St. John's Group Email from Michelle Woolf

Thanks for the prayers.

 

My second surgery is scheduled for the morning of July 8th.

 

Michelle

 

 

St. John's Group Email Homeless help meeting notice was only for Evangelism board members

I was confused and thought that everyone was invited to the meeting next week.  It is only for Evangelism and Outreach Board members.  Sorry for the confusion. 
 
We will have more AFTER we "fact find" and get organizedTHEN, we will invite and inform the troops.
I appreciate your enthusiasm; but please, we only wanted the people on the "to" line.  Notice I offered refreshments too; but for 5 people.
 

 
For all who are interested in helping the homeless in our community.  We have a meeting scheduled to discuss the possibility of the St. John's Lutheran Church's C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry helping our Warren County homeless neighbors by furnishing an evening meal one night a week.  We are having Kia Phillips & Nile Ramsbottom (God Cares Ministry)  come to the meeting because they are the ones that know what needs to be done, where it needs to be done and who it needs to be done for!   This will be a fact finding meeting - just the beginning.
 
 
Wednesday -  July 6th
 
  9 AM 
 
 St. John's Lutheran Church (basement fellowship hall)
950 South Hwy. 47
Warrenton, MO
 
 
Hope to see you all there!  We will have coffee, juice and fruit provided.  OK, maybe a couple of donuts too.
 
 
 

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St. John's Group Email Homeless help - Meeting Notice

For all who are interested in helping the homeless in our community.  We have a meeting scheduled to discuss the possibility of the St. John's Lutheran Church's C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry helping our Warren County homeless neighbors by furnishing an evening meal one night a week.  We are having Kia Phillips & Nile Ramsbottom (God Cares Ministry)  come to the meeting because they are the ones that know what needs to be done, where it needs to be done and who it needs to be done for!   This will be a fact finding meeting - just the beginning.
 
 
Wednesday -  July 6th
 
  9 AM 
 
 St. John's Lutheran Church (basement fellowship hall)
950 South Hwy. 47
Warrenton, MO
 
 
Hope to see you all there!  We will have coffee, juice and fruit provided.  OK, maybe a couple of donuts too.
 
 
 

St. John's Group Email Prayer request for Michelle Woolf


Michelle Woolf had surgery last week on Tues. to remove a lump from her thyroid that the docs were concerned could be cancerous.  They took half of the thyroid and told her on the day of the surgery that there was no cancer.  She had her post surgery check-up yesterday and they informed her that after further pathology they did find cancerous cells and now need to go back and take the entire thyroid.  They said that the cancer is 100% curable.  Thanks be to God.    She hasn't been able to sleep or eat much.  They are trying to regulate her medication to get her thyroid hormone levels back to normal and it's taking a toll on her.  Please keep her in your prayers.
 
Have a peace filled day in Jesus. 
 

St. John's Group Email Community Wide Garage Sale Sat. July 30, 2011 in Warrenton


 

Greetings from your St. John's Board of Outreach!!

As you all may know, Sat. July 30th is our Warrenton Community Garage Sale.  This is a great time to get rid of those "extra" items in your home and make a few $$.  Also, it helps "shoppers" save $$$!!

We have listed some Garage Sale Tips below for you. 

Also, think about advertising that you are going to donate a percentage (your choice how much - OR ALL !) of your proceeds of the garage sale to:  Concordia Seminary (see our stewardship designation for July), Agape, our C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry to help feed the homeless (watch for upcoming opportunities for this!), our Little Lambs Pre-School, God Cares Ministry in Warren County (contact: Kia Phillips) our ST. John's Youth Group, to name just a few.  This would certainly up your "customers and sales" and help so many folks and ministries in our community and our church.

Just a thought as you look around and think about how close you might be to being on the next segment of "America's Messiest House" or that show about "Hoarders"!!  I know I have!  LOL.

God bless your summer as you serve His people in so many ways.  And...always look around you - the Holy Spirit will help you SEE opportunities!

Sandy Robine, Molly Hendershot and Patty Sweet

Board of Outreach & Evangelism

 

Garage Sale Tips

BEFORE:

Choose a good moneymaking day, such as a Saturday near the first or 15th of the month (typical

paydays).

Organize your event as a multi-family sale. Lots of garage sales in the same area will create more of a

bazaar-type atmosphere.

Signage is everything! The day before the sale, post signs near all the major streets and intersections, in

every direction, to direct people to your address. Use big, posterboard signs securely duct-taped to poles or

mounted in grass islands, with lettering at least 6 inches tall. Add arrows to point turn directions.

Hang flyers with tear-off info in public spaces like your church or grocery store. Tip: Before posting,

consult area rules and ordinances.

Often local newspapers and radio stations announce info for free, as does craigslist.org. *Include the date,

time, address, directions, and items of interest.

Clean items up. Just as used car dealers spray "new car smell" into their vehicles and shine the exteriors

to make them more appealing. On the flip side: The more haggard-looking stuff you put out, the more

quickly browsers will get turned off. (No clothes with telltale stains)

Display everything neatly. Take time to lay out your sale items in an inviting manner, as they might

appear in a store; books that are stacked and organized are easier to browse and will sell quicker than those

thrown in a cardboard box marked "BOOKS: 50 CENTS."

Get change - at least $40 in bills and coin change. (You don't want to blow a sale because you can't make

change.)

