WEEKLY DEVOTIONS
Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, October 7th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!
THIS WEEK AT GOOD SHEPHERD
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY ~ The Midweek Bible Study begins again this Wednesday, 10/10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. We’ll study “Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,” Genesis 12-35. All are welcome to come, study with each other and the pastor, ask questions, and be strengthened and encourage by the Word of God.
SPECIAL ICE MAKER OFFERING ~ There is a special envelope in your mailbox for the purpose of raising funds for an ice maker. The cost is approximately $2,000 and we will need to raise the funds before the item will be purchased.
SPECIAL CEF INVESTMENT RATE ~ Because our congregation obtained building project financing through the Central Illinois District Church Extension Fund (CID-CEF), the CID-CEF is offering a special interest rate of 1.5% for a 2-year investment certificate ($500 minimum) to our congregation and her members. Please contact Chris Anderson or Susan Short at 217-793-1802 or cef@cidlcms.org for this special interest rate or other investment options.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE ~ The sign-up sheet is posted for age 3 through 7th grade students to indicate their participation in the service on 12/24 at 6 p.m.
PASSWORD ~ Come play the popular game show right here at Good Shepherd on 11/3! We will start with dinner at 5:30 and then mix and match teams for the game. All ages can play! Pizza and drinks will be provided; please sign-up and bring a side or dessert to share.
FRIDAY NIGHT SHOES ~ We’re on the hunt for the best horseshoe in the area, and we want your help! Sign up on the bulletin board and join us for our first Friday Night Shoes tasting at Dublin Pub on Friday, 10/19 at 6 pm. Any further questions? Ask Vonda Wiegand 899-0962.
OCTOBER YOUTH NIGHT ~ Jr. High and High School youth are invited to come to the next youth night on 10/20 from 6-8 p.m. Invite a friend and come for pizza, a devotion, and games!
CILCA RUN 5K ~ Saturday 10/27 at 10 am. Sign up at www.cilca.orgfor a beautiful and challenging trail run through the 225 acres of Camp CILCA. Registration is $30 for those 12 and over. Runners under 12 are free. The race is followed by a vendor fair, live music, games, food trucks, and more at the CILCA Homecoming from 11-2.
VENDOR FAIR AT CILCA ~Are you a craftsman, artist, or vendor? Register for the vendor fair during the CILCA Homecoming on October 27 from 11am-2pm. $15 gets you a table and two chairs and access to over 100 Homecoming attendees. Call 217-487-7497 or email camp@cilca.org to reserve your table.
YOUR DAILY LUTHERAN BIBLE CLASS ~ Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s teachings include: The Rich Man and Lazarus, Coveting, Martin Luther on Isaiah, Moses and the Burning Bush and more. You can listen live or at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.