News and Notes for Sunday, November 4, 2012

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This morning through the water and the Word of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, God will declare Everett Porter Hanks and Abigail Helen Dassero as His very own children whom He dearly loves and with whom He is well pleased. Everett’s parents are Allan and Karey (nee Barney) Hanks. His God parents are James Mason (Brian Dassero is standing in for James) and Janette Hanks–Dassero. Abigail’s parents are Brain Dassero and Janette Hanks–Dassero. Her Godparents are Allan and Karey Hanks. We give praise to God for giving Everett and Abigail the new birth of life with God. We sincerely pray that as they grow in years, they will be brought up in the Lord and be brought to the Lord’s House so that through God’s Word and Sacraments they will grow in the Christian faith and remain steadfast in that faith all the days of their lives and obtain life eternal in heaven.

Thrivent Chapter Elections - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be hosting the coffee hour today. If you would like to become a Thrivent member, please see Betty Wood for an application. 

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Ludwig & Barbara Delity on the occasion of their 47th Wedding Anniversary.

Coffee Hour Host Today is Thrivent. Thank you for hosting! 

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 5 Carolyn Duttweiler, Diane Vossler; Nov. 7 Barry Gridley, Natalie Taylor; Nov. 8 Bernice Distrola; Nov. 9 Matthew Gridley.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 6 Ludwig & Barbara Delity. 

We Thank the 139 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• October 2012 offerings received: $12,403.12.
• October 2012 offerings needed: $11,538.48.
• Year to date received: $128,071.35.
• Year to date needed: $126,923.28. 

Those Who Serve Today, November 4, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 11, 2012:

• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 11, 2012:

• 1 King 17:8-16.
• Hebrews 9:24-28.
• Mark 12:38-44.