Make additional signs to point out particular bargain items in your garage.

Make your sale like a shopping experience, and you'll have a much better chance of succeeding.

DURING:

Greet people warmly and don't hover. Make people feel welcome, and once you have someone in your

garage or yard, don't stalk them in hopes of a sale. Let them browse at their own pace and offer to answer

any questions they may have.

Price items clearly. If you have time, you really should label everything so that people know what they

cost. (Some people will be too shy to ask otherwise.) If you don't label everything, make sure to tell people

that items are priced to sell!

Let people haggle. Take it from a veteran garage-sale shopper: People feel really good when they can get

an item at a discounted price. If you're really firm on getting a set higher price on an item, like a family

heirloom or stereo system, perhaps you should sell it on eBay instead. Most people will perceive a garage

sale as your attempt to empty your house of stuff. Their price expectations will adjust accordingly.

St. John's Group Email June 29, 2011

DEVOTION:  "He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls."  Proverbs 25:28 
 
In one of his best known poems Rudyard Kipling contends that the test of manhood is : "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you."  There is much truth to this statement.
 
To lose your head is to court defeat and disaster, whether in an athletic contest, in a debate, with those with whom you may disagree, or even on the battlefield .  Lack of self control is a sign of either moral or emotional weakness, or both.  To break down under pressure indicates an instability and immaturity that may well be a "fatal flaw." 
 
Often people excuse themsevles for "flying of the handle," for an angry word, or a profane outburst.  They were under a special strain, they say, or they were driven beyond the limits of patience, or they gave vent to a sudden reaction of pain or dismay.  This, they feel, should mitigate their guilt.  "That's the way Iam," they explain, perhaps with a twinge of embarassment. 
 
But that is precisely the way we should NOT be.  The Christian should cultivate the spirit of self control, which St. Paul list in his category of fruits of the Spirit.  The test of character does not occur when everything is smooth and normal, it comes just when the situation is tense, when problems mount, and when our endurance is taxed to the utmost.  Times like these prove whether or not we can "keep our head". 
 
"Control yourself," is good psychology.  It is good social behavior.  It is emotional maturity.  But most important, it is good Christianity. 
 
And when we fail at self control, we should be able to practice freely and openly the showing of humility and repentance so that we may be built up in the Lord and grow in our ability to control ourselves, especially our tongues. 
 
Prayer:  Lord God help me to continually cultivate my fruit of self control that I may show You more and more in my life, words, and actions, and when I fail help me to show true humility and repentance so that people may see that I make no excuse for my wrong actions, but only acknowledge Your forgiveness.  Amen. 
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CATECHISM:
Question:  What is the summary of commandments 4-10?
Answer:  "And the second is like it:  Love your neighbor as yourself." 
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QUIZ:  Who was Joel?  (I'll leave this up one more day to see if anyone answers it.)
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NOTE:  Birthdays, Anniversaries, and weekly volunteer schedule won't be in the daily email anymore.   Please refer to your monthly NEWSLETTER for that information.  Thank you
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CHURCH CALENDAR:
Wed- Pastor on KFUOam.org  and 850 AM on your radio dial from 11:05-12noon. 
Thurs- nothing
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
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NEWS:
 
VBS "Welcome to Holywood" IS COMING JULY 11-15!
"Kid friendly" meals will be provided from 5:30-6:00,festivities begin at 6pm, and end around 8:15pm. 
 
Kids will explore a few of the many miracles of Jesus by becoming "stars" in the stories.
 
Please call the church office to sign with an agent (register) today so that we have a decent idea of how many kids we will have. 
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SECOND ANNUAL CAMPING/FLOAT TRIP COMING UP July 22-24
Four full hook up campsites are reserved at Onandaga Cave State Park.  Cost is $54.50 for a site for the two days. 
 
Saturday will be on your own:  Please check your newsletter for all of the fun stuff there is to do. 
 
Sunday the floating group will leave from Ozark Outdoors at 10am to do a five mile float which should take 3-5 hours.  Cost to float in a canoe is $17.50 per person with two people per canoe.  Rafts are $22 a person and tubes are $20. 
 
Again, check the info in the newsletter for more info or call Teresa Scott at 359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com
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OUR THIRD ANNUAL GOLF SOCIAL IS COMING UP SATURDAY, AUGUST 13!
Registration: 7am
Shotgun start: 8am
 
Details: 4 person scramble format, cash prizes per flight and special hole contest, Burgers and brats for lunch
 
Cost: $50 per person includes round of golf, cart, lunch, and attendance gift.  Hole sponsorship is $50 with proceeds going to Little Lambs.  There will be 50/50 tickets, mulligans and other incentives available for purchase as part of the fundraising portion of the event as well.
 
Registration forms and sign up sheet are on the table in the narthex.  You can call Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070 for more info or to sponsor a hole. 
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
THE ROBB FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Dianna's mom.
 
BUCK HAMPTON who is hospitalized with sever headaches and stomach troubles.
 
LIL WINTER who is going home from the hospital today after knee replacement.
 
DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who is recovering after surgery to remove a kidney, and thanksgiving that there was no cancer found.
 
RUTH CANTRELL, who continues to deal with cancer symptoms, more tests, and recovery from surgery.
 
KEN MEYER, Robyn McNew's brother, as he continues to recover well. 
 
ALL throughout the upper midwest, especially in Minot, ND, who are struggling with flooding issues. 
 
