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TODAY'S QUIZ: How long did Solomon reign in Jerusalem and who succeeded him as king?
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NEWS!!!!
AND THE GROSS OUT CHALLENGE WINNER IS.......... PASTOR...... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Come and gross him out this Sunday at noon! Be a part of dumping all sorts of nasty stuff on him. He is soooooooo looking forward to it.
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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL IS GOING TO BE PLAYING GAMES DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TIME STARTING THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 5. These games will fit in with the lesson for each week.
They have many of the games needed, however, we would like more copies of some and we are still in search of a few.
The following is a list of wanted games:
Checkers
Life
Chutes and Ladders
Sorry
Trouble
Hungry, Hungry Hippos
Candy Land
Jenga
Connect Four
Operation
Battleship.
We will be able to return the games to you after the weekly lesson and no later than Labor Day Sunday. Please check the games to see they have the pieces needed to play and mark the boxes with your name. The games may be left in Kelsey's office.
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OUR CHOIR SANG THEIR LAST SONG FOR THEIR CHOIR SEASON ON SUNDAY. THEY'RE TAKING A BREAK UNTIL AUGUST!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CHOIR MEMBERS WHO PRACTICE THEIR REAR ENDS OFF AND COMMIT TONS OF TIME TO MAKE OUR WORSHIP SERVICES SPECIAL!
Thank you! Janice Walters, Donna Lindsey, Kailyn Blechle, Taryn Linke, Rebecca Winn, Rebecca Bettlach, Lois Boeger, Sandy Robine, Sharon Spoede, Torre Statler, Pam Linke, Don Nolte, Doug Walters, Jim Rahn, John Hachtel, Alan Hofeldt and Steve Robine and especially their fearless leader BARB DREYER, for your dedication and leadership!
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STEPHEN MINISTRY IS REBOOTING AND REENERGIZING AND NEEDS MORE FOLKS TO BE A PART OF IT!!
Read below if you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry and what it entails!!
WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry of caring for individuals on a one to one basis through listening and prayer.
WHO NEEDS A STEPHEN MINISTER
Basically anyone who has gone or is going through some type of struggle or loss could benefit from a visit from a Stephen Minister. People who are going through grief, divorce, loneliness, or a whole host of other circumstances are all good candidates for a Stephen Minister.
WHO LEADS AND DIRECTS IT?
It is led by lay people, under the supervision of Pastor, who have been trained to be Stephen Leaders at a special Stephen Leader training course. Molly Hendershot, Joanne Hachtel, and Chrissy Groeber are our current Stephen leaders.
HOW DOES ONE BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?
Stephen Ministers go through 50 hours of training to be the best active listeners and responsible caregivers that they can be.
WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO ONCE THEY ARE TRAINED? Stephen Ministers are responsible to
Listen
Pray
Share Christ's love
Attend to the caregiver process and leave the results to God.
Maintain confidentiality
WHAT IS CONFIDENTIALITY
Everything that a Stephen Minister talks about with a care giver is to be kept between the Stephen Minister and the care receiver. It is a very private matter and cannot and should not be divulged to anyone, unless that care receiver requests it.
WHO CAN BE A STEPHEN MINISTER?
Anyone who has a heart for hurting souls can be a Stephen Minister. It does require a time commitment, so be sure that you have enough time to commit to the training and to being a Stephen Minister (About 1-2 hours a week.)
WHY DO WE NEED STEPHEN MINISTERS?
It's best to answer this one right from the Scriptures. In Acts 6 we see that the disciples were getting very busy as the church was growing exponentially. They needed some "helpers' to help take care of the needs of the people. So they chose seven people, one of whom was Stephen, to help take care of the physical and spiritual needs of the people.
To these seven, and then to billions after them in the millennia since, have been given the task of being the ears, hands, and hearts to care for the people.
