St. John's Group Email C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry needs help with "SHOWER" Kits for Stand Down Dinner - Updated Oct. 31 at 7:45 PM

 

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St. John's C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry

 

 

needs your help to "build" 50 shower kits for this year's "Stand Down Dinner" for our areas veterans and homeless.  Our Warren County Health Department is providing a shower trailer for that day (November 19, 2011); but, shower kits are needed to provide essentials for those that want to take advantage of the shower trailer.  So, we are "building" 50 shower kits for that purpose. 

If you can help with this project, the following items are needed at St. John's by Friday, November 11^th   

Please put your donated items on the "spare pew" in the church overflow area.

 

We will need 50 each of the following "new" items:

 

Bath Towel (standard size)----------------------------------------------------------------6 bath towels Joanne Hachtel - Thanks Joanne!

 

Hand Towel

 

Wash Cloth-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 wash cloths Terry McKenzie - Thanks Terry!

 

Liquid Body Soap

 

Shampoo

 

Conditioner

 

Brush and Comb

 

Razor----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 razors Terry McKenzie - Thanks Terry!

 

Shaving Cream

 

Deodorant

 

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

 

3 gallon (Large) Ziploc brand plastic bags (these usually come in boxes of 5 each for approx. $7)  We'll need 10 boxes of these to have 50.----------------------4 BOXES Dolores Deblaze - Thanks Dolores!

 

 

As you can see, there are many of our neighbors that really need our help.  God works "through" each and every one of us. 

 

IMPORTANT: If you can help, or have any questions, please call Sandy Robine at 456-4061 or email at     snsrobine@centurytel.net   DIRECT.  Thank you!

 

 

***Please note that the "hygiene" kits that our youth group are making are different from these "shower" kits.  The youth still are making their 300 hygiene kits for the same event.  Your contact for the youth group project is Toni Mauch.

 

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St. John's Group Email Monday, October 31, 2011

DEVOTION:  (FROM PASTOR) Calling the twelve to Him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness......  Matthew 10:1-15
 
As I read this from my daily Bible this morning it reminded me of Halloween and kids going out to trick or treat.  The only difference is that kids go from house to house to get candy, while the disciples went from house to house and town to town to give forgiveness, life, salvation, and healing. 
 
I love worship.  I had three different and wonderful worship services this weekend.  Yet, there comes a time when we need to get out, to leave and proclaim all of God's goodness and grace to the rest of the world.
 
How did you wake up this morning?  Did you want to stay in bed?  Did you want to leisurely get up drink your coffee, read the paper and lounge around?  I sure did.  It would have been nice to take my time, to linger around, and to just hide away in the bed for a day. 
 
But God doesn't call any of us to that.  He sends us out!  He gives us power, maybe not power to drive out demons and heal every disease and sickness, but power to proclaim His good news. 

As much as we would love to just rest and relax in God's grace, and as much as there is a time for that, the time is not to get moving!  It is time to share the Gospel!  It is time to invite people to church and to Sunday school!  It is time to go out so that the blessing syou received in worship yesterday may flow through you so that you may be a blessing to others!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to be a bold blessing to others today!  Amen.  

 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What Matthew's other name?  Levi

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  What were the disciples NOT to take with them on their journey to preach, drive out demons, and heal people?

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CATECHISM QUIZ:  (Someone please answer this!)

Question: Who alone has kept the law of God perfectly?

Answer:

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Mon- conf- 5-6

Tues- quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; USHERS MEETING 7pm

Wed- bells 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimer's support group meeting 1pm

Fri- Ladies getting ready for the bake and craft sale all day

Sat- Ladies Aid luncheon/ bake/ craft sale 9am-1pm; worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:30

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NEWS: 

USHERS MEETING (TOMORROW) TUESDAY NIGHT!!!

We are going to have a special ushers meeting next Tuesday, Nov 1 at 7pm in the church basement!  
 
