St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO: St. John's Group Email Thursday, September 8, 2011

DEVOTION:

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other Name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

Here's a quiz. It's an easy one.

True or False: You remember where you were when the jets flew into the Pentagon and the World Trade Center? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You said a prayer for all the people who were trapped, for those whose loved ones had died, and for those who were involved in the clean-up? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You were shocked at the extent that terrorists hated innocent strangers? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You believe clergy should have been able to participate in the 10th Anniversary Memorial Service? ___ True ___ False

So, did you answer true to all of the questions? How about that last one? Did that cause some hesitation? Me, I was torn by that question. Now I could answer true if I were allowed to pick the clergy who would be participating, and if I could provide the guidelines defining what they would say, and if I had the authority to review the content of their messages and prayers.

Of course, nobody asked me to do those things.

And quite frankly, I'm not overly eager to see a parade of preachers get up on the stage, stand before the microphones, and promote their own deity. Even worse, I don't think America needs to hear a bunch of clergy implying that all gods are the same, and all faiths are the same, all beliefs are the same, all heavens are the same.

They're not all the same.

The apostle Peter was right when he boldly declared to an international audience: "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other Name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

How could Jesus' prime spokesman do any differently? Jesus had been pretty clear when He said ... "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6b). No matter how you work at it, Jesus doesn't give much in the way of "wiggle room."

In fact, Jesus doesn't give any wiggle room.

Jesus alone can save and Jesus alone can provide hope. That is the message I would have been eager to hear at Ground Zero. It is the message God's people will continue to share to a world that is constantly reminded that life is filled with hatred and heroism, death and deliverance.

And only Jesus can make a difference.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, no other faith can say that God's Son has come to rescue sinful humanity. Since I believe that Jesus has done that for me and all the world, may I be equally bold in sharing the Christ's story with sinful and lost humankind. In my Savior's Name I pray it. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: (Sandy Robine is our new champion!)
Who was Belteshazzar? It was the Babylonian name for Daniel.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: In what land did Job live?

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Sandy got this one too.)

YESTERDAY:

Question: What does God require of us in the Second Commandment?

Answer: We should call upon His name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Thurs-

Fri- Bible study at Hendershots HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; CHURCH PICNIC NOON
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NEWS:

THERE ARE A LOT OF THING HAPPENING THIS WEEK, THIS WEEKEND, AND NEXT WEEK!!

1. BELL CHOIR AND CHOIR STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY: If you have been wanting to get involved in either of these, please show up at 6:30pm for bells or 7:30pm for choir. Try it out! You might like it!

2. SUNDAY SCHOOL starts on Sunday at 10:15!!! Opening will be in the sanctuary!!! Please come and join us!! If you have been a little lax in your Sunday school attendance lately now is a good time to get back into it.

I will be giving a brief instruction to 6,7, and 8 graders on acolyting right after the Sunday school opening.

3. CHURCH PICNIC IS THIS SUNDAY AT THE STARK'S PROPERTY BEGINNING AT NOON! Invite your friends! Bring a side dish and salad or dessert to share! Come and enjoy a beautiful day, the wonderful scenery, the zipline, lots of fun and games and great fellowship!

4. CONFIRMATION STARTS NEXT MONDAY!!! 5-6:15. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 359-1061.

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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS FRIDAY!!!

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$42 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.

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

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!

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who will be having heart surgery this coming Monday.

For the HENDERSHOT FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Marv's cousin and as they travel for the funeral.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH whose tests came back postivie for cancer. He will be starting chemo treatments in a couple weeks.

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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