DEVOTION: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 English Standard Version (ESV)
A New Prophet like Moses
15 "The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— 16 just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, 'Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.' 17 And the Lord said to me, 'They are right in what they have spoken. 18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. 19 And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. 20 But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.'
Every time I read a passage like this, I am overwhelmed at the magnitude and just sheer awesomeness and finality of the Lord's power, strength, and might. His power was so great and so magnificent that the people couldn't handle it. They said to Moses, "Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire anymore, lest I die." Can you imagine a power like that so great that if you partake of it you'll die? It is unfathomable and cannot be understood.
I've heard people say things like, "Why doesn't God just come down and speak plainly to us? Why does he have to be so mysterious and veiled in these things like Word and Sacraments? Or "Why doesn't God just show himself to us if he is real?" Here you have your answer. You wouldn't be able to handle it. You'd straight out die of fear from a heart attack.
At the same time, this is exactly what will happen on judgment day. Every eye will see him. Every ear will hear him. He will come on the clouds with great glory and might and will judge all the people. He will lay bare the earth and bring it to nothing. Then he will restore it to what he had planned for it from the beginning before the fall. Then we will see him face to face and not be afraid. We will live in perfect peace and joy forever free from sin and everything that goes with it.
Rejoice today that God will reveal himself to you fully once again at the last day. Until then, thank the Lord that he doesn't speak to you or show his face to you while you are still in your sins. You couldn't handle it. Thank the Lord for his unending patience and mercy on this sin sick world. Look forward to the world to come!
Lord, thank you for having mercy on me and not showing me your glory in my sinfulness. Remove my sinfulness from me on that last day so I may see you face to face and live. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Oak Pointe worship 10am; Stephen Ministry 6pm
Thurs- karate 6:15-7:15
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Dulci Rahn; 11- Luke Rausch
Ushers- Sat- Don Tate; Sun- Rich Talbert, Tom Linke, Don Hance, Kent Jacobsmeyer, 11- Jason Figura
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster; Clean Up- Brockfelds
Communion assistant- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Rich Talbert, 11- Al Benton
Greeters- 8:30- Hachtels; 11- Al and Karen Benton
Projectionists- Sat- Gus Klaustermeier; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Loren Howard
Lay Readers- Sat- Robine; 8:30- Lois Boeger 11- Karen Benton
Organist- Pat Golden
Pianists- Sat- Molly Hendershot
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:
What were the king of Egypt's first and second plans? to deal with the every increasing strength and number of Israelites in his land (Let's see if someone can beat Don Nolte in answering this question first!!)
First he decided that they should all be forced into slave labor with ruthless task masters over them. Then, when that didn't work and they continued to get stronger, he decided that every Hebrew baby boy should be killed.
Thanks Don!
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zipporah?
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NEWS:
A NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR SOLDIERS HAS FORMED CALLED "WARRIORS' JOURNEY HOME"
It is a nonsectarian, nonpolitical group that will be meeting the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at Bridgeway Behavioral Health 1206 E. Veteran's memorial Parkway in Warrenton. Rev. Dr. Gary Ellul (retired from the Army, a licensed counselor, and pastor at St. Paul's In Jonesburg) will be leading the group. You can call his office if you are interested or know someone who is. Phone number is 636-224-1411. Pamphlets are on the counter in the narthex if you would like more information.
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OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE CHURCH MAILBOXES IN THE NARTHEX IF YOU HAVEN'T PICKED THEM UP YET!
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OUR LAST DIRECTORY (Last updated in August of 2016) has a lot of outdated phone numbers. If your number has changed, please call the office 456-2888 and let Terry know!
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DUE TO SOME TROUBLES WITH OUR CHURCH EMAIL ADDRESS WE HAVE HAD TO GET A NEW ONE
Our new email address is sjwarrlutheran@gmail.com. Please change it in your address books!!
Pastor's email, revklaus@hotmail.com will remain the same.
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A NEW AND EXPANDED VERSION OF LUTHER'S SMALL CATECHISM IS AVAILABLE AT A REDUCED PRICE OF $14.49!!
It is a great tool for learning and for daily meditation and devotions. Sign up to get your copy in the narthex today!
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LITTLE LAMBS IS STILL SELLING CANDY BARS AND COULD USE YOUR HELP!
If you'd like to help sell a box or two of candy bars as a fundraiser for Little Lambs preschool. Let Terry or one of the preschool ladies know. They'll hook you up right quick!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "You formed m inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb." Psalm 139:13
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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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OPERATION BACKPACK DONATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IS CANNED FRUIT.
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PRAYERS:
For FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LIBBBY PAILER as she passed from death to eternal life last evening.
For PAT MANESS who has moved to Parklane nursing home in Wentzville and is hopefully moving to Twin Oaks assisted living sometime soon.
For GEORGE HOESCHER as his cancer has returned after a very short time of being in remission.
For PAT JAEGER whose surgery was postponed due to high blood pressure issues.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as he continues to recover from a sprained his ankle and broke a bone in his leg.
For GINA BOHNING (Roy Bohning's wife), BUCK HAMPTON, and DENISE HOOKER (Betty Tameler's daughter) as they continue to deal with cancer.
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey, 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, 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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