DEVOTION: Acts 6 English Standard Version (ESV)
Seven Chosen to Serve
6 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists[a] arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, "It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.3 Therefore, brothers,[b] pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." 5 And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. 6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
7 And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.
Stephen Is Seized
8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and disputed with Stephen. 10 But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking. 11 Then they secretly instigated men who said, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God." 12 And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came upon him and seized him and brought him before the council, 13 and they set up false witnesses who said, "This man never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the law,14 for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses delivered to us." 15 And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Karate 5:45-7:45
Sat- Ladies Aid Summer Luncheon Noon
Sun- Worship 9; Fellowship; Adult Bible Study and Sunday School 10:15; Worship 10:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Sunday @ 9-
Organist- Pat Golden
Acolyte- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Rich Talbert, Tom Linke, Don Hance, Kent Jacobsmeyer
Communion assistant- Dave Tinnin
Lay Reader- Don Nolte
Projectionist- Perricones
Altar set up- Terry McKenzie
Tellers- Team #4
Sunday @ 10:45-
Acolyte- Tyler Faerber
Worship Assistant- Randy Fischer
Projectionist- Loren Howard
Monday, 6:30-
Acolyte- Grant Jacobsmeyer
Worship assistant- Steve Mauch
Projectionist- Toni Mauch
Altar Clean up- Dani and Bruce Richardson
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How old was Uzziah when he became king? 16
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What was Amos's job/career, before God called him as a prophet?
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NEWS AND NOTES:
LADIES LUNCHEON THIS SATURDAY AT NOON!!!
If you want to enjoy a nice lunch and some good fellowship call church and let Terry know you're coming! They'd love to see you!
A LITTLE CHANGE IN PLANS FOR OUR FIFTH SUNDAY COMING UP!!!
The Warren County Fair Parade is on Sunday, June 30, and so our church will be participating in it! Here's the schedule for the day on June 30
9am- Bible Study
10am- Worship
11am- Lunch EVERYONE IS WELCOME FOR LUNCH WHETHER YOU ARE GOING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE OR NOT!
Noon- Get the final touches ready on the Float and head downtown to line up for the parade
2pm- Parade Starts
Lunch- Potluck!!! There will be deli trays of meat and cheese as well as bread provided!!
We will need walkers and riders to hand out flyers and candy! A sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex to let us know that you want to be a part of it.
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MOM'S DAY OUT IS HERE!! MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE AND JULY 8-11am! $5 a day!!
Drop your kids off and get stuff done or just go have fun!
There will be a lot of play time and fun and games!
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WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS SPONSORING AN OPIOID AWARENESS EVENT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2-4 AT WARRENTON HIGH SCHOOL!!
Mark your calendars to check it out!
OPERATION BACKPACK FOOD FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES.
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PRAYERS:
For LINDA CALLIES as she continues to deal with severe breathing problems and wears a heart monitor for another month, and as she prepares to have sinus surgery on June 25.
For ALL WHO ARE DEALING WITH FLOODING, that the Lord would have mercy, keep the rain that is expected away, and make the rivers recede quickly.
For ALL FARMERS across the United States, as they are dealing with extremely tough times due to all sorts of circumstances beyond their control.
FOR PAUL TOEDEBUSCH recovering from illness and weakness due to Parkinson's at Mercy Rehab in Chesterfield.
For JEFFERSON CITY. As they deal with a devastating tornado that destroyed A LOT of property, homes and businesses.
For PAT MANESS who is recovering from three broken vertebrae at Troy Manor in Troy.
For KELLIE WRIGHT CARTER, a friend to Jennifer Figura and others at St. John's who is in the ICU recovering from a stroke.
For those dealing with cancer and treatments PATRICE HUTCHENS, ALAN HOFELDT, RAY STARK, 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, 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
