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THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 11:11 – “What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent?”  A generous, giving spirit comes from knowing that you have a generous, giving Father.  He will care for our needs.  We are therefore free to reflect His generosity in our lives.  We can be generous in raising our children, supporting the Church, and serving our neighbor in the community. In these three areas – home, Church, and society – the Lord has called us to show His grace and generosity to those around us.

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.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the door Offering for Seminarian Will Fredstrom two Sundays ago.  The total was around $380.00.

THANK YOU:  It was a great pleasure to be with you in Services on Sunday, July 14^th.  Your encouragement and kind words were a blessing to me, and the generous door Offering you gave to support my studies are a big help as I continue at Concordia Seminary in the fall.  Please keep me and all seminarians and deaconesses preparing for church work at both of our seminaries, in your prayers.  The encouragement and support we receive from local churches means so much to us.  God bless, and I hope to be back with you very soon.  Seminarian Will Fredstrom      

SCHOOL KITS: The LWML will be making School Kits for the Lutheran World Relief again this year.  Each bag has (4) 70 sheet notebooks; (1) ruler with centimeters on one side; (1) pencil sharpener; (1) pair of blunt scissors; (5) #2 pencils; (5) ballpoint pens; (1) box 16 or 24 crayons; and (1) 2 1/2″ eraser.  Your help is much appreciated.  LWR will be sending them to places around the world that need our help.  Thank you!

FROM THE OFFICE:  We received a letter from Reverend Jacob Hercamp and family.  We supported them two years ago as part of our adopt-a-seminarian.  He is now a pastor in Missouri.  The letter is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office.

THANK YOU to everyone who signed up for the Picture Directory Update.  We reached our goal and have our date.  The pictures will be taken on Monday, August 19^th.  More details to follow.

FROM THE OFFICE:  If your son or daughter is going away to college or they no longer live at home, please fill out an Information Sheet located on the table in the narthex.  As their church home, we like to stay in contact during these important years by sending them Pastor’s Sermon and the monthly Church Newsletter.  Please return the form to Sandy in the church office when completed.  We lift our young people up in prayer as their spiritual journey continues.

AUGUST FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Life with Dog — After losing his wife Alice (Marilu Henner) in a mysterious bike accident, Joe Bigler (Corbin Bernsen) is left alone without FAITH to help him grieve.  That and the circumstances of Alice’s accident leave more questions than answers, and Joe begins a fast descent into the dark abyss of uncertainty.  But his salvation arrives when a Dog wanders into his garden and won’t leave despite Joe’s many attempts to rid him. Without so much as a single bark, “Dog,” as Joe has named him, shares His voice, a deep love and comfort that Joe has never experienced before.  With Dog’s love comes the discovery of God’s love, and a Faith that not only helps Joe toward the road to recovery, but also the unsolved mystery surrounding his wife’s accident, and the ability to finally grieve her passing. Join us Friday, August 16^th at 6:30pm for another fine movie, great food and wonderful fellowship. See you there!

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2019 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.

CHURCH SERVICES AT THE STATE FAIR:  You don’t have to miss Church Services if you go to the State Fair on Sundays.  There will be a LC-MS Church Service at 9:00 a.m. upstairs in the Illinois Building each Sunday of the Fair.  Enter thru the south doors for easy access.

GOLF OUTING:  Christ Lutheran Church Shining Lights Preschool is having a Golf Outing on Friday, August 16^th at Ironwood.  The $100.00 cost includes green fee, cart, range galls and lunch.  Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.  For more details and how to sign-up please speak with Pastor.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Live Life, Traveling Well” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from 1 Peter 1:17-25.  August Archives – God’s Word guides us along life’s journey, where Christ is the Way and heaven our destination.  We revisit a classic message.  The speaker is Dr. Gregory Seltz.  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 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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 10:40 – “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone?”  Martha is doing the right thing but in the wrong order.  Her service to the Lord is good, but she has let it get ahead of hearing His Word.  Mary has placed the Word first, which is good. Is there any doubt she will rise once she has heard the Word and get to serving as well?  Isn’t that what hearing the Word always leads us to do?  We listen, then respond.  We believe, and thus we act.

