† IN OUR PRAYERS Walter R., recovering from surgery on his Achilles tendon; Jack H., at St. Luke’s dealing with multiple health issues; Katherine R., recovering from a broken hip; Sue V., at St. Luke’s receiving rehab after a broken hip; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† CONSTITUTION CHANGES There will be a very brief Voters’ Meeting held right after the service today, to get approval on some changes that need to be made to the GSLC Constitution.
† TRAINS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Doug & Peggy S. will be hosting an open house featuring Christmas trains! It will be at their home in Carthage. All kids are invited, “big kids” too. Come enjoy some refreshments and Christmas fun!
† ANGEL TREE The angel tree items were due to be back and under the tree by today. If you haven’t put yours under the tree yet, please bring them to the church this week by Tuesday so they can be picked up by the Salvation Army. Remember they should be unwrapped with the tag attached. Thanks for your support of this project.
† 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. Please join us!
† STORIES OF THE SAVIOR The Sunday School Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, at 7:00 pm. Today we will have a longer rehearsal following the service and end with lunch. December 15 we will have a dress rehearsal during the Sunday School hour, followed by a cupcake celebration. We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at rehearsals 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!
† ADVENT DEVOTIONS Daily Devotionals for December can be found on the table outside the nursery along with Portals of Prayer. You will also find a half-sheet order of service to use along with your daily devotional that includes some prayers on the back.
† 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.
† 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.
† 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.
† 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.