DEVOTION:
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Romans 12:16-17
In Egypt, the Coptic Christian Church celebrates the Savior's birth on January 7th.
For many of our brothers and sisters remembering the anniversary of the Savior's arrival is a risky business. Last year 21 believers were killed at All Saints Church in Alexandria, and six were murdered during a Christmas Eve mass in the southern town of Nag Hammadi.
After a church attack in Aswan, thousands of believers came together in a Cairo march where they called for the government to assure justice and equal rights for the Savior's followers. Rather than finding a sympathetic ear, the military forces opened fire on the protesters and ran over them with armored vehicles.
Twenty-seven were killed in what is now known as the "Maspero Massacre."
That's the bad news; it's the kind of bad news that is part and parcel of a believer's life in many countries around the world.
Yes, that's the bad news, but it's not the only news. I'm pleased to share that there may actually be something positive happening for Egyptian Christians.
That positive comes from a group that calls itself the "Muslim Brotherhood." Members of the Brotherhood have said next Christmas they will help protect believers. Indeed, the Brotherhood has committed itself to forming local protection committees so "that the hands of sin do not ruin the festivities like they did several times under the old regime."
I applaud the Brotherhood for having taken a step in the right direction. It is an extraordinary gesture and, quite frankly, the first time I have heard of such a thing coming out of a predominantly Islamic country.
By God's grace, the Muslim Brotherhood has given an example that will be repeated in many other Islamic nations, where persecution directed against believers is both frequent and often fatal. Whether that religion's radical element will ever allow co-existence to be created is beyond our ability to predict or control.
But a lack of prophetic insight doesn't mean we can't take the problem to the Lord in prayer. We can ask the Lord to bless all the peacemakers, even as we pray the Holy Spirit will grant a strong faith to those who must continue to stand against persecution.
THE PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, today I give thanks for the religious freedom I enjoy. If it be possible, grant to all Your people the freedom and the willingness to worship the Savior who gave His life for their salvation. And if it is not possible for Your people to live in peace, grant them the courage to remain faithful. This I ask in the Name of the Lord of life, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: To where/who did Jacob flee after he tricked Esau into giving him the birthright? TO his uncle Laban. (Doug Herzog was first to answer this question!!!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Which of Joseph's brothers first suggested that they sell him into slavery instead of killing him?
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CATECHISM:
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Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Romans 12:16-17
In Egypt, the Coptic Christian Church celebrates the Savior's birth on January 7th.
For many of our brothers and sisters remembering the anniversary of the Savior's arrival is a risky business. Last year 21 believers were killed at All Saints Church in Alexandria, and six were murdered during a Christmas Eve mass in the southern town of Nag Hammadi.
After a church attack in Aswan, thousands of believers came together in a Cairo march where they called for the government to assure justice and equal rights for the Savior's followers. Rather than finding a sympathetic ear, the military forces opened fire on the protesters and ran over them with armored vehicles.
Twenty-seven were killed in what is now known as the "Maspero Massacre."
That's the bad news; it's the kind of bad news that is part and parcel of a believer's life in many countries around the world.
Yes, that's the bad news, but it's not the only news. I'm pleased to share that there may actually be something positive happening for Egyptian Christians.
That positive comes from a group that calls itself the "Muslim Brotherhood." Members of the Brotherhood have said next Christmas they will help protect believers. Indeed, the Brotherhood has committed itself to forming local protection committees so "that the hands of sin do not ruin the festivities like they did several times under the old regime."
I applaud the Brotherhood for having taken a step in the right direction. It is an extraordinary gesture and, quite frankly, the first time I have heard of such a thing coming out of a predominantly Islamic country.
By God's grace, the Muslim Brotherhood has given an example that will be repeated in many other Islamic nations, where persecution directed against believers is both frequent and often fatal. Whether that religion's radical element will ever allow co-existence to be created is beyond our ability to predict or control.
But a lack of prophetic insight doesn't mean we can't take the problem to the Lord in prayer. We can ask the Lord to bless all the peacemakers, even as we pray the Holy Spirit will grant a strong faith to those who must continue to stand against persecution.
THE PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, today I give thanks for the religious freedom I enjoy. If it be possible, grant to all Your people the freedom and the willingness to worship the Savior who gave His life for their salvation. And if it is not possible for Your people to live in peace, grant them the courage to remain faithful. This I ask in the Name of the Lord of life, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: To where/who did Jacob flee after he tricked Esau into giving him the birthright? TO his uncle Laban. (Doug Herzog was first to answer this question!!!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Which of Joseph's brothers first suggested that they sell him into slavery instead of killing him?
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CATECHISM:
8th commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
Question: What coveting does God forbid in the Ninth Commandment?
Answer:
Answer:
God forbids every sinful desire to get our neighbor's possessions openly or by trickery.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; Piano players meeting 6pm; council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid meeting 1pm; bells 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- nothing Fri- Pastor at PreLenten workshop at seminary
Sat- worship 5pm; TRIVIA 6pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; Bible Study and Sunday school 10:15
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NEWS:
NEWS:
TRIVIA NIGHT COMING UP SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 21, RIGHT AFTER CHURCH!!!!
