Fort Hayes Singers, a top choral group from Fort Hayes State University, Hays, Kansas, will be here next Sunday for a free concert, beginning at 7:30 pm.  It will be a great night of music, so bring your friends!  The group will be spending the night with us…please make them feel welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IN OUR PRAYERS Linda S., having a knee replacement on Tues.; Don H., Jack H., undergoing treatment for cancer; Pastor & Gerry while on vacation.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
11/4—Acts 10-12 11/8—Acts 19-20
11/5—Acts 13-15 11/9—Acts 21-23
11/6—Acts 16-18 11/10—Acts 24-26
11/7—Various

GUEST PASTOR We are very grateful to Pastor Lowell Rossow for being with us and leading us in worship today. He is retired and he and his wife, Cynthia, live in Stockton. Thank you, Pastor Rossow!

PASTOR & GERRY ON VACATION Pastor & Gerry will be on vacation until Nov. 8. Please keep them in your prayers to have a fun and safe trip. If you need assistance, please call the church office, 358-1325, or Head Elder, Earl K.

HAYRIDES-HOBO SUPPER-HARVEST PARTY We thank everyone who helped make last Sunday’s festivities a big success. We had more than 100 folks taking part in all the fun and eating the always good hobo stew. The desserts were really scrumptious, too!

LWML FUNDRAISER-DOLLARS FOR MISSIONS The drawing for the quilt the LWML has had to raise money for missions will be Tuesday evening at the monthly LWML meeting. You can still get tickets if you are interested. Check with any LWML member.

LWML MEETING The monthly meetings for the LWML have been changed to the first Tuesday of each month. We will meet in the fellowship hall at 6:30 pm. this Tuesday. All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES There will be classes this Wednesday.

TRUSTEE MEETING There will be a Trustee Meeting this Wednesday at 7:30 pm. All trustees are asked to attend.

OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 for fun, food, and fellowship. Bring a snack and your game face and join in the fun!

THE SHEPHERD’S OWN has been asked to sing at the opening of the holiday festivities at Precious Moments Chapel, Carthage. It begins at 7:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 10. We are proud to have them represent us in the community with their talents and witnessing through music. Thank you, Shepherd’s Own!

A CALL TO WORSHIP If you are interested in enhancing our worship with spiritual music, please attend a meeting at noon, next Sunday, Nov. 11. All musicians, technicians, schedulers, vocalists, enthusiasts, and instrumentalists are encouraged to attend. Please contact Earl K, with any questions.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS/THRIVENT Election ballots are on the table in the narthex. All Thrivent members are eligible to vote. Please place your ballot in the basket provided.

ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY Don’t take your freedom for granted. Be sure to exercise your right and vote on Tuesday.

MISSOURI VOTING INFORMATION There are fliers in the narthex for information to read through before you head to the polls to vote on Tuesday.

VOTERS’ MEETING The Voters’ Meeting will be next Sunday evening at 7:00.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IN OUR PRAYERS Don H., Jack H., undergoing treatment for cancer; Pastor & Gerry while on vacation.

THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
10/29—John 9-12 11/1—Acts 1-4
10/30—John 13-17 11/2—Acts 5-7
10/31—John 18-21 11/3—Acts 8-9

GUEST PASTOR We are very grateful to The Rev. Gary Asmus for being with us and leading us in worship today. He is a retired pastor, and he and his wife, Lorraine, live in Joplin. Thank you, Pastor Asmus.

REFORMATION SUNDAY Today we commemorate the posting of the 95 Thesis by Martin Luther which marked the beginning of the Reformation.

PASTOR & GERRY ON VACATION Pastor & Gerry will be on vacation until Nov. 8. Please keep them in your prayers to have a fun and safe trip. If you need assistance please call the church office, 358-1325, or Head Elder, Earl K.

HAYRIDES-HOBO SUPPER-HARVEST PARTY Everyone is invited! We will start “making” the stew around 5:00 pm. Bring some of your own pre-cooked stew or cooked vegetables or meat to toss in the big black pot on the open fire. Hayrides will start at 5:30 pm and will be held at Jack H.’s home, which is 2 miles west of the church on Hwy 96, house on the right. By the time the hayrides are over, the stew should be hot and ready to dish up. It is always so good! Along with all this fun, the children will be having a Harvest Party. They can “dress up” in a “friendly” costume if they want to. There will be games to play and special treats handed out. This is gonna be loads a’ fun, and ya don’t wanna miss it! Bring yer friends, too, ‘cause they’re a’ welcome! See ya’ll here!

SIGN UP SHEET There is a sign up sheet in the narthex, please sign if you can bring cheese & crackers or pie for the Hobo Supper/Harvest Party.

NO WEDNESDAY CLASSES There will not be any classes Wednesday of this week. Regular schedule will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

LWML FALL RALLY AT FREISTATT You are invited to attend the Fall Rally being held at Trinity, Freistatt, on Sat., Nov. 3. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Want to go and need a ride? Give Mary a call at the church office, 358-1325. Rally ingathering of non-perishable items and paper products will go to Crosslines, Monett.

LWML FUNDRAISER-DOLLARS FOR MISSIONS The LWML has a quilt that was donated to us to raise money for our mission work. Your name along with a dollar donation will give you one (ten with a $5.00 donation) possibility of owning this beautiful quilt. Drawing for the quilt will be Nov. 6.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS next Sunday. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

NEXT SUNDAY On Sunday, Nov. 4, Pastor Lowell Rossow will be leading us in worship. Pastor Rossow & wife, Cynthia, are retired & live at Stockton, MO.

A CALL TO WORSHIP If you are interested in enhancing our worship with spiritual music, please attend a meeting at noon on Nov. 11. All musicians, technicians, schedulers, vocalists, enthusiasts, and instrumentalists are encouraged to attend. Please call Earl K., with any questions.

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.

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.

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.