Bulletin Notes

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 17:19 – “And He said to him, ‘Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.’ ”  Only one of the 10 lepers who were cleansed returned to give thanks to Jesus.  Why is that?  Surely the rest were indeed thankful to be freed from such a terrible disease.  But only the Samaritan leper had faith, and his faith turned into action, as all true faith does.  Our generosity to God’s work in the Church is likewise our faith in action.

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 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY is our monthly door Offering for our adopted Seminary Student Aaron Wendorff.  To learn more about Aaron and his family please see the note posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.

GOOD SHEPHERD FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES is this coming Friday, October 18^th at 6:30 p.m.  The movie that will be shown is titled: “HEAVENLY DEPOSITS”.  Please join us for another wonderful movie, delicious food and great fellowship.  See you October 18^th.

NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER.   Any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted via email to: office@goodshepherdblm.org, mail, hand-delivered, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552.  Thank you!

ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING:  Get this on your calendar for next month.  Our Annual Voter’s Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 10^th, after the 10:30 worship service.

FROM THE OFFICE:  The church now has a new email address.  Our new email address is: office@goodshepherdblm.org.

MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS to all my friends who helped me celebrate my 90^th Birthday.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness as my church family.  In Christ, Cleo Korte.

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.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “The Lamp Of the Body” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Genesis 16.  “If your heart is full of light, then your eyes shine with generosity and grace, and your body follows the light.  If your heart is full of darkness, then your eyes are obscured with fear and greed, and the rest of you follows suit.  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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 17:10 – “So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’ ”  We can never put God in our debt.  Even if we lived in perfect compliance with the Law, we would still only be unworthy servants.  Our giving to the Lord’s work in the Church is a sign that we recognize our role as servants.  Furthermore, we give because we recognize our own need for that work of the Lord in the Church. And what a blessing it is to give to the Church so that the ministry of His Word and Sacraments may reach all in the community.

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 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

FROM THE OFFICE:  We received a thank you note from our Seminary Student, Aaron Wendorff.  It is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.  NEXT SUNDAY, October 13^th, will be our monthly door Offering for Aaron and his family.

FROM THE OFFICE:  The church now has a new email address.  Our new email address is: office@goodshepherdblm.org.

MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS to all my friends who helped me celebrate my 90^th Birthday.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness as my church family.  In Christ, Cleo Korte.

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.

FROM THE OFFICE:  Christ wants you to know who He is and what He has done for us.  Concordia Publishing House is here to help you with that.  We are dedicated to helping Christ’s families read, study, teach, and learn about the miracles that God has shown us.  Our newest releases, such as the Portals of Prayer; Devotional Bible, Enduring Faith Sunday School Curriculum, The Mighty and The Mysterious, and The Growing in Faith Bible Storybook, in addition to thousands of other resources, allow for families of all ages and stages to share in Christ’s love.  CPH is overjoyed to be able to offer these resources for your family to grow with Christ for generations to come.  To see all we have to offer, please visit us at cph.org.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Faith Unafraid” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Genesis 15.  People sometimes talk of “cutting a deal.”  In times past, this was more than a figure of speech!  Pastor Ryan Tinetti 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.

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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Matthew 18:3 – “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”  Children trust their parents.  They look to their parents to bless them and care for them.  We are children of the heavenly Father, and He invites us to trust Him.  He has given us proof of His trustworthiness by sending His Son to save us.  Children delight in giving their parents gifts – cards and crafts that come home from school, bouquets of dandelions from the front yard, etc. Parents don’t need any of these things; such things don’t add to their parents’ wealth.  But parents delight in receiving these signs of love and thankfulness.  Can you see how this applies to us giving gifts to our heavenly Father?

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 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY:  The family of Cleo Korte cordially invite you to an Open House in celebration of her 90^th birthday.  The gathering will be in the church basement today from 2-4:00 p.m.

FROM THE OFFICE:  The church now has a new email address.  Our new email address is: office@goodshepherdblm.org.

FROM THE OFFICE:  We received a thank you note from our Seminary Student, Aaron Wendorff.  It is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.

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:  Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eureka is hosting their 30^th Annual Hog Roast this coming Saturday, October 5^th with serving between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.  Pastor has two complimentary tickets if you would like to go.  The menu: roast pork, baked beans, potato salad, applesauce, dessert and drink. 

