† IN OUR PRAYERS George M. and family, at the death of Lois; Gary S., at the death of his father; Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† LOIS M. Lois Kay M., “Cake Lady”, 69, Neosho, MO, died Dec. 11, 2013, at her home in Neosho, following a short illness. Lois was born March 18, 1944, in Chanute, KS, the daughter of Eugene and Alice (Schneider) Maxwell. She moved to the Neosho area in 1979, from Osawatomie, KS. She worked for 22 years at the Newton County Courthouse in the collector’s office, retiring in 2010, and also owned and operated Cakes by Lois. She loved to fish, travel, raising roses, baking cakes and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Carthage and a member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Lois and George M. were married on June 13, 1966, at Chanute. He survives. She is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Matthew U., Kirkwood, MO, and Tracy & Jay B., Roeland Park, KS; one son and daughter-in-law, Todd & Teresa M., Burlington, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Allyson, Gabrielle, Iris, Isaac, Ethan, Samuel and Aaron; and two sisters, Donna J., Humbolt, KS, and Karen J., Harpers Ferry, WV. Services were held Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10:00 am, here at the church. Interment followed in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Lois may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or Avalon Hospice, in care of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.
† CHILDREN’S PROGRAM PRACTICE Along with practicing during the Sunday School hour, the children will practice today after the late service. A light lunch will be served.
† CHRISTMAS CAROLING The Lutheran Youth Fellowship will gather here at the church this evening at 5:00 to go Christmas Caroling. Anyone who would like to join us is very welcome. The more voices the better! When we return to the Fellowship Hall, there will be treats for everyone!
† ADVENT SERVICE Our last Midweek Advent service will take place this Wednesday morning at 11:00. The 7:00 evening service will be replaced by the Children’s Christmas Program. Remember, Jesus is The One Who is Coming.
† OPERATION BABY KING will be presented by the Sunday School children this Wednesday evening, Dec. 18, at 7:00. The birth of Jesus, a wonderful and beautiful story as seen through the eyes and told through the voices of our children.
† PICTORIAL DIRECTORY The new directory is done! You can pick up a copy at the round table in the narthex. It cost approximately $3.00 each to have them printed. If you would like to make a donation to help cover this expense, please use the basket provided. Thanks!
† TAKE NOTE– THE MIDWEEK CLASS will not meet for the next three Wednesdays. Class will resume at the normal time, 6:30 pm, on Jan. 8, 2014.
† POINSETTIAS If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas (as in the past, it’s yours to take home after Christmas), please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex. The cost is $8.00 each. See Diana Endicott about payment, and if you have any questions.
† 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.