St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO: June 2012

July 9, 7PM, Westfield House, Cambridge, England at Trinity

A message from Pastor Clow at Trinity, Wellsville.....

Call him at 573-544-8441 if you would like to attend or wouldjust like more info.

Greetings all,

At Trinity Lutheran, outside of Wellsville, MO, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Mumme, tutor at Westfield House in Cambridge England will be speaking about the incredible opportunities that exist for international Lutheranism at this small house of theological study. He will also outline ways that we can help and support the training of Lutheran pastors who will serve in places like Madagascar and Finland, among others.

The presentation is scheduled for 7PM, July 9th.

Trinity is located on Trinity Church Road. Here is a link to a map. http://trinitylutheranwellsville.org/?page_id=4

Please invite your congregations and any others you would think would like to come. Information about Westfield House follows.

Thank you,
Keith Clow

Westfield House is the seminary for the Ev. Luth. Church of England. The House is attached to Fitzwilliam College of Cambridge University. Along with hosting students from St. Louis and Ft. Wayne seminaries for a year study abroad program and European Lutheran seminary students, Westfield hosts students from as far away and diverse backgrounds as India and Madagascar. During the 2011-2012 academic year, staff, faculty and students represented 14 different nationalities! A brief history from the Westfield House website follows:

Westfield House is the theological college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE).

History

The House was built more than a century before its inauguration as a house of theological studies on the 22nd of February, 1962. It is situated at 30 Huntingdon Road, opposite New Hall and Fitzwilliam College, about half a mile from the city centre. Fitzwilliam is the college of the University of Cambridge to which Westfield House is attached.

The situation of Westfield House is fitting, for the first Lutheran studies in England took place in Cambridge. English Reformers such as Robert Barnes, Hugh Latimer, and Thomas Bilney gathered to read and discuss the writings of Martin Luther in the White Horse Inn, not far from the site of Westfield House today.

The programme of theological studies in Cambridge, sponsored by the ELCE, has its roots in the work of the late Dr William Arndt in the 1950s. The formal beginning was brought a step closer by the appointment of Normal Nagel as the first Preceptor in 1958. In 1969 the academic staff at Westfield increased by the addition of a Tutor to allow more teaching within the House itself. In 1998 a second Tutor was added.

Purpose

The primary purpose of Westfield House is to equip students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a centre of theological studies, it also seeks to serve the Lutheran Church, both in this country and overseas, by the promotion of Christian learning at all levels. It provides theological education withim the framework of a confessional Lutheran perspective, and offers resources that further an understanding of that perspective. Besides the academic staff, these resources are principally contained in the small, but carefully assembled library. It is the only significant Lutheran library in the country.

Projector Schedule updated 9:30am June 29

Thank you Pam Bueltmann!!!

Still a lot of dates that need to be filled up!!!! KEEP EM COMING!!!

I am going to put the calendar for the whole rest of the year together so I don't have to do it again till 2013!! Please fill in as many dates as you can!!!

July 7- Pamb
July 8- 8:30-    Julie Schaumberg                     11-

July 14- Mckenzie
July 15- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

July 21- Pamb
July 22- 8:30-  Don and Ann Panhorst                     11-

July 28-
July 29- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

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Aug 5- 8:30- Denise Schlesselmann                       11- Mckenzie

Aug 11- Mckenzie
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Dec. 5- (Midweek Advent 1) Mckenzie

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Dec. 12- (Midweek Advent 2) Mckenzie

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Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm    Mckenzie                        11pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

A statement from Synod President Harrison regarding today's Supreme Court Ruling

LCMS President Issues Statement in Response to
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Legislation

ST. LOUIS, June 28, 2012—In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today to largely let stand the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, issued the following statement:

"In light of today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), we remain opposed to the controversial birth control mandate, which is one of the requirements included in the law.

"The Court's decision today guarantees that we will continue to bring awareness to the threat to religious liberty represented by the birth control mandate, which requires virtually all health plans, including those of religious organizations, to cover birth control drugs and products that could cause the death of the unborn. We are opposed to the birth control mandate because it runs counter to the biblical truth of the sanctity of human life and creates a conflict of conscience for religious employers and insurers, who face steep penalties for non-compliance based upon their religious convictions.

"We will continue to stand with those who have filed suit in the many religious freedom cases pending against the birth control mandate. Through education and civic advocacy, we will continue to educate the public about the vital necessity of protecting our First Amendment right to act according to the tenets of our faith. We remain steadfast in our opposition to the birth control mandate and will continue working to ensure our right to refrain from paying for products and services that conflict with our doctrine about the sanctity of all human life.

