New outreach and evangelism booklet display

You'll notice something new in our narthex/lobby the next time you're in church.  It's a new outreach and evangelism booklet rack filled with lots of good booklets for all sorts of people with all sorts of circumstances and questions.  

They are for you to take for yourself, but even more importantly, they are for you to use to reach out to someone who has questions or doesn't know Jesus.  

Please check it out, and as it says "please take one"! 


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FW: Together, Let's Show Up for Our Friends in Texas!

Please help as you are able.  Pray!  Donate! 

 

If you have questions about this email or need assistance, please contact LCMS Mission Advancement at 888-930-4438 or mission.advancement@lcms.org.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates | Support LCMS Hurricane Relief Efforts

Dear Jeremy,

"Be merciful as your father in heaven is merciful" (Luke 6:36).

It's time to come to the aid of our LCMS friends in Texas. Hurricane Harvey is eerily similar to Katrina. The LCMS responds to disasters constantly. Since Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, we've trained 15,000 LCMS people as early responders. Every single district has a disaster coordinator. Together we have amazing capacity to help.

When we respond, we come alongside our LCMS districts, congregations and church workers as they lead the effort in reaching out to their suffering communities. We have LCMS congregations in 161 communities hit by this storm!

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We've done this before. We've responded to hurricane after hurricane. We've been on site after tornados, floods and fires. The LCMS, strengthening our people in New Orleans, rebuilt 6,000 homes after Katrina. The mayor of that city said that without the Lutherans, East New Orleans would not be rebuilt even today.

We need your help to do it again. And when you support this work, you know it's going to be done in the clear confession and name of Jesus Christ, Savior of the World.

We are launching a major response to Harvey, and here's how you can help.

Continue to pray. Pray unceasingly that Christ's mercy and love are made known to the suffering. Pray for those who are going to share that love and mercy. Pray for our disaster response teams and our leaders, that they make wise decisions.

Give. Give as generously as you can, as the Lord allows.

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If you own a smart phone you can send a text message to 414-44, and type LCMSHARVEY in the message field. After sending, you'll receive a link via return text to a phone-friendly, secure donation form.

Volunteer. Tell others in your congregation that our Synod is going to work in Texas, and invite them to join you in this response. Forward this email to others. Encourage them that there is hope, because Christ lives in them (Galatians 2:20), just as He lives in you. Specific volunteer opportunities will be communicated in the days ahead, and you can sign up to volunteer at lcms.org/harvey.

Learn more, follow the story, ask questions. Follow our Synod's response online at lcms.org/harvey, on the Synod's social-media outlets, and in our official publications.

You can call the Church Information Center at 888-843-5267 to speak with one of our representatives who will help answer any questions you may have. Please follow this story, because the road to recovery is going to be a long one.

I am reminded of what one person exclaimed when we were in this kind of situation before, as he saw the LCMS in action: "Thank God! The Lutherans are here!"

Will you join with others, with me, in helping people near the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana? I pray you will. I know you can.

Sub Cruce (Under the Cross),

Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison
President

P.S. Because of the severity of this disaster, you may likely also receive an emergency appeal for donations in the mail. This effort is that important. How you choose to respond, whether to this message or to the letter, is entirely your choice. Please help, as the Lord allows.

Click here to see the full letter from President Harrison.

Our Statement of Gift Utilization

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will utilize all contributions given in the wake of the Harvey event only for measured, deliberate and effective relief and recovery efforts in partnership with the affected congregations and the Texas District, and reporting of their use back to the church-at-large. Should the total in gifts from God's people exceed what is required in this particular response effort, the remaining funds will be held in a specific and unique account restricted for the exclusive use by LCMS Disaster Response in future relief and response situations, including advance training of local volunteer disaster responders. In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Donor Bill of Rights and our fund-raising Code of Ethics, excess disaster gifts will NOT be re-directed to work unrelated to disaster response work.

For more information, please contact LCMS Mission Advancement. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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Daily Email: Wednesday, August 30, 2017

DEVOTION:  Romans 12:9-21  English Standard Version (ESV)

Marks of the True Christian

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[a]serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[b] Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[c] to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."20 To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

 

One of my favorite verses, that I discovered about six years ago, when I was going through a very difficult time, is verse 18.  Read it again.  It can also read, "If possible, as much as it depends on you, be at peace with everyone."   

 

This gave me a ton of peace, because sometimes it doesn't depend on me.  Sometimes it depends on the other person, and that other person doesn't want to live at peace with me.  It gives me peace, because even though I'd like to be able to do what they're supposed to do, which is forgive me for my mistakes and be reconciled to me,  sometimes they just won't do it.  It's no longer on my shoulders.  I can rest in God's grace. 

 

Unfortunately, as long as the earth remains fallen and sinful, there will be people who refuse to be reconciled, there will be people who would rather hold a grudge than let it go, and there will be people who will continue to judge and condemn you for what you've done or said, long after the Lord has forgiven you. 

 

I have these things to say to all of you who may be reading this and may need reconciliation with me for whatever reason, I LOVE YOU!  I FORGIVE YOU!  PLEASE FORGIVE ME! Let's live together in this fallen world as brothers and sisters in Christ.