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.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the door Offering for Seminarian Will Fredstrom last Sunday.  The total was around $380.00.

SCHOOL KITS: The LWML will be making School Kits for the Lutheran World Relief again this year.  Each bag has (4) 70 sheet notebooks; (1) ruler with centimeters on one side; (1) pencil sharpener; (1) pair of blunt scissors; (5) #2 pencils; (5) ballpoint pens; (1) box 16 or 24 crayons; and (1) 2 1/2″ eraser.  Your help is much appreciated.  LWR will be sending them to places around the world that need our help.  Thank you!

TODAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the AUGUST NEWSLETTER.   Any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted via email to goodshepherdblm@frontier.com, via mail, hand-delivered, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552.  Thank you!

PORTALS OF PRAYER:  The July – September 2019 Portals of Prayer are available on the book rack in the narthex.  Large print also available.  Pick up your free copy today.

THANK YOU to everyone who signed up for the Picture Directory Update.  We reached our goal and have our date.  The pictures will be taken on Monday, August 19^th.  More details to follow.

FROM THE OFFICE:  If your son or daughter is going away to college or they no longer live at home, please fill out an Information Sheet located on the table in the narthex.  As their church home, we like to stay in contact during these important years by sending them Pastor’s Sermon and the monthly Church Newsletter.  Please return the form to Sandy in the church office when completed.  We lift our young people up in prayer as their spiritual journey continues.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2019 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.

WELCOMING NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  You can make a big impact in the lives of International Students and they will make a big impact in your life.  We are looking for Christian individuals and families to welcome new International Students.  Students will being arriving during the week of August 5^th with most arriving the weekend of August 9^th – 11^th.  New Student Orientation will begin August 13^th.  You could help in any of the following ways:  1) Hosting a student in your home for a few days when they first arrive; 2) Providing transportation upon arrival in Bloomington/Normal to their residence hall or apartment.  If you are interested and would like more information, please contact John & Linda Berger, serving with International Students, Inc., at (309) 664-0377 or email at: jwberger@ilstu.edu. Training is required for 1^st time participants.  Training and resource information will be provided on several different dates (you only need to attend one).

GOLF OUTING:  Christ Lutheran Church Shining Lights Preschool is having a Golf Outing on Friday, August 16^th at Ironwood.  The $100.00 cost includes green fee, cart, range galls and lunch.  Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.  For more details and how to sign-up please speak with Pastor.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “You Have No Right to Be Angry” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Matthew 5:17-26.  Anger belongs to God, it is not yours.  When we feel angry we should be prompted to pray.  The speaker is Reverend David Haberstock.  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 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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Luke 8:37 – “Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned.”  The Gerasenes are upset with Jesus because His ministry led to the loss of their pig herd and their wealth. They want Jesus to go away before He does any more damage to their bottom line.  Their priorities are clear.  What about our priorities?  Is the work and ministry of Jesus worthy of our support and the sacrifice of some of our wealth?

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.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the July Newsletter.   Any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter may be submitted via email to goodshepherdblm@frontier.com, via mail, hand-delivered, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552.  Thank you!

NEXT SUNDAY, June 30^th, is a 5^th Sunday so we will be celebrating Holy Communion in both worship services.

THANK YOU to everyone who signed up for the Picture Directory Update.  We reached our goal and have our date.  The pictures will be taken on Monday, August 19^th.  More details to follow.

CORNBELTERS GAME:  Our Second Annual Good Shepherd Night for a CornBelters game at the Corn Crib will be on Sunday, July 14^th.   Game time is 6:35 p.m. and the per ticket price is $10.00.  We will reserve a block of seats.  Tickets will be held in your name and will be bought at the stadium box office the day of the game.  Please let Randy Reinhardt know either in person or by email at: randyreinhardt1@gmail.com how many can attend.

