Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012

DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)

Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Acts 17:16-17 New Orleans is known as "The Big Easy." Now it may be true that a musician might find it easy to find an appreciative audience in that city, but easy does not describe the work of an evangelist who wishes to make a nighttime witness on infamous Bourbon Street. That's because the mayor of New Orleans has approved a ban on religious witnessing on Bourbon Street between sunset and sunrise. That's right, as of today, you can gather a crowd to sell and speak about almost everything else, but you can't sermonize about Jesus. While no reason for the ban has been given, I can only assume that Satan and sin found the Savior was getting in the way of their Bourbon Street monopoly. Apparently, the ban is working. After finding out several people sharing a religious message have been arrested or threatened with arrest, one minister, who has spent 30 years sharing the Savior on Bourbon Street, has decided he will no longer do so. He is not ready to risk a fine or the possibility of spending six months in jail for telling people of the Savior's great love. Understand, this is a pastor who never asked for donations or accosted reluctant observers. Now I fully realize that a one-street, 12-hour-ban on evangelizing is, in the scheme of things, a small thing. On the other hand, anytime a semi-successful assault is made on both freedom of religion and freedom of speech, it is a dangerous thing that sets a frightening precedent. It is frightening because such a ban is wrong, and this kind of ban can spread. Joseph LaRue, legal counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, says, "Religious speech is just as important, and just as protected by the First Amendment, as speech about any other subject at any time of day. New Orleans cannot make criminals of people simply because they want to talk about their faith." I agree. This is why today's prayer asks that the Lord will enable the court system to reverse the illegal law, so the Savior's life, death and resurrection might be shared without let or hindrance. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, we do not ask that Christianity be given preferential treatment, but we don't believe we should be held back more than those who recruit for other faiths. Grant that our faith may enjoy the freedoms which are ours in Jesus Christ. In His Name. Amen.

 
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MONDAY'S QUIZ:   For whom was Nehemiah cupbearer?  (What was the king's name?)  King Artaxerxes

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ:  Who was Sanballat?

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CATECHISM:
Question: Why do you need the Holy Spirit to begin and sustain this faith in you?

Answer: By nature I am spiritually blind, dead, and an enemy of God, as the Scriptures teach; therefore, "I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him."  

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CALENDAR: 

Tues- quilters 9-2; Proverbs Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees meeting 7pm

Wed- nothing

Thurs- Ladies Aid setting up for Zone Rally All day

Fri-  LWML ZONE RALLY

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am (Bill Rowe from Avenue of the Saints here to lead in worship); Elders meeting noon; High School youth Bowling 1pm; widows group 1pm
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NEWS:

LADIES AID (LWML) ZOME RALLY HERE THIS FRIDAY!!!!

 

There will be around 100 women here this Friday all day, praising God, enjoying fellowship, learning more about Jesus, and gettinge xcited about the mossion of the church!  it is called the Lutheran Women's Missionary League!  It is a great group of women who have it in their minds and hearts to praise and honor God with works of service and support for God's workers here at home and throughout the world.  They are also God's workers themselves, sharing the Gospel whenever and wherever they are able! 

 

Come and check it out and see what it is all about this Friday!!

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AVENUE OF THE SAINTS IS HERE THIS WEEKEND!!

Come and join us for some good contemporary Christian music in our 11am worship this Sunday!  You won't be disappointed  (unless you don't like good guitar and contemporary Christian worship music, then you will be very disappointed.)

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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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HIGH SCHOOL KIDS GOING BOWLING THIS SUNDAY at 1PM!!  TEXT ME TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING!!!

 

Friends are very welcome to join us!

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SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING COMING UP MONDAY, 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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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

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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. 

 

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: 

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 WENZEL, 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 WALT SCHIRR as he will undergo surgery on Oct. 18 to clip a nerve in his brain to take care of his vertigo. 
 
For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer yesterday.
 
For MARK GROEBER, who is recovering well from shoulder surgeryor MARY SUE TOEDEBUSCH  

 

For FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOLORES DEBLAZE as she passed from death to life early Sunday morning. 

 

For TONY PERRICONE who is recovering well from knee surgery at home today. 

 

For JOYCE SCHIEN who is hospitalized with pneumonia. 

 

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 my friend Cindy Schwada.  Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes.  This baby has a tumor
on his brain. 

 

For CAL TAMELER who is recovering from eye surgery.    

 
 

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