FAITH IN ACTION OF BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL: One ride, one visit, one Senior at a time. Need a ride? Want to volunteer? Need more information? Call (309) 827-7780; or email: office@bnfia.org or contact Barry Hamlin at (309) 750-9424.
THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS is doing a study in conjunction with our Lenten theme. We will take an in-depth look at “The Seven (Deadly?) Sins”. The class, led by Pastor Lueck, meets in the basement today at 9:15 a.m.
THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” This is perhaps the most well-known and well-beloved verse in the New Testament – and for good reason. This simple Gospel message is the foundation for our whole life, including our new life in Christ. This new life is characterized by thankfulness and devotion to our Father, who has provided for us so lavishly in Christ.
TODAY, is our door Offering for Seminary Student Aaron Wendorff and family.
PASTOR’S SCHEDULE: Pastor will be out of town tomorrow (Monday, March 9th) for the burial of David McEleney.
WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICES will continue this week at 7:00 p.m. The theme of our Lenten messages is: “The Seven (Deadly) Sins”. The fine men and women of your Church Council are preparing a delectable feast, which you can partake of beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening. The free-will Offering will go to our adopted Seminary Student Aaron Wendorff.
NEXT SUNDAY, March 15th, Seminarian Will Fredstrom, a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Normal and attending Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will be with us to preach and conduct Bible Class. We will also have a door Offering for Will.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES isFriday, March 20th at 6:30p.m. We will be showing the movie, YESTERDAY. Jack Malik was just another struggling songwriter….but that was yesterday. After a mysterious blackout, Jack discovers he is the only person on earth who remembers The Beatles! As he rockets to fame by passing off the Fab Four’s songs as his own, Jack risks losing Ellie – the one person who has loved him and believed in him from the start. Before the door to his old life closes forever, Jack must decide if all he needs is love, after all. Join us for another great movie, wonderful fellowship and some great food.
THE LENTEN DEVOTIONS BOOKLETS Titled: “DELIVER US: JESUS SETS US FREE” is available on the table in the narthex. Pick up your copy today.
FELLOWSHIP HOSTS: 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 sheet is by the door by the north stairwell.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: “Gracious Confiscation” is the topic for next Sunday. The sermon text will be from Exodus 7-8. The speaker will be 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 CIRCLE: 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.