St. John's Group Email Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011

DEVOTION:

Jesus said) "Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion." Luke 10:31-33 Yue Yue (say You-ay) was a little two-year-old girl who lived in China. She was a modern reincarnation of the Lord's parable of the Good Samaritan -- only without the happy ending. Yue Yue was hit by a van in the city of Foshan. The driver of the van stopped, paused, and then drove off, leaving the girl in the road. Surveillance cameras show some bicyclists passing by the injured child, as did another person on a motorcycle and a woman who had her own child. All in all, a dozen people noticed the little girl on the road and passed on by. Yue Yue was eventually brought to safety by a rubbish collector. But that was only after the child had been run over a second time. She died in the hospital some time later. And the end result of the story? Some people in China are scandalized by the unconcern of the passers-by, while others are saying, "The laws make it too dangerous to help someone who has been injured." Scandalized or defensive, the little girl is dead. It is my hope that Christians would not have acted as did the folks in the surveillance tape. It is my prayer that none of us would uncaringly "pass by on the other side," if we saw such a little girl in distress. Why? Because we who had been injured by sin, who were spiritually dying because of our transgressions, have a Savior who stopped to help us. Logically, there was no reason for Him to have done so. There certainly was no reason for Him to sacrifice Himself, His life, His peace, so we who had rejected His Lordship might be made well. No, there was no reason for Him to make such a gracious sacrifice, but that is exactly what happened. And now we who have been forgiven, who have been healed and made whole are occasionally offered the opportunity to do for others as He has done for us. Spiritually, physically we need to try and copy the Savior. We need to help and not pass by. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, when I had been knocked down by sin, when I was defenseless to help myself, Jesus stopped and did for me what I could not. For His gracious act of saving me, I am grateful. May my gratitude enable me to help others whenever and wherever I can. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.

 

 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    Besides celebrating the first Lord's Supper with His disciples on the night he was betrayed, what else did He do for the disciples that night?  washed their feet

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TODAY'S QUIZ: In John chapter 16:5-11 the Lord Jesus said that unless He goes the counselor will not come.  Who is the "counselor" of whom Jesus speaks?

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CATECHISM: 

Question: How should we love our neighbor?

Answer: We should love our neighbor as ourselves and show this love by keeping the commandments of the Second Table.

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Tues- Quilters 9am; Bible study 11:30; special council meeting 7pm

Wed- Ladies Aid 1pm; bells 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs- pastor's circuit meeting at Denny's 10am

Fri- preliminary packing for G4U ; setting up for Stand Down 3-9pm  

Sat- Stand Down Day 6am-4pm; G4U packing;  worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:30; voter's meeting 11:30

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NEWS: 

COUNCIL MEMBERS, DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT AT 7PM

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STAND DOWN DAY IS THIS SATURDAY

We are having a Stand Down and could use your help to get the information out to the public. The Stand Down will be in Warrenton Missouri at the Holy Rosary Activity Center, located at 716 East Booneslick. If there are veterans that would like to attend, but need transportation, I have drivers available to pick them up. Here's a little information about my Stand Down.

 

Stand Down will be held November 19, 2011 from 6:30am til 4 pm. Hundreds of homeless veterans will be provided a wide range of necessities including:
They will be greeted with respect and open arms

They will be offered breakfast and coffee and fresh fruit

The VA and EDD will assist with registration

Their immediate physical needs will be addressed:
A visit to the clothing tent
Showers
Barbers
Medical
Dental

 

There are the many other services:
Homeless court
Counseling
Veterans benefits
Employment and job counseling services
Recovery providers

Shelters
Chaplains services
12-step meetings for everyone

And last but not least meals prepared by VFW, American Legion, Riders, Community Volunteers and supported by God Cares, Holy Rosary, Missouri Career Center Warrenton, and the American LEgion Post 122.

Perhaps most important of all is the feeling of safety. For the first time in possibly days, weeks or even months our homeless brothers and sisters can leave their possessions in the care of others and rest.

Stand Down is a place of miracles. Lives are changed and lives are saved. The founders of Stand Down had a dream. They made it a reality, one which continues to offer a true stand down for all homeless veterans.

Who organizes and delivers these services?

Thousands of caring volunteers and professionals give their time and expertise to address the unique needs homeless veterans.

I would love for veterans in Warren, Lincoln, Montgomery, and St. Charles County to take advantage of this day. There are not many resources in this area for the hurting, hungry and homeless.

If there are any doctors that would like to donate their time to assist with this event, please contact Kia at (636) 697- 7620

 

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G4U PACKING IS THIS SATURDAY

Friday- 8- noon preliminary packing and sorting

Saturday- 8-noon- assembly and packing

 

For quite a few years now many of our church members have been participating with other Lutheran Churches and other Christians from our area in coalition with Goodies For You to send care packages to soldiers overseas.  If you would like to help call the church office or just show up at the ARMORY on Saturday.

 

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THANKSGIVING IS NEXT WEEK

Worship is:

Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, at 7pm

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at 9am

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ADVENT IS JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY, NOVEMBER 30 is the first Midweek Advent dinner and worship. 

 

If your elder is John Hachtel, Don Turnure, or Dave Tinnin you are responsible for bringing a side dish, and a salad or dessert for our first dinner.  Your elder will be calling you in the days and weeks ahead. 

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A NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY HAS STARTED!!!  There is still plenty of time to get in at the beginning! 

IT IS FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF BIBLE KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE!!

 It is called "Lutheranism 101".   It is an in depth study of the Lutheran church and our teachings, but it is not just for Bible scholars.  It is for EVERYONE!  
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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! 

Sat, Nov 19-
Sun, Nov 20- Peper
 
Wed, Nov. 23- McKenzie????
Thurs, Nov 24-
 
Sat, Nov 26-
Sun, Nov 27- Schaumberg
 
Wed, 7pm. Nov. 30
 
Sat, Dec 3-
Sun, Dec 4- Schlesselmann
 
Wed, 7pm, Dec 7-
 
Sat, Dec. 10-
Sun, Dec 11
 
Wed, 7pm, Dec 14- Schlesselmann
 
Sat, Dec 17-
Sun, Dec 18- Schaumberg
 
Sat, Christmas Eve, 7pm-
Sat, Christmas Eve 11pm-
 
Sun, Christmas Day, 9am-
 
Sat, New Year's Eve, 5pm-
Sun, New Years Day 9am- 

 

 

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For ED KOHRS who is dealing with effects of a stroke and is hospitalized.

 

For ADAM KLOTT who should be going home from the hospital today.

 

For DON NOLTE who is recovering well from knee surgery.

 

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is recovering well from back surgery. 

 

For KEN WAGNER who is hospitalized at St. Joes in St Charles, and is going through physical therapy after a fractured vertebrae in his neck.

 

For RUTH CANTRELL who has stopped cancer treatments and has gone on hospice care. 

 

For PAT PUCKETT'S SON , KEVIN, who had some cancer removed from his face last week. 

 

For LIL WINTER as she is dealing with a bladder infection, but is recovering well in many other ways. 

 

Thanks to God for PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER JIM whose brain troubles were not cancer at all but a result of a stroke from which he is able to recover. 

 

Thanks to God for  MARIANNE LINKE who should be able to go home today. 

 

For Robyn McNew's cousin MARY KUTRIP who is dealing with terminal cancer and has quit doing treatments for it. 

 

For ANNE HOFFMANN'S DAUGHTER, LESLIE, who is recovering well from back surgery. 

   

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

       

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