DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)
Jesus said) "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12
Down in Texas, Coronado and Franklin High Schools are rivals. Big time.
Coronado's coach, Peter Morales, knew that. Even so, he wanted to give a special moment to the team's manager, senior Mitchell Marcus. For three years Marcus, a young man with a learning disability, had been Coronado's manager and his comrade's chief cheerleader. Even though Marcus couldn't play on the team, his faithfulness under adversity had made him an inspiration.
As a thank-you, Coach Morales gave Marcus a uniform to be worn during the team's practice -- and at the big game. Marcus was in seventh heaven. But Coach Morales wasn't done. With two minutes left in the game, he put Marcus out on the court and told him to stand under the basket.
Again and again, Marcus' team threw him the ball. Again and again, his shot went wide, or high, or short. The last time, with a few seconds left to play, Marcus touched the pass thrown to him and the ball went out of bounds. Franklin had possession. Marcus' chance to score was over.
Down in Texas, high schools have some big-time rivalries. Even so, in many places Jesus is bigger.
Standing near his own basket, Franklin senior, Jon Martinez, put the ball into play. But before he did, he called out Marcus' name. In the closing seconds of the big rivalry game, Martinez tossed the ball directly to his opponent, to Marcus. Unopposed, he turned and made the shot.
When he was asked why he would do such a thing, Martinez, a Christian, said, "I was brought up to do unto others as I want them to do to me."
Yup, in many places high school basketball is a big thing, but in many places Jesus is bigger, and He is glorified by His people.
You see, Coach Morales, who was willing to lose a game to give Marcus "his moment," was a winner, as was his team, which kept feeding Marcus the ball. But the selfless action of the Franklin team also made them winners as well.
In these Daily Devotions I often write about crime and the spiritual sickness brought about by sin. Today I wanted to share with you what can happen when Christians respond to the love they have received from the Savior, the Savior who came to this earth to change us. Through His life-offering, Jesus paid the price for our sins and offered us forgiveness and heaven.
But Jesus' gifts are not just for the afterlife. By the Holy Spirit's power, believers are given a new heart and a right spirit. Wishing to glorify their Redeemer, they are empowered to do things which the world would never think of. They love their enemy, and they give the basketball to an opponent, who has a learning disability.
They do unto others as they want others to do for them, as Jesus has already done for them.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, You have given me eternal life and a new heart. May that heart be empowered to do the good thing which brings glory to the Savior and benefits all around me. This I ask in the Name of my sacrificing Savior. Amen.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: How many times did the Israelites march around Jericho on the seventh day?
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Jesus said) "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12
Down in Texas, Coronado and Franklin High Schools are rivals. Big time.
Coronado's coach, Peter Morales, knew that. Even so, he wanted to give a special moment to the team's manager, senior Mitchell Marcus. For three years Marcus, a young man with a learning disability, had been Coronado's manager and his comrade's chief cheerleader. Even though Marcus couldn't play on the team, his faithfulness under adversity had made him an inspiration.
As a thank-you, Coach Morales gave Marcus a uniform to be worn during the team's practice -- and at the big game. Marcus was in seventh heaven. But Coach Morales wasn't done. With two minutes left in the game, he put Marcus out on the court and told him to stand under the basket.
Again and again, Marcus' team threw him the ball. Again and again, his shot went wide, or high, or short. The last time, with a few seconds left to play, Marcus touched the pass thrown to him and the ball went out of bounds. Franklin had possession. Marcus' chance to score was over.
Down in Texas, high schools have some big-time rivalries. Even so, in many places Jesus is bigger.
Standing near his own basket, Franklin senior, Jon Martinez, put the ball into play. But before he did, he called out Marcus' name. In the closing seconds of the big rivalry game, Martinez tossed the ball directly to his opponent, to Marcus. Unopposed, he turned and made the shot.
When he was asked why he would do such a thing, Martinez, a Christian, said, "I was brought up to do unto others as I want them to do to me."
Yup, in many places high school basketball is a big thing, but in many places Jesus is bigger, and He is glorified by His people.
You see, Coach Morales, who was willing to lose a game to give Marcus "his moment," was a winner, as was his team, which kept feeding Marcus the ball. But the selfless action of the Franklin team also made them winners as well.
In these Daily Devotions I often write about crime and the spiritual sickness brought about by sin. Today I wanted to share with you what can happen when Christians respond to the love they have received from the Savior, the Savior who came to this earth to change us. Through His life-offering, Jesus paid the price for our sins and offered us forgiveness and heaven.
But Jesus' gifts are not just for the afterlife. By the Holy Spirit's power, believers are given a new heart and a right spirit. Wishing to glorify their Redeemer, they are empowered to do things which the world would never think of. They love their enemy, and they give the basketball to an opponent, who has a learning disability.
They do unto others as they want others to do for them, as Jesus has already done for them.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, You have given me eternal life and a new heart. May that heart be empowered to do the good thing which brings glory to the Savior and benefits all around me. This I ask in the Name of my sacrificing Savior. Amen.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: How many times did the Israelites march around Jericho on the seventh day?
