St. John's Group Email Wednesday, July 6, 2011

DEVOTION: 
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22

Pastor Abel, the man who confirmed me, liked to throw out little bits of wisdom.

One of those bits pastor shared with his confirmands was "Marry in haste, repent at leisure." While I can't remember Gilbert Herrick sitting next to me in that class, I'm sure he must have. I'm sure, because, if anyone took that expression seriously, it has to be Herrick.

Let me explain. For a considerable period of time Herrick has been looking for a wife. He's spent plenty of time checking out the prospects, looking over the field, but he just never made that long walk down the aisle. Not wanting to have any of that "repent at leisure" stuff, Herrick promised himself he wouldn't get married until he met the right woman.

And he didn't meet that right woman ... not until now.

Herrick met Virginia in a hospital hallway. After that chance encounter, they started meeting every day. Soon love bloomed and recently Gilbert Herrick, World War II veteran and retired postal worker, was united in holy matrimony with Virginia Hartman.

True, some have said that Herrick, who is 99 years old, has robbed the cradle by getting hitched to 86-year-old Hartman. They can say what they want, but Herrick knows she's the right gal.

When I first read that story I thought isn't that cute! But as I thought about it, the love story started to take on a deeper meaning for me. When Pastor Abel talked to us about "repenting at leisure," it was a different world. Back then you stuck with the person you were married to ... no matter how unhappy you were.

Today it's different. Divorce is in and long-term suffering is out.

But ... there are many of us who count ourselves blessed to have the helpmeet we do. Many of us, like Herrick, have been given just the right gal or guy.

This, too, is a gift from the Lord.

This is why, if you haven't done so, won't you give thanks to the Lord for putting such an individual into your life. And while you're doing so, you might want to include an extra prayer for another most special individual. Give thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ, God's Son, your Savior. Give thanks for the world's Redeemer whose love turns pale all others, which we will ever know.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, for having sent wonderful people into this world who love me, I give thanks. But I also pray for those who feel unloved. May they soon be surrounded by supporters. Most of all I give thanks for Jesus who has given the greatest love of all. In His Name. Amen.



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CATECHISM: You shall have no other gods.
Question:  What does this mean?
Answer: We should fear, love, and trust in god above all things. 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   What was Amos' occupation before God called him to be a prophet? Shepherd
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Where is Tekoa?
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CHURCH CALENDAR:
Thurs- Joneburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers caregivers support group 1pm
Fri- Bible study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- Choir BBQ at Don Nolte's noon; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; elder's meeting 11:30
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NEWS:
TED DAEHNKE passed from death to eternal life Monday morning from a massive heart attack
Visitation: Friday, 9-11am
Funeral: 11am
Luncheon to follow
 
The Ladies Aid will serve a cold luncheon following Ted Daehnke's memorial service.  If you can help please notify the appropriate Ladies Aid member.  If you wish to bring a salad, i.e., potato, pasta, vegetable, fruit, gelatin, etc. please call Jan Lucas at 636-578-8380.  If you would like to donate a dessert please call Delores DeBlaze at 314-705-9220.  If you can help in the kitchen and clean up after the luncheon call Libby Pailer at 636-456-7164.
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VBS "Welcome to Holywood" IS COMING NEXT WEEK, JULY 11-15!  Call KARIN @ 314-691-7283 to donate food items.  The short list was sent in a previous email. 
 
"Kid friendly" meals will be provided from 5:30-6:00,festivities begin at 6pm, and end around 8:15pm. 
 
Kids will explore a few of the many miracles of Jesus by becoming "stars" in the stories.
 
Please call the church office to sign with an agent (register) today so that we have a decent idea of how many kids we will have. 
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SECOND ANNUAL CAMPING/FLOAT TRIP COMING UP July 22-24
Four full hook up campsites are reserved at Onandaga Cave State Park.  Cost is $54.50 for a site for the two days. 
 
Saturday will be on your own:  Please check your newsletter for all of the fun stuff there is to do. 
 
Sunday the floating group will leave from Ozark Outdoors at 10am to do a five mile float which should take 3-5 hours.  Cost to float in a canoe is $17.50 per person with two people per canoe.  Rafts are $22 a person and tubes are $20. 
 
Again, check the info in the newsletter for more info or call Teresa Scott at 359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com
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OUR THIRD ANNUAL GOLF SOCIAL IS COMING UP SATURDAY, AUGUST 13!
Registration: 7am
Shotgun start: 8am
 
Details: 4 person scramble format, cash prizes per flight and special hole contest, Burgers and brats for lunch
 
Cost: $50 per person includes round of golf, cart, lunch, and attendance gift.  Hole sponsorship is $50 with proceeds going to Little Lambs.  There will be 50/50 tickets, mulligans and other incentives available for purchase as part of the fundraising portion of the event as well.
 
Registration forms and sign up sheet are on the table in the narthex.  You can call Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070 for more info or to sponsor a hole. 
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF TED DAEHNKE who are mourning his loss. 
 
For LEW BUELTMANN who is at the hospital with severe swelling in his legs.
 
For WILMA WEIGLE who is recovering from heart catheterization surgery yesterday.  She will have to have another surgery in two to three weeks.
 
For the TINNIN FAMILY as Hope's mother passed away late last night and as her father is hospitalized with pneumonia and renal failure.
 
For MICHELLE WOOLF who is having surgery on Friday to remove the rest of her thyroid because of cancer. 
 
For LIL WINTER who is home from the hospital and is doing well after knee replacement.
 
RUTH CANTRELL, who is going through cyberknife treatments for cancer on her pituitary gland.  
 
MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH WHO ARE MILITARY PERSONNEL, Ryan Woolf, Danny Dreyer, Sam Hargrove, David Mincemeyer, Alex Walters, David Tate, Jon Rahn, and Adam Klott (Adam will be retiring from the military soon because of Diabetes).  (If I am missing anyone please let me know.)
 
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS. 
 




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