† IN OUR PRAYERS Karen P.’s family, at the loss of Chuck’s mother; Lois H. (Pastor and Mary’s sister), Andrea H. (Joann W.’s mother), and Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (LYF) will meet tonight at 6:00 pm. With the last meeting being cancelled because of the weather, there is much planning to do. We also plan to visit the Carthage Crisis Center to talk with Brian Bisbee, the director, about giving a Christian response to those in need. We will stop for refreshments on the way back to the church.
† A BIG THANK YOU! I want to thank you, my Good Shepherd family, for the wonderful luncheon last Sunday, for all the cards, gifts, well wishes, and hugs to celebrate my retirement. Good Shepherd is a very special church with very special people. I have been so blessed. To God be the glory! ~ Mary
† ELDERS’ MEETING tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm.
† VOTERS’ MEETING This year’s first voters’ meeting is scheduled for next Sunday, January 26, at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending.
† PRAYER CHAIN If you are not already on the prayer chain and would like to be added, give your e-mail address to the church office or Gloria Elder. Not only are there requests for prayer, but it is also a place where information about congregational activities are shared.
† 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.
† 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.
† 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.