Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
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"Confused"
September 26, 2013
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes .... Romans 1:16a
When I was young, I had a hero: the Lone Ranger. How could you not like a guy who didn't shoot to kill, who rode a white horse, and never stuck around for any embarrassing "Thank you, masked man. Whoever you are?"
When I became an adult, I had a hero: Clayton Moore, the fellow who played the Lone Ranger on television. Knowing he was the hero of millions of children, he tried to live his life worthy of that honor. (Try to find some star or athlete or singer or politician who does that today!)
Most of us have idols. Ten-year-old Erin Shead of Lucy Elementary School in Millington, Tennessee, has an idol. When her teacher asked her to write an essay about a person she idolized, she wrote, "I look up to God. I love Him and Jesus, and Jesus is His earthly Son. I also love Jesus." I hope that Shead keeps her promise that God will "always be the number one Person I look up to."
That might be easier said than done. You see, Shead's teacher told her she could not use God as an idol for the assignment. She had to take her essay home because it couldn't stay on school property.
Of course, it is possible this might have been an honest mistake made by a teacher who doesn't understand the First Amendment. It's possible, but not likely. A spokesman for the Shelby School District said, "Teachers are prohibited from promoting religious beliefs in the classroom." He also said, "The school doesn't have a policy about students expressing their religious beliefs."
So, why couldn't Shead write about God? The district's spokesman didn't have an answer.
Amazing! Last week the U.S. Supreme Court said, "In God We Trust" will stay on our coins and during that same week a teacher in Tennessee basically said, "We may trust God, but we can't write about Him."
All of this means I have a new hero.
I'm going to look up to and, as best as I can, encourage students like Erin Shead who not only love the Lord, but aren't afraid to say so. Sadly, they are growing up in a country that is mighty confused. It is my prayer all of us old veterans may do all we can to encourage these young folks to be witnesses for the Savior who gave His life, so they might have life.
Oh, by the way, you should know the teacher approved of Shead's second choice of heroes: Michael Jackson.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, be with our courts and our schools. May they learn to send a right and consistent message to the young of America. And, even if they don't, may our young trust in and hold fast to You and Your only Son, their Savior. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
In Christ I remain His servant and yours,
Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour®
Lutheran Hour Ministries
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Rehum? He was a commanding officer of Persia who was against the rebuilding of Jerusalem and wrote a letter to King Artaxerxes basically to ask him to make them stop.
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By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).
"Confused"
September 26, 2013
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes .... Romans 1:16aWhen I was young, I had a hero: the Lone Ranger. How could you not like a guy who didn't shoot to kill, who rode a white horse, and never stuck around for any embarrassing "Thank you, masked man. Whoever you are?"
When I became an adult, I had a hero: Clayton Moore, the fellow who played the Lone Ranger on television. Knowing he was the hero of millions of children, he tried to live his life worthy of that honor. (Try to find some star or athlete or singer or politician who does that today!)
Most of us have idols. Ten-year-old Erin Shead of Lucy Elementary School in Millington, Tennessee, has an idol. When her teacher asked her to write an essay about a person she idolized, she wrote, "I look up to God. I love Him and Jesus, and Jesus is His earthly Son. I also love Jesus." I hope that Shead keeps her promise that God will "always be the number one Person I look up to."
That might be easier said than done. You see, Shead's teacher told her she could not use God as an idol for the assignment. She had to take her essay home because it couldn't stay on school property.
Of course, it is possible this might have been an honest mistake made by a teacher who doesn't understand the First Amendment. It's possible, but not likely. A spokesman for the Shelby School District said, "Teachers are prohibited from promoting religious beliefs in the classroom." He also said, "The school doesn't have a policy about students expressing their religious beliefs."
So, why couldn't Shead write about God? The district's spokesman didn't have an answer.
Amazing! Last week the U.S. Supreme Court said, "In God We Trust" will stay on our coins and during that same week a teacher in Tennessee basically said, "We may trust God, but we can't write about Him."
All of this means I have a new hero.
I'm going to look up to and, as best as I can, encourage students like Erin Shead who not only love the Lord, but aren't afraid to say so. Sadly, they are growing up in a country that is mighty confused. It is my prayer all of us old veterans may do all we can to encourage these young folks to be witnesses for the Savior who gave His life, so they might have life.
Oh, by the way, you should know the teacher approved of Shead's second choice of heroes: Michael Jackson.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, be with our courts and our schools. May they learn to send a right and consistent message to the young of America. And, even if they don't, may our young trust in and hold fast to You and Your only Son, their Savior. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
In Christ I remain His servant and yours, Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour®
Lutheran Hour Ministries
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Rehum? He was a commanding officer of Persia who was against the rebuilding of Jerusalem and wrote a letter to King Artaxerxes basically to ask him to make them stop.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: When did the word of the Lord come to the prophet Haggai?
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Fitness Club 5:30
Fri- Newsletter assembly 9am; Leave for men's retreat 5:30pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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GOOD NEWS CLUB
Good News Club started at Rebecca Boone Elementary School in Warrenton. Mary Aubuchon is part of the team that leads it every Wednesday after school.
They are in need of HEALTHY snacks or monetary donations for healthy snacks. If you would like to donate please call Mary Aubuchon at 314-581-5824 .
Also, they can often use more helpers on Wednesdays. If you can help please call Mary about that as well.
They are in need of HEALTHY snacks or monetary donations for healthy snacks. If you would like to donate please call Mary Aubuchon at 314-581-5824 .
Also, they can often use more helpers on Wednesdays. If you can help please call Mary about that as well.
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MEN'S RETREAT THIS WEEKEND!!
You can still go. (Jim Rahn, Terry Russell, and Pastor are going) The cost for registration, food, and lodging has gone up to $60, which is still a very reasonable price. Just go to t3mensretreat.org to check it out.
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JR/SR HI SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS MEETS IN THE YOUTH ROOM AT 9:45 am EVERY SUNDAY.
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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ONE CHURCH WORSHIP AT DYER PARK THIS SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 AT 6PM!!
Come and listen to A LOT of wonderful music and join in fellowship and worship with your fellow Christians from throughout the Warrenton community.
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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 MATT WALLER, husband of Teresa Waller (Ketterer), who is on a ventilator because of a severe infection in his lungs.
THANKSGIVING FOR JONAS BORCHERT who is cancer free in his brain. There is still some cancer in his lungs, but the prognosis is very good.
For the FAMILY OF TERRY MCKENZIE'S AUNT who went to heaven last Friday
For DESERAE BEDSWORTH a 17 year old girl from Warrenton who has been missing since Thursday.
For DAVE CALLIES as he recovers from knee replacement surgery at DePaul Rehab Center. .
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.
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!
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!
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