Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
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"No Mistake"
June 26, 2013
... It will be counted to us who believe in Him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. Romans 4:24b-25It was just the smallest of errors; really, the kind of thing which could happen to anyone.
The unnamed German bank worker who had been given the boring job of performing money transfers was terribly exhausted. That explains why, as he was preparing to transfer 62.40 Euros to the account of an individual, he dozed off for a few seconds.
As he nodded off, his finger accidentally rested on the number two.
Those few seconds were very expensive as the banker ended up crediting 222,222,222 Euros into the account of a patron. To save you the time of doing the calculations, that's not quite $300 million. Amazingly, the transaction was approved by the teller's boss, and the money transfer went through.
Eventually, the error was discovered, and all the money was put back where it properly belonged. This should have been the end of the wrongful transaction.
It isn't. The entire story might have remained forever unknown if the bank hadn't fired the manager who, in a fully awake state, had approved the transfer. The manager took the matter to court, which found in his favor.
Having read that story I thought wouldn't it be nice if someone put $300 million in my bank account.
Then I realized Jesus has done just that. Well, actually, He has done far, far more than that. Because of Jesus' sacrifice, because of His life, suffering and death, all believers have been given complete and total forgiveness of sins and salvation. As St. Paul said, Jesus' righteousness "has been counted to us who believe in Him."
Of course, there are differences between that news story and the story of our salvation.
For example, the bank transfer was an accident while Jesus' sacrifice was both promised and planned. Here's another difference: the person who received the money eventually had it taken away. That's not going to happen for those who are the Savior's beneficiaries.
And, of course, unlike the bank, our Heavenly Father wasn't upset by what Jesus had done. How could He be? After all, it was He who "has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3b).
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks for Your divine plan, which sent Your Son into the world. Even more, I rejoice that because Jesus has successfully carried my sins, on Judgment Day I will be declared "righteous." For this and more I praise You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Where was the prophet Micah from? From Moresheth (Good job Doug Herzog)
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: How many chapters is the book of Micah?
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CALENDAR
Little Lambs Summer Camp All week 9-noon
Fri- Assemble newsletters
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Youth and Adult Leaders leave for San Antonio 5am; worship 8:30; Sunday School 9:15; Worship 11am
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Just a reminder VBS at St. John's Lutheran Church is Monday, July 8th - 12th from 5:30-8pm with kid friendly dinners being served each evening before hand. Totally free to our friends and members. Lots and lots of fun planned for the week.
Also, looking for jr. high, high school and adult volunteers and food donations for the meals and snacks. The food master list will be in the back of church (the narthex)this weekend. Thanks in advance for your love and support to make this possible.
Call or text KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER at 314-691-7283 or CHRISTY WINN at 314-479-5543 to VOLUNTEER!
Let's break last year's record and get over 100 kids here!
Also, looking for jr. high, high school and adult volunteers and food donations for the meals and snacks. The food master list will be in the back of church (the narthex)this weekend. Thanks in advance for your love and support to make this possible.
Call or text KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER at 314-691-7283 or CHRISTY WINN at 314-479-5543 to VOLUNTEER!
Let's break last year's record and get over 100 kids here!
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SPECIAL SENDING SERVICE FOR ALL NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILY AT SATURDAY SERVICE 5pm.
All youth and parents who are going to the gathering should be there!
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PASTOR PRINCE WILL BE HERE TO PREACH SUNDAY MORNING
He will also be continuing the Bible Study on Mormonism that didn't get finished when he was here on the 16th.
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Summer Sunday School will be 9:45am -10:45am with Mrs. KLAUSTERMEIER this Sunday!
This Sunday they will be talking about the fruit of the Spirit that is KINDNESS!
Like last year with a fun mini VBS type theme.
We will be doing the Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Parents do you see a quality you would like your child(ren) to have more of. Come join us for some fun lessons, games, and snacks.
We will meet in the preschool room the whole time.
Also I will take any big kid helpers who want to show up too!!!
We will be doing the Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Parents do you see a quality you would like your child(ren) to have more of. Come join us for some fun lessons, games, and snacks.
We will meet in the preschool room the whole time.
Also I will take any big kid helpers who want to show up too!!!
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NEXT MEN'S BREAKFAST HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13 AT 8am!!
Rich Boeger, Steve Robine, Kent Jacobsmeyer, and Dave Callies will be our cooks!
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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LITTLE LAMBS SUMMER CAMP
Our Little Lambs is offering four week long summer camps this summer for 3-5 year olds. You may call the church office this week for more info or to register!! Call 456-2888 for more info!!
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GOLF OUTING (4 person scramble) TO SUPPORT LITTLE LAMBS IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 10th.
$60 per person includes- 2 mulligans, Special hole contests, Cash prizes by flight, Lunch with pork steaks and sides.
7am- Registration begins
8am- Shotgun start
1pm Lunch and awards
$15 per person for Lunch only
Hole Sponsorship (tee box sign) $50 per hole
Entry flyers with all of the details are available in the narthex or the office!!
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For RUTH WALTERS who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at home.
For CIERRA FIGURA as she continues to be sick with a high fever.
For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is hospitalized for the fifth time because of an infectious sore on her leg.
FOR CAROL KOHRS who went home from the hospital yesterday morning and is doing much better.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.
For OUR YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERS as 22 OF US go to San Antonio for the National Youth Gathering on Sunday morning.
For OUR LWML Lutheran Women's Missionary League in the LCMS (Ladies Aid) as they meet in convention this week, and for safe travels for Coleen Bottorff as she travels to and from the convention.
For BONNIE FRENZIA who is recovering from knee surgery and is doing well.
For JESSE ULERY as he is suffering from a very painful muscle strain.
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 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, GERMANY
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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