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(Jesus said) "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side." Luke 10:30-32
A week or two ago the media carried the story of Roger Andersen and family.
Andersen was driving on a winding Utah canyon, when his car slid into an icy river. His daughter, son and another nine-year-old were trapped. Andersen managed to get to the surface and told some bystanders about the children.
According to Andersen, it took but a second for a number of people to jump into the river. Quickly they pulled the children out, gave them CPR and saved those young lives.
People getting involved ... doing what's right ... taking a stand. That's the spirit that saved Andersen's family; it's what saved a fellow in another Utah crash, one that happened last September. Maybe you remember seeing the video of the motorcyclist who was pinned under a burning car? If so, you also recall how a group of five folks tried to free that cyclist and failed.
But those good Samaritans didn't give up. No, they called for help and soon almost a dozen folks came together and, ignoring the flames, managed to lift the car, so the cyclist could be pulled to safety.
It was a beautiful story except for one bothersome thing: the man in the suit.
If you review the video as I have just done, you will see a man in a suit. During the first attempt he stood to the side and did not participate. During the second attempt nothing changed. He watched and didn't get involved.
Now I know there could be 100 reasons -- some of them very good reasons -- explaining why that man didn't lend a hand. But from what I can see, and I freely and readily admit I could be wrong, it looks like he's very deliberately remaining aloof and detached.
As I watched that scene, I wondered what would I have done if I had been there that day. Would I have been the watching, waiting fellow in the suit, or would I have joined with those who were compassionate and committed? Would those flames have fired me toward greater action or toward cowardice? I pray God would give us all the grace to do what we can.
And even as I contemplated what I would have done, I gave thanks for what Jesus did.
When we were hopelessly trapped by sin, when there was no hope of our escaping a terrible end, Jesus entered this world and did what had to be done. Alone, unaided, unapplauded and unappreciated, He did all that needed to be done to save us.
And, unlike the other rescuers in our stories who calculated they had a good chance of surviving, Jesus knew He had to die so we might live. He took His stand and because He did, we have forgiveness, salvation and eternal life.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, this day I give thanks for those who do what needs to be done, who take a stand for what is right, even when it costs. Most of all I give thanks for my Savior, who stood fearlessly against sin, death and devil. For His sacrifice, for my forgiveness and salvation, I give thanks. In His Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Which of Joseph's brothers first suggested that they sell him into slavery instead of killing him? Judah (Dolores Deblaze was our winner yesterday.)
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TODAY'S QUIZ:
When Joseph's brothers returned to their father to get Benjamin and bring him back to Joseph, who was taken from them, bound and left in Egypt?
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CATECHISM:
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A week or two ago the media carried the story of Roger Andersen and family.
Andersen was driving on a winding Utah canyon, when his car slid into an icy river. His daughter, son and another nine-year-old were trapped. Andersen managed to get to the surface and told some bystanders about the children.
According to Andersen, it took but a second for a number of people to jump into the river. Quickly they pulled the children out, gave them CPR and saved those young lives.
People getting involved ... doing what's right ... taking a stand. That's the spirit that saved Andersen's family; it's what saved a fellow in another Utah crash, one that happened last September. Maybe you remember seeing the video of the motorcyclist who was pinned under a burning car? If so, you also recall how a group of five folks tried to free that cyclist and failed.
But those good Samaritans didn't give up. No, they called for help and soon almost a dozen folks came together and, ignoring the flames, managed to lift the car, so the cyclist could be pulled to safety.
It was a beautiful story except for one bothersome thing: the man in the suit.
If you review the video as I have just done, you will see a man in a suit. During the first attempt he stood to the side and did not participate. During the second attempt nothing changed. He watched and didn't get involved.
Now I know there could be 100 reasons -- some of them very good reasons -- explaining why that man didn't lend a hand. But from what I can see, and I freely and readily admit I could be wrong, it looks like he's very deliberately remaining aloof and detached.
As I watched that scene, I wondered what would I have done if I had been there that day. Would I have been the watching, waiting fellow in the suit, or would I have joined with those who were compassionate and committed? Would those flames have fired me toward greater action or toward cowardice? I pray God would give us all the grace to do what we can.
And even as I contemplated what I would have done, I gave thanks for what Jesus did.
When we were hopelessly trapped by sin, when there was no hope of our escaping a terrible end, Jesus entered this world and did what had to be done. Alone, unaided, unapplauded and unappreciated, He did all that needed to be done to save us.
And, unlike the other rescuers in our stories who calculated they had a good chance of surviving, Jesus knew He had to die so we might live. He took His stand and because He did, we have forgiveness, salvation and eternal life.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, this day I give thanks for those who do what needs to be done, who take a stand for what is right, even when it costs. Most of all I give thanks for my Savior, who stood fearlessly against sin, death and devil. For His sacrifice, for my forgiveness and salvation, I give thanks. In His Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Which of Joseph's brothers first suggested that they sell him into slavery instead of killing him? Judah (Dolores Deblaze was our winner yesterday.)
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TODAY'S QUIZ:
When Joseph's brothers returned to their father to get Benjamin and bring him back to Joseph, who was taken from them, bound and left in Egypt?
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CATECHISM:
8th commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
Question: What does God require of us in the Ninth Commandment?
Answer:
We should be content with what God has given us and assist our neighbor in keeping what God has given that person. Answer:
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CHURCH CALENDAR
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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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MEETING EVERY MONDAY 6:30-7:15
We will be starting a short series called "Sports and Christianity, How they Mix and How they don't" . We will also be spending some time in prayer for each other, for our friends, and for our school. Please make plans on coming and bring friends!!
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DOT DAEHNKE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11am, WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW.
We will be starting a short series called "Sports and Christianity, How they Mix and How they don't" . We will also be spending some time in prayer for each other, for our friends, and for our school. Please make plans on coming and bring friends!!
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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!!
> Jan 21- Perricone
> 22- Mckenzie
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> 12- 9am- Schaumberg 11am- Heitgerd
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> 19- 9am- Denise Schleselmann 11am-
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> 26- 9am- Mckenzie 11am- Heitgerd
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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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