† IN OUR PRAYERS Brian O., diagnosed with bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Ruth B., diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, placed on Hospice; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† HOBO DINNER & TRUNK OR TREAT Thanks to Donya M., Shawn P., and everyone who helped with and participated in the HOBO Dinner and Trunk or Treat event last Sunday. It was a wonderful way to fellowship together!
† FINANCIAL UPDATE As reported in the Newsletter, for the 9 months through September, expenses exceeded income resulting in a $6,586 deficit. Thanks to generous giving in October, year to date income exceeds expenses resulting in a $306 surplus. Our next hurdle will be the estimated $8,500 insurance premium for next year which will be due early in December. This is in addition, of course, to our regular monthly expenses.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be held the evening of Sunday, December 18. The first rehearsal is scheduled for November 20. If you would like your children to participate please let us know as soon as possible. You can do this by letting your child’s Sunday School teacher know, by contacting Becky C. or you can contact the church office by phone at 358-1325 or email at goodshepherd@ecarthage.com.
† 2023 OFFICERS At last Sunday’s regular quarterly Voters’ Meeting the officers for the 2023 church year were elected. These are the elected officers for 2023:
President – Adam T.
Vice-President – Bill E.
Secretary – Tracy K.
Treasurer – Dave H.
Elder – Chad K., Cody S.
Trustee – Tony Q., Doug S.
Christian Ed. Chair – Donya M., Jarrett E.
Thanks to those men and women who are currently serving as officers and may God continue to bless our congregation through those who will serve in 2023