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Bulletin Announcements June 16, 2019

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  From the Service of the Sacrament: “Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Sabaoth adored.”  Three times the angels cry out: “Holy, Holy, Holy!” which is an indication of the threeness in one God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  This is the Name in which we are baptized. We have been made a part of God’s family.  And so we are called to live lives that are in harmony with our new family.  We are to be godly and to live in God’s image.  As God is loving, kind, and generous – so are we called to be.

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.

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP FOR THE PICTURE DIRECTORY:  This would be an update to the whole Church Directory we did a few years back and will include our new members.  We are only 3 families/individuals away from having the required number to proceed.  There is no obligation to purchase; you receive a free 8 x 10 and an updated book.  Depending on scheduling this will occur the first part of August.

NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the JULY NEWSLETTER.   Any announcements you want you would like to have in the Newsletter should be submitted via mail, hand-delivered, via email to goodshepherdblm@frontier.com, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552.  Thank you!

NATIONAL MISSIONS OFFERING:  The total for our door Offering for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod National Offering was $378.00.  This Offering will be used for the Missions of the Church.  Our delegates will take this to the National Convention in Tampa, Florida next month.  Thank you and please keep our Synod in your prayers.

CORNBELTERS GAME:  Our Second Annual Good Shepherd Night for a CornBelters game at the Corn Crib will be on Sunday, July 14th.   Game time is 6:35 p.m. and the per ticket price is $10.00.  We will reserve a block of seats.  Tickets will be held in your name and will be bought at the stadium box office the day of the game.  Please let Randy Reinhardt know either in person or by email at randyreinhardt1@gmail.com how many can attend.

OUR ANNUAL GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN BLOOD DRIVE will take place on Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  We will be serving a breakfast as part of the Drive.  You may sign-up to be a donor either on the table in the narthex or at: www.redcrossblood.org.  Just find our Blood Drive and get those corpuscles lined up online.  God Bless as we give this gift of life.

PORTALS OF PRAYER:  The July – September 2019 Portals of Prayer are available on the the book rack in the narthex.  Large print also available.  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.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “What Does God Love, and Hate?” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Exodus 20:5-6.  God’s Values – Ten Commandments.  The speaker is 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.

Bulletin Announcements June 9, 2019

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Acts 2:1 – “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.”  Notice that Pentecost is actually an Old Testament festival.  It happens around the time when the wheat and oats are ready to be brought in.  In the New Testament, this becomes a picture and foreshadowing of the great harvest of humankind that God means to bring in through the preaching of His Word.  God gives the seed, and God brings about the harvest – through the work of His Church.

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.

TODAY We are going to take a door Offering for the Missions of our Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  Our pastoral delegate Reverend Bruce Scarbeary will take this gift to the LCMS Convention in Tampa, Florida next month.

OUR ANNUAL GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN BLOOD DRIVE will take place on Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  We will be serving a breakfast as part of the Drive.  You may sign-up to be a donor either on the table in the narthex or at: www.redcrossblood.org.  Just find our Blood Drive and get those corpuscles lined up online.  God Bless as we give this gift of life.

NEW MEMBERS, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS:  When we did our Picture Directory a few years back we obtained an option to update the Directory.  We have a sign-up sheet in the narthex for new members, families/individuals wanting a picture or anyone else interested.  For Lifetouch to come out we need 15 individuals/families to sign-up.  We will have this available through May and see if we meet the number.  Thank you.

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 attend a Retirement Open House honoring Band Director Judy Vasel on this coming Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 2-4:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran School 1102 W. Hamilton Rd., Bloomington, IL. 

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Getting to Know Jesus” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Philippians 3:8.  There’s a big difference between knowing about someone and really knowing them.  Pastor Paul Schult introduces us to a different way of getting to know Jesus.  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.

Bulletin Announcements June 2, 2019

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:   Acts 1:16 – “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.”  Judas sold out our Lord for 30 pieces of silver.  That is, he sold out his friend, Master, and teacher for the sake of greed.  That is a sharp reminder for us to search our own hearts for greed and to pray that the Lord would help us turn away from greed before it consumes us.

