† IN OUR PRAYERS Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Karen L.,recovering from surgery; Paula B.,undergoing treatment for cancer.
† CALENDAR BLUNDER On the calendar in the January Newsletter, the communion Sunday schedule is opposite. There will be communion in early service on Jan. 4 & 18. There will be communion in late service on Jan. 11 & 25. Sorry for any confusion.
† MIDWEEK CLASSES & ACTIVITIES will resume this Wednesday, Jan. 7.
† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will resume Jan. 8, at 9:30 am.
† SCRIPTURE STUDY The Wednesday morning Scripture Study group will resume on January 7, at 10:30 am.
† 2015 CHURCH OFFICERS INSTALLED TODAY We are grateful to the following members of the congregation who were elected to serve this year in the following positions:
President: David W.
Vice-President: Jim B.
Secretary: Clarice O.
Treasurer: Glenn M.
Financial Secretary: Luke H.
Elders: Greg G.
Don L.
Trustees: Joe L.
Dir. of Christian Ed: Sara T.
† FLOWER URN Diana E. has been unable to find the metal & glass urn that she uses to place the flowers on the altar most Sundays. If you accidentally took it home or know where it is, she would appreciate it if you would bring it back or let her know where to find it. Thanks for your help.
† CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Next Sunday, January 11, during the Sunday School hour, there will be another informational meeting led by the Elders concerning Pastor’s retirement. Check your January Newsletter for the Elders’ note that contains more information about this meeting.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet Sunday, Jan. 11, at 6:00 pm.
† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet next Sunday, January 11, at 7:00 pm.
† LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS It’s about your faith, your church, your world. Subscription cost is $15.96. 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.
† 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 today. 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.
† PORTALS OF PRAYER The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† LWML QUARTERLIES The new Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex. Ladies, remember to pick one up!
† POINSETTIAS Reminder, if you purchased a poinsettia, it is yours to take home. Thank you for helping beautify the sanctuary.
† THRIVENT MEETING Our next Thrivent Chapter meeting will be held at 6:30 pm on Monday, Jan. 5, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. We will be planning chapter activities for the next 6 months. Everyone is welcome to attend. You can contact Daryl Weinkein at 499-3119 with any questions.