WEEKLY DEVOTIONS
Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, April 28th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!
THIS WEEK AT GOOD SHEPHERD
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVED THROUGH WATER VBS ~ Set sail for a fun Vacation Bible School on June 23-27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Check out the VBS display in the Parish Hall for more information, registration forms, and volunteer forms.
ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS ~ Desire to commune at Good Shepherd? Have a friend you’ve been talking about the Christian Faith with? Want to introduce a neighbor to the wonderful teachings of the Church? Just have some questions of your own, whether a new or lifelong Christian? This class is for you! We will meet Thursday nights, beginning May 2nd through June 20th, from 7-8 p.m. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex.
PART-TIME LCMS JOB ~ The Central Illinois District Office in Springfield is seeking a qualified individual to fill the part-time position of Receptionist/Office Assistant. Hours are from 10 am until 2:30 pm. Starting wage is $15/hr. for a 20-hour work week. There are no benefits being offered. The successful applicant will have a background in Microsoft Office, especially, Outlook, Word, and Excel. For a job description or questions, contact mmiller@cidlcms.org. Applications are available through the CID Office during regular hours 8 am until 4 pm or by email upon request.
BUTTERBRAIDS FUNDRAISER ~ Thank you for purchasing butterbraids, cookie dough, and pizza to support the youth group! You may pick up your order today.
KICKBALL ~ All are welcome to play kickball at Waldrop Park in Sherman beginning at 4:00 on 5/4. We will also enjoy dinner together in the pavilion; please bring a side or dessert to share. Sign-up today!
PETER PAN ~ Come out for a night at the Muni to enjoy Peter Pan featuring Roman Zemaitis on 6/7. In order to qualify for the group rate of $16/ticket in the reserved section, we will need at least 25 people signed up by 5/17. Sign-up today!
FRIDAY NIGHT SHOES ~ The next horseshoe night will be Friday, May 17. We will go to Public House 29 (312 Sattley Street in Rochester) at 6 pm. A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex.
MAY YOUTH EVENTS ~ On 5/18 both Jr. High and High School youth are encouraged to attend our monthly youth night. Join us for dinner, a devotion, and games. Jr. High youth are invited to play a round of mini golf on 5/19 from 1:00-3:30. Please bring $8 to play plus any money you would like to spend on snacks. Sign-up sheets are posted for both events on the youth bulletin board. Invite a friend! Hope to see you there!
PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR LUTHERAN LAITY ~ You’re invited to attend the Issues, Etc. “Making the Case” Conference Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 at Concordia University Chicago. Topics include: Why the Public Square Needs Christianity, Joyfully Lutheran, The Lord’s Supper, The Hippocratic Oath and more. Speakers include: Matt Harrison, Ross Douthat, Hans Fiene, Wesley Smith, Will Weedon and others. Registration is $125 and includes three meals. For more information, visit www.issuesetc.org or call (618) 223-8385.