Wednesday, April 3, 2013

DEVOTION:  "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me."  Psalm 54:4

David wrote this as he was being hunted by King Saul.  Because of Saul's jealousy over the popularity of David, Saul wanted to kill him, because he was afraid of him usurping his power and authority.  As we know, David did become king, but not because he overthrew King Saul.  He didn't.  Saul was killed by his own sword after the Philistines, who were attacking him, caught up to him and were about to overtake him.  he decided to kill himself instead of being killed or captured by the Philistines.  David became King because the Lord was with Him and protected him from Saul and all the other enemies around him.

 

If you were to think of all the times you almost died, or that you barely escaped with your life in a situation, how many could you come up with that you know about?  How many times were you driving down the road and someone barely missed your car?  How many times were you so sick with a fever or with some sort of an infection or breathing problem that you were near death? 

 

Now think about all of those times when that you don't even know about when the angels swooped down and kept you from harm.  Think about all of the stuff you forget about every day.  Think about how God created your body with certain germ fighting mechanisms, with skin, and hair to keep you alive and healthy. 

 

It is the Lord who helps you.  It is the Lord who keeps you alive.  It is the Lord who sustains you.  And it is the Lord who takes you to heaven to be with Him forever.  "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understandings.  In ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."

 

Let us pray:  Lord God help me to realize that you are the one who, literally, keeps me alive from day to day, and when it is Your will You will take me to be with you in paradise.  Help me to realize that You are in charge of every aspect of my life.  Help me to relax and enjoy all that You have given me.  Allow me to enjoy the ride!  Amen.

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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ:  Whose sword did David take with him into battle after he killed him with a sling and a stone?
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 CALENDAR:
Thurs-Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers Caregiver support group 1pm
Fri- 7th and 8th graders leave at 4pm for retreat
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30am and 11am; Sunday school 9:45
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SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING DURING SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR ON 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!!!

 

You will receive a letter in the mail about it this week.

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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

 

 

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For DAWN LINSTRUTH as she is recovering from hernia surgery.

 

For DIANNE HANCE as she has been hospitalized since Good Friday with pneumonia due to COPD.

 

For REBECCA BOONE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND STAFF (especially those in Ms. Gunsten's class) as this is the first day backt o school after the loss of Jill Gunsten.

 

For DAVE WINTER AND HIS FAMILY as they mourn the loss of his mother in law.

 

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.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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