St. John's Group Email Wednesday, August 31, 2011

DEVOTION:    
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17


I'm getting old.

I can remember when Ronald McDonald used to chase the Hamburgler who was trying to steal French fries. Recent commercials show Ronald playing bongos and the Hamburgler ... well, he has simply disappeared -- or maybe he was tried, convicted and is serving time in some fast-food jail.

If that isn't bad enough, now I've been told Burger King is dead.

No, the restaurant lives on. It's that mascot-like character with the oversize plastic mask that has gone the way of all flesh. It's true. From now on the commercials of the hamburger joint are going to feature food and not the Burger King.

Quite frankly, I'm a little bit glad. That guy creeped me out ... just a little.

When asked for a reason, one of Burger King's senior vice-presidents said, "Our consumers tell us they love our great-tasting, high-quality food, and that's exactly what we're featuring in our new marketing and advertising."

Once again the words of St. Paul have proven to be true: the old is gone; the new has come.

Of course, we both know that St. Paul wasn't referring to the mascots of burger franchises when he wrote those words. He was talking about us.

He wanted us to realize that when Jesus enters a person's heart that individual is transformed. The sins, the worries, the evil, the helplessness and hopelessness of the past are ... well, they are past. Because of the forgiveness Jesus has won for us, we have become new.

No, we don't always feel new and we don't always feel changed.

But that is our shortcoming, not the Lord's.

Every day He holds out to us potentials and possibilities. He promises strength to proceed with our days and courage to face what that day will bring. Even more, there is forgiveness for our failings and a vision of an unmarred eternity in heaven.

In us the old has gone and the new has come, and for that we give thanks in prayer.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, once I was in darkness, once I was lost, once I was condemned. Now, because of the sacrifice made by the crucified and risen Savior, I have been transformed. No longer do sin, death and devil have hold on me. I am a new creature: a creation of Your grace. May I realize, remember and live accordingly. This I ask in Jesus' Name. Amen.


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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:      Who wrote Lamentations?  It is mostly anonymous and doesn't attribute itself to anyone, although most scholars attribute it to Jeremiah as he lamented over Jerusalem.
 
Let's see who can topple Doug?
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  In what country is Tahpanhes?
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CATECHISM QUIZ: 
Question: What is lying and deceiving by God's name?
Answer: (Look it up and send me the answer!)
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Wed- nothing
Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimer's support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
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NEWS: 
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS COMING SOON!!!  Sign up TODAY!  You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org
 
$40 till September 9!!!  $45 after. 
 
$35 for golf!!
 
Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday. 
 
 
It is one of the highlights of my year.  Great golf, even better food, and excellent friends all gathered together in the fellowship of God and His Word.  Call 359-1061 or email me to ask all the questions you want. 
 
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I STILL NEED PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO RUN THE PROJECTOR.  IT ONLY REQUIRES THAT YOU CAN PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE. 
August

20-  Mauch

21- Panhorst

 

27- Perricone

28- Sweet

September

3- mckenzie

4- Panhorst

 

10- Perricone

11- Schaumberg

 

17- Perricone

18- Heitgerd

 

24-  Mauch

25- mckenzie

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

 

8-

9- Winn

 

15-

16- Heitgerd

 

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

 

29- mckenzie

30-

 

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

 

12-

13-PEPER

 

19-

20-PEPER

 

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

 

26-

27-

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!
1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders.  Let me know if you are interested.
 
2. Sept 30 and October 1- Firstfruits weekend at the ROCK.  Pastor Randy Wilken invites groups to come down to St. Louis on the first weekend of each month to serve, worship, and fellowship with other Christians from around the area.  We are signed up to go down there Friday, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 1!  It is an unforgetable and wonderful experience.  Make plans ot attend!
 
3. Last Sunday of each month- HANGING OUT WITH PASTOR- We will meet at different time and at different locations throughout the year to have some fun and to get into God's Word.  In August we will meet to clean up the highway and have a picnic after worship.  Most of the time we will meet on Sunday evenings. 
 
Invite your friends to all of these things.  It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun! 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT as she is recovering from surgery to remove a part of her toe.   
 
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH whose tests came back postivie for cancer.  He will be starting chemo treatments in a couple weeks.
 
For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering but will need more tests and will need to get a pacemaker sometime soon.   
 
For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
 
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.   
 
