Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Heather U. and Jeanann G., undergoing treatment for cancer; Marty J., with cancer;  Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment;  Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

ATTENTION, ALL USHERS, past, present and future.  First of all, thank you for your service to our congregation.  You are appreciated.  On the table in the narthex, you will find an envelope with your name on it.  Inside you will find a brief letter from head usher, Tom D., the 2010 Usher Schedule, and an updated list of Usher Duties.  Please take the time to read these, and get back with Tom if you have any questions or need to change the month you are scheduled to usher.  Again, thank you!

VOTERS’ MEETING  The first Voters’ Meeting of 2010 will take place next Sunday evening, January 31st, beginning at 7:00.   

FOR YOUR USE  Next to the double doors at the front entrance to the narthex is a stand with a dispenser containing Purell hand sanitizer.  Please use freely, but be sure to monitor its use by your children.  Thank you. 

2009 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are being handed out.  Contact Barbara S. if you have any questions.

ANNUAL YOUTH RUMMAGE SALE  On Saturday, February 20th, from 8:00 am to noon, the Youth Group will be holding their 6th Annual Rummage Sale in the Youth Trailer.  Members can help out by cleaning out their closets and garages to donate items for the sale.  Donated items can be dropped off between Sunday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 14th.  If you have items you need picked up, please contact Justin M.  All proceeds will help send Youth members to the LCMS National Youth Gathering this summer in New Orleans.  Thank you for your support!

HAITI RELIEF, HOW CAN YOU HELP?  Pray.  Please pray for those in harm’s way, who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods.  Pray the response efforts of the LCMS World Relief touches lives with God’s hope and mercy.  Also give.  Donations are urgently needed.  Your donation may be placed in the collection plate (designated Haiti relief), and we will send it on to LCMS World Relief and Human Care to aid in the response efforts in Haiti. 

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 & CDS OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes and disks 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 can control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Glenn M., recovering from a broken ankle; Heather U. and Jeanann G., undergoing treatment for cancer; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment; Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

NEW SUNDAY AM BIBLE CLASS We are starting a new study on the N.T. book of 2 Peter in the Sunday morning Bible class. It is a good time to join us if you have been thinking about coming. It starts at 9:30 am. Along with the study and fellowship, there is always a good cup of hot coffee and lots of goodies waiting for you.

2010 OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2010 offering envelopes are ready to be picked up. 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. Please remember to discard your 2009 envelopes and use only the 2010 envelopes.

2009 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS will be handed out the next few weeks. Contact Barbara S. if you have any questions.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this evening at 7:00 to set the agenda for the Voters’ Meeting on January 31st. All elected officers and chairpersons of the various boards are members of the church council.

(REPRINT FROM LAST WEEK) OUR THANKS to everyone who helped get our new pews here and who helped move our old ones out. It was a lot of work and we want you to know that you are appreciated. We will be doing additional work on the new pews as time allows. More on the pews later.

THE FUTURE OF GSLC-OUR CHILDREN Help wanted. There will be a Christian education planning session this Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm. I’d like to see all parents, teachers, volunteers, potential volunteers, and those with any ideas at the meeting. We’ll try to work out a calendar for the year, including VBS. All input and ideas are welcome, and I promise you won’t get roped into anything!
~ Karen P. Director, Christian Education

THE SHEPHERD’S STRINGS DULCIMER group will meet this Thursday at 7:00 pm. Interested in learning to play? Dulcimers are available to purchase through the instructor at a reasonable price.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS The first Voters’ Meeting of 2010 will take place Sunday evening, January 31st, beginning at 7:00.

FLOWER CHART If you would like to reserve a Sunday to place flowers at the altar in celebration of an event or in memory of a loved one, please put your name and phone number beside the appropriate Sunday on the Flower Chart found on the table in the narthex.

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 OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday 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 can control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Judy H. and Dorothy L.,  recovering from surgery; Marian S., suffering from a broken arm due to a fall; Heather U. and Jeanann G., undergoing treatment for cancer;  Marty J., with cancer;  Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment;  Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

NEW SUNDAY AM BIBLE CLASS  We are starting a new study on the N.T. book of 2 Peter in the Sunday morning Bible class.  It is a good time to join us if you have been thinking about coming.  It starts at 9:30 am.  Along with the study and fellowship, there is always a good cup of hot coffee and lots of goodies waiting for you.

