Announcements

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Heather U., undergoing chemotherapy;  Marty J., with cancer;  Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment;  Ann W.’s mother, seriously ill in the hospital.

THE THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE will be Wednesday at 7:00 pm.  Holy Communion will be celebrated.  O come, let us give thanks to the Lord!

ADVENT starts next Sunday and marks again the beginning of a new church year.  Advent traditionally has been a season of preparation for “The One Who is Coming”, Jesus, who is coming at Christmas as the Christ child, and who is coming again as the judge of the world.  We will have special midweek Advent services on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm up to the week of Christmas.  Be sure to make these special services a part of your Christmas preparation and celebration. 

FUNDRAISER, DECEMBER 5  A benefit chili/soup supper for the Heather Danner Ulrich family will be held here at Good Shepherd, Saturday, Dec. 5th, from 3:00-7:00 pm.  Heather will have to remain here in the states until May for chemo and radiation treatments.  The benefit proceeds will help with the costs of flying her family home to the States to be with her for Christmas and with other major expenses.  We are very excited about and thankful to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks for their wonderful donation to help pay for Heather’s two son’s transportation costs.  We will need everyone’s help to make this a successful community event and would like your help in selling advance tickets.  Tickets are $5.00 each, children five and under eat free.  Please see Brenda K., Melody S., or Corinne W. to get tickets.  Items are also being collected for a silent auction to be held that day.  We are pleased to have Thrivent match a third of the proceeds of the fundraiser.

THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be included with the 10:45 morning worship service Sunday, December 20th.  All Sunday School aged students are encouraged to be a part of this wonderful program where the children tell the beautiful story of Jesus’ birth in a way only they can.  Practices will begin on Sunday, November 29th, during the Sunday School hour.  

QUILTING LADIES DISBAND  It is with much sadness that the ladies of the Tuesday morning quilting group have decided to no longer meet.  They do want to offer to the ladies of the congregation an opportunity to check out and take any of the fabric and thread they have left over.  It is all located in the quilters room off the old fellowship hall.  What is not taken will be donated.  They also want to thank everyone who, over the years, has given material, supplies, and helped them in their cause in general.

POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS  Hard to believe, but it is that time again to place our order for the poinsettias that help beautify our church at Christmas.  The cost will be $5.00 each, and as always, you are welcome to take the plants home with you after Christmas.  Use the sign up sheet in the narthex, and please make payment to Betty K.  

JOY COMES IN PAIRS  In light of the necessities of life, walking barefoot may seem minor, but for millions of children around the world their bare feet are subjected to infections that can lead to crippling consequences, disease and even death.  The Sunday School offerings, now through to the end of the year, will go to help purchase and send pairs of clog type, all-terrain shoes to children in need worldwide.  This project is a division of Life Outreach International.

BLOOD PRESSURE  The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is still available.  We have moved the site to 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 can control the volume.

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.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Heather U., undergoing chemotherapy; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment. Ann W.’s mother; seriously ill in the hospital.

THINK PINK today everyone is invited to wear pink to church, not only to help remind us of the importance of annual check-ups, but to let those who have had or who are now receiving treatment for cancer know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.

70 & OVER DINNER The youth group’s annual dinner event for those who are 70 years of age or older is this evening at 5:00 pm. Not only will the honored guests be waited on and served a wonderful meal, they will also be entertained. If you need a ride or would like a meal delivered to your home, please let them know when you are contacted with your personal invitation. This special event is always a lot of fun for everyone involved, so we hope you are planning on attending.

VOTERS’ NOTES New congregational officers for 2010 are: President: Sonny E., Vice-President: Rick C., Secretary: Karen Q., Financial Secretary: Barbara S., Tresurer: Janet S., Director of Education: Karen P., Elders: David W. and Earl K. Trustees: Bradley M., George M., Greg E, and Mike S.  The budget adopted for 2010 totals $227,625.00 about $300 less than last year’s. The building committee is to go ahead with the installation of the elevator. Our envelope offering is up from 2008 at the end of the third quarter by $3,755.00. The church steeple with be installed in the next few weeks.

