DEVOTION: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8
Do you ever get amazed at the things people will do to see their names appear in the Guinness World Record Book?
I do, but this is one record I didn't mind. Maybe you agree. Let me see how long it takes before you can guess what this record is.
Clue number one - Wishing to celebrate its 100th anniversary, this record was set by Thorntons in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.
Clue number two - This record weighed in at 12,770 pounds and was 13 feet square.
Clue number three - Although it took months of planning, it was put together by 50 people over a ten-hour period of time.
Do you have it yet?
The record we're talking about is the world's largest chocolate bar. After it was poured it took three days for the thing to cool off.
Of course, there is one little, tiny question: what do you do with a chocolate bar that weighs in at over six tons? The people at Thorntons have thought of that, too. They're going to get a bunch of axes, chop it up, give it to customers and sell it off in pieces to support various charities.
Six tons of chocolate.
Even the most voracious of chocolate addicts would be hard pressed to put a dent in that thing.
This is pretty much the way it is for sinners and God's grace. We all know that each of us sins a lot. Multiply each of our sins by almost six billion people and you've got a mountain of transgressions: a mountain which seems insurmountable ... is insurmountable for folks like us.
But God is not a person like us. His love has no limitations. His grace is beyond calculation.
Because that is so, when Jesus shouldered our sins and took them to the cross, there was no contest. Jesus eliminated those sins, even as He died our death.
With His resurrection He has shown to all the world the insurmountable goodness of God's love.
It is a record which will never be broken. As the Scripture says, "Greater love has no man than this ..." (see John 15:13).
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the psalmist said, "Oh, how abundant is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You and worked for those who take refuge in You ... (Psalm 31:19a). Truly, dear Lord, there is no one who can come close to the goodness and grace You have given to us in our Redeemer. May I always see how wonderful He is and how blessed I am. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
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Do you ever get amazed at the things people will do to see their names appear in the Guinness World Record Book?
I do, but this is one record I didn't mind. Maybe you agree. Let me see how long it takes before you can guess what this record is.
Clue number one - Wishing to celebrate its 100th anniversary, this record was set by Thorntons in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.
Clue number two - This record weighed in at 12,770 pounds and was 13 feet square.
Clue number three - Although it took months of planning, it was put together by 50 people over a ten-hour period of time.
Do you have it yet?
The record we're talking about is the world's largest chocolate bar. After it was poured it took three days for the thing to cool off.
Of course, there is one little, tiny question: what do you do with a chocolate bar that weighs in at over six tons? The people at Thorntons have thought of that, too. They're going to get a bunch of axes, chop it up, give it to customers and sell it off in pieces to support various charities.
Six tons of chocolate.
Even the most voracious of chocolate addicts would be hard pressed to put a dent in that thing.
This is pretty much the way it is for sinners and God's grace. We all know that each of us sins a lot. Multiply each of our sins by almost six billion people and you've got a mountain of transgressions: a mountain which seems insurmountable ... is insurmountable for folks like us.
But God is not a person like us. His love has no limitations. His grace is beyond calculation.
Because that is so, when Jesus shouldered our sins and took them to the cross, there was no contest. Jesus eliminated those sins, even as He died our death.
With His resurrection He has shown to all the world the insurmountable goodness of God's love.
It is a record which will never be broken. As the Scripture says, "Greater love has no man than this ..." (see John 15:13).
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the psalmist said, "Oh, how abundant is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You and worked for those who take refuge in You ... (Psalm 31:19a). Truly, dear Lord, there is no one who can come close to the goodness and grace You have given to us in our Redeemer. May I always see how wonderful He is and how blessed I am. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Timothy? He was the first "pastor" to the church in Ephesus, and really the first overseer in training mentioned in the Scriptures. He was very young when he started, probably a teenager. His mother Lois and his grandmother Eunice were the ones who taught him all about the Lord Jesus as well as Paul.
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Timothy? He was the first "pastor" to the church in Ephesus, and really the first overseer in training mentioned in the Scriptures. He was very young when he started, probably a teenager. His mother Lois and his grandmother Eunice were the ones who taught him all about the Lord Jesus as well as Paul.
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TODAY'S QUESTION: Who was Gallio?
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CATECHISM:
4th commandment: Honor your father and mother.
Question: What promise does God attach to this commandment?
Answer: ...that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9am; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- midweek Advent supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:45
Thurs- Ruth Cantrel visitation 9-11; funeral 11; luncheon to follow
Fri- Jonesburg Nursing Home worship 10:30
Sat- Branson trip leaves 7am; Sunday school Christmas program practice 9:11am; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; 4-7 grade choir practice 4pm; instrumentalist practice 5pm; group returns from Branson 7:30pm
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NEWS:
NEWS:
RUTH CANTRELL VISITATION AND FUNERAL AT St. JOHN'S IS THURSDAY
visitation- 9-11
funeral- 11
luncehon following the funeral
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THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 is the first Midweek Advent dinner and worship.
If your elder is John Hachtel, Don Turnure, or Dave Tinnin you are responsible for bringing a side dish, and a salad or dessert for our first dinner. Your elder will be calling you in the days and weeks ahead.
We will be having a special interview with Eve as part of our worship at 7pm!
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GIVING TREE IS UP!!
Please pick an ornament or two off of the tree. Keep the red ornament for your yourself and sign your name on the corresponding white ornament. Do not feel as though you have to get everything ont he list. Just use common sense. Bring gifts back to church by Dec. 11.
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BUY A POINSETTIA FOR THE ALTAR CHRISTMAS IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF SOMEONE!!
Please sign the sheet in the narthex by Wednesday, Deember 14. They are $12.50 each.
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A MOMENT OF GRACE FLORIST IS DONATING 10% oF EACH ST. JOHN'S MEMBER'S SALE BACK TO THE CHURCH
Each time you purchase flowers and other gifts from A MOMENT OF GRACE and tell them you are a member at St. John's, the church receives a tithe from them. A Moment of Grace is located at 511 N Hwy 47 and the phone number is 456-9334.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY 9-11am!!
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4-7 GRADE CHOIR PRACTICE iS SUNDAY at 4pm
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KID'S INSTRUMENTALIST PRACTICE is SUNDAY at 5pm!!
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For THE FAMILY OF RUTH CANTRELL as they mourn her passing from death to eternal life.
For JERRY PEZOLD who is recovering after an emergency apendectomy
For BONNIE FRENZIA who is hospitalized with complications due to pain medication and also has a bit of pneumonia.
For RICH (son of Burket Fickle - she works for Dr. Brady DDS here in Warrenton). He has been, and is, very sick and keeps running high fevers and they don't seem to find out what is causing his illness.
For KEN WAGNER who is at St. Joes in St Charles, and is going through physical therapy after a fractured vertebrae in his neck.
For BILL SAGER former member of St. Johns who is recovering from a stroke.
For JANICE MCKENZIE who is having trouble w/ breathing and is undergoing tests.
For ED KOHRS who is at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield
For Robyn McNew's cousin MARY KUTRIP who is dealing with terminal cancer and has quit doing treatments for it.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
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