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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., homebound; Gretta M.’s mother, suffering from both heart and kidney problems; Nan B., back at home; George M.’s sister, close to death; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU  I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, kind thoughts, cards, and visits after my surgery.  I am doing very well.  The Lord has been with me all the way!                               ~ Jim G.

† SPECIAL SERVICES

  – 7:00 pm Monday night, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.

  – 10:00 am Tuesday, Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.

† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will not meet the next two Thursdays, December 27 & January 3.  Class will resume on January 10. 

† GSLC BAND will take a break until after the new year.  Band practices will resume on Wednesday, January 9.

† USHER SCHEDULES  The 2019 usher schedules are on the round table in the narthex. 

† CALENDARS  There are free calendars available in the narthex on the information desk, courtesy of Nan Borg.  Help yourself!

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2019 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2018 envelopes and use only the 2019 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 6.  If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.  Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label.

† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS  The elected church officers for 2019 will be installed on Sunday, January 6.

† POINSETTIAS  There are several poinsettias on the altar that haven’t     been spoken for yet.  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and give your money to     Diana E.  The cost is $8.00 each. 

† FLOWER CHART, 2019  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

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

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Gretta M.’s mother, suffering from both heart and kidney problems; Jim G., recovering from neck surgery; George M.’s sister, close to death; Nan B., back at home; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU for all your prayers for our granddaughter, Kady.  She is up and walking with a cane and doing better.  She has a way to go but we are so grateful that she is improving.  Your prayers are greatly appreciated!     ~ Ed & Betty E.

† ANGEL TREE  A big Thank you to everyone who took a tag from the tree.  Our congregation sent a very generous number of items to the Salvation Army last week and they were extremely appreciative to get them!  Thanks for your support of this project!

† GUESS WHO’S COMING FOR CHRISTMAS  Please join us this evening for the Sunday School Christmas Program at 7:00 pm.  Come and watch the contestants participate in a game show to find out about the people who were there to experience the first Christmas.  The students have worked hard and are very excited to share the story of Jesus’ birth with their church family!  There will be refreshments for everyone to enjoy after    the program.  *Today we will have one last rehearsal during Sunday School and then celebrate with a pizza party!

† GSLC BAND will take a break until after the new year.  Band practices will resume on Wednesday, January 9.

† 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.  Please join us!

† USHER SCHEDULES  The 2019 usher schedules are on the round table in the narthex.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2019 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2018 envelopes and use only the 2019 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 6.  If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.  Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label.

† FLOWER CHART, 2019  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.

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

† LWML QUARTERLIES  The LWML Winter Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and prepay Diana E.  The cost is $8.00 each.  Please, see Diana with any questions.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Jim G., recovering from neck surgery; George M.’s sister, close to death; Nan B., at Oak Point in Carthage; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a  car accident; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† THANK YOU GSLC for all your prayers, phone calls, cards and thoughts.  They were much appreciated.  My treatments have been going well and I am about done with monthly treatments.  Continue to remember me in prayer.  God bless GSLC.                   ~ LuVerne C.

† ANGEL TREE  The angel tree items were due to be back and under the tree by today.  If you haven’t put yours under the tree yet, please bring them to the church this week by Tuesday so they can be picked up by the Salvation Army.  Remember they should be unwrapped with the tag attached.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† GUESS WHO’S COMING FOR CHRISTMAS  The Sunday School Christmas program is scheduled for next Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 pm.  Today we will rehearse during Sunday School and then break for lunch in the  fellowship hall.  We will then rehearse again after lunch.  Next Sunday we will have one last rehearsal during Sunday School and then celebrate with a pizza party.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY  The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation tonight at 5:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the church.  The menu will include a variety of appetizers.  The names for secret sisters will be passed out.  There will also be a Christmas exchange.  For those who would like to participate, bring a wrapped Christmas item, $5.00 or less.  Come and join us for an evening of Christmas fun and festivities.

† CHRISTMAS TRAINS  On Saturday, December 15, from 2:00-5:00 pm, Doug & Peggy Schnelle will be hosting an open house featuring Christmas trains!  It will be at Doug & Peggy’s home at 5598 County Rd. 175 in        Carthage.   All kids are invited, “big kids” too.  Come enjoy some refreshments and Christmas fun for the afternoon!

† CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS GROUP  Our planning meeting was small but mighty!  We talked about how our relationships with God, our family, and friends was affected.  It was encouraging to learn that others share the same hopes, fears and feelings regardless of where they are in their battle against cancer.  We plan to meet again after the holidays. Watch for more information with the new year.

† 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.  Please join us!

† POINSETTIAS  If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas, please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and prepay Diana E.  The cost is $8.00 each.  Please, see Diana with any questions.