Tuesday, August 20, 2013

DEVOTION: "Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says, 'Since you have forgotten me and thrust me behind your back, you must bear the consequences of your lewdness and prostitution."  Ezekiel 23:35

 

Not a very fun and happy verse for today, is it?  Yet, it is a good reminder of the consequences of rejecting God and of sin.    This was written right before Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians laid siege to Jerusalem.  It was during a time of great idolatry and rejection of the Lord and His will. 

 

Is there something in your life that is pulling you further away from the Lord?  Are you seeing yourself forgetting the Lord and thrusting Him behind your back?  It is time to repent.  Ezekiel is calling all of us along with the ancient Israelites, to turn from our sin and turn back to Him. 

 

I urge you to do that today!  Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and run with perseverance the race marked out for us in Jesus!! 

 

Let us pray:  Lord God, help us to turn from our wickedness so that we may run this race of life freely and without hindrance.  Amen.

 

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MONDAY'S QUIZ:  Where was Ezekiel from? Ezekiel was born in Sarir and descended from the Tribe of Levi.  He lived in Jerusalem.  (Great job Pam and Dianne)  Is anyone else out there to answer these questions?

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who were the two promiscuous sisters in Ezekiel that represented Samaria and Jerusalem?

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CALENDAR

Tues- 1st day of Little Lambs 3 yr olds; Quilters 9-2; No Bible Study (Pastor at meeting)

Wed- Little Lambs meeting 6pm

Fri- assemble newsletter 9am

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; elder's meeting noon

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THANK YOU FROM TOEDEBUSCHS

Paul and Mary Sue Toedebusch would like to say Thank You for prayers, cards, calls, food and assistance.  Paul's Doctor said Monday "He is back on track" for recovery progress.  He has overcome that setback.  Your continued prayers and support will be appreciated as we continue with tests and recovery.  God's blessings to you.

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ADULT CHOIR STARTING NEXT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 at 7pm!!!

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!  Practice begins Wednesday, August 28 at 7pm in the balcony. 

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FLOAT TRIP COMING UP MONDAY, SEPT 2!!!

What better way to celebrate Labor Day than with a 4 mile float down the river!  We will meet at the river at 10am!  The trip will be through Ozark Outdoors.  Please contact Teresa Scott to sign up.  tscott@usmo.com, cell 359-5041 or at Schraer H & C at 456-5041.  Remember, it is a float not a race.

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MEN'S RETREAT THIS SATURDAY AT THE SCHIRRS

Make plans to join a bunch of guys for a time of relaxation, fellowship, and God's Word.  Call the church office TODAY to sign up.  Plenty of space still available!!

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RALLY DAY PICNIC COMING UP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 at NOON!

 

Come out to Mim Dunn's house, 17488 Hickory Lick Rd, for a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and fun!  There are hiking trails, a picturesque lake for fishing and canoeing, and much more! 

 

We need help with hauling tables and chairs out there Saturday morning, and home again Sunday afternoon after the party, and we need a few more pop up canopies for shade and protection from the elements.  Call me at 359-1061 if you can help!

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN FOR THE DIRECTORY TODAY!!!  Call 456-2888!!!

 

When you come to get your picture taken, bring some canned food items in and get $5 off your picture order.  jhm

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MAKE SURE YOU ARE HERE FOR YOUR GROUP'S PICS!!!

August 25, 8:10am- Greeters, Acolytes, and Lay Readers

9:35- Ushers, Youth Group, Pianists, Projectionists.

 

Sept 8, 9:35am--Stephen Ministry, Board of Outreach, Altar Guild, and Sunday School teachers

 

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SUPPORT OUR MISSIONARY DENISE SCHLESSELMAN!!!!!

She will be leaving in a month for the Czech Republic to do mission work for a year and most probably two!!  She needs your support!  First she needs PRAYER support.  Pray for her safety, for her witness and for her life, that God would do His work through her. 

 

Secondly she needs your FINANCIAL support!  She is trying to get 75% of her needed funding in either one time gifts or pledges. 

 

Please pray about God's will for you in this and support her as best as you can!! 

 

Go to www.lcms.org/schlesselman to learn more about how you can support her.  You can also call her directly at 260-579-2942 and she will tell you more about it!!

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For DAVE CALLIES as he is having kidney stones removed today and will be having double knee replacement surgery on Sept 17.

 

For GREG, a friend of Charlie Figura, who is suffering with MRSA, a rare infection that is untreatable. 

 

For the family and friends of ZANE HECHT who was killed last Wednesday while painting an old school house.  He accidentally touched a power line.  (He is a neighbor of the Fosters and many others in our congregation.)

 

For SAMANTHA AUBUCHON who is recovering from pneumonia and severe migraines.

 

For CAL TAMELER who is back at home and recovering from having 3 stents put in his heart. .

 

For WILMA WEIGLE who is recovering from a slight stroke and will have surgery on August 27.

 

For NANCY SPINIOLAS who is having severe back and hip pain .

 

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

For RICK SPINIOLAS who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and continues to go through treatments.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, as he continues to fight a tough battle against cancer.

For TYLER WEST, a little brother of a preschooler, who is going to have to have a third surgery to remove a tumor on his brain. .   

 

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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