DEVOTION: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Galatians 1:3-5
I've got good news and bad news.
Although that expression is often a fact of life for many of us, for Stacie Crimm it was a definite reality.
The bad news was Crimm had been told she couldn't have children. Period. End of reading.
That is why at the age of 41 she was surprised to find out she was pregnant with the child she had always wanted. You see, I told you there was bad news and good news ...
and bad news.
That came when, a few months into her pregnancy, Crimm was told she had cancer of the neck and head. For her there was a choice. Either she could have the treatment that would save her life and end her unborn child's life, or she could try to carry her child and forfeit her chance for a long life.
I would not hazard to ask you what you would do. You already know what you would do.
Instead, let me tell you what Crimm did. She opted to forego the treatment and give her child a chance for life.
Stacie Crimm died on September 11th. Before she did, from a hospital bed, she had the opportunity of holding her tiny, baby girl -- Dottie Mae.
No matter what you may or may not have done in this lady's place, the truth is this: one person died so another might live.
This, of course, is the story of our Savior. As St. Paul said, we have grace and peace because -- according to God's will and promise -- Jesus gave Himself as the ransom price to save us from our sins and deliver us from a whole wealth of worldly evils.
Sacrificing your child for someone else is probably not what you would have done, but it is the course our Lord took so that we might be saved.
Now I don't know as Dottie Mae grows up how she will feel about that which her mother has done. I pray that you as you grow in faith may become ever more appreciative of the gift of life, which is yours because Jesus Christ died so you might live.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the words "appreciation" and "thanksgiving" are too poor to express what my heart feels for the ultimate gift of Your Son. Please read in my heart the gratitude my tongue cannot express. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
Oh, Lord, if it's possible, please keep a close eye on Dottie Mae until -- because of Your Son -- she meets her mother face to face. Amen.
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I've got good news and bad news.
Although that expression is often a fact of life for many of us, for Stacie Crimm it was a definite reality.
The bad news was Crimm had been told she couldn't have children. Period. End of reading.
That is why at the age of 41 she was surprised to find out she was pregnant with the child she had always wanted. You see, I told you there was bad news and good news ...
and bad news.
That came when, a few months into her pregnancy, Crimm was told she had cancer of the neck and head. For her there was a choice. Either she could have the treatment that would save her life and end her unborn child's life, or she could try to carry her child and forfeit her chance for a long life.
I would not hazard to ask you what you would do. You already know what you would do.
Instead, let me tell you what Crimm did. She opted to forego the treatment and give her child a chance for life.
Stacie Crimm died on September 11th. Before she did, from a hospital bed, she had the opportunity of holding her tiny, baby girl -- Dottie Mae.
No matter what you may or may not have done in this lady's place, the truth is this: one person died so another might live.
This, of course, is the story of our Savior. As St. Paul said, we have grace and peace because -- according to God's will and promise -- Jesus gave Himself as the ransom price to save us from our sins and deliver us from a whole wealth of worldly evils.
Sacrificing your child for someone else is probably not what you would have done, but it is the course our Lord took so that we might be saved.
Now I don't know as Dottie Mae grows up how she will feel about that which her mother has done. I pray that you as you grow in faith may become ever more appreciative of the gift of life, which is yours because Jesus Christ died so you might live.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the words "appreciation" and "thanksgiving" are too poor to express what my heart feels for the ultimate gift of Your Son. Please read in my heart the gratitude my tongue cannot express. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
Oh, Lord, if it's possible, please keep a close eye on Dottie Mae until -- because of Your Son -- she meets her mother face to face. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Gallio? The proconsul of Achaia to whom Paul was brought. Acts 18:12-17
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Gallio? The proconsul of Achaia to whom Paul was brought. Acts 18:12-17
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CATECHISM:
5th commandment: You shall not murder
Question: What does God promise in this commandment?
Answer:
a. God forbids us to take another person's life, (murder, abortion, euthanasia) or tot ake our own life (suicide).
b. God forbids us to hurt or harm our neighbor physically, that is, to do or say anything which may destroy, shorten, or make his or her life bitter.
c. God forbids us to keep anger and hatred in our hearts against our neighbor.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Thurs- Ruth Cantrel visitation 9-11; funeral 11; luncheon to follow
Fri- Jonesburg Nursing Home worship 10:30
Sat- Branson trip leaves 7am; Sunday school Christmas program practice 9:11am; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; 4-7 grade choir practice 4pm; instrumentalist practice 5pm; group returns from Branson 7:30pm
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NEWS:
NEWS:
RUTH CANTRELL VISITATION AND FUNERAL AT St. JOHN'S IS TODAY
visitation- 9-11
funeral- 11
luncehon following the funeral
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NEXT WEDNESDAY, DEC 7 is the second Midweek Advent dinner and worship.
If your elder is Jim Rahn, SteveMcDowell, or Dave Winter 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.
We will be having a special interview with ABRAHAM as part of our worship at 7pm!
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GIVING TREE IS UP!!
Please pick an ornament or two off of the tree. Keep the red ornament for your yourself and sign your name on the corresponding white ornament. Do not feel as though you have to get everything ont he list. Just use common sense. Bring gifts back to church by Dec. 11.
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BUY A POINSETTIA FOR THE ALTAR CHRISTMAS IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF SOMEONE!!
Please sign the sheet in the narthex by Wednesday, Deember 14. They are $12.50 each.
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A MOMENT OF GRACE FLORIST IS DONATING 10% oF EACH ST. JOHN'S MEMBER'S SALE BACK TO THE CHURCH
Each time you purchase flowers and other gifts from A MOMENT OF GRACE and tell them you are a member at St. John's, the church receives a tithe from them. A Moment of Grace is located at 511 N Hwy 47 and the phone number is 456-9334.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY 9-11am!!
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4-7 GRADE CHOIR PRACTICE iS SUNDAY at 4pm
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KID'S INSTRUMENTALIST PRACTICE is SUNDAY at 5pm!!
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For THE FAMILY OF RUTH CANTRELL as they mourn her passing from death to eternal life.
For BONNIE FRENZIA who is hospitalized with complications due to pain medication and also has a bit of pneumonia.
For RICH (son of Burket Fickle - she works for Dr. Brady DDS here in Warrenton). He has been, and is, very sick and keeps running high fevers and they don't seem to find out what is causing his illness.
For KEN WAGNER who is at St. Joes in St Charles, and is going through physical therapy after a fractured vertebrae in his neck.
For BILL SAGER former member of St. Johns who is recovering from a stroke.
For JANICE MCKENZIE who is having trouble w/ breathing and is undergoing tests.
For ED KOHRS who is at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield
For Robyn McNew's cousin MARY KUTRIP who is dealing with terminal cancer and has quit doing treatments for it.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
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