DEVOTION:
"Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." And he took them up in His arms and blessed them, laying His hands on them.
THERE IS A SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING TONIGHT!! SUPPER WILL BE SERVED AT 6:30 AND THE MEETING WILL START PROMPTLY AT 7!
Over the past eleven years, and dare I venture to say that it was the same way before I started as pastor here, the congregation has said, in many and various ways, that children and youth of the congregation are most important to us.
We want to make sure our kids are safe and secure in their Christian faith. We want to know that they are well taken care of whaen it comes to the knowledge of their Lord and Savior Jesus. We don't want to leave anything to question or to chance.
Tonight, at our meeting, we will have an opportunity to work towards that goal. We will be voting on whether or not to call a DCE/Music minister (DCE stands for director of Christian education). THis person will work towards making sure our kids have every opportunity to hear the Gospel, grow in their faith, and live out that faith in their daily lives. This person will also be able to lead our music ministry so that we may worship the Lord fully and ot the best of our ability and His glory in song.
We spend an awful lot of money on our kids, don't we? Music lessons, sports teams, tutoring, not to mention all of that technology stuff that they always seem to need. We do this to invest in their future, to make sur ethey have every opportunity to succeed in this world and to live lives free of hindrances. What better investment is there to invest in their faith and their spiritual lives? I can't think of anything. There is nothing more important.
IF YOU ARE A PARENT OR GANDPARENT, PLEASE COME TO THE MEETING TONIGHT!! It is very important that you be there. BABYSITTING WILL BE PROVIDED BY CARA KLAUSTERMEIER AND ANYONE WHO MAY WANT TO HELP HER!
Prayer: Lord God, help us to grow our children in their faith so that the church might continue to grow throughout the next generations. Amen.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: From what did Ezra speak when he read the law to the people? A special wooden platform that was made specially for the occassion.
For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer.
"Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." And he took them up in His arms and blessed them, laying His hands on them.
THERE IS A SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING TONIGHT!! SUPPER WILL BE SERVED AT 6:30 AND THE MEETING WILL START PROMPTLY AT 7!
Over the past eleven years, and dare I venture to say that it was the same way before I started as pastor here, the congregation has said, in many and various ways, that children and youth of the congregation are most important to us.
We want to make sure our kids are safe and secure in their Christian faith. We want to know that they are well taken care of whaen it comes to the knowledge of their Lord and Savior Jesus. We don't want to leave anything to question or to chance.
Tonight, at our meeting, we will have an opportunity to work towards that goal. We will be voting on whether or not to call a DCE/Music minister (DCE stands for director of Christian education). THis person will work towards making sure our kids have every opportunity to hear the Gospel, grow in their faith, and live out that faith in their daily lives. This person will also be able to lead our music ministry so that we may worship the Lord fully and ot the best of our ability and His glory in song.
We spend an awful lot of money on our kids, don't we? Music lessons, sports teams, tutoring, not to mention all of that technology stuff that they always seem to need. We do this to invest in their future, to make sur ethey have every opportunity to succeed in this world and to live lives free of hindrances. What better investment is there to invest in their faith and their spiritual lives? I can't think of anything. There is nothing more important.
IF YOU ARE A PARENT OR GANDPARENT, PLEASE COME TO THE MEETING TONIGHT!! It is very important that you be there. BABYSITTING WILL BE PROVIDED BY CARA KLAUSTERMEIER AND ANYONE WHO MAY WANT TO HELP HER!
Prayer: Lord God, help us to grow our children in their faith so that the church might continue to grow throughout the next generations. Amen.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: From what did Ezra speak when he read the law to the people? A special wooden platform that was made specially for the occassion.
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MONDAY'S QUiZ: What is the collection of books between the Old and New Testaments called?
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CATECHISM:
QUESTION: How do the Scriptures describe this gracious work of the Holy Spirit in you?
ANSWER: The Scriptures teach that by the Gospel the Holy Spirit "enlightened me with His gifts," that is, He gave me the saving knowledge of Jesus, my Savior, so that I trust, rejoice, and find comfort in Him.
