DEVOTION: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." The Story p.179
Who has the last word in your life? Is it your wife, your husband, your kids? When it comes to making decisions or to believing a certain thing do you go by what you think or what God's Word says? Here's an even better question: when your thoughts and ideas don't quite mesh with God's Word and His will do you try to make God's Word fit your ideas or do you make your ideas and understanding fit God's Word?
This week we are looking at the story of Solomon. Solomon asked for wisdom and God gave it to him, but when it came to women, specifically foreign, unbelieving women, Solomon rejected God's direction and forwent God's will. He let his eyes, his mind, and his lust take control of his actions when it came to his relationships with women and refused to do God's will which all along was to have just one wife.
Is there an area of your life that you have refused to give up to the Lord's will? Maybe it is with a certain relationship. Maybe it is with a certain addiction. Maybe it is your finances. Maybe it is with your worship life. Everyone has at least one area in his or her life that hasn't been totally surrendered to God. When that area isn't surrendered it becomes more and more complicated and more and more of a problem. When that area is surrendered there is a sense of peace and rest in it that isn't experienced in any other way.
I urge you to get on your knees today and surrender your whole life to God, every part of it. Don't leave anything out or hold anything back. You will be blessed when you do!
Prayer: Lord God, help me to remember that the fear of you is the beginning of wisdom so that I don't become a fool and despise your wisdom and instruction. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Solomon's mom? Bathsheba (Solomon wasn't the first son born to her and David though. The first one died as a consequence of their adultery.
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)
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Who has the last word in your life? Is it your wife, your husband, your kids? When it comes to making decisions or to believing a certain thing do you go by what you think or what God's Word says? Here's an even better question: when your thoughts and ideas don't quite mesh with God's Word and His will do you try to make God's Word fit your ideas or do you make your ideas and understanding fit God's Word?
This week we are looking at the story of Solomon. Solomon asked for wisdom and God gave it to him, but when it came to women, specifically foreign, unbelieving women, Solomon rejected God's direction and forwent God's will. He let his eyes, his mind, and his lust take control of his actions when it came to his relationships with women and refused to do God's will which all along was to have just one wife.
Is there an area of your life that you have refused to give up to the Lord's will? Maybe it is with a certain relationship. Maybe it is with a certain addiction. Maybe it is your finances. Maybe it is with your worship life. Everyone has at least one area in his or her life that hasn't been totally surrendered to God. When that area isn't surrendered it becomes more and more complicated and more and more of a problem. When that area is surrendered there is a sense of peace and rest in it that isn't experienced in any other way.
I urge you to get on your knees today and surrender your whole life to God, every part of it. Don't leave anything out or hold anything back. You will be blessed when you do!
Prayer: Lord God, help me to remember that the fear of you is the beginning of wisdom so that I don't become a fool and despise your wisdom and instruction. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Solomon's mom? Bathsheba (Solomon wasn't the first son born to her and David though. The first one died as a consequence of their adultery.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Besides Proverbs what other books did Solomon write?
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CALENDAR:
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- 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:
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
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!!
The only items yet needed are the following:
3 DOZEN DONUTS (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)
8 BANANAS
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!!
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
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.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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 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.
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.
THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.
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