† Bulletin Announcements †
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 3rd, 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 8TH & Sunday, March 15th: This month we will have two door Offerings. Next Sunday, March 8th, will be our regular one, which will go to Reverend Michael Kearney. On Sunday, March 15th, 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 5th, 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 14th 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 9th. 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.