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CALENDAR:
CALENDAR:
Mon- Confirmation 5-6; SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING Supper 6:30; Meeting 7
Tues- QUilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30; 12:15; Council meeting 7
Wed- Ladies Aid meeting and Mite box gathering 1pm; newsletter deadline
Sat- HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE AT STARKS 5pm; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
NEWS:
SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING TONIGHT, OCTOBER 15 at 7pm!! Chili Supper starts at 6:30pm
Make plans to be at church next Monday! You already received your letter about it!
Come and be a part of something special and exciting as we make plans for the future of our church and to help our children and grandchildren grow in the faith!!!
It is very important especially that parents and all young adults be there!!!
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HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE!!!! MAKE PLANS TODAY TO JOIN US!!
Where? Ray and Kay Stark's property on Firetower Rd.
When? Saturday October 20, 5-9pm
Who? EVERYONE!! Bring friends!!
There will be hotdogs and marshmallows to roast and water and soda to drink! There will also be umpkinf ace painting for kids!!
Sign up on the sheet in the narthex to let us know you're coming!!!
Bring a flashlight, long sticks for raosting marshmallows and hotdogs, folding chairs for your family, and a blanket in case it is chilly!!
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HELP NEEDED FOR THE ALL HALLOWS EVE EVENT
As you all have probably heard about our "All Hallows Eve Chili & Hot Dog Supper" AND "Trunk or Treat" being held on Wednesday evening, October 31st at St. John's, we are asking for your help by donating any kind of bagged Halloween candy so we can assemble 160 bags of "treats" for our supper attendees!
Our Little Lambs Pre-School will be outside for the Trunk or Treat for the kids to visit as well.
We would also like to offer the little treat bags to those attending the chili and hot dog supper inside so it would really help if you all could bring some bags of candy to church the next 2 Saturdays/Sundays when you come to worship.
We plan to assemble the bags on Monday, October 29th, so we need to have all the candy donations by no later than Sunday Oct. 28th.
We will put a box for the candy collection in the narthex marked "ALL HALLOWS EVE SUPPER".
Our outreach ministry has helped many this year and being the end of the budget year, we will appreciate your help with the expenses of this event.
Thank you so much for your help in reaching out to the kids in our community to teach them more about Christ and how Halloween began in the first place and to fill their little tummies with goodies along with their hot dogs!
***Don't forget too that there is a pumpkin carving/decorating contest that night. 3 prize ribbons will be awarded for carved pumpkins that are brought to church ON Wed. Oct. 31 by 4 PM. The will be for: 1. The funniest 2. The scariest 3. The best
They will be used for centerpieces on the dinner tables!! You may take your pumpkins home with you after the event ends at 8 PM.
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CIRCUIT REFORMATION SERVICE ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 AT 2PM!!!!
St. John's is hosting our 2nd annual circuit wide Reformation service on Sunday, October 28!!! St Paul's, Jonesburg; St. Paul's, New Melle; Grace; Wellsville, Trinity, Wellsville; Christ, Augusta; Immanuel, Wentzville, and Trinity, Troy will all get together to join our voices and hearts in praising our Lord for His grace and truth which was exclaimed and brought back to the forefront during the Reformation!
Come and join with the rest of your Lutheran brothers and sisters in Christ as we celebrate!!
Toni Schwartz is leading a mass choir that day! The choir will practice at 1pm at church.
Call pastor at 359-1061 for more info!!
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TRUNK OR TREAT AND CHILI SUPPER ON HALLOWEEN AT CHURCH!!!
Come to church on Halloween???? SOunds kind of weird doesn't it? But, just so you know, that is where the best food, candy, and pumpkins are going to be! Come and hav esupper with us at 5pm and then go around to all of the trunks in the parking lot and fill your bags up with candy!!!
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VENDOR FAIR--- CHRISTMAS MARKET
Little Lambs is hosting a Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 8am-2pm.