FUNDRAISER, DECEMBER 5 A benefit chili/soup supper for the Heather U.’s family will be held here at Good Shepherd, Saturday, Dec. 5th, from 3:00-7:00 pm.  Heather will have to remain here in the states until May for chemo and radiation treatments. The benefit proceeds will hep with the costs of flying her family home to the States to be with here for Christmas and with other major expenses. We are very excited about and thankful to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks for their wonderful donation to help pay for Heather’s two son’s transporatation costs. We will need everyone’s help to make this a successful community event and would like your help in selling advance tickets. Tickets are $5.00 each, children five and under eat free. Please see Brenda K., Melody S., or Corinne W. to get tickets. Items are also being collected for a silent auction to be held that day. We are pleased to have Thrivent match a third of the proceeds of the fundraiser.

CHRISMONS (decorative Christian symbols used for Christmas ornaments, usually white and gold) Would you like to make some Chrismons for your Christmas tree or help us make some to be used here at church? We are planning a craft night on Wednesday evening, November 18th beginning at 6:30. We have the patterns, so bring your scissors, any craft items, like gold or silver glitter, lace, pearls, ideas, etc. and come join us.

QUILTING LADIES DISBAND It is with much sadness that the ladies of the Tuesday morning quilting group have decided to no longer meet. They do want to offer to ladies of the congregation an opportunity to check out and take any of the fabric and thread they have left over. It is all located in the quilters room off the old fellowship hall. What is not taken will be donated. The also want to thank everyone who, over the years, has giving material, supplies, and helped them in their cause in general.

POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS Hard to believe, but it is that time again to place our order for the poinsettias that help beautify our church at Christmas. The cost will be $5.00 each, and as always, you are welcome to take the plants home with you after Christmas. Use the sign up sheet in the narthex,a nd please make payment to Betty K.

BLOOD PRESSURE The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is still available. We have moved the site to 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 can control the volume.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Betty E., at the death of her mother; Heather U., undergoing chemotherapy; Marty J., with cancer; Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

THE VOTERS will meet this evening at 7:00 pm. Along with our regular business, election of the 2010 church officers and adoption of the 2010 budget, an overview of the cost of the expansion will be presented and the purchase of the elevator will be discussed. Communicants eighteen years of age and over are eligible to become a voting member.

THINK PINK Next Sunday, November 15th, you are invited to wear pink to church, not only to remind us of the importance of annual check-ups, but to let those who have had or who are now receiving treatment for breast cancer know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. If you would like to honor someone (no names, please), you can purchase a pink carnation for $2.50 or a pink rose for $3.00 to be displayed in arrangements at the service that day. There is a sign-up sheet and collection box in the narthex. If the amount collected exceeds the final cost of the arrangements, the money will be donated to a local breast cancer organization, such as the American Cancer Society. Think pink!

70 & OVER DINNER The youth group’s annual dinner event for those who are 70 years of age or older will be next Sunday, November 15th, at 5:00 pm. Not only will the honored guests be waited on and served a wonderful meal, they will also be entertained. If you need a ride or would like a meal delivered to your home, please let them know when you are contacted with your personal invitation. This special event is always a lot of fun for everyone involved, so we hope you can attend.

BRIDAL SHOWER You are invited. This afternoon at 2:00 pm, Lora Wacker is having a bridal shower for Stephanie C. Stephanie and Keith Z. are being married here on December 12th. They are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Target.

CHRISMONS (decorative Christian symbols used for Christmas ornaments, usually white and gold) Would you like to make some Chrismons for your Christmas tree or help us make some to be used here at church? We are planning a craft night on Wednesday evening, November 18th beginning at 6:30. We have the patterns, so bring your scissors, any craft items, like gold or silver glitter, lace, pearls, ideas, etc. and come join us.

FUNDRAISER IN THE WORKS A benefit to help with funding the costly airfare for Heather U.’s husband and two children to fly here to be with Heather at Christmas was adopted as a project by the LWML last Wednesday evening. Heather can not travel and will have to remain here in the states until May for chemo and radiation treatments. All the particulars have not yet been decided. Please watch the bulletin and your e-mails for more information as it develops.

