St. John's Group Email Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011

DEVOTION: 

For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:17 The South Korean woman's brother had been killed during the 1950-1953 war. Now she, representing her family, has received compensation for his death. The amount which the law has said should come to her is 5,000 won. Won is the currency of Korea. When 5,000 won is translated into U.S. currency, the woman received $4.33. Now, to be fair, the South Korean officials are embarrassed by the amount. They also say there needs to be a new law enacted for such situations. But until that law is proposed, accepted and implemented, $4.33 is the amount placed on a South Korean soldier's life. Let me ask, as you look at your children, at your grandchildren -- what value do you place on them? Certainly, more than $4.33. But how much? What is the price you would place on their lives? What would you do or give to keep them safe. Now if you're wondering why I ask the question, it's because the Heavenly Father asked it of Himself. Taking a look at sinful Adam and Eve, seeing the generations of transgressors that would come after them, He still said, "I shall send My Son into the world -- not as condemnation for these disobedient children, but to give His life so they might be saved." I don't know anyone else who would make that choice the way our Lord did. It doesn't make sense to have the innocent die for the guilty. It's not right for the perfect to be destroyed and the flawed to be kept. It's not right and it's not reasonable. Still that is what our gracious Heavenly Father did, and Jesus followed the plan to the letter. Examine the Gospels and you will be hard-pressed to find any point in His life where Jesus said, "Wait a minute here, folks! This isn't right. How is it I'm supposed to suffer and be beaten and spit on and be crucified for you guys, who can't do two things in a row without messing it up with some kind of sin." You can look for Jesus to say that but, if you do, you won't find it. Scripture says Jesus was about the Father's business, until the time came when He cried from the cross a victorious "It is finished." And it was. As the hymn writer says, "A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth, the guilt of all men bearing; and laden with the sins of earth, none else the burden sharing! Goes patient on, grows weak and faint, to slaughter led without complaint, that spotless life to offer." THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, for doing what we would never do, for sending Your perfect Son to save a sinful world -- we shall always be grateful. Keep us ever mindful of His sacrifice. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.

 

 

 
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YESTERDAY'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?  The Holy Spirit

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CATECHISM: 

4th commandment: Honor your father and mother.

Question: What does this mean?

Answer: We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them. 

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CHURCH CALENDAR

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: 

I AM ON THE RADIO AT 10am TODAY.  Go to kfuoam.org and click on the "listen live" button or simply go to 850 AM on your radio dial. 

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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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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 Mckenzie
 
Sat, Dec 3-
Sun, Dec 4- Schlesselmann
 
Wed, 7pm, Dec 7- Mckenzie
 
Sat, Dec. 10- Mckenzie
Sun, Dec 11- Schaumberg
 
Wed, 7pm, Dec 14- Schlesselmann
 
Sat, Dec 17-
Sun, Dec 18- Schaumberg
 
Sat, Christmas Eve, 7pm-
Sat, Christmas Eve 11pm- Mckenzie
 
Sun, Christmas Day, 9am-
 
Sat, New Year's Eve, 5pm- Mckenzie
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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