St. John's Group Email Thursday, January 26, 2012

DEVOTION:

Sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned. Romans 5:12 Rattus rattus. That's the biologist's name for the black rat -- the black rat which is one of the most invasive of undesirable species. Indeed, once the black rat gets a foothold, it's hard to force him to let go. If you doubt me, ask the authorities who manage the Italian island of Monte Cristo. Yes, that's right, the same island as "The Count of ...." It seems Monte Cristo has some black rats. Actually, they have a lot of black rats. Biologists estimate there is one black rat for every square yard on the island. You don't have to be an expert to know this many black rats is not a good thing. You do need to be an expert to get rid of that many black rats. And -- no -- throwing a whole bunch of cats on the island is not the solution planned. So, what are the experts going to do? Simply stated, they are going to carpet bomb the island with poison. Twenty-six tons of rat poison is going to be dropped all over the island from a plane. The scientists hope that will get rid of Rattus rattus. Over the centuries the world has seen many invasions by that which is undesirable. None has been more tragic and terrible than that produced by sin. St. Paul rightly points out that sin and death came into the world through the disobedience of one man. Because of that single sin the entire universe has been corrupted and despoiled. To make things right again, the Lord made a decision: He would save the world by sending His Son. He would send Jesus to do that which we could not. By living a perfect life, by suffering and dying, by rising from the grave on the third day, Jesus would pay the price necessary to save us and eradicate sin's invasion. Jesus was God's wonderful gift of grace. But did He accomplish the task the Heavenly Father had given? Writing to the church in Rome, Paul says this: "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). It doesn't get any cleaner, any clearer than that: sin is eradicated by the Savior's blood. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks the invasion of sin has been stopped by the Savior's sacrifice. May my life be lived in grateful thanksgiving for His sacrifice. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.

 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  What kind of lamb were they supposed to use for the Passover?  a yearling from the sheep or the goats without spot or blemish
  (Dolores Deblaze was the winner by 11 minutes over Dianne Hance)
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  What did the Israelites do with the dough they had without the yeast in it as they were leaving Egypt?
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CATECHISM: 
Close of the commandments

Question: What does God say about all these commandments?
Answer: 

He says, "I the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep my commandments." 

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Thurs- nothing

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am

Sat-  worship 5pm

Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; Bible Study and Sunday school 10:15; WORSHIP 11am 

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NEWS: 

New worship service starting THIS  Sunday, January 29 at 11am.  

You'll just have to come and check it out to see how it goes. 

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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!! 

 

TWO PEOPLE SIGNED UP SO FAR!!!

 

 

What is it?  Bible 101 is a new online product from Concordia Publishing House that increases Biblical literacy in adults. 

 

It is for all levels of learning and knowledge.  Even pastors learn things from this course. 

 

 

Participants simply log into Bible 101 and enter an online learning environment.  Members start out by learning essential Bible basics from "square one" and then build upon that as they progress through the course.

 

Here are som of the features of Bible 101

online- uses proven online educational strategies and models that facilitate retention among multiple learning styles.

 

videos- throughout the week, participants can access videos that relate to the lesson

 

discussion forum- participants are not left on their own as they are connected to a community where they can correspond, question, and encourage each other.

 

podcasts- daily devotional for each weekday

 

quizzes- test your knowledge and easily benchmakr where you are in your learning cycle.

 

printing- easily print the materials for even more easy access. 

 

 

Please call or reply to this email to let me know that you want to sign up for this wonderful opportunity.  I will sign you up!  The congregation has already paid the annual fee so IT IS FREE for you!!!

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MEETING EVERY MONDAY 6:30-7:15
We are discussing a short series called "Sports and Christianity, How they Mix and How they don't" .  We will also be spending some time in prayer for each other, for our friends, and for our school.  Please make plans on coming and bring friends!!
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DOT DAEHNKE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11am, WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW. 

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YOUTH SERVANT EVENT THIS SUMMER!!!!!!   8-12 GRADERS AND ADULT LEADERS WILL BE GOING TO JOPLIN, JULY 9-14!!!

All who want to go need to sign up.  Directions on how to sign up are as follows:

 

1. Go to lutheranchurchcharities.org

2. Click on "volunteer in Joplin"

3. Go to bottom of page and click on "click here to register individually"

4. Fill out all of the required info. (Your group's name is St John's Warrenton, MO)

5. Click submit at the end of the page.

 

Let me know if you want to go.  ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!!!

 

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Youth are selling dinner/auction tickets in the narthex after services. Tickets are $15 per person.  Bid only tickets are $5.00.   You may also contact Marilyn to reserve tickets.

In order to guarantee that you get to sit with a special group of family or friends, you may want to consider purchasing a table of 8 for $120.

The Youth Group Steak Dinner and Auction has been set for Saturday, February 11, 2012.   Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.  Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising.  We will be having the old favorites:  silent auction  and 50/50 drawing as well as the new favorites: live auction, dessert dash, wine raffle, and the WILD HEARTS JACKPOT DRAWING where there is a chance to win $500.00.

Tickets for the WILD HEARTS $500 DRAWING are on sale now.  Please ask a youth group member to get  yours.  The tickets are 1 for $10 but for an additional $10 you can get 10 more tickets and have 11 chances at winning! 

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

For HANK SCHMIDT who is hospitalized with stage two lung cancer and atrial fibrulation.

 

For THE RAUSCH FAMILY and all family and friend of KEN SUTOR (Lisa Rausch's dad) as he was called to his heavenly home early Sunday morning. .

 

For BETTY TAMELER who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens nursing home.

 

For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a broken hip at St Jospeh's hospital rehab.

 

For the FAMILY OF DOT DAEHNKE, as she passed away this past Thursday.  Memorial service is still pending. 

 

For ANNA HOELSCHER who is recovering at Jonesburg Nursing Home after falling and breaking her hip.

 

For MRS SISSON (1st grade teacher at Daniel Boone) AND HER NEW BABY, CHLOE, as they both grow stronger with each passing day.  Baby Chloe has about 2 mor emonths in the hospital.   

  

For KEN WAGNER who is home and is doing well, although he still has a LONG way to go.

 

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

       

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