Peanut butter for Operation Backpack

You may have read in the Warrenton Record that Operation Backpack is in desperate need of food items. 
 
Operation Backpack is a program that provides food for needy children on weekends.  Most of these kids are able to get reduced or free breakfast and lunch at school daily, but since there is no school on weekends they often don't have enough food to make it through the weekend.   The food gets brought to a central location and then disbursed to the most needy of children in our area schools.  It is done discreetly without any other kids knowing about it. 
 
A few Warrenton area churches have teamed up to provide the food.  Each church is taking a different food item (kind of like we used to do for the Ditty bag for soldiers). 
 
St. John's is in charge of peanut butter. 
 
Please bring jars of peanut butter to church within the next two weeks so we can get them to the kids who need them asap.  Any jars of peanut butter will do as long as they can comfortably fit in a backpack. 
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Lock In this Friday night!!!!

YES!!  YOU READ THAT RIGHT!!  There is a lock-in scheduled for this Friday. 
 
I was reminded after confirmation class last night that I had scheduled a LOCK IN for this Friday night at 7pm through Saturday morning at 8am.   I guess I will stick to the schedule. 
 
BRING IT ON!!!
 
Kids 7-12 grade invited!   Invite your friends!!!
 
Please let me know you are coming by Thursday night!!
 
I need a parent or two (preferably a couple moms) to stay here with me. 
 
 
Here's the schedule:
 
7pm- Lock In begins and everyone shows up.
 
8pm- Bible Study
 
9-12midnight- Fun activities (board games, video games, basketball on the parking lot, etc.)
 
Pizza will be available around 10pm.  Bring your own snacks if you want. 
 
Midnight-  Devotion and prayer time in sanctuary  (Everyone will participate.)
 
1am--8am-- Quiet time---  No loud noises.  Can be awake if you want to, but no acting like monkeys and apes.
 
Please pick up your kids by 8am
 
What to bring:
Video games, Xboxes, Play Stations and controllers
board games you like
Snacks
pillow and blankie/ sleeping bag
Medicines  
guitars  or other instruments to jam on
Anything else you might need
 
 
Rules-
1. Be respectful  of authority, property, and each other
2. Have fun!!
3. Serve God!  Participate in Bible Study!!
4. If you bring it you take it home!!  Don't leave anything at church.
 
 
REMEMBER!!!  Let me know if you are coming by Thursday night!!!
 
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Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013

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

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"Duh!"
November 5, 2013
Daily Devotions Mossy Cave 7-9-13And He (Jesus) answered them, "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by Me." Luke 7:22-23
Duh!

That's a word we use when something someone has said is obvious. It is a fitting word for this devotion, which is speaking about seeing things which should be -- ought to be -- easily observed.

For example, did you know on Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil there are press-in tabs on the end of the box that are designed to stop the roll from coming out? Even though it is clearly marked, I didn't know that. Duh.

And did you know every car has a symbol on the dashboard that tells you what side of the car has the gas cap where you can fill up your vehicle? On new cars there is an arrow next to the gas tank icon, and on older cars the gas tank icon's nozzle points you in the right direction. Duh.

Did you ever go to a fast-food place and fill up a bunch of paper cups with ketchup? You can cut down on the number of cups you use by pulling on, and expanding, the opening of the cup. Duh.

And did you know the cartons that contain take-home Chinese food are designed to be opened and then serve as a makeshift plate? Duh.

Are you among the folks who have figured out the lids for soft drinks at the fast-food joint are ribbed to serve as a coaster for the cup? Duh.

In this past week I have been amazed at the number of things which I'd seen, but never really saw.

I'm not alone in this. You see, there are hundreds of millions of people who are aware of the Bible and the story of salvation it contains. They are aware; they see the words, but they don't see the Savior.

Centuries ago, the Baptizer asked if Jesus was the one Savior for which the world had been waiting. Jesus said, "Take a look -- a real good look -- at Me and what I'm doing. The blind see, the lame walk, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life." In short, anyone who takes a serious look at the Savior will come away believing He has done that which only God's Son could do.