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Whispering Pines worship 10am; Confirmation 5pm
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees 7pm
Wed- supper (taco bar with all the fixings) 5:30; worship 6:3
Fri- no school
Sat- work day begins at 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30- Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF THE NEWS IS "NEW" TODAY. Make sure you read it all!!!
Fri- no school
Sat- work day begins at 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30- Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF THE NEWS IS "NEW" TODAY. Make sure you read it all!!!
FIFTH MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICE THIS WEDNESDAY!!
Come and hear all about Elijah's forty day journey to Mt. Horeb and how he was strengthened by special heavenly food.
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WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY, March 16 beginning at 8am
There are a lot of little and big things to be done during our work day on Saturday! Come to church at 8am on Saturday ready to work! Everyone is welcome to help!! Let's get this place ready for Resurrection Day and beyond!
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW TO SELL YOUR OWN WARES AT ST JOHN'S ON SATURDAY, MAY 4
The ladies aid is expanding their bake and craft sale to include those who would like to sell their own products whether they be homemade crafts or sell from home products like uppercase living, scentsy, Tupperware, etc. Tables are available for $20 a table.
Along with that there will again be parking lot spaces available for our 5th annual Flea market. parking spaces are $10 a space.
More info below:
WHERE??
Basement and Little Lambs Classrooms: The Ladies Aid is adding INSIDE spaces for vendors, crafters, and bakers to their Spring Craft and Bake Sale. You can reserve your own spot to sell your own wares for $20 per table. These spots are open to St. John's members first before being open to the public. If you are interested, call Coleen Bottorff 456-5482 or the church office 456-2888 within the next two weeks.
Parking Lot: The Annual Flea Market will continue as it has the past four years. Parking spaces will remain $10 per space. Proceeds from the outdoor parking space rentals and Little Lambs sale under the pavilion will benefit the preschool. They are raising funds for their new Summer Camp Programs and to enhance preschool. Please call the Little Lambs teachers or the church office to rent a parking space 456-2888.
Basement and Little Lambs Classrooms: The Ladies Aid is adding INSIDE spaces for vendors, crafters, and bakers to their Spring Craft and Bake Sale. You can reserve your own spot to sell your own wares for $20 per table. These spots are open to St. John's members first before being open to the public. If you are interested, call Coleen Bottorff 456-5482 or the church office 456-2888 within the next two weeks.
Parking Lot: The Annual Flea Market will continue as it has the past four years. Parking spaces will remain $10 per space. Proceeds from the outdoor parking space rentals and Little Lambs sale under the pavilion will benefit the preschool. They are raising funds for their new Summer Camp Programs and to enhance preschool. Please call the Little Lambs teachers or the church office to rent a parking space 456-2888.
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AVENUE OF THE SAINTS WILL NOT BE HERE AT ALL THIS MONTH
Due to the Rowe's baby getting baptized on the 24th, they will not be able to be here that day.
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WARREN COUNTY HEALTH FAIR THIS SATURDAY MARCH 13, from 8:30-12:30 at Wright City High School Gym!!
Get your Health screenings, child IDs done, free kid's bike helmets, and much more done. Join in on the hula hoop or the jump rope contest and/or the 5k and 1k walk/run!!
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PURCHASE AN EASTER LILY FOR THE ALTAR FOR EASTER SUNDAY!!
Please sign the sheet on the counter in the narthex by next Wednesday, March 20. If they are in memory of someone, or for a special occasion, please make note of that on the sheet. They are $12.50 each. You may take yours home after the 10am service!
Please sign the sheet on the counter in the narthex by next Wednesday, March 20. If they are in memory of someone, or for a special occasion, please make note of that on the sheet. They are $12.50 each. You may take yours home after the 10am service!
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PRAYERS:
For KAILYN and HAILEY BLECHLE, grandchildren of the Robines, who will be baptized this Sunday. And for their aunt who will be having shoulder surgery this week.
For DOMINIC GENTILLY, a friend to many at church and in the community, who is suffering with brain cancer and is recovering from surgery.
For LIL WINTER who is doing very well and should come home from rehab on Thursday.
For SANDRA PERRICONE'S AUNT CAROL who is dealing with cancer.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH, who is deciding whether or not to have surgery to remove his bladder due to cancer.
For CINDY RUST, friend of Pat Jaeger who is having another test today and then will have surgery.
For FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF HERB BERGT, friend of the Robines, who passed from death to life this past week.
For MARY AUBUCHON, as she recovers from a bacterial infection.
For ED KOHRS, as he recovers from extreme stomach flu.
For JERRY AUBUCHON's sister Betty Meyer, who is dealing with cancer.
For KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN, that he would come back to the Lord and that he would quit smoking.
For RUTH YOCHUM who is recovering from a terrible fall and two broken legs.
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