† IN OUR PRAYERS Virginia S., suffering from a broken arm after a fall; Jack H. back at home recovering; Janice H., recovering from knee surgery, Marcella M., recovering from a fall; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Alex and Hannah R. at the baptism of their daughter, Ila Elaine R., during the 8:15 am service this morning. Ila was born September 18, 2017. Her sponsors are Amy R. and Matthew & Rebekah C. God be with this family as they grow in His grace and love.
† GSLC CELEBRATED 30 YEARS A big THANK YOU to the Fellowship Committee for hosting the pot-luck lunch last Sunday! What a wonderful celebration of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and 30 years!
† CONFERENCE Pastor Mehl will be attending a conference this week so there will not be Tuesday morning Bible Class or Wednesday evening Jr. Confirmation Class.
† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY Pictures for the new directory have been taken. If you were unable to get your picture taken but would like to be included in the directory please contact Karen Moll, 529-3394. You can also email a picture to her at mumom52@hotmail.com.
† MSSU CHAMBER SINGERS The Carthage Musical Devotees will be hosting the MSSU Chamber Singers on Sunday, November 19, at 3:00 pm here at Good Shepherd. Admission is free and there will be refreshments afterwards.
† ANGEL TREE There is a tree set up in the Narthex full of ornaments. The angels list suggested items for kids in need in our area. If you would like to participate, please take an ornament from the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the ornament attached. The items must be returned and placed under the tree by Sunday, December 10. This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army. Please consider taking an angel to help meet the needs of others in our community. Thanks for your support of this project.
† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP Join us on Wednesday, November 22, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.
† 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, 358-1325.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 17, 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!
† NURSERY/CRY ROOM Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.
† 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.
† 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.