October 7, 2018
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Mark 10:6 – “But from the beginning of creation …” In recent years, our country, along with most all the (formerly) Christian nations of Europe, has lost its way when it comes to marriage. We have ignored the fact that it is God who created us. We always go off the tracks when we forget that He made us and that everything good in this world comes from His hand. In big things and in small things, in the life of a nation or the life of an individual, things go dreadfully wrong when we ignore the Creator’s instructions for life.
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.
NEXT SUNDAY, October 14th, will be our 2nd Sunday door Offering for our Seminary Student.
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.
YOU ARE INVITED: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eureka is having a Hog Roast TODAY 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. this coming 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: “We Will Not Fear” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Psalm 46. Dr. Oswald Hoffmann says, “Fear is a fact of life . . . but faith in God harnesses fear and point it in the right direction. 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.