October 28, 2018
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: Romans 3:20 – “For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.” The Law of God is good – it’s just that we sinners cannot save ourselves by the Law. Salvation is a free gift of God because that is the only way we could ever be saved. The Law shows us God’s holiness and thus our own sin. And now in Christ we can look at the Law and see it in a new light as well – as a guide for how to live a godly life in thanksgiving to God for His gracious forgiveness in Christ.
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 meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.
AN IMPORTANT DAY in the life of the Church will be on Sunday, November 11th. We have a Voter’s Meeting that day following the 10:30 Worship Service. We will be ratifying the 2019 Budget and electing Officers and Boards. At this meeting we will also be discussing possible repairs to our roof and the inside of the Sanctuary (you have noticed the hole, right?) Nominations for Synodical Offices will also take place. Please look for a List of Candidates and the 2019 proposed Budget on the table in the narthex. Before we fill ourselves with church business, we will break bread together in a church potluck. Sign-up for this is also located in the narthex.
OUR FOOD COLLECTION FOR HOME SWEET HOME MISSION will continue through Sunday, November 11th. The Food Collection Box is located in the narthex for Home Sweet Home Mission. On Saturday, November 17th, from 2-6:00 p.m., we will prepare and serve a meal there and deliver the food. If you are interested in helping, please speak with Pastor or Becky Love. Thank you!
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.
THE MUSICAL “Martin Luther A Beggar Before God” will be performed this weekend, October 26th – 28th at the Apollo Theater in Peoria. For more information call (309) 369-0844 or by email: LutherplaysinPeoria@gmail.com.
YOU ARE INVITED: Christ Lutheran Church of Normal invites you to join them NEXT SUNDAY, November 4, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. for a “Hymn Festival” as we sing hymns of the Church Year from our Lutheran Service Book Hymnal. Fellowship and dessert will follow in the Parish Hall.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “The Problem of Heaven” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Revelation 7:9-18. What if we get to heaven—and we don’t like it? The speaker is Reverend Dr. Michael Zeigler. 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.
INFORMATION REQUESTED: Please notify the church office if someone in the congregation or any family or friends are ill or hospitalized.
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.