"And, regardless of the Court's decision on the health care reform law, we in the LCMS will continue to uphold the sanctity of all human life while we care for the sick and work to restore the health and well-being of people in our communities and around the world."

Projector Schedule updated 5:35pm June 28

Thank you Denise Schlesselmann and Terry McKenzie!!!

KEEP EM COMING!!!

Thank you Don and Ann!!!

I am going to put the calendar for the whole rest of the year together so I don't have to do it again till 2013!! Please fill in as many dates as you can!!!

July 7-
July 8- 8:30-    Julie Schaumberg                     11-

July 14- Mckenzie
July 15- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

July 21-
July 22- 8:30-  Don and Ann Panhorst                     11-

July 28-
July 29- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 4-
Aug 5- 8:30- Denise Schlesselmann                       11- Mckenzie

Aug 11- Mckenzie
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Aug 18-
Aug 19- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

Aug 25-
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Dec. 5- (Midweek Advent 1) Mckenzie

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Dec. 12- (Midweek Advent 2) Mckenzie

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Dec. 19- (Midweek Advent 3) mckenzie

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Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm    Mckenzie                        11pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

Projector Schedule

KEEP EM COMING!!!

Thank you Don and Ann!!!

I am going to put the calendar for the whole rest of the year together so I don't have to do it again till 2013!! Please fill in as many dates as you can!!!

July 7-
July 8- 8:30-    Julie Schaumberg                     11-

July 14-
July 15- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

July 21-
July 22- 8:30-  Don and Ann Panhorst                     11-

July 28-
July 29- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

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Aug 18-
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Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm                            11pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

Projector Schedule

KEEP EM COMING!!!

Thank you Julie!!!

I am going to put the calendar for the whole rest of the year together so I don't have to do it again till 2013!! Please fill in as many dates as you can!!!

July 7-
July 8- 8:30-    Julie Schaumberg                     11-

July 14-
July 15- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

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July 28-
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Dec. 19- (Midweek Advent 3)

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Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm                            11pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

Projector Schedule

It is that time again..... This weekend is the last weekend I have people signed up to do the projector.

I am going to put the calendar for the whole rest of the year together so I don't have to do it again till 2013!! Please fill in as many dates as you can!!!

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Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm                            11pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

Thursday, June 28, 2012

DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Hebrews 13:17

The Lutheran Hour is the oldest Gospel radio broadcast in the world.

When our broadcast first went on the air, many churches were worried people would stay at home and stop coming to church. To everyone's surprise just the opposite took place. The broadcast told people what Lutherans believed, and they decided to find out more about the church.

That's why so many churches had signs which read, "The Church of The Lutheran Hour." (You can still get one of those signs.)

But times change. Apparently, today there are many people who are staying at home on Sundays and watching the gaggle of high-profile televangelists. As you know, these broadcasts feature a charismatic preacher; impressive music; great, smiling crowds; and no obvious congregational fighting. That combination makes these on-air "churches" quite appealing.

This takes me to a question asked recently by The Christian Post. They wondered: can such a broadcast take the place of a local church? If you don't mind, I'd like to answer that question. Ready? Here goes. The answer is ... no.

That's it: no. We can preach to the unbeliever, and we can support the message of a local parish. We can take the Gospel to places where it is banned and forbidden. We can speak to your shut-ins, your sick, your dying, your vacationers, your college kids, and a host of others.

But, neither Reverend Seltz, nor any of his predecessors -- nor anybody else on the radio or television -- can take the place of your local congregation.

We can't baptize your family members. We can't instruct your children. We can't visit you in the hospital. We can't marry you. There's more: we don't know your problems, pains or victories; we don't hear your confession or share the Lord's absolution or His body and blood.

We don't bury you when you die.

Want to hear more? Okay, here's more: listening or watching at home doesn't allow you to strengthen -- or be strengthened by -- your neighbors. It doesn't allow you to support the church in your own neighborhood, and it doesn't allow Holy Spirit-given gifts to be used in a fellowship that needs you -- and you need them. This is why we pray for these local churches and those who don't think those churches are needed.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, be with and bless the words and work of resident pastors and parishes. Grant them the gifts that will touch the local lost with the wonderful salvation of our crucified and risen Savior. This I ask in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who is Micah's intended audience? Judah

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Why did Israel and Syria join forces against Judah in 2 Kings 15?

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CATECHISM:
Question: Why was it necessary for our Savior to be true man?

Answer: Christ had to be true man in order to

a. act in our place under the law and fulfill it for us (active obedience);

b. be able to suffer and die for our guilt because we failed to keep the law (passive obedience).

