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The Evangelism Committee is giving the visitors at our worship services a Good Shepherd cup as a welcome gift.
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Men’s Retreat
Pack a tent or bring your RV, and join the guys for their annual camping retreat, May 15-17th. This year the men will be using the camping facilities at the River Ranch Resort on the Elk River in Noel, MO. Along with spiritual renewal, and great fellowship, physical fun guy stuff is also available. Some of the accessible activities include: canoeing, fishing, rafting and miniature golf.
Contact Sonny E. for more detailed information and to get signed up for food donations. The total costs, depending on how many will attend, will be approximately $30.00. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex if you are interested in attending.
No RV or tent? Don’t let that keep you at home. Room can be made for you to bunk with someone else. Just don’t miss out on this great weekend!
Volunteer to Help
Work on the expansion of the church building is progressing well. The footings and the foundations have been poured and work has begun on getting the steel supports up and the floors poured. When this phase of the project is completed, we will begin the wood construction of the building. That’s when the need for volunteer help will be the greatest.
We have a sign up sheet in the narthex for you to let us know you can help. You do not need to be skilled in any area, just willing to help out where you can. Some volunteer work will be done during the week, but most of it will be done on Saturdays.
Mike Q. has agreed to serve as the “go between” between the Laborers and us. They will keep him informed of what needs to be done and how many they need to help. He will then inform us so we know when and how to help.
Volunteers will also be needed to provide a morning snack during the week and a light lunch on Saturday. You will be hearing more about that in the next few weeks. We still need someone to coordinate the food, so if you would like to help in that way, let us know at the church office, 358-1325.
Announcements – May 3, 2009
REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Arch & Renee B., & Marian S., who are homebound; David C., Melba D., & Ella K., in extended care facilities; Bob G., recovering at home from injuries suffered at work.
LWML SPRING RALLY “Renew, Rejoice, Reach Out” The LWML Spring Rally is at 3:00 pm today at St. Andrew Church, Stockton. All ladies are encouraged to attend. Please let Mary know if you plan to attend and would like a ride. We will meet at the church at 1:15 this afternoon to carpool.
THANK YOU Thanks to everyone who sent cards and offered sympathies at the death of my mother. Your prayers and thoughts were greatly appreciated. ~ Bud & Ruby S.
MEN’S CAMPING RETREAT The guys are going camping the weekend of May 15-17. How about joining them on the river? Pack your tent, or bring your RV, and join in the fellowship, worship, and fun. They are trying out a new camping spot this year. It’s on the Elk River at the River Ranch Resort in Noel, MO. There’s lots of activities available: canoeing, fishing, miniature golf, etc. Don’t have a tent or RV? Don’t worry, there’s room. Any questions? Talk with Sonny E., Sign up sheet is in the narthex. Total cost will probably be around $30.00.
SOFTBALL THIS WEEK The men’s team won again this past week. That’s three in a row. WOW, way to go! Pastor says it’s due to the new team manager, Bradley M. They will be playing Tuesday evening at 7:30, and the co-ed team will be playing Friday evening at 6:30. Both teams play at the Carthage Municipal Park. Come out and cheer on the home teams.
MEMBERS IN ACTION VOLUNTEER LIST If you are interested in helping with the new construction, please let us know by adding your name to the list found on the table in the narthex. Please give us your phone number and the day/days of the week you would be available to work. Ladies, this includes you, too. We will need lots of workers once this initial phase is over. Mike Q., will be in charge of letting folks know when they are needed.
TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.
NURSERY A staffed nursery for small children is available downstairs during the late service. Should your child become distressed or distract others during the early service, the furnished nursery is downstairs for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.
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.