DEVOTION: Psalm 136:1-9 English Standard Version (ESV)
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
4 to him who alone does great wonders,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
5 to him who by understanding made the heavens,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
6 to him who spread out the earth above the waters,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
7 to him who made the great lights,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
8 the sun to rule over the day,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
9 the moon and stars to rule over the night,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
23 It is he who remembered us in our low estate,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
24 and rescued us from our foes,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
25 he who gives food to all flesh,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
There is nothing better than knowing we have a God whose love is both steadfast and eternal. It's not conditional. It's not going to fade away. He won't get angry or bitter. He won't have wanderlust and be looking for the next and newest thing. He is as steady as a couple who's been married for sixty years and are still in love. He's as sure as the sun coming up every morning. He as faithful as…… well there is no comparison, because no one and nothing is more faithful than he is.
This passage repeats the same line over and over, because we need that reminder over and over every minute of every day. We need to know that when our world is crumbling all around us, because of sin, death, and the devil; we have a God whose steadfast love endures forever.
The longer you live on earth, the more you see your own faults, failures and shortcomings. You see that if it's up to you, you are in trouble. If it's all up to God, everything is sure, certain, complete and good.
Praise the Lord that His steadfast love endures forever and that nothing is ever going to separate you from His love in Christ Jesus.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for your steadfast eternal love. I will rest in it today. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Painting the fence at Turning Point 4-7
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support Group 1pm; Red Cross Blood Drive 3-7; Karate 6:15-7:45
Sat- Painting the Fence at Turning Point 9-Noon; Worship 5pm
Sun Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school and Bible Class 9:45
Sat-
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Acolyte- 8:30- Savannah Masters; 11- Lydia Miller
Ushers- Dave Callies, Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Don Nolte
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie
Elders- Sat- Steve Robine; Sun 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay Reader- Sat- Judy Koprowski; Sun, 8:30- Jim Rahn 11- Dawn Sherman
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Pianists- Sat- Molly Hendershot Sun, 11- Molly Hendershot
Projectionist: Sat- Fischer 8:30- Schaumberg 11- Masters
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ :
What is the longest book of the Bible in terms of number of words? Jeremiah
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Was Jeremiah able to get married and have kids?
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NEWS!!!!
OUR FIRST FIFTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION DAY WAS GREAT!!!!
It was nice to have a fuller church for worship and to hear our wonderful choir sing!
The potluck picnic was awesome! Lots of folks got to know each other and old friends got reacquainted.
A huge thank you to Erv Yoder and Karen Benton for working hard to make it a success and to all the rest of you who helped and showed up!
OUR NEXT FIFTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION WILL BE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29… REFORMATION SUNDAY!! TO CELEBRATE THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEGINNING OF THE REFORMATION AND THE POSTING OF THE 95 THESES BY MARTIN LUTHER ON THE CASTLE CHURCH DOOR IN WITTENBERG, GERMANY!!
It is going to be a blowout celebration! Mark your calendars today to make sure you are there to enjoy the celebration!
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PAINITNG THE FENCE AT TURNING POINT WEDNESDAY 4-7pm and SATURDAY, 9-NOON
I'll provide supper for everyone who shows up on Wednesday and lunch for everyone who shows up on Saturday. All you need to bring is yourself! Please reply to let me know if you are coming and when! If you have two hands and two arms, you can do this!
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 4-7pm!!!
Volunteers are needed to set up and take down before and after and during the drive to sign people in when they come. Call Terry at 456-2888 to sign up! You can make an appointment to donate at redcross.org. Walk ins are always welcome too.
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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP TRIP COMING UP!!! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
The next trip will be to Westport Playhouse on Sunday, Sept 17 for "Church Basement Ladies" a comedy take off on the Lutheran ladies in the kitchen. Men would enjoy also. We would leave at 12:30 p.m. from church and return apx 6:45 p.m. Getting tickets at 1/2 price each ticket $25 plus bus cost & dinner. They are holding 47 tickets for me this week. Call MARILYN FOSTER AT 636-359-0535 or email her at mkfoster@centurytel.net to reserve your tickets!
OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL !
GENERAL PRAYERS:
For GEORGE HOELSCHER as he found out that he has lymphoma last Monday. He will begin intensive therapy soon.
For LOIS FRICK as she has been moved to St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for rehab.
For LIL WINTER as she recovers from diverticulitis and a liver infection.
For CAL TAMELER as he awaits much needed surgery on his legs. Surgery is scheduled for August 8.
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PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For SAM HARGROVE deployed in Amman, Jordan and DAN DREYER deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, that the Lord would keep them safe from harm during their service and bring them home safely.
For DAVID TATE stationed in Japan, COLTON FIGURA stationed in California, and ALEX WALTERS, stationed in Tennessee. That God would bless their service to our country and keep them safe as they all await possible deployment.
For CALEB FIGURA AND VINCE MASTERS who are both serving our country in the National Guard and take time out of their lives, jobs, and families to go on duty several times a year.
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