DEVOTION: Mark 9:38-50 English Standard Version (ESV)
Anyone Not Against Us Is for Us
38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name,[a] and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40 For the one who is not against us is for us. 41 For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.
Temptations to Sin
42 "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,[b]it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 43 And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell,[c] to the unquenchable fire.[d] 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, 48 'where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.' 49 For everyone will be salted with fire.[e] 50 Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
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Have a blessed day y'all!
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:
Thurs- Oak Pointe worship 10am; Stephen Ministry meeting 5pm; Karate 6:15pm
Fri- Men's retreat leave at 3pm
Sat- Men's retreat all day
Sun- Adult Bible class 8:15; Worship 9:30; Disciple Makers 10:45; Golf Outing at Country Lakes Noon-5pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Organist- Ned Quest
Acolyte- Kodi Butler
Ushers- Doug Walters, Dave Callies, Kevin Luebke, Dick Peterson
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Communion assistant- Jason Cluver
Greeter- Dave and Linda Callies
Projectionist- Terry McKenzie
Lay Reader- Lois Boeger
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: In approximately what year did Haggai write his book of the Bible? 520 BC
TODAY'S QUIZ: What were Zechariah's visions about?
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NEWS:
LITTLE LAMBS 30TH ANNVIERSARY CELEBRATION THIS SUNDAY!!
We will have a special worship service to celebrate our Little Lambs and then celebrate with a golf outing in the afternoon at Country Lakes. Registration is still open for the two person scramble. $60 covers golf, food, drinks and prizes!! Call 456-2888 to sign up!
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DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL CHURCH BOOTH WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!
People got to see our church folks in action and hear or read all about us! It was A LOT of fun, and we made a bit of money too! Praise the Lord!
A big thank you goes out to all who helped! Especially but not limited to
Kent, Jill, Grant, and Grace Jacobsmeyer
Brent Davis
Kathy Fischer
Erv Yoder
Karen Benton
Alan and Cheri' Hofeldt
Ken and Marilyn Foster
Steve and Sandy Robine
Gary Hoelscher
Thanks for being the faces, hands, and hearts of St. John's!
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WALK FOR LIFE TO SUPPORT OUR PREGNANCY OPTION CENTER IS SATURDAY OCTOBER 6 FROM 10-2!!
Please call 636-235-1477 text or call! We need walkers and sponsors!!!!
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FAMILY TRIP TO THE CREATION MUSEUM AND ARK ENCOUNTER IN PETERSBURG, KY IS BEING PLANNED FOR WARRENTON SCHOOL'S FALL BREAK, October 18-20! Go to www.creationmuseum.org for all the info you need!
Here is a break down of the ticket prices
| Adult (ages 18–59) | Museum only$35 | Museum and Ark Encounter$70 | Annual Pass$100 |
| Senior (ages 60+) | $30 | $60 | $90 |
| Youth (ages 13–17) | $25 | $40 | $70 |
| Children (ages 5–12) | $15 | $25 | $35 |
| Children (ages 4 and under) | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Hotels are in the $100 price range. Please let me know if you are planning on going and if I get enough interest I will look into group rates.
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LITTLE LAMBS IS MAKING A BUDDY BENCH OUT OF RECYCLED PLASTIC CAPS
Please save your plastic bottle and jugs caps They will need 30 pounds of them. (water, soda, Gatorade, milk jugs, etc. are accepted.) There is a receptacle in the narthex or you can just bring them down to the preschool teacher's table in the preschool room.
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VENDORS NEEDED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3 VENDOR FAIR!!
If you'd like a table or know someone who would call Terry @ 456-2888 or Marilyn Foster who is in charge of the event at 456-4195 to reserve your spot!
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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 JOAN SEXTON who is recovering from a fall and several cracked ribs.
For ROBERT TODD, friend of the Rausch family who is having heart issues, pneumonia, and stomach issues following a simple outpatient procedure.
For MATT ESKEW, former preschool dad, who is dealing with a return of his cancer.
For CADEN LEESMAN, former preschooler, who is dealing with cancer
For the SALE OF LISA RAUSCH'S MOTHER'S (BETTY SUTOR'S) house. That a good buyer comes to them so that they can be out from under the burden.
For those on the EAST COAST AND IN CHINA who are both dealing with the effects of a devastating hurricane, loss of homes and property and even loss of life.
For MELISSA BADER recovering from knee surgery.
For EVELYN SHERMAN recovering from back surgery.
For RALPH VAN HORN recovering from heart bypass surgery.
For KEEGAN, the great grandbaby of Al and Karen Benton, who was born 10 weeks early and will be in the NICU for sometime. All his vitals are good, he just needs help breathing for a while as his lungs develop.
For MARY WILLIAMS, (Mother of Ron Williams), who is on hospice care.
For DENISE HOOKER (Betty Tameler's daughter) and GEORGE HOESCHER, as they continue to deal with cancer.
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For CONNER FIGURA going through tech training in the Air Force.
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.
