DEVOTION: Even after this, Jeroboam did not change his evil ways, but once more appointed priests for the high places from all sorts of people. Anyone who wanted to become a priest he consecrated for the high places. The Story p. 197
Sometimes people just refuse to repent and believe. It happens every day. You can provide all the evidence that anyone would want. You can prove that Jesus really did die on a cross and really did rise from the dead. You can prove that everything that the Scriptures say is true, and if someone's heart is turned against God they will still deny Him.
Such is the case with Jeroboam. He had every opportunity to turn to God. He had proof after proof of God's existence and God gave him every chance to repent and believe. Yet, he would rather go with what the world says and turn after other gods of wood and stone.
Is there anything in your life keeping you from turning and believing in God's pure grace? Maybe it is a long held belief in something like evolution. Maybe it's that the world has told you that unborn children are not really humans. Maybe it's that you don't want to surrender to God that party lifestyle that you have so grown accustomed to. Maybe it's that you just like to be in control and have everything just the way you want it and if you give it up to God and just sit back and relax you won't be in control anymore and that really scares you. Maybe it's that if you really truly forgive someone the way God wants you to, you will lose your (make believe) power over that person and you really like holding that wrong over his or her head, because it makes you feel superior.
Whatever the case, know that these things ARE NOT God's will. What he wants is a humble, contrite, and broken heart. He wants you to surrender to him so that He can give you the real rest and peace you so desire!
SURRENDER TO HIM TODAY! Don't be like Jeroboam.
Prayer: Lord God do whatever you have to do to make me surrender today. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:
Who did Rehoboam listen to the wise and learned men or his young friends when he asked for advice about how to deal with the Israelites? His young, punk friends (who didn't know anything)
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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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Sometimes people just refuse to repent and believe. It happens every day. You can provide all the evidence that anyone would want. You can prove that Jesus really did die on a cross and really did rise from the dead. You can prove that everything that the Scriptures say is true, and if someone's heart is turned against God they will still deny Him.
Such is the case with Jeroboam. He had every opportunity to turn to God. He had proof after proof of God's existence and God gave him every chance to repent and believe. Yet, he would rather go with what the world says and turn after other gods of wood and stone.
Is there anything in your life keeping you from turning and believing in God's pure grace? Maybe it is a long held belief in something like evolution. Maybe it's that the world has told you that unborn children are not really humans. Maybe it's that you don't want to surrender to God that party lifestyle that you have so grown accustomed to. Maybe it's that you just like to be in control and have everything just the way you want it and if you give it up to God and just sit back and relax you won't be in control anymore and that really scares you. Maybe it's that if you really truly forgive someone the way God wants you to, you will lose your (make believe) power over that person and you really like holding that wrong over his or her head, because it makes you feel superior.
Whatever the case, know that these things ARE NOT God's will. What he wants is a humble, contrite, and broken heart. He wants you to surrender to him so that He can give you the real rest and peace you so desire!
SURRENDER TO HIM TODAY! Don't be like Jeroboam.
Prayer: Lord God do whatever you have to do to make me surrender today. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:
Who did Rehoboam listen to the wise and learned men or his young friends when he asked for advice about how to deal with the Israelites? His young, punk friends (who didn't know anything)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Was Rehoboam king over Israel or Judah?
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Thurs- Pastor leaves at 2pm to go to Seward, NE for DCE intern meetings
Fri- Set up for Saturday's sales
Sat- Flea Market opens 7-1; Vendor Fair, Bake Sale, and Luncheon 9-3; Bible study 4pm; worship 5pm; Little Lamb's program 6pm
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- George Pezold 11- Leah Vossen
Altar guild- Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Sharon Spoede 11- Tom and Pam Linke
Communion Assistants- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve Robine
Lay Readers- Sat- Lynn Figura; 8:30- Jennifer Figura; 11am- Kailyn Blechle
8:30 Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure
Projectors- Sat- Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- ???, 11- Siera Jaeger
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NEWS:
Sat- Flea Market opens 7-1; Vendor Fair, Bake Sale, and Luncheon 9-3; Bible study 4pm; worship 5pm; Little Lamb's program 6pm
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- George Pezold 11- Leah Vossen
Altar guild- Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Sharon Spoede 11- Tom and Pam Linke
Communion Assistants- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve Robine
Lay Readers- Sat- Lynn Figura; 8:30- Jennifer Figura; 11am- Kailyn Blechle
8:30 Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure
Projectors- Sat- Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- ???, 11- Siera Jaeger
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NEWS:
WE NEED A PROJECTOR PERSON FOR EARLY SERVICE ON SUNDAY!! Please volunteer!
