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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