Among the many things such an observation will reveal is the greatest miracle this world has ever seen. Having carried our sins to the cross and, dying, Jesus conquered death and grave. I have personally conducted hundreds of funerals, but all those folks have stayed buried. But God's Son defeated death and, because He has done so, I know I and all believers will also rise from the grave on Judgment Day.

If you haven't already done so, take a second look and see the Son of God, your Savior. See the obvious: Jesus Christ did only that which the Redeemer could do.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, when Judgment Day comes, may no one be left who says, "Duh! I should have seen Jesus for who He really is: my Savior and Lord. In Jesus' Name I ask it. Amen.
Pastor KlausIn Christ I remain His servant and yours,


Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour®
Lutheran Hour Ministries
 
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: Find a Bible verse that talks about Jesus' brothers. The biggest one is in John 7:2-9; but there are also  Matthew 12:46, Mark 3:31 and Luke 8:19 which speak of his mother and brothers.  But Jesus also says in these passages as he points to the crowd that all of them, including us, are is mother, and brothers, and sisters.  (Great job Dianne and Pat!!)
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Jesus speaking to when he said, "If you were Abraham's children then you would do the things Abraham did.  As it is you are determined to kill me...."? 
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CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Worship at Jonesburg Nursing Home 10:30: Choir 7pm
Thurs- Alzheimers Support Group 1pm
Fri- Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Elder's meeting noon; Widow's Group noon
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AVENUE OF SAINTS HERE THIS SUNDAY AT 11am!! 
Tell your friends and neighbors!!  It's always a rockin' good time of uplifting praise and worship! 
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8th GRADERS GO TO LHS WEDNESDAY FOR TEENS TALK TO TEENS
Don't forget kids and parents!!  We will meet at church at 5:30!!
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A BIG THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TRUNK OR TREAT
 
Especially to Sandy and Steve Robine for hosting the chili and hotdogs and the pumpkin carving contest inside and all of the wonderful folks who opened up their trunks for us.   It was a lot of fun and a good way to share the Gospel to LOTS of kids.  We probably had over 200 come through!
 
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 PATRIOT PACKAGES WILL BE PACKED THIS SATURDAY, NOV 9 STARTING AT 9AM AT THE WARRENTON ARMORY.
Volunteers are needed for packing.  you may also donate travel size hygiene items, magazines, comics, homemade cookies, etc.  Call church for more info.
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ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY, MONDAY, DEC. 2, 6pm at BREWSKIES.
There is a choice of two entrees, apple smoked pork loin or chicken marsala.  Sign up shet is in the narthex  Cost is $18.  Bring a $10 wrapped gift to exchange.
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ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP THURSDAY at 1PM IN THE CHURCH OVERFLOW. 
 If you know of a caregiver of someone suffering with Alzheimers please let them know about this wonderful ministry. 
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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!!!
 
 
Thanks!
 
 
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For WILMA WEIGLE as she is now dealing with a bacterial infection along with trying to recover from her aneurysm surgery
For NANCY SPINIOLAS as her sister died this past week and as she is having hip replacement surgery today (Tuesday).
For The FELDKAMP FAMILY at the death of Dianne's mother.
 
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE who is recovering from a fractured shoulder.
 
For STEPHEN DREYER, nephew of Allan and Barb Dreyer, who is in ICU with severe illness.
 
For the FAMILY of CASEY KOHLMEIER an officer who was struck and killed by a drunk driver.
 
For LISA RAUSCH'S FRIEND, ISABELLE, who is dealing with severe illness.
 
For LIL WINTER who is still dealing with pain in her foot after foot surgery.
 
For DON, FRAN, and JUDY all friends of the Robines who are dealing with health problems of various kinds, and for their friend SHEILA who is doing well and recovering.
For, PATTY, a friend of Denise Schlesselmann, who has recently been diagnosed with breast caner.
For JENNIFER, daughter of John and Mary Jo Fahrni, who is recovering from a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. 
For STEPHEN DELANEY a friend of the Fahrnis, who is dealing with lung cancer. 
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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