† IN OUR PRAYERS Kes K., recovering at St. Luke’s from hip surgery; Stella Q., at Silver Creek, (3321 Texas Ave, Joplin, MO 64804), struggling with her loss of memory; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Mary C., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† THANK YOU to those who let Pastor Mackie borrow furnishings for his rental property. He will be at <call church office> on Saturday, January 28 to return your items. Please come to the beige double-doored garage off the alleyway behind the property. We know the donors of some items, but are not sure about a red easy chair with green ottoman, an entertainment center, and a microwave. If you loaned any of those items, please contact the church office to let us know what to do with it/them.
† PANTRY WARMING The LWML is promoting a pantry warming for Pastor Mehl and his family to welcome them to Good Shepherd. On Sunday, January 29, and Sunday, February 5, there will be a container in the narthex where you can leave items that will be delivered to their home just before their arrival.
† CALL ACCEPTED The Call Committee received word from Reverend Silas Mehl that he will be accepting the call to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Tentatively, he is looking towards some time in February for his installation. His installation date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed by the district. Please continue to keep Pastor Mehl, Pastor Mackie, Good Shepherd, and Pastor Mehl’s South Dakota congregations in your prayers as we move through this process.
† GOODBYE PASTOR MACKIE There will be a potluck dinner next Sunday, January 29, after the 10:45 am service. Everyone, please join us and bring your favorite dish or two. The fellowship committee will provide fried chicken, but other main dishes would be appreciated, too. If you have any questions, you can contact Dave or Lora Wacker.
† SECRET SISTERS If you turned in a form to participate in this year’s secret sister program there is an envelope with your name on it, on the information desk.
† 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 STATEMENTS The 2016 offering statements are on the round table in the narthex. If you need your statement mailed, please contact the church office, 358-1325.
† LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS It’s about your faith, your church, your world. Subscription cost is $15.96. A sign up sheet is on the round table in the narthex and you can pay by simply writing a check to Good Shepherd and putting Lutheran Witness in the memo line.
† OFFERING ENVELOPES 2017 offering envelopes are on the information table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2016 envelopes and use only the 2017 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.