THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Rev. 14:6 – “Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal Gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth.” During the Reformation this text was used to refer to Luther’s ministry and the Lutheran message: we have an eternal Gospel to proclaim. Christ has freed us from our sins without any works on our part. We are saved by grace alone. And, ironically enough, Luther said this should make him the “apostle of works” because once we are freed by grace, we are truly free to serve God in works that flow from thankfulness and praise.
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.
NEXT SUNDAY, November 3rd, will be our All Saints’ Sunday Worship. We will remember those in our congregation who have attained life eternal through the merits of Christ this past year.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS NEXT WEEKEND: Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday evening.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, will be Stewardship Sunday. TODAY please pick-up your pledge card as you leave the sanctuary and bring it back on the 10th. Also, if you put your name on your pledge envelope from last year, you may pick that up on the table in the narthex.
ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING: Get this on your calendar for next month. Our Annual Voter’s Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 10th, after the 10:30 worship service.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: God’s blessings and a prayer of thanksgiving for Dennis & Barb Wager who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past Friday, October 25th.
FROM THE OFFICE: The church now has a new email address. Our new email address is: office@goodshepherdblm.org.
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The October—December 2019 Portals of Prayer are available on the book rack in the narthex. Pick up your free copy today.
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.
YOU ARE INVITED to Christ Lutheran Church, 311 Hershey in Normal to their 2019 Craft & Bake Sale this coming Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Morning coffee and sweets and lunch will be served. Join us for food, fun, fellowship and fantastic finds!
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Stranger Danger” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Genesis 18. Genesis Series – The different ways we relate to strangers reveals the contradiction of being human. Reverend Dr. Michael Zeigler is the speaker. 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.
INFORMATION REQUESTED: Please notify the church office if someone in the congregation or any family or friends are ill or hospitalized.
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.