Then He (Jesus) opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His Name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem." Luke 24:45-47
Keith Gruber of Swan Lake, New York, has a tough time with the idea of repentance.
Last December 27th he was arrested in the community of Liberty. Driving while intoxicated was the charge.
Gruber was eventually let out on $30,000 bail with the understanding he would appear before the judge for his trial.
He kept his promise. True, Gruber arrived at court about an hour and a half late, and when he got there he was drunk, and he was carrying an open can of Busch beer, and he had four unopened cans in his bag -- cans which set off the metal detector when he entered the county courthouse.
When the judge asked Gruber if he had enjoyed his "liquid lunch," the reply was "yes." Gruber's short answer was followed by an apology. The judge can be excused for not thinking Gruber's repentance was all that sincere. Maybe that explains why Gruber found his bail revoked and the day ended up with him in jail.
Gruber is not alone in minimizing the importance of repentance. Today there are many churches that refuse to address the idea of sin or repentance.
This is a terribly sad and unscriptural thing to do.
The prophets preached repentance. John the Baptist called for repentant hearts. And although many people prefer to think Jesus was never judgmental and say the Savior accepted people without expecting or causing any change in their hearts, Scripture says differently.
That's why Jesus says repentance and forgiveness would be preached in His Name to the entire world.
It is God's will and wish that the Holy Spirit call us from what we were and then, having given us a repentant heart, begins the process of encouraging us to live as the Lord wants us to.
That's the way it's supposed to work, but sometimes those sins and shortcomings become so much a part of us we don't want to leave them behind.
This is just one more reason to repent, which I guess means we would be repenting of our unwillingness to repent.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, today I give thanks You have saved me through Jesus. Send the Holy Spirit so that this day I may leave behind all that would impede the relationship between us which You desire. This I ask in my Savior's Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Manoah? Samson's dad
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How old was Saul when he became king?
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CATECHISM:
Question: How can forgiveness, life, and salvation be obtained through bodily eating and drinking??
Answer:
Not simply the eating and drinking, but the words of Christ together with His body and blood under the bread and wine are the way through which these blessings are given. "We do not claim this of bread and wine-- since in itself bread is bread-- but of that bread and wine which are Christ's body and blood and with which the words are coupled. These and no other, we say, are the treasure through which forgiveness is obtained". Christ's words of promisehave put these gifts into the scarment, and the believer receives them there through faith.
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BIRTHDAYS:
Mon- Sarah Owenby
Tues- Bonnie Frenzia, Bob Linke, Natlie Nagel
Wed- Kay Stark
Sat- Rhonda Peery, Randy Sweet
Sun- Terry McKenzie, Jennifer Miller, Robert Morris
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ANNIVERSARIES:
Larry and Libby Pailer
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- supper 5:30l bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30
Thurs- nothing
Fri- Youth group to Winter Jam and Lock in @ Holy Cross, Ofallon
Sat- Pancake breakfast to support Stephen Ministry 7-10am; one time choir practice 8:30; worship 5
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Sunday school and Bible study 10:30
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector- Wed- Schlesselmann; Sat- Mckenzie; NO ONE SIGNED UP FOR SUNDAY
Elder- Sat- Dieckmann; Sun- Talbert
Ushers- Wed- Dreyer, Feldkamp, Herzog, Klover; Sun- Hofeldt, Linke, Berryman, Turnure
Acolyte- Wed- Jaeger; Sun- Keele
Lay reader- Sat- Dieckmann; Sun- Schirr
Greeters- Kohrs
Altar- Setup- Hance cleanup- Bettlach/Schirr
Organist- Hilgendorf
Pianist- Dreyer
Tellers- Team #1
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A LOT OF EMPTY DATES AND there is no one signed up for this Sunday!!
PROJECTOR SCHEDULE NEEDS TO BE FILLED!!!
Let's keep this going till every date is signed and accounted for
| March 23-Peper |
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NEWS:
SUPPER TOMORROW NIGHT IS BAKED POTATO BAR AND CHILI!! 5:30pm
WORSHIP WILL FOCUS ON THE MIRACLE OF THE SPLITTING ROCKS AT THE TIEM OF JESUS' DEATH!! 7pm
Come out and partake of God's goodness in its many various forms.
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8th - 12 GRADERS!!!! Wanna have some good CLEAN fun this Friday night?
Come with us to the Winter Jam Concert at the St. Charles Family Arena and then continue on throught he night till 7AM at the lock in at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Ofallon. Call Mrs. Mauch at 297-1014 for all the details!!!
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ONE TIME CHOIR PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Thursday, 3/31 @ 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 4/2 @ 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, 4/7 @ 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 4/9 @ 8:30 a.m
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JUNIOR HIGH KIDS HAD A GREAT TIME @ Camp Windermere this past weekend.
JUNIOR HIGH KIDS HAD A GREAT TIME @ Camp Windermere this past weekend.
We sang A LOT.
We listened A LOT.
We worked A LITTLE.
We goofed around A LOT.
We grew in our faith A LOT.
A big thank you to all who have and continue to support the youth of our church in many and different ways!
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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP'S NEXT TRIP IS TO CHARLESTON, MO TO THE AZALEA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL ON SAT., APRIL 16.
They could take FIVE more people, so if you want to go or know someone who wants to go, call Marilyn TODAY.
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RELIEF EFFORTS UNDERWAY IN JAPAN with LCMS World Relief
The folks in Japan have been dealing with the effects of a very severe earthquake that caused a lot of destruction. We truly need to continue to help them in any way we can. Go to LCMS.org/help to see how you can help.
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WEDNESDAY LENTEN SUPPERS ARE HOSTED BY OUR JR AND SR HI YOUTH GROUPS
Thrivent will match all of the money we raise from our Lenten Dinners! Please support your youth group throughout the Lenten Season!
March 30- Baked potato bar with all the fixin's, salad, dessert
April 6- Chicken pot pie, salad, peaches, dessert
April 13- taco bar, chips and salsa, fruit salad, dessert
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PRAYER REQUESTS: (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is home from the hospital and doing well.
For FREDDIE KESSEL who is doing well at home with his new pacemaker.
For LANEY WOOLF who is doing much better.
For ED KOHRS who is @ Delmar Gardens recovering from hip replacement and will probably get to go home in a week or two.
For MARILYN FOSTER as she has a very problematic back today
For LIL WINTER, who is dealing well with her many health problems.
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RELIEF EFFORTS UNDERWAY IN JAPAN with LCMS World Relief
The folks in Japan have been dealing with the effects of a very severe earthquake that caused a lot of destruction. We truly need to continue to help them in any way we can. Go to LCMS.org/help to see how you can help.
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WEDNESDAY LENTEN SUPPERS ARE HOSTED BY OUR JR AND SR HI YOUTH GROUPS
Thrivent will match all of the money we raise from our Lenten Dinners! Please support your youth group throughout the Lenten Season!
March 30- Baked potato bar with all the fixin's, salad, dessert
April 6- Chicken pot pie, salad, peaches, dessert
April 13- taco bar, chips and salsa, fruit salad, dessert
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PRAYER REQUESTS: (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is home from the hospital and doing well.
For FREDDIE KESSEL who is doing well at home with his new pacemaker.
For LANEY WOOLF who is doing much better.
For ED KOHRS who is @ Delmar Gardens recovering from hip replacement and will probably get to go home in a week or two.
For MARILYN FOSTER as she has a very problematic back today
For LIL WINTER, who is dealing well with her many health problems.
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