November 4, 2018
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: “With angels, archangels, and with all the company of heaven …” When we gather around the altar of the Lord in His House we pray and praise God with “all the company of heaven.” Those we have lost in the Lord are not truly lost to us – they have simply entered their rest with the Lord. As we gather to worship our Lord, we gather along with them. On the Last Day everything that God has given into the care of our stewardship will fade away – everything except our brothers and sisters in Christ. Caring for one another in love and grace is our highest calling.
TODAY: Thank you and Lord’s blessings to Reverend Mel Weseloh from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Minier who is conducting the worship service in Pastor Lueck’s absence. Pastor and Toni are in Bourbonnais this weekend for Karson’s Senior Day for Olivet Nazarene Football. Today they are worshipping in Manteno at Pastor’s friends church with the boys.
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 led by Mr. Steve Parry meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY, November 11th, will be our 2nd Sunday door Offering for our Seminary Student.
AN IMPORTANT DAY in the life of the Church will be NEXT 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 NEXT 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!
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY will be on Sunday, November 18th. Next Sunday, on November 11th, we will hand out the 2019 Commitment Cards. Today and next Sunday you may pick up your 2018 Commitment Envelope (if you put your name on it) on the table in the narthex
THE SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING: We will once again be sponsoring children of the Baby Fold for Christmas. Ornaments will be placed on the Christmas tree when the list becomes available. If you would prefer to donate a monetary gift, please give it to Toni Lueck or Paula Hardy. If you write a check, please indicate on the memo line: “Baby Fold”. Blessings on your generosity.
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.
YOU ARE INVITED: Christ Lutheran Church of Normal invites you to join them TODAY, 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: “What Is Heaven” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from John 17:1-5. A message by Michael Zeigler for next Sunday’s Lutheran Hour. 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.
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