Announcements — March 1, 2015
† IN OUR PRAYERS Heather U.,the D.’ daughter, traveling home for medical reasons; Ellie H., receiving rehab at Wildwood Skilled Nursing Facility; SueV., recovering at home from shoulder surgery; Jody G., Audrey M., Janice Hammer’s mother, in extended care; Luverne C., Ruth H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING today after the late service.
† ELDERS’ MEETING tomorrow evening, March 2, at 7:00 pm.
† LWML MEETING this Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30 pm.
† WEDDING INVITATION Because you have shared in our lives by your friendship and love, we, Bradley M. and Donya A. together with our parents, invite you to share the beginning of our new life together when we exchange vows Saturday, the Seventh of March, at four o’clock in the afternoon. The couple will have a private reception.
† 70 AND OVER DINNER The youth group will be serving a four-course meal to those in our congregation who are 70 years of age (three score and ten) and older next Sunday evening, March 8, at 5:00. It is one way our youth wish to show their appreciation for these seasoned congregational members. Please, bring a photo of yourself from “the good old days”.
† LENT started on February 18. We will hold weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Part of the passion story of Jesus will be read each week. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.
† SCRIPTURE STUDY Due to our 11:00 am Lenten service, the Wed. morning Scripture Study Group will be meeting a little earlier, 9:45 am, during Lent. If you are planning on attending the morning Lenten service, you could come a little early and join them!
† EASTER EGG HUNT The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt. They are asking the congregation for donations of plastic eggs, rolls of nickels/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy. Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office. Thanks for your help with this project!
† EASTER LILIES If you would like to purchase one or more lilies to help adorn our sanctuary on Easter, please use the sign up sheet in the narthex. The cost is $8.00 each. Please pay Diana Endicott.
† EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN UP The Easter breakfast sign up sheet is in the narthex on the round table. Please take a moment to check it over and then put your name by what you are willing to bring.
† MEAL DELIVERY Our week to deliver meals for the Over-60 Center is March 9-13. If you can help with this worthwhile project, please contact Betty Ellefsen, 358-6418.
† VOICES OF VICTORY TEEN CHALLENGE CHOIR will be singing in both services next Sunday. They are a choir from Ozark, MO, that travels to churches across the U.S. to sing and give testimony about what the Lord is doing in their lives.
† DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins next Sunday. Remember to push your clocks an hour ahead before going to bed Saturday evening.
† NURSERY/CRY ROOM Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.