Announcements – April 26, 2009
REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Bob G., recovering from injuries suffered at work.
BLOOD DRIVE We thank everyone who donated and helped with the blood drive last Sunday. There were a total of 19 pints donated.
VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING The Voters will meet this evening at 7:00 pm. All members of the congregation age 18 and over are welcome and encouraged to attend.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING There will be a brief VBS meeting this morning before Sunday School at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall. Anyone interested in helping with this year’s VBS is encouraged to attend. A date will need be established, and we need your input and suggestions. Thanks. ~ Walter & Angela R.
SOFTBALL THIS WEEK The men’s team won again this past week by defeating Fairview Christian 22-7. They will be playing Tuesday evening at 7:30, and the coed team will be playing Friday evening at 8:30. Both teams play at the Carthage Municipal Park. Come out and cheer on the home teams.
JOIN HANDS DAY Youth Group members and their families are invited to participate in Join Hands Day. The annual volunteer event, sponsored by Thrivent, will benefit Jasper County Foster Families. The event will be at the Martin Luther School in Joplin on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided, and free t-shirts will be given to participating Youth. Mark your calendars now to join hands with fellow Lutherans and help our community! If you have questions, please contact Keith Z
LWML SPRING RALLY “Renew, Rejoice, Reach Out” The Spring Rally of the Zone LWML will be next Sunday, May 3rd, at 3:00 pm at St. Andrew Church, Stockton. All ladies are encouraged to attend. Please let Mary, 358-1325, know if you plan to attend, as she needs to give a head count to the hosting society. We will meet at the church at 1:15 that Sunday afternoon to carpool.
GRADUATES Are you graduating from high school or college this spring? We need your picture and a short bio for the May Shepherd’s Staff. Please get it to the church office by the 28th of this month. Your church family is interested in what your future plans are.
HYMN SING St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monett has invited Dr. Scott Hyslop, director of parish music at St. Lorenz Lutheran in Frankenmuth, MI, to lead a Easter hymn festival today at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Hyslop will premiere two new settings of hymns he wrote for the festival. St. John’s adult, youth, and hand bell choirs will be presenting as well. We are invited.
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.
ALTAR FLOWERS Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the congregation.