Announcements — December 31, 2023

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruby S., recovering from knee replacement surgery; Cindy E., continuing her recovery at home; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS Good Shepherd’s Thursday Morning Bible Study finished up the book of Ester at the end of the year.  This Thursday, January 4, we are planning to celebrate Epiphany.  We will take a look at the season through the scriptures and  plan to enjoy a king cake.  Come and join us!

† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS  The elected church officers for 2024 will be installed next Sunday, January 7.

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† 2023 OFFERING CONTRIBUTIONS  If you wish to receive a record of your GSLC charitable contributions for the 2023 tax year, please talk to Sandy Dickey or Denise Golden or you can contact the church office, 358-1325.

† LUTHERAN WITNESS  It’s about your faith, your church, your world.  If you would like to subscribe to or renew a subscription to The Lutheran Witness, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex or give the church office a call, 358-1325. The annual cost is $20.65.  Please designate “Lutheran  Witness” if placing your payment in the offering plate.  The 2024 subscription year begins in April.