Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery; Dr. Raymond G., recovering from knee surgery;  Leah E., the Chapman’s granddaughter, recovering after surgery; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL  We are in need of two individuals who would be willing to alternate weeks teaching our 6^th through 12^th grade Sunday School students.  This commitment would start in January and go through May.  If you are willing to serve our congregation in this manner please contact Kayla Hyland.

† THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE Be sure to join us Wednesday, November 26, at 7:00 pm, for our Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† LFCS SEASON OF SHARING The tree in the narthex has ornaments provided by the Joplin area Lutheran Family and Children’s Services.  These ornaments are for a specific child.  If you would like to sponsor that specific child, please take the ornament and it will have their age, size, and interests.  Then purchase gifts for that child for up to $75 total.  It might be helpful for two or three families to share an ornament.  The unwrapped items need to be back under the tree by Sunday, December 7.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM This year’s Christmas program will be held the evening of Sunday, December 14.  We will start practicing during the Sunday School hour on November 23.  If you would like your children to participate please let us know as soon as possible.  You can do this by letting your child’s Sunday School teacher know or by contacting Kayla H.

† YOUTH EVENT Come and join Pastor Mehl for bowling and indoor putt-putt on Saturday, November 22, at Grace Lanes just off the square in Carthage.  The event will go from 9:30 am until around noon.

† TREASURER NOTE For the ten months ended this October, our paid expenses totaled $203,863 while our income totaled $195,368 leaving us with a deficit of $8,495.  Our budgeted income and expense year to date is $203,119.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Dr. Raymond G., recovering from knee surgery;  Leah E., the Chapman’s granddaughter, recovering after surgery; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEW BANNER  Thank you Karen M. and Mary P. for the beautiful new  banner.

† NOVEMBER NEWSLETTERS The November Newsletters are on the information table in the Narthex.  Please pick up a copy.

† HOBO DINNER  Thanks to the Fellowship Committee and everyone who helped put the wonderful Hobo Dinner together last Sunday.  What a fun evening of fellowship.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM  This year’s Christmas program will be held the evening of Sunday, December 14.  We will start practicing songs during Sunday School soon.  Parts will need to be assigned, so we would love to know which children would like to be involved.  If you would like your children to participate please let us know as soon as possible.  You can do this by letting your child’s Sunday School teacher know,  by contacting Kayla H., or you can contact the church office by phone at 358-1325 or email at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com.

† CROSSLINES OF CARTHAGE is asking for some extra donations.  There is a flyer on the round table the in the narthex.  Please consider giving!

† YOUTH EVENT  Come and join Pastor Mehl for bowling and indoor putt-putt on Saturday, November 22, at Grace Lanes just off the square in Carthage.  The event will go from 9:30 am until around noon.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Dr. Raymond G., recovering from knee surgery;  Leah E., the Chapman’s granddaughter, undergoing another cancer surgery on November 3-4; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer;   Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NOVEMBER NEWSLETTERS  The November Newsletters are on the information table in the Narthex.  Please pick up a copy.

† HOBO DINNER  The Fellowship Committee will be hosting a Hobo Dinner on tonight at 5:00 pm.  Bring your own pot to eat from (anything but a bowl) and join us for a hobo soup dinner.  Please bring some soup to contribute.  We encourage you to come dressed in your “best” Hobo attire.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM This year’s Christmas program will be held the evening of Sunday, December 14.  We will start practicing songs during Sunday School soon.  Parts will need to be assigned, so we would love to know which children would like to be involved.  If you would like your children to participate please let us know as soon as possible.  You can do this by letting your child’s Sunday School teacher know,  by contacting Kayla H., or you can contact the church office by phone at 358-1325 or email at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com.

† CROSSLINES OF CARTHAGE is asking for some extra donations.  There is a flyer on the round table the in the narthex.  Please consider giving!

† YOUTH EVENT  Come and join Pastor Mehl for bowling and indoor putt-putt on Saturday, November 22, at Grace Lanes just off the square in Carthage.  The event will go from 9:30 am until around noon.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Dr. Raymond G., recovering from knee surgery at Mercy in Carthage, Leah E., the Chapman’s granddaughter, undergoing another cancer surgery on November 3-4; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† 2026 OFFICERS  At last Sunday’s regular quarterly Voters’ Meeting the officers for the 2026 church year were elected.  These are the elected officers for 2026:

President – Chad K.                 Vice-President – Fred E.

Secretary – Karen M.                     Financial Secretary – Cheri E.

Treasurer– David E.                     Board of Christian Ed. Chair-  Kayla H.

Elders -Kelby M., Bradley M., Eric P., Shawn P., Walter R., Adam T.

Trustee – Ron N., John N., Jared B., Tony Q., Jarrett E., Doug S.

Thanks to those men and women who are currently serving as officers and may God continue to bless our congregation through those who will serve in 2026.

† HOBO DINNER  The Fellowship Committee will be hosting a Hobo Dinner on November 2, starting at 5:00 pm.  Bring your own pot to eat from (anything but a bowl) and join us for a hobo soup dinner.  Please bring some soup to contribute.  We encourage you to come dressed in your “best” Hobo attire.

† LWML Fall Gathering (Rally) on November 1, in Freistatt, from 9:30 am-3:00 pm. Let Jennifer S. know if you’d like to attend and/or carpool.  New socks, underwear and monetary donations are being collected for the ingathering.  A basket is labeled in the narthex for donations. Thank you!