Daily Email: Monday, October 16, 2017

DEVOTION:  Psalm 96 English Standard Version (ESV)

Worship in the Splendor of Holiness

96 Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
    sing to the Lord, all the earth!
² Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
    tell of his salvation from day to day.
³ Declare his glory among the nations,
    his marvelous works among all the peoples!
⁴ For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
    he is to be feared above all gods.
⁵ For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
    but the Lord made the heavens.
⁶ Splendor and majesty are before him;
    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

⁷ Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
⁸ Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
    bring an offering, and come into his courts!
⁹ Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;^[a]
    tremble before him, all the earth!

¹⁰ Say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!
    Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
    he will judge the peoples with equity."

¹¹ Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
    let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
¹²     let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
¹³     before the Lord, for he comes,
    for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness,
    and the peoples in his faithfulness.

 

Pastors are humans too, did you know that?  We get run down and wore out just like the rest of y'all.  I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.  Most of a pastor's work is mental, emotional and spiritual; so I'm not talking about our bodies breaking down, but as we have all of the emotions and spiritual stuff of the people of the congregation on our hearts, it wears us out.

     I'm sure you have those same spiritual and emotional things weighing on your hearts too, as you pray for and think about your family, as your own sin weighs you down, as you try to work on the relationships that are giving you a hard time, it's all tough stuff that wears you out. 

     So here's some encouragement from the Lord through David today.  "Oh sing to the Lord a new song."  Why?  Because his mercies are new every morning.  Even when you're worn out, he isn't.  Even when you want to run away from all your troubles, he doesn't run away.  As your mind races with all the cares of all the people in your life, know that the Lord is with you, he will never leave you or forsake you.  And as much as you care for all the people around you, he cares for them much, much more.  And he can do something about those challenges and struggles you are facing when you can't. 

     So give all those people that you care about to the Lord.  Give them up in prayer and thanksgiving to the King of kings, and he will care for them just like he cares for you!  Pray! Pray! Pray! And watch the Lord do marvelous things for those you love! 

 

Prayer: As my heart grow weary, I know that you are the one who can truly change hearts and minds.  Bless those with whom I am struggling so that we can come together in reconciliation.  Give your Spirit to those who need it.  Bring to repentance those who need to repent.  Give your mercy and love to those who are downcast, depressed, weary, or anxious.  Use me where you see that I am useful.  And give us all rest in you.  Amen.

 

 

 

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CALENDAR:

Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Council 7

Wed- Sewing Dresses 9:30-Noon; Ladies Aid- Noon; YOUTH NIGHT TO CELEBRATE THE REFORMATION 5-7pm; Stephen Ministry 6; Choir 7

Thurs-Newsletter deadline; Confirmation make up 5pm; Karate 6:15-7:45

Fri- Bible Study at Hendershots 7

Sat- (No men's breakfast as pastor is at LERT training; it will be next Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8am); HOLY YOGA 10-11; Worship 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45

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WORSHIP WORKERS: 

Acolyte- 8:30- Abby Vossen; 11- Jared Cluver

 

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure

 

Altar- Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Lois Boeger

 

Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; Sun- 8:30- John Hachtel; 11-
 
Greeters- 8:30- Bob and Marianne Linke; 11- Marv and Molly Hendershot

Lay Reader- Sat- Don Nolte; 8:30- Erv Yoder, 11- Luke Rausch

 

Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer

 

Organist- Barb Dreyer

Projectionist: Sat- Perricone; Sun, 8:30- Yoder; 11- Masters

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: 

What did Eliashib the priest do that greatly displeased Nehemiah?  He provided Tobiah a room in the temple courts.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  What are the books that many Catholics include in their Bibles between the Old and New testaments called?

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NEWS:

YOUTH NIGHT (THINK MINI VBS) THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

Pizza Supper 5-5:30

Program Opening 5:30-5:45

Rotation between crafts, games, snack, and lesson 5:45- 6:45

Closing 6:45-7

 

Come and join us for some fun and bring some friends kids!!

