Monday, May 5, 2014

DEVOTION: "When he saw Elijah, he said to him, 'Is that you, you troubler of Israel?'  'I have not made trouble for Israel,' Elijah replied, ' But you and your father's family have.  You have abandoned the Lord's commands and have followed the Baals."  The Story, p. 203-204
 
A lot of times God's Word and the people who proclaim it are considered nuisances.  We are thought of as bothersome and troublesome, especially when we bring up the law into people's hearts.  Consider when we talk about something for instance like, living together before marriage.  We are thought of as old fashioned and not with the times.  When we confront people with this, they get offended and their family gets offended. 
 
Or consider when a pastor or the leaders of a congregation talk about money.  You can say whatever you want, but don't talk about someone's money and how he or she deals with it.  That's off limits and offensive. 
 
Ahab was the most evil king that Israel ever knew.  He worshiped and served the false god Baal, and he had an even more wicked wife named Jezebel.  Elijah was sent by God to confront Ahab in this week's chapter of The Story.  It wasn't a fun job.  Ahab didn't repent of his sins.  Yet, Elijah was still called to proclaim the whole counsel of God.  He often had to run and hide and feared for his very life on many occasions. 
 
Being a Christian and holding to the whole Word of God is not always fun.  Sometimes it means that you yourself have to take a long hard look at what you are doing and how you are living.  Other times it means that you have to confront someone else about their own sins and lives.  Don't put it off.  If God is calling you to do this he is not going to let you off the hook.  He isn't going to let it pass.  You have been called to proclaim his word!  Go and do it!
 
If you need help, come and talk to me (your pastor) about it.  I have been called by God to proclaim God's Word in every circumstance of every life within this congregation.  I will gladly walk with you and help you as you do what God has called you to do, but even more, God will walk with you every step of the way, give you every word to say, and give you protection in His mercy and grace. 
 
Prayer:  Lord God, Holy Spirit, help me to proclaim your word into every situation with gentleness and respect and with Your power.  Amen.
 
 
 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ
What did Jeroboam set up in Bethel and Dan for the Israelites to worship?  Golden calves  (sound familiar?)___________________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ: Where was Elijah from?
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Warrenton Manor worship 10am; 7-12 grade Youth 6pm
Tues- Quilters 9; Bible study 11:30
Wed- Jonesburg NH worship 10:30; Choir 7
Sat- Basement reserved 10-3; Bible study 4; worship 5
Sun- Mother's Day; worship 8:30; Sunday school and Bible class 9:45; worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Dustin Toedebusch  11- John Pezold
Altar guild- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up- John and Joanne Hachtel
Greeters- 8:30- Coleen Bottorff 11- Joan Sexton
Communion Assistants- Sat- Rich Talbert; 8:30- Rich Boeger; 11- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Tim Linke;  11am- Ian Brunson
8:30 Ushers- Scott Heitgerd, Tom Linke, Alex Heitgerd, Bob Linke
Projectors- Sat- ????, 8:30- Terry McKenzie, 11- Emily Brunson
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NEWS:
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WORKED AND PARTICIPATED IN THE VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE!!!!  It was a very successful sale!  Pastor Terry Grund won the quilt.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8am!!
Come for the great food:  biscuits, sausage gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit!!
 
Stay for the Bible study and fellowship!!
 
Please let me know if you are coming!!
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FALL MEN'S RETREAT IS SET
WHEN:  Friday- Sunday SEPT. 26-28
WHERE: Mark Twain Lake at Si Colburn Group Camp
WHAT: The theme is "Amazing Grace"
HOW MUCH: $45 for registration, housing, food, and attendance prizes; $30 for golf, $15 if you want to stay up there Thursday night; everything else on your own
Accommodations:  Group cabins, (if you are a light sleeper you may want ear plugs or you may want to bring your camper/tent), You can also rent a room at the hotel in town about 5 miles away.
Please let me know of your desire to attend. 
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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 15 "God's Messengers" IS THIS WEEK!!!

It is the stories of Elijah and Elisha and how they were given the task of proclaiming God's judgment upon the Kings of Israel. 

 

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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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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 LIBBY PAILER, who has been dealing with bronchitis and pneumonia for several weeks now.

 

For BEN FRICK, who has also been dealing with pneumonia and weakness for the last two weeks at least.

 

For EMOGENE FRYANT, friend of Marv and Molly Hendershot, who has been place on hospice care.

 

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 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.