DEVOTION: Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God and everyone that loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7
This past weekend I introduced what I call PRAYER AND CARE JOURNALS during the sermon. These are journals that you can use to list people who may need your prayers or your care and then hold yourself accountable to do it for them.
It is a very simple thing, but one that will help you do what God has called you to do. That's right. GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO LOVE!!
As we are all human beings though, we often fall short of God's requirements and commands. We don't even come close to doing what God wants us to do. That is why God sent His Son, Jesus to die for us.
That doesn't mean we give up and quit trying to love the Lord our God and our neighbor as ouselves. It is just the opposite. By the power of the Holy Spirit who now lives in us, we are able to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Because we are saved we are no slaves to HIS righteousness which causes us to strive toward what is ahead and forget about what is behind to take hold of heaven.
I want to urge you to make use of those prayer and care journals, but not out of a sense of duty or because you feel as though you have to. I want you to use them with a joyful spirit so that you may grow in Christ and grow others in Christ as well.
Prayer: Lord God, we thank you for giving us the power to pray for and care for others as you have cared for us. Help us to do it so that both others as well as we ourselves may be blessed by you. Amen.
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This past weekend I introduced what I call PRAYER AND CARE JOURNALS during the sermon. These are journals that you can use to list people who may need your prayers or your care and then hold yourself accountable to do it for them.
It is a very simple thing, but one that will help you do what God has called you to do. That's right. GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO LOVE!!
As we are all human beings though, we often fall short of God's requirements and commands. We don't even come close to doing what God wants us to do. That is why God sent His Son, Jesus to die for us.
That doesn't mean we give up and quit trying to love the Lord our God and our neighbor as ouselves. It is just the opposite. By the power of the Holy Spirit who now lives in us, we are able to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Because we are saved we are no slaves to HIS righteousness which causes us to strive toward what is ahead and forget about what is behind to take hold of heaven.
I want to urge you to make use of those prayer and care journals, but not out of a sense of duty or because you feel as though you have to. I want you to use them with a joyful spirit so that you may grow in Christ and grow others in Christ as well.
Prayer: Lord God, we thank you for giving us the power to pray for and care for others as you have cared for us. Help us to do it so that both others as well as we ourselves may be blessed by you. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Demetrius? A silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis ( a false god). He was angry and was the leader of a band of bad guys who wanted to get rid of Paul. Soon after this uprising Paul left Ephesus.
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Demetrius? A silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis ( a false god). He was angry and was the leader of a band of bad guys who wanted to get rid of Paul. Soon after this uprising Paul left Ephesus.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Titus?
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CATECHISM:
5th commandment: You shall not murder
Question: What does God require of us in the fifth commandment?
Answer:
a. We should help and support our neighbor in every bodily need.
b. We should be merciful, kind, and forgiving towards our neighbor.
c. We should avoid and assist our neighbor in avoiding the abuse of drugs and the use of any substance that harms the body and mind.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30
Thurs- nothing scheduled
Fri- Bible study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- 9-11 Children's program practice; 4-7 grade children's choir practice 10am; worship 5pm; youth group Christmas party 6:30
Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; Sunday school and Bible study 10:15
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NEWS:
NEWS:
LADIES AID LUNCHEON IS NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOT TOMORROW.
Sorry for the confusion.
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DON'T FORGET TO START WORKING ON YOUR PRAYER AND CARE JOURNALS.
If you weren't in church yesterday come next Sunday to see what that means.
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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 GIFTS ARE DUE BACK THIS SUNDAY, Dec. 11!!!
They will be distributed next week so please get them in pronto!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE SCOTT'S this Saturday at 6:30pm
Hey high school kids, please come to Gary and Teresa Scott's house with a white elephant (funny joke gift) to share and to enjoy some good food, fun, and fellowship.
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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 AGAIN THIS COMING SATURDAY 9-11am!!
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4-7 GRADE CHOIR PRACTICE iS SUNDAY at 10am
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For EMMA, seven year old granddaughter of Terry and Lynn Russell, and great granddaughter of Elaine Schauer, who has an unidentified growth near her abdomen.
For the FAMILY OF BILL SAGER, former member of St. John's who moved to Oklahoma about five years ago, as he passed away last night after a stroke.
For THE FAMILY OF RUTH CANTRELL as they mourn her passing from death to eternal life.
For the FAMILY OF LEONARD BASS as he passed away to Wednesdays ago and his funeral was last Friday.
For CHERYL HAZEL who is Lil Winter's, daughter in-law's cousin. She has Stage 4 bone cancer.
For BONNIE FRENZIA who is doing much better at home.
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 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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