† IN OUR PRAYERS Linda D., back at home and on hospice; Stella Q., at Silver Creek, (3321 Texas Ave, Joplin, MO 64804), struggling with her loss of memory; Kes & Betty K., dealing with various health & mobility issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Mary C., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† OPEN HOUSE Linda D. is at home on hospice. She would really like to see her church family so an open house is planned for today from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at her home. Open house cancelled
† CALL APPROVED After the Special Voters’ Meeting held on Sunday, December 4, it was voted to issue a Call to Reverend Silas Mehl. Keep him in your prayers as he considers God’s Call to Good Shepherd.
† COMFORT DOG TEAM VISIT Next Sunday, January 8, the Comfort Dog Team from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin will be here during the Sunday School/Adult Bible Class hour to give a presentation on what their program is all about and to talk about the opportunities they have to serve others. GSLC will also present them with our donation from our Sunday School offerings we have been collecting over the last two quarters. Please, come join us to meet the dogs, their handlers and hear about this wonderful program located so close to us!
† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS The elected church officers for 2017 will be installed next Sunday, January 8.
† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY is back to meeting at their normal time, 10:30 am.
† SECRET SISTERS If you didn’t get a chance to sign up to participate in the 2017 Secret Sister Program, there is still time. There are forms on the round table in the narthex. If you haven’t already turned in a form and would like to participate please fill one out and return to the church office by Jan. 15.
† 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. 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!
† 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 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.
† 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.
† LWML QUARTERLIES The new Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex. Ladies, remember to pick one up!
† 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 Garoutte, (417)782-0769.
† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.
† ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.
† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.