Daily Email: Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 24

"The King of Glory: A Psalm of David."

24 The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,[a]
    the world and those who dwell therein,
for he has founded it upon the seas
    and established it upon the rivers.

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
    And who shall stand in his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
    who does not lift up his soul to what is false
    and does not swear deceitfully.
He will receive blessing from the Lord
    and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Such is the generation of those who seek him,
    who seek the face of the God of Jacob.[b] Selah

Lift up your heads, O gates!
    And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
    The Lord, strong and mighty,
    the Lord, mighty in battle!
Lift up your heads, O gates!
    And lift them up, O ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is this King of glory?
    The Lord of hosts,
    he is the King of glory! Selah



Who is this "Lord of hosts"?  Who is this "King of Glory"?  IT IS JESUS!


Jesus alone is the one who can ascend the hill of the Lord. and he ascended the hill called Golgotha.  He is the only one who can stand in His holy place.  It's not you.  It's not me.  It's not anyone born of two human parents.  It's only Jesus, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. 


Jesus is the perfect one who sits enthroned before the cherubim.  He alone is to be praised.  We will never even begin to come close.  We can't On this side of heaven we are tainted with sin and so we can't even step one foot on the mountain of the Lord to ascend it.  On this side of heaven we won't even get close to the holy place. 


That is why every Advent and Christmas Season is so special.  In these days we remember and cling to the Word made flesh who made his dwelling among us.  We remember that, without Him, we are lost.  We cling to Him for all of our hope and peace! 


"What child is this who laid to rest in Mary's lap is sleeping?  This!  This is Christ the King!"


Let us pray: Lord Jesus, Thank you for being everything for us, and for loving us enough to keep us forever.  Amen.


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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:30; Holy Yoga 7-8
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7
Wed- Oak Pointe Worship 10am; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15; SCRIP orders due
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Sunday school Christmas program Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Cierra Figura; 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Gus Klaustermeier


Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure; Sun-Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed- Terry McKenzie; Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Doug Walters Sat and 11am Sunday


Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30 Schaumberg  11- Cluver
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Give a quick definition of what it means to be justified by grace through faith.


Thanks Pat!

Okay, I'll give this a shot.
Basically, this is asking us, "What will be your answer, when you stand before God on Judgment Day and He asks, "Why should I let you in?" Simple answer: "I believe your Son died for me and paid the price for my sins. Because of Your promise, that "whoever believes that my Son died for their sins, and accepts Him as their savior, they will have eternal life," I know that I am saved and have a place in God's Kingdom. Not by anything that I have done, but by Christ's sacrifice for me, the Holy Spirit's gift of faith and by the Father's promise of His gift of forgiveness.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who were Felix, Festus, and Agrippa?
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NEWS!!!! 
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE GIFTS ARE DUE BACK TODAY!!!!!!!
If they're not here, get them here asap!! 
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LAST ADVENT SUPPER AND WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY!
Supper: 5:30
Worship with John the Baptist- 6:30

Those in elder groups 7 and 8 are responsible for bringing food!  Bring two of the following three- salad, side dish, or dessert.
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY at 5pm!!
Come and hear the Christmas story told by our Sunday school children!

AFTER THE PROGRAM AND WORSHIP THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!
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SCRIP ORDERS ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY!!! 
You can still get the cards by Christmas!  Place your orders by this Wednesday night! 

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES
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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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 BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been on hospice care for the last few months and slows down a little more every day, but is doing well.

For BETTY TAMELER who is having surgery on Friday

For MIKE PUCKETT who is having surgery on Friday.

For DAVE CALLIES who is having surgery on his hand today.

For LEO BADER as he recovers from surgery.

For ERV YODER who is taking antibiotics for a very tough infection in his stomach and 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.