Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

DEVOTION:  At the beginning of the reign of Xerxes, they lodged an accusation against the people of Judah and Jerusalem.  Ezra 4:6
 
Haters always gonna hate.  For those of you who don't speak teenage language, what this translates to is "There is always going to be opposition in your life."  Whether it comes from within or without, haters are always going to hate!  Sometimes it comes from the devil himself.  Sometimes it comes from a person through whom the devil works.  There may be someone who just likes to stir up controversy in everyones life.  It may just be someone who is jealous.  It may just be an annoyance, like a fly that you just can't seem to swat, or it may be something that has taken over your whole existence.  Whatever the case, haters gonna hate, the key is how you deal with it. 
 
The Israelites had that same problem.  First it was Egypt, then it was Assyria, then it was Babylon, then Persia.  Their troubles were mostly their own fault for turning away from God, so they had to suffer the consequences.  But those consequences caused them to turn back to God and to fully rely on Him for their very lives.  When Rehum and Shimshai filed a complaint against the Israelites because they were rebuilding Jerusalem, the Israelites had to stop building and be patient.  God taught them patience so that when Darius came to power, they were able to resume rebuilding. 
 
How do you deal with the haters?  Do you quit?  Do you get frustrated and angry?  Or are you patient and full of grace and love?  DO you look at it as an obstacle and a problem or as a challenge and a way that God will help you grow? 
 
Jerusalem eventually got rebuilt and the people of Jerusalem were able to live in peace for quite a few generations afterward.  What is God going to build through and with you? 
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to deal with the haters with love, mercy, grace, peace, and patience so that Your name might be praised and Your kingdom built up!  Amen.   
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MONDAY'S QUIZ:   What happened to Daniel in the third year of Cyrus king of Persia?  He had a vision (His last one)
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Xerxes?
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CATECHISM:
Question: Why do you close this article with the words, "This is most certainly true"?
Answer: Because all that I confess in this article is plainly taught in the Bible, and I, therefore, firmly believe it.  
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CALENDAR: 
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- High school youth meeting in youth room 6-8pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men's retreat leaves for Mark Twain Lake
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:
G.L. WOODS TO SPEAK on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, at 6:30pm at CHURCH!!
His story is an amazing one of transformation.  IN 2004 he was flying down the dirt track in his dirt bike, when he crashed and flew over his handlbars landing on his neck which instantly pralyzed him from the neck down.  His life changed in an instant.  yet, God did a miracle in him.  Not only did he give him back his lower body so that he was able to walk, but he gave him a vibrant faith and the ability to speak boldly about it.  Come and hear his story!  Go to www.glwoods.com to learn more about his story.  He is a native of Jonesburg.
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AGAPE'S WRIGHT CITY FOOD PANTRY IS HAVING A BENEFIT PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY FROM 7-11am!!
It will be held at the Heiliger BUilding in Diekroger Park in Wright City.  biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes, and scrambles eggs!  All for $7 a person!  Yummy!
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BACKGROUND CHECKS
If you work at all with kids here at church, including just taking them to an event, you need to fill out a background check form.  YOu can get on in the office!! FILL IT OUT TODAY!!!
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FELLOWSHIP GROUP WILL MEET THIS SUNDAY EVENING AT 7PM AT THE SCHIRRS HOUSE!!
Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting to help to plan future fellowship and outreach events for the church!!  Please come and bring a snack to share!
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LITTLE LAMBS HAS A FEW OPENINGS IN BOTH THE THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES!! THEY ARE EXPANDING!!
Call the church office 456-2888 and ask to talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier for further info. 
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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!
We need folks to sign up to bring donuts!!  Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board right outside the kitchen!!  If you partake of the donuts every week and haven't brought any, maybe it's your turn!!
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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.  TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

The topic is Mental Health for Volunteers.  Guest speakers will be Ralph Hellebusch, Warren County Ambulance District and Denny & Jenny Quinn, Charrette Baptist Church.  The Quinns have been involved in emergency and disaster relief for some time and have many interesting and helpful experiences to share.  We hope to see everyone there to learn from their experiences.

 

Tuesday, September 25.  Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30.  Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30.  THE COST IS NOW $50 FOR THE RETREAT AND ANOTHER $35 FOR GOLF IF YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY!!!!   The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 
For JEANETTE KOEHLER who had a toe amputated yesterday but is doing very well and will get to go home today.
 
For the MCLAUGHLIN FAMILY as Kayla had a baby girl this past weekend. 

For ERNA VANHORN who has been moved to Warrenton Manor Nursing Home.
 
For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery this Thursday.
  
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is in a lot of pain and is on hospice and is nearing the end.   
 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    
 
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.