For EVELYN SHERMAN who is home and recovering well from a broken hip.
  
For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.  
     
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.  
 


 

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St. John's Group Email update on Jonas



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Jonas's Updates


Monday, August 29

Posted 14 hours ago
Houston Baby!
Jonas's counts are through the roof!
That means he is healthy and feeling fine.
He got his chemo and we will be on the road tonight headed to Texas!
There is an Arbonne/Scentsy party tonight that I had planned to go to. I'm sorry, I won't be there. Thank you to Amy Brockelmeyer and Jessica Vandenbos who are donating 100% of their commissions to support Jonas! I had really looked forward to a visit with all my girlfriends before we headed out of town, but that is just not in the cards. If you or anyone you know needs to purchase gifts for the upcoming holiday, this is a great opportunity! There is a FB event set up on the Fight the Fight, Jonas Borchert page.
PS. The first thing Jonas does when he comes home from the hospital is to switch on the Scensy warmer next to his bed. Love it!
Melissa Gouldsmith, I think of you so often, too! I have your number in my folder if we get inn a pinch. Thank you. You and Shelli Cornell have Jonas' love, respect and deepest admiration. I know why.
Debi Hartley, Christine Laird, and Jessica Bobal, Susan Murphy and Brette, thank you for helping me get Jonas through his Sub-Q shots. Jonas gets an injection in his leg every evening. We have to do it here at home. I think I should have been having someone witness them each time! Jessica, special thanks for helping him Man-up and calm down. Soooooooooo much easier now.
Thank you to Doug and Christine Laird who are flying Joel back from Houston with their frequent-flyer miles! What a relief! Now I can have a vehicle down there. Not that I know where anything is, but it will be invaluable to have our own transportation. And speaking of transportation -- Susan, Karen and Bill, again, thanks for the use of the wheel chair!
Barb Green, Brette wanted me to send you a big hug and tell you "Thank You. = ) You always did have a way of seeing things no one else did."
So we are Texas-bound! I wonder if we will come back with thick southern accents? I will post to ya'll again once we get there to let you know we had a safe journey. If we run a little late, its only because we couldn't contain our passion for Roadside Oddities!
Love to you all!
Kristin

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Posted 8 hours ago
That is incredible news!
I am sooooo happy for you all.
We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
All our love,
Rene' and family
Posted 9 hours ago
Awww poop! I was thinking about visiting Jonas this week! Oh well. I will have to see him when he gets back! I hope you guys have a safe trip! Tell Jonas I said hi! :)
Love, Morgan
Posted 9 hours ago
YEAH...best wishes for a safe travel! Call me if you need anything or if I can help out with Blair at all. I have TONS of kids toys and things to entertain her!
Posted 10 hours ago
HOORAY!!!!
Posted 10 hours ago
Great news! Will be thinking of all of you along the way! Take care!
The Bullimores
Thinkingofyou1
Posted 11 hours ago
What incredible news! Exactly what we have all been praying for. Please keep us posted on your adventures down in Houston. Lots of prayers for safe travel and great treatments. Thinking of all of you and praying for you always.
Posted 12 hours ago
Yaaaaay. Awesome news. So happy for you guys.
Posted 12 hours ago
Have a safe journey and lots of love and prayers are with you guys.
Posted 12 hours ago
Godspeed, my dears.
Posted 13 hours ago
How wonderful! Sending well-wishes and prayers with you.
How long will you be gone?
best,
Melvina, Greg and Sage
Posted 14 hours ago
Safe travels. I am glad the flight for Joel worked out. I looked into the possibility for you all/him to travel on my sisters travel passes (she is a flight attendant) but it would have required a layover and no guarentee on a seat since it is stand by.
Thinkingofyou1
Posted 14 hours ago
Thoughts & prayers for a safe & productive trip! Thinking of you constantly!
Michelle Stratman
(Amber's friend)
Posted 14 hours ago
YEA! Great news! Will talk with you soon.
Be careful and safe. LOTs of love is going with you.
Debi, Mark, and riley
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St. John's Group Email Tuesday, August 30, 2011

DEVOTION:    
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live. Ecclesiastes 3:11-12

A few weeks ago I was in Sidney, Nebraska, to celebrate Trinity's 125th anniversary.

