Announcements — December 29, 2019

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Wynette Q., recovering from gallbladder surgery;  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.

† THANK YOU Pastor Schnackenberg for handling both the Worship Service and Bible Class while Pastor Mehl is away!

† LWML BUNCO PARTY  All adult women are invited to attend the Bunco Party hosted by LWML on Sunday, January 5, at 3:00 pm! (This will take the place of the annual Christmas party this year.)  Plan to have a fun afternoon playing Bunco (a very easy-to-learn dice game) with the great women of Good Shepherd!  There will be snacks and prizes!  The Secret Sister reveal will also be that afternoon.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will not meet Thursday, January 2. Class will resume on January 9. 

† GSLC FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY will not meet December 30.  The group will resume meeting on Monday, January 6, with an Epiphany party.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2020 offering envelopes are on the round  table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2019 envelopes and use only the 2020 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 5.  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 2020 will be installed on Sunday, January 5.

† FLOWER CHART, 2020  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.

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The LWML Winter Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† 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.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.