JOPLIN as they continue to recover. 
 
MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH WHO ARE MILITARY PERSONNEL, Ryan Woolf, Danny Dreyer, Sam Hargrove, David Mincemeyer, Alex Walters, David Tate, Jon Rahn, and Adam Klott.  (If I am missing anyone please let me know.)
 
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS. 
 


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St. John's Group Email prayer request for the Robb family

Please pray for Dianna Robb and the whole Robb family as they mourn the loss of Dianna's mother. 
 
 
God's peace on your afternoon and evening!

St. John's Group Email June 28, 2011

DEVOTION:  Ecclesiastes 3:1  "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven....."
 
Hi everyone!  As you can see, I am back from vacation. 
 
On vacation, mostly as I was driving, there was a lot of time for reflection.  Not sure how many of you are aware of it, but this weekend is the ten year anniversary of my ordination and installation at St. John's. 
 
Throughout those ten years there have been many "seasons" and "times" in the life of the church and in my life as well, both good times and challenging times, peaceful times, and times of turmoil and distress.  I have seen my daughter grow up into the beautiful girl she is and have seen the birth of my son and the growth process he has taken.  I have seen many f the children of this congregation grow up from youngsters into adults with jobs and families of their own.  I have seen many new and returning Christians become members of this church and grow in their faiths.  I have had the privilege to assist our Lord and Savior in the bringing of many a Christian into the fold through the waters of holy baptism as well as rejoice with many mourners as many of our faithful witnesses go on to the church triumphant. 
 
Throughout that time I have grown as a person and as a pastor, mostly through trial and error, through the many "seasons" of my time here.  That is what these "seasons" are about.  They are about growing.  They are about being transformed in the renewing of our minds, hearts, and lives to be about the work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 
 
Many of you are struggling with all sorts of trials and errors right now as well, whether it be health issues, relationship issues, financial issues, etc.  You may be going through some tough times right now.  Others of you may be having the time of your life and everything is going well for you.  Whatever the case you can know this one thing.  GOD IS WITH YOU!! 
 
It is a very obvious thing, isn't it, but how many times a day do we forget about God's presence in our lives?  How many times a day do we sin because we have forgotten His presence?  How many times have we been frustrated or ready to throw in the towel because we forget about God's powerful presence? 
 
That's what Satan wants.  He wants you to forget about God's presence with you.  He wants you to get sp discouraged that you just give up. that way he can get you away from the Savior's love, forgiveness, and life. 
 
Don't let him.  Make use of God's means of grace, His WORD and SACRAMENTS, as often as you are able.  Be IN God's Word.  Eat His body and drink His blood.  Remember your baptism!  Be IN worship!  Do all this, not out of drudgery or a sense of responsibility, but out of a need to realize God's presence more and more! 
 
I thank you for the wonderful ten years I have had here at St. John's.  To be honest, I don't really know what God has in store for me for the future.  But I do know that whever I am and whatever I am doing He will never leave me nor forsake me and He will be with me to the end of the age!  The same holds true for you! 
 
PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL!
 
Prayer:  Lord God our heavenly Father, help us to know, with more assurance daily, that You are with us, You are on our side, and You will be our shield, our protector, and our guide for all eternity!  Amen.
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CATECHISM:
Question:  What is the summary of commandments 1-3?
Answer:  Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God will all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind".
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
QUIZ:  Who was Joel?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE:  Birthdays, Anniversaries, and weekly volunteer schedule won't be in the daily email anymore.   Please refer to your monthly NEWSLETTER for that information.  Thank you
________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHURCH CALENDAR:
Tues- no Bible study
Wed- Pastor on KFUOam.org  and 850 AM on your radio dial from 11:05-12noon. 
Thurs- nothing
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
 
VBS "Welcome to Holywood" IS COMING JULY 11-15!
"Kid friendly" meals will be provided from 5:30-6:00,festivities begin at 6pm, and end around 8:15pm. 
 
Kids will explore a few of the many miracles of Jesus by becoming "stars" in the stories.
 
Please call the church office to sign with an agent (register) today so that we have a decent idea of how many kids we will have. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SECOND ANNUAL CAMPING/FLOAT TRIP COMING UP July 22-24
Four full hook up campsites are reserved at Onandaga Cave State Park.  Cost is $54.50 for a site for the two days. 
 
Saturday will be on your own:  Please check your newsletter for all of the fun stuff there is to do. 
 
Sunday the floating group will leave from Ozark Outdoors at 10am to do a five mile float which should take 3-5 hours.  Cost to float in a canoe is $17.50 per person with two people per canoe.  Rafts are $22 a person and tubes are $20. 
 
Again, check the info in the newsletter for more info or call Teresa Scott at 359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
OUR THIRD ANNUAL GOLF SOCIAL IS COMING UP SATURDAY, AUGUST 13!
Registration: 7am
Shotgun start: 8am
 
Details: 4 person scramble format, cash prizes per flight and special hole contest, Burgers and brats for lunch
 
Cost: $50 per person includes round of golf, cart, lunch, and attendance gift.  Hole sponsorship is $50 with proceeds going to Little Lambs.  There will be 50/50 tickets, mulligans and other incentives available for purchase as part of the fundraising portion of the event as well.
 