OUR ANNUAL GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN BLOOD DRIVE will take place on Saturday, July 20^th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  We will be serving a breakfast as part of the Drive.  You may sign-up to be a donor either on the table in the narthex or at: www.redcrossblood.org.  Just find our Blood Drive and get those corpuscles lined up online.  God Bless as we give this gift of life.

PORTALS OF PRAYER:  The July – September 2019 Portals of Prayer are available on the the book rack in the narthex.  Large print also available.  Pick up your free copy today.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2019 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 of the north stairwell.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR:  “Who Is The God Of Israel?” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from John 14:7.  God’s identity – Creed.  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.

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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  From the Service of the Sacrament: “Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Sabaoth adored.”  Three times the angels cry out: “Holy, Holy, Holy!” which is an indication of the threeness in one God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  This is the Name in which we are baptized. We have been made a part of God’s family.  And so we are called to live lives that are in harmony with our new family.  We are to be godly and to live in God’s image.  As God is loving, kind, and generous – so are we called to be.

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.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP FOR THE PICTURE DIRECTORY:  This would be an update to the whole Church Directory we did a few years back and will include our new members.  We are only 3 families/individuals away from having the required number to proceed.  There is no obligation to purchase; you receive a free 8 x 10 and an updated book.  Depending on scheduling this will occur the first part of August.

NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the JULY NEWSLETTER.   Any announcements you want you would like to have in the Newsletter should be submitted via mail, hand-delivered, via email to goodshepherdblm@frontier.com, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552.  Thank you!

NATIONAL MISSIONS OFFERING:  The total for our door Offering for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod National Offering was $378.00.  This Offering will be used for the Missions of the Church.  Our delegates will take this to the National Convention in Tampa, Florida next month.  Thank you and please keep our Synod in your prayers.

CORNBELTERS GAME:  Our Second Annual Good Shepherd Night for a CornBelters game at the Corn Crib will be on Sunday, July 14^th.   Game time is 6:35 p.m. and the per ticket price is $10.00.  We will reserve a block of seats.  Tickets will be held in your name and will be bought at the stadium box office the day of the game.  Please let Randy Reinhardt know either in person or by email at randyreinhardt1@gmail.com how many can attend.

OUR ANNUAL GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN BLOOD DRIVE will take place on Saturday, July 20^th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  We will be serving a breakfast as part of the Drive.  You may sign-up to be a donor either on the table in the narthex or at: www.redcrossblood.org.  Just find our Blood Drive and get those corpuscles lined up online.  God Bless as we give this gift of life.

PORTALS OF PRAYER:  The July – September 2019 Portals of Prayer are available on the the book rack in the narthex.  Large print also available.  Pick up your free copy today.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2019 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:  “What Does God Love, and Hate?” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from Exodus 20:5-6.  God’s Values – Ten Commandments.  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.

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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  Rev. 21:1 – “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.”  The things of this world are passing away.  We are waiting for a new heaven and a new earth that has been promised to us in Christ.  This knowledge is foundational for our stewardship of what God has put into our hands.  What is truly important?  What is worthy of our support?  How has God called us to use “unrighteous mammon” for the good of our neighbor and His kingdom?

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.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

TODAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the June Newsletter.   Any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted via email to goodshepherdblm@frontier.com, via mail, hand-delivered, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552.  Thank you!

ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION will be on Thursday, May 30^th at 7:00 p.m.  The message based on Ephesians 1:15-23 will be: “In A World Of Fear, The Church Is Sustained By The Ascended Lord”.  Be there, aloha!

HELP NEEDED:  On Sunday, June 2^nd, between worship services, your help is needed to load the RV to deliver donated items to Fort Wayne, IN.  As they say, “many hands make light work”, so your help would be greatly appreciated.  This is also the last day to bring items to church for delivery to Ft. Wayne.  Thank you!  John & Paula Hardy

NEW MEMBERS, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS:  When we did our Picture Directory a few years back we obtained an option to update the Directory.  We have a sign-up sheet in the narthex for new members, families/individuals wanting a picture or anyone else interested.  For Lifetouch to come out we need 15 individuals/families to sign-up.  We will have this available through May and see if we meet the number.  Thank you.

