January 15, 2017
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: John 1:29: The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” The Israelites of old offered a lamb to God at Passover so that death might pass over them and do no harm. Over those long centuries of sacrifice, did they understand that this was actually God’s gift? That God would be the true Giver of the Lamb? Truly, we can never out give God: for all that we have is His.
THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meeting at 9:15 a.m. this morning will study “The First Rosa – Teacher, Confessor, Church Planter”. It tells the story of LCMS member Rosa Young and her work to bring the Gospel to different parts of the church in the southern part of the United States.
TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, the lesson is “Jesus Heals Many.” Through many miracles, Jesus shows us His power over sin. Ask your children to tell you, “Who did Jesus heal? What were some of the sicknesses the people had?” Talk about sin—yours, theirs, and the world’s—and how Satan holds the world in bondage, causing sickness and death. Assure them that Jesus is the Holy One of God, who defeats Satan and frees us from his hold, granting us eternal life in paradise. Emphasize that Jesus has power over sin and sickness, saving the lost by His death and resurrection.
POINSETTIA PICK UP: You may pick up your poinsettias TODAY following the 8:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. worship services. There are plastic covers on the coat rack at the north end of the narthex which you may use to protect them. Thank you for your participation in decorating our Church for the Christmas season.
THIRD FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT IS BACK! This coming Friday, January 20th at 6:30 p.m. we will show the movie “THE FINAL SEASON”. It is a true story of an underdog coach and the team that must defend their legacy against insurmountable odds. The high school baseball team in Norway, Iowa is led by legendary Coach Jim Van Scoyoc. When talk of a school merger gets serious it threatens to rob them of their 20th State Championship. “The Final Season” will inspire and entertain everyone. Join us for a great movie, good food and great fellowship.
LIFE SUNDAY: One week from today, January 22nd, will be Life Sunday. We will have a special Order of Worship that day and also take a door Offering for “Lutherans For Life”.
NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the FEBRUARY 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.
VOTER’S MEETING: On Sunday, January 29th, the Church Council has scheduled a Voter’s Meeting to follow the 10:30 worship service. We will meet in the sanctuary to discuss and decide on options for our roof/brick and the leaking problem that comes with a heavy rain.
2017 OFFERING ENVELOPES: Your 2017 Offering Envelopes are available on the cart that is located in the narthex. We encourage everyone to pick up your envelopes!
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The January—March 2017 Portals of Prayer are available on the book rack in the narthex. Pick up your free copy today.
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: “Word of the Cross – Power For Life” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. To the world, Jesus seemed to be a loser. He suffered what all would consider defeat in order to win a new life for you. Reverend Dr. Gregory Seltz is the speaker. 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 cell phone# is (309) 532-2582. The Prayer Request box is on the table in the narthex for any written requests.