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† IN OUR PRAYERS  Kes & Betty K., dealing with various health & mobility issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Mary C., Linda D., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† CALL APPROVED  After the Special Voters’ Meeting held on Sunday, December 4, it was voted to issue a Call to Reverend Silas Mehl.

† LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available in the back.  Ask an usher.

† LINDA D. is recovering at Landmark Hospital, 2040 West 32^nd St, Joplin, MO 64804.  She is not ready to receive visitors yet, but cards would be appreciated.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY started an Advent study on Nov. 30.  Due to the 11:00 am Advent service, they will meet a little earlier, at 9:30 am,  during the Advent season.

† LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP is hosting Christmas Caroling today at 3:00 pm.  The whole congregation is invited for some fellowship, singing, and wishing others a Merry Christmas.  There will be cookies and hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy.

† THE LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY is this evening at 5:30 pm at the Rollins Creek Clubhouse in Carthage.  All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for this fun evening.

† A GIFT FROM HEAVEN ABOVE  The Sunday School Christmas program is scheduled for next Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm.  Along with working on the program in Sunday School, there will be a rehearsal today after the late service.  A light lunch will be provided before we start rehearsal.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS  GSLC is down to just a few people providing blood  pressure checks on Sunday mornings, so we are in need a few more people who would be willing to help out one Sunday a month.  If you would be interested in helping with this, please contact Jan G.

† 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 “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns”. Lessons will show how certain kings of Israel prepared for the coming of Christ  our King. 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.

† SECRET SISTERS  If you would like to participate in the Secret Sister program for 2017, please take a form from the round table in the narthex, fill it out, and bring it along to the LWML Christmas Party or put it in Diana Endicott’s mailbox in the church office today.  You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.

† OFFERING ENVELOPES  The 2017 offering envelopes are on the information table in the narthex.  Please remember to discard your 2016 envelopes and use only the 2017 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 1.  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.

† SCHEDULING SPECIAL MUSIC  If you want to provide special music during a worship service, please contact the church office at least two weeks ahead of time so plans can be made to include all who wish to participate.

† FLOWER CHART, 2017  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  Kes & Betty K., dealing with various health & mobility issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Mary C., Linda D., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING  There is a Voters’ Meeting this evening at 7:00 pm to review the pastoral candidates submitted by the Call committee with the intent of potentially voting to issue a Call to one of the candidates.  A brief summary of the candidates is on the round table in the narthex.

† LINDA D. is recovering at Landmark Hospital, 2040 West 32^nd St, Joplin, MO 64804.  She is not ready to receive visitors yet, but cards would be appreciated.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY started an Advent study on Nov. 30.  Due to the 11:00 am Advent service, they will meet a little earlier, at 9:30 am,  during the Advent season.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS  GSLC is down to just a few people providing blood  pressure checks on Sunday mornings, so we are in need a few more people who would be willing to help out one Sunday a month.  If you would be interested in helping with this, please contact Jan G.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm.  Along with working on the songs and speaking lines in Sunday School, there will be a rehearsal today and on Sunday, December 11, 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!

† 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 “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns”. Lessons will show how certain kings of Israel prepared for the coming of Christ  our King. 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.

† LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the  narthex for this year’s LWML Christmas Party.  The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 11, at 5:30 pm.  It will be held at the Rollins Creek Clubhouse in Carthage.  All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for this fun evening.

† SECRET SISTERS  If you would like to participate in the Secret Sister program for 2017, please take a form from the round table in the narthex, fill it out, and bring it along to the LWML Christmas Party or put it in Diana E.’s mailbox in the church office by Sunday, December 11.  You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.

† LYF will be hosting Christmas Caroling next Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3:00 pm.  The whole congregation is invited for some fellowship, singing, and wishing others a Merry Christmas.  There will be cookies and hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy.

† CHRISTMAS COLLECTION  During the months of November and December the  Sunday School children will be collecting new, small stuffed animals which will be placed in the Bright Futures food backpacks that go home with the school children over Christmas break.  There is a tree set up in the Sunday School opening area for you to drop off your donations.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING  Just a reminder, through the end of the year, Sunday School offerings, both the adult and the children’s, are being designated  to Immanuel Lutheran’s Comfort Dog Team’s fund for medical expenses.  We are almost up to $500.  To track our progress, keep an eye on the bulletin board in the Sunday School opening area.  Thanks so much for your support of this project.

