Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, November 3rd. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT SHOES ~ The next horseshoe night out is this Friday, 11/8. We will be going to the Lighthouse in Rochester. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

LUTHERAN HIGH TURNS 40! ~ Lutheran High is hosting a 40th Anniversary Celebration Service on Sunday, 11/10 at 2 p.m. in the school’s Chapel & Performing Arts Center. Pastor Stuenkel, Pastor Benning, and Pastor Theilen will be assisting with the service. Special music will be performed by LuHi musicians.

LADIES NIGHT OUT ~ Friends in Faith is inviting all the women of the congregation to their ladies’ night out “home remedy party”. This will be held on Tuesday, 11/12, at 6:30 pm. A complimentary meal will be followed by demonstrations on how to make homemade cleaning products. Door prizes will be awarded. Please RSVP by 11/10 by signing up in the Narthex or contact the church office at churchoffice@gsslcms.org or 496-3149.

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS DECORATING ~ Make plans now to come help clean and decorate the church inside and out for Advent and Christmas. We meet on Saturday, November 30th, at 9 a.m. Adults and Junior & Senior Youth, please come help. It’s a joy to work together to care for our church and to prepare for the Festival Season of the Church Year!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH DINNER ~ Come and enjoy our (rescheduled) “No Silverware” Dinner at Pastor and Katie’s house. We meet on Saturday, November 23rd, at 5:30 p.m. Sign-up on the youth bulletin board in the narthex by Sunday, November 17th, please. What sort of food do you think they’ll make you eat with your hands?

ANNUAL SCHUERMANN ADVENT RECEPTION ~ Pastor and Katie would like to say thank you and wish you all a blessed Advent season by providing the refreshments in the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 1st. Homemade cookies, scones, and goodies will abound, so please plan on joining us after the service for a cup of holiday cheer!

LISTEN TO WHAT YOU WANT, WHENEVER ~ 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 topics include: Parenting an Autistic Child, The Church Triumphant Hymn “Oh, How Blest Are They,” Martin Luther’s Father Confessor Johannes von Staupitz, 16th Century Lutheran Theologian Martin Chemnitz and more. You can listen live or at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, October 27th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

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FALL FESTIVAL & TRUNK OR TREAT ~ Tonight Trunk-or-Treat is at 4:30 p.m., and we’ll eat at 5:30 p.m. Make plans to come and enjoy giving out, or receiving, candy and then stick around for a wonderful cookout and potluck with your Good Shepherd family and guests! There will also be face painting and a bounce house. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated trunks!

FALL BACK ~ Daylight Saving Time ends next weekend, so remember to turn your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday, 11/2.

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS DECORATING ~ Make plans now to come help clean and decorate the church inside and out for Advent and Christmas. We meet on Saturday, November 30th, at 9 a.m. Adults and Junior and Senior Youth, please come help. It’s a joy to work together to care for our church and to prepare for the Festival Season of the Church Year!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH DINNER ~ Come and enjoy our (rescheduled) “No Silverware” Dinner at Pastor and Katie’s house. We meet on Saturday, November 23rd, at 5:30 p.m. Sign-up on the youth bulletin board in the narthex by Sunday, November 17th, please. What sort of food do you think they’ll make you eat with your hands?

LUTHERAN HIGH TURNS 40! ~ Lutheran High is hosting a 40^th Anniversary Celebration Service on Sunday, 11/10 at 2 p.m. in the school’s Chapel & Performing Arts Center. Pastor Stuenkel, Pastor Benning, and Pastor Theilen will be assisting with the service. Special music will be performed by LuHi musicians.

PATHS TO LUTHERANISM ~ 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 lineup features guests detailing their journeys to Lutheranism from Roman Catholicism, Mainline Protestantism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Baptist and Pentecostalism. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, October 20th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

THIS WEEK AT GOOD SHEPHERD

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL FESTIVAL & TRUNK OR TREAT ~ Late afternoon and evening of Sunday, October 27th. Trunk-or-Treat is at 4:30 p.m., and we’ll eat at 5:30 p.m. Make plans to come and enjoy giving out, or receiving, candy and then stick around for a wonderful cookout and potluck with your Good Shepherd family and guests! There will also be hayrides, face painting and a bounce house. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated trunks!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BOWLING ~ We’ll leave from the church to go bowling this evening, at 6 p.m. There is still time for the youth to sign up to attend. The sheet is on the bulletin board.

LUTHERAN HIGH TURNS 40 ~ Lutheran High is hosting a 40^th Anniversary Celebration Service on Sunday, 11/10 at 2 p.m. in the school’s Chapel/Performing Arts Center.

LUTHERAN HIGH BRUNCH ~ Today, make plans to go over to Lutheran High School (3500 West Washington Street in Springfield) after Divine Service and Sunday School to eat and support your Lutheran High School. Food is served until 1 p.m. Adults are $10 and children $5.

