Daily Email: Tuesday, Nov 29, 2016

DEVOTION: Isaiah 11:1-10 (ESV)


"The Righteous Reign of the Branch"

11 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,
    and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.
And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,
    the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
    the Spirit of counsel and might,
    the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord.
He shall not judge by what his eyes see,
    or decide disputes by what his ears hear,
but with righteousness he shall judge the poor,
    and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
    and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
Righteousness shall be the belt of his waist,
    and faithfulness the belt of his loins.

The wolf shall dwell with the lamb,
    and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat,
and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together;
    and a little child shall lead them.
The cow and the bear shall graze;
    their young shall lie down together;
    and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra,
    and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den.
They shall not hurt or destroy
    in all my holy mountain;
for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea.

10 In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.


How we judge people and how Christ judges them are two different things.  We judge by what we see and hear.  Christ judges by what he knows is in the heart.  We judge in selfishness, bitterness, anger, and too often without forgiveness.  He judges in righteousness for everyone whether they believe in him or not, and in complete and total forgiveness for those who trust in him. 


It is a most wonderful thing to realize that our Lord Jesus doesn't just judge by what he sees and hears, because if he did we would all be lost and condemned forever.  Our actions, thoughts, and words convict us daily.  Instead of judging us as our sins deserve, he looks into the heart, and for those who have been baptized, for those who believe in the salvation that he has won, he sees himself.  He sees a pure and perfect saint who has been washed cleaned and who is continually forgiven. 


On the day Christ returns all that Isaiah proclaimed in these verses will happen.  Until that day, know that you've already been judged and been found not guilty by virtue of the judge who is also your Lord and Savior.  Have peace in him today!


Prayer: Lord Jesus, bless us more and more with the sure knowledge that you judge according to your own righteousness and that we have been redeemed by your precious blood.  Amen.





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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- Fried Chicken and potluck Supper 5:30; worship 6:30pm; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Little Lamb's Christmas Program 3:30; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Little Lambs Christmas program 3:30 (SCRIP ORDERS DUE)
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed-  Dulci Rahn; 8:30- Dawn Sherman  11- Luke Rausch

Ushers- Wed- Brent Davis, George Hoelscher, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelsccher

Sun- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie;  Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano- Barb Dreyer


Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; Sun- McKenzie
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TODAY'S  QUIZ:  In what region/city were Paul and Silas jailed and the jailer converted?


(I'll try again since no one answered yesterday.)

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NEWS!!!! 
BIBLE STUDY AT THE HENDERSHOT'S WILL BE ON DECEMBER 9th INSTEAD OF THE 16th THIS MONTH AS INDICATED ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR.
Marv and Molly will be out of town on the 16th.
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WEDNESDAY ADVENT FRIED CHICKEN DINNERS AND WORSHIP BEGIN THIS WEDNESDAY!!
Supper 5:30-6:30
Worship 6:30
1.  Bring a side dish or salad and a dessert to share when it is your week to do so. Your elder will call you and let you know when it's your turn.

2. If it's not your week to bring food, just come and enjoy supper with your brothers and sisters in Christ

3. Stay for worship and hear what John the Baptist has to say about Jesus!
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AGAPE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT BOTH THE THRIFT STORE AND THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER!!
Hours are 8-4.  Call 456-4645 to volunteer!
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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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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 ERV YODER who is taking antibiotics for a very tough infection in his stomach and intestines. 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ARCIE POINTER who went to heaven last week.

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WILMA WEIGLE as they are mourning her loss.

For BARB PERRICONE, who is at home recovering.

For JENNIFER HOELSCHER, who is hospitalized after surgery due to a blockage in her intestines.

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.