Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER  Marilyn N., at home;  Jeanie D., Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer.

THANK YOU  We want to thank everyone for sympathy shown at the death of our Mom, Edna C.  Your cards, prayers, and memorials are greatly appreciated.  The family requests memorials be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.             ~The Edna C. Family

CHRISTMAS SHARING  The Evangelism Committee invites you to visit their “Christmas Outreach” table in the narthex.  You will find information and ideas about sharing Jesus with others and some inexpensive gifts that focus on keeping Christ in Christmas.  Donations are appreciated for the gifts.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  The Advent season is the time before Christmas when we prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Savior.  Plan to attend the Midweek Advent services on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS SCHEDULE THROUGH DECEMBER
  Dec. 8 & 15—Band Practice, 5:30 pm; All other classes begin at 6:00 pm
  Dec. 22 & 29—No Classes

SECRET SISTER PROGRAM  All ladies of the church are invited to participate in this ministry of caring and sharing with other sisters in Christ.  The 2010 Secret Sister Reveal will be this evening at the LWML Christmas Holiday Event.  We will also be drawing for our 2011 Sisters.  If you would like to be a part of this fun and spirit-lifting program, fill out the All About Me form found in the narthex.  Bring it with you this evening or give it to Mary P. in the church office.  Be sure to take a copy of the guidelines to help you understand how the program works. 

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT  The LWML sponsored Christmas Holiday-centered event, for all ladies of the congregation, is this evening at 6:30 pm.  You don’t have to be a member of the LWML or a participant of the Secret Sister program to take part and enjoy an evening of fun with your fellow Christian sisters.  If you would like to participate in the fun cookie or tree ornament exchanges, just bring a wrapped Christmas ornament (not to exceed $5.00), and some cookies.  If not, that’s fine, too.  Just bring your appetite (we will be having dinner), and a smile.  You don’t want to miss it!  Hostesses for the evening are Janet C. and Mary P.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE  Beginning next Sunday, the children will be having a rehearsal for their program after the late service.  A light lunch will be served.  On Sunday, Dec. 19, after the late service, they will also have a “Happy Birthday, Jesus” party.  If you would be willing to help with lunch on either of these two Sundays, please contact Karen P. or Shelley W.
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  On Sunday evening Dec. 19, at 7:00, the children will tell the Christmas story in the Christmas Pageant, The Not-So-Silent Night.  

POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase one or more poinsettias to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas, there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.  The price for each is $5.00, and as always, you are welcome to take them home after Christmas.  Please make payment to Betty K.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.  We have reports that they are helping those who have received them. 

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex.  You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

TAPES AND CD’S OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s are also available.

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 control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER The family of Edna C., who passed away Monday morning; Fern H., Bill S., at McCune Brooks hospital; Paul L., recovering from eye surgery; Dorothy F., in rehab at Springfield; Marilyn N., at home; Kathy P., recovering at home from surgery; Jeanie D., Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Karen P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.

BAPTISM Samuel Swanand W., son of Don and Joann, will be baptized today during the late service.  He was born November 23, 2007.  Samuel’s sponsors are David and Kathryn H.  We rejoice with the family and ask God to bless them with His love.

EDNA C. Edna was received into the arms of her Savior on Monday, November 22, 2010, at the age of 93.  She was born March 9, 1917, in Ogema, Minnesota, to William and Elizabeth (Bunge) Wildgrube.  Edna was united in marriage to Ray C. on December 7, 1944 and moved to Carthage in 1987.  Ray preceded her in death in 1993.  Edna is the mother of Mary I., George and David C.  We thank God for Edna and rejoice in the knowledge she is safe in the arms of Jesus, her Savior and Lord.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES This Sunday begins 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, which begin this Wednesday evening at 7:00.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS SCHEDULE THROUGH DECEMBER
Dec. 1, 8 & 15—Band Practice, 5:30 pm; All other classes begin at 6:00 pm
Dec. 22 & 29—No Classes