FROM THE OFFICE:  Christ wants you to know who He is and what He has done for us.  Concordia Publishing House is here to help you with that.  We are dedicated to helping Christ’s families read, study, teach, and learn about the miracles that God has shown us.  Our newest releases, such as the Portals of Prayer; Devotional Bible, Enduring Faith Sunday School Curriculum, The Mighty and The Mysterious, and The Growing in Faith Bible Storybook, in addition to thousands of other resources, allow for families of all ages and stages to share in Christ’s love.  CPH is overjoyed to be able to offer these resources for your family to grow with Christ for generations to come.  To see all we have to offer, please visit us at cph.org.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Homeward” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Genesis 11—12:9.  The spiritually homeless people of the modern world have written God out of their story, but God remains the one Way home.  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.

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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 15:2 – “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’ ”  Thanks be to God: Jesus receives us sinners. What the Pharisees can’t understand, we praise with all our being.  We live by the grace of God.  The more of it we receive, the more we will want to conform ourselves to the image of our generous and gracious Lord.  Knowing the Lord and trusting Him come first, and the desire to imitate Him cannot help but follow.

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 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

FROM THE OFFICE:  The church now has a new email address.  Our new email address is: office@goodshepherdblm.org.

FROM THE OFFICE:  We recently had a Lifetouch Photography Event.  If you elected to have your complimentary 8 x 10 sent to church for pick up, the photographs are now located on the table in the narthex.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES is this coming Friday, September 20^th at 6:30 p.m.  From Cary Soloman and Church Konzelman, the writers/co-producers of “God’s Not Dead”, comes a film that speaks to one of the most polarizing topics of our time.  “Unplanned” brings us an eye-opening look inside the abortion industry through one woman’s inspiring true story of transformation.  All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women.  She believed in a woman’s right to choose, and as one of the youngest Planned Parenthood Clinic Directors in the nation, she was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions.  Until the day she saw something that changed everything, leading Abby Johnson to join her former enemies at “40 Days For Life”, and become one of the most ardent pro-life advocates in America.  Join us for a very good, intense and thought provoking movie.  There will be plenty of food and wonderful fellowship. 

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 WHIPPOORWILL CHALLENGE GOLF SCRAMBLE to benefit Camp CILCA is set to tee off on Friday, September 27^th at 1:00 p.m.  The venue is Hickory Point Golf Course in Forsyth, IL.  Cost of $60.00 covers golf cart, and dinner.  Make checks payable to “CID Gold Fundraiser” and give to Pastor Lueck.  Entry deadline is Sunday, September 15^th.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Intervention” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Genesis 4.  Genesis Series – The account of Cain and Abel is more than a story of murder.  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.

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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 14:11 – “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”   The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  That’s called humility.  The Lord is God, and we are not.  With that in mind, how could we not seek to follow His Word in all aspects of life? He knows what He is talking about; we don’t.  If you believe that, then striking out on a path of faithfulness in the realm of stewardship is a lot easier. It just makes sense.

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 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

NEXT SUNDAY, September 8^th, we will have a door Offering for our new Seminary student.  Aaron Wendorff will be the student we support for the 2019-2020 school year.  Aaron is married and has two daughters.  He is from Minnesota and Nebraska.  He is in his fourth and final year at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

FROM THE OFFICE:  The church now has a new email address.  Our new email address is: office@goodshepherdblm.org.

SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY will begin NEXT SUNDAY, September 8^th at 5:00 p.m.  The class is studying “Lutheranism 101: Worship”.  If you have not been a part of this class but would like to join please talk with Group Leader, Steve Parry or Pastor Lueck.

THANK YOU: The LWML would like to thank everyone for the donations of school supplies.  We have enough to fill 75 school kits!  We now need boxes to ship the school kits and 25-30 quilts to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse.  Paper boxes are ideal but if you have anything similar in size, we would much appreciate the donation. Thank you!

