5K Walk/Run

 

There will be a 5K Walk/Run again before the Warren Cou ty Health Fair begins on March 28, 2015.

Attached is a flyer with all the details.

Please post/pass on.

Thank you!

 

Peggy Privett

 

Warren County Health Dept.

636-456-7474 fax 636-456-4966

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Lutherans for Life Money Available for those who want to adopt children

You may remember a couple years ago when Lutherans for Life had an initiative called "Adoption Initiative Fundraiser" to raise money for couples who have applied to an adoption agency with hopes of adopting a child.  They raised over $30,000.   There is still money left.  If you are thinking of adopting a child or are even currently in the process of it, or you know someone who is and could use financial aid for this costly process, please call Delores Desemone at 636-447-3133 or Glenda Kramer at 636-978-5993 to let them know you are interested ad to ask questions. 
 
God's blessings on your day!
Pastor

Devotion and News: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

ST. JOHN'S MISSION STATEMENT
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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SERMON FROM 2/1/15.  Share it with someone you think may need to hear it!
http://youtu.be/h1hoZaQuQkk
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DEVOTION:     Numbers 3:11-13¹¹ And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ¹² "Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the people of Israel instead of every firstborn who opens the womb among the people of Israel. The Levites shall be mine, ¹³ for all the firstborn are mine. On the day that I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I consecrated for my own all the firstborn in Israel, both of man and of beast. They shall be mine: I am the Lord."
 
People often asked me "What made you decide to become a pastor?"  There's all different sorts of ways to answer that, but the most important one that I don't think I ever used but that I probably will use from now on is that God made me do it.  He chose me to do it.  From eighth grade on I always thought it would be cool to be a pastor.  Not that pastors are cool, far from it, they are often the nerdiest dorks there are.  But I guess I always thought that I would like to be a pastor.  And from reading the passage above I guess you could say that God put that thought in my head because he had chosen me to do it even before I was born. 
 
God didn't choose the Levites because they were the best suited, or because there was the right amount of them at the time, or because they were the best speakers, or because they were better than the other tribes.  He just chose them because he wanted them to do it!
 
I'm certainly not bragging when I say that God chose me.  Look at this passage from 1 Corinthians 1:27-28.  ²⁷ But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; ²⁸ God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are  ²⁹ so that no human being^[a] might boast in the presence of God.
 
I am also not saying that pastors are anything special either.  They are not more important or more necessary than any other position/ gift in the church.  Read these verses from  1 Corinthians 12:27-31  ²⁷ Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. ²⁸ And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. ²⁹ Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? ³⁰ Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? ³¹ But earnestly desire the higher gifts.  And then He goes on to say in chapter 13 that "The greatest of these is LOVE." 
 
God has chosen you too, not because you are anything special, or because you are a Lutheran, or because you are more pious than others.  God simply chose you because he loves you and he wants you to experience his love in some very meaningful ways, whether that be as a parent, a spouse, a church worker, an encourager, a prayer warrior, a volunteer, a miracle worker, an administrator, a helper.
 
Earnestly desire these greater gifts of the Spirit so that you may experience the Spirit's love as you give it to others in these ways and as you bild up his, and your family, the church!
 
Prayer:  Lord, that you for choosing me for works of service.  Make me ot do them according to your will that I may experience your love at work today.  Amen.
 
 

 

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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ:   What kind of bull did it need to be in order to be considered worthy of sacrifice?  It depends on what type of offering is being made. If it's a "burnt offering"  a male without blemish (Lev.1, 3) or "sin offering"  (Lev. 4, 3). If it's a "peace offering" it can be a male or female from the herd (Lev. 3, 1).  Thanks Jim Rahn

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Which tribe did God choose to be priests forever?

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CALENDAR:  

Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; karate 5:30-7:30; Praise Band practice 6-8

Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Hailey Blechle, 11- Ian Brunson
Ushers- Figura family
Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp 11- Steve and Katie McDowell
Lay readers- Sat- Kathy Fischer  8:30- Amber Vossen; 11- Steve McDowell
Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer

Organist: Melissa Pedersen

Projectionists:  Sat- Tony and Sandra Perricone; Sun 8:30- Zack Hoelscher; 11- Hannah Johnson
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NEWS:   

VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO BE LUTHERANS FOR LIFE REPRESENTATIVE FOR ST. JOHN'S

Lutheran for Life is an organization that supports and defends life at ALL STAQES from the moment of conception to the last breath.  Every life matters.  There is a chapter of LFL in St Charles County of which we re a part.  They are in need of someone to be the contact person and liaison from our congregation.  Denise Schlesselmann was, but since she is in the Czech Republic she is unable to right now.

