† IN OUR PRAYERS Clarice O., recovering at her son’s; Brian O., diagnosed with bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† TRAINS On Sunday, December 18, from 1:00-4:00 pm, Doug & Peggy Schnelle will be hosting an open house featuring Christmas trains! It will be at their home at 5598 County Rd. 175 in Carthage. All kids are invited, “big kids” too.
† 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 next Advent service will be this Wednesday, December 14. Please join us!
† TREASURER UPDATE As we approach the end of the year, we need weekly contributions of $6,000 to meet our remaining expenses.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM This year’s Christmas program, “Christmas Traditions”, will be held next Sunday, December 18, at 6:00 pm. Please join us as the children show you how our Christmas traditions point to the birth of Jesus. The students are working hard and are very excited to share the story of Jesus’ birth with their church family! LWML will be providing refreshments for everyone to enjoy following the program.
† LWML QUARTERLY The new LWML Quarterlies for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2023 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2022 envelopes and use only the 2023 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 1. If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.