Daily Email: Wednesday, October 28, 2015

DEVOTIONS:  1 John 3:1-3

3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. ² Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. ³ And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

 

I used to think, especially when I was a kid, that Christianity and salvation were only something for us to have for much later, somewhat like an insurance policy.  It didn't have much bearing on my life at the present time.  Jesus died for my sins so I can go to heaven. 

 

As many things have happened in my life, as I have made my share of HUGE mistakes, and as I have gone through tragedy and helped others through tragedy I am convinced more and more that Christianity is as much for here and now as it is for life after death.  It is, after all the junk is stripped away and after we face the facts, what gets us through this life.  Frankly, I don't know how unbelievers do it.  I don't know how they get through life with out faith in a loving Lord Jesus.

 

Brothers and sisters, we are God's children NOW, and because we are we can rest in His grace NOW!  As much as we fail, as much as we are disappointed, and as weak as we are, isn't it a great thing to know that we are God's children and that He will not leave us or forsake us.  As weak as we are we can take true and real comfort in the gifts of God here on earth right NOW!  The baptism we own shows us that we have already been washed of ALL sin.  The blood we drink and the body we eat gives us real and true forgiveness and strength NOW!

 

I want you to know that you are God's child NOW!  As long as you hold on to faith and Jesus and don't reject His love and forgiveness for you, you will remain His children.  If you are struggling with faith or questioning it, or if you have questions about Jesus or about anything at all, please feel free to talk to me day or night.  636-359-1061!!!  I love you, but Jesus loves you even more!

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CALENDAR:

Wed- 8th graders go to LHS for talk on sexual purity leave church at 5:30 and return at 9

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45 (Pastor in KC for Lead a Child Banquet)

Fri-  Chili cook off and Supper- 5-6pm; Pastor in KC for Lead a Child board of directors meeting; Chili judging is at 5pm; Trunk or Treat 6-8pm

Sat-  Worship 5; REFORMATION DAY (actual)
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45 ALL SAINTS DAY
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- John Pezold ; 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean up- Pam Linke
Communion Assistants- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp; 11- Brett and Amanda Nordwald
Lay readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Amber Vossen 11- Gus Klaustermeier
Sat. Pianist- Molly Hendershot
Organist-  Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat. Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- George Pezold, 11- ?????
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NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!

 

I NEED A PROJECTIONIST FOR 11AM THIS SUNDAY!  Who is gonna do it?

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 CHILI COOK OFF AND TRUNK OR TREAT IS THIS FRIDAY!!! 

 

We need more entries for the CHILI COOK OFF!!!  Just bring your chili up to church by 5:30!!! 

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BAKE SALE, VENDOR FAIR, AND LUNCH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 9am-2pm!!

 

Come on down to church and get a bunch off your Christmas shopping done and enjoy some lunch, a piece of pie, and some good fellowship at the same time!! 

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Who wants to go to this with me?  JANUARY 23  AT SCOTTRADE CENTER!!

 

 

 

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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 moved to Kendrick rehab at Mercy Hospital in Creve Couer.

 

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering from heart valve replacement surgery and had a setback on Friday but is doing better now. She's doing very well!

 

For CAL TAMELER as he continues to heal after a cornea transplant.

 

For DON PANHORST who is undergoing his second round of chemo treatments today.   

 

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.