DEVOTION: Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me. for in you my soul takes refuge. Psalm 57:1
Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong, where nothing seems to be right, where you feel as though you are pushing your life uphill with someone or something pushing back on you?
I had one of those days yesterday. Nothing seemed right. It all seemed wrong. I kept dropping things, I got a couple of bills in the mail that I didn't expect or want. A few people gave m bad news about things. There were even people who just didn't like what I had to say to them and got mad at me.
Ever had one of those days?????
It is on those days that I realize more and more that I am not in control of my own life. Things can spiral out of control in an instant. Heck, I could be dead in an instant. But it is also on those days, especially at the end of them, that I can go to God Almighty for refuge. I am not in control of my life, but God is. He is in control and that is a very good thing. He is in control of my destiny and He has promised to bring me to be with Him for whatever.
SO when Satan spoils or frustrates your day, you can tell Him to go to hell. Literally...... That is where He is going to spend eternity. As for you, all you need to say for yourself is, "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge."
Let us pray: Lord God, help me to take refuge in you every day but especially on those bad days like yesterday. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Whose sword did David take with him into battle after he killed him with a sling and a stone? Goliath's (Bob is the winner two days in a row. Only because Dianne Hance has been in the hospital. Hehe)
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Achish?
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CALENDAR:
Thurs-Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers Caregiver support group 1pm
Fri- 7th and 8th graders leave at 4pm for retreat
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30am and 11am; Sunday school 9:45
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SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING DURING SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR ON SUNDAY APRIL 14 AT 9:45!!
We will hear the results of the finance committee as they have completed their work to figure out how to pay for a DCE here at St. John's. Please make plans to attend!!!
You will receive a letter in the mail about it this week.
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20/30 SOMETHINGS SPRING PICNIC FRIDAY, APRIL 19 at 6pm
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! _______________________________________________________________________________________
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!!!___________________________________________________________________________________________
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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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For DAWN LINSTRUTH as she is recovering from hernia surgery.
For DIANNE HANCE as she has been hospitalized since Good Friday with pneumonia due to COPD.
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.
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