The people and pastor were fantastic, the food incredible, and the gemutlichkeit beyond compare. The only thing which wasn't wonderful was the weather. Just a few days before the celebration, a hail storm stripped the corn, destroyed gardens and generally made a mess of things.

They're not alone. As I've wandered the nation, I have seen one weather-related disaster after another.

One place has a drought, while another is cleaning up after a flood. One place is setting records for heat, and another needs some warm sun to bring in the crops. One town is decimated by a tornado, and another is threatened by wildfire. After a while a person starts to wonder is this always the way things have been or is this an unusual year?

Well, the answer is in: this is an unusual year. 2011 has now officially tied the record for billion-dollar weather disasters. In case you're wondering, the National Weather Service says that dubious number stands at nine. So far this year, weather has caused more than $35 billion in damages.

The experts say there is more to come.

Now I don't know whether the experts are right or wrong in their predictions. I do know the writer of Ecclesiastes was on the money when he said something like there is a time for everything, and in all those things God will remain in control. We can't understand God's ways, nor can we figure out all of His thinking. Even so, the Lord has made everything beautiful in its time, and there is nothing better for us to do than to appreciate it, be joyful and do good as long as we live.

This is why I bring up the folks at Trinity in Sidney.

During my short time with them I didn't hear anyone complain about the corn being ruined. The mess in the fields wasn't their focus. Now I can share that many of those folks commented how glad they were that the wheat crop had been harvested, and the rest talked about the blessings of their pastor and their church. All came together to visit with old friends and made new.

In short, the presence of the living Lord Jesus, the Savior who had been with them for 125 years was there on that day. The Christ who had blessed births and weddings, who had provided comfort in deaths and down times, was the unseen but very real Person of Honor at that festivity.

Now, I don't want you to think that the people of Trinity are perfect. They're not. But for one day -- one very special day of witnessing -- that little congregation showed that there's nothing better than to be joyful in Jesus.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, this sinful world is bound to produce disasters and disappointments. No matter what comes my way may I realize You are there, keeping watch over me. Because of Your presence may my heart be allowed to transcend the negative and rejoice. In Jesus' Name I ask it. Amen.


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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    Was Babylon north or south of Israel?  north
 
Doug Herzog is the new one day champion replacing Dianne Hance who had it for two days.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ:  Who wrote Lamentations?
________________________________________________________________________________________________
 CATECHISM: 
Question: What is using satanic arts by God's name?
Answer: Using Satanic arts by GOd's name is
a. using God's name in orer to perform or claim to perform supernatural things with the help of the devil, such as casting spells, calling up spirits, fortune-telling, consulting the dead, or other occult practices'
b. joining with or seeking the aid of people who practice these and similar satanic arts or worship Satan;
c. depending on horoscopes or similar ways to foretell the future. 
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- nothing
Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimer's support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS: 
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS COMING SOON!!!  Sign up TODAY!  You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org
 
$40 till September 9!!!  $45 after. 
 
$35 for golf!!
 
Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday. 
 
 
It is one of the highlights of my year.  Great golf, even better food, and excellent friends all gathered together in the fellowship of God and His Word.  Call 359-1061 or email me to ask all the questions you want. 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
I STILL NEED PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO RUN THE PROJECTOR.  IT ONLY REQUIRES THAT YOU CAN PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE. 
August

20-  Mauch

21- Panhorst

 

27- Perricone

28- Sweet

September

3- mckenzie

4- Panhorst

 

10- Perricone

11- Schaumberg

 

17- Perricone

18- Heitgerd

 

24-  Mauch

25- mckenzie

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

 

8-

9- Winn

 

15-

16- Heitgerd

 

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

 

29- mckenzie

30-

 

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

 

12-

13-PEPER

 

19-

20-PEPER

 

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

 

26-

27-

__________________________________________________________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!
1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders.  Let me know if you are interested.
 
2. Sept 30 and October 1- Firstfruits weekend at the ROCK.  Pastor Randy Wilken invites groups to come down to St. Louis on the first weekend of each month to serve, worship, and fellowship with other Christians from around the area.  We are signed up to go down there Friday, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 1!  It is an unforgetable and wonderful experience.  Make plans ot attend!
 
3. Last Sunday of each month- HANGING OUT WITH PASTOR- We will meet at different time and at different locations throughout the year to have some fun and to get into God's Word.  In August we will meet to clean up the highway and have a picnic after worship.  Most of the time we will meet on Sunday evenings. 
 