FROM THE OFFICE:  Copies of the updated Church Directory are available on the table in the narthex.  Pickup your copy today!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Please get these two dates on your summer calendar:  Good Shepherd Blood Drive on Saturday, July 20^th.  Note: in order to be eligiable for our Blood Drive you must give your next donation by Saturday, May 25^th.  The Annual Good Shepherd Picnic will be on Sunday, August 25^th at Tipton Trails Park.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2019 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:  “Sculptor Spirit” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from John 16:7-15.  The Holy Spirit is the Sculptor.  Our lives are His medium.  The image of Jesus is His goal.  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.

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.

THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP:  John 10:27 – “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”  On their own, sheep are in great danger.  They need a shepherd to guide them.  The sheep know the Shepherd’s voice, and we delight to go where He leads.  Of course, the world, the devil, and our own sinful flesh want to pull us in another direction.  Namely, they want to pull us in the direction of death.  But following the Shepherd means life.  So, no matter how difficult the path is that the Shepherd points out, let us follow Him!

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.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Choir Room which is located on the 2^nd level (the west side).

THE ADULT BIBLE CLASS meets in the basement at 9:15 a.m.

SEMINARY STUDENT CALL:  Joseph Schlie received his call to serve as Associate Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, MO.  TODAY, May 12^th, we will have our last door Offering for Joseph.

YOU ARE INVITED:  The family of Karson Lueck cordially invites you to a College Graduation Open House TODAY, May 12^th from 2-4:00 p.m.  The festivities will take place at the Reverend Chad and Toni Lueck abode (house) located at 2707 Essington in Bloomington.  Take Mom out and then have dessert and drinks with the Lueck’s.

GOOD SHEPHERD FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES is this coming Friday, May 17^th, at 6:30 p.m.  The movie that will be shown is “TORTURED FOR CHRIST”.  Be inspired by love and forgiveness that conquered Communist prisons.  Pastor Richard Wurmbrand suffered 14 years of imprisonment and brutal torture, while his wife, Sabina, was treated as a slave in a labor camp.  Their only “crimes” were their faith and witness for Jesus Christ.  Through it all, they loved their enemies and sought to win their torturers for Christ.  Join us for a powerful, inspiring and historical movie.  There will be plenty of good food and wonderful fellowship.  See you there!

EASTER LILIES:  If you purchased an Easter Lily you may take it home TODAY following either the early service or late service.  Thank you.

NEXT SUNDAY is the deadline for items to be submitted for the JUNE NEWSLETTER.   Any announcements you want to be published in the Newsletter should be submitted via email to goodshepherdblm@frontier.com, via mail, hand-delivered, or you may call (309) 662-8905 or (309) 838-1552.  Thank you!

NEW MEMBERS, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS:  When we did our Picture Directory a few years back we obtained an option to update the Directory.  We have a sign-up sheet in the narthex for new members, families/individuals wanting a picture or anyone else interested.  For Lifetouch to come out we need 15 individuals/families to sign-up.  We will have this available through May and see if we meet the number.  Thank you.

FROM THE OFFICE:  Copies of the updated Church Directory are available on thetable in the narthex.  Pickup your copy today!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  Please get these two dates on your summer calendar:  Good Shepherd Blood Drive on Saturday, July 20^th.  Note: in order to be eligiable for our Blood Drive you must give your next donation by Saturday, May 25^th.  The Annual Good Shepherd Picnic will be on Sunday, August 25^th at Tipton Trails Park.

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:  In order to get more people involved in our Coffee/Donut Fellowship for 2019 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:  “Up Close and Personal” is the topic for next Sunday.  The sermon text will be from John 15:26—16:4.  You cant’s get to know a person from a distance.  The same is true for knowing God.  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.

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.