Classes: The usual policy is that whenever the Carthage Schools close due to bad weather, all classes at the church will also be cancelled.
Church Services: When we’re having extreme weather, watch the KOAM-TV scroll cancellation notices on the bottom of your television screen for possible church service cancellations.
PARKING: If you need assistance parking when the lot is snowy, pull your car under the breezeway and ask for assistance from an usher.
† 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 3rd 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 3rd 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.