Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

DEVOTION:  I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days.  Then I got up and went about doing the king's business.  I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding.  Daniel 8:27
 
How much of this world and how God deals with it do you really understand?  Has God ever had you go through something, but you just couldn't figure out why?  Why do some things happen that simply have no explanation?  Why do some suffer while others do not?  Why does it all seem like random nonsense at times?  And why do I get so digusted by it all? 
 
Daniel was given a vision of God that was way out there.  It was crazy.  Even Daniel didn't know what to make of all of it.   It just seemed like crazy nonsense to him and it literally made him sick for several days. 
 
I am sure that there are things in your life that go beyond explanation.  There are things that you have gone through that you may still be wondering what God's purpose was.  You may never know.  You may never find out the reason for everything that happens.  Guess what, that's ok.  Sometimes you just have to let God be God.  SOmetimes there are things that just go above and beyond your understanding.  But you can also know that nothing goes beyond God's understanding.  He knows what's going to happen next.  he knows the full course of events from beginning to end.  He knows how many hairs are on your head.  He knows what you had for breakfast and what you will have for every breakfast from now until the end of your life. 
 
Not only does He know all these things but He loves you more than anyone else ever could.  Isn't it a great blessing to know that the same God who knows everythign also loves you enough to send His Son Jesus to die for you?
 
When we are kids we just simply leave a lot up to our parents.  We did't really think about where our next meal is coming from.  We did't worry about the electric bill.  We did't think about the appointments we had or much of anything like that.   We just left it up to our parents.  In the same way, in order to have peace in our lives and to give God the glory, we need to be able to leave things up to God.  After all, He does love us the most!  Why wouldn't we leave it all up to HIm?
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to be me and leave the rest up to You!  Amen.
 
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the Babylonian king during the time of Daniel?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the basis of our faith and life in Christ?

Answer: "he is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity."  
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CALENDAR: 
Fri- Jr Hi lock in 7pm
Sat- Jr Hi lock in ends 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

7-9th grade lock in this Friday beginning at 7pm and ending Saturday morning at 8am!! 

Call Christy Winn to let her know you are coming and how many friends you are bringing!  Bring your favorite games (We have an xbox 360 and a PS II.)  Bring a movie you want to watch, snacks, a pillow and sleeping bag, and anythign else you want for the evening!

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.  TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

The topic is Mental Health for Volunteers.  Guest speakers will be Ralph Hellebusch, Warren County Ambulance District and Denny & Jenny Quinn, Charrette Baptist Church.  The Quinns have been involved in emergency and disaster relief for some time and have many interesting and helpful experiences to share.  We hope to see everyone there to learn from their experiences.

 

Tuesday, September 25.  Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30.  Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30.  THE COST IS NOW $50 FOR THE RETREAT AND ANOTHER $35 FOR GOLF IF YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY!!!!  

The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 
For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery next week.

 

For STEVE MCDOWELL as he had eye surgery yesterday to repair a detached retina.

 

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is still dealing with pain and pain medications. 

 

For KEN WAGNER as he went home Tuesday!!!   

 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Garden.