St. John's Group Email Wednesday, August 10, 2011

DEVOTION:   

And the crowds asked Him (John the Baptist), "What then shall we do?" And He answered them, "Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise." Luke 3:10-11 Unless you live in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and subscribe to the Lake Geneva News, you probably have never heard of Sal Dimiceli. Let me tell you about Sal. He is a 60-year-old real estate broker who writes a weekly column for folks who find themselves with their backs to the wall. Folks from his area write him and tell him their story. Usually it is a story of desperate people who are trying hard, but just can't seem to make ends meet. No, we're not talking about the average Joe or Jane who finds things rough going. Dimiceli helps folks who have had their utilities shut off, folks who've lost their jobs and have pawned their wedding rings. As often as possible, Dimiceli investigates their stories. He visits with the people, he even opens their cupboards (he doesn't want to be conned by some smooth-talking charlatan). If their story checks out, he helps. Right away he gets the utilities turned on; he stocks their pantry; he gets their autos fixed. Then Dimiceli hits up his network of like-minded helpers and tries to find a job for the needy folk, or he gets them financial counseling or he, well, you get the picture. Folks, I've never met Sal Dimiceli and doubt if I ever will. But I do like him. I like him because he's doing what John the Baptist suggested God's people should do, what the Savior said we should do. Quite frankly he is doing what many Christians would like to do. Having written that last line, it occurs to me that maybe it's time we got ready to do as Dimiceli is doing. All the reports I read say there may be more tough times coming. If that is so, there are going to be a lot of our friends and neighbors in need. I mean a pawn-your-wedding-ring kind of need. No, I'm not suggesting the church become a welfare agency. But I think that maybe in your future there may be a special case who, just once, could use a special hand up. If so, I hope you remember the example of Sal Dimiceli ... and mostly remember your Savior who spent His entire life making sure your eternity would be different than that which you deserved. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks You decided to help me, to bail me out of a helpless situation. If You place someone in my path -- someone whom I can help -- grant me the wisdom to see the opportunity and respond in a way that is most appropriate. This I ask so I may glorify my Savior. In His Name. Amen.

In Christ I remain His servant and yours, Pastor Ken Klaus Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour Lutheran Hour Ministries Forward this devotion to a friend Support this Ministry Visit The Lutheran Hour Learn more about Pastor Klaus

 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Who was Jehoiakim?  Son of Josiah and king of Judah 608-598 B.C  An evil king who did not follow the ways of his father Josiah or his father David. 

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  (Someone's got to knock Doug off his perch.)  Who was Shemaiah? 

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Wed- Little Lambs Open House 10-noon and 1:30-4

Thurs- Little Lambs Open House 6-8pm

Fri- nothing

Sat- GOLF TOURNEY (registration begins at 7:30; shotgun start at 8; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elders 11:30
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NEWS: 

EVERY QUARTER OF A YEAR OR SO I NEED TO FILL UP A SCHEDULE FOR PEOPLE TO RUN THE COMPUTER AND PROJECTOR FOR OUR WORSHIP SERVICES.  ALL IT REQUIRES IS THAT YOU PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE WORSHIP SERVICE.  PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY SO I CAN GET THIS SCHEDULE FILLED UP AND DONE!!  Thank you!!

August

6- mckenzie

7- Sweet

 

13-  Mauch

14- McDowell

 

20-  Mauch

21- Panhorst

 

27-

28- Sweet

September

3- mckenzie

4- Panhorst

 

10-

11- Schaumberg

 

17-

18- Heitgerd

 

24-  Mauch

25- mckenzie

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

 

8-

9- Winn

 

15-

16- Heitgerd

 

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

 

29- mckenzie

30-

 

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

 

12-

13-PEPER

 

19-

20-PEPER

 

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

 

26-

27-

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GOLF OUTING THIS SATURDAY!!!!!!

32 players (19 paid) with 12 more "probable" but I need names! 20 hole sponsors paid and sign order is at the printer.

 

If you still want to play, sign up with Alan Hofeldt by calling him at 456-3070 or emailing at alanhofeldt@yahoo.com!

