June 19, 2016
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Luke 8:37: “Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned.” The Gerasenes are upset with Jesus because His ministry led to the loss of their pig herd, their wealth. They want Jesus to go away before He does any more damage to their bottom line. Their priorities are clear. What about our priorities? Is the work and ministry of Jesus worthy of our support and the sacrifice of some of our wealth?
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM: MISSIONS AROUND THE WORLD: This summer we will be learning about new countries, cultures and foods from around the world, as we learn about Baptism, the Lord’s Prayer, Confession and Communion. Today’s lesson will focus on “Disciples Preaching and Healing”. Please join us in the church basement in the Youth Area at 9:15 a.m.
CAN YOU HELP? We need a Sunday School Teacher for Sunday, July 10th. Please contact Paula Hardy if you can help out. Her cell phone# is (309) 829-8432; work phone# is (309) 821-2671. Thank you.
THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS, led by Pastor Lueck and meeting in the church basement at 9:15 a.m. is studying “Lutheran Doctrine and Practice Today”.
TODAY: Our Prayer Shawl Ministry, “Threads of Grace,” has received a service grant from Thrivent! This morning Ann Hammond and Kyryth Kessler will be holding a “Prayer Shawl Ministry Sunday.” Following both worship services, Ann will speak to the congregation about the mission of the Ministry. A table will be set up in the narthex where Kyryth will be seated with the totes they were able to purchase from the grant. Knitting and crochet lessons will be offered! Ann will teach basic knitting and Kyryth will teach basic crochet. A sign-up sheet will be available to sign-up for lessons. If you have any questions please see or call Ann at (309)846-0742 or Kyryth at (309)310-5607.
FROM THE OFFICE: The church has received a postcard from the Hilbert Family. It is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The July—September 2016 Portals of Prayer are available on the bookrack located in the narthex. Pick up your free copy today.
TUITION ASSISTANCE: Anyone that would like to apply for Tuition Assistance may do so by filling out the Application Form which are located on the bookcase in the church office. When completed, please return to the church office. Applications are due by Sunday, August 7, 2016. Thank you. The Board of Christian Education
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.
FRESH PEACHES: The Youth of Trinity Lutheran Church in Roanoke are selling Southern Illinois Peaches. The cost is: $30.00 for a half bushel; $60.00 for a bushel. Orders need to be in by Sunday, July 24, 2016. Please call (309) 923-7647 of (309) 923-5251 for more information.
CAMP CILCA is looking for donations to auction off at the 2016 Chicken Fry and Auction on Sunday, September 4, 2016. If you would like to donate an item for auction, please contact the Camp office at (217)487-7497. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
POSITION AVAILABLE: Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington is seeing a Marketing and Communications Coordinator—29 hours/week. Ideal candidate is comfortable leading others, possessing skills in graphic design, web design and management, social media, print production, and office support. Contact becky@trinluth.org or 309-834-3208.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Don’t Touch That Dial!” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Galatians 5:1. In Christ, e find freedom from sin, but not freedom to sin. The speaker is Reverend Ken Klaus. 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.