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VIDEOS FROM THIS WEEKEND
8th grade confirmation and essays http://youtu.be/JpCNrDY_IJQ
Pastor's sermon from 8:30 service http://youtu.be/WfJ4nmRf8L4
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS THIS THURSDAY BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST AT 6:30am. PRAYER SERVICE BEGINS AT 7am!
Service will be done by 7:45 at the latest. Come and enjoy some prayer time with fellow Christians!
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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!!
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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TRUSTEES HAVE SCHEDULED A WORK DAY FOR SATURDAY, MAY 17!!!
List of projects:
1. finishing trim on front door
2. Fixing partition between overflow and sanctuary
3. Addressing drainage issues
4. Painting
5. Other
They have also established a volunteer list. Id you wish to tackle a project at another time, see the list posted on the bulletin board across from church office.
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T-SHIRTS FOR SALE!!!
Wonderful blaze orange t-shirts are for sale for $10 a piece to help support our board of outreach and evangelism's efforts and to raise money to provide for those in need. Pick up your size today and put your $10 in the box provided!!! They are located in the narthex (entry way) of church upstairs.
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THE STORY: CHAPTER 14 "A Kingdom Torn in Two" 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 how King Rehoboam, because of his harshness and wickedness against the people, caused a civil war and caused the kingdom to be split in two.
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER!!
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.netThank 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 freshnessPlease bring your donated to the items ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th, 2014Please put them in the church kitchen on the island or in the refrigeratorPLEASE 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 eventI 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 TurnureMILK 1 GALLON Donated by Dave & Lil Winter1/2 & 1/2 1 QUART Donated by Steve & Sandy RobineMUFFINS 3 DOZEN TOTAL 1 Dozen donated by Terry & Lynn Russell2 Dozen donated by Walt & Betty SchirrDONUTS 3 DOZEN Donated by Doug & Ruth WaltersFRUIT YOGURT 6 individual containers Donated by Dave & Linda Callies(variety - some Low Fat)BANANAS 8 TOTAL 4 Donated by Mim Dunn4 Donated by Molly HendershotBAGELS (variety) 1 DOZEN Donated by Terry McKenzieCREAM CHEESE 1 CONTAINER Donated by Terry McKenzieI CAN'T BELIEVEIT'S NOT BUTTER 2 CONTAINERS 1 Donated by Terry McKenzie1 Donated by Elaine SchauerENGLISH MUFFINS 1 DOZEN (PLAIN) 1 Dozen plain donated by Denise SchlesselmanFRUIT PRESERVES 3 JARS 1 JAR Strawberry & 1 JAR Grape donated by John & Joanne Hachtel1 JAR "NO SUGAR" Apricot donated by Lil & Dave WinterHARD BOILED EGGS 2 DOZEN 1 Dozen donated by Ken & Marilyn Foster1 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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JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!
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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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 CHERI VERME, daughter of Lil WInter, who is suffering from severe osteoporosis and has a cracked pelvis (all the way across her pelvis) because of it.
For our 8th GRADERS WHO WERE CONFIRMED Sunday that they continue to grow in the faith they have confirmed!
For FRAN WAGNER, a good friend of Sandy Robine, who has been placed on hospice care.
For TRICIA MEYER, who is dealing with ovarian cancer. She is a friend of many in our congregation.
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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