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† IN OUR PRAYERS  The L. family, at the death of Carol L.; The G. family, at the death of Earl G.; Nan B., at Oak Point in Carthage; Louise O., at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MSSU CHAMBER SINGERS  The Carthage Musical Devotees will be hosting the MSSU Chamber Singers this afternoon at 3:00 pm here at Good Shepherd.  Admission is free and there will be refreshments afterwards.

† LWML BAKE SALE  The LWML is holding their fall bake sale today in the narthex.  Please stop by the table and pick out some delicious goodies!

† ANGEL TREE  There is a tree set up in the Narthex full of ornament tags.  The tags list suggested items for kids in need in our area.  If you would like to participate, please take a tag from the tree, replace it with an angel  ornament from under the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the ornament attached by Sunday, December 9.  This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Please consider taking an ornament tag to help meet the needs of others in our community.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† CHURCH BAND  Due to Thanksgiving, there will not be band practice this Wednesday evening.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 pm.  We will be working on the songs and speaking lines in the Sunday School opening during November.  We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at Sunday School as much as possible because it will make things run smoother in December for rehearsals.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† 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.

† SECRET SISTER PROGRAM  There has been enough interest expressed in starting up the Secret Sister Program once again.  This program is sponsored by the LWML but all ladies of the congregation are welcome to participate.  The guide lines and secret sister sign-up forms are on the round table in the narthex.  The forms need to be turned in at the LWML Christmas party or before.  If you have any questions you can contact Mary P.

† CARTHAGE CRISIS CENTER  One of the community organizations that Good Shepherd Lutheran supports quarterly is the Carthage Crisis Center.  There are some flyers on the round table in the narthex about what they have going on during the upcoming holiday season.  They provide meals in our community for a large number of people and they are asking for some extra help this holiday season.  Please pick up the information if you would like to know how you can help.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Nan B., Louise O., hospitalized and recovering; The M. family; at the death of Dave M.; Kady E., Ed & Betty’s granddaughter, recovering from a car accident; LuVerne C., undergoing treatment for lymphoma; Carol L., at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jack H., dealing with multiple health issues; Lee Ann C., recovering at home; Earl G., suffering from ALS; Kathy P., suffering health issues;  Sara P., Vonda R., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† MSSU CHAMBER SINGERS  The Carthage Musical Devotees will be hosting the MSSU Chamber Singers on Sunday, November 18, at 3:00 pm here at Good Shepherd.  Admission is free and there will be refreshments  afterwards.

† ANGEL TREE  There is a tree set up in the Narthex full of ornament tags.  The tags list suggested items for kids in need in our area.  If you would like to participate, please take a tag from the tree, replace it with an angel  ornament from under the tree, purchase one or more of the items, and then place the unwrapped items back under the tree with the ornament attached by Sunday, December 9.  This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Please consider taking an ornament tag to help meet the needs of others in our   community.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† LWML BAKE SALE  The LWML will be holding their fall bake sale next  Sunday, November 18, in the narthex.  Be prepared for some delicious goodies!

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm, for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 pm.  We will be working on the songs and speaking lines in the Sunday School opening during November.  We would really appreciate it if we could have as many students here at Sunday School as much as possible because it will make things run smoother in December for rehearsals.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† GSLC FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY will still be meeting in November at 6:30 pm, it was accidently left off of the Newsletter calendar.

† SECRET SISTER PROGRAM  There has been enough interest expressed in starting up the Secret Sister Program once again.  This program is sponsored by the LWML but all ladies of the congregation are welcome to participate.  The guide lines and secret sister sign-up forms are on the round table in the narthex.  The forms need to be turned in at the LWML Christmas party or before.  If you have any questions you can contact Mary P.

† CARTHAGE CRISIS CENTER  One of the community organizations that Good Shepherd Lutheran supports quarterly is the Carthage Crisis Center.  There are some flyers on the round table in the narthex about what they have going on during the upcoming holiday season.  They provide meals in our community for a large number of people and they are asking for some extra help this holiday season.  Please pick up the information if you would like to know how you can help.