Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Karen P., being referred to KU for further test for treatment/prevention; Ruth B, diagnosed with a tumor on her voice box; Gary B., hospitalized from complications of Covid; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SERVICE OPTIONS  We are offering a ‘Service of the Word’ on the first and third Sunday’s of the month and a ‘Service of the Sacrament’ on the second and fourth Sundays.  The next Service of the Word will be at 7:45 am on Sunday,  January 17.  Because these are high precaution services we encourage everyone to wear masks and will have minimal singing as we have done with our current Wednesday morning services.

† 2020 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2020 tax year, please talk to Glenn Moll or   Denise Golden or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† 2021 OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2021 offering envelopes are on the round  table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2020 envelopes and use only the 2021 envelopes beginning this Sunday, January 3.  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.

† THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held January 24 after the 9:00 am Worship Service.  If you desire to view the January 24 Voter’s Meeting online, please let the church office know a week prior to the meeting so they can allow you to sign-in to the meeting.  We cannot open the Voter’s Meeting to the    public as in done with the church service.  We will strive to provide to those of you watching online any meeting handouts via mail or email.

† BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

10– Don Lovland
12– Bill Chapman
16– Maggie Cooley
16– Nathan Luce

Sunday                            7:45 am  Service of the Sacrament (High Precaution)
                                         9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                                      10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
                                         6:00 pm  Church Council

Monday                         6:00 pm  GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday                         6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study
                                         7:00 pm  Elders’ Meeting

Wednesday                   6:30 pm  Jr. Confirmation

Thursday                       10:00 am  Bible Study

Next Sunday      7:45 am  Service of the Sacrament (High Precaution)
                9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
           10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

 

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The W. Family, at the death of Maxine W., Karen P., waiting on the results of a biopsy, Gary B., hospitalized from complications of Covid, Jan B., recovering from Covid; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SERVICE OPTIONS  We are offering a ‘Service of the Word’ on the first and third Sunday’s of the month and a ‘Service of the Sacrament’ on the second and fourth Sundays.  The next Service of the Word will be at 7:45 am on Sunday,  January 3.  Because these are high precaution services we encourage everyone to wear masks and will have minimal singing as we have done with our current Wednesday morning services. 

† NEWS OF A KING’S BIRTH  A big thank you to everyone who worked to put this year’s special Christmas Program together.  What a wonderful way to tell of the good news of Jesus’ birth.  If you haven’t had a chance to watch it, you can view it on Good Shepherd’s Facebook page.

† THE ANGEL TREE  A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Angel Tree this year.  The Christian Education Committee is so appreciative of your help with this project!

† 2021 OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2021 offering envelopes are on the round  table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2020 envelopes and use only the 2021 envelopes beginning next Sunday, January 3.  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.

† BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK

27 — Lacy E.
29 — Janice H.
30 — Bradley M.
31 — Lyssi H. (5)
1 — Matt H.
27 — James & Beth M.
28 — Fred & Diana E.
28 — Kelby & Petra M.
29 — Justin & Lyndsay M.
2 — Jeff & Diane B.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Kelby and Petra McGuire in honor of their wedding anniversary.

† EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday        7:45 am  Service of the Sacrament (High Precaution)                                              9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                  10:30 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

Monday        6:00 pm  GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday        6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study

Friday             Happy New Year

Next Sunday        7:45 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)
                               9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                               10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

 

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Gary B., hospitalized from complications of Covid, Jan B., recovering from Covid; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SPECIAL SERVICES

            – 5:00 & 7:00 pm Thursday night, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.

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

† SERVICE OPTIONS  We are offering a ‘Service of the Word’ on the first and third Sunday’s of the month and a ‘Service of the Sacrament’ on the second and fourth Sundays.  The next Service of the Sacrament will be at 7:45 am on Sunday, December 27.  Because these are high precaution services we encourage everyone to wear masks and will have minimal singing as we have done with our current Wednesday morning services. 

† NEWS OF A KING’S BIRTH  We are excited to be hosting a Christmas Program watch party today, during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall.  We are so glad to be able to give the kids an opportunity to observe the product of all their hard work!  The program will also be available for viewing online through the usual formats.

† THE ANGEL TREE  A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Angel Tree this year.  The Christian Education Committee is so appreciative of your help with this project!

† 2021 OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2021 offering envelopes are on the round  table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2020 envelopes and use only the 2021 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 3.  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.

† BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

 13– Charles S. (16)
21 — Emma N.
21 — Jack B.
22 — Jim F.
22 — Todd M.
22 — Shawn & Jennifer P.

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Shawn and Jennifer P. in honor of their wedding anniversary.

† EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday                             7:45 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)

                                           9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament

                                        10:30 am  Sunday School Program Watch Party

Monday                          6:00 pm  GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday                          6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study

Thursday                       5:00 pm & 7:00 pm  Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion

Friday                             10:00 am Christmas Service with Holy Communion (High Precaution)

Next Sunday                  7:45 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)

                9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament

           10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES are at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent. Please join us!

† SERVICE OPTIONS  We are offering a ‘Service of the Word’ on the first and third Sunday’s of the month and a ‘Service of the Sacrament’ on the second  and fourth Sundays.  The next Service of the Word will be at 7:45 am on Sunday, December 20.  Because these are high precaution services we encourage everyone to wear masks and will have minimal singing as we have done with our current Wednesday morning services. 

† NEWS OF A KING’S BIRTH  We are excited to be hosting a Christmas Program watch party on December 20, during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall.  We are so glad to be able to give the kids an opportunity to observe the product of all their hard work!  The program will also be available for viewing online through the usual formats.

† GSLC YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY is today at 4:00 pm in the church Fellowship Hall.  Food, Fellowship, and Fun. Youth in grades 7 – 12 are invited.

† THE ANGEL TREE is up in the narthex.  This year’s ornaments list items for families in our congregation who could use a little help this Christmas.  Please  return your item/items to the tree unwrapped with the tag attached by Sunday, Dec. 20, so that they can be distributed.  The Christian Education Committee is so appreciative of your help with this project!

† 2021 OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2021 offering envelopes are on the round  table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2020 envelopes and use only the 2021 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 3.  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.

† BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK
13 — Karsten N.
19 — Jo C.
19 — Hannah R. 

† ALTAR FLOWERS  Today’s altar flowers are given to God’s glory by Dave and Lora Wacker.

† EVENTS THIS WEEK

Sunday                    7:45 am  Service of the Sacrament (High Precaution)
                                  9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                                 10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
                                  4:00 pm  GSLC Youth Christmas Party

Monday                   6:00 pm  GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday                   6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study
                                  5:30 pm  Stephen Ministry

Wednesday            11:00 am & 7:00 pm  Advent Service

Thursday                10:00 am Bible Study

Next Sunday         7:45 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)
                                9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                              10:30 am  Sunday School Program Watch Party