Registration forms and sign up sheet are on the table in the narthex.  You can call Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070 for more info or to sponsor a hole. 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
BUCK HAMPTON who is hospitalized with sever headaches and stomach troubles.
 
LIL WINTER who is going home from the hospital today after knee replacement.
 
DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who is recovering after surgery to remove a kidney, and thanksgiving that there was no cancer found.
 
RUTH CANTRELL, who continues to deal with cancer symptoms, more tests, and recovery from surgery.
 
KEN MEYER, Robyn McNew's brother, as he continues to recover well. 
 
ALL throughout the upper midwest, especially in Minot, ND, who are struggling with flooding issues. 
 
JOPLIN as they continue to recover. 
 
MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH WHO ARE MILITARY PERSONNEL, Ryan Woolf, Danny Dreyer, Sam Hargrove, David Mincemeyer, Alex Walters, David Tate, Jon Rahn, and Adam Klott.  (If I am missing anyone please let me know.)
 
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS. 
 

St. John's Group Email A request from Kia Phillips and God Cares Ministry: A Veteran needs a ride to VA

Below is from Kia Phillips, Please call her if you can help!


I have a veteran who is in need of a ride to the Columbia VA on June 29th.  The VA will compensate the driver a small traveling pay. Could you please ask your friends if they are interested in assisting him? His name is Michael Minor and his telephone number is 636-466-0336. Thanks, Kia

 

Niakia S. Phillips, LVER

Warrenton Missouri Career Center

111 Steinhagen Road

Warrenton, Missouri 63383

(636) 456-9467 or toll free (800) 264-5872

Fax: (636) 456-2329

niakia.phillips@ded.mo.gov

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.  - Joshua J. Marine

You gotta do what you have to do in order to do what you want to do!

Aveteran, whether they be active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve, is someone who at one point in their life wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life" ( author Unknown)

 

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St. John's Group Email A request from Teresa Scott on behalf of Ryan Woolf



Many of you know my nephew, Ryan Woolf.  Some of you don't, but I thought you might be up for this anyway.

Ryan has enlisted in tne air force and is currently in basic training.  Apparently, mail is very important to our flyboys-in-training.  If you have a little spare time and could "drop him a line"(letter, card, postcard, whatever) , I am sure he would appreciate it.  His address is: 

AB Woolf, Ryan, W.

325 TRS/FLT 493 (Dorm B-9)

PSC3

1320Truemper St. Unit 362921

Lackland, AFB, TX  78239-6411

He will be there until July 31.

Thanks,

Teresa Scott

St. John's Group Email A prayer of thanksgiving request

From Lynn Russel:
 

Hi Pastor,

We just wanted to share our wonderful news.   My mom's grandson (my nephew) and his wife (Chris and Jen) have returned safe and sound from a year's tour in Afghanistan as MP's.  God is soooo good to us!!!!!!!

Lynn

 

St. John's Group Email One more prayer request

Please pray for Lil Winter as she will be undergoing knee replacement surgery on June 24.

St. John's Group Email prayer request from Barb Dreyer

My very dear and favorite Uncle Gene (Leek) passed away Wed. evening.  He had been battling lung cancer (even though he never smoked) since Nov. and on hospice care since Feb. 
 

St. John's Group Email prayer request for Hope Tinnin's mom

Please pray for HOPE TINNIN'S MOTHER as she found out that she has stage four cancer that has spread throughout much of her body.  Pray for the Tinnin family as they go up to Peoria to be with the family tonight. 

St. John's Group Email Amazing photos of a sculpture of Christ on the cross

Attached are some extremely realistic pictures of a sculpture of Jesus on the cross.  They tried to get every detail as close to real as possible. 
 
I want to warn you that it is a bit gruesome.  It is VERY realistic.  Look at the pictures at your own discretion. 

St. John's Group Email prayer request

Please pray for Oscar Bader as he recovers from brain surgery to get a biopsy of a mass on his brain.

St. John's Group Email FW: Heitgerd Funeral Luncheon

Ladies Aid will serve a luncheon following the Heitgerd Funeral at St. John's after mourners return from the cemetery, about 12:00 noon Friday, June 17th.  We need donations of salads and desserts only. No hot dishes.

If you would like to donate a salad please call Jan Lucas on her cell phone, 636-578-8380.
 
If you wish to donate a dessert please call Wilma Weigle @ 636-456-9684.

We could use some help with clean up after the luncheon since some of our ladies are unavailable to serve. Please let me know by e-mail, lindacallies@centurylink.net or call me at 636-456-4228.

We appreciate anything you can do to help.
 
May God bless your day, Linda Callies
 

St. John's Group Email visitation and funeral arrangements for Norbert Heitgerd

Below are the visitation and funeral arrangements for Norbert Heitgerd:
 
Visitation:  Thursday, 3-8pm at St. John's
 
Funeral:  Friday, 10am at St. John's
 
Luncheon to follow-
 
 
Peace on your evening!

St. John's Group Email Tuesday, June 14, 2011

DEVOTION:  
If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. Romans 14:8-9

While looking for stories for the Daily Devotions, my eye was caught by the title of an article located on another web page.

The title said, "Man Dies All By Himself."

Was the story about a forgotten movie star, or some homeless individual, or a hiker who had taken a climb beyond his level of expertise? Maybe this was the story of a hoarder who had been crushed by a falling pile of beloved possessions. It was the kind of title I had to investigate.

