DEVOTION: If a person sins and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord's commands, even though he does not know it, he is guilty and will be held responsible. Leviticus 5:17 Did you know this? Did you even know that there are sins you commit without even knowing it? I think that we commit more sins that we don't even know of than the sins we do know of. There is so much that we were supposed to do yesterday that we didn't know we were supposed to do. There is so much that we did that was wrong without even knowing it. We are guilty both ways.
We can't break the speed limit even though we may have not seen the speed limit sign. Ignorance is not innocence. We are guilty if we do and guilty if we don't. In essence, because of our sinful nature we are lost, condemned, dead, and done. We have no hope according to the law, because even if we were able to provide a sacrifice for the sins of yesterday there is no way we can make atonement for all of our sin. There is just too much of it, and there is no end to it.
That is why Jesus came. He came for ALL of our sin, the sin we know and the sin we don't, the good things we don't do and the evil things we do, ALL OF IT!
It is for this and because of this that we give continual thanks and praise to God. We don't have it all together, but HE does. He has given all of Himself, because all of Himself is the only all-sufficient sacrifice! He loves us enough to do that for us!
As you go through this Lenten season remind yourself of this daily! Read your devotions! Pray your prayers! Live your life! And at the end of the day confess your sinfulness, even the parts that you don't know, and let the grace, mercy, and peace of Christ wash over you.
Prayer: Lord, I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. I have not loved you with my whole heart. I have not loved my neighbor as myself. I have sinned by what I have done and what I have left undone. I have sinned in ways that I don't even realize. My whole body and mind is tainted with sin. For your Son's sake have mercy on me and forgive me. Amen.
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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 SacramentsOut into the community by caring for physical and spiritual needsTogether in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ_________________________________________________________________________________YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What was to happen to a sorcerer or witch in the land of Israel? They were put to death. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ: What was an Israelite supposed to bring as a guilt offering for sins that he didn't know of?
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15; Youth servant/mission trip meeting 6:15
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30; Praise Band practice 6-8pm
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am; 30 Hour famine begins at noon; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm; Famine ends at 6pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Wed- Hannah Johnson, 8:30- Cara Klaustermeier , 11- Bella Linstruth
Ushers- Wed- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze; Sun- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies, Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Bob Linke 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay readers- Sat- ????? 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Kailyn Blechle
Sat Pianist- Molly Hendershot
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Sat- Terry McKenzie; Sun 8:30 Sophie Tinnin 11- Perricone
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NEWS:
30 HOUR FAMINE COMING UP THIS WEEKEND, Feb 27-28
We stop eating at noon on Friday and don't eat again until 6pm on Saturday! During that time we will have a lock in, do a couple service projects, and sleep!!!
The fasting part is to raise money for World Vision which provides food, medical supplies, and rigs for drilling for water wells in many Third World Countries.
Please consider donating to this cause by replying to this email or by donating to your favorite junior or senior high youth!!
YOUTH MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO BEE A PART OF IT
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DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD? ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register online and have it swiped each time you shop.
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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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NOTES FROM THE TRUSTEES
1. If you see (or hear) a property item that needs fixing, tell one of your trustees or let Marilyn know in the office. We have plenty of guys who have the ability to do the work necessary!
2. A WORK DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 28!! 8am-noon!! Mark your calendars and gather your tools!!
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WE NEED READERS FOR HOLY WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOTH FOR NARRATION AND FOR DRAMATIC PARTS OF VOICES OF PEOPLE FROM THE SCRIPTURES ARE NEEDED FOR HOLY WEEK!!
Here are the parts:
Narrator
Luke
John
Pontius Pilate
Jesus
Our choir is doing a Cantata (a compilation of songs and readings) beginning with Palm Sunday and going through to Easter. They need some readers to be a part of this!! If you'd be willing to help in this way please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061
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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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TRAVELING FELLOWWSHIP 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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VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO BE THE REPRESENTATIVE AND LIAISON FROM ST. JOHN'S FOR THE ST. CHARLES CHAPTER OF LUTHERANS FOR LIFE!
All it requires is an email address and phone number so you can receive information pertaining to our congregation and pass it on when need be.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CLAIRE JOHNSON. Visitation is 10-11 at Pitman in Wentzville, and Graveside Service is at noon at Memorial Gardens in St.. Charles.
For DAVE TINNIN'S MOM, JANE, who remains in the ICU to control her seizures and to give her the rest she needs. She has been unresponsive for a week.
For CHERI HOFELDT'S MOTHER who is dealing with severe back pain and is recovering from receiving treatment for it.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a fall and a broken collar bone at Warrenton Manor Nursing Home.
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 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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