DEVOTION: Jesus and His disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets." "But what about you?" He asked, "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Matthew 16:16
I'm sure you've heard the expression, "Actions speak louder than words." So what do your actions tell others about what you believe about Jesus?
Consider the following areas of your life and honestly confess to God that you have fallen short:
Your family-
Your job-
Your worship life-
Your tithes and offerings
Your marriage-
Need I go any further? Your mouth may say one thing, but your actions often say something totally different. There is more than enough guilt to go around. I certainly have plenty of it myself.
It was the same with Peter. He boldly confessed that Jesus was the Christ, but we know from the account of Peter's denial, that his actions didn't always match up with his words. His spirit may have been willing but his flesh was weak.
That is why we know that Jesus didn't build His church on Peter. If He had there would no longer be a church. It wasn't even based on the boldness of Peter's confession. No, His church is based on the truthfulness of Peter's statement. His church is built on the fact that He is the Christ the Son of the Living God.
As you looked at those areas of your life, there may have been areas that were better and ones that were worse, depending on the day. None of them were perfect. Don't strive for perfection because you will be continually and constantly be disappointed. Instead strive for living in His grace so that you can truly know what peace is all about and you can also know what the true church is built on!
Have a blest week!
Let us pray: Lord od, we thank you that your church is not built upon man but upon your truth. Help us to live in that truth and not in our own devices and schemes. Amen.
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What disciple was Simon Peter's brother? Andrew
Mon-Fri-- VBS ALL WEEK-- Supper is at 5:30 and VBS is 6-8pm!!
Sat- Bible Study 4; Worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Jacob Nagel 11- George Pezold
Altar guild- Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean Up-- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Walt and Betty Schirr; 11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Rich Boeger; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Steve Robine
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Sandra Perricone; 11am- ???
8:30 Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Projectors- Sat- Tony and Sandra Perricone 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst; 11- ????
Sat pianist- Tim Sherman
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NEWS:
The theme is friendship and the Bible stories will revolve around different "friend" relationships throughout Scripture!!
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5-12 GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL IS STILL GOING EVERY SUNDAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!! ONLY TWO SHOWED UP YESTERDAY (Cara and Gus). PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KEEP COMING EVERY SUNDAY!!
Kelsey is a great teacher and she has a lot of info in her brain and heart that she wants to get out to you!!
This week is chapter 25 "Jesus, the Son of God" READ IT!!
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THE STORY: CHAPTER 25 "Jesus, the Son " IS THIS WEEK!!!
Jesus more fully reveals himself for who He really is, the MESSIAH, THE SON OF GOD, THE LORD OF ALL!!!
PLEASE KEEP UP WITH YOUR READINGS AND COME TO BIBLE STUDY!! I know it is difficult, but make time! It is very important!
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Alan Hofeldt
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T-SHIRTS FOR SALE!!!
Wonderful blaze orange t-shirts are for sale for $10 a piece to help support our board of outreach and evangelism's efforts and to raise money to provide for those in need. Pick up your size today and put your $10 in the box provided!!! They are located in the narthex (entry way) of church upstairs.
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TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS-- We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
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PRAYER REQUESTS: (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)
For LYNN MESSER, a friend of Jo Fahrni, who went missing this past week, that she will be found safe and well very soon.
For LOIS FRICK, who is having surgery on her hand today.
For GARRETT SPOEDE, as he undergoes a surgery to amputate his thumb.
For A FRIEND OF SIERA JAEGER, ClAIRE EHLENBECK AND HER FAMILY , as a close cousin of theirs passed away Saturday.
For PATRICE HUDGENS, a friend and neighbor of Sandy Robine, as her dad passed away last week.
For PAT PUCKETT recovering from shoulder replacement at home and doing very well
For ED KOHRS, as he is recovering from blood clots in his legs and lungs and as he mourns the loss of his wife as well.
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