DEVOTION: (It seems as though Portals of Prayer has been really speaking directly to me the last couple days. Here's today's.)
"Fear not Abram, I am your shield; your reward will be very great." Genesis 15:1
Economists warn us not to "overweigh the probabilities", They're talking about gambling. We tend to become frightened about our finances or over confident, sidling up to the slots for a momentary false fling. We say blithely, "When I win the lottery..."
We are thankful that God loves to protect us; His power is matchless. Our Lord watches over our security and well being. Rather than trying to protect ourselves by elusive financial cushion or "lady luck", we look to God. He knows what lies ahead in our future. He understands our present situation and challenges. And he rewards us with His presence. His forgiveness through Christ, and His completely reliable promises for the future.
When Abram was at a difficult crossroads in his life, God assured him that HE would be the patriarch's shield of protection. Abram needed to hear that word because, as of that time, the couple did not yet have the promised son; Sarah was not even pregnant. So, God repeated His promise-- inviting Abram to exercise his faith and trust Him implicitly.
We can follow in Abram's leadership of faith, trusting God with our entire future.
Let us pray: Thank you for rewarding us by protecting us, O Lord. Though we cannot earn it, You promise to provide the security we need. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: What is a "maskil" in the Psalms? probably a literary or musical term.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: What is the fourth beast in Daniel's vision in chapter 7?
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CALENDAR
Fri- Newsletter article deadline; Bible Study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm; Young Adult Potluck 6pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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Sat- worship 5pm; Young Adult Potluck 6pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT at MARK TWAIN LAKE at the $45 registration fee Date is next weekend Sept. 27-29!!
Registration is $45
If you want to golf it is $80.
If you want to go a day early on Thursday it is $60
Go to http://t3mensretreat.org/ to sign up today!!!
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OUR YOUNG ADULT GROUP IS MEETING FOR THIS SATURDAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF ATTENDANCE! We'll try again for next month with a hayride and bonfire at the Nordwald's.
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TIME AND TALENT SURVEY
Anyone who didn't fill out a Time and Talent Survey during church directory pictures time, or didn't receive one, please call the church office and request a survey form and it will be placed in your church mailbox. Please fill them out an return them to the church office by the end of September.
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CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RE-INVESTING IN ETERNITY FOR DCE FUND
may be placed in the BLUE ENVELOPES in your packet. All monies in the blue Investing in Eternity envelopes will automatically be placed in our DCE fund unless you specifically indicate that it is for the Building Fund only.
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NAOMI JOHNSON IS LEADING THE Jr/Sr HI SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. There were 24 kids there yesterday. Was your kid one of them? Make plans to be in the youth room to learn all about how we can trust that Jesus is really who He said he was.
NAOMI JOHNSON IS LEADING THE Jr/Sr HI SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. There were 24 kids there yesterday. Was your kid one of them? Make plans to be in the youth room to learn all about how we can trust that Jesus is really who He said he was.
The study is based on the book "The Case for Christ" by famous Christian author, Lee Strobel. Please make sure your jr/sr hi kids are there and that they invite their friends!!!!
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SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE STUDY IS CURRENTLY STUDYING ISLAM/MUSLIMS.
If you want to learn about what they actually believe and teach, it is a good idea that you are there!!!
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YOU CAN STILL JOIN CHOIR!!!
If you are an adult (High school age and older) and you love to sing. We have the perfect opportunity for you to serve the Lord and use your talents!! Call Barb Dreyer at 359-1906 to tell her you want to sing and to get more info!
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If you are an adult (High school age and older) and you love to sing. We have the perfect opportunity for you to serve the Lord and use your talents!! Call Barb Dreyer at 359-1906 to tell her you want to sing and to get more info!
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For TERRY MCKENZIE'S AUNT who has been put on hospice care.
For DAVE CALLIES as he recovers from knee replacement surgery yesterday.
For NANCY SPINIOLAS who is having trouble with her thyroid and is also having severe hip and back pain. .
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.
For NANCY SPINIOLAS who is having trouble with her thyroid and is also having severe hip and back pain. .
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.
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).
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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