† IN OUR PRAYERS Sue V., suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in February; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Jack H., recovering at home; Paula B., April K., Sara P., Sara T., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Cory and Kayla H. at the baptism of their daughter, Lyssabelle Eve H., during the 10:45 am service this morning. Lyssabelle was born December 31, 2015. Her Godparents are Carol E. and Trevor T. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.
† SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Through the month of January we have been collecting canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage. Next Sunday is Souper Bowl Sunday so if you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure to bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs. If you would prefer to give a monetary donation there are envelopes on the round table in the narthex. The envelopes can be returned to Nan Borg or dropped off at the church office. Everyone wins when we team up to help!
† DIALOG EVENTS Many have participated in events led by Good Shepherd’s IIM Transition team. Participants describe their connection to Good Shepherd and listen to other members doing the same. Hoping to reach as many members as possible, the team has one more scheduled event this month. After the late service today, team members will lead a session in the Sunday school fellowship area just outside the elevator. Your involvement will help your church prepare for new leadership. Please make time to participate.
† CHRISTIAN EDUCATION With the start of a new year it’s time again to set the calendar of events for Christian Education in 2016. There will be a planning meeting today, after the late service. Anyone currently involved in or interested in getting involved in our Christian Education program is encouraged to attend. There will be a light lunch provided during the meeting.
† SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING tomorrow evening at 6:15 pm.
† SAVE THE DATE The Annual Ladies Night Out Dinner is set for Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 pm. Make plans to join us for this fun evening. Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex, or call the church office, 358-1325, if you plan to attend, so we will know how much food to prepare. For more information be sure to check your February Newsletter!
† VALENTINE BAKE SALE The LWML will be having a bake sale on Sunday, Feb. 14. Come prepared for some delicious goodies.
† LWML MEETING The LWML will have their regular meeting this Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm.
† LYF ICE SKATING Next Sunday the youth we be going to Springfield after the late service for lunch and ice skating. The cost is $7.50 for the skating and lunch will be provided.
† OFFERING STATEMENTS The 2015 offering statements are on the round table in the narthex. If you need your statement mailed, please contact the church office, 358-1325.
† LERT TRAINING People with emergency response training can be given access to managed disaster zones to offer assistance. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin will offer Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training on Saturday February 27, 2016 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Registration fee is $35 which includes manual, LCMS volunteer vest and lunch. This will include FEMA training and you will receive a FEMA card. For more information contact Kenneth Eby at (417) 529-0143 or K-eby@att.net. There are forms about the LERT training on the round table in the narthex.