DEVOTION: At that time Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD gave the Amorites over to the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel,
"Sun, stand still at Gibeon,
and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon."
And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped,
until the nation took vengeance on their enemies.
Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? The sun stopped in the midst of heaven and did not hurry to set for about a whole day. There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD heeded the voice of a man, for the LORD fought for Israel.
(Joshua 10:12-14 ESV)
Did you know this little story from the Old Testament? It just goes to show you that if God is for you nothing can stop Him. Lots can stop you, but nothing can stop Him.
The story before this is about how God had told the Israelites to totally destroy all of the nations before Him. He didn't ant any foreign influences and especially foreign, false gods, to infiltrate His people. But guess what, the Israelites didn't listen. They were tricked with a ruse by the Gibeonites, and it caused problems for them from that time on.
I have often wondered what my life would be like if I would do God's will every single time. What if I did what God wanted me to do every minute of ever day? How much different would my life be? How many times would I have avoided the pain and guilt of my mistakes? How much better would everything in my life be?
But that's not the reality. The reality is that I fail every day. The reality is that I fail to do God's will a whole lot more than I do it.
The other reality is a much more positive one though. The other reality is that God is still on our side and He will not let the sun go down on our life without saving us from our enemy, the devil. Because of our selfishness, and foolishness, we will often lose battles, but He will not let us lose the war. The war is already won by His Son's suffering, death, and resurrection.
Let us pray: Lord God, help me to do better daily in doing Your will, but when I fail keep the sun up for me so that you may fight for me and win! Amen.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: How many times did the Israelites march around Jericho on the seventh day? 7
Answerers were in this order yesterday: Ron WIlliams, Pat King, Sandy Robine, Jim Rahn, Linda Ketterer, and Dianne Hance
Thanks to everyone for actually taking the time to read and answer!
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"Sun, stand still at Gibeon,
and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon."
And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped,
until the nation took vengeance on their enemies.
Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? The sun stopped in the midst of heaven and did not hurry to set for about a whole day. There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD heeded the voice of a man, for the LORD fought for Israel.
(Joshua 10:12-14 ESV)
Did you know this little story from the Old Testament? It just goes to show you that if God is for you nothing can stop Him. Lots can stop you, but nothing can stop Him.
The story before this is about how God had told the Israelites to totally destroy all of the nations before Him. He didn't ant any foreign influences and especially foreign, false gods, to infiltrate His people. But guess what, the Israelites didn't listen. They were tricked with a ruse by the Gibeonites, and it caused problems for them from that time on.
I have often wondered what my life would be like if I would do God's will every single time. What if I did what God wanted me to do every minute of ever day? How much different would my life be? How many times would I have avoided the pain and guilt of my mistakes? How much better would everything in my life be?
But that's not the reality. The reality is that I fail every day. The reality is that I fail to do God's will a whole lot more than I do it.
The other reality is a much more positive one though. The other reality is that God is still on our side and He will not let the sun go down on our life without saving us from our enemy, the devil. Because of our selfishness, and foolishness, we will often lose battles, but He will not let us lose the war. The war is already won by His Son's suffering, death, and resurrection.
Let us pray: Lord God, help me to do better daily in doing Your will, but when I fail keep the sun up for me so that you may fight for me and win! Amen.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: How many times did the Israelites march around Jericho on the seventh day? 7
Answerers were in this order yesterday: Ron WIlliams, Pat King, Sandy Robine, Jim Rahn, Linda Ketterer, and Dianne Hance
Thanks to everyone for actually taking the time to read and answer!
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What group of people (nation) became the water carriers and woodcutters for the Israelites after the leaders of the Israelites made a vow they shouldn't have made.
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CALENDAR:
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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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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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 RALPH SPOEDE who is dealing with cancer in both his kidney and in his brain.
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 GENTILE, 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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