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March 8, 2015

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  John 2:16:  “And he told those who sold the pigeons, take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.”  The Lord’s House is not a place to sell, but a place to receive and a place to give.  It’s not a place for our schemes and plans for the Lord’s gracious giving and our faithful sacrifices in response

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck, will be studying during Lent: “Singing With The Exiles”, based on the Book of Isaiah.  This Bible Study corresponds with the Wednesday evening Lenten messages.  The class is at 9:15 a.m. in the church basement.

 TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL students explore the story “Jesus Clears the Temple.” Jesus’ cleansing of the temple carries a twofold message for the Jews and for us: first, that the true Lord of the temple was here in the flesh and, second and more important, that Jesus is the true temple, who houses and perfects us, raising our bodies to be like His. Parents could ask, “Why did Jesus clear the temple? How is Jesus our temple?”

TODAY’S DOOR OFFERING will be given to Reverend Michael Kearney and family.  Please read Reverend Kearney’s letter posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.  Next Sunday, March 15^th, Seminarian Chris Suggitt will be here to preach and lead Adult Bible Class.  Let’s support Chris and his family with both our presence in worship and the door offering we will have for him.

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICE:  Lenten worship continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  The message: “Breaking Down the Gates”.  The combined Board of Trustees/Board of Education will serve the meal at 5:30 p.m.  The free-will offering will go toward Vacation Bible School.

COLLECTION FOR ORGAN REPAIR – GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS:  Starting next Sunday, March 15^th and the following Sunday, March 22^nd you may bring your Anniversary Jar and drop your contribution into the large container located in the narthex.  We will have four more times to bring in your collection: Sunday, May 24^th, Sunday, May 31^st and again on Sunday, July 5^th and Sunday, July 12^th.

PASTOR’S ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS:  Because of scheduling conflicts, the Adult Instruction Class will not begin until Thursday, March 26^th at 7:00 p.m.

NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the APRIL NEWSLETTER.  Mandy Kluender is our Editor for the church newsletter and any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted to her at mgkluender@hotmail.com or you may call her at (309) 838-9868.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  The sign-up for help with coffee/doughnuts is posted on the wall by the north stairwell.  We need an individual/family to sign-up each week to pick up the donuts and make the coffee.  If no one is signed up by Friday of each week, the order will be cancelled.  We thank everybody who continues to help with this part of our church fellowship.

CID LLL CONVENTION REGISTRATION:  The Lutheran Hour Ministries update of ongoing projects, such as the State Fair, will be held this coming Saturday, March 14^th at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 Charleston Ave., Mattoon IL.  Registration Forms are available on the table in the narthex and are due no later than Monday, March 9^th.  Come and have fun and great food!  If you have any questions, please see or call Herb Renken at (309) 454-2986.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “The Power of God’s Enduring Forgiveness and Grace” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from John 16:33.  Jesus offers reconciliation and restoration to those overcome by trouble and regret.  The speaker will be Reverend Gregory Seltz.  Hear this Sunday’s 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.

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 home # is (309) 661-6522; her cell phone# is (309) 532-2582.  The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:  The Office Hours for Janet and Sandy are as follows:  Janet:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and others times by request/appointment.  Sandy’s hours are Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Also, if you stop by the church please let the office know that you are in the building.

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March 1, 2015

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Mark 8:32:  “And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.”  Anytime we sin we are acting like Peter: thinking we know better than the Lord.  But as Jesus says, such acts stem from Satan.  So let us repent: let us trust our Lord Jesus and follow Him.  For certainly He has earned our trust with His gracious sacrifice for us.

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck, will be studying during Lent: “Singing With The Exiles”, based on the Book of Isaiah.  This Bible Study corresponds with the Wednesday evening Lenten messages.  The class is at 9:15 a.m. in the church basement.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL students study the account “Jesus Calms a Storm.”  Just as Jesus calmed the storm with His Word for the frightened disciples, so He calms and ends the storm of sin and death by taking our sin upon Himself and dying in our place so we may live eternally.  Consider discussing, “What did Jesus do to calm the storm?  How does Jesus calm the storms in our life?”

THIS WEEK:  Pastor hosts the Bloomington South Circuit Pastors and Delegates this Tuesday, March 3^rd, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.  Please be aware if you need to be at church that day.  Thank you.

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICE:  We gather for Lenten Worship this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  The Sermon: “Marked”.  The Evangelism/Stewardship Board with smiles on their faces will be serving the soup/sandwich meal at 5:30 p.m.  The free-will Offering will support the mission of Wittenberg Lutheran Center on the campus of Illinois State University.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8^TH & Sunday, March 15^th:  This month we will have two door Offerings.  Next Sunday, March 8^th, will be our regular one, which will go to Reverend Michael Kearney.  On Sunday, March 15^th, we will have a door Offering for Seminarian Chris Suggitt who will preach and lead Adult Bible Study that day.  Both men have sent a card or letter recently.  Please read their correspondence posted on bulletin board outside the church office.

ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS TO BEGIN:  Pastor will be conducting another Adult Instruction Class.  It will begin on Thursday, March 5^th, at 7:00 p.m.  It will last for ten weeks.  This class is for those wanting to learn more about the teachings of the Lutheran Church, both member and non-member.  Those wanting to join Good Shepherd at the conclusion of the class are welcomed and encouraged.  Please invite those you might know.  If you have someone you would like Pastor to invite, please let him know.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  The sign-up for help with coffee/doughnuts is posted on the wall by the north stairwell.  We need an individual/family to sign-up each week to pick up the donuts and make the coffee.  If no one is signed up by Friday of each week, the order will be cancelled.  We thank everybody who continues to help with this part of our church fellowship.

CID LLL CONVENTION REGISTRATION:  Lutheran Hour Ministries update of ongoing projects, such as the State Fair, will be held on Saturday, March 14^th at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 Charleston Ave., Mattoon IL.  Registration Forms are available on the table in the narthex and are due no later than Monday, March 9^th.  Come and have fun and great food!  If you have any questions, please see or call Herb Renken at (309) 454-2986.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Lifted Up” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Psalm 103:8-12.  When sinful pride lays us low, God’s grace in Christ lifts us up again.  The speaker will be Reverend Gregory Seltz.  Hear this Sunday’s 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.

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 home # is (309) 661-6522; her cell phone# is (309) 532-2582.  The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.

CHURCH OFFICE: The Office Hours for Janet and Sandy are as follows:  Janet:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and others times by request/appointment. Sandy’s hours are Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Also, if you stop by the church please let the office know that you are in the building.

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February 22, 2015

 

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Mark 1:13:  “And He was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to Him.”  God the Father cares for Jesus even in the midst of His temptation in the wilds.  God cares for us in every situation as well.  Jesus realized this and always acted from the basis of trust in God the Father’s provision.  This is likewise the basis for our life lived in Christ: God cares for us, so we need not act out of fear or greed.

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck, will be studying during Lent: “Singing With The Exiles”, based on the Book of Isaiah.  This Bible Study corresponds with the Wednesday evening Lenten messages.  The class is at 9:15 a.m. in the church basement.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL:  The story, “Jesus Heals Jairus’s Daughter”, serves as the focus of Sunday School today.  Just as Jesus by Word and touch raised the dead girl to life, so by His Word and Sacraments, He kills and buries death and raises us to eternal life.  Questions for discussion include, “How did Jesus heal this little girl?  How does Jesus heal us from the sickness of sin?”

TODAY:  There is a Special Voter’s Meeting following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service today.  The purpose of the meeting is to select a candidate for the District Presidency and any candidates for Synodical Office?  The meeting should not last very long, and if anyone has any names for either the District President or a Synodical Office, they should send them to Steve Parry prior to the meeting at: separry51@mac.com or you can give the names to Pastor.

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICE:  Lenten Worship continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  This week’s message: “He Only Has Eyes For You”.  The Board of Elders and the Church Council will serve a soup/sandwich meal at 5:30 p.m.  The free-will Offering will be split between Reverend Michael Kearney and Seminarian Chris Suggitt.

ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS TO BEGIN:  Pastor will be conducting another Adult Instruction Class.  It will begin on Thursday, March 5^th, at 7:00 p.m.  It will last for ten weeks.  This class is for those wanting to learn more about the teachings of the Lutheran Church, both member and non-member.  Those wanting to join Good Shepherd at the conclusion of the class are welcomed and encouraged.  Please invite those you might know.  If you have someone you would like Pastor to invite, please let him know.

THANK YOU to those members who have contributed to the Energy Needs of the congregation these last few months.  We have been very blessed and it helped with last year’s Budget and the beginning of this year as well.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  The sign-up for help with coffee/doughnuts is posted on the wall by the north stairwell.  We need an individual/family to sign-up each week to pick up the donuts and make the coffee.  If no one is signed up by Friday of each week, the order will be cancelled.  We thank everybody who continues to help with this part of our church fellowship.

YOU ARE INVITED to the Concordia University Chicago Kapelle Spring Tour Concert this coming Friday, February 27^th, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL.  Dr. Charles P. Brown directs the 32-voice choir in a concert including works by Persichetti, Thompson, Hogan, and Manz.  Free will Offering; cookie reception following the concert.  Any questions please call the church at (217) 465-4531.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “The True Author of Your Life Story” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from 2 Corinthians 7:10.  When Christ’s story becomes yours by faith, life changes. The speaker will be Reverend Gregory Seltz.  Hear this Sunday’s 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.