Clicking on the link produced a large picture of a hollow-cheeked old man. Above his head, in very large letters were the words "Man Dies All By Himself." There was no article, nothing to explain the picture.

Then it clicked. The man who had died all by himself was Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the man who had helped terminate the lives of over 130 people -- people who had incurable and painful diseases, who had no hope, no value, nothing to keep them linked to this world.

At least that's what Kevorkian said. It's what many others believe.

Recently, a past executive director of Lutheran Hour Ministries went home to his Lord. Rodger Hebermehl was his name. Many of you knew him. Those who didn't missed the acquaintance of a special man, a gentle, Christian man, who loved his Lord and had a tremendous longing for the lost souls of humanity.

Over the last few years Rodger had suffered from an illness that he knew would end his life. Gradually the things he could do were diminished. Did Rodger say there was no hope, that he had no value or purpose, nothing to keep him here?

If you think that, you don't know Rodger. Allow me to share that when Rodger no longer could get around by himself, when limitations were many and opportunities few, he prayed he might share the Savior's story with a few more unbelievers. He prayed he might be used by the Lord to let them know the transforming power of the Christ. He prayed the Holy Spirit might use him to bring a dozen people to faith.

May I tell you one other thing about Rodger? Rodger did not die all by himself. Yes, he had his loving wife Cassandra at his side and, yes, there had been many others with him during those last days.

But when Rodger left this life he did so in the company of Jesus who had redeemed him -- the Savior he had considered it an honor to serve. No, Rodger did not die alone.

Because of Jesus, no Christian man or woman ever dies ... alone.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, today I give thanks for the Rodger Hebermehls of this world. By that I mean those who have clearly seen the Savior's sacrifice and wish to do all they can to make sure the whole world knows the wonders of Your love. May I, by Your grace, live in that love until the time comes when I am taken home. This I ask in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

POSTSCRIPT: I don't know if Rodger's wish to touch people with the Savior's story reached everyone he wished when he was alive. But I think both the Lord and Rodger would be pleased if you shared this devotion with others who haven't yet acknowledged Jesus as Savior. Thank you.



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TODAY'S QUIZ:    Who was Jehu? 
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CATECHISM:
Question: How did God give His law?
Answer:  When God created people, he wrote the Law on their hearts.  Later he arranged the Law in Ten Commandments, wrote it on two tablets of stone, and made it known through Moses. 
 
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BIRTHDAYS:
Sun- Alaina Heitgerd
Tues- Missy Dothage, Brian Toedebusch
Thurs- Jesse Ulery
Fri- Dylan Coleman, Morgan Robb, Karrie Rosemann, Shirley Simmerman
Sat- Cindy Klover, Ruby Rahn
Sun- Dave Tinnin
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ANNIVERSARIES

Sun- Jerry and Lisa Pezold
Mon- Dave and Joann Merx
Tues- Mike and Sharon Spoede
Wed- Bob and Marianne Linke
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Trustees 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid meeting 1pm
Thurs-
Fri-
Sat-  Tony Perricone/Sandra Hurley wedding  11am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9am; Adult Bible class 10:30; Father's Day
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector-  Sat- I NEED SOMEONE AGAIN!  Sun- Woolf
Elder- Sat- Rahn, Sun- Robine
Ushers- Boeger, Schulze, Sherman, Nolte
Acolyte- Heitgerd
Lay reader- Sat- Nolte; Sun- Robine
Greeters-  Rausch
Altar- Setup- Hance; Clean Up- Frick
Organist- Siebold
Tellers- Team #3
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NEWS: 
NORBERT HEITGERD PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE TODAY AFTER A SHORT BATTLE AGAINST A RETURNING CANCER.
Visitation and funeral arrangements are pending.
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Proverbs:  Week #3
We will get in to the preeminence of God and how we should trust in Him rather than ourselves.  PLEASE JOIN US!!!
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Below is straight from the Immanuel, Joplin Website

TORNADO Recovery at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Joplin, Missouri -

Church is Open as Free Clinic
Primary and Wound Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Relief Center Open 9:00 am- 7:00pm


Emotional Care and Support Group
Volunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community Welcome
Contact the Church Office for details.

 

You Can Adopt A Youth:

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We would like to provide full scholarships for these youth. Click here for more information.

Volunteers Needed:

Special Appeal: We are in need of doctors and nurses to staff our onsite clinic. If you are a medical professional and can donate some of your time to help Immanuel please click here and register as a volunteer for Joplin.  Note specifically that you are a doctor or nurse so that we can assign you to work in the clinic. 

All volunteers should register at www.lutheranchurchcharities.org. They will be assisting in scheduling crews to help at Immanuel.  After clicking on "Volunteer," scroll down to bottom of page to enter information.

Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:

Canned and Dried Goods

Cleaning Supplies

Laundry Detergent

Towels

Sheets (No Blankets)

New Pillows

We are no longer accepting clothing, baby items, toiletries and blankets

 
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PRAYER REQUESTS:  (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)  
For the family and friends of NORBERT HEITGERD who mourn his passing from death to life today.

For BOB LINKE who is hospitalized with severe intestinal problems.
 
For HOPE TINNIN'S MOM as she deals with several tumors on her lungs.
 
For RUTH CANTRELL as she is extremely weak after surgery and tests for a cancer on her brain. 
 
For KEN MEYER, Robyn McNew's brother, as he continues to miraculously recover from a severe heartattack and a two week coma. 
 
For DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. 

For  JOPLIN as they continue to recover. 

For ST JOHN'S as we continue to go through our CARE process. 


















 

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St. John's Group Email one more prayer request

Please pray for Hope Tinnin's mother as doctors have found several tumors on her lungs. 

St. John's Group Email prayer for the family and friends of Norbert Heitgerd and also for Bob Linke

1.  Norbert Heitgerd passed away this morning after a battle with cancer.  Please pray for his family and friends as they mourn his passing.  Visitation and funeral arrangements are pending. 
 
 
2.  Pray for Bob Linke who is hospitalized with severe intestinal problem. 

St. John's Group Email prayer requests

I have run out of time to do a daily email for today, but I wanted to get these prayer requests out:
 
1.  For NORBERT HEITGERD who is on hospice and nearing the end of his days on the earth unless the Lord does a miracle. 
 
2. For RUTH CANTRELL  (her update is below)
To All Ruth's Friends and Family
 
We went to see Dr. John Bedwinek Friday at the SLU Cyberknife (directional radiation) program at Lake St. Louis.   They had been reviewing the biopsy report, it was strange looking and was even presented to the greater St. Louis Tumor Review Group.  They could not tell what type of cells these were only that they did not like them, they are cancer cells just don't know what type.  They have to determine the type before treatment,  The have sent these cells to a prominent pathologist along with some of her old lung tissue for comparison.  We would prefer that it be some type of pituitary cancer and not a spread of the lung cancer.  We have to wait until the staples are removed prior to starting the Cyberknife treatment.   That will be 20 Jun 2011, we will then be able to get her mask made for the treatment on the 20 or 21 Jun and treatment started soon thereafter. 
 
Keep Ruth in your thoughts and Prayers as she goes through this treatment.
 
 
3. For GUS KLAUSTERMEIER as he has a fever and is feeling really sick today. 
 
 
These two are the most urgent prayers. 
 
Peace be with you today!
 
 

St. John's Group Email Friday, June 10, 2011

DEVOTION:  A joyful heart is good medicine but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.  Proverbs 17:22
 
As many of you know, I spent Tuesday and Wednesday down in Joplin helping a little bit with the recovery efforts with the tornado.  Tuesday we spent part of the afternoon carrying hundreds of cases of bottled water into Immanuel's school gym and the rest of the afternoon at a couple different houses carrying all the trash, trees, and building materials to the curb to be picked up.  Wednesday was spent helping a family move their belongings from their destroyed home and a storage unit to their new place. 
 
It was hard work and the folks there have tons more hard work ahead of them for weeks and months to come.  You would think that there would be a lot of crushed spirits and downtrodden faces and lives in that city. 
 
You would be wrong.  What I found, especially among the many Christian people I worked for and with, was a sense of joy and peace.  I saw smiles on many faces and eagerness to serve and pitch in wherever needed.  I saw a lot of overly joyful and thankful people for the thousands of volunteers that were down there serving.  No one really complained about the work they had to do.  They may have been overwhelmed by the enormity of it all, but neither discouraged nor willing to give up.  I was reminded of the old wise saying, "How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time." 
 
All of this kind of reminded me of the Christian life in general.  Every Christian who lives for any amount of time on this earth will go through tragedy.  Some will go through more than others, while still others will go through harsher tragedy at times.  But what I am reminded of is what Paul says in Romans and what the above passage from Proverbs says.  We have joy in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope which never disappoints us. 
 
When we go through tragedies like the ones in Joplin or in our own personal lives, it is for the production of the hope that does nto disappoint us.  It is to remind us that life on this earth is fragile and temporary and that eternal life is what it is all about.  It is to remind us that we can only find true comfort, hope, and joy in Jesus and never in the things of this world.  A joyful heart truly is good medicine because it is a byproduct of God's love and peace in us. 
 
Please continue to pray for the folks in Joplin as they recover from this tragedy that they will continue to have joy in their suffering and patient endurance as God continues to help them and us through life's journey. 
 
Prayer:  Lord God, bless us all when we go through times of struggle and tragedy to remind us that we don't have everything under control, neither do we trust in our own abilities, but that you havve bought us with Your own precious blood and our life truly belongs to You.  Amen.
 
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TODAY'S QUIZ:    
Which one is your favorite in that passage from Proverbs?  
 
Here's one of my favorites:  Proverbs 15:32  "Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. 

Come to Bible class this Sunday after church to talk more about your favorite Proverbs and to learn more of the wisdom of God.
 
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CATECHISM:
Question: What are the Ten Commandments?
Answer:  They are the Law of God.
 
