† IN OUR PRAYERS Jim G., undergoing neck surgery on Monday; Nan B., at Oak Point in Carthage; Louise O., at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† ANGEL TREE There is a tree set up in the Narthex with ornament tags. The tags list suggested items for kids in need in our area. If you would like to participate, please take a tag from the tree, replace it with an angel ornament from under the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the tag attached by Sunday, December 9. This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army. Please consider taking an ornament tag to help meet the needs of others in our community. Thanks for your support of this project.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 pm. Today we will rehearse during Sunday School and then break for lunch in the fellowship hall. We will then rehearse again after lunch. 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. Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!
† CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS GROUP will get together for a light brunch and planning session today, after Sunday school in one of the Sunday school classrooms.
† 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. The first Advent service will be this Wednesday, December 5. 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 and prepay Diana Endicott. The cost is $8.00 each. Please, see Diana with any questions.
† LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation on Sunday, December 9, at 5:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The menu will include a variety of appetizers. The names for secret sisters will be passed out. There will also be a Christmas exchange. For those who would like to participate, bring a wrapped Christmas item, $5.00 or less (it doesn’t have to be an ornament). Come and join us for an evening of Christmas fun and festivities.
† SECRET SISTER PROGRAM There has been enough interest expressed in starting up the Secret Sister Program once again. This program is sponsored by the LWML but all ladies of the congregation are welcome to participate. The guide lines and secret sister sign-up forms are on the round table in the narthex. The forms need to be turned in at the LWML Christmas party or before. If you have any questions you can contact Mary P.