SECRET SISTER PROGRAM All ladies of the church are invited to participate in this ministry of caring and sharing with other sisters in Christ.  The 2010 Secret Sister Reveal will be next Sunday at the LWML Christmas Holiday Event.  We will also be drawing for our 2011 Sisters.  If you would like to be a part of this fun and spirit-lifting program, fill out the All About Me form found in the narthex.  Bring it with you to the event or give it to Mary Parks in the church office.  Be sure to take a copy of the guidelines to help you understand how the program works.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday-centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation next Sunday at 6:30 pm.  You don’t have to be a member of the LWML or a participant of the Secret Sister program to take part and enjoy an evening of fun with your fellow Christian sisters.  If you would like to participate in the fun cookie or tree ornament exchanges, just bring a wrapped Christmas ornament (not to exceed $5.00), and some cookies.  If not, that’s fine, too.  Just bring your appetite (we will be having dinner), and a smile.  You don’t want to miss it!  Hostesses for the evening are Janet C. and Mary P.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM On Sunday evening Dec. 19, at 7:00, the children will tell the Christmas story in the Christmas Pageant, The Not-So-Silent Night.  They have been practicing during the Sunday School hour, and will also practice after the late service on Sundays Dec. 12 and Dec. 19.

POINSETTIAS If you would like to purchase one or more poinsettias to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas, there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.  The price for each is $5.00, and as always, you are welcome to take them home after Christmas.  Please make payment to Betty K.

TAPES AND CD’S OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  The previous Sunday’s are also available.

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 control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Paul L., undergoing eye cornea transplant on Monday; Eddie L., recovering from surgery; the family of Corky M., who passed away Thursday morning; Edna C., at St. Luke’s, Carthage, recovering from a broken hip; Dorothy F., in rehab at Springfield; Marilyn N., at home; Kathy P., recovering at home from surgery; Jeanie D., Jean S., undergoing treatment for cancer; Jeanann G., Ann L., Chuck P., Karen P. & Janet S., receiving treatment.

UNITED IN MARRIAGE We congratulate Laura D. and Hans D. who were united in marriage in an afternoon ceremony in Arkansas on Thursday, Nov. 18. Laura is the daughter of Greg & Caryn D.. May the Lord bless Hans & Laura as they begin their new life together as husband and wife.

THANKS TO EVERYONE who donated and participated in the Operation Christmas Child project. A total of 59 shoe boxes were shipped. The additional postal cost was covered by the Women’s Missionary League and the Youth Group.

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE On Wednesday evening, Nov. 24, at 7:00, you will have the opportunity to worship and give thanks in a special Thanksgiving Service with Holy Communion. Please make plans to set aside this time to join fellow worshipers in saying, “thank you, Lord”.

THANKSGIVING DAY MEAL Not going out of town for Thanksgiving? Join us for dinner (12:00 noon) Thanksgiving Day in the fellowship hall. Bring a side dish or two, a thankful heart and a hearty appetite. Please feel free to bring along anyone you know who will be spending the day alone.

SECRET SISTER PROGRAM All ladies of the church are invited to participate in this ministry of caring and sharing with other sisters in Christ. The 2010 Secret Sister Reveal will be on Dec. 5, at the LWML Christmas Holiday Event. We will also be drawing for our 2011 Sisters that evening. If you would like to be a part of this fun and spirit-lifting program, fill out the All About Me form found in the narthex. Bring it with you to the event or give it to Mary P. in the church office. Be sure to take a copy of the guidelines to help you understand how the program works.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday-centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation, Sunday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 pm. You don’t have to be a member of the LWML or a participant of the Secret Sister program to take part and enjoy an evening of fun with your fellow Christian sisters. If you would like to participate in the fun cookie or tree ornament exchanges, just bring a wrapped Christmas ornament (not to exceed $5.00), and some cookies. If not, that’s fine, too. Just bring your appetite (we will be having dinner), and a smile. You don’t want to miss it! Hostesses for the evening are Janet Chambers and Mary Parks.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS SCHEDULE THROUGH DECEMBER
Nov. 24—No Classes, Thanksgiving Eve Service
Dec. 1, 8 & 15—Band Practice, 5:30 pm; All other classes begin at 6:00 pm
Dec. 22 & 29—No Classes

POINSETTIAS If you would like to purchase one or more poinsettias to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas, there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. The price for each is $5.00, and as always, you are welcome to take them home after Christmas. Please make payment to Betty K.

PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have reports that they are helping those who have received them.

TAPES AND CD’S OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CDs of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. The previous Sunday’s are also available.

BLOOD PRESSURE The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is available in the nurse’s office located off the narthex. You will be given a card to carry with you to record your readings.

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 control the volume.