DEVOTION: 
(God says) "Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me. But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to recite My statutes or take My covenant on your lips? For you hate discipline, and you cast My words behind you." Psalm 50:15-17
The topic for today's Daily Devotion was brought to my attention by Mr. David Lanius, friend and faithful worker at the headquarters of Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Chardon High School in Ohio is blessed to have a big man on its staff.
At six feet, two inches and 300 pounds, Chardon, Ohio's, Assistant Coach Frank Hall truly is a big man. But you should know that his physical size is the least of the qualities which make him big. If you've been following the news, you may have heard of the coach. He's the teacher who stood up in the Chardon High cafeteria when a student-gunman opened fire.
The coach may be a big man, but even a big man can be cut down when he goes up against a pistol. That is a fact of life, but that fact didn't stop Hall from standing up, calling out and walking toward the gunman, from chasing the murderer out of the school.
That day's courage makes Hall a big man.
That's the story the news programs shared about Coach Hall. What the media didn't share is that the actions of the coach on that day of death were only a reflection of the kind of big man he has always been.
You see, Coach Hall is a Christian man, a man of faith.
Those who know him say he is the kind of fellow who has always gone out of his way to help others. He is the kind of man who has adopted four children, brought them into his family and is raising them as God's children.
A few weeks ago the media said that Coach Hall had probably saved the lives of other students. They called him a "hero." I would agree. He most certainly is that. But Hall's heroism should not be limited to a few seconds in a high school lunch room. He has always been a hero of faith.
The wonderful thing is this: there are many other such heroes in our congregations.
True, these other heroes may not face a gunman intent on murder; they may not be called upon to put their lives on the line, by looking down a pistol barrel. Even so, they are heroes.
They are heroes because, in a world which often makes fun of good men, they still do what is right; their actions are decided by their faith in the Savior who gave His life, so they might be forgiven and saved.
These men, thankful for what Jesus has done, try to follow Jesus' example. These men are not only willing to die for others, they are willing to live every day of their lives for others.
That is what a man does when he really knows the Savior.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, in a world filled with trouble and terror, we pray You will raise up men, Christian men, who will try to reflect the Savior's strength and spirit of sacrifice to those around them, to those who come after them. This we pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh build by the Jordan river? A large altar that everyone could see. (Dianne Hance wins again!
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did Gideon say when the Israelites asked him to be their king?
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CATECHISM:
Question: Why is it called the Apostles' Creed?
Answer: It is called the Apostles' Creed, not because it was written by the Apostles' themsevles, but because it states briefly the doctrine (teaching) which God gave through the apostles in the Bible. The creed is trinitarian because the Scriptures reveal God as triune, Christians are baptized in the name of the triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- Bible study 11:30-12:15 (everyone is always welcome to join us.); council meeting 7pm
Wed- supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30; Leonard Pope visitation 4-6 and funeral at 6pm
Thurs- Visitation for Hank Schmidt 5-8pm at church
Fri- Hank Schmidt visitation 9:30-11am; funeral 11am; luncheon immediately to follow; 7th and 8th graders leave at 4pm for jr hi retreat
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; special voters meeting 10:15am; worship 11am
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NEWS:
HANK SCHIMDT PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE YESTERDAY (Monday) AFTERNOON AFTER A SHORT BATTLE WITH LUNG CANCER
visitation- Thursday night 5-8pm and Friday morning 9:30-11; Funeral at 11; luncheon to follow funeral
(God says) "Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me. But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to recite My statutes or take My covenant on your lips? For you hate discipline, and you cast My words behind you." Psalm 50:15-17The topic for today's Daily Devotion was brought to my attention by Mr. David Lanius, friend and faithful worker at the headquarters of Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Chardon High School in Ohio is blessed to have a big man on its staff.
At six feet, two inches and 300 pounds, Chardon, Ohio's, Assistant Coach Frank Hall truly is a big man. But you should know that his physical size is the least of the qualities which make him big. If you've been following the news, you may have heard of the coach. He's the teacher who stood up in the Chardon High cafeteria when a student-gunman opened fire.
The coach may be a big man, but even a big man can be cut down when he goes up against a pistol. That is a fact of life, but that fact didn't stop Hall from standing up, calling out and walking toward the gunman, from chasing the murderer out of the school.
That day's courage makes Hall a big man.
That's the story the news programs shared about Coach Hall. What the media didn't share is that the actions of the coach on that day of death were only a reflection of the kind of big man he has always been.
You see, Coach Hall is a Christian man, a man of faith.
Those who know him say he is the kind of fellow who has always gone out of his way to help others. He is the kind of man who has adopted four children, brought them into his family and is raising them as God's children.
A few weeks ago the media said that Coach Hall had probably saved the lives of other students. They called him a "hero." I would agree. He most certainly is that. But Hall's heroism should not be limited to a few seconds in a high school lunch room. He has always been a hero of faith.