YOUTH GROUP OFFERING SERVICES Are you in need of babysitting, leaf raking or other work?  If so, let the Youth Group help out.  Just give a donation to help fund the National Gathering.  Contact Sandy D. to coordinate.

THRIVENT MEMBERS The monthly meeting for Thrivent will take place at Peace Lutheran Church, 20th and Wisconsin, Joplin, Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 pm. We need a representative to attend this meeting if our congregation wants to continue to receive funds. Please notify Corinne W., if you are able to attend.

BLOOD PRESSURE The opportunity to have your blood pressure taken and recorded after each service is still available. We have moved the site to 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 can control the volume.

TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes of the service are available after the 8:15 a.m. service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex. Tapes of the previous Sunday are also available.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:  Heather U., undergoing chemotherapy;  Tommy F., Ruth B.’s son-in-law, seriously ill;  Don H., recovering from foot surgery;  Marty J., with cancer;  Ann L. and Chuck P., undergoing treatment.

WE WELCOME all our guests and visitors who join us today in celebration of the dedication of our expanded church facilities.  We hope you are blessed by your visit with us.  We rejoice with you in the love God has for us as seen so clearly in Jesus.

OUR HARDY THANKS to everyone who helped make this dedication day a celebration.  There are those who helped with the services and all the special music, the decorations and special cleaning, preparing and getting the food ready for the meal and the refreshments later, getting and moving tables and chairs and all the other tasks that needed to be done.  Thank you!  Thank you!

CONGREGATIONAL DINNER  Following the morning dedication service we will meet in the fellowship hall for a congregational dinner.  You are invited.

SERVICE OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING  This afternoon at 2:30 we will have a celebration service of praise and thanksgiving for the blessings God has given us as a congregation.  The Rev. Brad Zerkel, Pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Kansas City, and a former member of the congregation, will be the guest speaker.  He and his wife, Sherri, are originally from this area.  We are very happy to have them in our midst.

THE LWML is meeting this Wednesday evening at 6:30 for their regular meeting.  Ladies, we hope you will join us.

THE VOTERS will meet next Sunday at 7:00 p.m. for their rescheduled meeting.  Along with our regular business, an overview of the cost of the expansion will be presented and the purchase of the elevator will be discussed.  Communicants eighteen years of age and over are eligible to become a voting member.

70 & OVER DINNER  The youth group’s annual dinner event for those who are 70 years of age or older will be Sunday, November 15th at 5:00 pm.  Not only will the honored guests be waited on and served a wonderful meal, they will also be entertained.  If you need a ride or would like a meal delivered to your home, please let them know when you are contacted with your personal invitation.  This special event is always a lot of fun for everyone involved, so we hope you can attend.  

BRIDAL SHOWER  Next Sunday at 2:30 pm, Lora W. would like to invite you to a bridal shower for Stephanie C.  Stephanie and Keith Z. are being married here on December 12th.  They are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Target.  Please RSVP Lora.

YOUTH GROUP OFFERING SERVICES  Are you in need of babysitting, leaf raking or other work?  If so, let the Youth Group help out.  Just give a donation to help fund the National Gathering.  Contact Sandy D.  to coordinate.

THINK PINK  Sunday, November 15th, you are invited to wear pink to church, not only to remind us of the importance of annual check-ups, but to let those who have had or who are now receiving treatment for breast cancer know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.  If you would like to honor someone (no names, please), you can purchase a pink carnation for $2.50 or a pink rose for $3.00 to be displayed in arrangements at the service that day.  There is a sign-up sheet and collection basket in the narthex.  If the amount collected exceeds the final cost of the arrangements, the money will be donated to a local breast cancer organization, such as the American Cancer Society.  Think pink!

A PHOTO MEMORY BOOK was given to each of the Laborers for Christ consisting of photos taken while working on the addition.  A copy is on the cabinet in the narthex.  It is also available to you to preview or purchase at: http://goodshepherdlutheran.shutterfly.com.  Prints of individual photos are also available for preview and purchase on the same site (more photos are available than were included in the photo book).  Any questions, contact Dave Wacker.