February 24, 2019
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Luke 6:30-31 – “Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” Is it really possible to live like this? Would it really work to be so open-handed and generous? Our conscience often reminds us of our failures, and the Lord knows our frailty, that’s for sure! But a life of faith is a life lived in imitation of Jesus. And every follower of Jesus knows that yes, indeed, it is better to give than to receive.
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.
LWML: We will not have our February meeting this coming Tuesday, February 26th, but we definitely will have our regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26th.
LENT BEGINS: Lent is starting later this year. Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion will be on March 6th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. We we will continue our tradition of the Imposition of Ashes. This is voluntary and if you have any questions, please speak with Pastor.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS: In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2019 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 sheet is by the door by the north stairwell.
TODAY: You are invited to Wittenberg Lutheran Center, 201 S Main St., Normal, who will open their doors to the public and our neighboring circuit congregations with a potluck dinner following our Sunday morning worship service TODAY, February 24, 2019. Our ministry co-op with Christ Lutheran Church is helping to supply the tasty casseroles, side dishes and desserts. The event will also serve as an Open House so that our visitors can tour the facility and get a sense of our place in the kingdom of God. Luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. after the morning services. Please provide a courtesy phone call or message to Pastor Jensen as to let him know that you plan to attend. Phone# (309) 452-5971.
TODAY: You are invited to an Open House Reception honoring Pastor Tom Wirsing. Pastor Wirsing is retiring after 40 years in ministry, with 25 of those years serving at Trinity Lutheran, Bloomington. The Open House will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL TODAY Sunday, February 24, from 2-4:00 pm. There is also an opportunity to share memories or well wishes electronically. Please visit the Celebrate PW website by going to: trinluth.org and click on the Celebrate PW photo.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from John 6:1-20. +There is a spiritual hunger beyond food that is expressed in food. Jesus provides for both. The speaker will be Reverend Dr. Michael Zeigler. 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 CIRCLE: 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.