DEVOTION: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 English Standard Version (ESV)
Paul's Visions and His Thorn
12 I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows.3 And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— 4 and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. 5 On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses— 6 though if I should wish to boast, I would not be a fool, for I would be speaking the truth; but I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. 7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations,[a] a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:
Tues- Quilters
Wed- Independence Day (office closed) No Disciple Makers
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support Group 1pm
Fri- Carol Brazee Funeral 11am (Luncheon to follow)
Sun- Adult Bible class 8:15; Worship 9:30; Sunday school 10:45; Servant Group leaves for TX at 11:30
July 8-13—Servant group with Pastor in Texas; No Disciple Makers
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Don Turnure, Don Nolte, Brent Davis, Larry Schulze
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Communion assistant- Jason Cluver
Greeters- Don and Wanda Turnure
Projectionist- McKenzie
Lay Reader- Lois Boeger
Organist- Barb Dreyer
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ What and where is Edom?
It lies to the south of Palestine and Moab. Name given to Esau, his country and people
TODAY'S QUIZ: The Bible talks about the "gold of Ophir". Where is Ophir?
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NEWS:
VIDEO OF WORSHIP FROM 7/1/18. Enjoy and Share
https://youtu.be/BSgjW_VTSIo
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX SERVANT TRIP
Pastor, Cara Klaustermeier, Taryn Linke, Leah Vossen, and Siera Jaeger are heading down to Corpus Christi, TX next week to continue the work of rebuilding houses and lives after last Fall's hurricanes. Pray for us for safe travel and that we may be good witnesses to Christ's love, mercy, and grace!
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CAROL BRAZEE FUNERAL DETAILS
Carol's funeral will be Friday, July 6 at 11am at St. John's with a luncheon and visitation time to follow.
Please spread the word.
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DISCIPLE MAKERS IS POSTPONED FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
Since this Wednesday is Independence Day and pastor is going out of town the following week, Disciple Makers will resume on Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30pm! Please make plans to join us!
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YARD SIGNS FOR THE PREGNANCY OPTIONS CENTER
Would you like to have a sign in your yard promoting the pregnancy options center?
It simply says:
Pregnant?
Need Help?
Call 636-235-1477
Please sign the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex or reply to this email and I will sign you up.
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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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PRAYERS:
For BETTY TAMELER who is having knee replacement surgery today.
For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from her knee procedure.
For those mourning the loss of CAROL BRAZEE as we celebrate her eternal life this Friday with her funeral service.
For OUR COUNTRY, especially our borders, that those in charge can work out all of the problems and issues going on, and keep children safe with their families as much as legally possible.
For BUCK HAMPTON, AND MARY WILLIAMS who are all on hospice care.
For JEANNIE SIEBOLD, DENISE HOOKER (Betty Tameler's daughter), GEORGE HOESCHER, as they continue to deal with cancer.
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For CONNER FIGURA who graduates from Air Force basic training in San Antonio on Thursday.
For both DAN DREYER and SAM HARGROVE as they adjust to civilian life and await their next assignments.
For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey for five more months.
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.
