Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS Renee B., at Mercy-McCunne Brooks; Jody G., Audrey M., Janice H.’s mother, in extended care; Ruth H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  This year a total of 1,371items have been donated to Crosslines of Carthage.  Wow, that was more than twice the amount Good Shepherd gave last year!  A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this worthwhile support of our community and made this our biggest donation yet!

† LWML BAKE SALE  It’s time for the 3^rd annual LWML Valentines Bake Sale today between services and after the late service.  Make sure to stop by the table and get some delicious goodies!  Thanks to those who donated baked goods.

† PASTORAL CONFERENCE Due to a change, the Pastoral Conference will be held here on Monday.

† BAPTISMAL NAPKINS  We are running low on Baptismal Napkins and rather than buy them, as they can be rather expensive, we were wondering if anyone would be willing to make some. If you have cloth to donate, are willing to make some napkins, or just have some questions, please talk with Pastor or Denise at the church office.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP  There will be a planning meeting today at 6:00 pm for the 70 and Over banquet and other activities.  Parents are encouraged to attend to help with the planning.  We will continue our discussion of Relationships 101.

† LADIES’ NIGHT OUT DINNER  This year’s Ladies’ Night Out Dinner is next Sunday 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.  There is more information in the    February Newsletter.  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.

† LENT starts Wednesday the 18^th and we will again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent.    Part of the passion story of Jesus will be read each week.  Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† 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.

† 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 Jody G., Audrey M., Janice H.’s mother, in extended care; Ruth H., Carol L., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  Today is the Super Bowl, or Souper Bowl as we’ve been calling it.  Through the month of January we have collected canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage.  So far, a total of 575 items have been donated.  We will let you know the final total after the items brought today are tallied.  Thanks to everyone who participated in this worth while support of our community.

† 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 next Sunday for some delicious goodies!

† SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING today after the late service.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will not be going ice skating today.  There will be a planning meeting next Sunday at 6:00 pm.

† 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.  There is more information in the February Newsletter.  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.

† LWML will meet this Tuesday, at 6:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall.

† PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE MEETING  We are excited to  announce the formation of a committee to move forward on the new playground for our children.  Our first meeting will be held on  Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 pm, in the Sr. High Sunday School room. 

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

† THRIVENT MEETING  Our next Thrivent Chapter meeting will be Monday, February 2, at 6:30 pm, at Peace Lutheran Church.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

† 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 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.