DEVOTION: "At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of the nations until then. But at that time your people-- everyone whose name is found written in the book-- will be delivered. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake; some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever." Daniel 12:1-3
You want to know what the end is going to be like? Here you have it. Things are going to be bad and get worse. Then those who have their names written in Jesus' book of salvation will be raised to everlasting life and those whose names aren't written in that book to shame and contempt forever.
Who are those whose names are written in that book? Those who confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised him from the dead! Those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ's death on the cross as a payment for all sin for all time and that the death He died was for them! Do you believe this?
Well do you? Are you one of those who whose names are written in that book, who are wise in God's eyes, who are leading many to righteousness?
If so then live in God's grace and peace! Live in the joy of salvation! Live like you're saved dog gone it! Look forward to the day with joy and love! This is the day of salvation that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Too many Christians, including myself are walking with our heads down and our hands in our pockets saying "woe is me", saying "Oh what a terrible world we live in." Quit walking around like you're going to hell. Quit living life as though Jesus didn't save you from hell!! Quit living a complacent life. Quit living as if Jesus didn't matter. Quit living as though you can live without the famly of believers called the church. Live like you're going to heaven because you are!!
All of have this trouble from time to time. We need to get our perspective right! We need to remember that we are in the company of angels and archangels and all the company of heaven singing "HOLY, HOLY ,HOLY!" We need to remember that our names are written in the Lamb's book of life!
Then, when we get our joy right and stop living in the guilt of sin we are able to go forth in peace and make disciples, leading many to righteousness! We are able to bring the light to people living in darkness! We are able to let our joy overflow to the world over and over again!
Live in joy! Enjoy God's creation! Enjoy His love for you! Live in His peace!
Let us pray: Father in heaven, make us to fix our eyes on You and Your Son, Jesus who is the author and perfector of our faith. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What was Daniel's Babylonian name that was given to him? Beltashazzar____________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ: What was Ezra's job?
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY!! 6:30
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; (pastor and others going to men's retreat)
Sat- NO BIBLE STUDY!!; Worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Lydia Miller 11- George Pezold
Altar guild- Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up-- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp; 11- Joan Sexton
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Jim Rahn
Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Christine Winn; 11am- Jim Rahn
8:30 Ushers- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Projectors- no projectors this weekend
Pianists/organists Sat- Molly Hendershot; Sun- Melissa Pedersen 11am- Praise band!!
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NEWS:
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY STARTING TONIGHT!!
A new Bible study specifically for women will begin this Thursday at 6:30pm at church called "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp!! ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED!! Just show up!
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6-12 GRADERS ARE ALL INVITED TO GO PAINTBALLING AT WACKY WARRIORS THIS SATURDAY!!!
Please call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or email her at koverbeck@live.com to reserve your spot and spots for your friends!
When?? 10:30 (Leave from church at 10am or meet there.)
How much??? It is $12.50 a person! Drivers are also needed!!
RSVP by Wednesday!!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!
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PRAISE BAND IS PLAYING THIS SUNDAY IN THE 11am SERVICE!!!
Get excited and come out and join them in praising our God and Savior!
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A NEW BEGINNER KARATE CLASS IS STARTING AT ST. JOHN'S ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 2!!!
Check out all the info on the brand new website!! There are also intermediate and advanced classed available.
http://familykaratecenterwest.webs.com _______________________________________________________________________________________GROUP BUS TRIP FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 TO TOUR THE CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND GO TO OSAGE BEACH FOR DINNER AND A CHRISTMAS SHOW AT MAIN STREET MUSIC HALL!!They are in need of more people to sign up!! If they don't get enough people the trip will have to be canceled!! Anyone can go!___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK DAY AND POTLUCK COMING UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 BEGINNING AT NOON! Meat and cheese trays, bread, and drinks will be provided!! Please sign up to come on the sign up sheet on the table int he narthex, and bring a dish to share! Please be a part of this fun time of fellowship and work! Below are the projects that we will be working on at church1. Dirt work in the swaile between the Linke's property and the parking lot2. Work on the lights at the north end of the building3. Trim bushes around church building4. clean out storage areas by pavilion5. narthex flooring (pull up carpet, fix subfloor, and put down new flooring)6. cleaning projects all around church (pews, shelves, closets, etc.)7. Write "Thinking of You" and other encouragements to soldiers, college students, and shut ins. There are also some projects that we will be working on at Good Shepherd in Wright City1. parking stops need to be lined up and pinned down to keep them from moving2. landscaping in front of building3. Removing weeds from playground_________________________________________________________________________________________A NEW YEAR OF SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS BEGUN!!
Kids ages 3-18 will be going through a new, exciting, and fun curriculum based on stories from the Scriptures!! PLEASE GET YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS TO SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!
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A NEW BIBLE STUDY ON HEAVEN WILL BE STARTING OCTOBER 4 and 5!! COME AND CHECK IT OUT!!
(This weekend (Sept. 28) Pastor Grund will be leading Bible study on a topic of his choice.)
On Oct. 4 and 5 we will be starting a new study titled "What is heaven like?" This study will be based on the Scriptures first and foremost and we will talk about the glory we will experience and the face to face contact we will have with Jesus.
Get out of the dark and into the light when it comes to your knowledge about paradise! Come and get all your questions answered!
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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 ED KOHRS as he recovers from another hospitalization.
For Mary Aubuchon's sister, MARCILLE FORD, who is gravely ill and may be nearing the end of her life.
For LIL WINTER as she is recovering from pneumonia.
For MARY STEMLER as she fell and suffered several cracked ribs.
For thanksgiving for MIM DUNN, as she is beginning to walk again with assistance.
For BILL WOOLF as he recovers from a broken ankle. He is working with it.
For FRANCES LAMKIN, Sandra Perricone's aunt, who is dealing with many health issues.
For our NATION'S MILITARY LEADERS AND SOLDIERS as they figure out what to do about the imminent threats from ISIS.
For HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, who are being persecuted to the point of death for their faith.
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