| "Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. Jeremiah 23:24 Joseph Schexnider has been found. May I tell you his story? In 1984, Joseph Schexnider had been charged with having the possession of a stolen car. That was the beginning of his difficulties, but Schexnider compounded his problems by missing his scheduled court appearance. When the police showed up at his home to arrest him, that's when Joseph Schexnider decided to disappear. He did a good job. He disappeared for 27 years. During that time nobody, not his mother, nor his family knew where he had gone. But now Joseph Schexnider has been found, sort of. As best as anyone can figure out, Schexnider decided to finance his disappearance by robbing the local bank. In all probability that was his intention when he slid down the bank's unused chimney. I ought to say that differently. Schexnider started to slide down the chimney. He made it part way and then he got stuck -- permanently stuck. Joseph Schexnider's mother never reported him missing because she knew the police were after her boy. The family never reported him missing because Schexnider had a habit of leaving town without telling them where he was going, or how long he would be gone. Authorities surmise that 27 years ago Joseph Schexnider, stuck in a bank's chimney, died of dehydration. Knowing that nobody knew where he was, that nobody was looking for him, it had to be a long, a lonely way to die. Of course, there was one Person who knew where Schexnider was. I wonder if during those long hours, were his thoughts ever turned to the Lord? Did he ask for help? Did he pray for forgiveness? Did he receive comfort from the knowledge the Savior wanted to be with him? The Lord alone knows the answers to those questions. Now I doubt that any of us have ever felt as alone as Joseph Schexnider did. Even so, almost all of us have times when we feel alone. Most of us have experienced days, weeks and months when we felt nobody cared about us, nobody was looking for us, nobody would notice if we just disappeared. If you have ever experienced these feelings, I hope you know there is no place where we can go that is too hidden for the Lord not to know where we are. Even more, the Lord who knows, also cares. He who gave His Son to carry our sins and save our souls from eternal damnation always cares. There is comfort in that knowledge we have a Lord and Savior who will always care -- no matter where we are, or in what situation we get stuck. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, for keeping tabs on me, I give thanks. For caring about where I am and what happens to me, I give thanks. For sending Your Son to save my soul, I shall always be grateful. Now I pray You will keep me safe. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen. |
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What was Ezekiel supposed to do in the tenth year and tenth month on the twelfth day of that month? He was to bring an oracle against Egypt
Diane Hance is our two day champion!
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Youth Group meet at 10:15 at church to clean up highway; fellowship meeting at Schirrs 7pm
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NEWS:
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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For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is awaiting test results on a biopsy.
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
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