Daily Email: Monday, October 19, 2015

DEVOTION  Psalm 46

God Is Our Fortress

To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.[a] A Song.

46 God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present[b] help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
    God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
    he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
    how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the chariots with fire.
10 "Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!"
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 

 

What a great comfort today!  As things continually go wrong on this earth, and nations war and rage against each other.  As government becomes more corrupt, as people all around us fail us, and as we fail ourselves over and over again, we have a fortress to run to. We have a God who isn't fighting against us but has fought for us and won!  He has already conquered sin, death, the devil, and hell. 

 

Have you been running to God as your fortress?  Maybe you're hanging out in the wind and being tossed around by it.  Maybe the enemy is hitting you with everything he's got.  Maybe it even feels like he's winning. 

 

Do you feel as though temptation is getting the better of you?  Do you feel like your friends aren't really acting like your friends?  Is your body failing you and causing you great grief?  Does your faith feel dull and asleep, even dead? 

 

RUN TO YOUR FORTRESS!!  RUN TO JESUS!  He is your shield and great reward!  He is your maker and redeemer.  Run to him and hold on to him!  Don't let go of him.  Run to him in worship!  Run to him in prayer!  Run to him as you go to your pastor and talk to him about your troubles.  Your pastor is God's representative, God's mouth, to tell you what you need to hear and to comfort you with his grace.  Run to him as you share in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ.  They, along with you, are the body of Christ. 

 

Run to Christ where you are guaranteed safety, security, and peace!  Run to Christ where your sins are forgiven, your faith is strengthened, your conscience is cleared, and your love is renewed.  he is an EVER PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE!!  Run to Jesus today! 

 

Let us pray: Lord God,  help me to remember daily that you are my fortress.  Amen.

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CALENDAR:
Mon- confirmation 5-6:15; Family Night 6
Tues- National Youth Gathering Registration Deadline (Get your registration forms filled out, signed, and turned in!); Council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid noon; choir 7
Thurs- no school in Warrenton; karate 6:15-7:45
Fri-  Newsletter assembly 9am
Sat-  Worship 5; Hayride and Bonfire at Heitgerds 6-10pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Lydia Miller; 11- ?????  (Need someone to take Gus's place)
Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Dave and Linda Callies; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski 8:30- Roy Bohning 11- Steve Robine
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Organist-  Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat. Perricone, 8:30- Terry McKenzie, 11- Jack Bunge
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NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!
 
TONIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT!!  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL POTATO BAR!!
Just bring a dessert of salad to share.     

Some of the toppings have already been spoken for including: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives.
 
We could still use broccoli, and chili if you'd like to bring it.  Please let me know if you are.  
  
Also, we need some salads and desserts to round out the meal.  Let me know you are bringing those as well.  
 
See you then!!!
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COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY AT 7pm!!
All boards and committees should have their budget proposals ready to be submitted. 
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HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE AT HEITGERD HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 6-10pm!!
We need people to sign up to bring chili and desserts and to help set up and clean up.  Call the church office or sign up on the sheet that is on the counter in the narthex.
 
WE WANT EVERYONE TO COME!!  Please make plans to do so!!  It's always a fun time to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better! 
 
Soda and water will be provided!  You can bring your own adult beverages (beer, wine, etc.) if you'd like. 
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A NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "MARRIAGE AND FAMILY:  THE LUTHERAN DIFFERENCE"! 
Do you want to have a clearer definition of marriage according to God's Word?
 
Do you want to be able to explain your views on marriage and family when you get into discussions about it and when you want to teach your kids?
 
Do you want to strengthen your own marriage and family?
 
THEN COME TO BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:45!!!!!!!
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QUILT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!  
The drawing was not held at the carnival to give people more time to purchase more tickets.  You may purchase tickets from any quilter or from the church office throughout the week.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  
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LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR $5 a BOX!!  
Once they're gone, that's it.  There won't be another order when they run out!  Get them today!  They're in the basement and you can give money to whoever is in the office. 
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PLEASE ORDER SCRIP !!!!! 
A NEW AND EASY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!!! 
 
The order forms are on the table in the narthex!  Just about every store that you can think of is on the list!  Use the cards just like you would use a debit/credit card and help St. John's make  A LOT of money!

Place your order, along with your check, made payable to St. Johns, in the "Bob the Builder" box. 
  
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! !
Many children in our community are very poor.  They are able to get some of their meals at school during the week, but often go hungry on weekends.  Operation backpack is a way that our community has decided to help these kids. 
 
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item.  At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school.  The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.   
Throughout the month of October we will be collecting canned veggies. All size cans and even individual portions will be accepted.  The fruit will be delivered to the schools November 1.   We will have a box in the narthex for deposits.
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UNMARKED BLUE ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GOING TO THE BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM
If you'd like it to go to the DCE fund you need to mark it for that!  Please make sure you mark the ENVELOPE clearly for the DCE PROGRAM!
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DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD?  ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register it online www.krogercommunityrewards.com and have it swiped each time you shop to earn money for Little Lambs. 
 
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GENERAL PRAYERS:
For DIANNE HANCE who is recovering from surgery to have a trachea tube and a feeding tube installed on her.
 
For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering from heart valve replacement surgery and had a setback on Friday but is doing better now.
 
For CAL TAMELER as he has cornea transplant surgery on Wednesday.
 
For DON PANHORST who is recovering from his first two chemo treatments.   
 
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in the Czech Republic to continue her mission work.
 
For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are BOTH on hospice care.
 
For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.  




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