DEVOTION: "O my God, I am too ashamed and disgraced to lift up my face to you, my god, because our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens." Ezra 9:7
This is an interesting story, because it speaks about the real fruits of repentance. God had strictly told the people that they shouldn't marry an foreign women from the unbelieving nations. They did anyway. When Ezra and the people found out that what they had done was sinful they repented. They turned from what they did. They divorced their foreign wives and turned back to God.
Now in our day this may sound drastic. it doesn't really fit with what we would do today as God's people, and in fact, God's instruction has changed concerning matters such as these. Still, when we realize our sinfulness, even when we didn't know that something was sinful before, we need to turn from it and turn back to God. That means that we try as hard as we can to stop a particular sin and do the right thing as hard, as difficult, and as drastic as it may seem.
At the same time we trust in God's mercy and grace, knowing that because we are sinful human beings, there will always be sin in the way of a perfect relationship with god on this side of heaven.
We anxiously look forward to the day when ALL sin will be done away with and there will be no more sin to turn away from or to hold our head down over. We look forward to the day when we will be able to look and see God face to face!!
Let us pray: Lord God, help us to continually turn away from sin and not get complacent in it. But also help us to turn to you for mercy, grace, and peace. Amen.
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This is an interesting story, because it speaks about the real fruits of repentance. God had strictly told the people that they shouldn't marry an foreign women from the unbelieving nations. They did anyway. When Ezra and the people found out that what they had done was sinful they repented. They turned from what they did. They divorced their foreign wives and turned back to God.
Now in our day this may sound drastic. it doesn't really fit with what we would do today as God's people, and in fact, God's instruction has changed concerning matters such as these. Still, when we realize our sinfulness, even when we didn't know that something was sinful before, we need to turn from it and turn back to God. That means that we try as hard as we can to stop a particular sin and do the right thing as hard, as difficult, and as drastic as it may seem.
At the same time we trust in God's mercy and grace, knowing that because we are sinful human beings, there will always be sin in the way of a perfect relationship with god on this side of heaven.
We anxiously look forward to the day when ALL sin will be done away with and there will be no more sin to turn away from or to hold our head down over. We look forward to the day when we will be able to look and see God face to face!!
Let us pray: Lord God, help us to continually turn away from sin and not get complacent in it. But also help us to turn to you for mercy, grace, and peace. Amen.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Name the two books of the Old Testament that are named after women. Ruth and Esther
We had a few extra folks answer this one including Doug Herzog and my mom, besides the usual folks, Dianne and Pam. I think there was someone else, but I can't remember who it was.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ:
Where was Ezra born?
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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15; Trustees 7pm
Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Fitness Group 5:30
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 AT REBECCA BOONE NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
Right now there are 15 kids who need healthy snacks. Call Mary Aubuchon at 314-581-5824 to provide some good snacks-- cheese and crackers, fruit, etc. They could also use another helper on Wednesdays from 3-4:15.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ALREADY????
Let's get ready for the Christmas Program! I know we haven't even had Halloween and Thanksgiving yet!!! We have to start on the program now because we only have NINE more Sundays to practice before the December 15th Program. We will be holding the program at the 11am church service. Now if you are a Sunday school age student and wish to be part of the program, please come to Sunday school as much as possible for the next nine weeks.
Besides the traditional songs we will sing as a group we will also be doing the ushering, offering, and readings for the service. Any age students may participate in the background support rolls. We are also looking for students to play their instruments and/or sing a special piece. If you are interested please contact Karin Klaustermeier or Donna Sherman.
Besides the traditional songs we will sing as a group we will also be doing the ushering, offering, and readings for the service. Any age students may participate in the background support rolls. We are also looking for students to play their instruments and/or sing a special piece. If you are interested please contact Karin Klaustermeier or Donna Sherman.
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FAMILY BONFIRE AND HAYRIDE!!!
Come out to the woods for a wonderful, cool crisp, Fall evening of fun!!
Where? Scott and Lani Heitgerd's house 32991 N. Hwy 47 Warrenton
When? Saturday, October 19, 6pm
What will be provided? Hayride, bonfire, hotdogs, chili, marshmallows, etc.
What to bring? lawn chairs, your own beverages, flashlights, and roasting sticks
Who can come? EVERYONE!!! All church members, preschool families, and friends!!
_____________________________________________________________ Where? Scott and Lani Heitgerd's house 32991 N. Hwy 47 Warrenton
When? Saturday, October 19, 6pm
What will be provided? Hayride, bonfire, hotdogs, chili, marshmallows, etc.
What to bring? lawn chairs, your own beverages, flashlights, and roasting sticks
Who can come? EVERYONE!!! All church members, preschool families, and friends!!
SERVICE DAY AT ST. JOHN'S SUNDAY OCT. 27 AT NOON!!!
List of projects includes--
At Church---
Cleaning and polishing of pews and altar/communion railing
Minor Repairs around church
Cards to shut ins and soldiers
In Community---
Yard work and Minor repairs at people's homes
Visiting people at nursing homes
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POSSIBLE TRIP TO THE CREATION MUSEUM NEXT SPRING OR SUMMER
Hey parents of Sunday School Students!
We have a grand idea to take the kids to the Creation Museum! This would be a trip we would raise the money for the expense. We have a starting fundraiser idea and hope to get matching funds from Thrivent.
Are you interested in having your kids take a learning journey that may be the cornerstone of their faith for the years ahead? Parents are welcome to come along. We are in the early idea stages, but we would take the six hour trip by motor coach to the museum and plan to spend the night near by in order to take advantage of the special tickets you can use two days in a row.
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We have a grand idea to take the kids to the Creation Museum! This would be a trip we would raise the money for the expense. We have a starting fundraiser idea and hope to get matching funds from Thrivent.
Are you interested in having your kids take a learning journey that may be the cornerstone of their faith for the years ahead? Parents are welcome to come along. We are in the early idea stages, but we would take the six hour trip by motor coach to the museum and plan to spend the night near by in order to take advantage of the special tickets you can use two days in a row.
http://creationmuseum.org/
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. For Lil Winter as she recovers from foot surgery.
2. For, Patty, a friend of Denise Schlesselmann, who has recently been diagnosed with breast caner.
3. For Jennifer, daughter of John and Mary Jo Fahrni, who is recovering from a double mastectomy due to breast cancer.
4. A prayer of thanksgiving for Rick Spiniolas who is "improving" in his battle with pancreatic cancer which is usually unheard of.
2. For, Patty, a friend of Denise Schlesselmann, who has recently been diagnosed with breast caner.
3. For Jennifer, daughter of John and Mary Jo Fahrni, who is recovering from a double mastectomy due to breast cancer.
4. A prayer of thanksgiving for Rick Spiniolas who is "improving" in his battle with pancreatic cancer which is usually unheard of.
5. For DEVYN WOOLF as she was thrown from a horse and the horse stepped on her yesterday. She is at home recovering but is quite battered and bruised.
6. For MARV HENDERSHOT as he recovers from gall bladder surgery.
7. For MICHELLE WOOLF as she is trying new and different medicines to get better from a prolonged illness due to thyroid problems and struggle with chronic fatigue.
8. 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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