Agenda:
Proper procedures for:
visitors-

offering-
communion-
after the service-
lighting candles when acolyte doesn't show up-

fire, tornado, and other emergency procedures-
 
I also want to spend a little time talking about our policy of close communion, the whys and the what to do ifs...... 
 
Please make plans to be there. 

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LADIES AID LUNCHEON/BAKE AND CRAFT SALE/ AND BAZAAR  THIS SATURDAY 9am-1pm!!!!!!

 

Chicken salad, chicken soup, chili, hotdogs, and lots of wonderful desserts!

 

Desserts and crafts for sale!! 

 

Come and enjoy it this Saturday! 

 

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WINE TASTING

Our fellowship group is hosting a Wine Tasting Fellowship---at Cedar Lake Winery near Wright City, off of Hwy M.  Sat. Nov. 12, from 1:30 till 4:00 p.m.   Wine Tasting-$5.00, Appetizers-$5.00  Sign up at church, or call Joanne Hachtel at 636-745-8711

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A NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY STARTED YESTERDAY!!! 

 

Even though you missed the beginning you can still get in on it!  We haven't really begun the study but only introduced things!

 

IT IS FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF BIBLE KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE!!

 It is called "Lutheranism 101".   It is an in depth study of the Lutheran church and our teachings, but it is not just for Bible scholars.  It is for EVERYONE! 
 
 
If you know of someone who wants to know more about the Lutheran faith, for whatever reason, this is a great study for them. 
 
If you know someone interested in joining our church, this is the perfect study for them. 
 
If you were confirmed years ago and have forgotten a lot of what you learned, this is the study for you! 
 
If you know it all, and remember it all and want to help by sharing your knowledge with others, this is a good Bible study for you. 
 
All in all it is a GREAT Bible study for anyone and everyone.  Invite your unchurched friends!  Come by yourself.  Drop your kids off at Sunday school and come on over! 
 
 
Please reply with any questions you may have or just to tell me you are coming!  
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St. John's C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry

 

 

needs your help to "build" 50 shower kits for this year's "Stand Down Dinner" for our areas veterans and homeless.  Our Warren County Health Department is providing a shower trailer for that day (November 19, 2011); but, shower kits are needed to provide essentials for those that want to take advantage of the shower trailer.  So, we are "building" 50 shower kits for that purpose. 

If you can help with this project, the following items are needed at St. John's by Friday, November 11^th. 

We will need 50 each of the following "new" items:

 

Bath Towel (standard size)

 

Hand Towel

 

Wash Cloth-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 wash cloths Terry McKenzie - Thanks Terry!

 

Liquid Body Soap

 

Shampoo

 

Conditioner

 

Brush and Comb

 

Razor----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 razors Terry McKenzie - Thanks Terry!

 

Shaving Cream

 

Deodorant

 

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

 

3 gallon (Large) Ziploc brand plastic bags (these usually come in boxes of 5 each for approx. $7)  We'll need 10 boxes of these to have 50.----------------------4 BOXES Dolores Deblaze - Thanks Dolores!

 

 

As you can see, there are many of our neighbors that really need our help.  God works "through" each and every one of us. 

 

IMPORTANT: If you can help, or have any questions, please call Sandy Robine at 456-4061 or email at     snsrobine@centurytel.net   DIRECT.  Thank you!

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HYGIENE ITEMS NEEDED FOR YOUTH GROUP  (PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN THE C.H.U.R.C.H. MINISTRY "Shower kits".

Our Youth Group is putting together 300 hygiene packets for families and individuals for the Stand Down Day on November 19. 

 

 

It would be preferable to get complete packets but we will be happy to accept donations of loose items or cash to purchase items as well.

 

Packets should be contained in a ziplock bag.  Full sized items are needed: 

soap

shampoo

conditioner

toothpaste

toothbrush

deodorant 

razors. 

 

 

Also, The food pantry is in need of A LOT of stuff

staple items like sugar and flour. 

Meals that can be cooked for families such as pasta and pasta sauce

canned food that is ready to eat 

Disposable diapers and tampons are also in demand.  

