Announcements — December 7, 2025

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Shirley N., recovering from back surgery; Leah E., the Chapman’s granddaughter, dealing with Thyroid Cancer and pneumonia; 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 next Advent service will be this Wednesday, December 10.

† 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  Thanks to everyone who helped deliver meals last week.

† 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  Thanks to everyone who took an ornament to  sponsor a child connected to Lutheran Family and Children’s Services.  The   unwrapped items were due back today & will be taken to LFCS early this week.

† A SWEATER FOR CHRISTMAS will be held the evening of Sunday, December 14, at 6:00 pm.  We are rehearsing during the Sunday school hour.  The children are excited to be able to share the story of the Saviors birth with their congregation. Please join us.

† TREASURER NOTE  For the eleven months ended this November our paid expenses totaled $223,629 while our income totaled $214,236 leaving us with a deficit of $9,393.  Our budgeted income and expenses year to date is $223,431.  Please note that the income figure does include offerings on 11/30.  Please also note that we have not yet made our 4th quarter contribution to the Missouri District.  That budgeted quarterly amount is $1,250.