St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

DEVOTION:

(The LORD said) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

All I can say is the folks on the Carnival ship Triumph had it better than Gilligan, the skipper, too, the millionaire and his wife, the movie star, the professor and Mary Ann ....

Sorry, I get carried away.

I'm sure you've heard how there was a fire in the engine room of that great cruise ship. You've also heard how that ship was dead in the water, leaving 4,200 passengers to endure less-than-ideal cruise ship conditions for the next four days. When you heard those things, did you wonder how the passengers spent their time?

Now, with everybody safely home, some of them are beginning to share.

Although the situation never looked truly desperate, many of the folks still found themselves asking, "Although it doesn't seem likely, is this ship going to sink? If it does sink, will the crew be able get everybody off? How can I make sure I will be among those who are evacuated? Is this the way I'm going to leave this earth?"

Those questions motivated people to perform certain actions. For example,

* everybody made sure they knew the path to their designated lifeboat;

* everybody kept track of where they put their life vest and necessary valuables;

* everybody made sure they knew where their shipboard loved ones were.

Those are logical and sensible things to do.

There is one other thing some of the passengers did: they came together for Bible study. That's right, together they searched the Scriptures.

And if you're thinking Bible study is nowhere near as important as lifeboats and life vests, many of those folks have said the words of Scripture "put our hearts at ease" and "helped us feel at peace the whole time."

And if you're wondering what passages these adrift souls turned to, I encourage you to look at what is printed above. That passage from Joshua let the readers know the Lord was with them, that they didn't have to be afraid, that they didn't have to worry about the future or be discouraged with their present situation.

The Lord who had made them, redeemed them, and called them to faith ... remained with them. The Lord had not left them or forsaken them. On the contrary, because of their more-open hearts, He probably seemed closer to them on that dead-in-the-water ship than He did during normal times.

Just thought it was something worth remembering if you ever find yourself powerless and adrift.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, it's easy for me to think I'm at the wheel of my life's ship. I pray You will open my eyes, so I may appreciate Your guidance, presence and direction. Most of all may I always cling to the Savior who has, through His life-offering, brought us together. In His Name. Amen.

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MONDAY'S QUIZ: Name five birds that were detestable and not to be eaten. eagle, vulture, black vulture, red kite, any kind of black kite, any kind of raven, horned owl, screech owl, gull, any kind of hawk, little owl, cormorant, great owl, white owl, desert owl, osprey, stork, heron, hoopoe, and the bat. (pretty much any bird of prey or any scavenger bird)

Good job, Bob, Dianne, Sandy, and Pat (although Pat included Woody Woodpecker, the roadrunner, Tweety, and Big Bird)

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What would happen to anyone who curses his father or mother?

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CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15

Wed- Turkey stuffing, green beans and dessert for Supper at 5:30; worship 6:30

Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers caregivers support group 1pm;
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30- Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders noon; widow's group 1pm
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AVENUE OF THE SAINTS WILL NOT BE HERE THIS WEEKEND!!

Due to scheduling conflicts Corey Tobias and Bill Rowe will not be here this weekend. They will be here on Sunday, March 24 instead.

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JR AND SR HIGH YOUTH HAVE COMPLETED THEIR 30 HOUR FAMINE, BUT ARE STILL RAISING MONEY.

Emily Brunson raised $105!! Way to go Emily!!

They are now in the fundraising process for World Vision. A Christian organization that provides emergency food and medical care to thousands in desperate need and also provides agricultural education and tools to dig wells and grow food. The kids have a goal of $500 to raise by Sat, March 16!!! Ask one of them about it when you see them.

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LENTEN SUPPER MENU FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY!!! Roasted turkey, stuffing, green beans, and dessert

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WORSHIP is at 6:30 WEDNESDAY!

Why did Israel have to wander in the wilderness for 40 years? Find out next Wednesday!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS, PARENTS, AND KIDS!!! CHECK IT OUT!!
The kids have started a new program called CROSS EXPLORATIONS, that is very interactive and the kids say it is a lot of fun!! In our adult class we are working through a video based Bible study called "Foundations" with Ken Ham who is the founder of Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum!!
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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP (TFG) IS GOING TO THE CREATION MUSEUM IN CINCINNATI!!!
A great time is planned for August 23-25 as we head to the Creation Museum just south of Cincinnati, Ohio. We will be making a stop at the Abraham Lincoln National Historic Site in Kentucky on the way. Along with the creation museum on Saturday, we will also enjoy a comedy on the Showboat majestic in the evening. On Sunday we will tour the national museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. As usual, cost will depend on the number of people going. As of now it should run about $350 per person, plus meals, or $506 a couple. If you are interested in this trip, please sign the sheet on the counter in the narthex. Again you may invite your friends and family to join us.
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PRAYERS:

For KAREN STEWART, sister in law of Dianne Hance, who is having ankle surgery today/

For MIKE DONSKY as he has been hospitalized with severe stomach pains.

For SAM HARGROVE who received his commissioning yesterday and will begin his helicopter pilot training soon.

For RUTH YOCHUM who is recovering from a terrible fall and two broken legs.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH, who is meeting with the doctor Wednesday to find out about a possible bladder surgery to remove cancer.

For AUSTIN HEITGERD as he continues to recover from knee surgery.

For LIL WINTER who is recovering well from surgery.

For JENNIFER FIGURA'S AUNT TERRY who is recovering from a brain aneurysm. .

For CAROL KOHRS who is continuing to deal with pain due to severe arthritis and deterioration in her back and neck and recovery from gall bladder surgery.

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Warrenton, MO

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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