† IN OUR PRAYERS Linda D., awaiting test results; Ruth H., under- going rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F., Karen L.,recovering from surgery; Royce A. (Wynette Q.’s father), receiving Hospice care; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.
† ADVENT We are in 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 on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
† ADVENT SCHEDULE During Advent, the Wednesday evening classes will have earlier 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.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet this evening here at the church at 6:00to plan for this month’s events.
† THE ELDERS will meet this evening at 7:30 pm instead of Monday.
† OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday at 6:00 pm.
† EVERGREEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL (LCMS) is situated in the midst of a low income, high crime area of Detroit, MI. The lives of the children who attend Evergreen are often touched by bullying, intimidation, and gang violence. Evergreen Lutheran School provides Christian Education in a safe and caring environment. GSLC Sunday School offerings are now going to support this unique inner city ministry.
† THE WEDNESDAY AM SCRIPTURE STUDY CLASS will not meet during the Advent season. The class will resume on Wednesday, January 7, at 10:30 am.
† WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER All Good Shepherd women are invited to a Christmas party next Sunday, Dec. 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: Contact Jennifer S.
† 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 S., Brenda K., or Judy G. by December 14. You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.
† THE FUMBLY, BUMBLY ANGELS OurSunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 21, at 7:00 pm. Rehearsal will be held during the Sunday School hour today. 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!
† INVITATION POSTCARDS Due to a special donation, a special post card will be mailed to many people in the area around the church inviting them to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. If you see someone you don’t recognize, welcome them warmly; they may be one of our neighbors.
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