† Bulletin Announcements †
May 31, 2015
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: John 3:6: “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” In Holy Baptism we receive a new birth: spirit from Spirit. With that rebirth we receive new desires, new lives, new purposes. To the (fleshly) world, Christian generosity makes no sense – a total minus a percentage is less than the original total. But Spirit-reborn Christians now that God’s math works differently (as we might expect from the Trinity!): a blessing received from God becomes more of blessing when it is used in generosity to bless others.
THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck and meeting in the church basement at 9:15 a.m. is studying a DVD-based topic, “The Great Deceiver”. The focus is on the work of Satan from the Bible and how Christ has overcome him through His death and resurrection.
TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL: On this last Sunday of the spring quarter of Sunday School, students study “John’s Vision of Heaven.” Those who believe that salvation has been accomplished by the all-availing sacrifice of Jesus’ blood on the cross will bear the name of Christ, written on their forehead in Holy Baptism, and will have the right to the tree of life. Consider discussing, “How does John describe heaven? How is the promise of eternal life in heaven ours?”
TODAY we have a large container in the narthex for you to leave your contribution for our special project which is the Organ Repair and Update. Our next Collection will be Sunday, July 5th and Sunday, July, 12th. Thank you! The 20th Church Anniversary Committee
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE: The 20th Church Anniversary Committee has sent out invitations to former members who have moved away. We were able to find many of them but there are a few we could not find addresses for. They are: Barb Parry, Russ & LeAnne Perry and Family, Lloyd and Donna Smith. If you know their current address or can contact them through social media, please pass on their information to the church office. Thank you!
TUTION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE: Please contact a member of the Board of Christian Education or the church office for more information. Forms are available in the office.
THE CHURCH FLOWER BED: I want to replace the yellow Iris in the flower bed with different colors. If you have any to share please contact Diane Benjamin at (309) 724-8520. Thank you!
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS: The sign-up for help with coffee/doughnuts is posted on the wall by the north stairwell. We need an individual/family to sign-up each week to pick up the donuts and make the coffee. If no one is signed up by Friday of each week, the order will be cancelled. We thank everybody who continues to help with this part of our church fellowship.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Life Under God’s Construction” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1. Do you see a “Road Construction Ahead” sign? Did God put it there? The speaker will be Reverend Gregory Seltz. Hear this Sunday’s message on the Lutheran Hour on WGN (720) at 6:00 a.m.; WJWR (104.7 FM) and WJWR (90.3 FM) both on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Also, if you can receive Lincoln, IL radio station WLLM (1370 AM) the program is broadcast two times on Sunday at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tune in! You can also listen to The Lutheran Hour on your personal computer at RealAudio, www.lhm.org.
PRAYER CHAIN: If you have a prayer request please submit them by email to Mary Anne Kirchner at makirchner@yahoo.com or you may phone a Prayer Request to Mary Anne; her home # is (309) 661-6522; her cell phone# is (309) 532-2582. The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.
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