† IN OUR PRAYERS Wynette Q. and her family, at the death of her father; Linda D.,recovering at home; Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F., Karen L., recovering from surgery; 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 service on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11:00 am or 7:00 pm.
† COMFORT IN SORROW This Thursday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 pm, Pastor and Earl invite those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one to join them for a special evening that will include devotion and prayer, learning about the phases of grief, and comfort from God’s Word. It will be a time of getting together to encourage one another and build each other up! If you feel you could benefit from this, please join us!
† 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.
† WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER All Good Shepherd women are invited to a Christmas party this evening, 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.
† CHRISTMAS CAROLING Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a congregational Christmas caroling evening on Monday, Dec. 22, at 5:00 pm. There will be hot chocolate and cookies for everyone to share. Come and join in warming the hearts of others this season!
† 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 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 today and on December 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!
† OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2015 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2014 envelopes and use only the 2015 envelopes beginning in January. 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.
† INVITATION POSTCARDS Due to a special donation, a special postcard 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 E. about payment, and if you have any questions.