Monday, July 8, 2013


 
 
Devotion From LHM:
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3

When tourists pick a destination to visit, the most popular country in the world is France.

Last year alone the city of Paris welcomed more than 29 million visitors. Of course, there are those who say that the word "welcomed" is a stretch. They say it is a stretch because, at least in some places, the French have a reputation for being rude, standoffish and surly.

Recognizing they have a very good possibility of losing the tourist trade to friendlier cities like London, the Paris Chamber of Commerce has put out a booklet, Do You Speak Touriste? The booklet, which is to be distributed to waiters, taxi drivers, and sales staff, gives advice on how they, as individuals, can improve the city's image.

The booklet gives some very down-to-earth, practical advice. For example, it says, "The British like to be called by their first names, while Italians should be shaken by the hand, and Americans reassured on prices."

With one in ten jobs in Paris dependent on the tourist dollar (or yen, lira, pound or mark), it is important the Parisians get this tourist thing right.

I wonder if anybody has ever thought about writing a similar book for Christian congregations. We could call it, Do You Speak Visitor? Every year our churches have many guests who have been brought to that point in their lives when they long for a relationship with their Savior. Sadly, many of these people come away thinking we are unfriendly, uncaring and cliquish.

There are two problems with that conclusion. First, many times the eternal spiritual destinies of these visitors are dependent on how they perceive the church.

The greater problem is that when they think we are indifferent to them, they assume our Savior, who gave His life so they might have life, feels the same way.

You and I know nothing could be further from the truth.

Because the Lord wants people to acknowledge His Son as their Savior, He has, in Scripture, given us many practical pieces of advice on how we are to deal with outsiders. Repeatedly, the Savior told us to do unto others as we want them to do to us. He said we were to follow Him and be a servant to others.

And St. Paul, writing to the church in Philippi, said we were to count others as being more important than ourselves. That, along with a sincere smile and a pleasant, "Good morning," will do much to advance the Savior's story of salvation in the hearts of humankind.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, even as there is joy in heaven over a sinner who repents, may there be joy in our churches over a soul that comes through our church doors to see the Savior. Grant that we be good ambassadors of faith. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

 
 
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LAST WEEK'S QUIZ:   What is an ephah?  An ephah is a dry weight measurement that equals about a bushel.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Shalmaneser?
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CALENDAR
LITTLE LAMBS SUMMER CAMP--  Science Camp 9-noon
 
VBS--   Tell It On the Mountain!!--5:30-8pm M-F
 
Mon- Whispering Pines worship canceled, rescheduled for next Monday, July 15
 
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15; Ministry Growth Campaign Committee meeting 12:30 at El Jimador; Trustees Meeting 7pm
 
Fri- Bible Study 7pm at Hendershots
 
Sat- Men's Breakfast 8am; worship 5pm
 
Sun worship 8:30; Sunday School 9:30; worship 11; Elder's meeting noon 
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BEGINS TONIGHT WITH SUPPER AT 5:30pm
 
We still could use any helpers that are available!!!  Just show up at 5:30 and we'll put you to work.  We really need all the helpers we can get, especially the first night!!
 
A very big thank you to all who donated food items and have already volunteered to help!  Your dedication to our children is always appreciated!!
 
Tonight's story is God gives Moses the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai.
 
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NO WHISPERING PINES WORSHIP TODAY
It will hopefully be rescheduled for next Monday at 10am, rescheduled for Monday, July 15.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS 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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Summer Sunday School will be 9:45am -10:45am with Mrs. KLAUSTERMEIER this Sunday!
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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LITTLE LAMBS SUMMER CAMP/ SCIENCE CAMP THIS WEEK
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 the FAMILY OF JEANETTE KOEHLER as she passed from death to eternal life last night.
 
FOR DAVE CALLIES who remains hospitalized with complication due to pain meds and will be having back surgery soon to permanently install his electric impulse stimulator.
 
For NANCY SPINIOLAS who is still dealing with a lot of pain as the electric stimulator isn't working for her. .
 
 For RUTH WALTERS who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at home.
 
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.  
 
For JESSE ULERY as he is suffering from a very painful muscle strain.
For RICK SPINIOLAS who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and continues to go through treatments. .
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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