Bald eagles. I must have been around 30 years old before I saw my first bald eagle in the wild.
Today all of my grandchildren have had the joy of seeing those majestic, soaring birds. Once near extinction, the return of the bald eagle to our skies is one of the great environmental success stories of our time.
According to John Rayfield of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it's a success story that at least one person in Tennessee doesn't want to see continued.
Do I hear you ask, "Who is this person?" I don't know who he is, but the Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for the fellow who, more than 100 miles north of Nashville, shot two bald eagles. Did I say looking for this fellow? Actually, they're paying a $17,000 reward for information leading to this fellow's arrest.
And if you're wondering what will happen if the man is convicted of eaglecide? He faces fines up to $100,000 and a year in federal prison. The penalty is high because the government takes a dim view of people killing our national bird.
I don't think the Lord is too keen on the idea either. Killing bald eagles is probably not what He had in mind when He told us to have dominion over the birds of the heavens -- dominion, yes; extinction, no.
Sadly, humankind has a tendency to mess up the Lord's gifts. We have a tendency to misuse, mistreat and despoil them.
Nowhere is that more evident than in the way the world has dealt with the Savior.
If it is a tragedy to kill two bald eagles, what can be said about murdering and rejecting the sinless Son of God who came into this world to save us?
That is, of course, what many people have done and what they continue to do.
It is a great tragedy -- a tragedy far greater than the murder of some great birds.
This is why, today, I would ask you to join with me in asking that hearts be made open to the Savior who lived, died and rose so we might be forgiven and saved. Let us ask the Lord to touch lost souls so they may appreciate His many gifts and especially Jesus, God's great gift of grace.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, You have commented that our hearts are evil, evil from when we are young (see Genesis 8:21). Left to our own devices, we are and would remain, lost. In spite of the wretched sinners we are, You have not changed. You still love us and desire to save us. To that end You sent Your Son to be our Substitute and Sacrifice. Today we ask the Lord that the lost be brought to faith and we pray all of us may be appreciative of all Your great gifts. In the Name of Jesus we ask it. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Naomi (from the book of Ruth)? Naomi was the mother in law of Ruth who, after both fo their husbands died, traveled back to Israel where Naomi lived out her days with her family and where Ruth met a man named Boaz and would later become known as an ancestor of such famous people as David and Jesus.
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TODAY's QUIZ: (A two part question) What is a Nazirite and what famous person in the Bible was a Nazirite?
Note: not a Nazarene, a Nazirite.
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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the benefit offered in this Sacrament?
Answer:
a. The chief blessing of the Sacrament is the forgiveness of sins which Christ's body and blood have won for us on the cross,
b. Together with forgiveness God gives all other blessings as well, that is "life and salvation"
c. In the Sacrament Christ gives us victory over sin and hell and strength to live a new life for Him.
d. As Christians partake of this sacrament together, they make a solemn public confession of Christ and of unity in the truth of the Gospel.
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BIRTHDAYS:
Tues- Libby Pailer
Wed- Kathleen Sherman
Thurs- Charlie Figura
Fri- Kathryn Fischer
Sat- Caleb Figura, Jeff Napier
Sun- Cheri' Hofeldt, Natalie McDowell
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ANNIVERSARIES:
none this week
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30
Thurs- nothing
Fri- assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Sunday school and Bible study 10:30
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector- Wed- Peper; NO PROJECTOR SATURDAY OR SUNDAY
Elder- Sat- Hachtel; Sun- McDowell
Ushers- Wed- Winter, Scott, Walters, Linke; Sun- Hance, Dieckmann, Weigle, Stark
Acolyte- Wed- Heitgerd; Sun- Hoelscher
Lay reader- Sat- Nolte; Sun- McDowell
Greeters- Klover
Altar- Setup- Callies/Vohsen cleanup- Boeger
Organist- Dieckmann
Pianist- Sherman
Tellers- Team #4
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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:
DON'T FORGET SUPPER IS AT 5:30 with roast pork, stuffing, veggies, rolls, and dessert!! THEN stay for worship at 7pm!!!
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DO YOU LIKE TO SING BUT DON'T HAVE TIME TO BE IN CHOIR EVERY WEEK? A ONE TIME CHOIR IS FORMING TO SING ON SUNDAY, APRIL 10
Adult singers who would like to sing on Sunday, April 10th during worship should contact Barb Dreyer at 456-8278, or just show up to the balcony this coming Saturday at 8:30am.
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JUNIOR HIGH KIDS WILL BE WITH PASTOR AND MRS. BUNGE AT THEIR ANNUAL JUNIOR HIGH RETREAT AT CAMP WINDERMERE AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS THIS WEEKEND
Please pray for us for safe travel and for a time of refreshing and growth in God's Word and in fellowship with other Christians. We will be leaving Friday night at 4pm and returning Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm.
PASTOR JON RAUH, a retired pastor from Michigan who now lives in Weldon Spring, will be here to preach, lead worship and lead a Bible study on Psalm 22.
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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 23- roast pork, vegetable, stuffing, rolls, applesauce, dessert
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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WANNA GO TO THE CARDS GAME ON APRIL 2?
Lutheran Day at Busch Stadium is coming up quick! It is Saturday, April 2. The game starts at 3:10pm. Denise Schlesselman has volunteered to drive the church bus for all who wish to go. Tickets are $20 for the left field pavillion seats. It is opening weekend and the first 12,000 kids 15 and under will receive a free 28" (that is full size if you were wondering) Rawlings bat. Sign up ont eh sign up sheet on the bulletin board across from the church office or just all the church office and we'll sign you up. More details to come soon about when sign up and money have to be in.
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LUTHERAN MALARIA INITIATIVE IS THE MISSION FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
Hundreds of people are infected with and die from the dreaded disease of malaria. Malaria is easily preventable and also curable, but many folks cannot afford either the injections or the mosquito nets that are necessary. Our LCMS congregations are all working together to provide the necessary things for these people. Please give to this very worthwhile cause!
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PRAYER REQUESTS: (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is hospitalized with an unknown illness that is causing her dizziness and sickness in her stomach.
For FREDDIE KESSEL who had a pacemaker put in yesterday and should be going home today.
For LANEY WOOLF recovering from a brief hospitalization.
For ED KOHRS as he recovers from hip replacement surgery.
For MARILYN FOSTER as she will have to have hand surgery again but not until sometime after Christmas.
For LIL WINTER, who is recovering after a brief hospitalization due to intestinal problems.
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