Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Betty K., health recovery after minor surgery; Katherine R., suffering with Shingles; Virginia S., recovering from a broken arm; Jack H., back at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall;  Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† ANGEL TREE  A big Thank you to everyone who took an angel from the tree.  Our congregation sent a very generous number of items to the Salvation Army last week and they were extremely appreciative to get them!  Thanks for your support of this project!

† GOD’S PROMISE CAME TRUE  Please join us this evening for the Sunday School Christmas Program at 7:00 pm.  The students have worked hard and are very excited to share the story of Jesus’ birth with their church family!  There will be refreshments for everyone to enjoy after the program.

† THANK YOU  There were a number of people involved in helping to get the new church directory put together and we’d like to say Thank You to all of you!  It took a lot of help to finish the process and we appreciate all of you!  A special thanks to Karen M. for heading up the whole process.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  Copies of the new church directory are located on the information desk in the narthex.  Please take only one copy per family so we can make sure everyone gets one.  If you have an interest in helping to offset the cost, each directory was about $3.50.  In addition, if you would like an electronic copy of the directory, please use the sign-up sheet.  A copy will be emailed to you  sometime in January.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2018 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2017 envelopes and use only the 2018 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 7.  If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.  Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label.

† FLOWER CHART, 2018  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

† TUESDAY MORNING 9:30 AM BIBLE STUDY will be taking a break until the new year.  The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9, and will be studying the book of James.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide  midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent.  This year’s theme is “Savior of the Nations”.  Please join us!

† 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.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana Endicott with any questions and about payment.

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

† LOST AND FOUND items are located on a thin table under the education bulletin board in the Narthex. We will be getting rid of any Items that are not claimed by the end of the year.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., suffering with Shingles; Virginia S., recovering from a broken arm; Jack H., back at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be taking a break until the new year.  The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9, and will be studying the book of James.

† LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY  The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday-centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation this evening at 5:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the church.  It will be a salad supper, so please bring a salad to share.  Drinks and dessert will be provided.  There will be a Christmas ornament exchange for those who would like to participate and secret sisters will be revealed.  Come and join us for an evening of Christmas fun and festivities!  If you have questions, you can contact Lora W.

† ANGEL TREE  Thank you to everyone who took an angel from the tree. Please remember the unwrapped items need to be under the tree with the ornament attached today.  The packages will be taken to the Salvation Army this Wednesday.  This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† GOD’S PROMISE CAME TRUE  The Sunday School Christmas Program is scheduled for next Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 pm.  Along with working on the songs and speaking lines in Sunday School, there will be a rehearsal today after the late service.  A light lunch will be provided before we start rehearsal.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† DIRECTORY  The new church directory is almost complete!  If you would like an electronic copy of your photograph, please contact Karen M. or mumom52@hotmail.com.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide  midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent.  This year’s theme is “Savior of the Nations”.  Please join us!

† 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.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana E. with any questions and about payment.

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

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love,  comfort, and peace.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., suffering with Shingles; Virginia S., suffering from a broken arm after a fall; Jack H., back at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall;  Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for  cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† NEWSLETTER CORRECTION  The LWML will NOT meet this Tuesday evening, instead they will be hosting the Christmas party on December 10.

† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be taking a break until the new year.  The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9 and will be studying the book of James.

† LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY  The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday-centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation, Sunday, December 10, at 5:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the church.  It will be a salad supper, so please bring a salad to share.  Drinks and dessert will be provided.  There will be a Christmas ornament exchange for those who would like to participate and secret sisters will be revealed.  Come and join us for an evening of Christmas fun and festivities!  If you have questions, you can contact Lora W.

† ANGEL TREE  Thank you to everyone who took an angel from the tree.  Please remember to place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the ornament attached by next Sunday, December 10.  This project is being coordinated by  our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 pm.  Along with working on the songs and speaking lines     in Sunday School, there will be rehearsals today and next Sunday, December 10, after the late service.  A light lunch will be provided before we start rehearsal.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† DIRECTORY  The new church directory is almost complete!  If you would like an electronic copy of your photograph, please contact Karen M. or mumom52@hotmail.com.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide  midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during    Advent.  The first Advent service will be this Wednesday, December 6.  This year’s theme is “Savior of the Nations”.  Please join us!

† OLDER TABLET/IPAD  One of the props needed for the Sunday School Christmas Program this year is a tablet/Ipad.  It doesn’t have to be functional and the bigger the screen is the better.  If someone has one and would be willing to let the Sunday School borrow it, please contact Denise Golden, 438-7835.  It would be greatly appreciated.

† CONCRETE PILE REMOVAL  GSLC is in need of a place not too far from the church to dump the rest of the concrete pile left from our entry update.  Doug S. is willing and has equipment to take care of this, but is looking for a place close to the church to take it.  If you know of a place, please contact Doug, or the church office, 358-1325.

† 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.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana E. with any questions and about payment.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

IN OUR PRAYERS Joann W., recovering from gallbladder surgery; Virginia S., suffering from a broken arm after a fall; Jack H., back at home recovering; Janice H., recovering from knee surgery, Marcella M., recovering from a fall; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be taking a break until the new year. The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9 and will be studying the book of James.

ANGEL TREE There is a tree set up in the Narthex full of ornaments. The angels list suggested items for kids in need in our area. If you would like to participate, please take an ornament from the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the ornament attached. The items must be returned and placed under the tree by Sunday, December 10. This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army. Please consider taking an angel to help meet the needs of others in our community. Thanks for your support of this project.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 pm. Along with working on the songs and speaking lines in Sunday School, there will be rehearsals on Sunday, December 3 & 10, after the late service. A light lunch will be provided before we start rehearsal. Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent. The first Advent service will be on Wednesday, December 6. This year’s theme is “Savior of the Nations”. Please join us!

OLDER TABLET/IPAD One of the props needed for the Sunday School Christmas Program this year is a tablet/Ipad. It doesn’t have to be functional and the bigger the screen is the better. If someone has one and would be willing to let the Sunday School borrow it, please contact Denise Golden, 438-7835. It would be greatly appreciated.

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. The cost is $8.00 each. See Diana Endicott with any questions and about payment.

NURSERY/CRY ROOM Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.