Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ed E., at Webb City Health and Rehab;  Megan M., safety during this pregnancy; Maggie C., recovering from COVID; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† LWML BUNCO PARTY  All adult women are invited to attend the Bunco Party hosted by LWML today at 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Plan to have a fun afternoon playing Bunco with the great women of Good Shepherd!  Please, bring a snack to share!

† DISASTER RELIEF  The Missouri District of the LCMS is collecting funds to aid relief efforts for those Missourians who have been effected by the storms of Dec. 10 that damaged many homes, businesses and churches in Missouri and other states.  The money collected will be used in MO but any funds over and above what is needed here will be given to the Mid-South District, which includes the hard hit area of western Kentucky.  We will take up a collection  today.  Checks may be made payable to Missouri District LCMS with Disaster Relief in the memo line.

† WORSHIP REMINDERS 

The rows in the back half of the sanctuary remain roped for those for whom spacing is a concern.

The offering plate is located at the back of the sanctuary.

Once again we will be using the attendance books.

If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it.

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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ed E., at Webb City Health and Rehab;  Isabella (Getta and Alvin’s foster child), thankful for positive tests results; Gage M., recovering at home; Megan M., safety during this pregnancy; Maggie C., recovering from COVID; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† LWML BUNCO PARTY  All adult women are invited to attend the Bunco Party hosted by LWML!  It will be held next Sunday, January 9, at 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Plan to have a fun afternoon playing Bunco with the great women of Good Shepherd!  Please, bring a snack to share!

† DISASTER RELIEF  The Missouri District of the LCMS is collecting funds to aid relief efforts for those Missourians who have been effected by the storms of Dec. 10 that damaged many homes, businesses and churches in Missouri and other states.  The money collected will be used in MO but any funds over and above what is needed here will be given to the Mid-South District, which includes the hard hit area of western Kentucky.  We will take up a collection on January 9.  Checks may be made payable to Missouri District LCMS with Disaster Relief in the memo line. 

† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS  The elected church officers for 2022 will be installed today in the service.

† WORSHIP REMINDERS 

 The rows in the back half of the sanctuary remain roped for those for whom spacing is a concern. 

 The offering plate is located at the back of the sanctuary. 

 Once again we will be using the attendance books.

 If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it. 

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will resume again this Thursday, January 6.

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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ed E., at Webb City Health and Rehab;  Isabella (Getta and Alvin’s foster child), thankful for positive tests results; Gage M., recovering at home; Megan M., safety during this pregnancy; Maggie C., recovering from COVID; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  Thank you to all the children and families who worked so hard to make this year’s Christmas program a success! You all did such a great job, and I am so proud of every one of you!!! – Petra

† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS  The elected church officers for 2022 will be installed on Sunday, January 2.

† WORSHIP REMINDERS 

The rows in the back half of the sanctuary remain roped for those for whom spacing is a concern. 

The offering plate is located at the back of the sanctuary. 

Once again we will be using the attendance books.

If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it. 

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2022 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2021 envelopes and use only the 2022 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 2.  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.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will not meet this Thursday.  The class will resume again on Thursday, January 6.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Isabella (Getta and Alvin’s foster child), having tests for digestion issues; Gage M., suffering from bronchitis; Megan M., safety during this pregnancy; Maggie C., recovering from COVID; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SPECIAL SERVICES

– 7:00 pm Friday night, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.

– 10:00 am Saturday, Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM  This year’s Christmas program, “The Friendly Beasts”, will  be held tonight at 6:00 pm.  Please join us as the children show you how the animals took a part in the birth of Jesus.  The students have worked hard and are very excited to share the   story of Jesus’ birth with their church family!  There will be refreshments for everyone to enjoy following the program.

† WORSHIP REMINDERS 

The rows in the back half of the sanctuary remain roped for those for whom spacing is a concern.

The offering plate is located at the back of the sanctuary.

Once again we will be using the attendance books.

If you would like to offer any feedback we would welcome it.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2022 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2021 envelopes and use only the 2022 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 2.  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.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will not meet the next two Thursdays.  The class will resume again on Thursday, January 6.

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

† SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT BIBLE CLASS  There will not be Sunday School or Adult Bible Class on Sunday, December 26.