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SPECIAL KIDS AND YOUTH REFORMATION SUNDAY SCHOOL AND  WEDNESDAY NIGHTS COMING UP!

Starting Sunday, October 15 and ending on Sunday October 29 during Sunday school hour beginning at 9:45 and Wednesdays at 5pm, our Sunday school and youth will be doing a special Reformation VBS style Sunday school and Wednesday night youth night for all kids ages 3-18!!!  On Sundays we will have special crafts and games along with the lesson.  On Wednesday nights we will start with pizza at 5 and then have our program!  Tell your kids, grandkids, neighbor's kids, and everyone else you know about it!! 

 

Sunday school schedule for October 15 and 22

Opening- 9:45

Games crafts, snack, lesson rotation 9:55-10:55

 

Wednesday Schedule for October 18 and 25-

Pizza Supper- 5pm

Opening Worship- 5:30

Games, crafts, snack, and lesson rotation 5:45-7:00

 

Sunday school schedule for October 29

Opening- 9

Games crafts, snack, lesson rotation 9:10-9:55

 

 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS!!  Please call church to volunteer!!!

Kitchen helpers –2 or 3—

Rotation Guides (people to bring groups from one station to another)- 3 or 4—

Other- (all around help)—2-3

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500^th ANNIVERSARY REFORMATION BLOW OUT CELEBRATION COMING UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29!!!

Sunday school- 9am

Worship- 10am

Potluck Picnic with Fried Chicken- 11:30 (Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!)

Pitch the Keys Singing- Noon

Bounce House, Live Polka Music , Games, Fellowship, Fun--- Noon- 3pm

 

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!  We want this to be a community event to show everyone that Lutherans are great people who have the truth of the Gospel and the peace of knowing we are saved by grace through faith on account of Christ!!!

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LADIES AID VENDOR FAIR AND BAKE SALE COMING UP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

If you would like to be a vendor or know someone who would, the cost is $20 per spot.  They also need baked goods.  Call 456-2888 to reserve your spot or to let them know you'll donate some baked goods.

 

Invite your friends and family and come on down to enjoy it!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord."  Philippians 2:8

 

Whoever comes to Sunday school and tells me this verse will get a prize!

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NEW OUTREACH BOOKLET DISPLAY AT CHURCH

Our board of outreach and evangelism purchased a set of outreach booklets on all different topics of interest.  They are for you to use for yourself, but also to take to friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors who may be dealing with the things covered in these booklets or may just have questions regarding to the faith.  Please check it out and as it says, PLEASE TAKE ONE!

DO YOU HAVE A THRIVENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNT OR POLICY?

You may be eligible to receive money for Little Lambs or Good Shepherd!!  Go to www.thrivent.com/choicedollars to check it out!

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OPERATION BACKPACK DONATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES.  PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO CHURCH AND PUT THEM IN THE TUB MARKED "BACKPACK BLESSINGS"!

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PRAYERS: 

For DAVID GRAYSON as he has decided to go on hospice care because of cancer.

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER as he recovers from chemo treatments and awaits an important doctor's visit next Thursday.

 

For the MANY IN CALIFORNIA dealing with wildfires.

 

For IVY TINNIN, who has been diagnosed with epilepsy and will have to take a semester off of school because of it.

 

For THOSE IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI who are dealing with hurricane Nate.

 

For the HUNDREDS IN LAS VEGAS who are dealing with the tragic shooting.

For BUCK HAMPTON dealing with cancer and chemo treatments. 

 

For the INFANT GRANDSON OF DANE AND JODI BALDWIN who was born twelve weeks premature.  Right now he is getting some help with breathing, but all vitals and everything are good.  He was born at 2  and a half pounds.

 

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PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For SAM HARGROVE deployed in Kuwait 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.