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.

HELP IS NEEDED:  TODAY, between worship services, your help is needed to load the RV to deliver donated items to Fort Wayne, IN.  As they say, “many hands make light work”, so your help would be greatly appreciated.  This is also the last day to bring items to church for delivery to Ft. Wayne.  Thank you!  John & Paula Hardy

NEXT SUNDAY, June 9th, is Pentecost Sunday.  We will have a Special Order of Worship and celebrate Holy Communion in both Worship Services.  Also, we are going to take a door Offering next Sunday for the Missions of our Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  Our pastoral delegate Reverend Bruce Scarbeary will take this gift to the LCMS Convention in Tampa, Florida next month.

NEW MEMBERS, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS:  When we did our Picture Directory a few years back we obtained an option to update the Directory.  We have a sign-up sheet in the narthex for new members, families/individuals wanting a picture or anyone else interested.  For Lifetouch to come out we need 15 individuals/families to sign-up.  We will have this available through May and see if we meet the number.  Thank you.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Please get these two dates on your summer calendar:  Good Shepherd Blood Drive on Saturday, July 20th and also the Annual Good Shepherd Picnic will be on Sunday, August 25th at Tipton Trails Park.

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.

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF REVEREND FRANK ZIMMERMAN:  Next Sunday, June 9th, Zion Lutheran in Danvers and Good Shepherd Lutheran in Minier will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Reverend Frank Zimmerman’s Ordination and Installation at these two parishes.  Reverend Mark Miller, CID President will preach at both morning worship services.  A luncheon and program follow in Minier at noon.

YOU ARE INVITED to attend a Retirement Open House honoring Band Director Judy Vasel on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 2-4:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran School 1102 W. Hamilton Rd., Bloomington, IL. 

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “My Spirit Makes My People” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Ezequiel 37:1-14.  God sends His spirit upon both the selfish and group-ish to make His people.  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.

Bulletin Announcements May 26, 2019

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Acts 16:9 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’ ”  God does all the saving of the Macedonians, but He does it through the ministry of St. Paul, who was called to go and help them. How is the Lord calling you to use your gifts for His work?

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.

IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY:  Ethan Bliese and Rachel Knox who will be united in Holy Matrimony this evening.

ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION is this coming Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 p.m.  The message based on Ephesians 1:15-23 will be: “In A World Of Fear, The Church Is Sustained By The Ascended Lord”.  Be there, aloha!

HELP NEEDED:  NEXT SUNDAY, June 2nd, between worship services, your help is needed to load the RV to deliver donated items to Fort Wayne, IN.  As they say, “many hands make light work”, so your help would be greatly appreciated.  This is also the last day to bring items to church for delivery to Ft. Wayne.  Thank you!  John & Paula Hardy

NEW MEMBERS, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS:  When we did our Picture Directory a few years back we obtained an option to update the Directory.  We have a sign-up sheet in the narthex for new members, families/individuals wanting a picture or anyone else interested.  For Lifetouch to come out we need 15 individuals/families to sign-up.  We will have this available through May and see if we meet the number.  Thank you.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Please get these two dates on your summer calendar:  Good Shepherd Blood Drive on Saturday, July 20th and also the Annual Good Shepherd Picnic will be on Sunday, August 25th at Tipton Trails Park.

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.

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF REVEREND FRANK ZIMMERMAN:  On Sunday, June 9th, Zion Lutheran in Danvers and Good Shepherd Lutheran in Minier will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Reverend Frank Zimmerman’s Ordination and Installation at these two parishes.  Reverend Mark Miller, CID President will preach at both morning worship services.  A luncheon and program follow in Minier at noon.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Advocate” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from John 14:15-21.  The followers of Jesus do not wander through the wasteland of the world alone.  We have a Guide!  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.

Bulletin Announcements May 19, 2019

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Rev. 21:1 – “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.”  The things of this world are passing away.  We are waiting for a new heaven and a new earth that has been promised to us in Christ.  This knowledge is foundational for our stewardship of what God has put into our hands.  What is truly important?  What is worthy of our support?  How has God called us to use “unrighteous mammon” for the good of our neighbor and His kingdom?

