Daily Email: Monday, October 24, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 46  English Standard Version (ESV)
 
"God Is Our Fortress"  To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.^[a] A Song.

46 God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present^[b] help in trouble.
² Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
³ though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

⁴ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy habitation of the Most High.
⁵ God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
    God will help her when morning dawns.
⁶ The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
    he utters his voice, the earth melts.
⁷ The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

⁸ Come, behold the works of the Lord,
    how he has brought desolations on the earth.
⁹ He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the chariots with fire.
¹⁰ "Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!"
¹¹ The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

 

 

I especially like the verse that says, "The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; He utters his voice, the earth melts." 

 

Sometimes we get so caught up in the world, that we forget about who's really in charge.  All God would have to do is speak and the whole earth would melt and be gone.  In fact, one day, judgment day, he will.  He will speak and the whole earth will be done.  We, who believe in him, will be caught up in the air with the saints who have already gone to heaven and we will meet the Lord in the air.  Then the Lord will bring forth the new earth, a restored earth that is perfect, beyond our knowledge or understanding. 

 

In a turbulent and seemingly out of control world, and as we await an election that doesn't seem right or good for anyone, we need to remember that the Lord is in charge, that he is our fortress, that he is our ever present help in times of trouble, that he will never leave us or forsake us. 

 

We need to remember that there will come a day when he will rescue us from this earth, either as we take our last breath or when we he comes back, whichever comes first.  Whatever the case, there is no need to freak out.  There is no need to despair as if we are lost and condemned.  There is nothing we need to fear, because the Lord is our fortress, our refuge, and our strength and he is impenetrable and sure!

 

Prayer: Lord, we thank you for being our sure and certain refuge and strength.  Fill us with joy and peace as we look to you for our life both here on earth and eternally in paradise.  Amen.

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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:30; Holy Yoga 7pm
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Oak Pointe Worship 10am; Choir 7pm
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Newsletter assembly 9am
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Kelsey noon; WORK DAY NOON-5pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Abby Vossen  11- Gus Klaustermeier

Ushers- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Brett Nordwald, Erv Yoder

Altar-  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt ; Clean Up- John and Anna Hoenig

Elders-  Sat- Charlie Figura;  8:30- Don Turnure;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Tom and Pam Linke;  11- Dave and Lil Winter

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Amber Vossen; 11- Stephanie Owenby

Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot; Sun 11- Rachel Fisher

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: No projection this week (Projector will be fixed this Sunday during the work day and will be ready for use for Nov. 6)
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:    How are John the Baptist and Jesus related to each other?  cousins  (or if you want the complete answer, here it is from Pat King)

In the gospel of Luke (Luke 1:36) it says their mothers were relatives. In the King James version, it was translated as 'cousins.' But since the term 'cousin,' was used to refer to any relative outside your immediate family back in the 17th century when the KJV was written, you can take that translation with a grain of salt. They could have been cousins, or – because of the age difference between the two women – Elisabeth could have very well, been Mary's aunt. (Only way we'd know for sure was if we had a copy of both woman's lineage – which we don't have.)

So, if Elisabeth was Mary's aunt, then John and Jesus would have been 1st cousins. If, on the other hand, Mary and Elisabeth had been cousins, then John and Jesus would have still been cousins – just a bit further removed.

 

Or – if you want to get real technical here – because all of God's people become His children through the rite of Holy Baptism, and Jesus is both God and man, then Jesus is John's father.

And that's the fact!

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Where is Capernaum?

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NEWS!!!! 

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. 

 

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 of preschool area

 

5. Clean the sink in the janitor's closet in the preschool area

 

6. Repair and/or replace exhaust fans in preschool bathrooms

 

If you have any questions or anything you'd like added to the list, please contact Brett Nordwald at 636-359-4400

 

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TRUNK OR TREAT ON HALLOWEEN, Monday, October 31, 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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MEDICARE PART D WORKSHOP AND INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1

St. Charles Eldercare will be here at church from 4-6pm to help you through your plan.  There is no cost or obligation for them to review your present drug plan to make sure you have the best one for your needs.  Bring a list of your medications, the dosages, and frequency you take them.  Registration is not required.  Sponsored by the Senior Services Resource Group.

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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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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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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 WHITEY MARSHALL, as he recovers from back surgery.

 

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.