Monday, May 4, 2015

DEVOTION: "I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord."  Psalm 122:1
 
Yesterday, I was at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN to see my nephew Isaac confirm his faith!  It was wonderful to be in worship yesterday, to see church full of people, to worship with all of my family, to sing familiar hymns and songs in an unfamiliar place, to hear God's Word, and to even hear a former classmate of mine preach God's Word to us all.  I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!"
 
Last Sunday I was able to see my own daughter along with seven other kids that I have watched grow up confirm their faith.  I was able to hear them talk about what their faith means to them and how great God is to them.  I was able to worship with many of my brothers and sisters in Christ here in Warrenton, sing some great hymns, and receive the Lord's Supper. 
 
While these were two extra special worship services in the last two weeks, every Sunday is special.  It is special because we get to go to the house of the Lord!  We get to worship a God who loves us so much that he sent his only Son to die for us.  We get to worship with many other people who love us.  We get to receive Christ in His Word and Sacraments.  In summary, we get JESUS!
 
If you've been neglecting worship lately, and by the looks of things many of you have been, I urge you to consider why you've been neglecting it, repent of it, and turn back to God so that you can be glad along with all of your brothers that you can go to the house of the Lord! 
 
Prayer: Make us to rejoice that we get to go to the house of the Lord!  Amen.
 
 
 

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:     How did Herod die after he failed to give glory to God in the book of Acts?  The people were treating him like a god, and instead of giving glory to God, he kept the glory for himself.  God struck him with worms and he died.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the disciple that took the place of Judas?
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CALENDAR: 
Mon- Family Night 5:30 (Cinco De Mayo Night!) 
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Praise Band 6pm; Choir 7pm
Thurs- NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Breakfast 6:30am; Worship 7am; Alzheimer's Caregivers support group 1pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5
Sun- Mother's Day; Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Patrick Schaumberg; 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers-  8:30- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze

Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean up- Joanne Hachtel
Communion Assistants- Sat- Rich Talbert; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve Robine

Greeters- 8:30- Doug and Ruth Walters; 11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Lay readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Christy Winn  11- Kailyn Blechle
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann; 8:30- Schaumbergs; 11am- ??????
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NEWS: 
FAMILY NIGHT TONIGHT 5:30-7pm!!
Many of us are bringing Mexican food for Quatro De Mayo!  Seasoned ground beef and tortillas with fixins for tacos will be there!
 
Whatever you'd like to bring would be great!  Just come and enjoy good food and fellowship!!
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NURSERY HELPERS NEEDED FOR ONCE A MONTH DURING WORSHIP
Do you like little children?  Do you like to hold babies?  Do you want to help out our many young families that are joining church?   Here's your chance!
 
We currently need just one more person to have enough for each person on our list to work once a month during our 11am service.
 
We could use two or three more for the 8:30 service!!
 
You don't have to be a mom to do this.  You just have to love kids and be able to take care of them for an hour on Sunday morning.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST SATURDAY AT 8AM!
 
Menu: Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, fruit! 
 
We will conclude our study of the separation of church and state. 
 
Please RSVP so I know how many are coming!!
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WORKED OR PARTICIPATED IN THE TAILGATE SALE/VENDOR FAIR/ BAKE SALE/LUNCHEON THIS PAST SATURDAY!
Even though attendance was low it was still a beautiful day and money was still raised for ministry! 
 
QUILT RAFFLE WAS WON BY JODI BALDWIN!!!  Congratulations Jodi!
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS THIS THURSDAY!!!  Start your day off right!  Join us!
Breakfast- 6:30am
 
Prayer service- 7am
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PASTOR IS BIKING ACROSS MISSOURI JUNE 21-26!
As much as I need to get in shape, this is more to raise money for www.leadachild.org.   If you'd like to donate to this most worthy cause, go to the website, click on the donate button, find the space that says "Lead a Child Bible club, enter your amount and enter my name.  Then you can pay by check, e-check, or credit/debit card.
 
Thank you for your support!
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CALLING ALL BAKERS!!!
If you have never been involved in one of our church activities (and even if you have), here is a new challenge for you!!  There will be a cake/dessert booth at the carnival on September 12!  The carnival will be open from 11am until dusk!  Donations of baked good and workers to man the booth will be needed!!  Desserts needing refrigeration cannot be accepted.  Work shifts will be for two hours beginning at 10am and will go till closing time.  To eliminate many, many phone calls, a sign up sheet has been placed on the narthex where you can volunteer!! 
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LITTLE LAMBS IS ENROLLING NOW FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR!!
Only a few spaces left!  Get those registrations in today!!  Get your registration forms from the preschool or from the church office.
 
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DID YOU HAVE FUN WITH THE TRAVELING FELLOWWSHIP GROUP AT THEIR LAST EVENT? 
Well the next trip is already in the works!  They will be taking a trip to Rocheport and Arrow Rock, MO on August 22!!  They will have dinner at the J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock and then enjoy the play "Driving Miss Daisy" at the Lyceum Theater.  Cost will be determined by number of people going.  It should run between $60 and $70 per person.  Sign up soon as there seems to be a lot of interest. 
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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!!
Stephen Ministry Leadership Training will be held April 12-18, 2015 in St. Louis at a hotel near the airport.  If anyone is interested in being part of this ministry, and wants more details, call Joanne Hachtel, 636-745-8711.
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FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP SHEET NEEDS TO GET FILLED UP!!!  We have no one signed up till May 16!!  Please sign up!
May 10- Ava Campbell w/ help from Gary and Teresa Scott
May 17-
May 24-
May 31-
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ST. JOHN'S YELLOW PAGES
If you didn't get your business card in this month's newsletter get them in to the office for the April newsletter!! This advertising is free to members.  Many times members call and ask if there are members who are in a certain business or profession.  People would always rather do business with fellow church members when they can.

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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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PRAYER REQUESTS: 

For LIL WINTER as she recovers from having part of her colon removed due to infection.

 

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT who is recovering at Delmar Gardens after falling and breaking her leg right below the hip socket.  .

 

For JANE KESSEL (Freddie's wife) as she continues to recover from congestive heart troubles.

 

For CAROL KOHRS who is recovering at home from an infection.

 

For DANIELLE MEINE who is recovering from chemo treatment.  

 

For DAVE KOHRS who has stopped receiving chemo treatments and has placed himself on hospice care.

 

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is spending some time in Delmar Gardens for rehab.


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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Denise Schlesselmann: Apríl newsletter

Hello all, 
As you can see I'm a little late with this month's newsletter. Time got away from me but thanks to my speedy team of editors I am able to send this quite close to the end of April. Enjoy your day.
Denise