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:  The Office Hours for Janet and Sandy are as follows:  Janet:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and others times by request/appointment.  Sandy’s hours are Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Also, if you stop by the church please let the office know that you are in the building.

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 home # is (309) 661-6522; her cell phone# is (309) 532-2582.  The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.

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February 15, 2015

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS each week is led by Pastor Lueck and is studying “Luther’s Small Catechism”.  The class meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL:  On this Transfiguration Sunday, the Sunday School students will study the story of “The Transfiguration.”  In the Transfiguration, we see Jesus as the pure and holy Son of God, whose perfect righteousness is given to us through God’s Word and Sacraments.  Parents could ask, “What did Jesus reveal to His disciples about Himself in the Transfiguration?  What does God’s Word reveal to us about Jesus?”

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Mark 9:6:  “For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified.”  Soon enough, the disciples’ terror turned into joy for when Jesus is with us, there is no need to fear.  He loves us and cares for us and will never abandon us.  That assurance is the basis of all generosity – for only those who are set free from worry can learn the joy of giving.

TODAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the MARCH NEWSLETTER.  Mandy Kluender is our Editor for the church newsletter and any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted to her at mgkluender@hotmail.com or you may call her at (309) 838-9868.

LENT BEGINS:  The beginning of Lent is upon us.  Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Communion is February 18^th at 7:00 p.m.  There is no meal this week.  The meals begin on February 25^th and continue each Wednesday through March.  Boards of the congregation will serve the first three meals.  The last two (March 18^th and March 25^th) are for congregation members not on these Boards to sign-up and serve.  Check the display in the narthex for further information.

NEXT SUNDAY: There will be a Special Voter’s Meeting next Sunday, February 22^nd, following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.  The purpose of the meeting is to select a candidate for the District Presidency and any candidates for Synodical Office?  The meeting should not last very long, and if anyone has any names for either the District President or a Synodical Office, they should send them to Steve Parry prior to the meeting at: separry51@mac.com or you can give the names to Pastor.

THANK YOU to those members who have contributed to the Energy Needs of the congregation these last few months.  We have been very blessed and it helped with last year’s Budget and the beginning of this year as well.

20^th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CONTAINERS:  If you have not yet picked up your 20^th Church Anniversary Container, please do so following the worship services today.  They are located in the narthex.  As you know, the money is going for updates and repairs of the church organ.  The new estimate is $13,325.00.  We are collecting these funds until July, 2015.  Any questions please feel free to see or call Marvin Huth (309) 829-6897.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR ORGAN REPAIR AND UPDATE:  The committee for the 20th Church Anniversary has set up a schedule for the collection of contributions.  We will be placing the container in the narthex in both services starting Sunday, March 15^th and March 22^nd.  But if you would like to contribute earlier, please feel free to give it to Herb Renken or Steve Davis.  If you have any questions, please contact Herb Renken at (309) 454-2986.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  The sign-up for help with coffee/doughnuts is posted on the wall by the north stairwell.  We need an individual/family to sign-up each week to pick up the donuts and make the coffee.  If no one is signed up by Friday of each week, the order will be cancelled.  We thank everybody who continues to help with this part of our church fellowship.

YOU ARE INVITED to the Concordia University Chicago Kapelle Spring Tour Concert on Friday, February 27^th, at 7:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL.  Dr. Charles P. Brown directs the 32-voice choir in a concert including works by Persichetti, Thompson, Hogan, and Manz.  Free will Offering; cookie reception following the concert.  Any questions please call the church at (217) 465-4531.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Reality, and Grace-filled Restoration” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Luke 15.  Through Christ’s forgiveness, regrets give way to restoration. The speaker will be Reverend Gregory Seltz.  Hear this Sunday’s 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.

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 home # is (309) 661-6522; her cell phone# is (309) 532-2582.  The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.

The Office Hours for Janet and Sandy are as follows:  Janet:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and others times by request/appointment.  Sandy’s hours are Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Also, if you stop by the church please let the office know that you are in the building.

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February 8, 2015

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  1 Corinthians 9:25:  “Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.”  Self control is a fruit of the Spirit – for the desires of the flesh are at war with the desires of the Spirit.  Having received the new life in Christ by His grace, He now calls us to follow Him deliberately, with self-control, with intention.

TODAY, February 8^th, is our monthly door offering for Reverend Michael Kearney and Seminarian Chris Suggitt.

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck, is studying “Luther’s Small Catechism”.  The class meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL:  “Jesus Heals a Man Who Is Paralyzed” is the lesson for Sunday School today.  The miracle of healing the paralytic confirms that Jesus, the Son of Man, has authority on earth to forgive sins and it confirms what the Son of Man chiefly came to do: deliver us and all believers from sin, death, and the power of the devil.  Consider discussing, “In addition to healing the paralyzed man, what else does Jesus tell him?  How has Jesus healed us from our sickness of sin?”

NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the MARCH NEWSLETTER.  Mandy Kluender is our Editor for the church newsletter and any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted to her at mgkluender@hotmail.com or you may call her at (309) 838-9868.

“WHOM SHALL I SEND?”  Please take this opportunity and stop by the LHM display in the narthex today!  LHM is active in many areas both domestically and internationally through radio (The Lutheran Hour), Bible Correspondence Courses, Evangelism Training, Daily Devotions, Men’s Network, and printed material.  Pick up any and all the material displayed.  Check the Project Connect Brochure list on the display table and choose topics that you or someone may be able to use.  “HERE AM I, SEND ME!”

20^th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CONTAINERS:  If you have not yet picked up your 20^th Church Anniversary Container, please do so following the worship services today.  They are located in the narthex.  As you know, the money is going for updates and repairs of the church organ.  The new estimate is $13,325.00.  We are collecting these funds until July, 2015.  Any questions please feel free to see or call Marvin Huth (309) 829-6897.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR ORGAN REPAIR AND UPDATE:  The committee for the 20th Church Anniversary has set up a schedule for the collection of contributions.  We will be placing the container in the narthex in both services starting Sunday, March 15^th and March 22^nd.  But if you would like to contribute earlier, please feel free to give it to Herb Renken or Steve Davis.  If you have any questions, please contact Herb Renken at (309) 454-2986.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  The sign-up for help with coffee/doughnuts is posted on the wall by the north stairwell.  We need an individual/family to sign-up each week to pick up the donuts and make the coffee.  If no one is signed up by Friday of each week, the order will be cancelled.  We thank everybody who continues to help with this part of our church fellowship.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Searching For Love – Listen To Jesus” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Mark 9.  Jesus is God’s love in action for you.  Listen to Him!  The speaker will be Reverend Gregory Seltz.  Hear this Sunday’s 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.

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 home # is (309) 661-6522; her cell phone# is (309) 532-2582.  The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.

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February 1, 2015

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck, is studying “Luther’s Small Catechism”.  The class meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL:   The lesson for today focuses on the story of “Jesus and the Little Children.”  In our sin, we are like small children: helpless, dependent, and needy.  So Jesus came to bestow His love and eternal gifts upon us.  Parents could discuss, “How did Jesus show His compassion on these little children?  How does Jesus shower His compassion on us?”

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Mark 1:22:  “And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.”  Authority is a word we are sometimes afraid of and don’t like to hear.  But that’s just our sinful flesh talking.  Jesus’ authority is something we need. We need Him to show us what to believe and how to live – for Jesus’ authority is always connected to His love.

“WHOM SHALL I SEND?”  Please take this opportunity and stop by the LHM display in the narthex TODAY.  LHM is active in many areas both domestically and internationally through radio (The Lutheran Hour), Bible Correspondence Courses, Evangelism Training, Daily Devotions, Men’s Network, and printed material.  Pick up any and all the material displayed.  Check the Project Connect Brochure list in your worship folder and choose topics that you or someone may be able to use.  “HERE AM I, SEND ME!”

NEXT SUNDAY, February 8^th, will be our monthly door offering for Reverend Michael Kearney and Seminarian Chris Suggitt.

20^th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CONTAINERS:  If you have not yet picked up your 20^th Church Anniversary Container, please do so following the worship services today.  They are located in the narthex.  As you know, the money is going for updates and repairs of the church organ.  We are collecting these funds until July, 2015.  Any questions please feel free to see or call Marvin Huth (309) 829-6897.

ATTENTION; ORGAN REPAIR UPDATE:  The church has received a new estimate for this special project since the beginning of our planning for our 20^th Church Anniversary of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  The new estimate is $13,325.00  Any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Anne Kirchner at (309) 661-6522.

OFFERING ENVELOPES:  If you have not done so, please pick up your 2015 Offering Envelopes located on the table in the narthex.  Thank you.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  The sign-up for help with coffee/doughnuts is posted on the wall by the north stairwell.  We need an individual/family to sign-up each week to pick up the donuts and make the coffee.  If no one is signed up by Friday of each week, the order will be cancelled.  We thank everybody who continues to help with this part of our church fellowship.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “The Gospel’s Power For Gracious Living!” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from 1 Corinthians 9:18-23.  Christ empowers His followers to live lives that encourage, affirm, and serve others.  The speaker will be Reverend Gregory Seltz.  Hear this Sunday’s 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.

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 home # is (309) 661-6522; her cell phone# is (309) 532-2582.  The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.

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