| If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. Romans 14:8-9 While looking for stories for the Daily Devotions, my eye was caught by the title of an article located on another web page. The title said, "Man Dies All By Himself." Was the story about a forgotten movie star, or some homeless individual, or a hiker who had taken a climb beyond his level of expertise? Maybe this was the story of a hoarder who had been crushed by a falling pile of beloved possessions. It was the kind of title I had to investigate. Clicking on the link produced a large picture of a hollow-cheeked old man. Above his head, in very large letters were the words "Man Dies All By Himself." There was no article, nothing to explain the picture. Then it clicked. The man who had died all by himself was Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the man who had helped terminate the lives of over 130 people -- people who had incurable and painful diseases, who had no hope, no value, nothing to keep them linked to this world. At least that's what Kevorkian said. It's what many others believe. Recently, a past executive director of Lutheran Hour Ministries went home to his Lord. Rodger Hebermehl was his name. Many of you knew him. Those who didn't missed the acquaintance of a special man, a gentle, Christian man, who loved his Lord and had a tremendous longing for the lost souls of humanity. Over the last few years Rodger had suffered from an illness that he knew would end his life. Gradually the things he could do were diminished. Did Rodger say there was no hope, that he had no value or purpose, nothing to keep him here? If you think that, you don't know Rodger. Allow me to share that when Rodger no longer could get around by himself, when limitations were many and opportunities few, he prayed he might share the Savior's story with a few more unbelievers. He prayed he might be used by the Lord to let them know the transforming power of the Christ. He prayed the Holy Spirit might use him to bring a dozen people to faith. May I tell you one other thing about Rodger? Rodger did not die all by himself. Yes, he had his loving wife Cassandra at his side and, yes, there had been many others with him during those last days. But when Rodger left this life he did so in the company of Jesus who had redeemed him -- the Savior he had considered it an honor to serve. No, Rodger did not die alone. Because of Jesus, no Christian man or woman ever dies ... alone. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, today I give thanks for the Rodger Hebermehls of this world. By that I mean those who have clearly seen the Savior's sacrifice and wish to do all they can to make sure the whole world knows the wonders of Your love. May I, by Your grace, live in that love until the time comes when I am taken home. This I ask in the Name of Jesus. Amen. POSTSCRIPT: I don't know if Rodger's wish to touch people with the Savior's story reached everyone he wished when he was alive. But I think both the Lord and Rodger would be pleased if you shared this devotion with others who haven't yet acknowledged Jesus as Savior. Thank you. |
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Jehu?
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CATECHISM:
Question: How did God give His law?
Answer: When God created people, he wrote the Law on their hearts. Later he arranged the Law in Ten Commandments, wrote it on two tablets of stone, and made it known through Moses.
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BIRTHDAYS:
Sun- Alaina Heitgerd
Tues- Missy Dothage, Brian Toedebusch
Thurs- Jesse Ulery
Fri- Dylan Coleman, Morgan Robb, Karrie Rosemann, Shirley Simmerman
Sat- Cindy Klover, Ruby Rahn
Sun- Dave Tinnin
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ANNIVERSARIES:
Sun- Jerry and Lisa Pezold
Mon- Dave and Joann Merx
Tues- Mike and Sharon Spoede
Wed- Bob and Marianne Linke
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Trustees 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid meeting 1pm
Thurs-
Fri-
Sat- Tony Perricone/Sandra Hurley wedding 11am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9am; Adult Bible class 10:30; Father's Day
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector- Sat- I NEED SOMEONE AGAIN! Sun- Woolf
Elder- Sat- Rahn, Sun- Robine
Ushers- Boeger, Schulze, Sherman, Nolte
Acolyte- Heitgerd
Lay reader- Sat- Nolte; Sun- Robine
Greeters- Rausch
Altar- Setup- Hance; Clean Up- Frick
Organist- Siebold
Tellers- Team #3
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NEWS:
NORBERT HEITGERD PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE TODAY AFTER A SHORT BATTLE AGAINST A RETURNING CANCER.
Visitation and funeral arrangements are pending.
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Proverbs: Week #3
We will get in to the preeminence of God and how we should trust in Him rather than ourselves. PLEASE JOIN US!!!
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Below is straight from the Immanuel, Joplin Website
TORNADO Recovery at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Joplin, Missouri -
Church is Open as Free Clinic
Primary and Wound Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Relief Center Open 9:00 am- 7:00pm
Emotional Care and Support Group
Volunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community Welcome
Contact the Church Office for details.
You Can Adopt A Youth:
Adopt a youth affected by natural disaster to attend the June 24th Missouri District Sr. High Youth Gathering. The cost is $149 per person. There are at least eight sr. high youth in Immanuel, Joplin's youth group who lost their homes or had significant damage. (maybe more with friends who could be invited, need a much deserved break and would hear the Good News.)
We would like to provide full scholarships for these youth. Click here for more information.
Volunteers Needed:
Special Appeal: We are in need of doctors and nurses to staff our onsite clinic. If you are a medical professional and can donate some of your time to help Immanuel please click here and register as a volunteer for Joplin. Note specifically that you are a doctor or nurse so that we can assign you to work in the clinic.
All volunteers should register at www.lutheranchurchcharities.org. They will be assisting in scheduling crews to help at Immanuel. After clicking on "Volunteer," scroll down to bottom of page to enter information.
Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:
Canned and Dried Goods
Cleaning Supplies
Laundry Detergent
Towels
Sheets (No Blankets)
New Pillows
We are no longer accepting clothing, baby items, toiletries and blankets
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PRAYER REQUESTS: (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)
For the family and friends of NORBERT HEITGERD who mourn his passing from death to life today.
For BOB LINKE who is hospitalized with severe intestinal problems.
For HOPE TINNIN'S MOM as she deals with several tumors on her lungs.
For RUTH CANTRELL as she is extremely weak after surgery and tests for a cancer on her brain.
For KEN MEYER, Robyn McNew's brother, as he continues to miraculously recover from a severe heartattack and a two week coma.
For DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer.
For JOPLIN as they continue to recover.
For ST JOHN'S as we continue to go through our CARE process.
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