St. John's is in need of such people! As our congregation grows and changes and as needs increase, the need for Stephen Ministers increases as well. We just need more people listening and praying and that's what Stephen Ministers do.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO EB ASSIGNED TO A STEPHEN MINISTER AS A CARE RECEIVER?
Contact one of the Stephen Leaders, Marilyn, or Pastor and we will get you set up. Church phone is 636-456-2888 or Pastor's cell is 636-359-1061
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?
1. Contact one of our Stephen Leaders, Pastor, or Marilyn to be put on a list of trainees. 636-456-2888 or Pastor's cell at 636-359-1061
2. Wait for enough people to fill out the list.
3. Attend and participate in training when it is scheduled. We have to wait till there are enough people willing to go through the Stephen Ministry training before we start.
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CALLING ALL 18-40 YEAR OLDS!!
What? Barbecue Picnic
When? Saturday, June 18, at 6pm (after worship)
Where? Church Pavilion
Who? All 18-40 year olds and their friends
Why? 1. Fun and Fellowship (getting to know others)
2. Fact Finding and Future Planning (How can the congregation better serve this generation, and how can this generation be of service to, in and through the congregation?)
What will be provided? Hamburgers, hotdogs, pork steaks, buns, plates, napkins, cups, and plasticware, tea, and lemondade.
What should I bring? Bring your own adult beverages and a side dish or dessert to share.
Please RSVP by Sunday, June 12 if you can, but if you don't RSVP, please come! The Lord will provide.
PAPER RECYCLING AT CHURCH
DO NOT LEAVE THE PAPER IN A PLASTIC BAG WHEN YOU DROP IT IN THE BIN. DUMP IT OUT OF THE BAG!
No cardboard, plastic, or foam allowed.
You may have noticed the big red dumpster on the parking lot. That is for you to dump your used paper!!
Any kind and color of paper is acceptable. No cardboard.
Church will get money per pound.
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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.
2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals. (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)
3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.
4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.
5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.
6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.
Please use this program! It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!
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TRIBUTE TO VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVER PROJECT IS UNDERWAY
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PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!
We have been blessed beyond measure in the United States haven't we? I want you to join me in making a global difference by releasing children from poverty through Christian education.
Instead of taking a week off and joining my fellow Lead a Child bikers who are riding the Fault Line across four states this year, I have decided to go solo and bike 1,000 miles locally and while on vacation by August 1 to raise funds for LeadaChild. Would you sponsor me so that I can raise funds to support this most worthy organization? In my opinion, there is no more worthy organization to support than LeadaChild!
LeadaChild provides educational assistance to over 26,000 children and shares the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their families! LeadaChild supports the poorest of the poor children through Christian education in the following countries:
Guatemala Chad Honduras Palestine Haiti Uganda
Gambia Ivory Coast El Salvador Nigeria Panama Nicaragua
Burma Ghana Chile Venezuela Bolivia Mexico
Liberia Uruguay Sri Lanka India Guinea Sierra Leone
Bangladesh Cambodia South Africa Togo Thailand
These students need your help to find a way out of poverty through Christian education and learn of the hope of Christ our Savior.
Please fill out your information below and send it with your check or donate online through the LeadaChild website: http://www.leadachild.org/bike
Every dollar makes a difference. Please give generously. Please remember all of the riders in your prayers! Thank you much for your support!
Biking For Kids Together,
Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier
LeadaChild is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MAY IS CANNED FRUIT!!!
Remember this is for the poor and needy children of our community and county that often receive two breakfast and lunch at school, and have very little or no food at home.
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GENERAL PRAYER
For LIL WINTER who is recovering from a fall at Delmar Gardens in Ofallon.
For ROGER KLAUSTERMEIER, Pastor's dad, who is recovering from gall bladder surgery. He had to be admitted yesterday, but should be going home today.
For BARB PERRICONE as she continues to recover from pneumonia at Parklane Rehab.
For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who will be having cancer surgery soon, and chemo and radiation afterwards on a tumor just behind his tonsils.
For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.
