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JULY 25 - 31, 2010
We strive to make the Lord's house a place of joy. With joy, we welcome you and pray that you're filled with hope and happiness as you lift up your heart to God.
ALTAR FLOWERS are given this weekend in honor of JoEllen Cronin, Gerrett Wittman and Kristi Cronin's birthdays.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM will be administered to Hudson Jeffery, son of Micah and Makenzie Lang at the Saturday night service.
JOIN US SUNDAY AFTERNOON as the Greater Plymouth County Conference meets here at 2:00 PM. Kathy Stelzer will tell the story of her experience in Haiti and we will talk about what projects are possible and what we can do to help the people of Haiti.
PRAYER REQUEST CARDS: In the lobby you will now find a "Prayer Box" and Prayer Request Cards. If you have a special request for prayer, fill one out, place it either in the offering plate or place it in the box and we will offer prayers for you. Remember one of the most powerful acts you can do for your brother or sister in Christ is to take their cause before the Lord in prayer.
PRAYER CONCERNS: Darlene Gronemeyer, Don Schmidt and Don Boetger are patients at Floyd Valley.
CAMP: Taylor Beach and Kimberly Jester attended Bible Camp last week.
THANK YOU Hannah Lang, Kathy Wingert and Pastor Greg for helping make The Bible Story Adventure a wonderful time for the kids!
RADIO AD this weekend is sponsored in appreciation.
TEACHERS NEEDED! Sunday school is just around the corner, and here are some teaching opportunities to take advantage of: PreK (4/5 year olds), Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, and substitutes. Consider co-teaching by sharing the role or dividing the responsibilities! Contact Lisa Chihak at 546-7691 or tlchihak@lemarscomm.net.
WOMEN: Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron has invited the women of our church to attend a luncheon at their church on Thursday, August 5. Please check the bulletin board for more information and to sign up if you wish to go.
OKOBOJI LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP QUILT AUCTION: 1203 Inwan St., Milford Friday, July 30th Saturday, July 31st Quilt Viewing: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Quilt Viewing: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Scandinavian Feast: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Circus & Food: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Quilt Auction beginning at 1:00 PM
ATTENTION ALL COOKIE BAKERS: No more procrastination! This is your last week to get those cookies baked for the Good Samaritan Society (Brentwood) cookie cart. All are welcome to participate by taking cookies directly there, or placing them in the church kitchen, clearly marked for Good Samaritan Society. The cookies are greatly enjoyed by the residents.
LET'S GIVE CARE PACKAGES TO OUR SERVICE MEN! If you have names of servicemen that belong to St. John's or you are related to someone currently serving, please give their names to one of the secretaries in the office. Items that would be good to send are: coffee, microwave popcorn, nuts, crackers, cheese in a spray can, hard candy and magazines. Items can be left in the church office. Final date for donating will be July 31.
LIFELIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL - WORTHING, SD - SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010 Free Admission - Plan now to see David Crowder Band, MercyMe, The Almost, Leeland, Family Force 5, Remedy Drive, Lincoln Brewster, Group 1 Crew, Downhere, Francesca Battistelli, Needtobreathe and many more. To find more information about Lifelight, go to www.lifelight.org.
USED CARPET WITH JUTE BACKING is needed for Bethlehem Revisited. Storage has been arranged at an off-site location. Please do not bring used carpet to church. Call Chris at 546-6541 to arrange a time for you to deliver your used carpet. Questions? Call Judy at 546-4703.
GROCERY CART emphasis for this month is "Pack for a Picnic". Let's fill the cart with Ketchup, Mustard, Pringles, Napkins, Paper Towels... Christian Needs has also expressed a need for: Jelly, Pickles, Cooking Oil, Mayo, Granola Bars, Cookies, Crackers, Rice, Maple Syrup, Sugar, Canned Fruit, Juice (Apple, Orange, tomato, etc.), Bottled Water.
WE'RE SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR DONATIONS! Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and Mt. Ararat Hope Fund are dependant on your donations. Also remember the items that can be used by the Do-Day women: Campbell's soup labels, pop can tabs, sheets, blankets & odd & ends of material to make quilts. There are also collection boxes in the lobby for old cell phones and old Bibles. Thanks!!!
THE COUNCIL FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is in need of personal care items, especially shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and pump hand-soap. If you need or want to help, please call the 24-hour toll-free crisis line at 258-7233 or 1-800-982-7233.
REMINDER: Please save those 1st class US and International stamps for Tubfrim.
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