DEVOTION: So Jesus said to the Twelve, "Do you want to go away as well?" Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and come to know, that You are the Holy One of God." John 6:67-69
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The salvation story of Jesus Christ reaches around the world. So that the readers of our Daily Devotion may see the power of the Savior on a global scale, we have asked the volunteers of our International Ministry Centers to write our Friday devotions. We pray that the Spirit may touch your day through their words.
In Christ, I remain, His servant and yours,
Kenneth R. Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
Dear friends of our Risen Lord:
On this Good Friday, I extend to you grace and peace, which is ours from God the Father, the Holy Spirit, and our crucified and risen Savior.
Different people follow Jesus for different reasons. Some follow Him because they think they can get something out of Him; others follow Him because they want to get rich, and yet others follow Him because they have problems. Those problems range from the financial to physical deformity. True, these folks all follow Jesus, but do they follow Him for the right reason? And if He disappoints them, will they stop following Him?
When Jesus was teaching, some of the great crowds that had been following Him left because they were disturbed by His hard sayings. Turning to His closest disciples, Jesus asked if they too would leave Him. Peter's answer, our text above, is a wonderful confession. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter answered Jesus and stated a truth that has been repeated by the faithful over the centuries. Jesus is the promised Messiah, the Holy One of God, the single Individual in history whose words and actions give forgiveness and eternal life to sinners.
Today much of Christendom remembers the price God's innocent Son paid, so we might be saved. Having kept God's Law perfectly and having rejected all of Satan's temptations, Jesus shouldered our sins and carried them to Calvary. That path took Him through betrayal, lies, beatings, a whipping, a crown of thorns, and repeated unfair trials. All this He endured so that we might -- like Peter -- be able to confess that Jesus has the words of eternal life.
Today we confess our sins which took Jesus to the cross. We repent of our words, our thoughts and actions, which have distanced us from our Creator. But we also look forward to and confess the joy that is revealed in Jesus' resurrection at the empty tomb. Because our Savior is unlike any other person in any other religion, His followers are blessed with a joy that is not found in any other religion.
This is why on this black Friday we give thanks that we have been brought to faith in the Redeemer.
In humility we remember we follow Him not because of our merits but because of what He has done for us. We follow Him because we've heard the good news about Him and with Holy Spirit-given faith, are now called the children of God and heirs in His Kingdom. We follow Him because of what He has done for His people both now and in eternity. We follow Him because He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
We follow Him because He is the sacrificed Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
THE PRAYER: Lord, for sins forgiven we give thanks. For the Savior who has died and risen we praise You. Now may we be given the courage to rightly confess our faith and follow Him who has the words of eternal life. This we ask in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Biography of Author: Today's international devotion was written by Siza Lugojolo who, since 2010, has served as the director of our Lutheran Hour Ministries office in South Africa. Mr. Lugojolo has a degree in commerce, a master's degree in business leadership and a diploma in theology from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane. Before He joined Lutheran Hour Ministries-South Africa, he was a financial accountant at Central Rand Gold Ltd. Established in Johannesburg in 1961, LHM-South Africa employs emerging technologies in its innovative social media and text-message ministries. It also uses LHM's Bible Correspondence Courses (BCC), dramatic presentations and regularly visits inmates at Johannesburg's prisons.
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FRIDAY'S QUIZ: How old was Saul when he became the first King of Israel?
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The salvation story of Jesus Christ reaches around the world. So that the readers of our Daily Devotion may see the power of the Savior on a global scale, we have asked the volunteers of our International Ministry Centers to write our Friday devotions. We pray that the Spirit may touch your day through their words.
In Christ, I remain, His servant and yours,
Kenneth R. Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
Dear friends of our Risen Lord:
On this Good Friday, I extend to you grace and peace, which is ours from God the Father, the Holy Spirit, and our crucified and risen Savior.
Different people follow Jesus for different reasons. Some follow Him because they think they can get something out of Him; others follow Him because they want to get rich, and yet others follow Him because they have problems. Those problems range from the financial to physical deformity. True, these folks all follow Jesus, but do they follow Him for the right reason? And if He disappoints them, will they stop following Him?