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES is on September 20^th at 6:30 p.m.  From Cary Soloman and Church Konzelman, the writers/co-producers of “God’s Not Dead”, comes a film that speaks to one of the most polarizing topics of our time.  “Unplanned” brings us an eye-opening look inside the abortion industry through one woman’s inspiring true story of transformation.  All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women.  She believed in a woman’s right to choose, and as one of the youngest Planned Parenthood Clinic Directors in the nation, she was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions.  Until the day she saw something that changed everything, leading Abby Johnson to join her former enemies at “40 Days For Life”, and become one of the most ardent pro-life advocates in America.  Join us for a very good, intense and thought provoking movie.  There will be plenty of food and wonderful fellowship. 

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 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LIFE BANQUET FOR “LIVING ALTERNATIVES: PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER” is Thursday, September 12^th at 6:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington.  Contact the Center at (309) 454-5433 to make your reservation.  The guest speaker is Mr. Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family.

THE WHIPPOORWILL CHALLENGE GOLF SCRAMBLE to benefit Camp CILCA is set to tee off on Friday, September 27^th at 1:00 p.m.  The venue is Hickory Point Golf Course in Forsyth, IL.  Cost of $60.00 covers golf cart, and dinner.  Make checks payable to “CID Gold Fundraiser” and give to Pastor Lueck.  Entry deadline is Sunday, September 15^th.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Play Your Art” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Genesis 2.  We each have a part to play on God’s stage-with a script, without a tryout, with freedom and responsibility.  How will you play your part?  Reverend Dr. Michael Zeigler and his guest, Dr. Charles Arand, discuss our place in God’s creation and our role in caring for it  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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 10:25 – “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”  There is nothing right about this question.  What shall I do to inherit?  What can you do to inherit the throne of England?  You can’t do anything to gain it.  An inheritance comes by family ties, not deeds.  Our deeds follow and result from our family ties.  The Father calls us His own children.  So, we inherit eternal life by grace, and we seek to live out our new calling as the Father’s children with our good works.

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 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY:  We welcome to Good Shepherd this morning Seminarian Will Fredstrom.  Will is a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Normal.  He will be entering his 2^nd year of study at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.  We thank him for sharing the Lord’s Word both in worship and Bible Study this morning.  We also will take a door Offering for Will after both worship services.

TODAY:  Our second annual Good Shepherd Night for a CornBelters Game at the Corn Crib is this afternoon.  Game time is at 6:35 p.m. and the per ticket price is $10.00. A block of tickets for our group will be held at the stadium box office the day of the game.  Simply ask for the Good Shepherd Lutheran church section when you buy your tickets.  Please let Randy Reinhardt know either in person or by email at: randyreinhardt1@gmail.com how many can attend.

PASTOR’S SCHEDULE:  Pastor will be out of the office tomorrow, Monday, July 15^th, hosting the 1^st annual Bloomington North/South Pastoral Golf Outing.  Fore!

THANK YOU to everyone who signed up for the Picture Directory Update.  We reached our goal and have our date.  The pictures will be taken on Monday, August 19^th.  More details to follow.

OUR ANNUAL GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN BLOOD DRIVE will take place THIS COMING Saturday, July 20^th 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.

REMINDER:  If you are a Thrivent member with Thrivent Insurance you are receiving Choice Dollars.  These Choice Dollars can be directed to an organization of your choice and we hope you prayerfully direct them to Good Shepherd.  You just need to go into the Thrivent website at: thrivent.com.  After you log on, go to: My Account.  God Bless those who direct there dollars to Good Shepherd.

PORTALS OF PRAYER:  The July – September 2019 Portals of Prayer are available on 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.

WELCOMING NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  You can make a big impact in the lives of International Students and they will make a big impact in your life.  We are looking for Christian individuals and families to welcome new International Students.  Students will being arriving during the week of August 5^th with most arriving the weekend of August 9^th – 11^th.  New Student Orientation will begin August 13^th.  You could help in any of the following ways:  1) Hosting a student in your home for a few days when they first arrive; 2) Providing transportation upon arrival in Bloomington/Normal to their residence hall or apartment.  If you are interested and would like more information, please contact John & Linda Berger, serving with International Students, Inc., at (309) 664-0377 or email at: jwberger@ilstu.edu. Training is required for 1^st time participants.  Training and resource information will be provided on several different dates (you only need to attend one).

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Let’s Get Close” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be announced.  Communing with God – Lord’s Supper.  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.