Please pray for a dear friend of mine who lost her baby today due to a missed pregnancy? Thank you.
Christy
Christy
11 years ago
St. John's Group Email Thursday, August 11, 2011
DEVOTION: So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and she ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6
If you ever want to see some fur fly, all you need to do is say, "Our state fair has the biggest state fair in the country."
But size isn't the only part of their state fair that people like to brag about.
They'll fight about who has the best state fair, who has the most fun state fair, who has the most educational state fair and, of course, there is always who has the most interesting, fattening, really bad-for-you food.
Let's see, Wisconsin has chocolate-covered bacon on a stick. Texas has fried beer. Massachusetts offers fried jelly beans, and North Carolina has a "koolickle." (You probably could guess, but I'll tell you anyway: a koolickle is a pickle soaked in Kool-Aid.)
To my way of thinking, this year the food to beat is the "Big Kahuna Donut Burger" being served up at the New York State Fair. For a little more than five dollars you can get a quarter-pound hamburger sandwiched between halves of a grilled, glazed donut.
Add a few extras like a little cheese, some bacon, lettuce, onion, relish and you've just gulped down 1,500 calories. That should provide enough energy to see the entire New York State Fair -- with Connecticut and Rhode Island thrown in for free.
Now we all know that such things aren't all that good for us, but sometimes we just can't help taking a big, juicy bite from the temptation which has been placed before us: sort of like Eve and Adam, sort of like all of their children.
There is no doubt about it: out there somewhere is a temptation with our name on it. Satan and the world have spent considerable time putting together the proper list of ingredients which -- when presented at the right time and in the right manner -- will tempt our spiritual palate and seduce us into sinning.
We are sinners. This means we need a Savior.
No, we don't need a Savior from the Big Kahuna Donut Burger; we need a Savior from sin, our sins, all of them.
It is to be that Savior which motivated God's Son to enter this world. He came to be our Savior because He was the only One who could do the job. Only He could resist temptation; only He could fulfill the Commandments; only He was big enough, powerful enough and holy enough to pick up our sins and pay their price upon the cross.
His third-day resurrection from the dead is our assurance that all who believe on Him as Savior will be forgiven, freed and given life eternal.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, for sending Your Son to be my Savior from sin, I give thanks. May I resist temptation and glorify His Name. It is in His Holy Name I pray. Amen. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Shemaiah? A false prophet hired to discredit Nehemiah, and who opposed Jeremiah. 1 Chronicles, Jeremiah
DOUG HERZOG, SEVEN DAY CHAMPION
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
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If you ever want to see some fur fly, all you need to do is say, "Our state fair has the biggest state fair in the country."
But size isn't the only part of their state fair that people like to brag about.
They'll fight about who has the best state fair, who has the most fun state fair, who has the most educational state fair and, of course, there is always who has the most interesting, fattening, really bad-for-you food.
Let's see, Wisconsin has chocolate-covered bacon on a stick. Texas has fried beer. Massachusetts offers fried jelly beans, and North Carolina has a "koolickle." (You probably could guess, but I'll tell you anyway: a koolickle is a pickle soaked in Kool-Aid.)
To my way of thinking, this year the food to beat is the "Big Kahuna Donut Burger" being served up at the New York State Fair. For a little more than five dollars you can get a quarter-pound hamburger sandwiched between halves of a grilled, glazed donut.
Add a few extras like a little cheese, some bacon, lettuce, onion, relish and you've just gulped down 1,500 calories. That should provide enough energy to see the entire New York State Fair -- with Connecticut and Rhode Island thrown in for free.
Now we all know that such things aren't all that good for us, but sometimes we just can't help taking a big, juicy bite from the temptation which has been placed before us: sort of like Eve and Adam, sort of like all of their children.
There is no doubt about it: out there somewhere is a temptation with our name on it. Satan and the world have spent considerable time putting together the proper list of ingredients which -- when presented at the right time and in the right manner -- will tempt our spiritual palate and seduce us into sinning.
We are sinners. This means we need a Savior.
No, we don't need a Savior from the Big Kahuna Donut Burger; we need a Savior from sin, our sins, all of them.
It is to be that Savior which motivated God's Son to enter this world. He came to be our Savior because He was the only One who could do the job. Only He could resist temptation; only He could fulfill the Commandments; only He was big enough, powerful enough and holy enough to pick up our sins and pay their price upon the cross.
His third-day resurrection from the dead is our assurance that all who believe on Him as Savior will be forgiven, freed and given life eternal.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, for sending Your Son to be my Savior from sin, I give thanks. May I resist temptation and glorify His Name. It is in His Holy Name I pray. Amen. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Shemaiah? A false prophet hired to discredit Nehemiah, and who opposed Jeremiah. 1 Chronicles, Jeremiah
DOUG HERZOG, SEVEN DAY CHAMPION
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How long was Zedekiah king?
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Thurs- Little Lambs Open House 6-8pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- GOLF TOURNEY (registration begins at 7:30; shotgun start at 8; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elders 11:30
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NEWS:
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elders 11:30
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NEWS:
FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY AT THE HENDERSHOT'S HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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EVERY QUARTER OF A YEAR OR SO I NEED TO FILL UP A SCHEDULE FOR PEOPLE TO RUN THE COMPUTER AND PROJECTOR FOR OUR WORSHIP SERVICES. ALL IT REQUIRES IS THAT YOU PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE WORSHIP SERVICE. PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY SO I CAN GET THIS SCHEDULE FILLED UP AND DONE!! Thank you!!
August
6- mckenzie
7- Sweet
13- Mauch
14- McDowell
20- Mauch
21- Panhorst
27-
28- Sweet
September
3- mckenzie
4- Panhorst
10-
11- Schaumberg
17-
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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GOLF OUTING THIS SATURDAY!!!!!!
32 players (19 paid) with 12 more "probable" but I need names! 20 hole sponsors paid and sign order is at the printer.
If you still want to play, sign up with Alan Hofeldt by calling him at 456-3070 or emailing at alanhofeldt@yahoo.com!
Thank you Alan for all of your hard work on this!!!
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MEN'S FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ, August 26!!
This is a time for men to come to the pavilion at church, bring your favorite food to grill along with a side to share and your favorite beverage. We will just hang out, maybe have a short devotion, get to know each other, and relax.
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LADIES RETREAT 9am-9pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 at the SCHIRRS
I don't know too much about this day, because I'm not a woman. What I do know is that the sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex and the ladies always have a wonderful time of fellowship, Bible study, and relaxation!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!
1. Sunday, August 28 HIGHWAY CLEAN UP right after church. After we are done cleaning up we are planning on going to the park for a picnic! Please come and bring a dish to share.
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- Fellowship and Bible study- 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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HOW MANY OF YOU GUYS ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT?
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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For ANGIE SCOTT, who had her gall bladder and an obstruction in her bile duct removed yesterday.
For ANGIE SCOTT, who had her gall bladder and an obstruction in her bile duct removed yesterday.
For LIL WINTER who is home from the hospital and doing much better. She will still have to have an MRI on her liver.
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT who is back at home, but will have to make a lot of trips to the hospital for infusions for the next few weeks.
For the HOWARD FAMILY at the death of their 15 month old son John. He was laid to rest this past Friday.
For PEGGY GILKEY who is having knee replacement surgery on the 18th
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
For EVELYN SHERMAN at Cedar Crest Rehab and Nursing in Washington for rehab on her 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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