Daily Email: Monday, Nov 7, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 98 (ESV)

"Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord

98 Oh sing to the Lord a new song,
    for he has done marvelous things!
His right hand and his holy arm
    have worked salvation for him.
² The Lord has made known his salvation;
    he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
³ He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness
    to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
    the salvation of our God.

⁴ Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
    break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
⁵ Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
    with the lyre and the sound of melody!
⁶ With trumpets and the sound of the horn
    make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!

⁷ Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
    the world and those who dwell in it!
⁸ Let the rivers clap their hands;
    let the hills sing for joy together
⁹ before the Lord, for he comes
    to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
    and the peoples with equity.

As I was watching the Vikes game yesterday, I was struck by how loud it was in their new stadium.  The crowd was roaring.  It was exciting.  But then the kicker for the Lions kicked a 58 yard field goal to tie the game as time expired in regulation and the crowd went quiet.  It got loud again as overtime began, but as the Lions scored the winning touchdown it all went silent and everyone left. 

When it comes to being a Christian and especially when it comes to what our life will be like after we die, that "joyful noise" will never end.  Even while we are here on the earth we can rejoice because God is in control.  Even when we are going through trials of all kinds, we can "make a joyful noise", because we know that the Lord "works all things out for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose."

When life's got you down, when everything seems to be going wrong, when your life is in the dumps, MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE, because CHRIST IS RISEN!  He is risen indeed!  ALLELUIA! 

Let us pray:  Lord, we thank you for giving us voices to holler out Alleluia, because You are indeed risen!  ALLELUIA!  Amen.

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 CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:30

Tues- ELECTION DAY, No preschool; trustees meeting 7pm

Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30
Sat- Noon-5pm basement reserved; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Elders meeting
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Savannah Masters

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure

Altar-  Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up: Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30-Roy Bohning ; 11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-   8:30- Don Nolte;  11- Joan Sexton 

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; Sun- Terry McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  Here's a what do you  think question: What the man who had an epileptic son mean when he says "I do believe.  Help me overcome my unbelief."

We all have doubts because we are human and sinful from the time our mother conceived us.  On this side of heaven, we will not "perfectly believe".  This is the essence of what it means to be sinful.  We should all cry out to God with this prayer daily. 

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TODAY'S QUIZ: 

Where is/was the Perean province?

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NEWS!!!! 

NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED INTO MEMBERSHIP YESTERDAY

Jeff and Holly Faerber (Cameron and Tyler)

Chris and Lisa Lacy (Brooke and Luke)

Patty Herath

Roy and Phyllis Pearson

Al and Karen Benton

Praise the Lord for these new saints joining our fellowship!

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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH OUR THANKSGIVING FEAST FOR THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY!!

We have all of the supplies and food we need!  We just need helpers on that day.  Call church 456-2888 to sign up to help!

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LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

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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 ON 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 NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

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 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 on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

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.