\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> \u00a0<\/b>Katherine R.<\/i><\/b>, suffering with Shingles; Virginia S.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from a broken arm; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, back at home recovering;\u00a0Marcella M.<\/i><\/b>,<\/i> recovering from a fall;\u00a0Earl G.<\/i><\/b>, suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C.<\/i><\/b>, back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G.<\/i><\/b>, on hospice; Kathy P.<\/i><\/b>, suffering health issues; Sara P.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY <\/b>will be taking a break until the new year.\u00a0 The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9, and will be studying the book of James.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0LWML<\/a> CHRISTMAS PARTY\u00a0 <\/b>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.\u00a0 It will be a salad supper, so please bring a salad to share.\u00a0 Drinks and dessert will be provided.\u00a0 There will be a Christmas ornament exchange for those who would like to participate and secret sisters will be revealed.\u00a0 Come and join us for an evening of Christmas fun and festivities!\u00a0 If you have questions, you can contact Lora W.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0ANGEL TREE\u00a0 <\/b>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<\/b> today.\u00a0 The packages will be taken to the Salvation Army this Wednesday.\u00a0 This project is being coordinated by our Sunday School in cooperation with the local Salvation Army.\u00a0 Thanks for your support of this project.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0GOD\u2019S PROMISE CAME TRUE\u00a0 <\/b>The Sunday School Christmas Program is scheduled for next Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 pm.\u00a0 Along with working on the songs and speaking lines in Sunday School, there will be a rehearsal today after the late service.\u00a0 A light lunch will be provided before we start rehearsal.\u00a0 Please encourage your children to get excited about this special opportunity to tell the story of Jesus\u2019 birth to our church family!<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0DIRECTORY <\/b>\u00a0The new church directory is almost complete!\u00a0 If you would like an electronic copy of your photograph, please contact Karen M. or mumom52@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES<\/b>\u00a0 As in recent years, Good Shepherd will provide\u00a0 midweek worship services at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm each Wednesday during Advent.\u00a0 This year\u2019s theme is \u201cSavior of the Nations\u201d.\u00a0 Please join us!<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0POINSETTIAS<\/b>\u00a0 <\/b>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.\u00a0 The cost is $8.00 each.\u00a0 See Diana E. with any questions and about payment.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0PORTALS OF PRAYER\u00a0 <\/b>The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0NURSERY\/CRY ROOM\u00a0 <\/b>Should 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.<\/i><\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS <\/b>are available in the nurse\u2019s office after the service.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0PRAYER BEARS <\/b>are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God\u2019s love,\u00a0 comfort, and peace.<\/p>\n \u2020\u00a0ASSISTIVE LISTENING\u00a0 <\/b>If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.\u00a0 They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS \u00a0Katherine R., suffering with Shingles; 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