St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO: 11/07/11

DEVOTION: But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder and stopped their ears that they might not hear. Zechariah 7:11

Every once in a while I tell my wife, Pam, that it sure would be nice if we could win a $50 million dollar Lotto Max as did the individual in Woodbridge, Ontario.

That's when she points out to me that before we can win Lotto Max we have to buy a ticket from the Lotto Max. It always disturbs me when Pam gets both practical and right at the same time.

Still, I guess there's not much difference between not buying a ticket and not knowing you have the winning ticket. Ignorance may indeed be the condition for Canada's most recent $50 million winner.

The numbers were publicly announced and ... nothing. Nobody came forward. Nobody jumped up and down yelling, "It's me! I've got it! I've got it!"

Now it's true, the winner could be consulting his lawyer or quitting his job or planning to move to Tahiti. But it's just as likely he's oblivious to the fact he's carrying the winning ticket in his wallet or her purse ... or they've just thrown it away.

That's a terrible thought, isn't it, to throw away $50 million?

This really takes me to the point of this devotion. Through the bloody sacrifice of the Savior, because of His third-day resurrection from the dead, all who are brought to faith in the Christ are forgiven of their sins and guaranteed eternal life.

In short, they are winners. The Lord has given them riches that would make a Lotto Max winner feel like he's a pauper.

In contrast to us there are others -- others who should be winners -- but who aren't. Like the recent Lotto Max winner there are two possibilities for the situation.

1. The first possibility is they haven't heard; they don't realize Jesus has given His life for their salvation. These folks remain in ignorance.

2. The second possibility is they've heard and they're just too busy doing other things, making other plans, and they intend, someday, to get around to believing ... just not right now.

It makes little difference if a person is unsaved because of ignorance or because salvation is not a high priority -- the end result is the same. They should have been winners, but they're not.

That's another terrible thought, isn't it, to have eternal life given to you, but not received by you?

This is why we who already have been blessed need to make use of every opportunity of pointing people to Jesus -- to tell of the blessings which come from knowing Him as Lord and Savior.

To tell them Jesus has made them winners.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, on my own I am a failure, a lost sinner. With faith in my Savior, Jesus, I have been forgiven, adopted and granted eternal life. Now I ask that, if it be possible, other souls which are lost today may soon be saved. In Jesus' Name, I pray it. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:
How long were the 4,000 people with Jesus before he fed them? (Not to be confused with the feeding of the 5,000.) 3 days
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Where is the Perean province?

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CATECHISM: How does Christ's perfect keeping of the law benefit us?

Answer: Since Christ was our substitute before God, our Savior's perfect keeping of the law is part of His saving work for us, and because of Him we are considered righteous before God.

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Mon- confirmation 5pm

Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees 7pm

Wed- bells 6:30; choir 7:30; newsletter deadline for December and January

Thurs- nothing

Fri- Bible study at Hendershot's

Sat- Wine Tasting at Cedar Lake Farms 1:30-4pm; Lucy Nordwald's baptism party 1-4; worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:30; elders 11:30; Youth group bowling and lazer tag 3pm

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NEWS:

WINE TASTING

Our fellowship group is hosting a Wine Tasting Fellowship---at Cedar Lake Winery near Wright City, off of Hwy M. Sat. Nov. 12, from 1:30 till 4:00 p.m. Wine Tasting-$5.00, Appetizers-$5.00 Sign up at church, or call Joanne Hachtel at 636-745-8711

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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!

If you know of someone who wants to know more about the Lutheran faith, for whatever reason, this is a great study for them.

If you know someone interested in joining our church, this is the perfect study for them.

If you were confirmed years ago and have forgotten a lot of what you learned, this is the study for you!

If you know it all, and remember it all and want to help by sharing your knowledge with others, this is a good Bible study for you.

All in all it is a GREAT Bible study for anyone and everyone. Invite your unchurched friends! Come by yourself. Drop your kids off at Sunday school and come on over!

Please reply with any questions you may have or just to tell me you are coming!

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HYGIENE ITEMS NEEDED FOR YOUTH GROUP (PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN THE C.H.U.R.C.H. MINISTRY "Shower kits".

Our Youth Group is putting together 300 hygiene packets for families and individuals for the Stand Down Day on November 19.

It would be preferable to get complete packets but we will be happy to accept donations of loose items or cash to purchase items as well.

Packets should be contained in a ziplock bag. Full sized items are needed:

soap

shampoo

conditioner

toothpaste

toothbrush

deodorant

razors.

Also, The food pantry is in need of A LOT of stuff

staple items like sugar and flour.

Meals that can be cooked for families such as pasta and pasta sauce

canned food that is ready to eat

Disposable diapers and tampons are also in demand.

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CPH IS HAVING it's FALL BIBLE SALE

The Lutheran Study Bible, The Children's Story Bible, and many other popular Bibles are on sale. Call Marilyn if you want to order. You can also go to CPH.org to check them out.

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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!!

November

19-

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

27-

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

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

For PASTOR MCCRACKEN'S FATHER who has been placed on hospice care and is no longer doing dyalisis.

For WILMA JUNKER'S FRIEND, ROBY, who will have to have heart surgery soon.

THANKS TO GOD FOR MARIANNE LINKE who has been transferred to St. Mary's but is doing well and should be able to go home in a couple weeks after she is done with physical therapy.

For ANNE HOFFMANN'S DAUGHTER, LESLIE, who is having back surgery on Thursday (the fourth in three years).

For RUTH CANTRELL who is dealing with severe cancer.

For CAROL KOHRS who is dealing with sever neck and back pain.

For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER JIM who is dealing with very serious brain cancer.

For a dear childhood friend of Don and Dianne Hance, Larry Riegel. Believed to be benign tumor was removed from colon, but more tests are required.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

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

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