 

To those who need to be reconciled to someone else, GO DO IT!  Go along with the Holy Spirit and ask for forgiveness, be forgiven, leave the past in the past, and move forward in peace and joy! 

 

Prayer: Lord, help me to get up the guts to do whatever it takes to live at peace with everyone, and when it is not possible, help me to learn to live on your ultimate and total grace.  Amen.

 

 

 

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CALENDAR:

Wed- Stephen Ministry 6-7; Choir 7-8

Thurs- No karate; Lutheranism 101 6:30???

Sat- Worship 5pm

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

Sat-

WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Cierra Figura; 11- Loren Howard

 Ushers- Dick Petersen, Jim Huster, Bob Linke, Tom Linke

 

Altar- Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Sandy Robine

 

Elders- Sat- Al Benton; Sun- 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Don Turnure
 
Greeters- 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Doug and Ruth Walters

Lay Reader- Sat- Sandra Perricone; 8:30- Lois Boeger, 11- Steve Robine

 

Organist- Barb Dreyer

 

Pianists- Sat- Barb Dreyer, 11am Molly Hendershot


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

 

TELLERS:  Team #1


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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ 

What was the total number of people that Nebuchadnezzar carried into exile from Judah? 4,600  (Thanks Don!)

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Which chapter in Lamentations is an acrostic poem? (Acrostic = each stanza starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and each verse within each stanza starts with the same letter)

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NEWS!!!!

ADULT CHOIR RESUMES TONIGHT, AUGUST 30 AT 7PM!!!

All people high school age or older who love to sing and have fun are strongly encouraged to attend!  Ability to read music is not necessary but is helpful. 

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LAY READERS STILL NEEDED!!! 

If you are willing to be an integral part of worship and serve in this way, please reply to this email or call church at 456-2888!  We need you!

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ALL MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN"S ARE INVITED TO KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6-10pm!!

 

PLEASE RSVP by replying to this email or texting/messaging me.  636-359-1061

 

It's not a surprise, because I'm no good at surprises and she always figures them out. 

 

She would like everyone to make a donation to www.leadachild.org in lieu of gifts. 

 

Since her favorite day of the year is April Fools Day, and she is legendary for her April Fools pranks, I would like everyone to play their favorite prank or practical joke on her that day.  She will appreciate it greatly I am sure! 

 

Besides that, there is no need to bring anything but yourself.  All food and drinks will be provided.

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ANNUAL LABOR DAY FLOAT TRIP COMING NEXT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4!!!

Place:  Ozark Outdoors

Time: Meet at 9am

Canoes- $25 per person

Kayaks- $30 per person

Rafts- $31 per person (Children 7 and under free, and 7-12 are $15)

Tubes- $25 per person

Rides on Ozark busses are still $30 if you have your own equipment.

 

 

Call Teresa Scott at 359-5041 or email her at tscott@usmo.com to sign up!

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WORK DAY, SATURDAY, SEPT 9, 8-Noon.

Several projects need to be done and the more helpers we have, the quicker they will get done. 

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SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 9:45!!!

If you or your kids have been away from Sunday school for a while and have been meaning to get back into the swing of things, Sunday, Sept. 10 is your perfect opportunity to do so!!  All kids who show up will receive FREE devotional books and/or Bibles which are paid for from a trust set up by Janet Wagner before she went to heaven.   

 

There will be games, donuts, and lots of JESUS!!  Please bring your kids, grandkids, great grandkids, neighbor's kids and yourself!!  We look forward to seeing you!

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LITTLE LAMBS GOLF OUTING, Sunday, Sept. 10

Registration- 12:30

Shotgun start- 1pm

Dinner and Prizes- 5pm

Cost- $60 per person

Two person scramble format

Hole Sponsorships available for $50 a piece (Think advertising)

Call Karin or Lisa at 456-2888 or pick up a registration form from the office!

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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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HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED BECOMING A PASTOR OR DEACONNESS? 

If so, Rev. Scott Holder, admissions counselor from Concordia Seminary, will be here on Thursday, September 14 from 1-6pm.  He is interested in meeting with students of all ages, elementary school age through adults.  Appointments are individual, informal, and family/friends are welcome to come with you.  Appointments are not necessary but encouraged.  If you are interested in scheduling a specific time, call Pastor Holder at 314-505-7225 or email him at holders@csl.edu

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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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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES. Please bring items up to church and put them in the tub marked "Backpack Blessings". 

PRAYERS: 

For LISA PEZOLD, who had a hysterectomy and is recovering at home.

 

For those in Texas and Louisiana dealing with historic flooding and damage from hurricane Harvey.

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER as he is home and doing better.  He receives his second chemo treatment on Friday.

For CAL TAMELER who is HOME and is recovering from surgeries and a heart attack.

For LIL WINTER who is home, but is still awaiting test results and doctor's orders to get several procedures done.

 

For ANGIE BRUNSON, who is at home, but is still dealing with blood clots and an infection after a trouble from a hysterectomy. 

 

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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.