Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013

DEVOTION:  Jesus answered, "It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."  Matthew 4:4
 
have you ever wondered why you are still alive?  I imagine that if you are a younger person, it is probably not something that you think about too much.  Many older folks, even people my age wonder about it a little more.  As we see our peers and those of our same age dying around us and as we think about all of the diseases and other things that plague us, we wonder how we are still alive. 
 
The truth is that all of us are only alive by the grace of God.  It is only because God wills it that we are alive.  Yes, we have a bit of a hand in it.  We eat right, we exercise, we don't run out into oncoming traffic, still, if God wills He can take you out of this earth at the speaking of His Word. 
 
When Jesus said what he did in the reading for today, he was talking directly to Satan who was doing all that he could to tempt Jesus.  Satan tried to get him to turn rocks into bread.  It seems a silly temptation until you remember that Jesus hadn't eaten for forty days.  Think of how hungry you get after just a day.  Jesus was literally near death because of starvation. 
 
Yet, in His wisdom and sinlessness, Jesus knew that if he gave in to Satan all would be lost.  He wouldn't do it, because he truly knew that man only lives by the will of God. 
 
Realize your total dependence on God today for even your very breath!
 
Let us pray:  Lord God, we are totally dependent on Your will.  Thank you for having the will to love us and save us by Your grace.  Amen.
 
 
 
 
 
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: How many Magi (wise men) came to see Jesus? It was trick question.  There is no mention of a number.  We usually think there were three of them because there were three gifts. 

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Jesus' cousin?

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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15

Wed- Choir 7pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; SERVICE DAY begins with potluck at noon!!

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SERVICE DAY AT ST. JOHN'S  SUNDAY OCT. 27 AT NOON!!!

 

We will start with a potluck.  Meat and desserts will be provided.  Please bring a side dish or salad to share.

 

 

PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE SHEETS IN THE NARTHEX THIS WEEKEND!

List of projects includes--

At Church---

Cleaning and polishing of pews and altar/communion railing

Cleaning of storage rooms

Minor Repairs around church-- electrical,

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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HELP OUT AGAPE

 Items that Agape is in need of…

 

Food Pantry:

Spaghetti noodles (or any pasta)

Sauces

Peanut Butter

Cereals

Toilet Paper

Bar Soaps

Canned Soups

Meats

 

Winter items:

Coats

Hats

Gloves

Socks

Blankets

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BELL RINGING AT WALMART!!!!!  SIGN UP TODAY AND SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED!!

Also, St. John's is signed up to ring the bells at the north door (food side) for Agape (Salvation Army) on Saturday, December 14 from 8am-8pm. 
 
Here is the schedule.  I am breaking it up into one hour time slots.  If you would like to do more than one hour please feel free to sign up for two or three. 
 
It is always fun to do it as a family!  Or if a bunch of kids want to get together and do it, that is fun too.  Bring your songbooks and sing Christmas carols, do dramatic readings of something, whatever you want to do.    SIGN UP TODAY!!!
 
 
Thanks!
 
 
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GOOD NEWS CLUB AT REBECCA BOONE NEEDS ANOTHER HELPER!!

They meet every Wednesday from 3-4:15!!  If you can help even just once a month please call Mary Aubuchon at 314-581-5824.  It is a very rewarding thing to do!!

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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.

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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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PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. For WILMA WEIGLE as she is having surgery TODAY to repair an aneurysm.

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. For STEPHEN DELANEY a friend of the Fahrnis, who is dealing with lung cancer. 

5.  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.

6.  For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from bladder surgery due to cancer.

PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICEMEN
CALEB FIGURA- Army national Guard- just completed basic training.
 
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!