2010 OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2010 offering envelopes are ready to be picked up.  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.  Please remember to discard your 2009 envelopes and use only the 2010 envelopes.

2009 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS will be handed out the next few weeks.  Contact Barbara S. if you have any questions.  

OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will get together this Thursday evening for games and fellowship.  Bring a snack and come enjoy the fun!

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00 to set the agenda for the Voters’ Meeting on January 31st.

OUR THANKS to everyone who helped get our new pews here and  who helped move our old ones out.  It was a lot of work and we want you to know that you are appreciated.  We will be doing additional work on the new pews as time allows.  More on the pews later.
*** Update *** Due to the weather the pew transfer was postponed — Please contact John N. If you can help.

THE FUTURE OF GSLC-OUR CHILDREN  Help wanted.  There will be a Christian education planning session Wednesday, January 20th, at 5:30 pm.  I’d like to see all parents, teachers, volunteers, potential volunteers, and those with any ideas at the meeting.  We’ll try to work out a calendar for the year, including VBS.  All input and ideas are welcome, and I promise you won’t get roped into anything!  ~Karen P.
 Director, Christian Education                   

NEW BIBLE STUDY  There is a new Bible study starting this Tuesday, called The Truth Project.  It is a dynamic look at what the Bible tells us (which is the truth) compared to the world’s view (which is often a lie).  It is a twelve week program which will include a DVD lesson and discussion.  There is no cost.  The program was developed by Focus on the Family and you can find information, DVD clips and more on the website: thetruthproject.org.  This study is open to everyone.  Invite friends and co-workers to join us.  We will meet each Tuesday, starting this week, at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall.  You may contact Lora S., for more information.  Sign up sheet in the narthex.

FLOWER CHART, 2010  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart found on the wall in the hall between the restrooms.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

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 OF THE SERVICE  Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  Tapes of the previous Sunday 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 can control the volume.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Judy H., recovering from surgery; Heather U. and Jeanann G., undergoing treatment for cancer;  Marty J., with cancer;  Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment;  Bill S., serving in the military in Afghanistan.

BLANKET/QUILT DRIVE Now is a good time to clean out your closets and find a good use for those blankets, quilts, comforters, etc., that no longer see much use.  We need them for padding to protect the new pews during loading and transit.  We will need at least 100.  If you would rather make a loan to us, be sure to label your items with duct tape.  All donated blankets, etc. will be re-donated to the Carthage Crisis Center to give to those in need.

2010 OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2010 offering envelopes are ready to be picked up.  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.  Please remember to discard your 2009 envelopes and use only the 2010 envelopes beginning today.

LWML The first meeting of 2010 will be this Wednesday evening at 6:30.  This will be a planning and scheduling meeting, so we need everyone’s input.  All ladies of the congregation are invited.

NEW BIBLE STUDY In this time in our world’s history, it is vitally important to know God’s truth.  There is a new Bible study starting called The Truth Project.  This is a dynamic look at what the Bible tells us (which is the truth) compared to the world’s view (which is often a lie).  It is a twelve week program which will include a DVD lesson and discussion.  There is no cost.  The program was developed by Focus on the Family and you can find information, DVD clips and more on the website: thetruthproject.org.  This study is open to anyone.  Invite friends and co-workers to join us.  We will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 12th in the Fellowship Hall.  A sign up sheet is located in the narthex.  You may contact Lora S., for more information.

USHERS Be watching your mail for the Usher’s Schedule for 2010.  Contact Tom or Linda D., if you have any questions.

FLOWER CHART, 2010 If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart found on the wall in the hall between the restrooms.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

THE SHEPHERD’S STRINGS DULCIMER GROUP will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning in January.  Come join the fun!

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 OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday.  They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.  Tapes of the previous Sunday 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 can control the volume.

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS If you would like to subscribe to, or renew a subscription to, The Lutheran Witness, please use the sign-up sheet at the Information Center in the narthex.  The annual cost is $15.00.  Please designate  “Lutheran Witness” if placing your payment in the offering plate.  The 2010 subscription year begins in April.