Bell Ringers of all ages needed for Friday, Dec 14, 8am-4pm

Hey all you St. John's members!!!
 
 
St. John's is signed up to ring the bells at the north door of Walmart (the food side) on Friday, December 14 from 8am-4pm!!!  
 
Times are open and available to EVERYONE!!!
 
Please sign up to ring the bells to raise needed funds for Agape!!!  All donations raised stay local!!! 
 
 
Here is the schedule.  I have split them into one hour slots so that you aren't there too long.  Take as many as you want!!!!
 
8-9am-
 
9-10am-
 
10-11am-
 
11am-12noon
 
Noon-1pm
 
1-2pm-
 
2-3pm-
 
3-4pm-
 
 
 
(Please note that the 7-12 graders have their own time slot this Friday, Nov 23 from 8am-2pm)
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 (revised)

DEVOTiON:  (from Pastor)
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.  Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and fille dthe whole house where they were sitting.  They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.  All of them were fill with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.  Acts 2:1-4
 
I've always been fascinated at the immediate change that happened to the disciples that day.  Before the Holy SPirit came upon them they were hiding on an upper room.  They were scared to death of someone finding them and putting them in jail or worse, killing them.  After the Holy SPirit came upon them they went out and spoke freely in other languages and as all the people heard it they gathered around them.  Then Peter started to speak loudly enough for everyone, even their future persecutors, to hear.   They no longer cared what anyone thought of them.  They no longer cared whether they would be put in jail.  They no longer cared whether or not they would be killed. In fact, all of them but John were killed for their faith. 
 
Has the Holy Spirit had that same effect on you?  Do you care who knows whether or not you go to church, whether or not you pray, whether or not you want them to be saved? 
 
Are you afraid to express your Christianity?  Or an even bigger question, does it really matter to you at all?  If Christianity were to become illegal and it was illegal to go to church or to express your faith in any way, would you miss it?  Would it be a big deal to you?
 
I am sorry to say that for many Christians, even some who are members of St. John's, it wouldn't really matter.  Does it matter to you?  Then show it in your words and actions!!  Show up to Thanksgiving worship tomorrow night or Thursday morning.  Show up on Sunday morning!  Get involved in your church!  Start sharing your faith as you should, because it is a precious thing that many, including the disciples in our lesson for today and thousands of other, have fought and died for and are still fighting and dying for today!
 
If there is something keeping you from worship, from sharing your faith, from being a Christian either deal with it or get over it!  The time is short dear brothers and sisters.  Christ is coming!!  It is time to get ready yourself and to get others ready as well! 
 
Prayer:  Lord God help me to quit being a scaredy cat or a complacent Christian.  Help me to get active in my faith so that others may see it and so that I may grow in it as well.  Amen.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MONDAY'S QUIZ:  What was the first thing that Mary of Magdala (Mary Magdalene) said to Peter after the angel told her that Christ had risen?
 
"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the first person to "preach" at Pentecost?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Question:  Why is the church called "holy"? 
Answer: 
It is made up of holy people (saints), believers who have been cleansed by the blood of Christ and who serve God with holy living.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR: 
Tues- 3 year olds Little Lambs Thanksgiving feast 10:30am; Quilters 9-2
Wed- no school; December newsletter deadline; Thanksgiving Eve worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgivign Day worship 9am
Fri- office closed
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
We understand if you cannot make all of the practices, but we would appreciate your child attending as many as possible.  We will also practice during our Sunday chool hour each Sunday as well. 
 
Saturday, November 24, 10-11am
 
Friday, November 30- 5-6:30pm  Pizza party and practice  (Come hungry!!)
 
Saturday, Dec. 1- 10-11am
 
Saturday, Dec. 8- 10-11am
 
Saturday, Dec. 15- 10-11am,   Taco Bar after practice to celebrate!!  (Come hungry!)
 
Performance is Sunday, Dec. 16 at the 11am service!!!
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CHOIR PRACTICE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30pm  Right before Thanksgiving worship

There is still time to join the special choir for their Thanksgiving singing.  Just come a half an hour early to worship for practice.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!!!

