DEVOTION: "See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God." Hebrews 12:15Do you know people who are, at this very moment, failing to obtain the grace of God? Maybe they are doubting Christ's forgiveness. Maybe they have never been taught the truths of Scripture to begin with. Maybe the world has had too much influence on them and they have come to the conclusion that they don't need Jesus or that he doesn't even exist.
I have known and know people who are like that right now. It is really hard to talk to them a lot about Jesus. If we do it too much it just sounds like nagging. If we don't do it enough then we have the guilt that we haven't tried hard enough and we haven't done what God wants us to do.
I want to encourage you to keep working at it. Don't give up. Don't quit, especially on your kids and grandkids. But also remember that you have two ears and one mouth for a reason. you are thinking of might just need someone to listen more than they speak. They might need to see forgiveness modeled more than they need to hear it talked about. They might need you to show them Jesus more than they need to hear about him from you.
Whatever the case you can rest assured that if you live on Christ's love and let the Holy Spirit guide you, He will act. He will do it. Solomon said as much when he said, "Commit your way to the Lord and He will act."
Trust in the Lord. Rest in the Lord. And He will do His will through you!
Let us pray: Lord God, help me to rely on You. Help me to care for and love those who haven't yet obtained Your grace so that they may see, hear, and experience Your grace through me. Amen.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the king during the siege on Jerusalem? Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylon and Zedekiah was king of Judah. (Good try Pam and Dianne)
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: How long did Babylon lay siege against Tyre?
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CALENDAR
Mon-
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Pictures -9pm
Thurs- Pics 2-9pm
Fri- Pics 2-9pm
Sat- Sat noon-5pm; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE SCHIRRS!!
Three weeks ago they had the youth group out for a pool party. Two Saturdays ago they had 26 ladies out for their retreat. This past Saturday they had 9 men out for their retreat. What a great blessing they are to the congregation to open their home to us! Thank you Schirrs!!
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ADULT CHOIR STARTS 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. _____________________________________________________
PICTURES THIS WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY!!
Make sure you keep your appointments and if you haven't made an appointment call the church office IMMEDIATELY to make one.
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FLOAT TRIP IS A WEEK AWAY!!!
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. ____________________________________________________
PICNIC IN TWO WEEKS!!!
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, Sept. 7 and home again Sunday afternoon Sept 8 after the party, and we need a few more pop up canopies for shade and protection from the elements. Call or text me at 359-1061 if you can help!
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NEW YEAR OF SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8!!
Come and experience Rally Day and hear all about God and His love for you! If you haven't been to Sunday school in a while this is your perfect chance to get back into it.
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SUPPORT OUR MISSIONARY DENISE SCHLESSELMANN
She is still in need of about $8,000 (pledged or given) to be able to go!!! Think of how you can support her today and DO IT!!!
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PRAYER REQUESTS:For WILMA WEIGLE as she is having surgery to open her carotid arteries today.
For DAVE CALLIES as he is having 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 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 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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