(Jesus said) "And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." Matthew 24:14Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The salvation story of Jesus Christ reaches around the world. So that the readers of our Daily Devotion may see the power of the Savior on a global scale, we have asked the volunteers of our International Ministry Centers to write our Friday devotions. We pray that the Spirit may touch your day through their words.
In Christ, I remain, His servant and yours,
Kenneth R. Klaus
Speaker of The Lutheran Hour
I was a missionary in Zambia, Africa, working with a small Lutheran church, which had parishes in Zambia and the Congo, which then was known as Zaire. The main task of our missionary organization was -- and still is -- to run the Bible school in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, where we train workers for the church.
During the past two to three decades a lot of people have run away from Zaire because of the unsettled situation of the country. A large percentage of these displaced souls ended up trying to set down roots in neighbouring countries.
We once received a sorrowful letter from Zaire. The epistle told us the mother of one of our students had passed away.
That sadness was doubled by the fact that the mother had died almost a year ago. We knew Zaire was a huge country and -- because of many wars and other problems -- sending a message from one part of the country to another might take time.
But a whole year was too much as the student mourned an event which had long since been past, as he dealt with the knowledge he would never be able to give his mother an earthly farewell, or an "I love you."
At that moment, we all had to deal with the question, "Where can we seek help when a loved one dies?"
The answer is a powerful one, the only one. We receive our comfort and hope from Jesus, who has conquered death.
The knowledge that Jesus died for our sins and rose on the third day so we would be given eternal life is comfort. That is the message which soothed the grieving heart of our student. That is the message we need to spread all over the world.
We need to tell everyone about Jesus, that He loves everyone and wants to bring all of us to heaven.
THE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help us to do mission work. Help us try to find those who are willing to leave their homeland and go where You send them. Help us support mission work financially so the Gospel will bring the hope of eternal life to many. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did Ezekiel do to his hair as part of his prophecy against Israel? He shaved it all off with a razor. (As far as I know, no one answered this one correctly)
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; voters meeting 11:30
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NEWS:
The ninth annual T-3 Men's Retreat is set for Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2011. This promises to be another great experience for the men of St John's and other Lutheran congregations in the St. Charles area. In fact, men from all over the metro area have joined this special time in the past. Men 18 years of age or older are eligible and they need not be Lutheran to attend. The retreat will be held at Mark Twain State Park at the Si Coburn Group Camp. This is a beautiful setting for a weekend of adventure and growth. The theme of this year's retreat is "Respectable Sins" and the study times during the retreat will be spent exploring the areas of our lives where we have come to accept less than God might want from us.
The retreat will feature great food and a lot of activities A scramble golf tournament, fishing tournament, trap and skeet shooting competition, and euchre tournament all take place on Saturday morning. If none of these interest you, you may choose to spend time reading, hiking , biking, site seeing, or napping. Prizes are awarded to tournament winners at dinner on Saturday evening. Campfires on Friday and Saturday nights provide the opportunity to get to know others better under the stars. Music is a big part of the camp experience and you will enjoy hearing and singing familiar songs with the 100+ men who typically attend. The culminating worship service on Sunday morning is a special time of praising God for all His gifts to us and a great way to prepare us to return to our homes and lives.
The cost of the retreat is only $42 and this includes meals and a commemorative tee-shirt. Attendees have the option of staying in group cabins or tent camping on the grounds at no additional charge. You can even arrange to stay in a local motel near the camp at reduced rates if you like.
A brochure with all information and a registration form will be available soon in the narthex. You can also register online at www.t3mensretreat.org using PayPal. It is really easy and you can see pictures of the camp and facilities there, too.
This is the year for you to go to the T-3 (trap-tackle-tees) Retreat. Sign up, meet new friends, bring old friends, and join in the fun of growing your faith. For more information, contact Don Hugo at Zion –636 441-7425 ext 246 or home 636 441-9954.
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For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is awaiting test results on a biopsy he had on Monday.
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
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