Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery and undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

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

† THANK YOU  A huge thank you to all of you who are part of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  Once again you have been very generous to your pastor and his family this Christmas season.  We would just like to take this opportunity to say that we appreciate all that you do with your gifts of time, resources and kind words.  We feel blessed to be here at Good Shepherd.  ~ The Mehl Family

† LWML will have their monthly meeting this Tuesday, January 6 at 6:30 PM. All women of the congregation are welcome to attend!

† ROCK will resume meeting this Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30 pm.

† SISTER CIRCLE will meet this Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 pm.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  The 2026 flower chart still has some empty spots.  If you would like to put flowers on the altar, please sign up on the list hanging on the wall by the water fountain.  It’s a wonderful way to honor a loved one,   celebrate a special occasion, or to say “thank you, Lord” for blessings received.  You can also contact Diana  E.

† 2025 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2025 tax year, please talk to Cheri Endicott or Denise Golden or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS  The elected church officers for 2026 will be installed next Sunday, January 11.

† IN OUR PRAYERS The Q. Family, at the death of Tony’s brother, Steve; Shirley N., recovering from back surgery and undergoing treatment for cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the  information table in the narthex.

† LWML QUARTERLIES The winter LWML Quarterlies are on the table in the narthex by the nursery.

† ROCK will not meet this Wednesday.  It  will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30 pm.

† SISTER CIRCLE will not meet this Wednesday.  It will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 pm.

† THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY will not meet this Thursday morning.  It will resume on Thursday, January 8.

† 2025 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2025 tax year, please talk to Cheri E. or Denise G. or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS The elected church officers for 2026 will be installed Sunday, January 11.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† A SWEATER FOR CHRISTMAS  A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the Sunday School Christmas Program last Sunday evening.  The children worked hard and had a great time sharing a wonderful message with their congregation.

† SPECIAL SERVICES

– 7:00 pm December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.

– 9:00 am December 25, Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the information table in the narthex.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The winter LWML Quarterlies are on the table in the narthex by the nursery.

† LFCS SEASON OF SHARING  Thanks to everyone who took an ornament to sponsor a child connected to Lutheran Family and Children’s Services.  The unwrapped items went to their office and they were very appreciative of our efforts.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2026 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2025 envelopes and use only the 2026 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 4.  If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† A SWEATER FOR CHRISTMAS  The children’s Christmas Program will be held this evening at 6:00 pm.  The children are excited to share the story of the Saviors birth with their congregation.  Please join us.

† SPECIAL SERVICES

– 7:00 pm December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.

– 9:00 am December 25, Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  The next Advent service will be this Wednesday, December 17, at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.

† ADVENT DEVOTIONALS  “The Clothing of the King” devotionals books are available in the Narthex on the information table next to Portals of Prayer. The new Winter Portals of Prayer are also there.

† LFCS SEASON OF SHARING  Thanks to everyone who took an ornament to  sponsor a child connected to Lutheran Family and Children’s Services.  The unwrapped items went to their office last week and they were very appreciative of our efforts.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2026 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2025 envelopes and use only the 2026 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 4.  If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.