Daily Email: Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016

DEVOTION:  2 Thessalonians 3:1-13 (ESV)

"Pray for Us"

3 Finally, brothers,^[a] pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored,^[b] as happened among you, ² and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. ³ But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.^{[c] 4} And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. ⁵ May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.

"Warning Against Idleness"

⁶ Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. ⁷ For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, ⁸ nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. ⁹ It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. ¹⁰ For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ¹¹ For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. ¹² Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.^[d]

¹³ As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

We often have prayer requests don't we?  I get tons of people requesting me to pray for them, for their families, for any number of reasons.  What good does it do?

Paul had a prayer request of the Thessalonians.  His request was that they pray that the "Word of the Lord may speed ahead".   What a great request. 

When we don't pray, we tend to slip further and further away from God and we forget how much God is in charge of us and of the whole world. 

We all need to pray for our nation today.  We need to simply pray that God's will be done, first so that we remember that God is the one in charge, and secondly so that we and the rest of our nation can conform our lives more and more each day to God's Word. 

Let us pray: Lord, Thy will be done in America as it is in heaven.  Give us Your mind and Your will that we may truly be Your disciples and live as You want us to live.  Amen.

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 CALENDAR

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- John Hachtel ; 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: 

Where is/was the Perean province?

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NEWS!!!! 

UPDATE ON THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR THOSE IN NEED

So far there are 2 families signed up totaling 8 people to attend the meal.  Hopefully there will be a few more.

We have plenty of food, but we will need volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up!  Call Kathy Fischer at 636-278-0224

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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, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.