DEVOTION: 1 Timothy 2 (ESV)
"Pray for All People"
2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man[a] Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; 9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. 11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve; 14 and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. 15 Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.At first glance this passage sounds sexist, doesn't it? Women should stay quiet? What kind of nonsense is that? Well, first of all lets look at this in its context. Paul is talking about what should happen in worship and in the context of the church. Yes, he does require that men be pastors, which has been a bone of contention for centuries, but it does not mean, in any way, that men are superior to women, or that men should rule over women. He simply uses the order of creation, that Adam was created first, as the reason or it. In other words, it is how God created things to be.
The second thing is that Paul is talking about a right attitude in worship. Men should pray without anger or quarreling, and women should pray without bringing any attention to themselves. key to this whole passage, according to Paul, is that there should be modesty and self control in worship.
People should not go to worship to bring attention to themselves but to the Lord. None of that selfishness or self centered thought should come into the church. We shouldn't care who is the one dong the preaching or the praying. He is just the mouthpiece and the hands and feet of Christ. We should only care that God is speaking through the person and that we can hear God's Word, not his.
Again, it is not a question of authority or of power. it is a question of roles and our place in it all. If a pastor is not completely humble there is going to be problems. He needs to be the most humble, as Moses was, and be the biggest example of a servant. Once a pastor is seen as a servant and the one who is the messenger and deliverer of God's gifts, then we have it right.
Prayer: Lord, when it comes to the church, or anywhere for that matter, help us to serve you with a spirit of humility and servanthood. Make me a servant today. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- October Newsletter deadline Karate 6; Medicare for Caregivers 6:30; Pregnancy resource Center meeting at First State Community Bank 7pm; No Lutheranism 101
Fri- 6-12 grade Lock In 10pm; Bible Study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Lock In ends at 9am; 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- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Allan And Barb Dreyer; 11- Doug and Ruth Walters
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone; 8:30- Jennifer Figura; 11- Stephanie Owenby
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Yoder
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who are Zophar, Eliphaz and Bildad? (No answers yesterday so I'll leave this up.)
(From Doug Herzog)
These three men were jealous of Job, because Job was a godly man and well to do. They came to comfort him after adversity. Or did they ? No. They were devilish men, secretly they were delighted in Job's miss fortune.
(From Pat King)
(From Pat King)
Okay, Zophar, Eliphaz and Bildad were 3 dudes whose parents really, really hated them, so they gave them the very worst names they could think of. Which is why, later in life, they took out their collective spite and targeted it onto Job – who was they, insisted, their "friend."
Personally I have never liked them since – when their friend was in the midst of his misery and needed words of comfort – all they could offer him was more criticism. Have sadly had "friends" like that – got rid of them.
Anyway, here's a cute article about the 3: http://www.shmoop.com/book-of-job/eliphaz-bildad-zophar.html
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NEWS!!!!
MEN'S RETREAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY!!
Go to www.t3mensretreat.org and register today! I want to see you there.
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LOCK IN THIS FRIDAY FOR ALL YOUTH IN 6TH-12TH GRADE!!!!
THINGS TO KNOW:
1. It will start at 10pm after the home football game.
2. It will end at 9am after breakfast.
3. If you are coming and bringing friends I need to know! Reply to this email, call or text at 636-359-1061
4. Bring your own snacks and $5 for pizza and breakfast.
4. Bring your own snacks and $5 for pizza and breakfast.
5. Bring your own games, basketballs, etc. to play with
6. There will be several Bible study and devotion times during the night.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST IS THIS SATURDAY MORNING AT 8AM!!
We'll be having breakfast with the youth who come to the lock in, and we'll continue our video study called "Regrets, Reality, Restoration"
We'll be having breakfast with the youth who come to the lock in, and we'll continue our video study called "Regrets, Reality, Restoration"
Menu: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit
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OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!
Where? St. John's
What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!
When? 4-10pm on October 1
What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.
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REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!! DEADLINE IS NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16!!
Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.
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MEIDCARE FOR CAREGIVERS SEMINAR IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:30PM!
Are you taking care of a loved one? Is it in your future? This workshop will help you prepare , from what to gather, how to store information, and how to avoid burning out. Drinks and sandwiches to follow. Call 456-2888 to make a reservation.
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PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER PLANNING MEETING THURSDAY AT 7PM AT FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK
Be there to show your support for the unborn!
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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR 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 madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
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DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!
Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!
LITTLE LAMBS ALSO WANTS TO THANK ALL WHO DONATED TO HELP THEM GET THEIR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!!
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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!
Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver. Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life!
Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.
And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!
Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.
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GENERAL PRAYER
For BETTY TAMELER as she heals from two fractured and compressed vertebrae at home.
For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at St Joseph's< St Charles Rehab.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.
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.
For BOB RUHL, who is recovering from heart surgery and infections at New Florence Care Center for the next month.
