News

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Connor M., recovering from pneumonia; Betty K., health recovery after minor surgery; Katherine R. suffering with Shingles; Virginia S., recovering from a broken arm; Jack H., back at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for  cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SPECIAL SERVICES

– 7:00 pm Tonight Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.

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

  – 7:00 pm December 31 New Year’s Eve Worship Service.

† USHER SCHEDULES  The 2018 usher schedules are on the round table in the   narthex.  If you are an usher, please pick up your information.

† THANK YOU  There were a number of people involved in helping to get the new church directory put together and we’d like to say Thank You to all of you!  It took a lot of help to finish the process and we appreciate all of you!  A special thanks to Karen M. for heading up the whole process.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  Copies of the new church directory are located on the information desk in the narthex.  Please take only one copy per family so we can make sure everyone gets one.  If you have an interest in helping to offset the cost, each directory was about $3.50.  In addition, if you would like an electronic copy of the directory, please use the sign-up sheet.  A copy will be emailed to you  sometime in January.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2018 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2017 envelopes and use only the    2018 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 7.  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, 2018  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.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will return to its normal 10:30 am meeting time this Wednesday.

† TUESDAY MORNING 9:30 AM BIBLE STUDY will be taking a break until the new year.  The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9, and will be studying the book of James.

† 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.

† LOST AND FOUND items are located by the nursery in the Narthex.  We will be getting rid of any Items that are not claimed by the end of the year.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Betty K., health recovery after minor surgery; Katherine R., suffering with Shingles; Virginia S., recovering from a broken arm; Jack H., back at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall;  Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† ANGEL TREE  A big Thank you to everyone who took an angel 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!

† GOD’S PROMISE CAME TRUE  Please join us this evening for the Sunday School Christmas Program at 7:00 pm.  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.

† THANK YOU  There were a number of people involved in helping to get the new church directory put together and we’d like to say Thank You to all of you!  It took a lot of help to finish the process and we appreciate all of you!  A special thanks to Karen M. for heading up the whole process.

† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY  Copies of the new church directory are located on the information desk in the narthex.  Please take only one copy per family so we can make sure everyone gets one.  If you have an interest in helping to offset the cost, each directory was about $3.50.  In addition, if you would like an electronic copy of the directory, please use the sign-up sheet.  A copy will be emailed to you  sometime in January.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2018 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2017 envelopes and use only the 2018 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 7.  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, 2018  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.

† TUESDAY MORNING 9:30 AM BIBLE STUDY will be taking a break until the new year.  The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9, and will be studying the book of James.

† 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.  This year’s theme is “Savior of the Nations”.  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.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana Endicott with any questions and about payment.

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

† LOST AND FOUND items are located on a thin table under the education bulletin board in the Narthex. We will be getting rid of any Items that are not claimed by the end of the year.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Katherine R., suffering with Shingles; Virginia S., recovering from a broken arm; Jack H., back at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will be taking a break until the new year.  The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9, and will be studying the book of James.

† LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY  The LWML is sponsoring a Christmas Holiday-centered evening for all the ladies of the congregation this evening at 5:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the church.  It will be a salad supper, so please bring a salad to share.  Drinks and dessert will be provided.  There will be a Christmas ornament exchange for those who would like to participate and secret sisters will be revealed.  Come and join us for an evening of Christmas fun and festivities!  If you have questions, you can contact Lora W.

† ANGEL TREE  Thank you to everyone who took an angel from the tree. Please remember the unwrapped items need to be under the tree with the ornament attached today.  The packages will be taken to the Salvation Army this Wednesday.  This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† GOD’S PROMISE CAME TRUE  The Sunday School Christmas Program is scheduled for next Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 pm.  Along with working on the songs and speaking lines in Sunday School, there will be a rehearsal today after the late service.  A light lunch will be provided before we start rehearsal.  Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus’ birth to our church family!

† DIRECTORY  The new church directory is almost complete!  If you would like an electronic copy of your photograph, please contact Karen M. or mumom52@hotmail.com.

† 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.  This year’s theme is “Savior of the Nations”.  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.  The cost is $8.00 each.  See Diana E. with any questions and about payment.

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

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the nurse’s office after the service.  You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.

† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love,  comfort, and peace.

† ASSISTIVE LISTENING  If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.  They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.