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CALENDAR:

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:

PRAISE BAND "AVENUE OF THE SAINTS" TO BE HERE TO LEAD WORSHIP ON JULY 8!!

Cory Tobias (one of the funeral directors at Martin funeral home) and his bandmate Bill Rowe will be here to lead worship for us at our 11am service on Sunday July 8. They play a lot of the music you would hear on 99.1 Joy FM and are very good at it. Come and listen and join in their inspirational music ministry and hear the good news!

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SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME CHANGES THIS SUNDAY!!! EARLY SERVICE BEGINS AT 8:30!!!!!

Hopefully I will see you all here at one of our worship services!!! Even though Summer Vacation is here, don't take a vacation from worship!!!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY!! KIDS LEAVE FROM CHURCH TO GO TO KEN WAGNER'S HOUSE AT 9:45!!! ICE CREAM SERVED AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETE!!

All kids who show up for Sunday school this SUnday will get a treat. They will get to go out to Ken Wagner's house (just a mile down the road in Woodrigde subdivision) to clean up his yard of branches, sticks and old leaves. The kids will leave from church around 9:45 and return to church around 10:30 for an ICE CREAM TREAT!!! YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT! ICE CREAM DURING SUNDAY SCHOOL!

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!! 5:30-8pm each night!!! Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"

(Call or email Karin Klaustermeier, Christy Winn, or Naomi Johnson to volunteer to help out or to sign up your kids.)

We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water.

Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able! This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
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THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know. Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!! Thank you!!
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ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IS Warrenton Community Home Repair Ministry.

This organization helps needy families or individuals make their dwellings safer or more livable. This gives us the opportunity to use our time, talents, and treasure. For those unable to participate with time or talents, donations are accepted for project materials. Continue to watch this email and your bulletin for opportunities to serve in this way when projects become available. If you care to donat eto this worthwhile ministry you may use a designated envelope celarly marked for this ministry.

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PRAYERS:

For DOLORES DEBLAZE who is goiing to see the doctor today to get the results of a CAT scan and to find out about further courses of treatment for her cancer.

For GENE SIEBOLD as he has begun cheomotherapy treatments for esophogeal cancer.

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is struggling with his chemotherapy.

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is now at Jonesburg Nursing Home recovering from heart troubles.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is continuing her therapy at Troy Nursing Home.

help with the Gospel reading for this weekend

I need about four people on Saturday, and for different people on Sunday to help me do the Gospel reading. Anyone interested in helping me be a bit creative?

Reply asap!

Monday, June 25, 2012

DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." Romans 12:17-19

Author's Note: Please do not share this devotion with children before having given it an advanced reading. Use your discretion as the topic addressed is adult in nature.

There are times when it is difficult to be a Christian.

One of those times was covered in the news a week or so ago. It seems a Shiner, Texas, family was having a get-together for friends and family. Most people were outside the house while the family's four-year-old daughter and a 47-year-old family acquaintance were inside.

The girl's father ran into the house when he heard his daughter scream. There he found the guest trying to molest his child. The father stopped the molestation by hitting the man. He hit the man hard enough and long enough that the man died.

Looking back on what he did, the father says he feels terrible. It was not his intent to kill. Evaluating the event (as of this writing), the police have not arrested the dad. Although the investigation continues, they have said, "You have a right to defend your daughter."

Every father and mother who has read that story has stopped and asked, "What would I have done in that man's situation?" Christian parents, knowing that God has told us to pray for our enemies and avoid taking vengeance, must add that compelling factor to their consideration.

There are times when it is difficult to be a Christian.

As a father with two daughters, I hope I would have stopped the incident and turned the man over to the authorities. That's what I hope I would have done.

But I am a father, and I have a temper, and I know that sometimes such perverts avoid punishment. I am a father and I know that someone who does such a thing once will often repeat his offense a second time and a third and a ....

You understand. Yes, there are times when it is difficult to be a Christian.

This is also why I need God's help in being a good Christian all the time and not just when it's easy, convenient or when I am in control. Like the Savior, I always need to be about the Father's business.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, grant me the wisdom and faithfulness to follow Your will and not my natural inclinations. This I ask in the Name of Jesus who set His wishes aside, so I might be saved. Amen
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Athaliah? Athaliah was the wife of Jehoram who led a rebellion and was eventually killed because of it.

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TODAY's QUIZ: Who is Micah's intended audience?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What two natures, therefore, are united in the one person of Jesus Christ?

Answer: The divine and human natures are united in Jesus Christ. hsi personal union began when he became man (incarnation) and continues forever.

