One last Holy Yoga class will be held at St. John's tonight free to all who attend! It starts at 7pm.
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Daily Email: Monday, Dec. 19, 2016
DEVOTION: Psalm 110:1-4
Of David. A psalm.
1 The Lord says to my lord:[a]
"Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet."
2 The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying,
"Rule in the midst of your enemies!"
3 Your troops will be willing
on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy splendor,
your young men will come to you
like dew from the morning's womb.[b]
4 The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind:
"You are a priest forever,
in the order of Melchizedek."
Who is David talking about in this passage when he says "The Lord says to my Lord"? David had no "lord" as far as this earth went. He was the most powerful man in the world. No one ruled over him. He, indeed, ruled over everyone. Yet, he knew who that there was a "Lord" over him, namely God Himself. From a young boy on, David knew that no one could compare or even come close. He knew that if it wasn't for God's will, he would have never become king.
So, when David says, "The Lord says to my Lord…." It sounds strange at first and tell you realize who "the Lord" is and who "my Lord" is. We are talking the Father and Jesus here folks! David is talking about Jesus in the Old Testament. Isn't that fantastic? It is veiled to be sure, but there is no mistaking it.
And it is fitting that we use this Psalm on Christmas Eve, because at Christmas as well as at the crucifixion and resurrection, the Lord put all our enemies under his feet. In that lowly birth, when Jesus was laid in the manger, "my Lord" defeated the devil!
Can you imagine the groans and wails from hell as Satan saw the Son of God become incarnate begin to do what He came to do? I'm sure he, along with all his demons, didn't see it coming.
Rejoice today that your Lord Jesus sits, once again, at God's right hand until the day when the final battle will have been won and this earth and life itself will be transformed to life eternal! Rejoice that He has put all your enemies under Christ's feet and the last one to be destroyed is death. That destruction is sure! Alleluia!
Prayer: Than you for your salvation my Lord! And thank you Lord for ruling over me. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15; NO MORE HOLY YOGA AT ST. JOHN'S… It has moved to K4 Fitness
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 5pm; Bell Choir practice 6pm; Choir practice 7pm
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30
Fri- Assemble Newsletter
Sat- Christmas Eve Worship 7pm
Sun- Christmas Day Worship 10am
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- Eve- Nova Luebke Day- Kalene Masters
Ushers- Eve- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze; Day- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klovver
Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Eve- Jason Cluver Day- Jim Rahn
Greeters- None
Lay Readers- None
Piano- None
Organist- Rachel Fisher Eve and Day
Projectionists: Eve- Mauch; Day- McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: