Thurs, April 24, 2014

DEVOTION:  Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.  Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.  The Story p. 180
 
What is a Christian's job?  What is your purpose in life?  Jesus put it this way.  "A new command I give you, LOVE EACH OTHER.  As I have loved you so you must LOVE ONE ANOTHER."  The wisest man in the world said the same thing when he said, "Let love and faithfulness never leave you". 
 
What happens when you let love and faithfulness leave?  Bad things happen.  Strife rises up.  You become bitter, angry, and selfish.  The people around you are effected by your selfishness.  You do stupid things out of your selfishness and anger.  Things just don't go right, and your witness to Christ is gone.   Nothing good ever comes out of your self righteousness and anger.  Really, the only one who has righteous and justified anger against another person because of their sin is Jesus himself.  Because, with the same law that you judge others you also judge yourself! 
 
So love one another!  If you are angry with someone today try to love him or her instead.  Realize that they are sinners just like you and that they will always make mistakes.  If your life isn't going quite right it might be your lack of love.  Stop thinking about yourself and start thinking of the others around you who need your love.  Then love them with acts of love!
 
It sounds too easy, but it's just that simple!  As Christ has loved you so you MUST love one another.  That is the only way life in this world truly works. 
 
Prayer: Lord help me to love today.  Amen.
 

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  How long did Solomon reign as king? 40 years

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who became king after Solomon?

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CALENDAR:

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- Jacob Nagel
8:30 Ushers- Don Hance, RIch Boeger, Don Weigle, Don Tate
Projectors- Sat- Terry McKenzie, 8:30- Julie Schaumberg, 11- ?????
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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. Questioning and Reception Thursday 7pm--- Everyone's invited

 

2. 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!!

OK...The list is COMPLETE for the National Day of Prayer Breakfast!!!! 

 

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH, ONCE AGAIN!

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

 

Thank you all so much for helping to make this National Day of Prayer Breakfast such a special day for all of us in the community.  Hope to see many of you there that day, May 1 at 6:30 AM.  It should be easy, now that we all are in "practice" making it to our Easter morning worship at 6:30!!

 

 

 

For maximum freshness

Please bring your donated to the items ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th, 2014

Please put them in the church kitchen on the island or in the refrigerator

 

PLEASE clearly mark your items "FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST"

so the prayer breakfast items don't get mixed up with the Ladies Aid items for their event

 

I will be setting up on Wednesday (early evening) in the overflow area of the church.

 

 

The donated items are as follows:

 

ORANGE JUICE                        1 GALLON                                                     Donated by Don & Wanda Turnure

 

MILK                                            1 GALLON                                                     Donated by Dave & Lil Winter

 

1/2 & 1/2                                      1 QUART                                                        Donated by Steve & Sandy Robine

 

MUFFINS                                    3 DOZEN TOTAL                                        1 Dozen donated by Terry & Lynn Russell

                                                                                                                              2 Dozen donated by Walt & Betty Schirr

 

DONUTS                                    3 DOZEN                                                       Donated by Doug & Ruth Walters

              

FRUIT YOGURT                       6 individual containers                             Donated by Dave & Linda Callies

                                                    (variety - some Low Fat)

 

BANANAS                                 8 TOTAL                                                        4 Donated by Mim Dunn

                                                                                                                             4  Donated by Molly Hendershot

 

BAGELS (variety)                    1 DOZEN                                                        Donated by Terry McKenzie

                     

CREAM CHEESE                   1 CONTAINER                                               Donated by Terry McKenzie

 

I CAN'T BELIEVE

IT'S NOT BUTTER                 2 CONTAINERS                                            1 Donated by Terry McKenzie

                                                                                                                              1 Donated by Elaine Schauer

 

ENGLISH MUFFINS              1 DOZEN (PLAIN)                                          1 Dozen plain donated by Denise Schlesselman

 

FRUIT PRESERVES             3 JARS                                                             1 JAR Strawberry & 1 JAR Grape donated by John & Joanne Hachtel

                                                                                                                               1 JAR "NO SUGAR" Apricot donated by Lil & Dave Winter

 

HARD BOILED EGGS           2 DOZEN                                                         1 Dozen donated by Ken & Marilyn Foster

                                                                                                                               1 Dozen leftover from Easter breakfast       -    Marilyn will boil both dozen.

  

Thanks again so very much to each and every one of you!

 

 

 

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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 220 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 TRICIA MEYER, who is dealing with ovarian cancer.  She is a friend of many in our congregation.

 

For DENNIS ORF, 12 year old boy who has a bad head and brain injury from a 4 wheeler accident last Friday and is slowly recovering.  He is awake and doing much better today.   

 

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 

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