The Back Page - January 27, 2013

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Vivian R., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., the family of Helga W., Lecila M., Stan T., Wayne P., Neil K., Joyce S., Dennis H., Noah, Bill S., and Dr. Tuffanelli.

INTERIM SMALL GROUP MEETINGS:  Our Small Group Meetings start TODAY.  All meetings are at 2 p.m. in the Social Hall.  Please see the enclosed sheet to see which meeting you are assigned to.  (TODAY:  Lastnames ALB to GAG.  FEB. 3:  GIB to LIL.  FEB 10:  LIN to ROS.  FEB 17:  ROT to WOO.)

SWEETHEART BREAKFAST:  Men, women and children are all invited to the Men’s Ministry gathering for its annual Sweetheart Breakfast at 9am on February 16th in the Social Hall.  The men will serve breakfast followed by some sing along entertainment.  The meal, fellowship and song is always enjoyable.  Please join us.  Rides will be provided for the asking.  Sign-up on the sheet you will find on a table in the Narthex.  Please sign up by February 13th.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAYS:  Help support IFM by contributing to the Bowl, Souper Bowl that is, on Sundays, February 3rd and 10th.  Matching funds will come from Thrivent.  Please make checks payable to:  Grace Lutheran Church, and in the memo line please write "Souper Bowl".

READ THE BIBLE IN TWO YEARS:  Let us know of your progress by checking off the progress sheet on the table in the Narthex.  Please pick up you January bookmark on the same table.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  We are in search of helpers for all ministries, including:  Properties, Outreach, Altar Guild, Ushers, Counting, and Fellowship.  Please contact the Office and we will put you in touch with the right leader!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  Thank you for your donations for 2012 to fund The Lutheran Hour on KNCO 830 on Sundays at 7:30 a.m.  We are now seeking funding for 2013.  Please use your 'Designated Offering' envelope to contribute.  Thank you!

OFFICE HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS:  1) Be sure to check and clean out your mailbox in the Library.  Thank you.  2) Submissions for the Bulletin are due to the Office no later than Wednesday afternoon.  You can call or email us at admin@gracelutherangv.org.  3) GLC Staff wants to thank the congregation for their kind and generous gift.  It is our pleasure to serve!