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CPH IS HAVING it's FALL BIBLE SALE

The Lutheran Study Bible, The Children's Story Bible,  and many other popular Bibles are on sale.  Call Marilyn if you want to order.  You can also go to CPH.org to check them out. 

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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! 

November

19-

 

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

 

27-

 

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

For COLEEN BOTTORFF who is recovering well at her daughter's house after surgery. 

 

For LIL WINTER who is hospitalized after developing a blood clot in his leg. 

  

For MARIANNE LINKE who had a bit of a setback this past week and is recovering from it.

 

For RUTH CANTRELL who is dealing with severe cancer.    

 

For CAROL KOHRS who is dealing with sever neck and back pain.

 

For ROGER BOEGER who is recovering from heart troubles.

 

For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER JIM who will have to have a very serious biopsy on his brain this week.

 

For a dear childhood friend of Don and Dianne Hance, Larry Riegel. Believed to be benign tumor was removed from colon, but more tests are required.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

   

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.   

       

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St. John's Group Email C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry needs help with "SHOWER" Kits for Stand Down Dinner

 

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St. John's C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry

 

 

needs your help to "build" 50 shower kits for this year's "Stand Down Dinner" for our areas veterans and homeless.  Our Warren County Health Department is providing a shower trailer for that day (November 19, 2011); but, shower kits are needed to provide essentials for those that want to take advantage of the shower trailer.  So, we are "building" 50 shower kits for that purpose. 

If you can help with this project, the following items are needed at St. John's by Friday, November 11^th. 

We will need 50 each of the following "new" items:

 

Bath Towel (standard size)

 

Hand Towel

 

Wash Cloth-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 wash cloths Terry McKenzie - Thanks Terry!

 

Liquid Body Soap

 

Shampoo

 

Conditioner

 

Brush and Comb

 

Razor----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 razors Terry McKenzie - Thanks Terry!

 

Shaving Cream

 

Deodorant

 

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

 

3 gallon (Large) Ziploc brand plastic bags (these usually come in boxes of 5 each for approx. $7)  We'll need 10 boxes of these to have 50.----------------------4 BOXES Dolores Deblaze - Thanks Dolores!

 

 

As you can see, there are many of our neighbors that really need our help.  God works "through" each and every one of us. 

 

IMPORTANT: If you can help, or have any questions, please call Sandy Robine at 456-4061 or email at     snsrobine@centurytel.net   DIRECT.  Thank you!

 

 

***Please note that the "hygiene" kits that our youth group are making are different from these "shower" kits.  The youth still are making their 300 hygiene kits for the same event.  Your contact for the youth group project is Toni Mauch.

 

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St. John's Group Email Prayer request

Please pray for dear childhood friend of Don and Dianne Hance, Larry Riegel. Believed to be benign tumor was removed from colon, but more tests are required.
 
Thank You
Dianne

St. John's Group Email RALLY SQUIRRELS!!

 

 

 

 

GO CARDS !!!!!!            RELAAAAX - BIG JOB COMING UP!  THE RALLY SQUIRRELS PREPARING FOR FRIDAY'S WORLD SERIES GAME IN ST. LOUIS!     -Let's do it again!!!         GO CARDS !!!!!!            RELAAAAX - BIG JOB COMING UP!  THE RALLY SQUIRRELS PREPARING FOR FRIDAY'S WORLD SERIES GAME IN ST. LOUIS!

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St. John's Group Email prayer request and Best Commercial

Please pray for Lil Winter as she is hospitalized with a blood clot in her leg which is a side effect of her heart surgery last week.

 

 Then, after you pray watch this really neat commercial. 

Please enjoy!

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St. John's Group Email calling all ushers

We are going to have a special ushers meeting next Tuesday, Nov 1 at 7pm in the church basement!  
 
Agenda:
Proper procedures for:
offering-
communion-
after the service-
lighting candles when acolyte doesn't show up-
 
I also want to spend a little time talking about our policy of close communion, the whys and the what to do ifs...... 
 
