† IN OUR PRAYERS Kes & Betty K., dealing with various health & mobility issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Linda D., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY Earl is ready to get going again, so the Scripture Study Group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 am to finish up the angel study. They will not meet on Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving, but will start an Advent study on Nov. 30.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm. We will be working on the songs and speaking lines in the Sunday School opening during November. We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at Sunday School as much as possible because it will make things run smoother in December for rehearsals. Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!
† MSSU CHAMBER SINGERS The Carthage Musical Devotees will be hosting the MSSU Chamber Singers on Sunday, November 20, at 3:00 pm here at Good Shepherd. Admission is free and there will be refreshments afterwards.
† BAKE SALE The LWML annual November bake sale will be on 11-20-16. Shop for your holiday goodies. Calling all ladies to join in and donate some baked goods! Help us make our bake sale a big success. Shopping starts after the early service and continues after the late service – sorry no early birds. Call Lora W. with questions.
† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP Join us on Wednesday, November 23, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.
† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent. This year’s theme is “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns”. Lessons will show how certain kings of Israel prepared for the coming of Christ our King. Please join us!
† BISCUITS & GRAVY BREAKFAST On Sunday, November 27, the first Sunday of Advent, Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a breakfast for the congregation between the services, during the Sunday School hour. The menu will include biscuits & gravy and egg casseroles. Please come and join us for some fellowship and food as we begin a new church year!
† SCHEDULING SPECIAL MUSIC If you want to provide special music during a worship service, please contact the church office at least two weeks ahead of time so plans can be made to include all who wish to participate.
† JANITORIAL STAFF GSLC is seeking a person to fill the upstairs cleaning position. If you are interested in this position, please contact the church office.
† COMMUNICATIONS Beginning in December, GSLC will offer a couple of additional ways to receive information and announcements. For more details about these added ways for communication, check your November newsletter. If you would like to receive a weekly email, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex. Also on the round table, there are instructions for how to join GSLC’s “remind” group to receive texts.
† CHRISTMAS COLLECTION During the months of November and December the Sunday School children will be collecting new, small stuffed animals which will be placed in the Bright Futures food backpacks that go home with the school children over Christmas break. There is a tree set up in the Sunday School opening area for you to drop off your donations. Thanks for your support of this project.
† COMFORT DOG 2.0 Are you seeking a way to serve your community, help the suffering and respond to national calamities? Consider being a Comfort Dog Handler. Immanuel Joplin is launching Comfort Dog 2.0, beginning with a presentation from Lutheran Church Charities, by Pres. Tim Hetzner, at 12:30 pm today.