DEVOTION: 2 Timothy 4:6-8English Standard Version (ESV)
6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
As Paul is writing this, he has some sense that the end is near for him. We don't know how he knows this, maybe it's just a hunch, maybe God revealed it to him, or maybe he was really sick and just knew. Whatever the case, he felt that the end of his life was coming soon.
But that doesn't stop him from living the way God had called him to live. He is still confessing Christ. He is still proclaiming the good news and encouraging Timothy, and he is professing what is going to happen to him when he dies, which is the best witness of all. He says things like,
henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness", and "The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom."
What a great example he is to us. We need to be that same example to others. When things go wrong, when relationships go sour, when we can't seem to do the things we used to do, and when our world is falling apart all around us, the best thing we can do is what Paul did and show the peace of Christ in our words and actions. By our own peace we can bring peace to others, especially when they are dealing with insurmountable odds. We can be the best witness when we face death head on with the mercy, grace, and peace of Christ!
Let's pray: Lord, help me to be a witness especially in times of trouble so that people may see the peace I have through you and receive that peace as well. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Wed- Sewing Pillowcase Dresses 10-noon; Ladies Aid meeting noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm; Nov/Dec Newsletter items due
Fri- Basement reserved 5-10pm; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- Fischer/Sellman Wedding 2pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Pastor 6-7:30
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Dawn Sherman 11- Luke Rausch
Ushers- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar- Set up- Ruth Walters ; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Bob and Marianne Linke; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: No projection this week
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What is the apocrypha and how many books does the apocrypha contain?
It is a collection of 27 books that many, including the Roman Catholic Church, hold as sacred writings. There are all sorts of different genres and lengths of these writings. They were never included in either the Old or New Testament and are not to be considered sacred writings by us.
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6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
As Paul is writing this, he has some sense that the end is near for him. We don't know how he knows this, maybe it's just a hunch, maybe God revealed it to him, or maybe he was really sick and just knew. Whatever the case, he felt that the end of his life was coming soon.
But that doesn't stop him from living the way God had called him to live. He is still confessing Christ. He is still proclaiming the good news and encouraging Timothy, and he is professing what is going to happen to him when he dies, which is the best witness of all. He says things like,
henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness", and "The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom."
What a great example he is to us. We need to be that same example to others. When things go wrong, when relationships go sour, when we can't seem to do the things we used to do, and when our world is falling apart all around us, the best thing we can do is what Paul did and show the peace of Christ in our words and actions. By our own peace we can bring peace to others, especially when they are dealing with insurmountable odds. We can be the best witness when we face death head on with the mercy, grace, and peace of Christ!
Let's pray: Lord, help me to be a witness especially in times of trouble so that people may see the peace I have through you and receive that peace as well. Amen.
______________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR
Wed- Sewing Pillowcase Dresses 10-noon; Ladies Aid meeting noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm; Nov/Dec Newsletter items due
Fri- Basement reserved 5-10pm; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- Fischer/Sellman Wedding 2pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Pastor 6-7:30
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Dawn Sherman 11- Luke Rausch
Ushers- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar- Set up- Ruth Walters ; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Bob and Marianne Linke; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: No projection this week
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What is the apocrypha and how many books does the apocrypha contain?
It is a collection of 27 books that many, including the Roman Catholic Church, hold as sacred writings. There are all sorts of different genres and lengths of these writings. They were never included in either the Old or New Testament and are not to be considered sacred writings by us.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is the diaspora? (Pat, you got this one?)
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NEWS!!!!
SERMON FROM THIS PAST SUNDAY! WATCH AND SHARE!!
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HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET AT CHURCH AT 6pm THIS SUNDAY!!
Pastor will grill some hamburgers and hotdogs. Bring some chips or something to have with it.
Come and have fun as you learn what it means to live "in Christ".
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TRUNK OR TREAT ON HALLOWEEN, 6-8pm!!
Come and enjoy some fellowship and fun and all the little kids dressed up in their costumes! The back half of the parking lot will be roped off at 6pm so be in your parking spot by then for the safety of the kids!
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WORK DAY COMING UP OCTOBER 30, NOON-5PM!!
There will be a Work Day for everyone to help fix up and spruce up things around church on Sunday, Oct 30, from noon-5pm.
There will be plenty to do on that day for everyone.
There will be plenty to do on that day for everyone.
If anyone would like to help, but is not available on Oct 30, the following items could be done prior to that date:
1. Remove wooden enclosure that houses aluminum recycling
2. Trim bushes around church building
3. Cut down tree in the playground area
4. Replace bulb and/or ballast in light by back door into preschool area | ||
5. Clean the slop sink
6. Repair and/or replace exhaust fans in preschool bathrooms – one hums, one does nothing
If you have questions on any of these items, please contact any of the trustees. Brett Nordwald Teresa Scott Dave Callies Tony Perricone Brent Davis Scott Heitgerd | ||
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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCHEON IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!
Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be made payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
Vendors already signed up are:
Pampered Chef
Avon
Scentsy
Thirty One
Primitive Crafts
Finger Puppets and Animal nets
Jewelry
American Girl Doll Clothes
Luncheon will be hot dogs, chili, and pie
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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE CANNED VEGETABLES
Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated. Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.
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SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!
You can place your orders anytime before that! Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office. If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!
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AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!
Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!
Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton. Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.
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QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!
Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them! The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!
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YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS
Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!
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GENERAL PRAYER
For BOB RUHL as he is home on hospice care.
For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who was in a terrible car accident and is on life support with brain damage.
For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is dealing with cancer treatments.
For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.
For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.
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