DEVOTION: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O King, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." Daniel 3:16-18
What is your confession of faith? Do you believe in everything you state in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds? Would you be willing to die for it? is that confession of faith worth that much to you?
Right now, as I write this, there are Christians, in Syria, Egypt, Korea, and other places throughout the world, that are dying for their faith. That's how important it is to them. It is that important to them, because they know that their faith in the one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and their faith in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus is the ONLY way they are going to get to heaven.
My greatest fear is that my children will somehow be turned away from Jesus. It is a great fear, but I also know that as long as I am a good witness to Christ and as long as I am doing my job as a father, and as long as Jesus is Lord of my life, and as long as I am praying for my children daily, that is all I can do.
As a church we need to do all that we can to make sure our children grow up in the faith, and that their faith is solidly rooted in Jesus. Our children need that more than anything. They need faith in Jesus to enter into eternal life!!
Please pray hard this week for your own kids and grandkids Pray that the Lord will take care of their faith, and that He will use you as a witness to them of what faith in Jesus is all about. Also, pray that God will make clear to you what you should commit to our ministry growth campaign so that all of our children can be solid in their faith for generations to come.
Let us pray: Lord God, make me a good witness to You and a good example of what it means to have faith. Amen.
TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? They were Jewish men who were appointed over some of the affairs of Babylon who did not follow the Kings orders to bow down before false gods and before the golden statue of him. They were thrown into the fiery furnace and God saved them from it.
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the fourth "man" in the fiery furnace?
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CALENDAR
Wed- Jonesburg Nursing Home worship 10:30; Choir 7pm
Thurs- 's Support group 1pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Haul chairs and tables to Mim Dunn's house and set up 9am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school FALL SESSION BEGINS 9:45; Picnic at Mim Dunn's House Noon
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WE NEED YOUR UPDATED PHONE NUMBERS
Many of you have cancelled your landlines or changed your phone numbers. We would like you to call us at church to update it with us so that we have the right phone number for our new directory. Please call the church office 456-2888 asap so that we can have the correct phone number!!! Thank you!
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MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8am and then HELP LOAD TABLES AND CHAIRS TO BRING THEM OUT TO MIM DUNN'S AND SET THEM UP!! I need all of you men to be there to help!! Thanks
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THANK YOUS FOR PICTURES AND FOR FLOAT TRIP!!!
A big thank you to all who helped with pictures last week, those who made cookies, those who were greeters, Cheri' Hofeldt who has taken many pictures of individuals and groups, and especially DON NOLTE, who organized the whole thing and has spent countless hours putting it all together to make it successful
Also, thank you to many for a wonderful float trip yesterday!! To Teresa Scott who organized it, and to all who participated, especially the Schulze's for letting so many of us join them on their party barge.
EVERYONE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE LABOR DAY FLOAT TRIP FOR NEXT YEAR!!!
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YOUR COMMITMENT CARDS FOR THE MINISTRY GROWTH CAMPAIGN ARE DUE THIS SUNDAY!!
Please pray about it, make a decision, and then write it down on your commitment cards. Keep one for yourself and bring the other one in to put in the box in the narthex.
This is extremely important to St. John's of which you are a member!! Thank you for your support!!
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ADULT CHOIR HAS STARTED, but YOU CAN STILL JOIN THEM!!!
16 people showed up for the first rehearsal!!
They will be singing in both services this Sunday so it is important to be there this Wednesday for rehearsal.
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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CHURCH PICNIC THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8!!
Make sure you bring your life jackets if you want to get in or on the water. Mim and everyone else wants everyone to be safe as they enjoy the wonderful day!!
Also, make sure you bring a dish to share, either a vegetable, side dish, or dessert.
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!
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NEW YEAR OF SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8!!
NEW YEAR OF SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8!!
We ARE BUBBLING UP WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS THIS SUNDAY!!! Think lots of fun with Bubbles for Rally Day!!! Bubble Wrap, blowing bubbles, etc.!!!!!!!!
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:
A prayer of thanksgiving for CHARLIE FIGURA'S FRIEND, GREG NEWTON, who is getting much better after a severe MRSA infection.
For STEVE ROBINE as he recovers from his injuries after his bike accident.
For MARVIN HENDERSHOT as he goes through tests and treatments to get his blood sugar under control.
For WILMA WEIGLE as she is recovering well from surgery.
For DAVE CALLIES as he is having knee replacement surgery on Sept 17
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 treatment
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. .
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