(Jesus said) "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20One of the great tragedies of our age is the large number of promises made and broken by husbands and wives.
The toll exacted by divorce and broken marriages cannot be calculated.
Unlike America, England does not have a no-fault divorce law. What that means is this: if you're going to a judge and asking him to end your legal relationship, you've got to give him a reason: a reason that fits into one of five categories -- categories like adultery and desertion.
That being said, half of all English divorces are awarded under the category labeled: "Unreasonable Behavior." Examples of unreasonable behavior that lead to a divorce include
* asking your spouse to speak and dress like a Klingon;
* having your wife repeatedly serve you tuna casserole -- the one meal you hate;
* having Timmy, your husband's pet, sleep in a box next to your bed. (Timmy is a tarantula.)
In the final analysis, it makes little difference if you have a faulted or no-fault divorce. The promise, the support, the help which was supposed to have been there in the marriage, isn't.
In contrast to humankind's faithlessness, listen to what Jesus said on the day of His ascension. He told His disciples, and us: "Behold I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Through His life, death, suffering and sacrificial substitution for us on the cross, Jesus had already shown the depth of His commitment to saving us. After His resurrection the Savior showed us that His faithfulness to us would continue on throughout the length of our lives and beyond.
Little wonder husbands are instructed to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it (see Ephesians 5:25). There is no higher example we could be given.
Imagine if that kind of Christ-like commitment would accompany every husband and wife into their marriage relationship. Imagine what would happen if we actually did stay, and love, and encourage each other always.
It would be, my friends, unbelievable.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, sinful human beings cannot begin to duplicate the level of love You have shown to us by winning our release from sin, Satan and death. On the other hand, help us appreciate what You have done and, as we are able, to reflect it to those who are around us. In Jesus' Name we ask this. Amen
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the director of music under David? Asaph (Good job Sandy Robine!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: WHat is a "song of ascents" in the Psalms?
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CATECHISM
Question: How did God first create life?
Answer: God created all living things, both plant and animal, by His Word alone, from nothing. He created humanity specially, from dust, then gave us His own breath as life. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHURCH CALENDAR
Wed- bells 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- creative crafters 9:30-11:30: 8th grade questioning and reception 7pm
Fri- newsletter assembly 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- early Bible study 8am; 8th grade confirmation service 9am Sunday school/Bible class 10:15am; worship baptism of Grace, Will and Tyler Donsky and receiving of their mom Julie into membership and PRESCHOOL KIDS SINGING 11am
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NEWS:
SUNDAY SCHOOL KIDS SINGING AT WHISPERING PINES THIS SUNDAY at 10:20.
Either meet here at school at 10:15 or just meet over at the big building at Whipsering Pines at 10:20. Let's have a nice big crowd to show the folks how we love Jesus!!
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PEOPLE GETTING BAPTIZED AND RECEIVED INTO MEMBERSHIP THIS WEEKEND (All in the 11am service)
Baptisms: Grace, Will and Tyler Donsky; their mom Julie being received into membership.
FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OUR PRAYER BREAKFAST NEXT THURSDAY, MAY 3!!!
On Thursday, May 3, 2012 we are hosting a National Day of Prayer observance like we did last year. We are serving a continental breakfast in the church overflow area from 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM.
At 7:00 AM Pastor Klaustermeier will begin a prayer and devotion time in our sanctuary with music by Gene Hilgendorf.
You all have another opportunity to help out by donating the items for the breakfast. We did have a pretty good turnout last year; but we never really know how many to expect. I believe the following list should be plenty to serve the folks who come that morning. Hopefully, some of our Little Lambs and their parents will be able to attend before school begins at 8:15 AM.
Please sign your name by the items listed below
(and note amount you will bring)
Please have your donated items to church
ON Wed. May 2, 2012 for maximum freshness
(Refrigerated items can be put in the refrigerators in the church kitchen - the others on the island in the church kitchen)
PLEASE MARK THE ITEMS YOU BRING
"FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST"
Here is what is still needed: PLEASE DO NOT HIT "REPLY" TO RESPOND - EMAIL SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT: snsrobine@centurytel.net THANK YOU!
Thank you to the many who have already donated!!!
Muffins 3 dozen total 1 dz.________________ 1 dz._______________ 1 dz.________________
Donuts 3 dozen total 1 dz._______________ 1 dz_________________
Bananas 4 ea.__________________________
Bagels (Plain or sesame) 1 dozen ________________________
Preserves 1 jar ea. of Strawberry & Grape
Strawberry______________________________________________________________________
Grape___________________________________________________
Also 1 jar of No Sugar Apricot Preserves __________________________
National Day of Prayer
Breakfast
St. John's Lutheran Church
950 South Hwy. 47
Warrenton, MO 63383
Thursday – May 3, 2012
Continental Breakfast: 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM
(overflow area of the church sanctuary)
Devotion and Prayers: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier
Organist: Mr. Gene Hilgendorf
(The church will be left open until 12:00 PM
for those wishing to come by and pray)
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
RSVP would be appreciated 456-2888, but not necessary
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Children should be 3 years old by August 1. Call the church office to sign them up TODAY!
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TAILGATE SALE AND FLEA MARKET iS SATURDAY, MAY 5, 7am-1pm
This is held in conjunction with the Ladies Aid Craft and Bake Sale and Luncheon
Two ways you can help.
1. You can donate GENTLY used items to Little Lambs who will sell them under the pavilion that day. You can buy a parking spot or two or three for $10 a piece and sell your own things
Donations are going to the purchase of a "hands on" science lab and curriculum for Little Lambs.
Drop of dates are April 30-May 4.
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HELP TO FEED HUNGRY KIDS IN WARREN COUNTY WITH OPERATION BACKPACK
In the preschool room there is a box that you can put food in to feed extremely low income children in Warren County. Many of these kids get fed every day at school for breakfast and lunch, but what about the weekend? What the food listed below does for many of these children is gets them through the weekend when food is especially scarce.
If you want more information about this program or you want to donate money to this causeyou can call Erin Waters at 359-9219 or email her at erinwaters@centurytel.net.
Here is the list of food you can bring
cereal (single serve sizes)
oatmeal (instant packets)
hot chocolate mix
juice boxes
peanut butter
jelly (squeezable bottles)
soup
spaghettios or beefaroni
mac and cheese
corn
green beans
granola bars
fruit snacks
pudding cup
raisin boxes
applesauce cups
fruit cups
cereal bards
pretzels
individually wrapped crackers or cookies
bread
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THIS MONTH IS LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES
This month's mission spolight is TURNING POINT. Turning Point is the emergency women's (and their children's) shelter in Warren County. If women feel they are in danger or they have no where else to turn they can call Turning Point and receive the help they need.
It is a worthwhile and well established mission to support. Go to http://turningpointdvs-com.doodlekit.com/home to check out more about it and to donate directly to it. You can also donate by using your special offering envelopes and writing Turning Point on the memo line on your check.
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