St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO: 06/26/13

You may have heard about the Supreme Court's Ruling yesterday. Below is an official statement from the LCMS office about the matter and how we who hold to the ultimate truth and authority of Scripture should respond and deal with such an issue.

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Upholding Marriage: God's Plan and Gift
A statement by the Rev. Bart Day,
executive director,
Office of National Mission

Updated: Wed. 12:08 PM
Today the Supreme Court issued its ruling, striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), allowing for federal benefits for legally married gay couples and potentially allowing for gay marriage in all of California with regard to Proposition 8. Though the ruling is not a surprise, we are saddened for our nation, even as we call our fellow Christians to faithfulness and prayer.
As Christians, we believe and confess that God Himself instituted marriage as the life-long union of one man and one woman. Same-sex unions are contrary to God's will, and gay marriage is, in the eyes of God, no marriage at all. As Christians, we proclaim this truth, no matter what the courts or legislatures may say. We are called not to popularity but to truth. Therefore, we call on our fellow Christians to be faithful first to God's Word, knowing that another court is ultimately supreme.
Marriage is a fundamental building block of society, binding parents to their offspring. Every child benefits from the nurture of a mother and the leadership of a father. While having one mother is a blessing, having two mothers or two fathers is confusing for the child and detrimental to her well-being. The divorce culture has done great harm to the institution of marriage as well, and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has and will continue to respond to that heartache with Christ's comfort while simultaneously working to restore a culture where marriage is upheld.
While this occasion reminds us that Scripture calls homosexuality sinful (see Lev. 18:22; 20:13; Rom. 1:24–27), the Bible also says plainly that those who "hunger and thirst for righteousness," that is to say, those who repent and show genuine sorrow over their sin, are forgiven and loved by Christ.
And so as Christ's Church, we forgive and love too, following His lead with compassion and humility. We forgive and love because we are all sinners in need of His grace and mercy; because no matter the sin, we have all rebelled against our Creator and fallen prey to unbelief; because He has justified us by grace through faith, freely given and joyfully received (Rom. 3:23–24); because Christ has reconciled us to the Father; because He has declared us righteous and we are.
Please consider sharing this email with your congregation, family and friends, reminding them that the LCMS will continue to teach marriage according to God's plan and gift. We will continue to proclaim marriage as a picture of Christ's love for His bride, the church. And we will continue to be a place of forgiveness, mercy and healing for all people, even as we will continue to proclaim God's truth in love. As we move forward, we offer up our prayers for the nation and particularly for marriage, family and children.
Rev. Bart Day, executive director
LCMS Office of National Mission
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Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour

Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).

"No Mistake"
June 26, 2013
... It will be counted to us who believe in Him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. Romans 4:24b-25

It was just the smallest of errors; really, the kind of thing which could happen to anyone.

The unnamed German bank worker who had been given the boring job of performing money transfers was terribly exhausted. That explains why, as he was preparing to transfer 62.40 Euros to the account of an individual, he dozed off for a few seconds.

As he nodded off, his finger accidentally rested on the number two.

Those few seconds were very expensive as the banker ended up crediting 222,222,222 Euros into the account of a patron. To save you the time of doing the calculations, that's not quite $300 million. Amazingly, the transaction was approved by the teller's boss, and the money transfer went through.

Eventually, the error was discovered, and all the money was put back where it properly belonged. This should have been the end of the wrongful transaction.

It isn't. The entire story might have remained forever unknown if the bank hadn't fired the manager who, in a fully awake state, had approved the transfer. The manager took the matter to court, which found in his favor.

Having read that story I thought wouldn't it be nice if someone put $300 million in my bank account.

Then I realized Jesus has done just that. Well, actually, He has done far, far more than that. Because of Jesus' sacrifice, because of His life, suffering and death, all believers have been given complete and total forgiveness of sins and salvation. As St. Paul said, Jesus' righteousness "has been counted to us who believe in Him."

Of course, there are differences between that news story and the story of our salvation.

For example, the bank transfer was an accident while Jesus' sacrifice was both promised and planned. Here's another difference: the person who received the money eventually had it taken away. That's not going to happen for those who are the Savior's beneficiaries.

And, of course, unlike the bank, our Heavenly Father wasn't upset by what Jesus had done. How could He be? After all, it was He who "has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3b).

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks for Your divine plan, which sent Your Son into the world. Even more, I rejoice that because Jesus has successfully carried my sins, on Judgment Day I will be declared "righteous." For this and more I praise You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Where was the prophet Micah from? From Moresheth (Good job Doug Herzog)

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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: How many chapters is the book of Micah?