Please make plans to be there. 
 
 

St. John's Group Email Tuesday, October 25, 2011

DEVOTION:(Jesus said) "What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" Luke 11:11-13


The questions Jesus asked in the passage above are known as rhetorical questions.

My high school English professor told me a rhetorical question was one which had an answer that was so obvious it didn't need a reply. If you reread that passage, you will almost automatically find yourself saying, "No father would ever do such a thing. Not never. No how."

This past week I saw a video that made me think Jesus' questions weren't as rhetorical as I had once thought.

The video was of a fellow attending a Dodgers-Marlins game. A fly ball was hit in his direction and he tried to catch it. Now there's nothing wrong with that. The wrong part comes when you realize he was holding his little girl. In order to catch the ball, he dropped his daughter.

And I do mean he dropped her.

To make a long story short, his wife gave him a dirty look; his daughter gave him a shot in the chest, and he didn't get the ball.

Now I only share this story because I think there is more than this one fellow dropping his child ... not literally, maybe, but figuratively.

In recent years I've heard numerous parents say things like "I had religion forced down my throat when I was young. I'm not going to do that to my kids." Or, "When my child is old enough, I'm going to let him decide what religion, if any, he wants."

To many those words sound both modern and sophisticated; to me it sounds like some parents are dropping their children. Think about it. Are those parents consistent? Do they say things like "My parents forced me to read, spell, learn math, and I'm not going to do that to my children?" Do they say, "When my child is old enough, I'm going to let him decide if he wants to have manners, not wear diapers, etc?" Of course not, they teach their children the important things.

Indeed, the Lord made parents so they could show their children the way. Moms and dads were designed to be the loving Savior's first, foremost and best witnesses to His little ones -- witnesses to Jesus. That's what a parent will be; unless, of course, they drop the ball (child).

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, today I pray for parents, especially Christian parents. You have entrusted them with a wonderful -- a great opportunity. May every parent do his or her best to reflect the love they have received from Jesus. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: When Jesus read the scroll in the synagogue in Nazareth, what passage did he read?  (You can either give me where it is from, chapter and verse, or give me the actual passage.)  (Read Luke 4:16-30)
The SPirit of the Lord is on me, because he has annointed me to preach good news to the poor.  he has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.

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TODAY'S QUiZ:  What Matthew's other name? 

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CATECHISM QUIZ: 

Question: Who alone has kept the law of God perfectly?

Answer:

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CHURCH CALENDAR

 Tues- quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15  (Pastor will be gone Tues evening- Sat afternoon)

Wed- no bells or choir

Thurs- nothing scheduled

Fri- hayride and bonfire at Starks 5- whenever 

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:30; REFORMATION SERVICE @Trinity, Troy 2pm; youth @ Carson's 6pm

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NEWS: 

FAMILY HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE @ the STARK'S on FRIDAY, OCT. 28 beginning at 5pm!!!

 

All church members and GUESTS are invited! 

 

There will be hotdogs, chili, s'mores, water and soda provided!

Pumpkin face painting for children. 

 

Bring your own flashlights, lawnchairs and sticks for roasting marshmallows!

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CIRCUIT REFORMATION SERVICE SUNDAY OCTOBER 30, 2pm, at TRINITY, TROY!!!

 

Those who grew up in the Lutheran Church may remember a day when the area Reformation service was a very popular thing that everyone went to!  it was a special time of gathering together as Lutherans to celebrate what we all have in common, the grace, mercy, and peace of Christ! 

 

Let's make it like that again!  Mark you calendars and come to this special service!!

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WINE TASTING

Our fellowship group is hosting a Wine Tasting Fellowship---at Cedar Lake Winery near Wright City, off of Hwy M.  Sat. Nov. 12, from 1:30 till 4:00 p.m.   Wine Tasting-$5.00, Appetizers-$5.00  Sign up at church, or call Joanne Hachtel at 636-745-8711

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 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP MEETING @ CARSON'S ICE CREAM 6pm SUNDAY!!!!

