Announcements — November 30, 2025

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery; Dr. Raymond G., recovering from knee surgery; Leah E., the Chapman’s granddaughter, dealing with Thyroid Cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† 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 first Advent service will be this Wednesday, December 3.

† ADVENT DEVOTIONALS “The Clothing of the King” devotionals books are available in the Narthex on the information table next to Portals of Prayer.  Please only take one copy per family.

† MEALS ON WHEELS  Good Shepherd will deliver meals on Wednesday, December 3.  If you would like to help with this or have questions, please contact Sandy D.

† LWML will host their annual caroling party on December 9.  Everyone is  welcome and encouraged  to attend this fun event!  Meet at the church around 5:00 pm to carpool.  Festive attire is encouraged!  Need not be able to sing to attend!  Following caroling, we’ll head to Mis Arcos for dinner.

† LFCS SEASON OF SHARING  A big thanks to everyone who took an ornament from the tree in the narthex to sponsor a child connected to Lutheran Family and Children’s Services in Joplin for Christmas.  The unwrapped items need to be back under the tree by next Sunday, December 7.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM This year’s Christmas program will be held the evening of Sunday, December 14, at 6:00 pm.  Practice started last week during the Sunday School hour.  If you would like your children to participate, please come and join us for practice.

† ROCK has been moved to Donya M.’s house starting at 5:30 pm with dinner and ending around 6:30 pm so everyone can make it to Advent services.  All children are welcome (and parents)!!!