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CATECHISM:
5th commandment: You shall not murder
Question: What does God promise in this commandment?
Answer:
a. God forbids us to take another person's life, (murder, abortion, euthanasia) or tot ake our own life (suicide).
b. God forbids us to hurt or harm our neighbor physically, that is, to do or say anything which may destroy, shorten, or make his or her life bitter.
c. God forbids us to keep anger and hatred in our hearts against our neighbor.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
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:
RUTH CANTRELL VISITATION AND FUNERAL AT St. JOHN'S IS TODAY
visitation- 9-11
funeral- 11
luncehon following the funeral
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NEXT WEDNESDAY, DEC 7 is the second Midweek Advent dinner and worship.
If your elder is Jim Rahn, SteveMcDowell, or Dave Winter 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 ABRAHAM 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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