Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in February; Kathy P., suffering health issues;   Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Bradley and Donya M. at the baptism of their daughter, Kyris Elsie M., during the 8:15 am service this morning.  Kyris was born December 3, 2015.  Her sponsors are Justin M. and Cheryl G. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.

† DIALOG EVENTS  Many have participated in events led by Good Shepherd’s IIM
Transition team.  Participants describe their connection to Good Shepherd and listen to other members doing the same. Hoping to reach as many members as
possible, the team has two more scheduled events this month.  Between worship services today and after the late service next Sunday, team members will lead  sessions in the conference room near to the main entryway.  Your involvement will help your church prepare for new leadership.  Please make time to participate.

† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION  With the start of a new year it’s time again to set the calendar of events for Christian Education in 2016.  There will be a planning meeting on January 31, after the late service.  Anyone currently involved in or   interested in getting involved in our Christian Education program is encouraged   to attend.  There will be a light lunch provided during the meeting.

† SAVE THE DATE  The Annual Ladies Night Out Dinner is set for Sunday, February 14 at  5:00 pm.  Make plans to join us for this fun evening.  Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex, or call the church office, 358-1325, if you plan to attend, so we will know how much food to prepare.

† OFFERING STATEMENTS  The 2015 offering statements are on the round table in the narthex.  If you need your statement mailed, please contact the church office, 358-1325.

† LERT TRAINING  People with emergency response training can be given access to managed disaster zones to offer assistance.  Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin will offer Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training on Saturday February 27,  2016 from 8 AM to 4 PM.  Registration fee is $35 which includes manual, LCMS volunteer vest and lunch.  This will include FEMA training and you will receive a FEMA card.  For more information contact Kenneth Eby at (417) 529-0143 or K-eby@att.net.  There are forms about the LERT training on the round table in the narthex.

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular Voters’ Meeting is scheduled for this evening at 7:00 pm.  Along with the regular business, a call committee will need to be approved to begin the call process.

† HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY   Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage.  Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.  If you would prefer to give a monetary donation there are envelopes on the round table in the narthex.  The envelopes can be returned to Nan Borg or dropped off at the church office. Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† 2016 USHER SCHEDULES are on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions you can contact Tom D. or the church office at 358-1325.

† FLOWER CHART, 2016  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.

† 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  Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in January; Kathy P., suffering health issues;   Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† GUEST PASTOR  It is wonderful to have Pastor Schumacher, retired pastor from Grace in Aurora, and his wife, Elaine, here today.  Thank you, Pastor Schumacher, for handling the services.

† DIALOG EVENTS  Many have participated in events led by Good Shepherd’s IIM
Transition team.  Participants describe their connection to Good Shepherd and listen to other members doing the same. Hoping to reach as many members as
possible, the team has scheduled two more events for this month.  Between
worship services today and January 24, team members will lead sessions in the conference room near to the main entryway.  Your involvement will help your church prepare for new leadership.  Please make time to participate.

† 2016 USHER SCHEDULES are on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions you can contact Tom D. or the church office at 358-1325.

† DISASTER RESPONSE  Severe weather affected several states during the Christmas season this year, including our own area. We give thanks to God that no members of Good Shepherd have reported destruction of property leading to severe financial hardship. Today you have the opportunity to express your gratitude by helping others who were hurt by storms. Please consider contributing to the offering collected at the door which will be sent to the Lutheran Church––Missouri Synod for Disaster Response. 

† THE JR CONFIRMATION CLASS  will not meet today at 1:00 pm.  They will meet next Sunday, January 24.

† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will not meet this Tuesday.

† VOTERS’ MEETING  The regular Voters’ Meeting is scheduled for next Sunday at 7:00 pm.  Along with the regular business, a call committee will need to be approved to begin the call process.

† HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY   Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage.  Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.  If you would prefer to give   a monetary donation there are envelopes on the round table in the narthex.  The envelopes can be returned to Nan Borg or dropped off at the church office. Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† ED AND ELLEN L.  We received a letter from Sue L., the daughter of Ed and Ellen, letting us know that her parents had passed away within less than two months of each other at the end of 2015.  There will be a joint service held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mounds View, MN.  The letter from Sue is hanging on the bulletin board above the information desk.

† LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS  It’s about your faith, your church, your world.  Subscription cost is $15.96.  A sign up sheet is in the narthex and you can pay by simply writing a check to Good Shepherd and putting Lutheran Witness in the memo line.

† FLOWER CHART, 2016  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.

† 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  Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in January; Kathy P., suffering health issues;   Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† DIALOG EVENTS  Many have participated in events led by Good Shepherd’s IIM
Transition team.  Participants describe their connection to Good Shepherd and listen to other members doing the same. Hoping to reach as many members as
possible, the team has scheduled two more events for this month.  Between
worship services on Sunday, January 17 and January 24, team members will
lead sessions in the conference room near to the main entryway.  Your
involvement will help your church prepare for new leadership.  Please make
time to participate.

† 2016 USHER SCHEDULES are on the round table in the narthex.  If you have any questions you can contact Tom D. or the church office at 358-1325.

† DISASTER RESPONSE  Severe weather affected several states during the Christmas season this year, including our own area. We give thanks to God that no members of Good Shepherd have reported destruction of property leading to severe financial hardship. Today you have the opportunity to express your gratitude by helping others who were hurt by storms. Please consider contributing to the offering collected at the door which will be sent to the Lutheran Church––Missouri Synod for Disaster Response. 

† THE JR CONFIRMATION CLASS  will meet today at 1:00 pm.  They will not meet next Sunday, January 17.

† CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING  this evening at 7:00 pm.

† HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY   Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines   of Carthage.  Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.  If you would prefer to give a monetary donation there are envelopes on the round table in the narthex.  The envelopes can be returned to Nan Borg or dropped off at the church office. Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† ED AND ELLEN L. We received a letter from Sue L., the daughter of Ed and Ellen, letting us know that her parents had passed away within less than two months of each other at the end of 2015.  There will be a joint service held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mounds View, MN.  The letter from Sue is hanging on the bulletin board above the information desk.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2016 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2015 envelopes and use only the 2016 envelopes.  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.

† LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS  It’s about your faith, your church, your world.  Subscription cost is $15.96.  A sign up sheet is in the narthex and you can pay by simply writing a check to Good Shepherd and putting Lutheran Witness in the memo line.

† FLOWER CHART, 2016  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.

† 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 Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in January; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† THE JR CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet today at 1:00 pm.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY The Stephen Ministry Training class will meet tomorrow at 6:00 pm.

† 2016 CHURCH OFFICERS INSTALLED TODAY We are grateful to the following members of the congregation who were selected to serve this year in the following positions:
President: David W.
Vice-President: Jim B.
Secretary: Jan B.
Treasurer: Glenn M.
Financial Secretary: Luke H.
Elders: Rick C., Michael G., Greg G., Don L., John N., Rob S.
Trustees: Bill C., Joe L., Walter R., Doug S.
Dir. of Christian Ed: Denise G.

† CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING There will be a Church Council Meeting next Sunday, January 10, at 7:00 pm.

† HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage. Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs. If you would prefer to give a monetary donation there will be envelopes on the round table in the narthex. Everyone wins when we team up to help! 

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2016 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2015 envelopes and use only the 2016 envelopes beginning today.  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.

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

† LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS  It’s about your faith, your church, your world. Subscription cost is $15.96. A sign up sheet is in the narthex and you can pay by simply writing a check to Good Shepherd and putting Lutheran Witness in the memo line.

† POINSETTIAS  Remember, if you purchased a poinsettia it is yours to take home. Thank you for helping beautify the sanctuary.

† FLOWER CHART, 2016  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.

† 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.