August 27, 2017
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Matthew 16:27: “For the Son of Man is going to come with His angels in the glory of His Father, and then He will repay each person according to what he has done.” St Paul talks about rewards on the Last Day in I Cor. 3, and Jesus says more about this “repaying” in Matt 19:27-30. Bottom line: your good works can’t buy you heaven, but in Christ your good works do matter, they’re pleasing your Heavenly Father, and they will be rewarded. In other words: your sacrifices for the Lord’s Kingdom are not in vain, they are not unnoticed by your Father. This should encourage you in your faithfulness.
NEED A RIDE? If you are unable to drive to church, we have an option that is available. Please speak with Pastor who has the details. Thank you.
OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2nd level (the west side).
THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m. As we celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation we continue studies on that time period. We are studying “A Man Named Martin”, a video-based study on the reformer Martin Luther.
TODAY we will have another collection for our New Church Sign which will be placed on the south entrance by the trail.
TODAY is Good Shepherd’s Annual Church Picnic at Tipton Trails Park in Bloomington. The eating and festivities will commence around noon. If you need directions, please speak with Pastor. Lord Bless our day together.
OUR RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is now scheduled for Friday, September 15th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are going to have a football tailgate theme – “Make The Right Play. Give Blood”. The easiest way to sign-up is to go to redcrossblood.org, put in our zip code (61704) and follow the prompts. We also have a sign-up at church and will have materials to share with your workplace and friends.
THE MOVIE, “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World” which many of us enjoyed in the theater is now coming to television. It will be shown on PBS on Tuesday, Sept. 12th at 7:00 p.m.
FROM THE OFFICE: We received a letter from former Seminarian and now Pastor Jeremy Hercamp and family. It updates his first call into the ministry and the birth of their second child. It is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS: It’s that time again for the LWML’s Project Lutheran World Relief School Kits. We need your help filling the School Kits with the following items for each School Bag: 4 Notebooks; 1 Ruler; 1 Pencil Sharpener; 1 Scissor; 5 Pencils; 5 Pens; 1 Box of Crayons; 1 Eraser; 1 Book Bag. If you have any questions, please see or contact Joann Hart (309) 310-9205. Thank you for your help!
100th ANNIVERSARY OF LLL/LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES CHURCH SERVICE: Yes, the Lutheran Layman’s League and Lutheran Hour Ministries is 100 years old. We will celebrate this Anniversary with a Church Service NEXT SUNDAY, September 3, 2017 at Camp CILCA, Cantrall, IL in the indoor Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Ken Schurb will be the speaker and the Offering will go to Camp CILCA Outdoor Ministries. Please stay after the service for Camp CILCA’s Annual Chicken Dinner and Auction.
REFORMATION REVERATIONS: THE LASTING IMPACT OF MARTIN LUTHER’S REFORMS is the topic of the CID LLL Annual Retreat. The speaker is Dr. Erik Herrmann who is Director of the Center for Reformation Research, Associate Professor of Historical Theology, and Chairman of the Department of Historical Theology. He was also one of the Commentators for the movie “Luther: The Idea That Changed the World”. It will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Camp CILCA, Cantrall, IL in the Christian Growth Center starting at 9:00 a.m. Registration cost is $20.00 which includes lunch. You will need to register by Monday, September 4th by sending your information to Deloris Blessman, 24204 CR 1850N, Topeka, IL 61567 or email her at: delorisblessman@yahoo.com or call her at (309) 361-1461. Dr. Erik Herrmann will examine the long term effects of Luther’s influence in three areas: religion, politics and society. Don’t miss this institute!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Finding Life In Jesus’ Steps” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Matthew 16:24-25. Tape joy in the gift of being a follower of Christ who is willing to take His lead and be ordered by His steps. Reverend Dr. Gregory Seltz is the speaker. 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 cell phone# is (309) 532-2582. The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.