\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> \u00a0Sue V.<\/i><\/b>, suffering mobility issues due to her left foot, so she will be having surgery in January; Kathy P.<\/i><\/b>, suffering health issues;\u00a0\u00a0 Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, recovering at home; Paula B.<\/i><\/b>, April K.<\/i><\/b>, Sara P.<\/i><\/b>, Sara <\/i><\/b>T.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing treatment for cancer.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0GUEST PASTOR <\/b>\u00a0It is wonderful to have Pastor Schumacher, retired pastor from Grace in Aurora, and his wife, Elaine, here today.\u00a0 Thank you, Pastor Schumacher, for handling the services.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0DIALOG EVENTS\u00a0 <\/b>Many have participated in events led by Good Shepherd\u2019s IIM
\nTransition team.\u00a0 Participants describe their connection to Good Shepherd and listen to other members doing the same. Hoping to reach as many members as
\npossible, the team has scheduled two more events for this month.\u00a0 Between
\nworship services today and January 24, team members will lead sessions in the conference room near to the main entryway.\u00a0 Your involvement will help your church prepare for new leadership.\u00a0 Please make time to participate.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a02016 USHER SCHEDULES <\/b>are on the round table in the narthex.\u00a0 If you have any questions you can contact Tom D. or the church office at 358-1325.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0DISASTER RESPONSE<\/b>\u00a0 Severe weather affected several states during the Christmas season this year, including our own area. We give thanks to God that no members of Good Shepherd have reported destruction of property leading to severe financial hardship. Today you have the opportunity to express your gratitude by helping others who were hurt by storms. Please consider contributing to the offering collected at the door which will be sent to the Lutheran Church\u2013\u2013Missouri Synod for Disaster Response.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0THE<\/b> JR CONFIRMATION CLASS <\/b>\u00a0will not meet today at 1:00 pm.\u00a0 They will meet next Sunday, January 24.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY <\/b>will not meet this Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0VOTERS\u2019 MEETING\u00a0 <\/b>The regular Voters\u2019 Meeting is scheduled for next Sunday at 7:00 pm.\u00a0 Along with the regular business, a call committee will need to be approved to begin the call process.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0HEAD START ON SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Through the month of January we are asking for canned soup, dried beans and rice to help fill the shelves at Crosslines of Carthage<\/i>.\u00a0 Bring your donations and place them in the round container in the narthex or the shopping cart in the entry downstairs.\u00a0 If you would prefer to give\u00a0\u00a0 a monetary donation there are envelopes on the round table in the narthex.\u00a0 The envelopes can be returned to Nan Borg or dropped off at the church office. Everyone wins when we team up to help!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0ED AND ELLEN L. \u00a0<\/b>We received a letter from Sue L., the daughter of Ed and Ellen, letting us know that her parents had passed away within less than two months of each other at the end of 2015.\u00a0 There will be a joint service held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mounds View, MN.\u00a0 The letter from Sue is hanging on the bulletin board above the information desk.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0LUTHERAN WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS\u00a0 <\/b>It\u2019s about your faith, your church, your world.\u00a0 Subscription cost is $15.96.\u00a0 A sign up sheet is in the narthex and you can pay by simply writing a check to Good Shepherd and putting Lutheran Witness <\/i>in the memo line.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0FLOWER CHART, 2016\u00a0 <\/b>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.\u00a0 Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0NURSERY\/CRY ROOM <\/b>\u00a0Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery\/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.\u00a0 Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.<\/p>\n
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