When Jesus was teaching, some of the great crowds that had been following Him left because they were disturbed by His hard sayings. Turning to His closest disciples, Jesus asked if they too would leave Him. Peter's answer, our text above, is a wonderful confession. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter answered Jesus and stated a truth that has been repeated by the faithful over the centuries. Jesus is the promised Messiah, the Holy One of God, the single Individual in history whose words and actions give forgiveness and eternal life to sinners.
Today much of Christendom remembers the price God's innocent Son paid, so we might be saved. Having kept God's Law perfectly and having rejected all of Satan's temptations, Jesus shouldered our sins and carried them to Calvary. That path took Him through betrayal, lies, beatings, a whipping, a crown of thorns, and repeated unfair trials. All this He endured so that we might -- like Peter -- be able to confess that Jesus has the words of eternal life.
Today we confess our sins which took Jesus to the cross. We repent of our words, our thoughts and actions, which have distanced us from our Creator. But we also look forward to and confess the joy that is revealed in Jesus' resurrection at the empty tomb. Because our Savior is unlike any other person in any other religion, His followers are blessed with a joy that is not found in any other religion.
This is why on this black Friday we give thanks that we have been brought to faith in the Redeemer.
In humility we remember we follow Him not because of our merits but because of what He has done for us. We follow Him because we've heard the good news about Him and with Holy Spirit-given faith, are now called the children of God and heirs in His Kingdom. We follow Him because of what He has done for His people both now and in eternity. We follow Him because He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
We follow Him because He is the sacrificed Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
THE PRAYER: Lord, for sins forgiven we give thanks. For the Savior who has died and risen we praise You. Now may we be given the courage to rightly confess our faith and follow Him who has the words of eternal life. This we ask in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Biography of Author: Today's international devotion was written by Siza Lugojolo who, since 2010, has served as the director of our Lutheran Hour Ministries office in South Africa. Mr. Lugojolo has a degree in commerce, a master's degree in business leadership and a diploma in theology from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane. Before He joined Lutheran Hour Ministries-South Africa, he was a financial accountant at Central Rand Gold Ltd. Established in Johannesburg in 1961, LHM-South Africa employs emerging technologies in its innovative social media and text-message ministries. It also uses LHM's Bible Correspondence Courses (BCC), dramatic presentations and regularly visits inmates at Johannesburg's prisons.
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FRIDAY'S QUIZ: How old was Saul when he became the first King of Israel?
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CALENDAR:
Fri- assemble newsletter 9am; worship 7pm
Sat- NO WORSHIP
Sun- worship 6:30am and 10am; Easter breakfast at 7:30am; Easter egg hunt at 9am; Kids going to sing at Whispering Pines at 9:30
Sat- NO WORSHIP
Sun- worship 6:30am and 10am; Easter breakfast at 7:30am; Easter egg hunt at 9am; Kids going to sing at Whispering Pines at 9:30
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GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP TONIGHT AT 7PM!!!
Please make note of this and get the word out!!
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RESURRECTION DAY FESTIVITIES
6:30am- worship
7:30am- Breakfast
9am- Easter Egg Hunt
9:30am- Kids sing at Whispering Pines
10am- worship
Get the word out and let's overflow this place so everyone can hear the good news that Christ is RISEN!
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CATHOLIC/LUTHERAN CLASS TO BEGIN TUESDAY, APRIL 2 AT 7PM!!!
So far I have Derek Ebert, Kerry Aubuchon, and Matt Adams signed up. If you would like to come just to check it out or you are Catholic and would like to become a member of St. John's please let me know and we'll sing you up for the class!!!
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20/30 YEAR OLDS SPRING PICNIC
Even though it is only 30 degrees. Winter is over and Spring has sprung! Time to gear up for some activities and fellowship. I would like to kick it off on Friday night, April 19 at 6pm with a picnic under the pavilion. I will make the brats and burgers. You bring your favorite beverage and a side dish to share. PLEASE Let me know if you can come!
