† IN OUR PRAYERS Kes & Betty K., dealing with various health & mobility issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Mary C., Linda D., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† CALL APPROVED After the Special Voters’ Meeting held on Sunday, December 4, it was voted to issue a Call to Reverend Silas Mehl.
† LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available in the back. Ask an usher.
† LINDA D. is recovering at Landmark Hospital, 2040 West 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804. She is not ready to receive visitors yet, but cards would be appreciated.
† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY started an Advent study on Nov. 30. Due to the 11:00 am Advent service, they will meet a little earlier, at 9:30 am, during the Advent season.
† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP is hosting Christmas Caroling today at 3:00 pm. The whole congregation is invited for some fellowship, singing, and wishing others a Merry Christmas. There will be cookies and hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy.
† THE LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY is this evening at 5:30 pm at the Rollins Creek Clubhouse in Carthage. All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for this fun evening.
† A GIFT FROM HEAVEN ABOVE The Sunday School Christmas program is scheduled for next Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm. Along with working on the program in Sunday School, there will be a rehearsal today after the late service. A light lunch will be provided before we start rehearsal.
† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS GSLC is down to just a few people providing blood pressure checks on Sunday mornings, so we are in need a few more people who would be willing to help out one Sunday a month. If you would be interested in helping with this, please contact Jan G.
† 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!
† POINSETTIAS If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex. The cost is $8.00 each. See Diana Endicott with any questions and about payment.
† SECRET SISTERS If you would like to participate in the Secret Sister program for 2017, please take a form from the round table in the narthex, fill it out, and bring it along to the LWML Christmas Party or put it in Diana Endicott’s mailbox in the church office today. You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.
† OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2017 offering envelopes are on the information table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2016 envelopes and use only the 2017 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 1. 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.
† 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.
† FLOWER CHART, 2017 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.
PORTALS OF PRAYER The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.