Daily Email: Monday, February 27, 2017

DEVOTION: Psalm 32:1-7English Standard Version (ESV)

Blessed Are the Forgiven

A Maskil[a] of David.

32 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
    whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity,
    and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away
    through my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;
    my strength was dried up[b] as by the heat of summer.Selah

I acknowledged my sin to you,
    and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,"
    and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah

Therefore let everyone who is godly
    offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found;
surely in the rush of great waters,
    they shall not reach him.
You are a hiding place for me;
    you preserve me from trouble;
    you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah

 

Are you harboring guilt in your heart?  Are your bones, like David's, wasting away because of it?  Are you putting a good face on the outside, but is it tearing you up inside?  Are your relationships becoming strained, because you can't bring yourself to confess and ask for forgiveness? 

 

Have I got a deal for you?  It's called LENT.  The word lent actually is a word for springtime, a time of new beginnings.  That's what the season of Lent does for us.  It gives us a chance to get all the old sin that's weighing us down and causing us heartburn off of our chest so that we can start anew.  It gives us opportunity to "confess our transgressions to the Lord" knowing that "He forgave the iniquity of my sin" on the cross 2,000 years ago. 

 

 

Satan doesn't want you to participate in Lent.  He wants you to think that it is too somber, too old fashioned, and too boring.  He doesn't want you to have those ashes put on your forehead.  He doesn't want you to confess your sins or turn from them, because he knows that if you do, you'll be freed from them.  That's the last thing he wants. 

 

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday.  Come to supper and have a great time of fellowship with all your fellow Christians!  Then stay for worship where you can confess your sin and receive forgiveness, where you can hear God's Word, eat His body, and drink his blood.  Spend this season of Lent throwing off all that extra baggage that's weighing you down, and receive the refreshment and rest from the Lord that you so desperately need. 

 

Prayer: Lord, make this season of Lent a time of rest and refreshment from you for me.  Amen.

 

 

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CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- Supper 5:30; Ash Wednesday worship 6:30; Choir 7:30

Thurs- Alzheimers Support group 1pm, Lutheranism 101 6:30p,

Sat-  Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Basement reserved 1pm

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Luke Rausch; 8:30- Abby Vossen 11- Sarah Cluver

Ushers-  Wed- Dave Callies, Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Don Nolte; Sun- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Brett Nordwald, Erv Yoder

Altar- Wednesday Set up- Ruth Walters Clean up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer; Sun set up and clean up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Wed- Jason Cluver; Sat- Randy Sweet, 8:30- John Hachtel, 11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano-  Barb Dreyer

Organist- Wed and Sun- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricones; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- ???
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  What is a sin of omission?

Something that God wants us to do that we don't do. 

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  What was one of the restrictions that a king was not supposed to do according to the law of Moses?

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NEWS!!!! 

ASH WEDNESDAY IS JUST TWO DAYS AWAY!!  INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO THIS SPECIAL YEARLY EVENT!!

Come for supper and 5:30 to have some fried chicken, potatoes, fruit, and desserts!

Stay for worship with the imposition of ashes and the Lord's Supper!!

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YOUTH STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION IS MARCH 25!! 

Tickets are sold after every worship service TICKETS ARE $25 EACH!!

 

Our POT O' GOLD raffle tickets will be sold starting this weekend as well. 

 

Bring in your items for the auction! We really like new, popular items that you know will sell well!

 

SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH!

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FUNERAL LUNCHEON ITEMS NEEDED FOR MARCH 10!

Our Ladies Aid is providing a meal for the friends and family of Barb Perricone after her funeral next Friday, March 10. Funeral is at 11 and the luncheon will follow.  

 

They are in need of salads, side dishes and desserts.  If you'd like to bring food or help with the luncheon please email Linda Callies at lindacallies@centurylink.net

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LITTLE LAMBS ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR FOR MEMBERS AND CURRENT STUDENTS BEGINS WEDNESDAY!

March 1 for current students and St. John's members!

April 3 open to all!

 

Student must be 3 for younger class  or 4 for older class by August 1.

$45 nonrefundable registration fee required.

Registration packets can be picked up at Little Lambs during school hours and in the church office during non-school hours. 

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PREGNANCY OPTIONS CENTER UPDATES:

PRAYER DESSERT IS NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 6 at 6:30pm!

The whole community is invited!

 

FUNDRAISING BANQUET IS THURSDAY, APRIL 20!!

We need to fill up a couple tables with folks who are willing to support this ministry with their time and money.  If you'd like to go to the banquet please let pastor know!!  I have two seats left at my table and would like to fill up another one of I could.

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VENDOR FAIR/FLEA MARKET WILL BE SATURDAY, MAY 6!!

Inside vendor areas are rented for $25 per space

Outside vendors are $10 per parking spot.

Donations for the youth groups sale under the pavilion can be left under the pavilion or in the shed. 

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STEPHEN MINISTRY IS LOOKING FOR SOME NEW STEPHEN LEADERS

If you love caring for others and consider yourself a leader, this is the perfect way for you to serve the Lord and your church family!

 

The Stephen Leader training is April 23-29 at the Renaissance Hotel by the airport this year and the cost of the training is covered by the church.  If you choose to stay at the hotel you will have to pay for that yourself.  It's only a 35 minute commute to the training from Warrenton.

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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP TRIP TO FULTON ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8 IS CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST!

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY ARE CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES!

Any size can, and any kind of fruit or 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!!

__________________________________________________________________________________________GENERAL PRAYER

For LYNN FIGURA as she is dealing with a lot of pain from several different injuries.

 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BARB PERRICONE, as she went to her heavenly rest Tuesday morning.

 

For FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LINSTRUTHS at the loss of Dawn's mother Tuesday morning.

 

For Mim Dunn's nephew DAVID HAHN who is dealing with severe throat cancer.

 

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

 

 

 

 

FW: Visitation and Funeral Arrangements for Barb Perricone

Our Ladies Aid is providing a meal for the friends and family of Barb Perricone after her funeral next Friday, March 10. Funeral is at 11 and the luncheon will follow.  

 

They are in need of salads, side dishes and desserts.  If you'd like to bring food or help with the luncheon please email Linda Callies at lindacallies@centurylink.net