Mon. April 21, 2014

DEVOTION:  When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son.  "I am about to go the way of all the earth,  So be strong, act like a man and observe what the Lord your God requires:  walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the law of Moses.   The Story, p. 176
 
"Act like a man"  what a bit of advice from David that is, huh?  What does this mean?  Well according to David it means: "being strong", walking in obedience to God, keeping his decrees and commands, etc.  It means being a good Christian example as a husband and as a father.  It means being a leader in faith!     
 
I have seen a lot of men, especially in the last few years, shirk their responsibilities as fathers and husbands in being the SPIRITUAL leaders of their families and their congregations.  Oh, they may work hard and they aren't bad guys, they even love their families, but when it comes to things like praying with their families, worship attendance, or Bible study and/or devotions, they are dropping the ball. 
 
Guess what happens.  Kids see that and they say to themselves and others, I can't wait till I don't have to go to Sunday school or confirmation class anymore.  They see their parents not participating and they think that this is the way it should be.
 
MEN, Consider this a challenge today!  Act like a man!  Pray with your kids!  Make sure they are in worship and Sunday school and make sure that YOU are too!  This is your God given responsibility, and it will ensure that you have done everything to make sure your children are believers and are in heaven with you someday!  ACT LIKE A MAN WHO LOVES JESUS!!

Prayer: Lord God, bless us as men as we fulfill our roles and husbands and fathers so that we ACT LIKE MEN!  Amen.
 
 
 

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Where did Jesus celebrate the Passover (The Lord's Supper) with his disciples?  an upper room in Jerusalem

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Solomon's mom?

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CALENDAR:

Mon- 8th grade conf. 5-6:15

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

Wed- Choir 7pm

Thurs- Confirmation questioning and reception 7pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- LWML Spring Rally at Zion, Harvester; Bible study 4pm; worship 5pm
Sun-  Worship 8:30; Sunday school and Bible Study 9:45; 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION 11am
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Patrick Schaumberg  11- Sophie Tinnin
Altar guild- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Brett and Amanda Nordwald  11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Jo Fahrni;  11am- Kailyn Blechle
8:30 Ushers- Don Hance, RIch Boeger, Don Weigle, Don Tate
Projectors- Sat- Terry McKenzie, 8:30- Sophie Tinnin, 11- Jacob Nagel
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NEWS:

THE STORY: CHAPTER 13 "THE KING WHO HAD IT ALL" IS THIS WEEK!!!

We are back at it and won't have another break for quite some time so get to reading and studying!!  Read it and learn about the rise and fall of King Solomon, how his wisdom led to his rise, but how his sin and weakness led to his downfall. 

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8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION FESTIVITIES THIS WEEK!!
1.  Last class today (Monday) 5-6:15

 

2. Questioning and Reception Thursday 7pm--- Everyone's invited

 

3. Confirmation Service Sunday 11am--- The kids will read their essays!!  Everyone's invited!

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS MAY 1 BREAKFAST IS AT 6:30AM and PRAYER SERVICE IS AT 7AM!!

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

1 GALLON    OF ORANGE JUICE

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

8         BANANAS

 

1   DOZEN     "HARD BOILED" EGGS

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

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VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!!  SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm
 
Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office.  Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for.  First come first served!! 

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JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!

The four year old class is full and there is a waiting list that people can get on if they wish. 

 

The three year old class still has several spaces available.  If you know of someone or you would like to get your own child in to this class please call the church office asap!!! 

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A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK
My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70 acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck; my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year. My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.  I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

 
Kelsey Overbeck
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TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS--  We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
 
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
 
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
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PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 250 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org.  Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries.  It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places.  Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world!  As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.


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PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

FOR JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who was able to go home on Saturday after brain surgery.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE, who is recovering well from surgery and was in church yesterday. 

 

For DAVE CALLIES, as he fell down several steps at church Friday night and hurt his knee.  (He will be ok, but is very bruised and in some pain.)

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 
 
For MARY STEMLER, a soon to be member of St. John's who is at home recovering from congestive heart failure. 

THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.


 

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