Announcements — January 12, 2014

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Fern H., moved to Webb City Health and Rehab; Karen P.’ Mother-in-law, seriously ill; Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† MARY’S RETIREMENT LUNCH  There will be a salad lunch today after the late service in honor of Mary Parks’ retirement as GSLC Office Coordinator.  Join us in recognizing Mary’s faithful service and in celebrating this new chapter of her life.

† PRAYER CHAIN  If you are not already on the prayer chain and would like to be added so you can receive the e-mails, give your e-mail address to the church office or Gloria E.

† SERVICE PROJECT  On January 21, Corinne W. and Janet S. will be participating in a service project putting together baby baskets at LifeChoices.  A list of needed items is in the narthex if you would like to donate items or money to support their efforts.  Contact Corinne if you have questions.

† THRIVENT CHAPTER BOARD MEETING  Come and join us on Monday, Jan. 13th, at 6:30 pm in the Youth Building at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Everyone is welcome.  We will be planning activities for the coming year.

† HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY  Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage.  Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.  Everyone wins when we team up to help!

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2014 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2013 envelopes and use only the 2014 envelopes.  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.

† 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!

† LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS  It’s about your faith, your church, your world.  Subscription cost is $15.60.  A sign up sheet is in the narthex and you can pay by simply writing a check to Good Shepherd and putting Lutheran Witness in the memo line. 

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The new Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.  Ladies, remember to pick one up!

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  You will find the newest edition of the Portals of Prayer on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

FLOWER CHART  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided