Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS Jody G., Audrey M., Janice Hammer’s mother, in extended care; Carol L., recovering at home; Ruth H. undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Paula B.,April K,  undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  Through the month of January we have been collecting canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage.  Next Sunday is the Super Bowl, or Souper Bowl as we’ve been calling it.  So if you haven’t had a chance to participate yet, please bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.  Let’s finish strong and make this our best donation yet!

† LWML BAKE SALE  It’s time for the 3^rd annual LWML Valentines Bake Sale.  It will be held between services and after the late service on Sunday, February 8.  All are welcome to donate a baked good for the table.  Come prepared that Sunday for some delicious goodies!

† CALENDAR BLUNDER  On the calendar in the January Newsletter, the communion Sunday schedule is opposite.  There will be communion in late service today.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF & TEACHERS’ MEETING  Today   there will be a Sunday School staff & teachers’ meeting after the late     service.  Sara Thomasson, Director of Christian Education, would like those involved in Sunday School to get together and let her know how things are going and start planning for this year.  A light lunch will be   provided!

† VOTERS’ MEETING  There will be a Voters’ Meeting this evening at 7:00 pm.  Along with other business, there will be a vote on the Elders’ recommendation to hire an Intentional Interim Pastor when Pastor Schnackenberg retires.  All members, 18 years of age and older, are       eligible to be a part of the voters’ assembly.

† USHER SCHEDULE  The 2015 usher schedules are on the round table in the narthex.  If you have agreed to be an usher this year, make sure to look for yours in the box.  Thanks for your service to Good Shepherd.

† LADIES’ NIGHT OUT DINNER  Mark your calendars!  This year’s Ladies’ Night Out Dinner has been scheduled for Sunday, February 15, at 5:00 pm.  Along with dinner, served by the men, there will be entertainment provided by the Garms Family, a traveling gospel singing group.  Watch for more information in the February Newsletter.

† LYF ICE SKATING  The Lutheran Youth Fellowship is planning to go ice skating in Springfield next Sunday.  All the details have not been worked out yet; there will be more information to come.

† 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are ready for you to pick up.  They are on the round table in the narthex.

† 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.

† 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.

 

† IN OUR PRAYERS Sue V, following shoulder surgery; Jody G, at Freeman Hospital; Audrey M, Janice Hammer’s mother, at Mercy in Joplin; April K., diagnosed with breast cancer; Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Karen L.,  recovering from surgery; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.

† IMMANUEL LUTHERAN BELL CHOIR  A big thank you to Immanuel Lutheran’s Bell Choir, who will be playing for us in both services today.  Such a wonderful addition to our service this morning!

† GRIEF SUPPORT  Thursday, January 22, at 5:00 pm, there will be a time together for prayer and support for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone they have loved.  It will be led by Pastor and Earl Kirn.

† CALENDAR BLUNDER  On the calendar in the January Newsletter, the communion Sunday schedule is opposite.  There will be communion in early service today. There will be communion in late service on Jan. 25.    Sorry for any confusion.

† THANK YOU for all the cards and the prayers at the recent loss of Fred’s mother.  We appreciate it!        ~ Fred & Diana E.  

† SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF & TEACHERS’ MEETING  On Sunday, January 25, there will be a Sunday School staff & teachers’ meeting after the late service.  Sara Thomasson, Director of Christian Education, would like those involved in Sunday School to get together and let her know how things are going and start planning for this year.  A light lunch will be   provided!

† VOTERS’ MEETING  There will be a Voters’ Meeting on Sunday, January 25, at 7:00 pm.  Along with other business, there will be a vote    on the Elders’ recommendation to hire an Intentional Interim Pastor when  Pastor Schnackenberg retires.  All members, 18 years of age and older are eligible to be a part of the voters’ assembly.

† 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.  Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are ready for you to pick up.  They are on the round table in the narthex.

† FLOWER URN  Diana Endicott has been unable to find the metal & glass urn that she uses to place the flowers on the altar most Sundays.  If you accidentally took it home or know where it is, she’d appreciate it if you would bring it back or let her know where to find it.  Thanks for your help.

† 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.

† 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.

 

† IN OUR PRAYERS Fred E. and family, at the death of Fred’s mother; Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Karen L., recovering from surgery; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CALENDAR BLUNDER  On the calendar in the January Newsletter, the communion Sunday schedule is opposite.  There will be communion in late service on Jan. 11 & 25.  There will be communion in early service on Jan. 18.  Sorry for any confusion.

† FLOWER URN  Diana E. has been unable to find the metal & glass urn that she uses to place the flowers on the altar most Sundays.  If you accidentally took it home or know where it is, she would appreciate it if you would bring it back or let her know where to find it.  Thanks for your help.

† CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  Today, during the Sunday School hour, there will be another informational meeting led by the Elders concerning Pastor’s retirement.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet this evening at the church at 6:00 pm.

† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet tonight at 7:00 pm.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF & TEACHERS’ MEETING  On Sunday, January 25, there will be a Sunday School staff & teachers’ meeting after the late service.  Sara T., Director of Christian Education, would like those involved in Sunday School to get together and let her know how things are going and start planning for this year.  A light lunch will be provided!

† 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.       Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are ready for you to pick up.  They are on the round table 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.

† FLOWER CHART  There are several empty spots coming up on the flower chart. 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.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2015 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2014 envelopes and use only the 2015 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.

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

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new Quarterlies are on the table by the    nursery in the narthex.  Ladies, remember to pick one up!

† POINSETTIAS  There are extra poinsettias from Christmas on the round table in the narthex.  Anyone who would like a poinsettia is welcome to take one.

 

† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Karen L.,recovering from surgery; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CALENDAR BLUNDER  On the calendar in the January Newsletter, the communion Sunday schedule is opposite.  There will be communion in early service on Jan. 4 & 18.  There will be communion in late service on Jan. 11 & 25.  Sorry for any confusion.

† MIDWEEK CLASSES & ACTIVITIES will resume this Wednesday, Jan. 7.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will resume Jan. 8, at 9:30 am.

† SCRIPTURE STUDY  The Wednesday morning Scripture Study group will resume on January 7, at 10:30 am.

† 2015 CHURCH OFFICERS INSTALLED TODAY  We are grateful to the following members of the congregation who were elected to serve this year in the following positions:

President: David W.

Vice-President:   Jim B.

Secretary: Clarice O.

Treasurer: Glenn M.

Financial Secretary: Luke H.

Elders: Greg G.

Don L.

Trustees:   Joe L.

Dir. of Christian Ed: Sara T.

† FLOWER URN  Diana E. has been unable to find the metal & glass urn that she uses to place the flowers on the altar most Sundays.  If you accidentally took it home or know where it is, she would appreciate it if you would bring it back or let her know where to find it.  Thanks for your help.

† CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  Next Sunday, January 11, during the Sunday School hour, there will be another informational meeting led by the Elders concerning Pastor’s retirement.  Check your January Newsletter for the Elders’ note that contains more information about this meeting.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet Sunday, Jan. 11, at 6:00 pm.

† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet next Sunday, January 11, at 7:00 pm.

† 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.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2015 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2014 envelopes and use only the 2015 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.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Ladies, remember to pick one up!

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

† THRIVENT MEETING  Our next Thrivent Chapter meeting will be held at 6:30 pm on Monday, Jan. 5, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  We will be planning chapter activities for the next 6 months.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  You can contact Daryl Weinkein at 499-3119 with any questions.