Trivia Night! Sign up your team of 8 for the New Year's Trivia Night to be held January 21 immediately following the Saturday night service. $40 per team; bring drinks and snacks for your team. 50-50 raffle; proceeds to go to the Building Fund; winners will receive their entry fee back. For more information, call Lois Boeger at 456-8621. Call the church office to sign up!!!
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DOT DAEHNKE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11am, WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW.
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YOUTH SERVANT EVENT THIS SUMMER!!!!!! 8-12 GRADERS AND ADULT LEADERS WILL BE GOING TO JOPLIN, JULY 9-14!!!
All who want to go need to sign up. Directions on how to sign up are as follows:
1. Go to lutheranchurchcharities.org
2. Click on "volunteer in Joplin"
3. Go to bottom of page and click on "click here to register individually"
4. Fill out all of the required info. (Your group's name is St John's Warrenton, MO)
5. Click submit at the end of the page.
Let me know if you want to go. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!!!
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PROJECTOR SCHEDULE
KEEP ON FILLING UP THE LIST!! I APPRECIATE IT IMMENSELY!!
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New worship service starting on Sunday, January 29 at 11am.
BELOW AREE SOME QUESTIONS THAT HAVE COME UP AND THE ANSWERS TO THOSE QUESTIONS:
1. Will we need to change the usher schedule? Not at this time. For now we are going to treat it as we would a Saturday service as far as that is concerned. If it takes off and we find that ushers are necessary for this service we will change it later in the year.
2. Will this change the other services in any way? NO. Nothing about our other services will change. The 11am service is just an additional option for those who want it.
3. What kind of music will there be? It will be a variety of songs, (children's songs, contemporary songs, familiar songs), but the music will be different than our traditional services
2. Will this change the other services in any way? NO. Nothing about our other services will change. The 11am service is just an additional option for those who want it.
3. What kind of music will there be? It will be a variety of songs, (children's songs, contemporary songs, familiar songs), but the music will be different than our traditional services
What we ask of you from now until January 29 is that you support this endeavor, that you invite people who would, for whatever reason, like to attend this type of worship, and that you pray for this endeavor and for our church in general that it owuld be blessed beyond measure in 2012.
If you have any skills or talents that you feel would benefit this service please contact me at 359-1061.
Then on January 29, COME to the service and participate.
The vision is that this will be a great blessing to our church and that it will fit the needs of young families, kids, teenagers, and the young at heart so that we can bring more people into the body of Christ this year than ever before.
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PASTOR NOW HAS TEXTING ON HIS PHONE
If you have any skills or talents that you feel would benefit this service please contact me at 359-1061.
Then on January 29, COME to the service and participate.
The vision is that this will be a great blessing to our church and that it will fit the needs of young families, kids, teenagers, and the young at heart so that we can bring more people into the body of Christ this year than ever before.
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PASTOR NOW HAS TEXTING ON HIS PHONE
I know it is about five years too late, but I have finally joined the 21st century's most used form of communication. If texting is the best way to communicate with you, I urge you to give me your cell phone number so I can communicate better with you in 2012. I am even thinking of sending out a "Bible Verse Text of the Day" to all who would want it.
I especially want to urge our young people to send me their cell numbers so I can better communicate with them.
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YOUTH GROUP STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION
***SAVE THE DATE*** The date of the Youth Group Steak Dinner and Auction has been set for Saturday, February 11, 2012. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising. We will be having the old favorites: silent auction and 50/50 drawing as well as the new favorites: live auction, dessert dash, wine raffle, and the WILD HEARTS JACKPOT DRAWING where there is a chance to win $500.00.
Tickets for the WILD HEARTS $500 DRAWING are on sale now. Please ask a youth group member to get yours. The tickets are 1 for $10 but for an additional $10 you can get 10 more tickets and have 11 chances at winning!
The youth will begin selling dinner/auction tickets at the beginning of January in the narthex after services. Tickets are $15 per person. Bid only tickets are $5.00. You may also contact Marilyn to reserve tickets.
In order to guarantee that you get to sit with a special group of family or friends, you may want to consider purchasing a table of 8 for $120.
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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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.
For the FAMILY OF DOT DAEHNKE, as she passed away this past Thursday. Memorial service is still pending.
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is recovering at Jonesburg Nursing Home after falling and breaking her hip.
For MRS SISSON (1st grade teacher at Daniel Boone) AND HER NEW BABY, CHLOE, as they both grow stronger with each passing day. Baby Chloe has about 2 mor emonths in the hospital.
For KEN SUTOR, Lisa Rausch's dad, who is was brought home and is on hospice care, but is in good spirits.
For KEN WAGNER who is home and is doing well, although he still has a LONG way to go.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
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