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CALENDAR:

Mon- nothing

Tues- Bible class 11:30-12:15; ALPHA 6:30-8:15;

SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY!! KIDS LEAVE FROM CHURCH TO GO TO KEN WAGNER'S HOUSE AT 9:45!!! ICE CREAM SERVED AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETE!!

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SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME CHANGES THIS SUNDAY!!! EARLY SERVICE BEGINS AT 8:30!!!!!

Hopefully I will see you all here at one of our worship services!!! Even though Summer Vacation is here, don't take a vacation from worship!!!

(Call or email Karin Klaustermeier, Christy Winn, or Naomi Johnson to volunteer to help out or to sign up your kids.)

We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water.

Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able! This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
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THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know. Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!! Thank you!!
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MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14 THIS WEEK IS THE LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP!! EVERYONE MUST BE SIGNED UP BY FRIDAY!!!

There is still room for just about anyone to go!!! You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent.

Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go! It is going to be a great time.

Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there.

We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!! NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY! There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability! I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
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ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IS Warrenton Community Home Repair Ministry.

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PRAYERS:

For GENE SIEBOLD as he has begun cheomotherapy treatments for esophogeal cancer.

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is struggling with his chemotherapy

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is now at Jonesburg Nursing Home recovering from heart troubles.

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is continuing her therapy at Troy Nursing Home.

Ramp builders needed

Our mission for this month is Warrenton Community Home Repair Ministry, and there may be opportunity for some you to serve in this ministry soon. A man will probably need a ramp to be built in the next few weeks. (It is not absolutely for sure yet.)

Please call Alan Hofeldt if you would be interested in helping with this very worthwhile cause 456-3070 or email him at alanhofeldt@yahoo.com.

God's blessings to all!
Pastor Klaustermeier

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

DEVOTION:

Pilate went out again and said to them, "See, I am bringing Him out to you that you may know that I find no guilt in Him." So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Behold the man!" When the chief priests and the officers saw Him, they cried out, "Crucify Him, crucify Him!" Pilate said to them, "Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no guilt in Him." John 19:4-6

In the above text you hear Pilate's verdict concerning Jesus.

The Roman procurator was quite right when he declared Jesus to be innocent of any wrongdoing. Indeed, Jesus is the only person in the world's history who could make and be worthy of such a claim.

Jesus was innocent, while you and I and everyone else are sinners.

That is a fact which we prefer to cover up rather than admit. Just how far we are willing to go to hide our sins was shown recently by Nikkolaus McCarthy from New York.

State Police claim they first noticed McCarthy when he was riding his motorcycle. He came to their attention because at the time he was doing 166 miles per hour. An officer finally managed to get the cycle's license plate number when McCarthy had to slow down because of traffic.

McCarthy knew the police were on to him, but that didn't stop him from trying to cover his sin. Rather than receiving a summons, the cyclist sped off and achieved a speed in excess of 170 miles per hour.

Just to give you a reference point, a small Cessna airplane cruises at a speed somewhere between 120 and 160 miles per hour.

This all goes to prove, we human beings don't like to admit our sin. Adam and Eve hid from God in the garden; Cain buried Abel's body so his crime of murder might go undetected. All of us have our ways of pretending we're innocent as freshly fallen snow.

But we're not innocent, are we? We all have our sins -- big sins, little sins, public sins, and those stomach-wrenching private sins. Worst of all, by our own power we cannot erase or pay for the smallest of sins.

This is precisely why we need a Savior.

That Savior comes to us in Jesus. By His perfect life, which fulfilled the Law and rejected Satan's temptations, Jesus did what we could not. In His suffering and death, He paid the price our transgressions had earned. Now, with faith in the risen Redeemer, we are given forgiveness and the powerful assurance we have been readmitted into God's family of the saved.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, forgive me for trying to cover my sin rather than repenting of them. Create a penitent heart within me, a heart which calls out, "Lord have mercy!" Then because of Jesus' sacrifice, may I be raised up to give thanks for what He has done. In Jesus' Name. Amen. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Athaliah? The mother of Ahaziah, who when she found out her son was dead, usurped the throne and proceeded to destroy the whole royal family o fthe house of Judah. She reigned terror on the house of Judah for six years.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Jehu?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What two natures, therefore, are united in the one person of Jesus Christ?

Answer: The divine and human natures are united in Jesus Christ. This personal union began when He became man (incarnation) and continues forever.

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CALENDAR:

Wed- NEWSLETTER DEADLINE (Get all your newsletter stuff in!!!)

Thurs- nothing
Fri- Pastor and family leave on vacation
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:

POOL PARTY FOR INCOMING 7th and 8th GRADERS TONIGHT 5-8pm AT THE HARGROVES!!!