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THERE IS A NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY STARTING THIS SUNDAY!!!  AND IT IS FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF BIBLE KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE!!

 It is called "Lutheranism 101".   It is an in depth study of the Lutheran church and our teachings, but it is not just for Bible scholars.  It is for EVERYONE! 
 
 
If you know of someone who wants to know more about the Lutheran faith, for whatever reason, this is a great study for them. 
 
If you know someone interested in joining our church, this is the perfect study for them. 
 
If you were confirmed years ago and have forgotten a lot of what you learned, this is the study for you! 
 
If you know it all, and remember it all and want to help by sharing your knowledge with others, this is a good Bible study for you. 
 
All in all it is a GREAT Bible study for anyone and everyone.  Invite your unchurched friends!  Come by yourself.  Drop your kids off at Sunday school and come on over! 
 
 
Please reply with any questions you may have or just to tell me you are coming!  
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

HYGIENE ITEMS NEEDED FOR YOUTH GROUP

Our Youth Group is putting together 300 hygiene packets for families and individuals for the Stand Down Day on November 19. 

 

 

It would be preferable to get complete packets but we will be happy to accept donations of loose items or cash to purchase items as well.

 

Packets should be contained in a ziplock bag.  Full sized items are needed: 

soap

shampoo

conditioner

toothpaste

toothbrush

deodorant 

razors. 

 

 

Also, The food pantry is in need of A LOT of stuff

staple items like sugar and flour. 

Meals that can be cooked for families such as pasta and pasta sauce

canned food that is ready to eat 

Disposable diapers and tampons are also in demand.  

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

GOODIES FOR U is OUR MISSION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Thrivent is helping with packing care packages in Novmeber to be sent to our troops If you care to contribute financially to G4U, make your check payable to St Johns.  use an envelope clearly marked with G4U. 

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CPH IS HAVING it's FALL BIBLE SALE

The Lutheran Study Bible, The Children's Story Bible,  and many other popular Bibles are on sale.  Call Marilyn if you want to order.  You can also go to CPH.org to check them out. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________

I NEED SOMEONE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! 

November

19-

 

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

 

27-

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

For THE FAMILY OF LEW BUELTMANN as he was laid to rest yesterday.  

 

For COLEEN BOTTORFF who is recovering well at her daughter's house after surgery. 

 

For LIL WINTER who is recovering well after heart surgery.

  

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering well at St Joseph's Hospital Rehab.

 

For RUTH CANTRELL who is going through radiation treatments every day this week.    

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

   

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.   

       

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St. John's Group Email C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry needs help with "SHOWER" Kits for Stand Down Dinner

 

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St. John's C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry

needs your help to "build" 50 shower kits for this year's "Stand Down Dinner" for our areas veterans and homeless.  Our Warren County Health Department is providing a shower trailer for that day (November 19, 2011); but, shower kits are needed to provide essentials for those that want to take advantage of the shower trailer.  So, we are "building" 50 shower kits for that purpose. 

If you can help with this project, the following items are needed at St. John's by Friday, November 11^th. 

We will need 50 each of the following "new" items:

Bath Towel (standard size)

Hand Towel

Wash Cloth

Liquid Body Soap

Shampoo

Conditioner

Brush and Comb

Razor

Shaving Cream

Deodorant

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

 

3 gallon (Large) Ziploc brand plastic bags (these usually come in boxes of 5 each for approx. $7)  We'll need 10 boxes of these to have 50.

 

 

As you can see, there are many of our neighbors that really need our help.  God works "through" each and every one of us. 

 

If you can help, or have any questions, please call Sandy Robine at 456-4061 or email at     snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

 

***Please note that the "hygiene" kits that our youth group are making are different from these "shower" kits.  The youth still are making their 300 hygiene kits for the same event.  Your contact for the youth group project is Toni Mauch.

 

St. John's Group Email How about some Wine Tasting in November at Cedar Lake?