 

All it requires is an email address and a phone number at which you can receive information and then relay that information to our congregation. 

 

They  are hosting a breakfast for all of our board members and church contacts on February 21st at Caleco's Bar and Grill in St. Peters. They will be saying thank you as well as sharing many exciting things that we have in the works for this year.

 

One thing that they are talking about right now is that they have money available for those who are thinking about or are in the process of adoption.  It is a great organization with A LOT to offer! 

 

Please let me know if you are interested and I can give you more info. 

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THE CHOIR NEEDS YOU FOR LENT AND ESPECIALLY HOLY WEEK!!!

The choir is preparing a cantata for Holy Week and Easter. Parts of it will be presented at 3 different services (Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday). It would be wonderful to have some additional voices. If you enjoy singing, please consider joining the choir from now until Easter. You will be blessed by it! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 in the balcony.

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BIBLE STUDY DATE AT HENDERSHOTS CHANGED

Bible study at the Hendershots house will be on February 20 and not the 13th as it says on the calendar.

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ONE MORE FOOD, FAITH, AND FAMILY NIGHT NEXT MONDAY AT 6PM!!

Italian night next Monday!  Bring your favorite Italian dish to share.   We'd love to see you!!  It's a fun time!  Please join us!

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STEAK DINNER/AUCTION TICKETS ON SALE!!
Tickets are $25 a piece!!  Raffle Tickets for the $500 drawing are also available.  1 ticket for $10 or 11 tickets for $20. 
  

CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TODAY TO GET YOUR TICKETS IF YOU HAVEN'T PURCHASED THEM YET!

 It is always a BLAST!!!   For years this event has become known as a great place to get good deals on things and help out our youth program at the same time!! 

 

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NEW ELDER GROUPS HAVE BEEN FORMED

The person assigned to be your elder may have changed!!  New lists will be posted asap.  If you need to know who your elder is before they are posted, call the church office. 

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BLUE ENVELOPES

When using the blue offering envelopes for either the Building fund or the DCE fund, please mark them accordingly.  There have been some mix ups recently.

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A NEW ST JOHN'S YELLOW PAGES TO BE PUT TOGETHER

We are attempting to collect your business cards and print them in the monthly newsletter as advertising.  It will be free to member businesses.  Many times members call and ask if there are members in the congregation that are in a certain business or profession.  People would rather do business with a church family member if possible.  Bring your cards to the church office asap as we will start this with the March newsletter. 

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SPECIAL CONCERT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 6PM!!

The Garms family, a southern gospel music group from Minnesota (I know the two don't go together, but you gotta hear them!!),  will be at St. John's on Thursday evening February 19th at 6pm!   It is a family of eight with wonderful voices and a tremendous desire to share the love of the Lord in music!  Mark your calendars right now to come on out for a night of music!!

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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS ARE IN YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES!!

Make sure you get them and use them for tax purposes, but also to take stock in how much you gave versus how much you had decided in your heart to give last year!

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YOU CAN BRIGHTEN UP THE SANCTUARY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS!!!

Altar flowers are a wonderful way to share joy at a birthday or anniversary or to honor someone's memory!  Altar flowers are $25.  Call Marilyn if you'd like to brighten up the church and honor someone you love at the same time!  456-2888!!  Or you can sign up on the flower chart in the narthex located on the bulletin board. 

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

 

For CLAIRE JOHNSON who is dealing with a large mass on her lung and is having great difficulty breathing.

 

For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a fall and a broken collar bone.

 

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with many health problems relating from a stroke.

 

For DANIELLE MEINE, a senior at WHS, a friend to many kids at St. john's, and a rider on Karin's bus since kindergarten, who has a very serious form of cancer.

 

For ELTON TEMME, Harold Temme and Lois Frick's brother, who has had many seizures and is dealing with many other health problems.

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .
 
For TODD PONDER, former band teacher/director and friend to many at St. John's, who suffered a massive stroke and can't do anything but move his eyes.  He is unable to breathe on his own. Here is a link to a fund that was started to help the family as they will have astronomical hospital and rehab bills for a long time to come.   At the bottom of the page it also has updates as to his progress.  http://www.gofundme.com/hp1ed8?pc=mb_em

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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