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NEW MEN'S GROUP CALLED "MEN'S NETWORK" TO BEGIN WITH A MEN'S BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27 at 8am!!!
It has been on my mind and heart to begin a men's ministry at St. John's. I would like us to begin with a men's breakfast on Sat, April 27 at 8am. I will do the cooking, but I would like a guy or two to help me out. We will eat breakfast and have a half hour devotion, followed by the planning of future gatherings and events. Please make plans to attend TODAY. Wives please encourage your husbands to go!!!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN ON MONDAY, APRIL 8 at 6:30PM!!
Make plans now to attend and bring a friend. It will be fun! I promise!
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW TO SELL YOUR OWN WARES AT ST JOHN'S ON SATURDAY, MAY 4
The ladies aid is expanding their bake and craft sale to include those who would like to sell their own products whether they be homemade crafts or sell from home products like uppercase living, scentsy, Tupperware, etc. Tables are available for $20 a table.
Along with that there will again be parking lot spaces available for our 5th annual Flea market. parking spaces are $10 a space. More info below:
WHERE??
Basement and Little Lambs Classrooms: The Ladies Aid is adding INSIDE spaces for vendors, crafters, and bakers to their Spring Craft and Bake Sale. You can reserve your own spot to sell your own wares for $20 per table. These spots are open to St. John's members first before being open to the public. If you are interested, call Coleen Bottorff 456-5482 or the church office 456-2888 within the next two weeks.
Parking Lot: The Annual Flea Market will continue as it has the past four years. Parking spaces will remain $10 per space. Proceeds from the outdoor parking space rentals and Little Lambs sale under the pavilion will benefit the preschool. They are raising funds for their new Summer Camp Programs and to enhance preschool. Please call the Little Lambs teachers or the church office to rent a parking space 456-2888
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW TO SELL YOUR OWN WARES AT ST JOHN'S ON SATURDAY, MAY 4
The ladies aid is expanding their bake and craft sale to include those who would like to sell their own products whether they be homemade crafts or sell from home products like uppercase living, scentsy, Tupperware, etc. Tables are available for $20 a table.
Along with that there will again be parking lot spaces available for our 5th annual Flea market. parking spaces are $10 a space. More info below:
WHERE??
Basement and Little Lambs Classrooms: The Ladies Aid is adding INSIDE spaces for vendors, crafters, and bakers to their Spring Craft and Bake Sale. You can reserve your own spot to sell your own wares for $20 per table. These spots are open to St. John's members first before being open to the public. If you are interested, call Coleen Bottorff 456-5482 or the church office 456-2888 within the next two weeks.
Parking Lot: The Annual Flea Market will continue as it has the past four years. Parking spaces will remain $10 per space. Proceeds from the outdoor parking space rentals and Little Lambs sale under the pavilion will benefit the preschool. They are raising funds for their new Summer Camp Programs and to enhance preschool. Please call the Little Lambs teachers or the church office to rent a parking space 456-2888
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PRAYERS:
For THE FAMILY and FRIENDS of DOROTHY CARPET, mother in law of Dave Winter, who passed away yesterday.
For THE WARREN COUNTY R III COMMUNITY as they mourn the loss of a great teacher and friend in Jill Gunsten.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH, who will be having surgery soon to remove his bladder due to cancer.
For RICK SPINIOLAS who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be beginning chemotherapy on Monday.
For NANCY SPINIOLAS, his wife, who is dealing with severe back pain due to many years of using an artificial leg.
For RALPH SPOEDE who is dealing with cancer in both his kidney and in his brain.
For DOMINIC GENTILE, a friend to many at church and in the community, who is suffering with brain cancer and is recovering from surgery.
For JERRY AUBUCHON's SISTER BETTY MEYER, who is dealing with cancer.
For KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN, that he would come back to the Lord and that he would quit smoking.
For RUTH YOCUM who is recovering from a terrible fall and two broken legs.
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