Announcements

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

† NEW YEAR’S SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION  There will be a special New Year’s Eve service on Wednesday evening beginning at 7:00.  During the service we will also remember those loved ones who are now in God’s grace and comfort.  Begin the New Year worshiping the Lord.

† MANY THANKS to all those who worked so hard to make the Children’s Program a wonderful success.  We thank director, Shelley W., the many helpers and all the parents.  You are appreciated!  Thank you, children, for your special message.

† MIDWEEK CLASSES & ACTIVITIES will resume on Wednesday,   January 7, 2015.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will not meet this Thursday, Dec. 25, or next Thursday, Jan. 1.  Class will resume on Thursday, Jan. 8.

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

† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS  The elected church officers for 2015 will be installed next Sunday, January 4.

† 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 in January.  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.

† STEPHEN MINISTRY is a program of Christ caring for people through caring people.  We are in the process of developing our GSLC Stephen Ministry.  More information will be coming to you in the next few weeks and months.  For more information now, you can contact Curt S., Janet C., Brenda D., Clarice O., or Earl K.

† FLOWER CHART, 2015  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.

† 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 Linda D., recovering at home; Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F., Karen L., recovering from surgery; Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Damon and Lauren F. at the baptism of their daughter, Makenna Nicole F., this morning during the late service.  Makenna was born June 22, 2014.  Her sponsors are her aunt, Katie C., and her uncle, Adam S.  We ask God’s blessings on Makenna and her family.

† NEW MEMBERS  We receive and welcome today as new members, Donya A., Matt H. and Jason O., through Adult Confirmation.  We are glad to have you as part of our congregation!

† THE FUMBLY, BUMBLY ANGELS  Our Sunday School Christmas Program will be held this evening at 7:00 pm.  Along with a rehearsal    during Sunday School today, there will be a rehearsal after the late service.  Come and enjoy hearing about the good news of our saviors’ birth being shared by our children!

† SPECIAL SERVICES THIS WEEK

7:00 pm Wed. Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion.

10:45 am Thurs. Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.

† CHRISTMAS CAROLING  Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a congregational Christmas caroling evening tomorrow, Dec. 22,  at 5:00 pm.  There will be hot chocolate and cookies for everyone to share.  Come and join in warming the hearts of others this season!

† MIDWEEK CLASSES & ACTIVITIES will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will not meet this Thursday, Dec. 25, or next Thursday, Jan. 1.  Class will resume on Thursday, Jan. 8.

† 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 in January.  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.

† INVITATION POSTCARDS  Due to a special donation, a special  postcard will be mailed to many people in the area around the church     inviting them to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.  If you see someone you don’t recognize, welcome them warmly; they may be one of our neighbors.  There are extra postcards on the table that you are welcome to take and give to anyone you would like to personally invite.

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas (as in the past, it’s yours to take home after Christmas), please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana E. about payment, and if you have any questions.

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

† IN OUR PRAYERS Wynette Q. and her family, at the death of her father; Linda D.,recovering at home; Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F., Karen L., recovering from surgery; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.

† ADVENT  We are in the Advent season of the church year, the time before Christmas when we prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Savior.  Plan to attend the Mid-week Advent service on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11:00 am or 7:00 pm.

† COMFORT IN SORROW  This Thursday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 pm, Pastor and Earl invite those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one to join them for a special evening that will include devotion and prayer, learning about the phases of grief, and comfort from God’s Word.  It will be a time of getting together to encourage one another and build each other up!  If you feel you could benefit  from this, please join us!

† EVERGREEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL (LCMS) is situated in the midst of a low income, high crime area of Detroit, MI.  The lives of the children who attend Evergreen are often touched by bullying, intimidation, and gang violence. Evergreen Lutheran School provides Christian Education in a safe and caring environment.  GSLC Sunday School offerings are now going to support this unique inner city ministry.

† WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER  All Good Shepherd women are invited to a Christmas party this evening, at 5 pm, at Rollins Creek Clubhouse (east end of Fairview).  Dinner will be served and entertainment provided by the CHS show choir!  We will reveal our Secret Sisters with a gift and anyone can play the ornament exchange game if you bring a wrapped ornament!  Please RSVP on the narthex table so we can plan seating and food.  Questions: Contact Jennifer S.

† CHRISTMAS CAROLING  Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a congregational Christmas caroling evening on Monday, Dec. 22, at 5:00 pm.  There will be hot chocolate and cookies for everyone to share.  Come and join in warming the hearts of others this season!

† SECRET SISTERS  If you would like to participate in the Secret Sister program for 2015, please take a form from the table in the narthex, fill it out, and return it to Jennifer Shannon, Brenda K., or Judy G. by December 14.  You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.

† THE FUMBLY, BUMBLY ANGELS  OurSunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 21, at 7:00 pm.  Rehearsal will be held during the Sunday School hour today.  Along with Sunday School time, there will be  rehearsals after the late service today and on December 21.  Help your children get excited about being involved.  It is a wonderful and fun way for them to learn about and spread the news of Jesus’ birth!

† 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 in January.  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.

† INVITATION POSTCARDS  Due to a special donation, a special postcard will be mailed to many people in the area around the church inviting them to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.  If you see someone you don’t recognize, welcome them warmly; they may be one of our neighbors.

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas (as in the past, it’s yours to take home after Christmas), please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana E. about payment, and if you have any questions.

† IN OUR PRAYERS Linda D., awaiting test results; Ruth H., under- going rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F., Karen L.,recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), receiving Hospice care; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.

† ADVENT  We are in the Advent season of the church year, the time before Christmas when we prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Savior.  Plan to attend the Mid-week Advent services on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.

† ADVENT SCHEDULE  During Advent, the Wednesday evening classes will have earlier times to allow for Advent Services at 7:00 pm.  Band practice will remain at 5:30 pm; Midweek, Jr Confirmation, Bible Study and Men’s Ensemble practice will all begin at 6:00 pm during Advent.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet this evening here at the church at 6:00to plan for this month’s events.

† THE ELDERS will meet this evening at 7:30 pm instead of Monday.

† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday at 6:00 pm.

† EVERGREEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL (LCMS) is situated in the midst of      a low income, high crime area of Detroit, MI.  The lives of the children who attend Evergreen are often touched by bullying, intimidation, and gang violence.  Evergreen Lutheran School provides Christian Education in a safe and caring   environment.  GSLC Sunday School offerings are now going to support this unique inner city ministry.

† THE WEDNESDAY AM SCRIPTURE STUDY CLASS will not meet during the Advent season.  The class will resume on Wednesday, January 7, at 10:30 am.

† WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER  All Good Shepherd women are invited to a Christmas party next Sunday, Dec. 14, at 5 pm, at Rollins Creek Clubhouse (east end of Fairview).  Dinner will be served and entertainment provided by the CHS show choir!  We will reveal our Secret Sisters with a gift and anyone can play the ornament exchange game if you bring a wrapped ornament!  Please RSVP on the narthex table so we can plan seating and food.  Questions: Contact Jennifer S.

† SECRET SISTERS  If you would like to participate in the Secret Sister program for 2015, please take a form from the table in the narthex, fill it out, and return it to Jennifer S., Brenda K., or Judy G. by December 14.  You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.

† THE FUMBLY, BUMBLY ANGELS  OurSunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 21, at 7:00 pm.  Rehearsal will be held during the Sunday School hour today.  Along with Sunday School time, there will be  rehearsals after the late service on both December 14 & 21.  Help your children get excited about being involved.  It is a wonderful and fun way for them to learn about and spread the news of Jesus’ birth!

† INVITATION POSTCARDS  Due to a special donation, a special post card will be mailed to many people in the area around the church inviting them to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.  If you see someone you don’t recognize, welcome them warmly; they may be one of our neighbors.

POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas (as in the past, it’s yours to take home after Christmas), please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana Endicott about payment, and if you have any questions