Announcements — December 28, 2014
† 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.