† SCHEDULING SPECIAL MUSIC  If you want to provide special music during a worship service, please contact the church office at least two weeks ahead of time so plans can be made to include all who wish to participate.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Kes & Betty K., dealing with various health & mobility issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Linda D., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING  A Voters’ Meeting has been scheduled for December 4, at 7:00 pm to review the pastoral candidates submitted by the Call committee.  A brief summary of the candidates will be provided prior to the meeting with the intent of potentially voting to issue a Call to one of the candidates.

† LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available in the back.  Ask an usher.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY will start an Advent study on Nov. 30.  Due to the 11:00 am Advent service, they will meet a little earlier, at 9:30 am,  during the Advent season.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS  GSLC is down to just a few people providing blood  pressure checks on Sunday mornings, so we are in need a few more people who would be willing to help out one Sunday a month.  If you would be interested in helping with this please contact Jan G.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm.  Along with working on the songs and speaking lines in Sunday School, there will be rehearsals on Sunday, December 4 & 11, 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!

† 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 “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns”. Lessons will show how certain kings of Israel prepared for the coming of Christ  our King. Please join us!

† SCHEDULING SPECIAL MUSIC  If you want to provide special music during a worship service, please contact the church office at least two weeks ahead of time so plans can be made to include all who wish to participate.

† 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.

† LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY  There is a sign up sheet on the round table in the narthex for this year’s LWML Christmas Party.  The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 11, at 5:30 pm.  It will be held at the Rollins Creek Clubhouse in Carthage.  All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for this fun evening.

† SECRET SISTERS  If you would like to participate in the Secret Sister program for 2017, please take a form from the round table in the narthex, fill it out, and bring it along to the LWML Christmas Party or put it in Diana Endicott’s mailbox in the church office by Sunday, December 11.  You do not have to be a member of LWML to participate; all women are welcome.

† CHRISTMAS COLLECTION  During the months of November and December the  Sunday School children will be collecting new, small stuffed animals which will be placed in the Bright Futures food backpacks that go home with the school children over Christmas break.  There is a tree set up in the Sunday School opening area for you to drop off your donations.  Thanks for your support of this project.

† REMINDER  Through the end of the year, Sunday School offerings, both the  adult and the children’s, are being designated to Immanuel Lutheran’s Comfort Dog Team’s fund for medical expenses.  We are almost up to $500.  To track our progress, keep an eye on the bulletin board in the Sunday School opening area.  Thanks so much for your support of this project.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Kes & Betty K., dealing with various health & mobility issues; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Linda D., Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer.

† SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING  A Voters’ Meeting has been scheduled for December 4, at 7:00 pm to review the pastoral candidates submitted by the Call committee.  A brief summary of the candidates will be provided prior to the meeting with the intent of potentially voting to issue a Call to one of the candidates.

† WEDNESDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY will not meet this Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving, but will start an Advent study on Nov. 30.

† BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS  GSLC is down to just a few people providing blood  pressure checks on Sunday mornings, so we are in need a few more people who would be willing to help out one Sunday a month.  If you would be interested in helping with this please contact Jan G.

† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM is scheduled for Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 pm.  Along with working on the songs and speaking lines in Sunday School, there will be rehearsals on Sunday, December 4 & 11, 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!

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

† BAKE SALE  The LWML annual November bake sale is today.  Shop for your holiday goodies.  Shopping starts after the early service and continues after the late service.

† THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP  Join us this Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm for a special Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion.

† 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 “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns”. Lessons will show how certain kings of Israel prepared for the coming of Christ  our King. Please join us!

† BISCUITS & GRAVY BREAKFAST  Next Sunday, November 27, the first Sunday of Advent, Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a breakfast for the congregation between the services, during the Sunday School hour.  The menu will include biscuits & gravy and egg casseroles.  Please come and join us for some fellowship and food as we begin a new church year!

† SCHEDULING SPECIAL MUSIC  If you want to provide special music during a worship service, please contact the church office at least two weeks ahead of time so plans can be made to include all who wish to participate.

† 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.

† COMMUNICATIONS  Beginning in December, GSLC will offer a couple of additional ways to receive information and announcements.  For more details about these added ways for communication, check your November newsletter.  If you would like to receive a weekly email, please use the sign-up sheet on the round table in the narthex.  Also on the round table, there are instructions for how to join GSLC’s “remind” group to receive texts.

† CHRISTMAS COLLECTION  During the months of November and December the  Sunday School children will be collecting new, small stuffed animals which will be placed in the Bright Futures food backpacks that go home with the school children over Christmas break.  There is a tree set up in the Sunday School opening area for you to drop off your donations.  Thanks for your support of this project.