July 10, 2016
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Luke 10:25: “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” There is nothing right about this question. What shall I do to inherit? What can you do to inherit the throne of England? You can’t do anything to gain those things: an inheritance comes by family ties, not deeds. Our deeds follow and result from our family ties: the Father calls us His own children. So we inherit eternal life by grace, and seek to live out our new calling as the Father’s children with our good works.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM: MISSIONS AROUND THE WORLD: This summer we will be learning about new countries, cultures and foods from around the world, as we learn about Baptism, the Lord’s Prayer, Confession and Communion. Today’s lesson will focus on “Jesus Teaching the Disciples to Pray”. Please join us in the church basement in the Youth Area at 9:15 a.m.
THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck and meeting in the church basement at 9:15 a.m. is studying “Lutheran Doctrine and Practice Today”.
OUR LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD is meeting in Convention this weekend and later into the week in Milwaukee. Good Shepherd’s Steve Parry is the Circuit Lay Delegate. If you would like to keep up with the business of your church body you may follow the Convention at: lcms.org.
TUITION ASSISTANCE: Anyone that would like to apply for Tuition Assistance may do so by filling out the Application Form which are located on the bookcase in the church office. When completed, please return to the church office. Applications are due by Sunday, August 7, 2016. Thank you. The Board of Christian Education
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Good Shepherd’s next Red Cross Blood Drive is Tuesday, September 20, 2016. To be eligible please give your next donation by Monday, July 25th. 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.
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The July—September 2016 Portals of Prayer are available on the bookrack located in the narthex. Pick up your free copy today.
YOU ARE INVITED to Luther Oaks Healthcare Pavilion Grand Opening this coming Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 pm. Reception to follow from 5-7:00 p.m. Luther Oaks is located at 601 Lutz Road in Bloomington. Space is limited. To reserve your place, please call (309) 557-8000 by Tuesday, July 5th.
POSITION OPEN: Shining Lights Preschool at Christ Lutheran in Normal is seeking a 3’s teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. Please submit an electronic resume and cover letter to Shannon at ashiningstart@frontier.com. Thank you.
CAMP CILCA is looking for donations to auction off at the 2016 Chicken Fry and Auction on Sunday, September 4, 2016. If you would like to donate an item for auction, please contact the Camp office at (217)487-7497. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
SPECIAL SEMINAR: Dr. Paul L. Maier will present a special seminar on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church, Normal, IL. The seminar will cover two topics, “Defending the Faith” and “Christianity and the Competition”. Save the date. More information to follow.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “The One Thing You Really Need” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Luke 10:38-42. The story of Mary and Martha is not so much about Mary or Martha or us. It’s really about Jesus. The speaker is 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.