REVISED: Mon. April 14, 2014

FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE INFO ABOUT THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER.  Please check below. 

DEVOTION:  But who am I and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this?  Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.   The Story p. 172
 
It is always good to remember that all good gifts, in fact all that we are and have comes from the Lord's hand.  He is our sole provider and our SOUL provider! 
 
When you start getting angry because you don't have "enough" and your belly is still full, your house is still there, and your health is still ok, THANK GOD instead. 
 
When you think that the whole world is against you even though it may be just one or two people and the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY IS FOR YOU, realize that no one can stand against you. 
 
When you are complaining about your circumstances in life, whatever they may be, always remember that God is with you in your circumstances, and that he will carry you through those circumstances. 
 
Also remember that when you have a house, 20% of the world doesn't.  When you have food in your cupboards and pantries much of the world doesn't.  The Lord says, "To those whom much is given, much is expected."  
 
You have been given much!  GIVE MUCH!
 
Even if you have nothing in the way of material wealth you are one of the richest people in the world in spiritual wealth because you have been given every spiritual blessing in Christ!  REJOICE IN THIS TRUTH THIS HOLY WEEK!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, who are we that you have blessed us so generously?  You have given us everything we need to support this body and life and so much more!  You have especially given us, mercy, life and salvation.  Give us generous hearts like yours that are always ready and willing to give out of the bounty you have given to us.  Amen.
 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    Which of David's sons was caught in a tree by his hair?  Absalom

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  What son of David would be the one to build the temple?

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CALENDAR:

Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; Council meeting 7pm

Wed- Ladies Aid w/ Mite boxes noon; May newsletter deadline

Thurs- Maundy Thursday worship 6:30

Fri- Good Friday worship 6:30
Sat- NO WORSHIP
Sun-  Sunrise worship 6:30; Breakfast 8; Easter Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- Maundy Thursday Siera Jaeger; Good Friday Hannah Johnson; 6:30- Devin Miller  10- Jacob Nagel
Altar guild- Set up- Maundy Thursday Lucille Luebke; Good Friday- Terry McKenzie; Clean up- Maundy Thursday- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer; Easter Sunday:  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt,  Clean up- Lois Boeger
Greeters- Easter- 6:30- Randy and Patty Sweet  10- Charlie and Lynn Figura
Communion Assistants- Maundy Thursday- (All ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE); Easter- 6:30- Rich Talbert  10- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- 6:30- Randy Sweet;  11am- Lynn Figura
8:30 Ushers- Maundy Thursday-- Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover; Good Friday- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Walt Schirr; Easter- 6:30- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte; 10am- Figura Family 
Projectors- Maundy Thursday- Terry McKenzie; Good Friday- Kailyn Blechle; 6:30- Julie Schaumberg  10- Terry McKenzie
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NEWS:

GO SEE A MOVIE!!!  "GOD'S NOT DEAD" is an excellent movie for a Christian to go and see!! 

I HAVE SEEN IT TWICE AND WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IT ON KFUO NEXT MONDAY!  It is a great movie for both those who like ot think and those who just like a good dramatic movie. 

 

Check it out at http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/  It is playing in Warrenton at 4:05 and 7pm this week. 

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WE WILL NOT BE STUDYING THE STORY THIS WEEK IN LIEU OF HOLY WEEK AND THE CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD'S DEATH AND RESURRECTION!!!

 

If you want to get ahead or get caught up we will be studying chapter 13 "The King Who Had It All" the weekend of the 27th.

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HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Maundy Thursday- worship (with holy communion)6:30

 

Good Friday- worship 6:30

 

(No worship on Saturday)

 

Resurrection Sunday- worship 6:30am; breakfast 8am; Easter Egg Hunt 9am; worship 10am
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LADIES AID MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY AT NOON!!!  PLEASE BRING YOUR MITE BOXES. 

All women of the congregation are invited to attend!  No lunch provided, but dessert will be provided.

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

 It is that time of year (ALREADY) again!  The National Day of Prayer is coming up THURSDAY - MAY 1, 2014.

 

St. John's will, once again, host a community prayer service for that day.  As in all the previous years, there will be a CONTINENTAL STYLE BREAKFAST in the church overflow area prior to the service.

 

So many of our church family have generously donated the breakfast items requested by our outreach board and that is one of the reasons it has been such a success and grown in attendance since we began hosting this great time of fellowship and prayer.

 

Please look for a sign up sheet in the narthex when you come to worship beginning this week MAUNDY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY AND RESURRECTION SUNDAY! (He is risen indeed! Alleluia! - just love hearing that)

 

The sign up sheet will have the items needed (and the amounts of each item). 

 

Please sign your name on the line provided next to each item you can donate - along with the amount of the items.  Please note that each person does not have to provide all the items of each category.  For EXAMPLE, if there are 3 dozen donuts noted, 3 people could actually each donate 1 dozen donuts.   This makes it more affordable and allows more people to be involved in helping.

 

For maximum freshness (especially of perishables & non-refrigerated items), we request that items be brought to church on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 and put in the church basement kitchen.  Please mark the donated items clearly:  FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST.  This helps because, with the breakfast beginning at 6:30 AM on Thursday, May 1st, we need to set up and get most things ready on Wednesday early evening.

 

We will also be posting updates as to items "spoken for" and what is "still needed" via Pastor K's email newsletter.  The sign up sheet will be kept updated and in the narthex.

 

If you have ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL, please CALL SANDY ROBINE at 636-456-4147 or to her email at snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

As in years past, you all have been so quick to respond and so generous with your donations, please sign up soon because that list fills up rapidly!

 

This is always a great time of fellowship and a wonderful way to meet your Christian neighbors in Warrenton.  Even if you are not able to donate items, please mark your calendars and plan to attend breakfast and prayers.  Most times folks stay after the prayer service for that 2nd cup of coffee and fellowship.  It has been a blessing for me to help with this special day here in our community.  Hope to see you all there!

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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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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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WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR OFFERING DEDUCTED AUTOMATICALLY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT???
The church council is researching an automatic electronic funds transfer option for members who wish to have their regular offerings deducted directly from their bank account.  We would like to get a "feel" of whether or not enough members would be interested and willing to participate in this option.  Please contact the church office or Alan Hofeldt directly if you think you would be a candidate for this service. 
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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 supposed to have yet another surgery this past weekend but was postponed to today.  The surgery is to remove another cancerous tumor.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE, who will be having surgery Wednesday morning.

 

For the family of JESUS PARIDO, a junior at WHS who was killed in a car accident this past weekend.  He is a friend to many kds and teachers in the congregation.  

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 
 
For OUR CONGREGATION as we continue to grow very rapidly and as we love our community with the love of Christ.
 
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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