April 23, 2017
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: 1 Peter 1:3-4: “He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” We have an inheritance waiting for us – a treasure gathered where moth and rust do not destroy. That should change our perspective on the treasures of this earth. They are fleeting, they come and go. But we can use the treasures of this earth for the work of the Kingdom that will not fade away.
THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m. In conjunction with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation we are studying about that time period with “The Word Endures: Lessons From the Lives of Powerful Politicians”.
OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2nd level (the west side).
TODAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the MAY 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.
NEXT SUNDAY, April 30th, is the 5th Sunday of the month so Holy Communion will be celebrated in both worship services.
EASTER LILIES: If you purchased an Easter Lily you may take it home with you today.
THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DINNER AND TALK TIME is this Friday, April 28th, at 6:00 p.m. We will be serving the meal at Wittenberg Lutheran Center. We still need volunteers to sign-up to bring food. The sign-up is on the table in the narthex. If you cannot be there that evening but can still prepare a food item, please speak with Pastor or a member of the Evangelism/Stewardship group and we can make arrangements with you.
CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: “That rouge goes so well with your dress.” “What a spectacular tie, it really brings out your eye color.” The Church Pictorial Directory is Tuesday, May 23rd from 2-9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 24th, 2-9:00 p.m. You can get your appointment online at: www.goodshepherdblm.org and follow the Lifetouch Directory link. You may also sign-up here at church on Sunday mornings on the table in the narthex. Please note: the computer sign-up will be disabled on Sunday mornings so we don’t cross-pollinate and schedule your pretty faces at the same time.
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: “Unadulterated Fact” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Acts 2:22-25. The early believers knew two things to be true: Jesus performed miraculous works and He rose from the dead. Reverend Dr. Ken Klaus 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.