A video from Sarah Crowder

Many of you may remember the Crowder family from a few years back.  They moved to Trinity, Orchard Farm, so that Jason could be a teacher there.   Anyway, Sarah made a video of her dad, who has brain cancer, going to church, and the joy it gave him to do so.  It will make you happy, give you tears of joy, and will also give you a wonderful picture of what worship and church fellowship does for all of us.  Please watch it!
 
 
 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17lIHCkByS0&feature=youtu.be

Events at the Warren County Health dept

 

Free Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis) Clinic

Nov. 12, 2013     1-3pm
Ages 11 and over (Age 11-18 MUST bring a complete shot record)
Walk in…No appointment needed   (While supplies last)

Zumba, Total Body Toning & PiYo Classes

Zumba Tuesday Classes 4:45-5:30pm Sept 10-Oct 15 and /or Oct 22-Dec 3
Zumba Wednesday Classes 10-10:45am Sept 11-Oct 16 and/or Oct 23-Dec. 4
Total Body Toning Wednesdays 4:45-5:30pm Sept 11-Oct 16 and/or Oct 23-Dec. 4
PiYo (Pilates & Yoga combo) Wednesday's 5:45-6:45pm Sept. 11-Oct 16 and/or Oct. 23-Dec. 4
Each 6 week class $20 or If sign up for any 2 classes $5 discount! (Drop in $5 per class)

         Flu Shot Clinics
Walk in…NO appointment needed….Ages Over 18
Warren County Health Department, 101 Mockingbird Lane, Warrenton:
               
    Oct. 21^st        9-11am             Oct. 28^th      4-7pm  
    Nov. 12     1-3pm      Nov. 19   1-3pm      Nov. 26   1-3pm

Warren County Senior Center, 501 Ashland, Warrenton:
Oct. 28^th   11:30am-1:00pm

$25 Cash or Check     No cost if Medicare Part B is PRIMARY (Must bring card)
Sorry, we are unable to bill any private or supplemental insurance
For more information call 636-456-7474

Wellness Luncheon
    Nov. 4     Dec. 9      12-1pm
New topics & speakers every month
Please call Peggy to RSVP at 636-456-7474

 

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013

 
DEVOTION:  "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near.'"  Matthew 4:17
 
Yesterday, I had the privilege of being beside the bed of two people.  I call it a privilege, because I get to present the Gospel and pray for people in their greatest time of need.  I call it a privilege, because sometimes it is the only Gospel they will hear and God has given me this great responsibility. 
 
I also call it a privilege, because it is always a great reminder to me of how fragile and short life really is and how, if you haven't turned (repented) of your sin and turned to Christ for forgiveness you are lost forever. 
 
I also call it a privilege, because I get to bring Christ's forgiveness to bear in the most dire of circumstances and bring peace to the hearts of lives of people who are desperate for comfort and peace. 
 
I also call it a privilege, because there is no other real comfort and peace that the world can provide.  Nothing gives us comfort like the Gospel, the good news that Jesus came to earth as baby in a manger, lived a sinless life as a servant, died in our place, rose from the dead, and lives and reigns to all eternity. 
 
But the truth is that it is not only my privilege to do this.  It is yours too.  You have your own group of people, family, friends, coworkers, etc. that you have the privilege of sharing and living out the Gospel with.  I urge you to do that today.  Give your kids the Gospel in every way possible by praying with them, reading God's Word to them, bringing them to worship and Sunday school and much more.  Invite your coworkers to go to church with you and give them Christian literature and devotions to read.  Tell your friends that you love them, but that Jesus loves them even more.  Care for them and forgive them every chance you get. 
 
Nothing will change a person's heart, mind, or life like the love and forgiveness of Jesus.  From this time on begin to preach, "Repent for the kingdom of Christ has come, he has saved you, and he loves you."
 
Let us pray:  Lord God, help me to trust, rely, and preach Your Kingdom, for that is all that truly matters.  Amen.
 


 
 


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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Who were the first two disciples?  Peter and Andrew

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THURSDAY'S QUESTION:  Was Jesus rejected or accepted in his own hometown?

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CALENDAR

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; SERVICE DAY begins with potluck at noon!!

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FITNESS GROUP MEETS TONIGHT AT 5:30 PM!!!

We will decide tonight if it is too cold.  If it isn't we will walk to the high school track, do a short workout there, and then walk back!!

 

If it is too cold we will do a workout in the overflow.

 

Reply to this email if you are going to be there.

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SERVICE DAY AT ST. JOHN'S  SUNDAY OCT. 27 AT NOON!!!

 

We will start with a potluck.  Meat and desserts will be provided.  Please bring a side dish or salad to share.

 

 

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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HELP OUT AGAPE

 Items that Agape is in need of…

 

Food Pantry:

Spaghetti noodles (or any pasta)

Sauces

Peanut Butter

Cereals

Toilet Paper

Bar Soaps

Canned Soups

Meats

 

Winter items:

Coats

Hats

Gloves

Socks

Blankets

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BELL RINGING AT WALMART!!!!!  SIGN UP TODAY AND SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED!!

Also, St. John's is signed up to ring the bells at the north door (food side) for Agape (Salvation Army) on Saturday, December 14 from 8am-8pm. 
 
Here is the schedule.  I am breaking it up into one hour time slots.  If you would like to do more than one hour please feel free to sign up for two or three. 
 
It is always fun to do it as a family!  Or if a bunch of kids want to get together and do it, that is fun too.  Bring your songbooks and sing Christmas carols, do dramatic readings of something, whatever you want to do.    SIGN UP TODAY!!!
 
 
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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 is recovering from surgery very slowly.

2. For the FAMILY OF NATALIE FUSSNER, a grandmother of a preschooler (Angel Cerda), who passed away last night.   

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.

PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICEMEN
CALEB FIGURA- Army national Guard- just completed basic training.
 
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!

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