DEVOTION: (From Lutheran Hour Ministries)
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36
Here are some movie titles. Read through the list. When you're done, answer the question which follows: Good Guys Wear Black, Uncommon Valor, Missing in Action, Rambo: First Blood Part II, Missing in Action 2, The Beginning, P.O.W., The Escape and Dog Tags.
Now, can you tell me what these movies have in common?
I'm sure most of you guessed these movies all have the premise that American soldiers were left behind in Vietnam, but did you add that the premise of these movies may be right?
If the story of John Hartley Robertson is accurate, those movies do have a shred of truth. Robertson was a Green Beret whose helicopter was shot down while on a secret mission over Laos. It was assumed he was dead. That's why his name is on the black granite monument in Washington, D.C.
But Robertson survived the crash. He was captured, spent a year in a bamboo jail cell, and was tortured by the Viet Cong. When he was released, he married a woman who helped nurse him back to health.
Recently, another Vietnam Vet, Tom Faunce, tracked Robertson down. What happened afterwards is the subject of a documentary film, Unclaimed. In summary, the movie tells Robertson's story. It shares how Robertson, now 76 years old and with mild dementia, has forgotten how to speak English. Although he remembered he had an American wife and two children, he couldn't remember their names.
All in all, it is a sad story. Robertson has been found, but he's content with his life in Vietnam. His discovery could reunite an American family, but his children are now in their 40s and dad is no longer the man they remember from the pictures.
Robertson's story is a new one to us, but it's a familiar one to the Lord.
It's familiar because He sees that story being repeated continuously. When Adam and Eve fell into sin, humanity was held prisoner by sin, Satan and death. It was the worst kind of imprisonment because, on our own, there was never a chance of escape.
Even though we were helpless, the Lord did not forget His people. So we might be saved He came up with a plan to procure our rescue. The Gospels tell us how Jesus undertook the mission that would cost Him His life and give believers eternal forgiveness and salvation.
I rejoice to tell you that through Jesus' life, suffering, death and glorious resurrection God's mission has been successful. Now all who believe on Jesus are free. That is good news, the best news.
Sadly, too many people, like our Green Beret, don't want to be rescued. They think things are fine just the way they are. No, they don't want to be set free and be reunited with their real families; they just want to be left alone.
Maybe that's what they want, but it's not what God wants. He wants us free, and He wants us with Him. This is why Christians keep reaching out to all those who remain spiritual P.O.W.s.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, may we be the helpers of the Holy Spirit in seeking out those who are imprisoned. Then, by Your grace, may they believe and rejoice at being free. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36Here are some movie titles. Read through the list. When you're done, answer the question which follows: Good Guys Wear Black, Uncommon Valor, Missing in Action, Rambo: First Blood Part II, Missing in Action 2, The Beginning, P.O.W., The Escape and Dog Tags.
Now, can you tell me what these movies have in common?
I'm sure most of you guessed these movies all have the premise that American soldiers were left behind in Vietnam, but did you add that the premise of these movies may be right?
If the story of John Hartley Robertson is accurate, those movies do have a shred of truth. Robertson was a Green Beret whose helicopter was shot down while on a secret mission over Laos. It was assumed he was dead. That's why his name is on the black granite monument in Washington, D.C.
But Robertson survived the crash. He was captured, spent a year in a bamboo jail cell, and was tortured by the Viet Cong. When he was released, he married a woman who helped nurse him back to health.
Recently, another Vietnam Vet, Tom Faunce, tracked Robertson down. What happened afterwards is the subject of a documentary film, Unclaimed. In summary, the movie tells Robertson's story. It shares how Robertson, now 76 years old and with mild dementia, has forgotten how to speak English. Although he remembered he had an American wife and two children, he couldn't remember their names.
All in all, it is a sad story. Robertson has been found, but he's content with his life in Vietnam. His discovery could reunite an American family, but his children are now in their 40s and dad is no longer the man they remember from the pictures.
Robertson's story is a new one to us, but it's a familiar one to the Lord.
It's familiar because He sees that story being repeated continuously. When Adam and Eve fell into sin, humanity was held prisoner by sin, Satan and death. It was the worst kind of imprisonment because, on our own, there was never a chance of escape.
Even though we were helpless, the Lord did not forget His people. So we might be saved He came up with a plan to procure our rescue. The Gospels tell us how Jesus undertook the mission that would cost Him His life and give believers eternal forgiveness and salvation.
I rejoice to tell you that through Jesus' life, suffering, death and glorious resurrection God's mission has been successful. Now all who believe on Jesus are free. That is good news, the best news.
Sadly, too many people, like our Green Beret, don't want to be rescued. They think things are fine just the way they are. No, they don't want to be set free and be reunited with their real families; they just want to be left alone.
Maybe that's what they want, but it's not what God wants. He wants us free, and He wants us with Him. This is why Christians keep reaching out to all those who remain spiritual P.O.W.s.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, may we be the helpers of the Holy Spirit in seeking out those who are imprisoned. Then, by Your grace, may they believe and rejoice at being free. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Where was the Ark of the Covenant placed in the temple? In the Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place)
TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Where was the Ark of the Covenant placed in the temple? In the Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place)
Good job Bob and Pam!
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who wrote Proverbs?
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CALENDAR
Fri- Hendershot's Bible study 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; QUARTERLY VOTER'S MEETING 9:45; worship 11; Elder's meeting noon; fellowship meeting 7pm
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MEN'S BREAKFAST HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 1 AT 8am!!
Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast, fellowship, and Bible Study as we grow together as men in the faith! We would like to get a good head count of who will be there, so please RSVP by replying to this email! Thanks!
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MINISTRY GROWTH COMMITTEE HAS MET
The team to raise awareness of the ministry needs of the congregation and the resources needed to accomplish our goals met Tuesday night. They are planning several Cottage Meetings in July. Be on the look out for more information about these things!!
The team to raise awareness of the ministry needs of the congregation and the resources needed to accomplish our goals met Tuesday night. They are planning several Cottage Meetings in July. Be on the look out for more information about these things!!
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION IS THIS SATURDAY EVENING
Give God's blessings to Colton Figura, Nick Herzog, Jorgen Angell, Meaghan Rowe, Miranda Ruth, and Kristen Toedebusch when you see them and pray for their faith as they begin their adult life away from school.
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7-12 GRADERS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CAMP OUT WEDNESAY NIGHT, MAY 22!!!
We will be camping out at Mim Dunn's house and enjoying her wonderful facilities including a lake, tennis courts, a wonderful fire pit and much, much more!!!
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BIBLESTICKS FOR SOLDIERS
Make checks payable to St. John's for $25 or more and write "Bible sticks" in the memo line of the check or on the envelope you put the check in.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For LIL WINTER who is hospitalized with diverticulitis.
For PAT KING'S COUSIN whose surgery was postponed due to heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH, who will be having surgery June 14 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 JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, and Pat King's cousin on your prayers today as well. .
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, Ft. Benning, Georgia.
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- Jacksonville, Florida
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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