September 30, 2018
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Mark 9:45 – “And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell.” So what is causing us to sin? Lust? Greed? Fear? Better to cut it off! We need the Lord’s help to do this – and you are in the right place this Lord’s Day to receive that help through Word and Sacrament.
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.
LWML LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF: It’s that time again to think about purchasing items for Health Kits. Items needed for each kit: 1) One Bath Towel (dark color); 2) Two Bath Size Bars of Soap; 3) One Comb (Sturdy; No fine tooth comb); 4) One Metal Nail Clipper; 5) One Toothbrush. There also is a list of items needed on the table in the narthex for you to take with you if you need. If you have any questions please see or call Joann Hart (309) 310-9205. Thank you!
OCTOBER’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES will be held Friday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. The movie is: “I BELIEVE WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”. Nine year old Brian (Rowan Smyth) has a supernatural encounter with God, an experience that sends him on an adventurous quest to “find out more about what Christians believe.” He faces heavy opposition from the world around him, especially from his own father Simon (Matt Lindquist), an atheist TV newscaster. Brian finds allies in the pastor of a local church (Wilford Brimley) and a wounded U.S. Marine (Jeremy London). Brian’s pure and innocent faith brings about manifestations of God’s extraordinary power that quickly becomes Breaking News. Don’t miss out on this miracle packed adventure! Join us Friday night, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. for another great movie, good food and wonderful fellowship!
GOOD SHEPHERD’S ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING is scheduled for Sunday, November 11, 2018, following the 10:30 worship service. Preceding the meeting will be a potluck dinner.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS: In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2018 we have two separate sign-ups: Donut Pick-up and Coffee Set-up. We would like to encourage you to sign-up for one or the other. You may also sign-up for both if you wish. The sign-up is by the door by the north stairwell.
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The October—December 2018 Portals of Prayer are available on the book rack in the narthex. Pick up your free copy today.
LOOKING FOR A GOOD CHRISTIAN MOVIE TO SEE? “Unbroken: Path To Redemption” is the story of WWII Veteran and Olympic Athlete Louis Zamperini’s struggles with alcoholism and PTSD after his return from a Japanese prison camp and his hearing of the Word of God. An inspiring movie based on a true story.
YOU ARE INVITED: The Adult and Aging Group at Trinity Lutheran in Bloomington is sponsoring a seminar entitled, “De-Cluttering”. Learn where to recycle, avoid the trash, and get your home back. It will be from 2-4:00 p.m. TODAY, September 30th.
YOU ARE INVITED: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eureka is having a Hog Roast NEXT SUNDAY, October 6th, from 4-7:00 p.m. Pastor has two tickets for anyone interested in going.
YOU ARE INVITED: Reverend William Weedon who served as Director of Worship for the LCMS is doing a workshop on “Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey – Recover the Joys of Piety”. It will be held at Christ Lutheran in Normal from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 13th. The cost is $10.00 and reservations can be made by calling the church at (309) 452-5609 or by email at: clcms@frontier.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “God Created” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Genesis 1:27. Life is a precious gift. Guest speaker, Reverend Perry Hart, warns against our culture’s devaluation of life and calls us to see ourselves and others as precious people, created by God, redeemed by Christ. Hear his 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.
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE: If you miss church, please be reminded that copies of the previous week’s sermon are available on the table in the narthex. Also, the sermon will be available on our web site at www.goodshepherdblm.org. Thank you.
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.