The wonderful thing is this: there are many other such heroes in our congregations.
True, these other heroes may not face a gunman intent on murder; they may not be called upon to put their lives on the line, by looking down a pistol barrel. Even so, they are heroes.
They are heroes because, in a world which often makes fun of good men, they still do what is right; their actions are decided by their faith in the Savior who gave His life, so they might be forgiven and saved.
These men, thankful for what Jesus has done, try to follow Jesus' example. These men are not only willing to die for others, they are willing to live every day of their lives for others.
That is what a man does when he really knows the Savior.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, in a world filled with trouble and terror, we pray You will raise up men, Christian men, who will try to reflect the Savior's strength and spirit of sacrifice to those around them, to those who come after them. This we pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh build by the Jordan river? A large altar that everyone could see. (Dianne Hance wins again!
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did Gideon say when the Israelites asked him to be their king?
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CATECHISM:
Question: Why is it called the Apostles' Creed?
Answer: It is called the Apostles' Creed, not because it was written by the Apostles' themsevles, but because it states briefly the doctrine (teaching) which God gave through the apostles in the Bible. The creed is trinitarian because the Scriptures reveal God as triune, Christians are baptized in the name of the triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- Bible study 11:30-12:15 (everyone is always welcome to join us.); council meeting 7pm
Wed- supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30; Leonard Pope visitation 4-6 and funeral at 6pm
Thurs- Visitation for Hank Schmidt 5-8pm at church
Fri- Hank Schmidt visitation 9:30-11am; funeral 11am; luncheon immediately to follow; 7th and 8th graders leave at 4pm for jr hi retreat
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; special voters meeting 10:15am; worship 11am
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NEWS:
HANK SCHIMDT PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE YESTERDAY (Monday) AFTERNOON AFTER A SHORT BATTLE WITH LUNG CANCER
visitation- Thursday night 5-8pm and Friday morning 9:30-11; Funeral at 11; luncheon to follow funeral
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LEONARD POPE VISITATION AND FUNERAL AT PITMAN FUNERAL HOME
vistation 4-6pm
funeral 6pm
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VOTE TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I OF OUR BUILDING PROJECT PASSED!!!!
The building committee will be meeting Thursday at 2pm with the architect and construction company to get to work on planning. We thank the Lord for all of the building committee's hard work.
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TOMORROW NIGHT SUPPER AT 5:30 AND WORSHIP 7pm
Supper- 5:30--- TACO NIGHT
Worship- 7pm- Get the interesting perspective about Jesus, from the unbelieving chief priest and Scribes
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7th and 8th GRADERS LEAVE AT 4PM ON FRIDAY FOR THE CONFIRMATION RETREAT!!
Supper- 5:30--- TACO NIGHT
Worship- 7pm- Get the interesting perspective about Jesus, from the unbelieving chief priest and Scribes
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7th and 8th GRADERS LEAVE AT 4PM ON FRIDAY FOR THE CONFIRMATION RETREAT!!
Please pray for them that they grow in their faith through this wonderful experience.
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LITTLE LAMBS REGISTRATION IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES AND CHURCH MEMBERS!!
A nonrefundable enrollment fee of $30 is required. Open enrollment for the whole community opens April 1.
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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP GOING TO THE AMISH COMMUNITY OF ARTHUR, IL ON APRIL 21. Cost is $65 per person.
Sign up sheet in on the counter in the narthex or you can call Marilyn in the office to sign up. THERE ARE PLENTY OF SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!!! SIGN UP TODAY!!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THIS MONTH IS LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES
LHM is a Christian outreach ministry supporting churches, missions, and ministry worldwide. The daily devotion above comes from LHM almost every day. If you wish to donate ot it please make a check out to LHM and put it in a specially designated envelope.
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
A nonrefundable enrollment fee of $30 is required. Open enrollment for the whole community opens April 1.
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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP GOING TO THE AMISH COMMUNITY OF ARTHUR, IL ON APRIL 21. Cost is $65 per person.
Sign up sheet in on the counter in the narthex or you can call Marilyn in the office to sign up. THERE ARE PLENTY OF SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!!! SIGN UP TODAY!!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THIS MONTH IS LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES
LHM is a Christian outreach ministry supporting churches, missions, and ministry worldwide. The daily devotion above comes from LHM almost every day. If you wish to donate ot it please make a check out to LHM and put it in a specially designated envelope.
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF HANK SCHMIDT as he passed from death to life yesterday afternoon
For LEONARD WAALEN who is on hospice care at Progress West and for his family as they deal with this tough situation.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LEONARD POPE as they mourn his loss.
For LIBBY PAILER as she should be going home today and is recovering well from heart surgery.
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is awaiting results from a biopsy to determin what kind of treatment she will be getting for her cancer. She is feeling well.
For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
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