\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> \u00a0Stella Q.<\/i><\/b>, at Mercy McCune Brooks recovering from surgery for a broken hip; Sue V.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from surgery at St. Luke\u2019s; Aaron P.<\/i><\/b>, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis receiving treatment for cancer; \u00a0Kathy P.<\/i><\/b>, suffering health issues; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, recovering at home; Paula <\/i><\/b>B.<\/i><\/b>, \u00a0April K.<\/i><\/b>, Sara P.<\/i><\/b>, Sara T.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing treatment for cancer.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER EGG HUNT\u00a0 <\/b>The LYF will be filling the plastic eggs for the annual Sunday School Easter Egg hunt.\u00a0 They are asking the congregation for donations of rolls of nickels\/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy<\/i><\/b>.\u00a0 Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the youth room or they can be dropped off in the church office.\u00a0 Thanks for your help with this project!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN UP\u00a0 <\/b>The Easter breakfast sign up sheet is in the narthex on the round table.\u00a0 Please take a moment to check it over and then put your name by what you are willing to bring.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0MEAL DELIVERY\u00a0 <\/b>Thank you, to all those who helped with the Over 60 Center meal delivery this past week.\u00a0 What a great way to help support our local community!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0LENT <\/b>\u00a0During lent we have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SCRIPTURE STUDY\u00a0 <\/b>During Lent the Scripture Study Group is meeting a little\u00a0\u00a0 earlier, 9:30 am<\/i>, due to our 11:00 am Lent service.\u00a0 If you are planning on attending the morning Lent service, you could come a little early and join them!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF\u00a0 <\/b>This Lent season, our congregation is taking part in Lutheran World Relief\u2019s Baskets of Promise campaign.\u00a0 Each week in Lent, we will collect items to form LWR Personal Care Kits that help impoverished people stay healthy in life\u2019s most challenging situations.\u00a0 This Sunday we are collecting\u00a0 nail clippers (metal, attached file optional).\u00a0 Next week we will be collecting bars\u00a0 of soap.\u00a0 Please bring your donations to worship next Sunday.\u00a0 If you have any questions please contact Lora Wacker or Brenda K.\u00a0 Thanks for your help with this project!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0EASTER LILIES\u00a0 <\/b>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.\u00a0 The cost is $8.00 each.\u00a0 Please pay Diana E.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP <\/b>will meet today at 6:00 pm here at the church.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0PORTALS OF PRAYER\u00a0 <\/b>The new Portals of Prayer for the Spring are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS\u00a0 <\/b>Be sure to direct your 2015 Choice Dollars.\u00a0 Eligible Thrivent Financial members have until March 31, 2016, to direct any remaining 2015 Choice Dollars.\u00a0 After that date, 2015 Choice Dollars expire.\u00a0 Through the Thrivent Choice Dollar Program, eligible members have the power to recommend where Thrivent distributes part of its charitable grant funds annually.\u00a0 You can\u00a0 direct your Choice Dollars online at thrivent.com\/thriventchoice or by phone at (800)847-4826 and when prompted, say Thrivent Choice, Press 1 to direct Dollars or 2 to hear the terms and conditions.\u00a0 A representative will work with you. \u00a0Or you can contact Thrivent Financial Associates: Austin Rice or Thom Mehl (417)232-4800 and they can help you.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0DISASTER ASSISTANCE\u00a0 <\/b>There is information posted on the bulletin board in the information area about receiving disaster assistance from FEMA if you were affected by the flooding in December.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0NURSERY\/CRY ROOM <\/b>\u00a0Should your child become distressed or distract others \u00a0during the service, a furnished nursery\/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.\u00a0 Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.<\/p>\n
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