Come and join us for some swimming and Scripture! Parents are welcome to stick around if they wish!

Address is 616 College Ave (Two streets after the Kroger stoplight as you are going south.) Very close to Daniel Boone and Blackhawk.

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KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL DO A SERVICE PROJECT DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR ON SUNDAY, JULY 1.

Our Sunday school service project will be to help to clean up Ken Wagner's yard of sticks, weeds and brush. Meet at church at 9:45. Kids will return to church by 10:50.

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20-30 GROUP GET TOGETHER ON JUNE 30 at 6PM!!

Please email, text or call Pastor to tell him you are coming and what food you will be bringing for the potluck.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school.

Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are! God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time GOD IS GOOD!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!! 5:30-8pm each night!!! Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"

We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water.

Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able! This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
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CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!! Mark your calendars now! You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning. Or you can do ALL THREE! It is all up to you! If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
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THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know. Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!! Thank you!!
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MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!! You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent.

Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go! It is going to be a great time.

Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there.

We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!! NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY! There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability! I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
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ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IS Warrenton Community Home Repair Ministry.

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PRAYERS:

A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR JONAS BORCHERT, whose cancer is in remission!!!!

For GENE SIEBOLD as he has begun cheomotherapy treatments for esophogeal cancer.

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week.

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, as he has his second round of chemo this week.

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as he has finished his treatments for cancer and is awaiting tests to see if they have done the job.

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars from a broken hip.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

DEVOTION:

But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. Galatians 1:8

Iran's theologians are as happy as can be.

They have achieved this blissful state because they are prophesying -- they are promising -- that Christianity is about to fall to pieces.

They have come to this conclusion because of a book: The Barnabas Bible. The Barnabas Bible is a volume that surfaced when the country of Turkey broke open a smuggling ring.

According to the Iranian news service, the book which is written on animal hide and in the ancient Syriac language, says Jesus was never crucified, that He was not the Son of God, and that Jesus Himself stated that Islam is the final and right religion.

Wow! That's a lot to digest ... and if it's true, something that could destroy Christianity.

Should you be worried? Not in the least. You'll see why when I tell you the rest of the story.

Scripture does indeed say there was a fellow named Barnabas. The Bible also tells us that Barnabas, one of the earliest of the Christians, traveled with St. Paul and was an influential leader in the early church.

If that Barnabas had written the Gospel of Barnabas, it might indeed call for a second look.

But that Barnabas didn't write this gospel. The book wasn't written until the fifth or sixth century after Christ.

All of this means the document was authored by someone who wanted to change or destroy Christianity. He felt the easiest way to do that would be to claim he was the scriptural Barnabas.

It isn't the first time that kind of con job has been done, and it probably won't be the last.

This is why, no matter how many times Satan tries to fool us, we should hear St. Paul's words. He wrote, "even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him stand accursed."

My friend, God's Word still stands.

No matter what Iran's theologians might hope: the Holy Spirit-inspired Word remains true, and the Savior is the sacrifice who has saved our souls.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the world is working so very hard at discrediting the Bible and undermining the Savior's sacrifice. We pray the Holy Spirit may move these hearts from rebellion to redemption. I ask this in Jesus' Name. Amen
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How did Jehoram die? "In the course of time, at the end of the second year, his bowels came out because of the disease, and he died in great pain. His people made no great fire in his honor as they had done for his fathers. he passed away to no one's regret, and was buried in teh City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings." 2 Chronicles 21:19,20 (Good job Doug!)

You could also say that Joran (who was sometimes called Jehoram) died in battle, shot between the shoulders by Jehu's arrow. 2 Kings 9:21 (Good job Dianne)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Athaliah?

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CATECHISM:
Question: How do you know that Jesus Christ is also true man?
Answer: Because the Scriptures

a. clearly call him a man

b. say that he has a human body and soul.

c. speak of his human, but sinless, feelings and actions.

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CALENDAR:

Tues- Bible class 11:30-12:15; ALPHA 6:30-8:15; Trustees meeting 7pm

Wed- NEWSLETTER DEADLINE (Get all your newsletter stuff in!!!)

THANK YOU FROM PAUL AND MARY SUE TOEDEBUSCH

A big thank you to all of you who have sent cards, letters, and emails, as well as all of the wonderful prayers that many have sent to God on our behalf. It is all greatly appreciated. God's blessings to you all

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KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Sunday school will meet in the preschool room this Sunday to paint suncatchers and watch the Good Samaritan story. Bring your kids to have fun and learn more about Jesus! Don't take a summer vacation from worship, faith, and the church!