Please come/stay and help us decorate the church for Christmas!!  The more the better.  It is a fun time!  The more folks we have the quicker it gets done!  Plus it is a good way to get to know your bros and sistas in Christ.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WARREN COUNTY BOOKCASE CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

The Warren County Bookcase Club is all geared up for another season of making and assembling bookcases for kids in need in Warren County.  They need donors to contribute $50 per bookcase. 
 
Please contact Rich Lagemann at richlagemann@hotmail.com if you would like more info.  Checks can be made to "Warren COunty Bookcase Club" and be sent to First State Community Bank in Warrenton: 1022 North Highway 47. Warrenton, MO 63383.
 
Please let me know if you are going to donate ot this worthy cause!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE GROUP AT ST JOHN"S!!!!!  COULD IT BE????  WHAT DO WE NEED???

Do you want to get our church more active in the cause of protecting and honoring life at all stages.  We have an opportunity to get connected with the St Charles County Lutherans for Life Chapter. 
 
All we really need is someone to represent us and to be the contact person for our congregation to the chapter. 
 
Anyone who is interested please simply respon to this email and I will get you connected to the right person.
 
 
Also, mark your calendars for a special LIFE SUNDAY coming up on Sunday, January 27.   It will be a special Sunday to celebrate our earthly physical lives in Christ and how God is the creator and protector of our bodies as well as our souls, and how he will raise up our bodies on the last day!!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STILL HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB AT REBECCA BOONE

They still need more helpers!!  26 kids showed up for the first week last week!  It is a wonderful way to bring the Gospel to those who need to hear it!

 

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

______________________________________________________________________________________

HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: 

For GARRETT SPOEDE who is recovering from having parts of his toes and feet amputated.  He is at home and doing well.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE'S SISTER, KAREN,  as she was in a car accident this past week.  Everything was ok with that, but as they were checking her out after the accident they found some serious heart issues and may have to do surgery.  Pray for God's guidance for doctors and Karen, and for peace in this situation.

 

For Dave and Carol Kohrs' daughter BETH RITTER, who is suffering from a very low white blood cell count, liver failure, pneumonia, and sores in her mouth and throat.  .   

 

For BARB DREYER'S DAD as he is dealing with many physical illnesses and weaknesses and her mother as she cares for him.

  

For MARILYN FOSTER'S NIECE, HEATHER.  As she is still dealing with a severe sickness that has yet to be diagnosed, and as she continues to lose weight and gets weaker, that the doctors are able to find out what is wrong soon. 

 

For CHRISTIAN WENZEL, art teacher at Blackhawk Middle School, who continues to recover from a fall from his deer stand that left him paralyzed from the waist down. .

  

For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer. 
 

 

 

  

 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

DEVOTiON:  (from Pastor)
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.  Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and fille dthe whole house where they were sitting.  They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.  All of them were fill with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.  Acts 2:1-4
 
I've always been fascinated at the immediate change that happened to the disciples that day.  Before the Holy SPirit came upon them they were hiding on an upper room.  They were scared to death of someone finding them and putting them in jail or worse, killing them.  After the Holy SPirit came upon them they went out and spoke freely in other languages and as all the people heard it they gathered around them.  Then Peter started to speak loudly enough for everyone, even their future persecutors, to hear.   They no longer cared what anyone thought of them.  They no longer cared whether they would be put in jail.  They no longer cared whether or not they would be killed. In fact, all of them but John were killed for their faith. 
 
Has the Holy Spirit had that same effect on you?  Do you care who knows whether or not you go to church, whether or not you pray, whether or not you want them to be saved? 
 
Are you afraid to express your Christianity?  Or an even bigger question, does it really matter to you at all?  If Christianity were to become illegal and it was illegal to go to church or to express your faith in any way, would you miss it?  Would it be a big deal to you?
 
I am sorry to say that for many Christians, even some who are members of St. John's, it wouldn't really matter.  Does it matter to you?  Then show it in your words and actions!!  Show up to Thanksgiving worship tomorrow night or Thursday morning.  Show up on Sunday morning!  Get involved in your church!  Start sharing your faith as you should, because it is a precious thing that many, including the disciples in our lesson for today and thousands of other, have fought and died for and are still fighting and dying for today!
 
