Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cory H., recovering from an appendectomy; Ruby S., recovering from knee replacement surgery; Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† LENT starts Wednesday, February 14, with our Ash Wednesday services. We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† LENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKS  We have devotional books to share with the congregation this Lent season.  “Be Gracious to Me” devotional books are available in the Narthex on the information table next to Portals of Prayer.  Please take only one copy per family.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT CLASS OFFERING  Offerings for the first quarter from Sunday School and Adult Bible class will be given to the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin.

† 2023 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2023 tax year, please talk to Sandy Dickey or Denise Golden or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cory H., recovering from an appendectomy; Ruby S., recovering from knee replacement surgery; Cindy E. continuing her recovery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† LENT starts Wednesday, February 14, with our Ash Wednesday services. We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent. Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT CLASS OFFERING  Offerings for the first quarter from Sunday School and Adult Bible class will be given to the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  The 2024 flower chart still has some empty spots.  If you would like to put flowers on the altar, please sign up on the list hanging on the wall by the water fountain.  It’s a wonderful way to honor a loved one,   celebrate a special occasion, or to say “thank you, Lord” for blessings received.  You can also contact Diana E.

† 2023 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2023 tax year, please talk to Sandy D. or Denise G. or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Cory H., recovering from an appendectomy; Ruby S., recovering from knee replacement surgery; Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim Bracht, undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  The 2024 flower chart still has some empty spots.  If you would like to put flowers on the altar, please sign up on the list hanging on     the wall by the water fountain.  It’s a wonderful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or to say “thank you, Lord” for blessings received.  You can also contact Diana  Endicott at (417) 438-4004.

† 2023 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2023 tax year, please talk to Sandy Dickey or Denise Golden or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† LUTHERAN WITNESS  It’s about your faith, your church, your world.  If you would like to subscribe to or renew a subscription to The Lutheran Witness, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex or give the church office a call, 358-1325. The annual cost is $20.65.  Please designate “Lutheran  Witness” if placing your payment in the offering plate.  The 2024 subscription year begins in April.

† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruby S., recovering from knee replacement surgery; Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim Bracht, undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU for the kind Christmas wishes, cards, and gifts. The generosity of everyone at Good Shepherd is always a blessing to our family and we are thankful for each of you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   ~ Pastor, Megan, Avery, Elias, & Peter

† ALTAR FLOWERS The 2024 flower chart still has some empty spots. If you would like to put flowers on the altar, please sign up on the list hanging on the wall by the water fountain. It’s a wonderful way to honor a loved one,   celebrate a special occasion, or to say “thank you, Lord” for blessings received. You can also contact Diana E.

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

† 2023 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2023 tax year, please talk to Sandy D. or Denise G. or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† LUTHERAN WITNESS It’s about your faith, your church, your world. If you would like to subscribe to or renew a subscription to The Lutheran Witness, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex or give the church office a call, 358-1325. The annual cost is $20.65. Please designate “Lutheran Witness” if placing your payment in the offering plate. The 2024 subscription year begins in April.