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"Pilate's Gamble"
April 1, 2015
"But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?" (John 18:39).
Read John 18:38-40.
Pilate won't listen to Jesus; he is too busy trying to work this out himself. How can he force the Jewish authorities to accept his decision to set Jesus free? Maybe one of the local customs might do the trick. It was implemented to improve Roman-Jewish relations. At the Passover feast, the Roman governors released a prisoner the Jewish crowds requested. Normally it was a popular person who had been imprisoned for speaking against the Roman government. This time Pilate would offer the choice between Jesus and the most dangerous criminal in the prison: Barabbas.
This was a stroke of genius! Jesus offered no true threat to public safety and clearly Barabbas was as dangerous to the Jewish leaders as he was to the Romans. But Pilate misjudges the Jewish leaders, who are convinced Jesus is a much greater threat to them and to the Jewish nation than Barabbas.
When the leaders convince the crowd to demanded Barabbas' release and crucify Jesus, Pilate finds himself in a far worse position than if he had simply set Jesus free and lived with the consequences.
Whenever we shun the responsibilities God gives us-to speak up for those who are defenseless, to bring up our children in the fear and knowledge of God or those in any other area of life-we are just like Pontius Pilate.
Jesus didn't step away from His responsibility but freely took the punishment of our sins upon Himself.
THE PRAYER: Lord, thank You for paying the price for all the times I walk away from the responsibilities You give me. Give me courage and commitment to step forward and do what You want me to do. Amen.
Written by Rev. Wayne Palmer
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How many stones did David take with him to kill Goliath? 5 smooth stones
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; Worship 6:30
Sat- Set up for Easter breakfast 8am; NO WORSHIP
Sun- Worship 6:30; Breakfast 8; Egg hunt 9; Worship 10
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Thurs- Hailey Blechle; Fri- Jacob Cluver, Sun 6:30- Zack Hoelscher 10- Alaina Heitgerd
Ushers- Thur- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry and Scott Schulze; Fri- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover; Sun 6:30 George, Gary, Ben Hoelscher and Brent Davis: 10- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar- Thur: Set up- Linda Callies; Clean up- Terry McKenzie; Fri Set up- Terry McKenzie; Sun set up- Don and Dianne Hance; Clean up- Lois Boeger
Communion Assistants- Thurs- John Hachtel; Sun 6:30- Rich Talbert; 10- Steve Robine
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert 10- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay readers- 6:30- Allan Dreyer 10- Steve McDowell
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Thurs- Terry McKenzie; Fri- Perricones; 6:30- Terry McKenzie; 10- ??????
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NEWS:
Here's what we have so far:
Apr 5- EASTER BREAKFAST
Apr 12- Hachtels
Apr 19- ???
Apr. 26- ???
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SAVE THE DATE!!!! OUR FIRST ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 2015!!!
We are looking for ideas for carnival games and also donations of carnival game prizes for the vent. Please donate prizes into the cardboard box in the narthex. Also, if any one has an idea for a carnival game, or a game itself they would like to donate please contact Joanna Hoelscher at 636-485-0635 or Karla Christophene at 314-397-1375.
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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP TRIP TO THE CLYDESDALE FARM AND THE JEFFERSON CITY STATE PENITENTIARY ON SATURDAY APRIL 11!!
We will visit the Warm Springs Ranch, World headquarters of the Budweiser Clydesdale OPERATION. After the tour of the ranch and some refreshments compliments of Budweiser, we will enjoy lunch at Settler's Inn. After that we are on to Jeff City for a tour of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary. An ICE CREAM BREAK us scheduled at Central dairy to round out the day. Reservations and tickets have to be purchased so it is NECESSARY that you SIGN UP NOW!!! Complete cost will be determined by number of people going.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For DAVE KOHRS who has stopped receiving chemo treatments.
For BONNIE FRENZIA who is spending some time in Delmar Gardens for rehab.
For John Wehmueller, brother in law of Tony Perricone, who has just been diagnosed with prostrate cancer and will soon begin treatment.
For Brenda Schouten, aunt of Tony Perricone, who has been treated for a cancerous tumor around her aorta. Although currently being treated with chemo, the tumor has grown about an inch larger than last month.
For OUR CONGREGATION AS WE SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR BUILDING PROGRAM!!
For OUR DCE INTERN, KELSEY OVERBECK, that the Lord moves a congregation in need of her abilities to call her into full time DCE ministry.
For DAVE TINNIN'S MOM, JANE, as she continues to recover from several strokes and seizures.
For WILMA WEIGLE as she is having a lot of difficulty with congestion and possible pneumonia. .
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .
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