 

 

Thank you Alan for all of your hard work on this!!!
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MEN'S FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ, August 26!!

This is a time for men to come to the pavilion at church, bring your favorite food to grill along with a side to share and your favorite beverage.  We will just hang out, maybe have a short devotion, get to know each other, and relax. 

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LADIES RETREAT 9am-9pm  SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 at the SCHIRRS

I don't know too much about this day, because I'm not a woman.  What I do know is that the sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex and the ladies always have a wonderful time of fellowship, Bible study, and relaxation!

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, August 28 HIGHWAY CLEAN UP right after church.  After we are done cleaning up we are planning on going to the park for a picnic!  Please come and bring a dish to share. 

 

2. Sept 30 and October 1- Firstfruits weekend at the ROCK.  Pastor Randy Wilken invites groups to come down to St. Louis on the first weekend of each month to serve, worship, and fellowship with other Christians from around the area.  We are signed up to go down there Friday, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 1!  It is an unforgetable and wonderful experience.  Make plans ot attend!

 

3. Last Sunday of each month- Fellowship and Bible study- We will meet at different time and at different locations throughout the year to have some fun and to get into God's Word.  In August we will meet to clean up the highway and have a picnic after worship.  Most of the time we will meet on Sunday evenings. 

 

Invite your friends to all of these things.  It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun! 

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HOW MANY OF YOU GUYS ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT? 

The ninth annual T-3 Men's Retreat is set for Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2011.  This promises to be another great experience for the men of St John's and other Lutheran congregations in the St. Charles area.  In fact, men from all over the metro area have joined this special time in the past.  Men 18 years of age or older are eligible and they need not be Lutheran to attend.  The retreat will be held at Mark Twain State Park at the Si Coburn Group Camp.  This is a beautiful setting  for a weekend of adventure and growth.  The theme of this year's retreat is "Respectable Sins" and the study times during the retreat will be spent exploring the areas of our lives where we have come to accept less than God might want from us. 

The retreat will feature great food and a lot of activities  A scramble golf tournament, fishing tournament, trap and skeet shooting competition, and euchre tournament all take place on Saturday morning.   If none of these interest you, you may choose to spend time reading, hiking , biking, site seeing, or napping.  Prizes are awarded to tournament winners at dinner on Saturday evening. Campfires on Friday and Saturday nights provide the opportunity to get to know others better under the stars.   Music is a big part of the camp experience and you will enjoy hearing and singing familiar songs with the 100+ men who typically attend.  The culminating worship service on Sunday morning is a special time of praising God for all His gifts to us and a great way to prepare us to return to our homes and lives.

The cost of the retreat is only $42 and this includes meals and a commemorative tee-shirt.  Attendees have the option of staying in group cabins or tent camping on the grounds at no additional charge.  You can even arrange to stay in a local motel near the camp at reduced rates if you like.

A brochure with all information and a registration form will be available soon in the narthex.  You can also register online at www.t3mensretreat.org using PayPal.  It is really easy and you can see pictures of the camp and facilities there, too.

This is the year for you to go to the T-3 (trap-tackle-tees) Retreat.  Sign up, meet new friends, bring old friends, and join in the fun of growing your faith.  For more information, contact  Don Hugo at Zion –636 441-7425 ext 246 or home 636 441-9954.

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For LIL WINTER who is hospitalized but is doing much better and may go home today.  She is having trouble with breathing and with retaining fluid. 

 

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT who is back at home, but will have to make a lot of trips to the hospital for infusions for the next few weeks.

 

For the HOWARD FAMILY at the death of their 15 month old son John.  He was laid to rest this past Friday. 

 

For MICHELLE WOOLF as she is doing much better and won't have to have radiation treatment (at least for the time being).

 

For PEGGY GILKEY who is having knee replacement surgery on the 18th

 

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.   

 

For EVELYN SHERMAN at Cedar Crest Rehab and Nursing in Washington for rehab on her hip.  

 

For LIL WINTER'S GRANDDAUGHTER AND UNBORN GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER as they are experiencing trouble during pregnancy and as the baby will probably be born two months early.

 

 For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.  

     
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.  
 

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