Announcements

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us on Wednesday, November 25, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† NEW SERVICE OPTIONS  We are offering a ‘Service of the Word’ on the first and third Sunday’s of the month and a ‘Service of the Sacrament’ on the second and fourth Sundays. The next Service of the Word will be at 7:45 am on Sunday, December 6. A Service of the Word is essentially a regular Sunday service without communion. Because these are high precaution services we encourage everyone to wear masks and will have minimal singing as we have done with our current Wednesday morning services.  A Service of the Sacrament will be a communion service that will be structurally similar to the one used for drive-up communion (confession and absolution, a short reading, a short message, etc.).

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and prepay Diana Endicott.  The cost is $8.00 each. 

† EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday          7:45 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)                                   9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                       10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

Monday       6:00 pm GSLC Friends Bible Study
Tuesday      6:30 am Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion
Thursday                     Happy Thanksgiving

Next Sunday  9:00 am Service of the Word & Sacrament
                         10:15 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cindy E., undergoing surgery on November 18, Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage;  Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us on Wednesday, November 25, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† NEW SERVICE OPTIONS  We plan to offer a ‘Service of the Word’ on the first and third Sunday’s of the month (beginning Nov. 15) and a ‘Service of the Sacrament’ on the second and fourth Sundays (beginning Nov. 22).  A Service of the Word is essentially a regular Sunday service without communion.  Because these are high precaution services we encourage everyone to wear masks and will have minimal singing as we have done with our current Wednesday      morning services.  A Service of the Sacrament will be a communion service that will be structurally similar to the one used for drive-up communion (confession and absolution, a short reading, a short message, etc.).

† CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  Parts for our program will be assigned soon, so we need to know which children would like to be involved.  If you would like your children to participate, even if you aren’t currently attending Sunday School, please let us know because we would like to include as may kids as we can. Please let your Sunday School teacher know or you can contact the church office by phone at 358-1325 or email at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com. 

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and prepay Diana Endicott.  The cost is $8.00 each. 

† BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

16 — Ellie H.
16 — Christy M.
17 — Glenn M.
21 — Gloria E.
15 — Chuck & Karen P.
16 — Joe & Sandy L.
17 — Dennis & Anita M.
18 — Al & Ruth B.
18 — Gary & Janet S.
20 — David & Cindy E. 

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Karen Perkins in honor of her wedding anniversary and family birthdays.

† EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday          7:45 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)                                                              9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                       10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

Monday                         6:00 pm GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday                         6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study
                                      5:30 pm  Stephen Ministry

Wednesday                11:00 am  Worship Service
                                   6:30 pm  Jr. Confirmation Class

Thursday                       10:00 am  Bible Study

Next Sunday              7:45 am  Service of the Sacrament (High Precaution)

          9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
           10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage;  Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us on Wednesday, November 25, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† DRIVE-UP COMMUNION  Our next drive-up Communion will be this        Wednesday, November 11, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

† NEW SERVICE OPTIONS  We plan to offer a ‘Service of the Word’ on the first and third Sunday’s of the month (beginning Nov. 15) and a ‘Service of the Sacrament’ on the second and fourth Sundays (beginning Nov. 22).  A Service of the Word is essentially a regular Sunday service without communion.  Because these are high precaution services we encourage everyone to wear masks and will have minimal singing as we have done with our current Wednesday      morning services.  A Service of the Sacrament will be a communion service that will be structurally similar to the one used for drive-up communion (confession and absolution, a short reading, a short message, etc.).

† CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  Parts for our program will be assigned soon, so we need to know which children would like to be involved.  If you would like your children to participate, even if you aren’t currently attending Sunday School, please let us know because we would like to include as may kids as we can. Please let your Sunday School teacher know or you can contact the church office by phone at 358-1325 or email at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com. 

POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and prepay Diana E.  The cost is $8.00 each. 

† BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

8– Jan G.
14– Ruby C. (7)
14– Amy P.
8– Ed & Betty E.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Greg and Denise G.

† EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday                            9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament                                                                   10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

Monday                         6:00 pm GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday                         6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday            2:00 – 3:00 pm  Drive-up Communion                                                                                       6:30 pm  Jr. Confirmation Class

Thursday                       10:00 am  Bible Study

Next Sunday                 7:45 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)

                                         9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament

                                       10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jack H., at St. Luke’s in Carthage;  Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING CHURCH  Our next Wednesday morning worship service will be this Wednesday, November 4, at 11:00 am.  The next drive-up  Communion will be on Wednesday, November 11, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. 

† CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  The Christian Education Board is considering plans for this year’s winter plans, including the annual Children’s Christmas Program. We would like to hear from families with children about your interest in participating in a program, either in person or by pre-recording a part for the program.  Please contact the church office by email or phone OR let Sunday School teachers know if your child is interested in participating and what your preferences would be regarding their participation.  Thank you!

† BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

2– Jan B.
2– Rachel H.
3– Mia H. (9)
4– Gretchen O.
7– Kathy S.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Gary and    Jan Bratton in honor of their birthdays.

† EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday        9:00 am  Worship Service with Holy Communion
                      10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

Monday        6:00 pm GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday         6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study
                         6:30 pm  LWML
                         7:00 pm  Elders’ Meeting

Wednesday    11:00 am  Worship Service
                           6:30 pm  Jr. Confirmation Class

Thursday        10:00 am  Bible Class

Next Sunday   9:00 am  Worship Service with Holy Communion
                        10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class