Our fellowship group is hosting a Wine Tasting Fellowship---at Cedar Lake Winery near Wright City, off of Hwy M.  Sat. Nov. 12, from 1:30 till 4:00 p.m.   Wine Tasting-$5.00, Appetizers-$5.00  Sign up at church, or call Joanne Hachtel at 636-745-8711 

St. John's Group Email BRAND NEW BIBLE STUDY STARTING THIS SUNDAY!!!

Hey everyone,
 
I wanted to write a special daily email about the new Bible study we are starting on Sunday.  It is called "Lutheranism 101".   It is an in depth study of the Lutheran church and our teachings, but it is not just for Bible scholars.  It is for EVERYONE! 
 
 
If you know of someone who wants to know more about the Lutheran faith, for whatever reason, this is a great study for them. 
 
If you know someone interested in joining our church, this is the perfect study for them. 
 
If you were confirmed years ago and have forgotten a lot of what you learned, this is the study for you! 
 
If you know it all, and remember it all and want to help by sharing your knowledge with others, this is a good Bible study for you. 
 
All in all it is a GREAT Bible study for anyone and everyone.  Invite your unchurched friends!  Come by yourself.  Drop your kids off at Sunday school and come on over! 
 
 
Please reply with any questions you may have or just to tell me you are coming! 
 
 
Peace to you all!
Pastor

St. John's Group Email Monday, October 24, 2011

DEVOTION:  (The LORD says) "And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me." Psalm 50:15


Seven acres isn't a lot of ground ... usually.

Of course, when it's dark, and you're all alone, and you've never been on those seven acres before, that property can get very big.

That was the situation in which a father, mother and three-week-old baby found themselves when the sun went down and they were lost in the middle of the Headless Horseman corn maze at Connors Farm.

Not used to such a situation, the mother, in a panic, called 911. For almost seven and a half minutes the dispatcher talked to the husband and wife. He assured them that help was on the way and they calmed down. Finally, an officer reached them and they were brought to safety.

Since that story hit the news the media has had a field day. They revealed the family's name, that the parents and child were only a few yards away from the road, that the owners of the maze had all kinds of signs to help people get out, and that the family could have walked through the corn rows to get their bearings.

All of which is true and logical and sensible unless it's dark and you're all alone and you're, well, you get the idea.

Now there may be people in this world who have managed to avoid all forms of trouble. If, however, you are an individual who has seen difficulties and more than your fair share of trouble, the words of the Lord as recorded by the psalmist are incredibly comforting.

In Psalm 50 the Lord says, "Call upon Me in the day of trouble." Did you notice the Lord didn't say that there was no such thing as trouble; nor did He deny that troubles can cause a person legitimate concerns.

No, trouble is real, but so is God's love. Our passage assures us that when your trouble comes -- whatever trouble that might be -- He will be there to deliver us.

For a number of reasons, no one should be surprised at the Lord's promise. First, as the Creator of all that is, the Lord is far greater, far more powerful than any trouble this world can produce.

Second, in the Person of His Son, our Savior, the Lord has already shown He is committed to fixing that which was broken. So we might be forgiven, so He might declare us innocent of wrongdoing the Lord Jesus took our place by perfectly fulfilling all the divine laws, by resisting every temptation and by defeating death.

Both logic and Scripture tell us that if the Son of God was sacrificed so we could be delivered from our great enemies -- sin, death and devil -- then we can also be sure the Lord will deal and deliver us from those lesser troubles as well.

This pretty much explains that passage except for that last little bit, the part about how after trouble has come and after the Lord has dealt with that trouble He expects that we show a grateful heart: just like that family showed their gratitude when the policeman delivered them from the maze.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, in this sinful world trouble is sure to come to us all. When that happens, may we place ourselves into Your hands for deliverance. This I pray in the Name of Him who is the cause for my faith. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
 

  
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LAST WEEK'S QUIZ:   Who were John the Baptist's mom and dad?  Zechariah and Elizabeth

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TODAY'S QUIZ: When Jesus read the scroll in the synagogue in Nazareth, what passage did he read?  (You can either give me where it is from, chapter and verse, or give me the actual passage.)