SANCTIFYING YOUR CHILDREARING WITH THE WORD OF GOD ~ 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 Book of John, Responding to Roman Catholic Proof Texts, The Lord’s Prayer, The Patriarch Abraham and more. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, September 29th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

LWML SUNDAY ~ On Sunday, October 6th, mite boxes will be collected. If you have on at home, please bring it in on the 6th. If you’d like a mite box to fill this week and bring back, see Joan Dannewitz or Nancy Holmes.

FALL FESTIVAL & TRUNK OR TREAT ~ Late afternoon and evening of Sunday, October 27th. Make plans to come and enjoy giving out, or receiving, candy and then stick around for a wonderful cookout and potluck with your Good Shepherd family and guests!

SANCTUARY CHOIR & BAND ~ Help with the music of the Divine Service! Be a part of the Sanctuary Choir or Sanctuary Band. Rehearsals are underway!
– Choir (Wed. 5:45–6:45): Oct 9, 16, 30
– Band (Sun. 6:00-6:30): Oct 20
Speak with or contact Susan Lutz for more information.

ADULT CATECHESIS ~ An adult instruction class will begin in late September and run through the fall. We’ll meet on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. from September 29th until early December. This class will cover the six chief parts of the Christian Faith, and serves to prepare adults for communion at Good Shepherd. Interested? Want to invite someone? Speak with Pastor Schuermann.

LUTHERAN HIGH BRUNCH ~ Sunday, October 20th, make plans to go over to Lutheran High School (3500 West Washington Street in Springfield) after Divine Service and Sunday School to eat and support your Lutheran High School. Food is served until 1 p.m. Adults are $10 and children $5.

EDUCATION & EDIFICATION ~ 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: Pastoral Care for Members with Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Christ’s Victory, Jacob’s Dream, The Ordination of a Minister and more. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, September 22nd. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENIOR LUNCHEON ~ Lunch (and pie) is served on Wednesday, 9/25, at noon. Please sign up on the bulletin board to help serve and/or supply pie for dessert. This is a great opportunity for outreach and service to the community!

SANCTUARY CHOIR & BAND ~ Help with the music of the Divine Service! Be a part of the Sanctuary Choir or Sanctuary Band. Rehearsals are underway!
– Choir (Wed. 5:45–6:45): Sep 25
– Band (Sun. 6:00-6:30): Sep 22 and 29
Speak with or contact Susan Lutz for more information.

YOUTH CATECHESIS ~ 7th-grade catechesis begins this afternoon, Sunday, September 22nd. Pastor Schuermann will be visiting all the 5th- and 6^th-grade families in the next couple weeks to talk about youth catechesis and some changes being put in place over the next year.

ADULT CATECHESIS ~ An adult instruction class will begin in late September and run through the fall. We’ll meet on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. from September 29th until early December. This class will cover the six chief parts of the Christian Faith, and serves to prepare adults for communion at Good Shepherd. Interested? Want to invite someone? Speak with Pastor Schuermann

LUHIGH TRIVIA NIGHT ~ Bring your smarts on Friday, 9/27. Doors open at 6 pm and trivia begins at 7.  More details are on the flyer on the LuHigh bulletin board and in the September newsletter. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. Today is the last day to sign up.

SANCTIFYING YOUR YARD WORK WITH THE WORD OF GOD ~ 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 Day of Pentecost, The Apostle Matthew, The Sinful Flesh, 3rd Century Bishop & Martyr Cyprian of Carthage and more. You can listen live or at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, September 15th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

THIS WEEK AT GOOD SHEPHERD

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SANCTUARY CHOIR & BAND ~ Help with the music of the Divine Service! Be a part of the Sanctuary Choir or Sanctuary Band. Rehearsals are underway!
– Choir (Wed. 5:45–6:45): Sep 18, and 25
– Band (Sun. 6:00-6:30): Sep 22 and 29
Speak with or contact Susan Lutz for more information.

YOUTH CATECHESIS ~ 7th-grade catechesis will begin on Sunday, September 22nd. Pastor Schuermann will be visiting all the 5th- and 6^th-grade families in the next couple weeks to talk about youth catechesis and some changes being put in place over the next year. Pastor will also be visiting the 7^th-grade families over the next couple weeks in preparation for instruction continuing.

ADULT CATECHESIS ~ An adult instruction class will begin in late September and run through the fall. We’ll meet on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. from September 29th until early December. This class will cover the six chief parts of the Christian Faith, and serves to prepare adults for communion at Good Shepherd. Interested? Want to invite someone? Speak with Pastor Schuermann

CHURCH POTLUCK ~ Today is this month’s Mid-Month Meal. Bring one entrée along with a side or dessert to share and enjoy fellowship with your family in Christ. We’ll feast together in the parish hall directly following Sunday school. Questions? Talk to Katie Schuermann

SENIOR LUNCHEON ~ Lunch (and pie) is served on Wednesday, 9/25, at noon. Please sign up on the bulletin board to help serve and/or supply pie for dessert. This is a great opportunity for outreach and service to the community!

