DEVOTION: "Whoever loves discipline, loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid." Proverbs 12:1
I have to acknowledge that I am at times an introvert. I tend to like quiet places and I am often not the first one to start a conversation or to reach out to someone. A lot of times I prefer to be alone. I have at times been accused of being impersonal, cold, and uncaring. I have many flaws, but this is one that continues to plague me. I would venture to say that it is not a good thing for a pastor to be a quiet introvert.
Since I have been told these things and have been corrected from time to time as to how this has caused trouble, I have been at least trying to work on it. I have made a conscience effort to be out there among the people as much as possible, to be more extroverted, to start conversations, and to show that I care more for people.
I wasn't fun to be told these things. I didn't like being told that I wasn't doing my job right. I got kind of angry when people told me that I was too introverted, but then I started to listen to what people said. I realized that this was God's way of correcting me and disciplining me. Otherwise I would just stay the way I am and nothing would get better.
No one likes reproof, rebuke or correction. Yet it is good for us and will produce fruits of righteousness. It is God's gift to us to keep us humble and keep us from thinking that we have everything under control.
Listen to those that you respect who are trying to tell you something. Listen when they tell you that you need to work on something or that they don't like it when you...... Listen to your loved ones and hear what they have to say. They really want to help you, and they really want you to be a better Christian, a better witness to His grace, mercy, and love.
Let us pray: Lord God, help us to listen to Your discipline, take it to heart and use Your gifts to be better Christians. Amen.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: What tribe of Israel was the only one who was able to carry the Ark of the Covenant? The tribe of Levi
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: What tribe of Israel was the only one who was able to carry the Ark of the Covenant? The tribe of Levi
Good job Bob, Dianne, and Pam!!
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zadok?
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Catholic/Lutheran Class 7pm; Trustees 7pm
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30am and 11am; Sunday school 9:45
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Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30am and 11am; Sunday school 9:45
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AVENUE OF THE SAINTS IS HERE THIS SUNDAY!!!
Bill Rowe and Corey Tobias, Avenue of the Saints, will be here this Sunday at the 11am service!!
It's been since the beginning of February that they've been here. I am looking forward to hearing them and singing along with them. Bring your friends to worship and enjoy God's Word in both word and song!
It's been since the beginning of February that they've been here. I am looking forward to hearing them and singing along with them. Bring your friends to worship and enjoy God's Word in both word and song!
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SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING DURING SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR THIS SUNDAY APRIL 14 AT 9:45!!
We will hear the results of the finance committee as they have completed their work to figure out how to pay for a DCE here at St. John's. Please make plans to attend!!!
We will hear the results of the finance committee as they have completed their work to figure out how to pay for a DCE here at St. John's. Please make plans to attend!!!
You will receive a letter in the mail about it this week.
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PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICEMEN
PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICEMEN
I have been compiling a list of servicemen who are members of St John's so that we can pray for them. Below is a list of them and where they are currently stationed. Please note that their stationing changes quickly, so this may not even be up to date, but it is the last known whereabouts that I have of these guys.
Danny Dreyer- Army- 2nd Lieutenant- Ranger school, In a swamp in Florida near Elgin Air Force Base, Pensacola, FL
Sam Hargrove- Army- 2 Lieutenant- Ft Rucker, Alabama, will be going through helicopter flight school and other training
David Mincemeyer- Army- Army Specialist- Ft. Carson, CO
Jon Rahn- Navy- Hawaii, not sure of his rank at this time
David Tate- Air Force- 2nd Lieutenant- Kirtland AF Base, Arizona
Alex Walters- Navy- E4- Guam
Ryan Woolf- Air Force- Airman 1st Class- Buckley Air Force Base, near Denver, CO
If there are more out there that I just don't know about, please let me know, and I will include him/her on the list.
Also, if you would like your family member or friend included in this list, please reply to this email with all the information!
Pray for these guys. Some of these guys are in harm's way right now, others are training to put themselves in harm's way. All of them have volunteered to serve and protect their country (which is you).
Danny Dreyer- Army- 2nd Lieutenant- Ranger school, In a swamp in Florida near Elgin Air Force Base, Pensacola, FL
Sam Hargrove- Army- 2 Lieutenant- Ft Rucker, Alabama, will be going through helicopter flight school and other training
David Mincemeyer- Army- Army Specialist- Ft. Carson, CO
Jon Rahn- Navy- Hawaii, not sure of his rank at this time
David Tate- Air Force- 2nd Lieutenant- Kirtland AF Base, Arizona
Alex Walters- Navy- E4- Guam
Ryan Woolf- Air Force- Airman 1st Class- Buckley Air Force Base, near Denver, CO
If there are more out there that I just don't know about, please let me know, and I will include him/her on the list.
Also, if you would like your family member or friend included in this list, please reply to this email with all the information!
Pray for these guys. Some of these guys are in harm's way right now, others are training to put themselves in harm's way. All of them have volunteered to serve and protect their country (which is you).
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20/30 SOMETHINGS SPRING PICNIC FRIDAY, APRIL 19 at 6pm
Even though it is only 30 degrees. Winter is over and Spring has sprung! Time to gear up for some activities and fellowship. I would like to kick it off on Friday night, April 19 at 6pm with a picnic under the pavilion. I will make the brats and burgers. You bring your favorite beverage and a side dish to share. PLEASE Let me know if you can come! _______________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEN'S GROUP CALLED "MEN'S NETWORK" TO BEGIN WITH A MEN'S BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27 at 8am!!!
It has been on my mind and heart to begin a men's ministry at St. John's. I would like us to begin with a men's breakfast on Sat, April 27 at 8am. I will do the cooking, but I would like a guy or two to help me out. We will eat breakfast and have a half hour devotion, followed by the planning of future gatherings and events. Please make plans to attend TODAY. Wives please encourage your husbands to go!!!___________________________________________________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN ON MONDAY, APRIL 8 at 6:30PM!!
Make plans now to attend and bring a friend. It will be fun! I promise!
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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
Even though it is only 30 degrees. Winter is over and Spring has sprung! Time to gear up for some activities and fellowship. I would like to kick it off on Friday night, April 19 at 6pm with a picnic under the pavilion. I will make the brats and burgers. You bring your favorite beverage and a side dish to share. PLEASE Let me know if you can come! _______________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEN'S GROUP CALLED "MEN'S NETWORK" TO BEGIN WITH A MEN'S BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27 at 8am!!!
It has been on my mind and heart to begin a men's ministry at St. John's. I would like us to begin with a men's breakfast on Sat, April 27 at 8am. I will do the cooking, but I would like a guy or two to help me out. We will eat breakfast and have a half hour devotion, followed by the planning of future gatherings and events. Please make plans to attend TODAY. Wives please encourage your husbands to go!!!___________________________________________________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN ON MONDAY, APRIL 8 at 6:30PM!!
Make plans now to attend and bring a friend. It will be fun! I promise!
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For DAVE KOHRS who is back in the hospital with a possible infection. He is in Barnes, St. Louis.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH, who will be having surgery soon to remove his bladder due to cancer.
For RICK SPINIOLAS who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be beginning chemotherapy on Monday.
For NANCY SPINIOLAS, his wife, who is dealing with severe back pain due to many years of using an artificial leg.
For RALPH SPOEDE who is dealing with cancer in both his kidney and in his brain.
For DOMINIC GENTILE, a friend to many at church and in the community, who is suffering with brain cancer and is recovering from surgery.
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