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BIRTHDAYS:
Sun- Wilma Schaefer
Tues- Tina Toedebusch
Wed- Ken Foster
Thurs- Denis Angell, Zach Busby, Austin heitgerd, Dave Merx, Jessica Williams
Fri- Teresa Ketterer, Isabella Linstruth
Sun- Alaina Heitgerd
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ANNIVERSARIES

Mon- Zach and Jessica Busby;  Gene and Mary Hilgendorf
Tues- Dennis and Donna Perrey
Sat- Lenoard and Beverly Waalen
Sun- Jerry and Lisa Pezold
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CALENDAR:
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat-  worship 5pm;
Sun- worship 9am; Adult Bible class 10:30; Elders 11:30
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector-  Sat- I NEED SOMEONE!!!  Sun- McKenzie
Elder- Sat- Turnure, Sun- Talbert
Ushers- Luebke, Callies, Sweet, ?
Acolyte- Groeber
Lay reader- Sat- Mauch; Sun- Junker
Greeters-  Weigle
Altar- Setup- Luebke; Clean Up- Koprowski
Organist- Hilgendorf
Tellers- Team #2
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NEWS: 
BISCUITS AND GRAVY WILL BE SERVED AFTER CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!
Karin wanted to serve some good sausage gravy and biscuits this Sunday for fellowship time.  Come on down, eat some biscuits and gravy and stay for Bible class!
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Proverbs:  Week #2
We will get in to the preeminence of God and how we should trust in Him rather than ourselves.  PLEASE JOIN US!!!
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Below is straight from the Immanuel, Joplin Website

TORNADO Recovery at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Joplin, Missouri -

Church is Open as Free Clinic
Primary and Wound Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Relief Center Open 9:00 am- 7:00pm


Emotional Care and Support Group
Volunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community Welcome
Contact the Church Office for details.

 

You Can Adopt A Youth:

Adopt a youth affected by natural disaster to attend the June 24th Missouri District Sr. High Youth Gathering. The cost is $149 per person. There are at least eight sr. high youth in Immanuel, Joplin's youth group who lost their homes or had significant damage. (maybe more with friends who could be invited, need a much deserved break and would hear the Good News.)

We would like to provide full scholarships for these youth. Click here for more information.

Volunteers Needed:

Special Appeal: We are in need of doctors and nurses to staff our onsite clinic. If you are a medical professional and can donate some of your time to help Immanuel please click here and register as a volunteer for Joplin.  Note specifically that you are a doctor or nurse so that we can assign you to work in the clinic. 

All volunteers should register at www.lutheranchurchcharities.org. They will be assisting in scheduling crews to help at Immanuel.  After clicking on "Volunteer," scroll down to bottom of page to enter information.

Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:

Canned and Dried Goods

Cleaning Supplies

Laundry Detergent

Towels

Sheets (No Blankets)

New Pillows

We are no longer accepting clothing, baby items, toiletries and blankets

 
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PRAYER REQUESTS:  (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)  
For NORBERT HEITGERD who is at home and will be receiving hospice care.

For PAT MANESS who is back at Parklane Nursing Home.
 
For RUTH CANTRELL as she continues to recover after a biopsy of a tumor on her pituitary gland.
 
For DIANNE HANCE as she continues to recover after a kidney infection.
 
For BRETT RITCHEY who is back at home and doing well.
 
For KEN MEYER, Robyn McNew's brother, as he continues to miraculously recover from a severe heartattack and a two week coma.
 
A prayer of thanksgiving for HARPER ELISE EBERT, a new daughter for Derek and Andrea Ebert.
 
For DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. 
 
For LISA RAUSCH'S MOM who is hospitalized after falling and breaking her hip. 

For  JOPLIN as they continue to recover. 

For ST JOHN'S as we continue to go through our CARE process. 

















 

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St. John's Group Email FW: Prayer Request from Sandy Robine


Below is from Sandy  
 

My very first friend in this world, Anna Schmaltz Zyntniak has 2 beautiful granddaughters.  The oldest one, Anna has had some heart problems since infantcy.  She is scheduled now for a heart surgery on July 7th. I have attached a picture of her taken last month when she went from Daisy to Brownie!  She is in the pink slacks.  Also below, if you scroll down, you will see the email from my friend (her grandma) asking for prayers.  Also below that is the email from little Anna's parents requesting prayers for Anna and also a great Christian witness on their part.  My friend's daughter, Kim is an educator in the Lindbergh School District.  Anna (the grandma) and I became friends when she was born and I was 3 years old and we were neighbors.  Also our families owned businesses next door to each other in Affton.  Just wanted to give you all a little background, and hopefully the picture will print for you, so you can know a bit more about the dear and beautiful little girl for whom you will be praying the next month or so.
 
A little sidenote.  Talk about a small world.  Cheryl Tate's grandparents lived on our street too!  And, it turns out that those 2 little girls that used to visit there sometimes that Anna and I played with were, in fact, Cheryl Tate and her sister!!!!  Who knew!
 
Thank you on behalf of a wonderful Christian family of friends of ours.  BTW, grandma Anna has MS also.  She is doing pretty well; but one never knows.  She also just had a lump removed from her breast.  The doctor thought it looked like it would be benign but we will find out this week sometime for sure.  While you're at it, please keep Grandma Ann in your prayers as well.
 
God's peace on your day.
 
Sandy Robine
 
 
 
 
 
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Subject: FW: Anna's heart surgery

 Please keep our granddaughter, Anna, in your prayers.  Take Care, Ann and Ron


-------- Begin forwarded message --------
Subject: Anna's heart surgery
Date: 6/7/11 3:00:04 PM
From: "Jon Stetzel"
To: "Adele Berger" , "amanda" , "Ann and Ron Zytniak" , "Deb Peppers" , "dennis krieger" , fellemma@yahoo.com, "Gary Stetzel" , "jenny obrien" , "jessica dimitro" , "Jill Hauck" , jerryejane@charter.net, "Jim Sayler Kiwanis" , "Jim Stetzel" , "Katie Cannady" , "kellydaisy reuter" , "Jon Stetzel" , "kim maddock" , "Kris Davis" , kstetzel@lindberghschools.ws, "Lisa Rieman" , "leslie sattley" , "Mark Denk" , "mary lowe" , "mary meyer" , "Monika Maleki" , mshamia@lindberghschools.ws, "Rick Legg" , "Rosemary Hopson" , "Shirley Phillips" , "susan claridge" , "Tammy Bristoe" , "Tracey Daly-Wilson"

 


Dear Family and Friends,
 
This morning we scheduled Anna's heart surgery for Thursday, July 7.  We will be at Children's Hospital all day on July 6 for
pre-surgery testing & preparations.  Her expected stay at Children's will be 5-7 days.  Our Family has a strong Faith in God and we feel very thankful that Anna's heart can be repaired.  We truly appreciate the love & support from our Dear Family & Friends.  Thank you for your caring thoughts and prayers.  We will keep you posted.
 
"His power...can do...more than we...ask or imagine."  Ephesians 3:20b
 
Kimberly & Jon

St. John's Group Email Make A Difference in Joplin - One Family, One Person at a Time

Hey folks,
 
I am back from Joplin.  All I can say is that they will be needing help for a very long time.  Below is a fantastic way that you can help! 
 
Come to church this weekend to find out more about the work Danny Dreyer and I did and how we can be most helpful as a congregation!
 

Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 06:58:51 -0400
From: timhetzner@lutheranchurchcharities.org
To: revklaus@hotmail.com
Subject: Make A Difference in Joplin - One Family, One Person at a Time

Make A Difference in Joplin - One Family, One Person at a Time
Make Your Donation to Joplin Go Further and Help
Martin Luther School in Joplin, Missouri 

Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin, Missouri
Lutheran Church Charities
 
To contribute for the purchase of Gift Cards, click here.
Click Here To Donate To Joplin, Missouri Tornado Relief
Dear Jeremy,

You are my refuge in the day of disaster. Jeremiah 17:17 

OlympiaMartin Luther School (Immanuel Joplin's day school) and Immanuel Lutheran Church are the epicenter of aid for the people of Joplin. There they host hot meals for lunch and dinner, distribute clothing, toiletries, household goods, food, diapers and run a medical clinic. The generosity of Lutheran churches and individuals has been overwhelming with donations pouring in from all over the country. At this point in the restoration process the staff and volunteers at Immanuel are saying their biggest need is for gift cards in any denomination.

A way to provide these gift cards and help Martin Luther School, which has given up its entire facility to house all these wonderful efforts, is to purchase the gift cards through the school's Scrip Program. The Scrip Program DOES NOT CHARGE a fee for the purchase of a card. If you would like to make a donation toward the work being done at Immanuel, one family at a time, please consider purchasing a card through this program. The stores that the gift cards will be purchased for are: Home Depot, Lowes, Target and Walmart/Sam's.

Donations going out of Immanuel JoplinClick on the link below to donate online for the purchase of a card or send a check to LCC and mark it "Care Carding". Immanuel Joplin has asked Lutheran Church Charities to acknowledge all the gifts as they simply do not have the time, staff, or resources to do this. LCC will then place orders through the Scrip Coordinator at Martin Luther School. The card is issued for the full amount you order. In addition, a percentage of that amount is paid to the school through the Scrip Program. Of course your donation is passed through LCC - dollar for dollar. Your gift provides a tangible way to demonstrate the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to people in need in Joplin and helps the folks at Martin Luther School with funds to help repair the damage done to their facility from the tornado and put their facility back in shape for the coming school year.

Thank you for considering making a gift in this way and in Making A Difference.

 

Click here to contribute for the purchase of a gift card.

 

For questions please call Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466, email Joplin@LutheranChurchCharities.org, or visit our website at www.LutheranChurchCharities.org

 

Please mail check donations to:

Lutheran Church Charities - CARE CARDING

333 W. Lake St.

Addison, IL 60101

or click here to donate online

Another Way to Help is Our Care Carding Program
 

Care CardsSo many people want to help the people of Joplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but are not sure what to do. Here is an opportunity to provide Mercy and Compassion and Help to an individual or family right now!

 

Click here for instructions

 

Lutheran Church Charities will then send a thank you and charitable receipt to the return address you place on the card. Lutheran Church Charities will personally deliver the cards unopened to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri for their members and staff to personally hand out to families and individuals who are in need.

 

Care CardsThis is a tangible way to show the Love of Jesus Christ to someone in need - and help them spiritually and physically! To those who already have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ - this shows them the support of the Body of Christ. To those who do not - it shows them the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ through his church - the Body of Christ.

 

Pictured are cards LCC has already received and were taken to Joplin with LCC staff and K-9 Comfort Dogs that left last night.

 

For questions contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 or visit our website at www.LutheranChurchCharities.org.

 

If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but would like to contribute for the purchase of gift cards, click here.


or


Click here to donate to the Joplin Disaster Relief Fund

Other Ways to Help
  1. Pray - for those who have lost loved ones, for those who lost property and belongings, for the Pastors, relief workers, volunteers, and all others serving those who have been displaced by the tornadoes.  
  2. Pray - Pray for Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri.
  3. Contribute to Joplin, Missouri Tornado Relief.
Thank you for Making A Difference in the name of Christ to those suffering loss.



Tim Hetzner
Lutheran Church Charities
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