Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Brian O., diagnosed with bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† LWML HOLIDAY PARTY  The December 6^th LWML meeting will be a holiday party.  Please bring a small snack and a $5.00 gift for a gift exchange.

† TRAINS  On Sunday, December 18, from 1:00-4:00 pm, Doug & Peggy S. will be hosting an open house featuring Christmas trains!  It will be at their home at 5598 County Rd. 175 in Carthage.  All kids are invited, “big kids” too.

† ADVENT DEVOTIONALS  Christian Education purchased devotional books to share with the congregation this Advent season.  “This is My Son” devotional books are available in the Narthex on the table by the nursery.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent.  The next Advent service will be this Wednesday, December 7.  Please join us!

† TREASURER UPDATE  The estimated expenses for the final month of the year are $24,000.  We will need weekly donations of $6,000 to cover this amount.

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and prepay Diana Endicott.  The cost is $10.00 each.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  This year’s Christmas program, “Christmas Traditions”, will  be held Sunday, December 18, at 6:00 pm.  Please join us as the children show you how our Christmas traditions point to the birth of Jesus.  The students are working hard and are very excited to share the story of Jesus’ birth with their church family!

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Brian O., diagnosed with bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† USHERS NEEDED  If you would be interested in serving Good Shepherd as an Usher in 2023 please contact Dave W.

† ADVENT DEVOTIONALS  Christian Education purchased devotional books to share with the congregation this Advent season.  “This is My Son” devotional books are available in the Narthex on the table by the nursery.  Please take   only one copy per family.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent.  The first Advent service will be this Wednesday, November 30.  Please join us!

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and prepay Diana Endicott.  The cost is $10.00 each.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  will  be held the evening of Sunday, December 18.  We are rehearsing during the Sunday school hour.  If you would like your children to participate please have them join us today.

Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The B. Family, at the death of Ruth B.; Brian O., diagnosed with bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Jarrett & Lacy E. at the baptism of their son, Jace Scott E. and with Ashley & Logan P. at the baptism of their son, Hayes Matthew P., in the service this morning.  We ask God to bless these families always with His love and grace.

† USHERS NEEDED  If you would be interested in serving Good Shepherd as an Usher in 2023 please contact Dave Wacker.

† THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE  Be sure to join us this Wednesday, November 23, at 7:00 pm, for our Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† ADVENT DEVOTIONALS  Christian Education purchased devotional books to share with the congregation this Advent season.  “This is My Son” devotional books are available in the Narthex on the table by the nursery.  Please take only one copy per family.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES  As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent.  The first Advent service will be this Wednesday, November 30.  Please join us!

† TEASURER UPDATE  The estimated expenses for the remainder of the year are $28,500.  The weekly gifts needed to cover these expenses are $4,750.00.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  will  be held the evening of    Sunday, December 18.  The first rehearsal is scheduled for today.  If you would like your children to participate please let us know.  You can do this by letting your child’s Sunday School teacher know, by contacting Becky C. (chaddb@carthagetigers.org) or you can contact the church office by phone at 358-1325 or email at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Brian O., diagnosed with bone cancer; Jim B.,  undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Ruth B., diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, placed on Hospice; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† USHERS NEEDED  If you would be interested in serving Good Shepherd as an Usher in 2023 please contact Dave W.

† THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE  Be sure to join us Wednesday, November 23, at 7:00 pm, for our Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  will  be held the evening of Sunday, December 18.  The first rehearsal is scheduled for November 20.  If you would like your children to participate please let us know as soon as possible.  You can do this by letting your child’s Sunday School teacher know, by contacting Becky C. (chaddb@carthagetigers.org) or you can contact the church office by phone at 358-1325 or email at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com.