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.

TODAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the June 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!

ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION will be on Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 p.m.  The message based on Ephesians 1:15-23 will be: “In A World Of Fear, The Church Is Sustained By The Ascended Lord”.  Be there, aloha!

HELP NEEDED:  On Sunday, June 2nd, between worship services, your help is needed to load the RV to deliver donated items to Fort Wayne, IN.  As they say, “many hands make light work”, so your help would be greatly appreciated.  This is also the last day to bring items to church for delivery to Ft. Wayne.  Thank you!  John & Paula Hardy

NEW MEMBERS, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS:  When we did our Picture Directory a few years back we obtained an option to update the Directory.  We have a sign-up sheet in the narthex for new members, families/individuals wanting a picture or anyone else interested.  For Lifetouch to come out we need 15 individuals/families to sign-up.  We will have this available through May and see if we meet the number.  Thank you.

FROM THE OFFICE:  Copies of the updated Church Directory are available on the table in the narthex.  Pickup your copy today!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Please get these two dates on your summer calendar:  Good Shepherd Blood Drive on Saturday, July 20th.  Note: in order to be eligiable for our Blood Drive you must give your next donation by Saturday, May 25th.  The Annual Good Shepherd Picnic will be on Sunday, August 25th at Tipton Trails Park.

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.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Sculptor Spirit” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from John 16:7-15.  The Holy Spirit is the Sculptor.  Our lives are His medium.  The image of Jesus is His goal.  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.

Bulletin Announcements May 12, 2019

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  John 10:27 – “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”  On their own, sheep are in great danger.  They need a shepherd to guide them.  The sheep know the Shepherd’s voice, and we delight to go where He leads.  Of course, the world, the devil, and our own sinful flesh want to pull us in another direction.  Namely, they want to pull us in the direction of death.  But following the Shepherd means life.  So, no matter how difficult the path is that the Shepherd points out, let us follow Him!

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.

SEMINARY STUDENT CALL:  Joseph Schlie received his call to serve as Associate Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, MO.  TODAY, May 12th, we will have our last door Offering for Joseph.

YOU ARE INVITED:  The family of Karson Lueck cordially invites you to a College Graduation Open House TODAY, May 12th from 2-4:00 p.m.  The festivities will take place at the Reverend Chad and Toni Lueck abode (house) located at 2707 Essington in Bloomington.  Take Mom out and then have dessert and drinks with the Lueck’s.

GOOD SHEPHERD FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES is this coming Friday, May 17th, at 6:30 p.m.  The movie that will be shown is “TORTURED FOR CHRIST”.  Be inspired by love and forgiveness that conquered Communist prisons.  Pastor Richard Wurmbrand suffered 14 years of imprisonment and brutal torture, while his wife, Sabina, was treated as a slave in a labor camp.  Their only “crimes” were their faith and witness for Jesus Christ.  Through it all, they loved their enemies and sought to win their torturers for Christ.  Join us for a powerful, inspiring and historical movie.  There will be plenty of good food and wonderful fellowship.  See you there!

EASTER LILIES:  If you purchased an Easter Lily you may take it home TODAY following either the early service or late service.  Thank you.

NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the JUNE 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!

NEW MEMBERS, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS:  When we did our Picture Directory a few years back we obtained an option to update the Directory.  We have a sign-up sheet in the narthex for new members, families/individuals wanting a picture or anyone else interested.  For Lifetouch to come out we need 15 individuals/families to sign-up.  We will have this available through May and see if we meet the number.  Thank you.

FROM THE OFFICE:  Copies of the updated Church Directory are available on thetable in the narthex.  Pickup your copy today!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Please get these two dates on your summer calendar:  Good Shepherd Blood Drive on Saturday, July 20th.  Note: in order to be eligiable for our Blood Drive you must give your next donation by Saturday, May 25th.  The Annual Good Shepherd Picnic will be on Sunday, August 25th at Tipton Trails Park.

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.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Up Close and Personal” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from John 15:26—16:4.  You cant’s get to know a person from a distance.  The same is true for knowing God.  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.