DEVOTION: In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
John 1:1
I think it is always interesting when we question God. We have been around 30, 40, or 50 years, maybe a little more God has been around since the beginning. Yet, we question Him and try to insert our own ideas and thoughts as if they were better than His. Sounds kind of silly, doesn't it?
Teenagers do the same thing with their parents. When I was a teenager I did the same thing. I defied my parents, because I thought they were just silly old people who didn't have a clue. Boy was I wrong.
You do the same thing with God. Every time you sin, every time you do the opposite of what God wants you to do, you are basically saying that you know better than God. You are saying that your way is right and God's way is nonsense.
Today, realize that your way is not best unless it agrees and follows God's way. Repent of your own selfish ideas. Turn from your ways and turn to God's ways that He may direct your path and that you may know what true and real peace is.
Let us pray: Lord God, help me to quit acting like a teenager when it comes to doing your will. Help me to do your will when it comes to my finances, my marriage, my kids, my job, my church, and my life. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: What are the books that are sometimes included in between the Old and New Testaments called? The Apocrypha
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Name the four Gospels
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Fitness Group 5:30
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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FAMILY BONFIRE AND HAYRIDE SATURDAY!!!
Come out to the woods for a wonderful, cool crisp, Fall evening of fun!!
Where? Scott and Lani Heitgerd's house 32991 N. Hwy 47 Warrenton
When? Saturday, October 19, 6pm
What will be provided? Hayride, bonfire, hotdogs, chili, marshmallows, etc.
What to bring? lawn chairs, your own beverages, flashlights, and roasting sticks
Who can come? EVERYONE!!! All church members, preschool families, and friends!!
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SERVICE DAY AT ST. JOHN'S SUNDAY OCT. 27 AT NOON!!!
PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE SHEETS IN THE NARTHEX THIS WEEKEND!
List of projects includes--
At Church---
Cleaning and polishing of pews and altar/communion railing
Cleaning of storage rooms
Minor Repairs around church-- electrical,
Cards to shut ins and soldiers
In Community---
Yard work and Minor repairs at people's homes
Visiting people at nursing homes
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GOOD NEWS CLUB AT REBECCA BOONE NEEDS ANOTHER HELPER!!
They meet every Wednesday from 3-4:15!! If you can help even just once a month please call Mary Aubuchon at 314-581-5824. It is a very rewarding thing to do!!
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ALREADY????
Let's get ready for the Christmas Program! I know we haven't even had Halloween and Thanksgiving yet!!! We have to start on the program now because we only have NINE more Sundays to practice before the December 15th Program. We will be holding the program at the 11am church service. Now if you are a Sunday school age student and wish to be part of the program, please come to Sunday school as much as possible for the next nine weeks.
Besides the traditional songs we will sing as a group we will also be doing the ushering, offering, and readings for the service. Any age students may participate in the background support rolls. We are also looking for students to play their instruments and/or sing a special piece. If you are interested please contact Karin Klaustermeier or Donna Sherman.
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POSSIBLE TRIP TO THE CREATION MUSEUM NEXT SPRING OR SUMMER
Hey parents of Sunday School Students!
We have a grand idea to take the kids to the Creation Museum! This would be a trip we would raise the money for the expense. We have a starting fundraiser idea and hope to get matching funds from Thrivent.
Are you interested in having your kids take a learning journey that may be the cornerstone of their faith for the years ahead? Parents are welcome to come along. We are in the early idea stages, but we would take the six hour trip by motor coach to the museum and plan to spend the night near by in order to take advantage of the special tickets you can use two days in a row.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. For WILMA WEIGLE as she awaits surgery on an aneurysm. (She had a mapping procedure done yesterday to prepare for the surgery sometime next week.)
2. For, PATTY, a friend of Denise Schlesselmann, who has recently been diagnosed with breast caner.
3. For JENNIFER, daughter of John and Mary Jo Fahrni, who is recovering from a double mastectomy due to breast cancer.
4. For STEPHEN DELANEY a friend of the Fahrnis, who is dealing with lung cancer.
5. For MICHELLE WOOLF as she is trying new and different medicines to get better from a prolonged illness due to thyroid problems and struggle with chronic fatigue.
6. For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.
