† 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.