† IN OUR PRAYERS Katherine R., homebound; Gretta M.’s mother, suffering from both heart and kidney problems; Nan B., back at home; George M.’s sister, close to death; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, kind thoughts, cards, and visits after my surgery. I am doing very well. The Lord has been with me all the way! ~ Jim G.
† SPECIAL SERVICES
– 7:00 pm Monday night, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.
– 10:00 am Tuesday, Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.
† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will not meet the next two Thursdays, December 27 & January 3. Class will resume on January 10.
† GSLC BAND will take a break until after the new year. Band practices will resume on Wednesday, January 9.
† USHER SCHEDULES The 2019 usher schedules are on the round table in the narthex.
† CALENDARS There are free calendars available in the narthex on the information desk, courtesy of Nan Borg. Help yourself!
† OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2019 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2018 envelopes and use only the 2019 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 6. 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.
† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS The elected church officers for 2019 will be installed on Sunday, January 6.
† POINSETTIAS There are several poinsettias on the altar that haven’t been spoken for yet. If you would like to purchase a poinsettia, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and give your money to Diana E. The cost is $8.00 each.
† FLOWER CHART, 2019 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.