DEVOTION: Philippians 3:4b-14
If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law,[a]blameless. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Voting Day
Wed- Worship 11am; Lunch 11:30; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support Group 1pm; Karate Testing 6:15
Fri- 7-8 graders to Camp Windermere
Sun- 5th Sunday worship 10am; Potluck 11:30
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Wednesday 6:30-
Organist- Pat Golden
Acolyte- Loren Howard
Ushers- Lew Feldkamp, Rich Boeger, Brett Nordwald, Scott Schulze
Sunday, 9—
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Acolyte- Nick Schulze
Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tom Linke, Gary Hoelscher, Paul Brockfeld
Communion assistant- John Hachtel
Lay reader- Don Nolte
Projectionist- Tammy Miller
Altar Set Up- Don Hance
Tellers- Team #1
Sunday, 10:45-
Acolyte- Isabel Benke
Worship Assistant- Randy Fischer
Projectionist- Kathy Fischer
Monday, April 8, 6:30-
Acolyte- Addie Hoelscher
Worship assistant- Roy Bohning
Projectionist- Toni Mauch
Altar Clean Up- Terry McKenzie
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did Saul try to do to David when the evil spirit came upon him? He threw a spear at him to try to kill him, but David escaped. He tried a few more times to kill him, even sending his whole army after him, but was always unsuccessful.
TODAY'S QUIZ: What did David do to escape Achish, king of Gath?
NEWS:
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH MORNING WORSHIP AND LUNCH TOMORROW!!
Worship 11am
Lunch 11:45 (Mostaccioli, garlic bread, salad, dessert)
Please make plans to join us!!
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ALZHEIMER"S SUPPORT GROUP IS THIS THURSDAY AT 1PM!!
If you are a caretaker of someone who has Alzheimer's or dementia or you know someone who is, this is the perfect place to get help, support, and prayer!! Join this wonderful group!!!
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BIBLE STUDY AT HENDERSHOT'S HAS BEEN MOVED TO APRIL 12 FOR THIS MONTH!!!
Please mark your calendars accordingly!!
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A REMINDER OF OUR GOALS FOR 2019 IN CASE YOU FORGOT!!! Attendance in both worship and Bible class has been slipping a bit lately!!
A 10% increase in worship attendance.
A 5% increase in Bible study attendance
Add two new Bible study opportunities during the week
Add two new outreach events to reach out to the community.
If you are a member of St. John's and you think these goals are good ones, then I encourage you to do your part to make them a reality!!
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOOD FOR MARCH IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS (granola bars, fruit snacks, Little Debbie Snack Cakes, Instant Oatmeal)
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CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES AND THE SHELVES BELOW THEM FOR YOUR OFFERING ENVELOPES!!!
Some of you haven't emptied your church mailboxes in a while. Others of you might not even know that you have a mailbox. If you are an adult member of St. John's you have a church mailbox! Your copy of the new constitution is in your mailbox and your 2019 offering envelopes are on the shelves underneath the mailboxes. Get your stuff!!!
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PRAYERS:
For NANCY PETERSON as she is out of the hospital and staying with her daughter for the time being to recover.
For those dealing with cancer and treatments HAROLD ANDERSON, JOHN MORRIS, father in law of Elise Morris; GEORGE HOELSCHER, MARILYN FOSTER, PASTOR RON LEHENBAUER, MARY BREUER, MARI GILB, both friends of Sandy Robine, Toni Mauch's brother RAY KOLN, and hundreds of others who are dealing with this dreaded disease. That God would provide healing and relief, but that God would also work through the pain and suffering to bring faith and in crease faith in those who need it. .
For DIANNE FELDKAMP'S SISTER, DONNA MAYES, who has been diagnosed with ALS, and her other sister, DEBBIE BURGER, who has been diagnosed with Grave's disease.
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For COLTON FIGURA AND DANNY DREYER who are both home but remain on active duty in the military.
For CONNER FIGURA going through tech training for the Air Force. .
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
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