LUHIGH TRIVIA NIGHT ~ Bring your smarts on Friday, 9/27. Doors open at 6 pm and trivia begins at 7. More details are on the flyer on the LuHigh bulletin board and in the September newsletter. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.

SANCTIFYING YOUR YARD WORK WITH THE WORD OF GOD ~ 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 Day of Pentecost, The Apostle Matthew, The Sinful Flesh, 3rd Century Bishop & Martyr Cyprian of Carthage and more. You can listen live or at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, September 8th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

THIS WEEK AT GOOD SHEPHERD

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SANCTUARY CHOIR & BAND ~ Help with the music of the Divine Service! Be a part of the Sanctuary Choir or Sanctuary Band. Rehearsals begin soon:
– Choir (Wed. 5:45–6:45): Sep 11, 18, and 25
– Band (Sun. 6:00-6:30): Sep 22 and 29
Speak with or contact Susan Lutz for more information.

YOUTH CATECHESIS ~ 7th-grade catechesis will begin on Sunday, September 22nd. Pastor Schuermann will be visiting all the 5th- and 6th-grade families in the next couple weeks to talk about youth catechesis and some changes being put in place over the next year. Pastor will also be visiting the 7th-grade families over the next couple weeks in preparation for instruction continuing.

ADULT CATECHESIS ~ An adult instruction class will begin in late September and run through the fall. We’ll meet on Sunday evenings from September 29th until early December. This class will cover the six chief parts of the Christian Faith, and serves to prepare adults for communion at Good Shepherd. Interested? Want to invite someone? Speak with Pastor Schuermann

SENIOR LUNCHEON ~ Lunch (and pie) is served on Wednesday, 9/25, at noon. Please sign up on the bulletin board to help serve and/or supply pie for dessert. This is a great opportunity for outreach and service to the community!

FRIDAY NIGHT SHOES ~ Friday, 9/13 at Fairlane Diner in Sherman at 6 p.m. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.

CHURCH POTLUCK ~ Next week is this month’s Mid-Month Meal. Bring one entrée along with a side or dessert to share and enjoy fellowship with your family in Christ. We’ll feast together in the parish hall directly following Sunday school. Questions? Talk to Katie Schuermann

LUHIGH TRIVIA NIGHT ~ Bring your smarts on Friday, 9/27. Doors open at 6 pm and trivia begins at 7. More details are on the flyer on the LuHigh bulletin board and in the September newsletter. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.

LUTHERANISM IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE ~ 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: Suffering, Equipping Families to Use the Hymnal at Home, An Introduction to the Koran, Scripture in the Divine Service and more. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, September 1st. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

GAME NIGHT ~ All are welcome to come enjoy dinner and an evening of games together on Friday, 9/6 beginning at 6 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be provided; please bring a side or dessert to share. You may bring your favorite board game or card game to play or join in on a game with others! Sign-up on the bulletin board today!

SANCTUARY CHOIR & BAND ~ Help with the music of the Divine Service! Be a part of the Sanctuary Choir or Sanctuary Band. Rehearsals begin soon:
– Choir (Wed. 5:45–6:45): Sep 11, 18, and 25
– Band (Sun. 6:00-6:30): Sep 22 and 29
Speak with or contact Susan Lutz for more information.

YOUTH CATECHESIS ~ 7th-grade catechesis will begin on Sunday, September 22nd. Pastor Schuermann will be visiting all the 5th- and 6^th-grade families in the next couple weeks to talk about youth catechesis and some changes being put in place over the next year. Pastor will also be visiting the 7^th-grade families over the next couple weeks in preparation for instruction continuing.

ADULT CATECHESIS ~ An adult instruction class will begin in late September and run through the fall. We’ll meet on Sunday evenings from September 29th until early December. This class will cover the six chief parts of the Christian Faith, and serves to prepare adults for communion at Good Shepherd. Interested? Want to invite someone? Speak with Pastor Schuermann.

CAMP CILCA CHICKEN FRY ~ Hungry? Try the best fried chicken around! The Camp CILCA Chicken Fry and Auction is today from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The live auction starts at 1 p.m. sharp. The Trading Post and beach will be open too. Have a great meal, checkout the auction items, and see what is coming up next at CILCA. See you there!

ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEYS PRESENTATION ~ Rev. Dr. Ken Schurb will present on Saturday, 9/7, from 9am-3:30pm, at Camp CILCA. Registration is $10.00 which includes lunch. Please register by Sunday, September 1, 2019. Contact Deloris Blessman to register at 309-361-1461 or email delorisblessman@yahoo.com. Please read Acts 13-20 ahead of time, and bring your Bible!

FRIDAY NIGHT SHOES ~ Friday, 9/13 at Fairlane Diner in Sherman at 6 pm. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.

THE ENEMIES OF CHRIST AND HIS WORD ~ 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 feature a series on The Devil, The World, and The Sinful Nature. The guest will be LCMS Worship Director Rev. William Weedon. You can listen live or at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, August 25th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

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GAME NIGHT ~ All are welcome to come enjoy dinner and an evening of games together on Friday, 9/6 beginning at 6 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be provided; please bring a side or dessert to share. You may bring your favorite board game or card game to play or join in on a game with another family. Sign-up on the bulletin board today!

YOUTH CATECHESIS ~ 7th-grade catechesis will begin on Sunday, September 22nd. Pastor Schuermann will be visiting all the 5th- and 6th-grade families in the next couple weeks to talk about youth catechesis and some changes being put in place over the next year. Pastor will also be visiting the 7th-grade families over the next couple weeks in preparation for instruction continuing.

ADULT CATECHESIS ~ An adult instruction class will begin in late September and run through the fall. This class will cover the six chief parts of the Christian Faith, and serves to prepare adults for communion and membership at Good Shepherd. Interested? Want to invite someone? Speak with or contact Pastor Schuermann.

CAMP CILCA CHICKEN FRY ~ What are your plans for Labor Day Weekend? Check out the Camp CILCA Chicken Fry and Auction on Sunday, September 1. Dinner is served from 11:30-2:30. The live auction begins at 1 pm. Visit cilca.org/auction-items.html to see some of the great items up for bid. Rent a cabin, CGC room, tent or camper spot and stay for the whole weekend of swimming, games and devotions. Call 487-7497 or email camp@cilca.org to reserve your spot or get more information.

ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEYS PRESENTATION ~ Rev. Dr. Ken Schurb will present on Saturday, 9/7, from 9am-3:30pm, at Camp CILCA. Registration is $10.00 which includes lunch. Please register by Sunday, September 1, 2019. Contact Deloris Blessman to register at 309-361-1461 or email delorisblessman@yahoo.com. Please read Acts 13-20 ahead of time, and bring your Bible!

EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST ~ 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 Netflix Docuseries “The Family,” Decision Theology, Late 4th Century/Early 5th Century Bishop Augustine of Hippo, The Martyrdom of John the Baptist and more. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

Here is the Blue Sheet home devotional for the week of Sunday, August 18th. Please download and use in your household to sanctify your home with the Word and prayer this week!

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AUGUST VOTERS’ MEETING ~ The regular August Voters’ Meeting will be held this evening at 6:30 p.m. In addition to regular business, the Board of Elders will bring for adoption a proposed change of status and duties for the Director of Christian Education position. Pastor Schuermann will have a brief report of the business of the 2019 LCMS Convention, as well as some other information related to the change in DCE duties and coverage of the work of the Gospel here at Good Shepherd.

ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY JOURNEYS PRESENTATION ~ Rev. Dr. Ken Schurb will present on Saturday, 9/7, from 9am-3:30pm, at Camp CILCA. Registration is $10.00 which includes lunch. Please register by Sunday, September 1, 2019. Contact Deloris Blessman to register at 309-361-1461 or email delorisblessman@yahoo.com. Please read Acts 13-20 ahead of time, and bring your Bible!

GAME NIGHT ~ All are welcome to come enjoy dinner and an evening of games together on Friday, 9/6 beginning at 6 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be provided; please bring a side or dessert to share. You may bring your favorite board game or card game to play or join in on a game with another family. Sign-up today!

CAMP CILCA CHICKEN FRY ~ What are your plans for Labor Day Weekend? Check out the Camp CILCA Chicken Fry and Auction on Sunday, September 1. Dinner is served from 11:30-2:30. The live auction begins at 1 pm. Visit cilca.org/auction-items.html to see some of the great items up for bid. Rent a cabin, CGC room, tent or camper spot and stay for the whole weekend of swimming, games and devotions. Call 487-7497 or email camp@cilca.org to reserve your spot or get more information.

CHURCH POTLUCK ~ Today is this month’s Mid-Month Meal. Bring one entrée along with a side or dessert to share and enjoy fellowship with your family in Christ. We’ll feast together in the parish hall directly following Sunday school. Questions? Talk to Katie Schuermann.

DEFENDING THE FAITH, TEACHING THE TRUTH ~ 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: Stephen Hawking’s Final Book “Brief Answers to Big Questions,” Not Peace But Division, The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, The Spirit’s Ministry of Love and more. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.