\u2020\u00a0IN OUR PRAYERS<\/b> \u00a0<\/b>Betty K.<\/i><\/b>, health recovery after minor surgery; Katherine R.<\/i><\/b>, suffering with Shingles; Virginia S.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from a broken arm; Jack H.<\/i><\/b>, back at home recovering; Marcella M.<\/i><\/b>,<\/i> recovering from a fall;\u00a0 Earl 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\u00a0ANGEL TREE\u00a0 <\/b>A big Thank you <\/b>to everyone who took an angel from the tree.\u00a0 Our congregation sent a very generous number of items to the Salvation Army last week and they were extremely appreciative to get them!\u00a0 Thanks for your support of this project!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0GOD\u2019S PROMISE CAME TRUE\u00a0 <\/b>Please join us this evening for the Sunday School Christmas Program at 7:00 pm.\u00a0 The students have worked hard and are very excited to share the story of Jesus\u2019 birth with their church family!\u00a0 There will be refreshments for everyone to enjoy after the program.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0THANK YOU <\/b>\u00a0There were a number of people involved in helping to get the new church directory put together and we\u2019d like to say Thank You <\/b>to all of you!\u00a0 It took a lot of help to finish the process and we appreciate all of you!\u00a0 A special thanks to Karen M. for heading up the whole process.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY <\/b>\u00a0Copies of the new church directory are located on the information desk in the narthex.\u00a0 Please take only one copy per family so we can make sure everyone gets one.\u00a0 If you have an interest in helping to offset the cost, each directory was about $3.50.\u00a0 In addition, if you would like an electronic copy of the directory, please use the sign-up sheet.\u00a0 A copy will be emailed to you\u00a0 sometime in January.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0OFFERING <\/b>ENVELOPES\u00a0 <\/b>The 2018 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex.\u00a0 Please remember to discard your 2017 envelopes and use only the\u00a02018 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 7<\/b>.\u00a0 If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.\u00a0 Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0FLOWER CHART, 2018\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\u00a0TUESDAY MORNING 9:30 AM 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\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 Endicott 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\u00a0LOST AND FOUND <\/b>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.<\/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
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