Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Nan B., at Oak Point in Carthage; Louise O., at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen  Ministry and their care receivers.

† LWML BAKE SALE  A big THANK YOU to everyone who generously donated to the LWML Bake Sale last Sunday!

† ANGEL TREE  There is a tree set up in the Narthex full of ornament tags.  The tags list suggested items for kids in need in our area.  If you would like to participate, please take a tag from the tree, replace it with an angel  ornament from under the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the tag attached by Sunday, December 9.  This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Please consider taking an ornament tag to help meet the needs of others in our community.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 pm.  We will be working on the songs and speaking lines in the Sunday School today.  Next Sunday, December 2, we will rehearse during Sunday School and then break for lunch in the fellowship hall.  We will then rehearse again after lunch.  We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at Sunday School as much as possible because it will make things run smoother.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS GROUP will get together for a light brunch and planning session on December 2, after Sunday school in one of the Sunday school classrooms.

† 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 E.  The cost is $8.00 each.  Please, see Diana with any questions.

† MARK YOUR CALENDAR  The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation on Sunday, December 9, at 5:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the church.  The menu will include a variety of appetizers.  The names for secret sisters will be passed out.  There will also be a Christmas exchange.  For those who would like to participate, bring a wrapped Christmas item, $5.00 or less (it doesn’t have to be an ornament).  Come and join us for an evening of Christmas fun and festivities.

† SECRET SISTER PROGRAM  There has been enough interest expressed in starting up the Secret Sister Program once again.  This program is sponsored by the LWML but all ladies of the congregation are welcome to participate.  The guide lines and secret sister sign-up forms are on the round table in the narthex.  The forms need to be turned in at the LWML Christmas party or before.  If you have any questions you can contact Mary P.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The L. family, at the death of Carol L.; The G. family, at the death of Earl G.; Nan B., at Oak Point in Carthage; Louise O., at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MSSU CHAMBER SINGERS  The Carthage Musical Devotees will be hosting the MSSU Chamber Singers this afternoon at 3:00 pm here at Good Shepherd.  Admission is free and there will be refreshments afterwards.

† LWML BAKE SALE  The LWML is holding their fall bake sale today in the narthex.  Please stop by the table and pick out some delicious goodies!

† ANGEL TREE  There is a tree set up in the Narthex full of ornament tags.  The tags list suggested items for kids in need in our area.  If you would like to participate, please take a tag from the tree, replace it with an angel  ornament from under the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the ornament attached by Sunday, December 9.  This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Please consider taking an ornament tag to help meet the needs of others in our community.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† CHURCH BAND  Due to Thanksgiving, there will not be band practice this Wednesday evening.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 pm.  We will be working on the songs and speaking lines in the Sunday School opening during November.  We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at Sunday School as much as possible because it will make things run smoother in December for rehearsals.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† 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 E.  The cost is $8.00 each.  Please, see Diana with any questions.

† SECRET SISTER PROGRAM  There has been enough interest expressed in starting up the Secret Sister Program once again.  This program is sponsored by the LWML but all ladies of the congregation are welcome to participate.  The guide lines and secret sister sign-up forms are on the round table in the narthex.  The forms need to be turned in at the LWML Christmas party or before.  If you have any questions you can contact Mary P.

† CARTHAGE CRISIS CENTER  One of the community organizations that Good Shepherd Lutheran supports quarterly is the Carthage Crisis Center.  There are some flyers on the round table in the narthex about what they have going on during the upcoming holiday season.  They provide meals in our community for a large number of people and they are asking for some extra help this holiday season.  Please pick up the information if you would like to know how you can help.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Nan B., Louise O., hospitalized and recovering; The M. family; at the death of Dave M.; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering from ALS; Kathy P., suffering health issues;  Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MSSU CHAMBER SINGERS  The Carthage Musical Devotees will be hosting the MSSU Chamber Singers on Sunday, November 18, at 3:00 pm here at Good Shepherd.  Admission is free and there will be refreshments  afterwards.

† ANGEL TREE  There is a tree set up in the Narthex full of ornament tags.  The tags list suggested items for kids in need in our area.  If you would like to participate, please take a tag from the tree, replace it with an angel  ornament from under the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the ornament attached by Sunday, December 9.  This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Please consider taking an ornament tag to help meet the needs of others in our   community.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† LWML BAKE SALE  The LWML will be holding their fall bake sale next  Sunday, November 18, in the narthex.  Be prepared for some delicious goodies!

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 pm.  We will be working on the songs and speaking lines in the Sunday School opening during November.  We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at Sunday School as much as possible because it will make things run smoother in December for rehearsals.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† GSLC FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY will still be meeting in November at 6:30 pm, it was accidently left off of the Newsletter calendar.

† SECRET SISTER PROGRAM  There has been enough interest expressed in starting up the Secret Sister Program once again.  This program is sponsored by the LWML but all ladies of the congregation are welcome to participate.  The guide lines and secret sister sign-up forms are on the round table in the narthex.  The forms need to be turned in at the LWML Christmas party or before.  If you have any questions you can contact Mary P.

† CARTHAGE CRISIS CENTER  One of the community organizations that Good Shepherd Lutheran supports quarterly is the Carthage Crisis Center.  There are some flyers on the round table in the narthex about what they have going on during the upcoming holiday season.  They provide meals in our community for a large number of people and they are asking for some extra help this holiday season.  Please pick up the information if you would like to know how you can help.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering from ALS; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Dave M., Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† GSLC FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY will still be meeting in November at 6:30 pm, it was accidently left off of the Newsletter calendar.

† HOBO SUPPER TONIGHT AT 5:00 PM  The HOBO supper is back!  Wear your best HOBO costume and of course bring your HOBO stew fixins … already cooked, of course, to add to the pot.   We are having a pumpkin decoration contest for kids.  They need to bring their decorated pumpkin to the HOBO supper to be judged.  **We will not be decorating them that evening.  The Fellowship committee is your host.  There is a sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex for desserts.  Contact Lora Wacker with any questions.

† THANK YOU  I suppose all positive relationships include an assumption   of good will.  But from time to time it sure is nice when that good will is expressed with words and actions.  Thank you for all your words and      actions this October.  I feel very blessed and my family feels very blessed to be a part of Good Shepherd.  Thank you again. ~ Pastor Mehl

† A BIG THANK YOU to all who so generously donated to our LWML and Breast Cancer 50/50 fundraiser!  We collected $181.00 …. In just 30 min, WOW!  Thank you so much for your support!

† CARTHAGE CRISIS CENTER  One of the community organizations that Good Shepherd Lutheran supports quarterly is the Carthage Crisis Center.  There are some flyers on the round table in the narthex about what they have going on during the upcoming holiday season.  They provide meals in our community for a large number of people and they are asking for some extra help this holiday season.  Please pick up the information if you would like to know how you can help.

† SURVEY RESULTS  A clear majority of the surveys preferred to have one service at 9:00 am followed by Sunday School at 10:30 am. The Elder’s  announced at the Voter’s meeting last Sunday, that we will continue with this schedule.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete a survey and provide comments.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.

† 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.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the  service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.