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CATECHISM QUIZ: 

Question: Who alone has kept the law of God perfectly?

Answer:

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Mon- Lew Bueltmann funeral visitation 9-11; funeral @ 11; burial immediately following the funeral and luncheon immediately following burial; confirmation 5pm

 

Tues- quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15  (Pastor will be gone Tues evening- Sat afternoon)

Wed- no bells or choir

Thurs- nothing scheduled

Fri- hayride and bonfire at Starks 5- whenever 

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:30; REFORMATION SERVICE @Trinity, Troy 2pm; youth @ Carson's 6pm

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NEWS: 

 

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP MEETING @ CARSON'S ICE CREAM 6pm SUNDAY!!!!

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HYGIENE ITEMS NEEDED FOR YOUTH GROUP

Our Youth Group is putting together 300 hygiene packets for families and individuals for the Stand Down Day on November 19. 

 

 

It would be preferable to get complete packets but we will be happy to accept donations of loose items or cash to purchase items as well.

 

Packets should be contained in a ziplock bag.  Full sized items are needed: 

soap

shampoo

conditioner

toothpaste

toothbrush

deodorant 

razors. 

 

 

Also, The food pantry is in need of A LOT of stuff

staple items like sugar and flour. 

Meals that can be cooked for families such as pasta and pasta sauce

canned food that is ready to eat 

Disposable diapers and tampons are also in demand. 

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FAMILY HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE @ the STARK'S on FRIDAY, OCT. 28 beginning at 5pm!!!

 

All church members and GUESTS are invited! 

 

There will be hotdogs, chili, s'mores, water and soda provided!

Pumpkin face painting for children. 

 

Bring your own flashlights, lawnchairs and sticks for roasting marshmallows!

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CIRCUIT REFORMATION SERVICE SUNDAY OCTOBER 30, 2pm, at TRINITY, TROY!!!

 

Those who grew up in the Lutheran Church may remember a day when the area Reformation service was a very popular thing that everyone went to!  it was a special time of gathering together as Lutherans to celebrate what we all have in common, the grace, mercy, and peace of Christ! 

 

Let's make it like that again!  Mark you calendars and come to this special service!!

 

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GOODIES FOR U is OUR MISSION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Thrivent is helping with packing care packages in Novmeber to be sent to our troops If you care to contribute financially to G4U, make your check payable to St Johns.  use an envelope clearly marked with G4U. 

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CPH IS HAVING it's FALL BIBLE SALE

The Lutheran Study Bible, The Children's Story Bible,  and many other popular Bibles are on sale.  Call Marilyn if you want to order.  You can also go to CPH.org to check them out. 

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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! 

November

19-

 

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

 

27-

 

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

For THE FAMILY OF LEW BUELTMANN as we celebrate his eternal life today. 

 

For COLEEN BOTTORFF who is recovering well at her daughter's house after surgery. 

 

For LIL WINTER who is recovering well after heart surgery.

  

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering well at St Joseph's Hospital Rehab.

 

For RUTH CANTRELL who is going through radiation treatments every day this week.    

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

   

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.   

       

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Linda Schmidt Otto Don't know if this works into a sermon, but I thought it was pretty cute - If nothing else, it made me grin! From a Posting on the Saint Louis Cardinals' Rally Squirrel's page... Prayer for Saturday night: "Our Father who art in St. Louis, Baseball be thy game. Thy will be done,the World Series will be won, on the field, as well as in the bullpen. Give us this day our hot bats & forgive us on our errors, as we forgive those who homerun against us. Lead us not into defeat, but...help us BEAT THE RANGERS. In the name of the best fans in baseball, Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Roger Maris, Dizzy Dean, Albert Pujols, our Rally Squirrel, Fredbird, & the entire Cardinals team......AMEN" Linda View Conversation on Facebook · Reply to this email to message Linda Schmidt Otto.