November 11, 2018
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Mark 12:44 – “For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.” From Old Testament times right through to today the Lord has urged us to give to His work in the Church in proportion to how He has blessed us. He has also called us to sacrificial giving; that is, giving that actually costs us something. That’s the shape of true Christian generosity.
FAITH IN ACTION OF BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL: One ride, one visit, one Senior at a time. Need a ride? Want to volunteer? Need more information? Call (309) 827-7780; or email: office@bnfia.org or contact Barry Hamlin at (309) 750-9424.
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.
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.
TODAY is our 2nd Sunday door Offering for our Seminary Student.
AN IMPORTANT DAY in the life of the Church is TODAY. We have a Voter’s Meeting following the 10:30 Worship Service. We will be ratifying the 2019 Budget and electing Officers and Boards. At this meeting we will also be discussing possible repairs to our roof and the inside of the Sanctuary (you have noticed the hole, right?) Nominations for Synodical Offices will also take place. Please look for a List of Candidates and the 2019 proposed Budget on the table in the narthex. Before we fill ourselves with church business, we will break bread together in a church potluck.
OUR FOOD COLLECTION FOR HOME SWEET HOME MISSION will continue through TODAY. The Food Collection Box is located in the narthex for Home Sweet Home Mission. This coming Saturday, November 17th, from 2-6:00 p.m., we will prepare and serve a meal there and deliver the food. If you are interested in helping, please speak with Pastor or Becky Love. Thank you!
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY will be next Sunday, November 18th. TODAY we will hand out the 2019 Commitment Cards. Also today you can also pick up your 2018 Commitment Envelope (if you put your name on it) on the table in the narthex
TODAY: “SCREEN-WISE KIDS” is a new booklet for kids (and older) located on the table in the narthex. It’s no secret kids love to play on computers; tablets; and cell phones….and anything with a picture on it. In “Screen-Wise Kids”, they’re reminded that while this is fun, even educational, it’s easy to overdo. To help youngsters expand their horizons, grownups can set screen time schedules, review what they watch, and remind kids there’s a big, beautiful world out there—just waiting for them to explore.
TODAY: New on the table in the narthex: “Who Is Jesus?”; and “Why Did Jesus Die?” Pick up your copy today!
NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the DECEMBER 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!
OUR THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION will be on Wednesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. The message is: “Is Your Face Hiding?”
THE SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING: We will once again be sponsoring children of the Baby Fold for Christmas. Ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree when the list becomes available. If you would prefer to donate a monetary gift, please give it to Toni Lueck or Paula Hardy. If you write a check, please indicate on the memo line: “Baby Fold”. Blessings on your generosity.
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.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Once And For All” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Hebrews 10:11-19. Reverend Dr. Anthony Cook shares God’s message of forgiveness—“In Jesus, our Great High Priest, we have found the perfect and permanent solution to our separation and sins.” 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 # (309) 532-2582. The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.