The Back Page - from September 15, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INTERIM/CALL PROCESS:  A list of candidates has been posted in the Library, along with a list of pre-call interview questions.  Interviews will begin after the Call Committee meets today.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 
There will be only ONE Worship Service on the following dates (the Basic Service/Bible Study will not be held on these dates)--

Sunday, Sept. 22:
  • 9am:  Divine Worship Service
  • 10:30am:  Question & Answer Session regarding the Revised Constitution and By-Laws.
  • 12:15pm: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans:  Economic Update Presentation 
Sunday, Sept. 29:
  • 10am:  Combined Service with Guest Pastor Tim Schenman
Sunday, Oct. 6:
  • 9am:  Divine Worship Service
  • 10:30am:   Special Voters Meeting for the Revised Constitution and By-Laws.

MEMORIAL FUNDS REPORT:  1) In honor of Claudia Walker, a cement bench with plaque was placed at St. Paul's Cemetery.  2) In honor of Gerald Tappe, 24 small print & 12 large print Bibles were purchased.  3) In honor of Larry Ross, 36 more Bibles were purchased.  Thank you to all who contributed to these memorials.
Carolyn Roth, Memorial Committee Chairman

GLC CHOIR:  New choir members are always welcome!  Please see Choir Director Jean Poff for details.

PRAYER CHAIN:  Please pick up your updated prayer chain list in your mailboxes.  We need to start using the new list on immediately. 

EVENTS:
LWML Meeting open to all congregants and guests!  On Wednesday, September 18th at 10:30am in the Social Hall, our featured speaker will be a representative from Ronald McDonald HouseAll Grace members--male and female--and their guests are invited to attend!  Our hostesses are preparing yummy desserts and beverages.  We are hoping for a great turnout for this event!!!

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans:  Economic Update, Sunday, September 22 at 12:15pm in the Social Hall.  Straight talk about current markets to help you answer important questions, like:  "Should I react to economic headlines?  Could my investments be doing better?  Is it time to change my financial strategy?"  Refreshments will be served.  There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.  The deadline to sign-up is Friday, September 20th.  

HELP NEEDED:
Samaritan's Purse:  Operation Christmas Child -- There is a large box in the Narthex for donated items, such as:  Toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash cloths, towels, Kleenex, socks, ball caps, watches, barrettes, hair ties, hard candy, small slinkys, sunglasses, yoyos, kazoos, coloring books, jump ropes, stickers, crayons, rulers, tablets, pens/pencils--generally, small toys, toiletry items, and school supplies!  Please NO chocolates or liquids!  Shoeboxes with removable lids are also needed!  Please bring all items to GLC no later than Wednesday, October 16th.  Contact Diane G. or Mary B. with any questions.

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