January 13, 2019
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Luke 3:21 – “Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened …” We know why the people where baptized, but why was Jesus baptized? He didn’t need repentance or forgiveness. The answer is that He did it for us. The reason God sent His Son into the world is to fulfill all righteousness for us, to do what we could not do. The whole of Jesus’ life, everything He did and said was one great offering to the Father in our stead to fulfill all righteousness for us. With our righteousness fulfilled in Jesus and given to us in Baptism – our hearts now overflow with thanksgiving and praise.
NEED
A RIDE? If you
are unable to drive to church, we have an option that is available. Please speak with Pastor who has the
details. Thank you.
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.
NEED A RIDE? If you are unable to drive to church, we have an option that is available. Please speak with Pastor who has the details. Thank you.
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 our 2nd Sunday door
Offering for our Seminary Student Joseph Schlie. We received a Christmas card from the
Schlie’s which is posted outside the church office.
CHURCH
COUNCIL MEMBERS
please be reminded that meetings this year are beginning at 6:00 p.m. We meet this Tuesday, January 15th
in the Conference Room at what time? That’s right – 6:00 p.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE
MOVIES begins
again this coming Friday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m. The movie that
will be shown is titled: “SAVING FAITH”. “In this Gospel-driven drama, poor Faith is
ready to give up hope. Her struggling
small-town theater is about to get foreclosed on by the bank when her charming
Uncle Donny convinces his famous friends to play live and save the business.
But when a local developer decides to sabotage the concert, it’ll take a
miracle to make the show go on.” Join us
Friday, January 18th at 6:30pm for another fine movie, good food and
great fellowship. See you there!
CAN YOU HELP: John and Paula Hardy are planning their
annual trip to Ft Wayne, IN. It will be
sometime after the holidays, hopefully mid-January. The Seminary needs clothes
for men, women, and children. They also accept shoes, coats, and kitchen
supplies. Please be sure all donated
items are clean and in good repair.
Please bring your donations to the church. There is a closet located in the hall
upstairs where items are collected, and packed for our trip. If you need help finding it just contact John
(309) 310-7917. Thank you!
PORTALS OF PRAYER:
The January – March 2019 Portals of Prayer are available on the book
rack in the narthex. Large pint also
available. Pick up your free copy today.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:
In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for
2018 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 is by the
door by the north stairwell.
CAMP CILCA’S ANNUAL BANQUET IS Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 5-8:00
p.m. at Our Savior’s in Springfield. The
evening includes delicious food, music, conversation, and guest speaker Reverend
Jeff Hemmer, author of “Man Up”, speaking on mankind’s connection to
God’s creation. Tickets are $40.00 and can be purchased by contacting the
camp office (217)487-7497 or at: camp@cilca.org) by Wednesday,
January 23rd.
THE
LUTHERAN HOUR: “My Delight Is In Her” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Isaiah 62:1-5. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, God
rejoices over you. This week we explore
our new name and identity as the bride of Christ. The speaker will be Reverend Dr.
Anthony Cook. 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.