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CALENDAR

Little Lambs Summer Camp All week 9-noon

Fri- Assemble newsletters

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- Youth and Adult Leaders leave for San Antonio 5am; worship 8:30; Sunday School 9:15; Worship 11am

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Just a reminder VBS at St. John's Lutheran Church is Monday, July 8th - 12th from 5:30-8pm with kid friendly dinners being served each evening before hand. Totally free to our friends and members. Lots and lots of fun planned for the week.

Also, looking for jr. high, high school and adult volunteers and food donations for the meals and snacks. The food master list will be in the back of church (the narthex)this weekend. Thanks in advance for your love and support to make this possible.

Call or text KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER at 314-691-7283 or CHRISTY WINN at 314-479-5543 to VOLUNTEER!

Let's break last year's record and get over 100 kids here!
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SPECIAL SENDING SERVICE FOR ALL NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILY AT SATURDAY SERVICE 5pm.

All youth and parents who are going to the gathering should be there!

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PASTOR PRINCE WILL BE HERE TO PREACH SUNDAY MORNING

He will also be continuing the Bible Study on Mormonism that didn't get finished when he was here on the 16th.

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Summer Sunday School will be 9:45am -10:45am with Mrs. KLAUSTERMEIER this Sunday!

This Sunday they will be talking about the fruit of the Spirit that is KINDNESS!

Like last year with a fun mini VBS type theme.

We will be doing the Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Parents do you see a quality you would like your child(ren) to have more of. Come join us for some fun lessons, games, and snacks.

We will meet in the preschool room the whole time.

Also I will take any big kid helpers who want to show up too!!!

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NEXT MEN'S BREAKFAST HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13 AT 8am!!

Rich Boeger, Steve Robine, Kent Jacobsmeyer, and Dave Callies will be our cooks!

Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast, fellowship, and Bible Study as we grow together as men in the faith! We would like to get a good head count of who will be there, so please RSVP by replying to this email! Thanks!

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LITTLE LAMBS SUMMER CAMP

Our Little Lambs is offering four week long summer camps this summer for 3-5 year olds. You may call the church office this week for more info or to register!! Call 456-2888 for more info!!

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GOLF OUTING (4 person scramble) TO SUPPORT LITTLE LAMBS IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 10th.

$60 per person includes- 2 mulligans, Special hole contests, Cash prizes by flight, Lunch with pork steaks and sides.

7am- Registration begins

8am- Shotgun start

1pm Lunch and awards

$15 per person for Lunch only

Hole Sponsorship (tee box sign) $50 per hole

Entry flyers with all of the details are available in the narthex or the office!!

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For RUTH WALTERS who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at home.

For CIERRA FIGURA as she continues to be sick with a high fever.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is hospitalized for the fifth time because of an infectious sore on her leg.

FOR CAROL KOHRS who went home from the hospital yesterday morning and is doing much better.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.

For OUR YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERS as 22 OF US go to San Antonio for the National Youth Gathering on Sunday morning.

For OUR LWML Lutheran Women's Missionary League in the LCMS (Ladies Aid) as they meet in convention this week, and for safe travels for Coleen Bottorff as she travels to and from the convention.

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is recovering from knee surgery and is doing well.

For JESSE ULERY as he is suffering from a very painful muscle strain.

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 DOMINIC GENTILE, a friend to many at church and in the community, who is suffering with brain cancer and is recovering from surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, and Pat King's cousin on your prayers today as well. .

PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICEMEN

I have been compiling a list of servicemen who are members of St John's so that we can pray for them. Below is a list of them and where they are currently stationed. Please note that their stationing changes quickly, so this may not even be up to date, but it is the last known whereabouts that I have of these guys.

Danny Dreyer- Army- 2nd Lieutenant- Ranger, GERMANY

Sam Hargrove- Army- 2 Lieutenant- Ft Rucker, Alabama, will be going through helicopter flight school and other training

David Mincemeyer- Army- Army Specialist- Ft. Carson, CO

Jon Rahn- Navy- Hawaii, not sure of his rank at this time

David Tate- Air Force- 2nd Lieutenant- Jacksonville, Florida

Alex Walters- Navy- E4- Guam

Ryan Woolf- Air Force- Airman 1st Class- Buckley Air Force Base, near Denver, CO

If there are more out there that I just don't know about, please let me know, and I will include him/her on the list.

Also, if you would like your family member or friend included in this list, please reply to this email with all the information!

Pray for these guys. Some of these guys are in harm's way right now, others are training to put themselves in harm's way. All of them have volunteered to serve and protect their country (which is you).

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