Invite your friends to all of these things.  It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun! 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT as she is recovering from surgery to remove a part of her toe.   
 
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH whose tests came back postivie for cancer.  He will be starting chemo treatments in a couple weeks.
 
For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering but will need more tests and will need to get a pacemaker sometime soon.   
 
For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
 
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.   
 
For EVELYN SHERMAN who is home and recovering well from a broken hip.
  
For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.  
     
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.  
 


 

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St. John's Group Email Prayer Request for Paul Toedebusch

Please pray for Paul Toedebusch.  A note from Mary Sue is below: 

Test results came back positive.  Paul begins 6 weeks of treatments on Sept 15.  Thank you to all for prayers for us.  Mary Sue

 

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St. John's Group Email update on Jonas


 

Jonas's Updates


Sunday, August 28

Posted 5 hours ago
Jonas has had a relaxing week at home so far. On Friday, he got a special visit from his school counselors, Angie Martin and Jeremy Bonneson. They brought pizza and Ben and Jerry's ice cream!!! Two of Jonas' most favorite foods in the world right now. They also brought cards, gifts, and videos from his classmates and teachers at PLMS. His Team, the Ferocious Felions, made him a big laminated banner, signed with messages of encouragement, which we posted over his bed. He wanted me to tell you all "hello and thanks". He was happy to see some familiar names that will be in his class and was curious to find out who the others are.
Mrs. Dahn, the new music teacher, sent a gift bag of candy, cards, and his choir folder. She and Jonas already have a special connection. She was his first music teacher out at Mason Elementary, her very first (I think) teaching position. He is so happy to see her again! She also sent a wacky set of eyeglasses (so cool that Jonas had Mr. Bonneson take his picture in them so he could show the class how they looked!)
They also brought him books and assignments from his core class studies: English, Math, Science. He wasted no time and immediately opened his math book to see what he could remember from last year. Mrs. Bullimore would be so proud. = ) I didn't think we were going to get his nose out of the book for a while there.
Later in the day, Mrs. Fuches came by to visit with him. She shared her adventures from her recent trip to China. He is still mesmerized by the currency she shared with him. I think he is making travel plans for China already!
Thank you all for coming by and reaching out to him. He loved it!
For the most part, we have tried to keep him secluded to keep him free of infection this week. He goes in tomorrow morning to have labwork done on his blood. If his blood counts are up, he will be approved to get his outpatient dose of chemo. Once that is completed we are off to Texas! That is the plan. ( If for some reason he gets hospitalized, for any number of reasons, then we would put all that on hold... and I don't know exactly when we will leave. = ( But....
We are going to DRIVE! Yikes. That way Jonas and I will have a car while we are there. Joel, Jonas and I will drive down and Joel will fly back. We had looked into AngelFlights and Corporate Angels,which would have been fabulous, but both of those require more advanced notice and flexibility. We don't have much of either. I am VERY nervous about driving that distance (12 or 13 hours) but, as someone pointed out, airflight takes about two and a half hours in the air, with an hour at each airport and an hour travel to and from each airport. So, that's almost 7 hours right there. This way, he can kick back in the car and never have to move until we get there (if he likes). Of course, all this is IF he makes his counts tomorrow.
Christine, Jessica, Amber, Donna, Shawn and Lynda, Amy, Nikki, Alex and Michele, Donna Everett = ), Thank you so much. I know there are so many more people working for Jonas behind the scenes, at school, in our community and across the miles. We appreciate your time and efforts. He thrives because of all the love and support you give us every day. I want you to know that we know that.
A special shout-out to my sweet friend across the miles, Malissia Hands. Thank you, sweetie, more than you know! I miss you and can't wait to see you. I need to get you my new phone number as soon as I get it. You need a Facebook Page! = ) Seriously. Love you. Hug your babies for me.

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Posted 5 hours ago
Our thoughts are always with you. We are stranded in Maine, thanks to Hurricane Irene. We will visit as soon as Jonas is up to it, when we get home.
Good luck with your chemotherapy and with your trip to Texas. I think your road trip will be Interstate Highway all the way, so shouldn't be too bad.
We send our love...but more importantly we will bring Ben and Jerrys when we come!
Hugs to all the Borcherts,
The Koshlands
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