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Announcements — Oct 4, 2009

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Lee Ann B., recovering from surgery; Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, recovering from breast cancer surgery;  Jerry, Rich H.’s brother, diagnosed with brain cancer; Lynn H. under going tests;  Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

LWML SUNDAY  Today is Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday.  Members of our local society will be reading the First & Second Lessons during both services and all LWML members will be wearing a purple and gold ribbon.  The Good Shepherd LWML meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the fellowship hall.  We invite all ladies of the congregation to join us.

MITE BOX OFFERINGS  One of the main emphasis of the LWML is their support of missions and ministry throughout the world by means of Mite Box offerings.  You can help with this special ministry today by placing your pocket change in the large Mite Box at the back of the church.  You are welcome to take a individual box home with you, and as you drop your change into the box, say a prayer for world missions that each mite will help spread the Gospel throughout the world.  When it’s full, simply deposit your offerings in the large Mite Box, which is then counted and sent on to the District and National levels of LWML for disbursement.

LABORERS MIKE AND THELMA M. will be leaving this week to return to their home.  Thelma is home from the hospital and they are anxious to see their new grandbaby.  Please express your gratitude to them.  They go with our prayers for God’s good things to be with them.  Dear Mike and Thelma, thank you very much and God bless you.

SOFTBALL GAMES  The Co-Ed team will play Monday evening at 6:30 and the Men’s team will play Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

THANK YOU  I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and visits during my surgery and recovery.  You are much appreciated!  ~Katherine R.

BREAK TIME HELP FOR LABORERS NEEDED  We are still in need of folks to help at the trailer setting out snacks for the workers the week of October 13th –17th.  Their break time is 9:00 to 9:30 am, and it only takes a little more than an hour of your time each day.  If you are able to help, please visit with Mary Parks, or call the church office, 358-1325.

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY will resume its schedule this Thursday.  Please join us as we continue to study Paul’s letter to the Romans.  We gather at approximately 9:00 am for fellowship and begin our study at 9:30 am. 

MEN’S RETREAT  October 9th & 11th  are the dates planned for a Men’s Retreat at Pelican Landing in Oklahoma.  The cost is $15.00, plus the cost of the food.  There is a sign up sheet at the back of the sanctuary, and if you have any questions, contact Sonny E.

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY will resume its schedule this Thursday. Please join us as we continue to study Paul’s letter to the Romans. We gather at approximately 9:00 am for fellowship and begin our study at 9:30 am.

Announcements — September 27, 2009

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Heather U., Tom & Linda D.’s daughter, recovering from breast cancer surgery; Thelma M., in Freeman Hospital; Jerry, Rich H.’s brother, diagnosed with brain cancer; Katherine R., recovering at her son’s home; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

SOFTBALL GAMES The Co-Ed team will play Monday evening at 8:30 and the Men’s team will play Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

THANK YOU We want to thank everyone who gave of their time yesterday to work at the S.’s home. It is greatly appreciated!

PASTOR TO SPEAK AT PURDY Pastor is the guest speaker today at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Purdy, for their 125th anniversary as a congregation.  He is speaking at the 10:30 a.m. service and Dr. Wallace Schulz, former Lutheran Hour Speaker and Vice-president of Synod, will speak at the 2:00 p.m. service.  A dinner will be served at noon and a light lunch will follow the afternoon service.  You are invited to celebrate with them.

THE REV. DR. DAVID JOHNS is our guest speaker today while Pastor and Gerry are at Purdy.  Pastor Johns is retired and living in Joplin.  We are glad to have him back again. Thank you, Dr. Johns!

BREAK TIME HELP FOR LABORERS NEEDED We are in need of folks to help at the trailer setting out snacks for the workers. Their break time is 9:00 to 9:30 am, and it only takes a little more than an hour of your time each day. We need help for two weeks in October, the 6th – 12th, 13th – 17th. If you can help with either of these two weeks, please visit with Mary P, or call the church office 358-1325.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY How can studying the life of David help us in our lives today?  Find out in the ladies bible study entitled, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed.  This class is meeting for seven weeks with prayer, fellowship, and a DVD session covering the life and reign of David.  Not only will are we getting a deeper understanding of this great man and his relationship with the Lord, but we are also gaining a deeper relationship with God and each other.  Sign up in the narthex—cost is $15.00 for the workbooks.  We meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights here at the church.  Call Lora S.  for more information.

THURSDAY AM BIBLE STUDY will resume its schedule this Thursday. Please join us as we continue to study Paul’s letter to the Romans. We gather at approximately 9:00 am for fellowship and begin our study at 9:30 am.

LWML FALL RALLY/ST. JOHN’S, PURDY The theme for the Fall Rally Saturday, Oct 3rd, is “Our Lutheran Heritage”. The speaker is The Rev. James Fandrey, Executive Director of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation. Everyone is asked to bring a food item for Crosslines in Monett. Registration begins at 9:30 am. We will car pool, leaving the church at 8:30 am. Contact Mary P., 358-1325, to let her know if you plan to attend.

LWML SUNDAY Next Sunday, Oct. 4th, is Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday. Members or our local society will be doing the first and second readings during both services.

MEN’S RETREAT October 9th & 10th  are the dates planned for a Men’s Retreat at Pelican Landing in Oklahoma.  The cost is $15.00, plus the cost of the food.  There is a sign up sheet in the narthex, and if you have any questions, contact Sonny E.

BLOOD PRESSURE After each service, at the table in the narthex, you have the opportunity to have your blood pressure taken.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

A new women’s bible study just started on Sept. 22 called, “Annointed, Transformed, Redeemed” and it is going to be a great 7 weeks of deepening our relationship with the Lord. I can’t wait to see what new revelations God has in store as we study David, listen to 3 awesome bible teachers via DVD and share our personal stories and ideas. The first week the theme was all about David’s annointing and his purpose in God’s plan. We discussed how we ALL have a purpose and an “annointing”. It is not to late to join us – we meet every Tuesday evening in the fellowship hall at 6:30. This coming Tuesday, Sept. 29, we will have an added blessing of seeing a presentation by Kelsey Patton on her mission trip this summer. Call Lora Samuelson at 417-793-0556 for more information. Feel free to join us anytime!