If there is something keeping you from worship, from sharing your faith, from being a Christian either deal with it or get over it!  The time is short dear brothers and sisters.  Christ is coming!!  It is time to get ready yourself and to get others ready as well! 
 
Prayer:  Lord God help me to quit being a scaredy cat or a complacent Christian.  Help me to get active in my faith so that others may see it and so that I may grow in it as well.  Amen.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MONDAY'S QUIZ:  What was the first thing that Mary of Magdala (Mary Magdalene) said to Peter after the angel told her that Christ had risen?
 
"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the first person to "preach" at Pentecost?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Question:  Why is the church called "holy"? 
Answer: 
It is made up of holy people (saints), believers who have been cleansed by the blood of Christ and who serve God with holy living.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR: 
Tues- 3 year olds Little Lambs Thanksgiving feast 10:30am; Quilters 9-2
Wed- no school; December newsletter deadline; Thanksgiving Eve worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgivign Day worship 9am
Fri- office closed
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEWS:

CHOIR PRACTICE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30pm  Right before Thanksgiving worship

There is still time to join the special choir for their Thanksgiving singing.  Just come a half an hour early to worship for practice.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!!!

Please come/stay and help us decorate the church for Christmas!!  The more the better.  It is a fun time!  The more folks we have the quicker it gets done!  Plus it is a good way to get to know your bros and sistas in Christ.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WARREN COUNTY BOOKCASE CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

The Warren County Bookcase Club is all geared up for another season of making and assembling bookcases for kids in need in Warren County.  They need donors to contribute $50 per bookcase. 
 
Please contact Rich Lagemann at richlagemann@hotmail.com if you would like more info.  Checks can be made to "Warren COunty Bookcase Club" and be sent to First State Community Bank in Warrenton: 1022 North Highway 47. Warrenton, MO 63383.
 
Please let me know if you are going to donate ot this worthy cause!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE GROUP AT ST JOHN"S!!!!!  COULD IT BE????  WHAT DO WE NEED???

Do you want to get our church more active in the cause of protecting and honoring life at all stages.  We have an opportunity to get connected with the St Charles County Lutherans for Life Chapter. 
 
All we really need is someone to represent us and to be the contact person for our congregation to the chapter. 
 
Anyone who is interested please simply respon to this email and I will get you connected to the right person.
 
 
Also, mark your calendars for a special LIFE SUNDAY coming up on Sunday, January 27.   It will be a special Sunday to celebrate our earthly physical lives in Christ and how God is the creator and protector of our bodies as well as our souls, and how he will raise up our bodies on the last day!!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STILL HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB AT REBECCA BOONE

They still need more helpers!!  26 kids showed up for the first week last week!  It is a wonderful way to bring the Gospel to those who need to hear it!

 

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

______________________________________________________________________________________

HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: 

For GARRETT SPOEDE who is recovering from having parts of his toes and feet amputated.  He is at home and doing well.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE'S SISTER, KAREN,  as she was in a car accident this past week.  Everything was ok with that, but as they were checking her out after the accident they found some serious heart issues and may have to do surgery.  Pray for God's guidance for doctors and Karen, and for peace in this situation.

 

For Dave and Carol Kohrs' daughter BETH RITTER, who is suffering from a very low white blood cell count, liver failure, pneumonia, and sores in her mouth and throat.  .   

 

For BARB DREYER'S DAD as he is dealing with many physical illnesses and weaknesses and her mother as she cares for him.

  

For MARILYN FOSTER'S NIECE, HEATHER.  As she is still dealing with a severe sickness that has yet to be diagnosed, and as she continues to lose weight and gets weaker, that the doctors are able to find out what is wrong soon. 

 

For CHRISTIAN WENZEL, art teacher at Blackhawk Middle School, who continues to recover from a fall from his deer stand that left him paralyzed from the waist down. .

  

For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer.