prayer request

Please pray for the family and friends of Zane Hecht who was killed yesterday while painting an old school house.  He accidentally touched a power line.  (He is a neighbor of the Fosters and many others in our congregation.)

Thursday, August 15, 2013

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

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"More Than a Hero"
August 15, 2013
God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8


The Pontiac Bonneville was stalled on the railroad tracks in Ames, Iowa. 

The Pontiac Bonneville with the handicapped license plates was stalled on the railroad tracks in Ames, Iowa.

The Pontiac Bonneville with the handicapped license plates with two old people inside was stalled on the railroad tracks in Ames, Iowa... and a train was coming.

What would you do?

Some people called to the couple to 'Get out before it's too late!" Chris Ihle, father of three, went beyond that. He ran to the tracks and tried to push the Pontiac off. That didn't work. He scampered to the other side of the car, braced his cowboy boots onto the track and pushed again.

The car moved.

Ihle kept pushing and the car kept moving. Eventually, he thought the car was clear of the locomotive, and he jumped back. The train missed the car and Ihle by inches.

By inches.

Now there are a lot of ways I wouldn't mind leaving this world, but I am not ready to go like a bug that has been splattered on a locomotive's windshield. Still, Ihle ran that risk and two people are alive because he did.

God bless him for that kind of courage.

Now I suppose I really don't have to finish this devotion. I don't have to tell you we have been saved because God's Son came into this world and gave His all so that we might be spared from sin, the devil, and the destructive locomotive of death.

Nor do I have to tell you that Jesus, unlike Ihle who escaped with his life, knew He was going to have to die if we were going to live. Nor do I have to go into any detail concerning how -- because of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection -- hundreds of millions of people will escape damnation and live forever in heaven.

No, I won't tell you all those things. But I will say this: while the actions of Chris Ihle said he is a hero, what Jesus has done says He is our Savior.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks for those special people who are willing to make a commitment to help complete strangers. May I be more than thankful for my Savior who died so I might live forever. In Jesus' Name I give thanks. Amen. 
 
 
In Christ I remain His servant and yours,


Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour^®
Lutheran Hour Ministries
 

 

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What nation defeated and conquered the Babylonians and let the Israelites go back to their homeland? Persia  (Good job Dianne!

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THURSDAY'S QUIZ:  What four creatures did Ezekiel see in a vision?

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CALENDAR

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; elder's meeting noon

 

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VOTER'S MEETING SUNDAY AT 9:45am!!  If you're a confirmed member of our church 18 and older, BE THERE!!

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ADULT CHOIR STARTING IN TWO WEEKS!!!

If you are an adult (High school age and older) and you love to sing.  We have the perfect opportunity for you to serve the Lord and use your talents!!  Call Barb Dreyer at 359-1906 to tell her you want to sing and to get more info!  Practice begins Wednesday, August 28 at 7pm in the balcony. 

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RALLY DAY PICNIC COMING UP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 at NOON!

 

Come out to Mim Dunn's house, 17488 Hickory Lick Rd, for a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and fun!  There are hiking trails, a picturesque lake for fishing and canoeing, and much more! 

 

We need help with hauling tables and chairs out there Saturday morning, and home again Sunday afternoon after the party, and we need a few more pop up canopies for shade and protection from the elements.  Call me at 359-1061 if you can help!

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN FOR THE DIRECTORY TODAY!!!  Call 456-2888!!!

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MAKE SURE YOU ARE HERE FOR YOUR GROUP'S PICS!!!!

August 18, 8:10am-- Church Council, Board of Stewardship, and Board of Education

 

August 25, 8:10am- Greeters, Acolytes, and Lay Readers

9:35- Ushers, Youth Group, Pianists, Projectionists.

 

Sept 8, 9:35am--Stephen Ministry, Board of Outreach, Altar Guild, and Sunday School teachers

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WOMEN'S RETREAT IS COMING UP THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AND THE MEN'S RETREAT IS AUGUST 24!!

Please call the church office TODAY to sign up!!

 

It is a wonderful, lighthearted, fun time of relaxation, refreshment and meditation on God's Word!! 

Both of them begin around 8am and end around 5pm! 

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FLOAT TRIP COMING UP MONDAY, SEPT 2!!!

What better way to celebrate Labor Day than with a 4 mile float down the river!  We will meet at the river at 10am!  The trip will be through Ozark Outdoors.  Please contact Teresa Scott to sign up.  tscott@usmo.com, cell 359-5041 or at Schraer H & C at 456-5041.  Remember, it is a float not a race.

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SUPPORT OUR MISSIONARY DENISE SCHLESSELMAN!!!!!

She will be leaving in a month for the Czech Republic to do mission work for a year and most probably two!!  She needs your support!  First she needs PRAYER support.  Pray for her safety, for her witness and for her life, that God would do His work through her. 

 

Secondly she needs your FINANCIAL support!  She is trying to get 75% of her needed funding in either one time gifts or pledges. 

 

Please pray about God's will for you in this and support her as best as you can!! 

 

Go to www.lcms.org/schlesselman to learn more about how you can support her.  You can also call her directly at 260-579-2942 and she will tell you more about it!!

 

 

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For SAMANTHA AUBUCHON who is dealing with severe headaches and may have meningitis.

 

For CAL TAMELER who is back at home and recovering from having 3 stents put in his heart. .

 

For WILMA WEIGLE who is recovering from a slight stroke and will have surgery on August 27.

 

For NANCY SPINIOLAS who is having severe back and hip pain .

 

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

For RICK SPINIOLAS who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and continues to go through treatments.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, as he continues to fight a tough battle against cancer.

For TYLER WEST, a little brother of a preschooler, who is going to have to have a third surgery to remove a tumor on his brain. .   

 

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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