Daily Email: Wednesday, Nov 2, 2016

DEVOTION:  Revelation 7:9-17 (ESV)

"A Great Multitude from Every Nation"

⁹ After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, ¹⁰ and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" ¹¹ And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, ¹² saying, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen."

¹³ Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?" ¹⁴ I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

¹⁵ "Therefore they are before the throne of God,
    and serve him day and night in his temple;
    and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.
¹⁶ They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
    the sun shall not strike them,
    nor any scorching heat.
¹⁷ For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
    and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Once again, as I read this, tears come to my eyes as I think of all of my loved ones who have gone on to paradise.  The most recent one is Bob Ruhl.  He too is worshiping, holding palm branches in his hand and shouting hosanna as he sees the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ himself, face to face. 

You might be feeling the same way as you think about those who have gone before you into paradise.  But don't be in despair.  You will, one day, join that throng in paradise!  You are a saint on earth and will join the saints in paradise.

Think about that when you are balancing your checkbook and come out with a negative balance.  Think about that when you go to the doctor and he tells you that you have to lose weight for the hundredth time. Think about that when you're struggling to communicate in any way with your kids or grandkids.... or wife.  Think about that when you hear the screeching as shrill on TV and radio as we get ready for a seemingly winless election. 

Also think about that as you come to worship and realize that you are singing and worshiping with the same saints that you will see in heaven, yet without your sin or theirs.  Think about that as you go before the throne of God and plead for mercy over your sin.  Think about that as you live in the freedom of the Gospel day by day, knowing that your sins are forgiven and your inheritance is already prepared for you.  Think about Jesus and His glory when you think about it. 

A blessed day after ALL SAINTS DAY to all and as we celebrate it this weekend!

Let us pray: Lord, as we struggle day by day and as we experience your grace day by day use our daily life to remind us of the eternal life to come and those who already enjoy it.  Amen. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 CALENDAR

Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Alzheimers Support group 1pm; Karate 5:30-7:30
Fri- Vendor Fair Set up 2:30-4:30
Sat- Vendor Fair Set up 7-9am; Vendor Fair 9-2; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Cierra Figura  11- Cameron Faerber

Ushers- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate

Altar-  Set up- Dave and Lindda Callies; Clean Up Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Jason Cluver; 8:30- Randy Sweet;  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae;  11- Steve Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano- Sat and 11am- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; Sun- Julie Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:      What was Matthew's other name? Levi

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did Jesus speak after he spit and touched the man's tongue to heal it?

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NEWS!!!! 

 

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.

 

Quilt donation tickets are available from the quilters or from the church office for $1 each or 6 for $5.  The quilt will be awarded at the Fair on at 2pm on Saturday, Nov. 5.

 

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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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

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OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

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RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID IN THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

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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 LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For LORRAINE TINKER AND HER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of her daughter Susan.

 

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

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.