† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F., Karen L. and Sandy O., recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), receiving Hospice care; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.
† CHRISTMAS CHOIR! Help us make a joyful noise in honor of our Lord’s birth. Rehearsals will directly follow the late service. No need to be a soloist, join others and have fun.
† BRASS ENSEMBLE Attention all brass instrumentalists: Please let John Nicholas or Linda Danner know if you are interested and available to play in a brass ensemble for the upcoming Advent and Christmas season services. We are especially in need of low brass instruments.
† MARIE HERZOG There will be a graveside service for Marie Herzog at Oak Hill Cemetery at 11:00 am on Friday, November 28.
† WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE There will be no classes this week due to the Thanksgiving Eve Service. On December 3, classes will resume with new times to allow for Advent Services at 7:00 pm. Band practice will remain at 5:30 pm; Midweek, Jr Confirmation, Bible Study and Men’s Ensemble practice will all begin at 6:00 pm during Advent.
† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE Yes, there is much to be thankful for! Join us this Wednesday evening at 7:00 for a special service of thanksgiving with Holy Communion.
† ADVENT Next Sunday begins the Advent season of the church year, the time before Christmas when we prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Savior. Plan to attend the Mid-week Advent services, which begin Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING Today, following late service, there will be a meeting of Sunday School teachers, the Christian Education Board, and all persons interested in Christian Education. A light lunch will be provided.
† WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER All Good Shepherd women are invited to a Christmas party on Sunday, December 14, at 5 pm, at Rollins Creek Clubhouse (east end of Fairview). Dinner will be served and entertainment provided by the CHS show choir! We will reveal our Secret Sisters with a gift and anyone can play the ornament exchange game if you bring a wrapped ornament! Please RSVP on the narthex table so we can plan seating and food. Questions: Call Jennifer Shannon 793-1880.
† SECRET SISTERS If you would like to participate in the Secret Sister program for 2015, please take a form from the table in the narthex, fill it out, and return it to Jennifer Shannon, Brenda Kirn, or Judy Golden by December 14. You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.
† THE FUMBLY, BUMBLY ANGELS The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 21, at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals will begin during the Sunday School hour on November 30. Along with Sunday School time, there will be rehearsals after the late service on both December 14 & 21. Help your children get excited about being involved. It is a wonderful and fun way for them to learn about and spread the news of Jesus’ birth!
† PASTOR’S CLASS If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran Church and it’s teachings, are interested in joining the congregation, or would like a refresher course in church doctrine, Pastor is having an informational class next Sunday afternoon, Nov. 30, from 1:00-6:00 pm. The class is informal and you are encouraged to bring along your questions. Everyone is invited and welcome. Please let Pastor know if you are planning to attend.
† 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.