† IN OUR PRAYERS Fred E. and family, at the death of Fred’s mother; 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 late service on Jan. 11 & 25. There will be communion in early service on Jan. 18. Sorry for any confusion.
† 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 Today, during the Sunday School hour, there will be another informational meeting led by the Elders concerning Pastor’s retirement.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will meet this evening at the church at 6:00 pm.
† CHURCH COUNCIL will meet tonight at 7:00 pm.
† SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF & TEACHERS’ MEETING On Sunday, January 25, there will be a Sunday School staff & teachers’ meeting after the late service. Sara T., Director of Christian Education, would like those involved in Sunday School to get together and let her know how things are going and start planning for this year. A light lunch will be provided!
† 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!
† 2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are ready for you to pick up. They are on the round table in the narthex.
† 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.
† FLOWER CHART There are several empty spots coming up on the 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.
† 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. 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 There are extra poinsettias from Christmas on the round table in the narthex. Anyone who would like a poinsettia is welcome to take one.