October 14, 2018
TODAY, in our 10:30 worship, we welcome three new members. Renee Pinson is transferring from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bloomington. Renee enjoys reading and scrapbooking. Renee has three daughters. She lives at 907 Vale St. in Bloomington. Her cell# is (309) 846-8112 and her email is renee.pinson@gmail.com. Brian & Yvonne Hoop make their home at 3205 Suffolk Way in Bloomington. Their phone# is (309) 663-8042 and their email is brian.hoop035@gmail.com. They have one daughter. They are retired and have lived all around the world. Yvonne enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, reading and genealogy. Brian’s interests are singing, golf, and handyman work. They are transferring from Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington. Please take a moment to welcome all of them to Good Shepherd.
TODAY is our 2nd Sunday door Offering for our Seminary Student.
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.
TIMES AND MITE BOXES CHANGE: Mite Boxes have changed in color and design over the years, but what has never changed is the dedication of freely given Offerings for the purpose of reaching out to others with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Districts still retain 75% of Mite Offerings for the work of the LWML at that level. Based on the Biblical account of the widow’s mite, the Mite Box is intended for regular contributions of “mites” – Offerings above and beyond the support given to the congregation and the Synod. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants. In fact, the LWML has collected over $100 million dollars since 1942. Yes . . .these coins have and will continue to make a difference. Thank you for contributing to the Mite Box and providing the opportunity for us to spread the Gospel to the world.
NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER. Any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted via email to goodshepherdblm@frontier.com, via mail, hand-delivered, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552. Thank you!
OCTOBER’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES will be held this coming 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.
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!
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.
THE MUSICAL “Martin Luther A Beggar Before God” will be performed the weekend of October 26th – 28th at the Apollo Theater in Peoria. For more information call (309) 369-0844 or by email: LutherplaysinPeoria@gmail.com.
YOU ARE INVITED: Christ Lutheran Church of Normal invites you to join them on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. for a “Hymn Festival” as we sing hymns of the Church Year from our Lutheran Service Book Hymnal. Fellowship and dessert will follow in the Parish Hall.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “We Preach Christ Crucified” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from 1 Corinthians 1:23-24. In a classic message from 1955, Dr. Oswald Hoffmann talks about all the things that change–and the God Who Doesn’t. 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.