Tuesday, July 16, 2013

 
Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour

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"Good in All Things"
July 16, 2013
Daily Devotions Birch Trees 7-16-13And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Sammie Wallace was a disturbed and mentally-ill individual.

Recently, that illness came to a head when, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Wallace reached into the cart of a young mother, picked up her baby, and held a knife to the child's throat. While the mother was pleading for her daughter's life, Wallace started walking away.

Pastor Terry Parker blocked his path.

Using his cart and body as a barricade, the preacher stopped Wallace from making an escape. It was a decision that might have had tragic consequences. Wallace might have turned his attentions from the child to the adult, who was blocking his way.

That might have happened, but it didn't.

What did happen was this: Pastor Parker's delaying tactics gave the police time to arrive and talk to Wallace. It was only when Wallace began a countdown, which he said would end in the death of the child, that the negotiator took a point blank shot and killed Wallace.

Now let me ask, if you had been Pastor Parker, what would you have done that day?

Remember, you only have a second to make your decision.

Although I can't hear your responses, I have to believe there are many different, well-intentioned and reasonable points of view. That's understandable because in this situation the Bible is silent, and you have no guarantee that what you are doing will end up positively.

This is why we should listen carefully to what the Lord said to us through St. Paul. In Romans 8:28, the apostle says, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose."

What that means is this: God is in control, and He has the authority and ability to fix that which humanity does.

Indeed, doing just that is His specialty. When Adam and Eve sinned and brought corruption to His perfect universe, God stepped in and -- in the Person of His Son -- made things right. Now, because of the Savior's sacrifice all who believe on Him have their sins forgiven and are blessed with hope, peace, joy and an eternity in heaven.

Now if the Lord has managed to fix up that sinful catastrophe, I imagine He can take care of those times when our bumbling has not worked out as well as we had hoped or intended.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks You are in control, and we are not. Grant us direction and wisdom to do that which is right and, when we do wrong, correct us and our errors. In Jesus we ask it. Amen.

 

 
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MONDAY'S QUIZ:  Who are Bel and Nebo?  They were images of false gods.  (Great job as always Pam!)
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What modern day country is where Babylon was located?
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CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15; Council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid Salad Luncheon noon; Ministry Growth Campaign Meeting 7pm; newsletter deadline
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun worship 8:30; Sunday School 9:30; worship 11; Car Rally noon
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LADIES SALAD LUNCHEON AT NOON ON WEDENSDAY!!
 
All ladies of the church are invited to join the members of the Ladies aid for a fabulous salad luncheon and fellowship time!  The members of the ladies aid are providing the lunch!!  Visitors do not need to bring anything!  Just come as you are!
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MINISTRY GROWTH PRESENTATION THIS WEDNESDAY AT 7pm!!
 
Those in elder groups 1, 2, and 3 need to be at church to hear and see a very important presentation by your Ministry Growth Committee on the need for a DCE to help to grow our young people in the faith. 
 
The gathering shouldn't take more than an hour and will be jam packed full of information.  Refreshments will be provided!!
 
Please plan on coming!!
 
 
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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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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 WILMA WEIGLE who is recovering from a slight stroke and will have to have surgery soon.
 
For a grandchild of a friend of Sandy Robine, 9 year old ANNA STETZEL, who is having her 3rd heart surgery today, July 16th, at Cardinal Glennon Hospital.
 
For TONI MAUCH'S SISTER IN LAW JoAnn Knoll, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be having a lumpectomy and treatments in the next few weeks.  JoAnn is a survivor of colon cancer. Please pray for her and my brother, Ray
 
For WILMA SMITH who is hospitalized with problems due to dementia.
 
For JILL JACOBSMEYER as she recovers from knee surgery at home. 
 
A prayer of thanksgiving for  DAVE CALLIES who seems to be out of pain after a brief hospitalization due to back pain and medication troubles.  (It may be a genuine miracle!!)
 
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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