This is for all of those folks who have home based (part time businesses) like Avon, Scentsy, tupperware etc.
First come, first reserve-- no duplicate vendors please.
$20 per booth/table (tables provided)
All proceeds go to building fund.
Please contact Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier at 456-2888 ext. 4 or email at lrausch@centurytel.net or karin.klaustermeier@hotmail.com
This is a great opportunity to get gifts for Christmas or to make a little extra cash to buy those gifts
This is for all of those folks who have home based (part time businesses) like Avon, Scentsy, tupperware etc.
First come, first reserve-- no duplicate vendors please.
$20 per booth/table (tables provided)
All proceeds go to building fund.
Please contact Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier at 456-2888 ext. 4 or email at lrausch@centurytel.net or karin.klaustermeier@hotmail.com
This is a great opportunity to get gifts for Christmas or to make a little extra cash to buy those gifts
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LITTLE LAMBS HAS A FEW OPENINGS IN BOTH THE THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES!! THEY ARE EXPANDING!!
Call the church office 456-2888 and ask to talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier for further info.
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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!
We need folks to sign up to bring donuts!! Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board right outside the kitchen!! If you partake of the donuts every week and haven't brought any, maybe it's your turn!!
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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 OCTOBER IS PATRIOT PACKAGES
As we all know, our military forces are still spread throughout the world. Many of our loved ones are deployed and arond the world and on bases throughout our own country. Ptriot Packages, formerly known as G4U "Goodies for You" is a small yet effective way that we can care for all those men and women in a very real and practical way. A group of people get together once a month to fill care packages to send out. These packages have very specific items that these soldiers request, that are scarce or nonexistent where they are.
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 OCTOBER IS PATRIOT PACKAGES
As we all know, our military forces are still spread throughout the world. Many of our loved ones are deployed and arond the world and on bases throughout our own country. Ptriot Packages, formerly known as G4U "Goodies for You" is a small yet effective way that we can care for all those men and women in a very real and practical way. A group of people get together once a month to fill care packages to send out. These packages have very specific items that these soldiers request, that are scarce or nonexistent where they are.
What they need from us is money so that they can buy the specific items they need. As always, make checks payable to St. John's and in the memo line write "patriot Packages". Also, as always, this should be above and beyond your regular offerings.
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PRAYERS:
PRAYERS:
For GENE SIEBOLD who is dealing with shortness of breath and was hospitalized this past week.
For PAUL BOIHAUS, son of Shirley Schmidt, who has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
For JEANETTE KOEHLER, who is recovering at Troy Nursing Home from an amputaed toe.
For WALT SCHIRR, as he will be undergoing surgery to take care of his balance issues and his vertigo.
For JOYCE SCHIEN who iis back at Delmar Gardens still recovering from pneumonia.
For MARILYN FOSTER'S NIECE, HEATHER. She has a very rare spine condition, which has resulted in a spinal fluid leak. They are trying for the 2nd time to do a "blood patch" to stop the leak. Yesterdays try was unsuccessful and they are going to try again today. The only specialist in the US that treats these conditions is out of town until next week, the doctor that is caring for her has only done 1 of these before.
For CHRISTIAN WENZEL, art teacher at Blackhawk Middle School, who fell out of his tree stand while deer hunting on Saturday and broke his sternum and many ribs. He has many things wrong with him and is in critical condition in the hospital.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF 11 YEAR OLD ALURA WINEBARGER, who passed away this past Sunday morning from complication of the Flu.
For MARY SUE TOEDEBUSCH as she recovers from a very bad infection and as she continues to deal with very bad rheumatoid arthritis and other health troubles.
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he begins a new chemotherapy treatment next Week.
For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer.
For STEVE, a friend of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is a husband, and a father of 2 and is undergoing tests for fluid on the brain.
For JOSIAH TULEY, great nephew of DIANNE HANCE'S friend Cindy Schwada. Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes. This baby has a tumor
on his brain.
on his brain.
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.
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