June 24, 2018
GOOD SHEPHERD’S RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: On Saturday, July 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. is Good Shepherd’s Red Cross Blood Drive. You may sign-up on the table in the narthex or online at: redcrossblood.org. Put in our zip code (61704), find our drive and get your arm ready to give the gift of life. We are serving breakfast that morning as well. Also, posters and place cards are available if you can put them up at your place of business or work. It would be appreciated. Thank you!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE! On Sunday, July 15th, we are having one worship service with Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. on the north lawn under a tent as we give thanks to our gracious Lord for blessing us with having half our mortgage paid off. We are having a congregational breakfast before the service from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School will follow the worship service and will be held back inside. To God Be the Glory Great Things He Has Done!
GOOD SHEPHERD’S GROUP OUTING: The Group Outing for the Normal Cornbelters Baseball Game has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 29th. Details are available on the table in the narthex.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES is in need of a new member. If you are interested please speak with Mo Dale (309) 830-6552 or Bob Love (309) 846-6417. Thank you!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The date for our Annual Church Picnic has been set! It will be held on Sunday, August 19th. More information to follow.
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.
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: This morning the Adult Bible Class will be watching a video and discussing the missions of our Central Illinois District. Next Sunday, July 1st, Mr. Karson Lueck will be conducting the class on the topic of: “The Bible In America”.
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Mark 4:40 – “He said to them, ‘Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?’ ” Faith means trust. If we trust the Lord, what do we have to be afraid of? Isn’t it fear that holds us back in our stewardship? Isn’t it fear that stops us from following the Lord’s Word to give generously toward His work in the Church? Well … “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” The Lord has proved His trustworthiness by His cross. You can trust Him.
PORTALS OF PRAYER: The July – September 2018 Portals of Prayer are available on the book rack located in the narthex.
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.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Shining Lights Preschool at Christ Lutheran Church, Normal, is accepting applications for our Lead Teacher in the 3’s classroom for the 2018-2019 school year. The 3’s class meets 3 days a week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The teacher will also be required to attend any extra events, for example the Ice Cream Social and Christmas Program. For more information, please contact Dona Weddle at (309) 452-5609 ext. 3, or e-mail her at: ashiningstart@frontier.com.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Truly the Worship of God” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Acts 10:34-48. When you get out of your religious comfort zone and meet people who don’t know Jesus, you have opportunity to grow in faith and witness. The speaker will be Reverend Dr. Dale A. Meyer. 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 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.