Thursday, May 22, 2014

DEVOTION:  "The word of the Lord came to me saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. The Story 237
 
Here, as in so many other places in Scripture, God is reminding Ezekiel, and for that matter us, that He is the one who made us.  He formed us.  From the beginning of time and even before it, even before we were a twinkling in our mother's eye, He KNEW US!
 
If there is anyone who knows us better than we know ourselves it is God.  He knows everything there is or will ever be to know about us, and He still loves us! 
 
I know, for myself, that there are so many times during the day when I think I am in control of my life.  I think to myself that if just do this or that or fix this or that, or stop doing this or that, everything will be fine.  Then another trouble comes up or another sin gets committed and I realize that everything isn't fine, in fact nothing is fine apart from Christ. 
 
God knew us.  He knew we would sin.  He knew that sin cannot go unpunished.  He knew that there was a need for a Savior or that we would die forever.  He loved us too much for that to happen so He sent His Son in our place. 
 
Realize how much God know you today and act in accordance!  Fall down on your face like Ezekiel did in the presence of Almighty God and confess your sins, acknowledging His Lordship in your life! 
 
Prayer: Lord God, help me to realize that you are right here with me and you know EVERYTHING about me and still love me.  Amen.  
 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    Who was the last king of Judah before they went into captivity?  Zedekiah

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the King of Babylon who took the Jews captive?

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CALENDAR:

Fri- Newsletter assembly 9am
Sat- Bible study 4; worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Rebecca Bettlach  11- Kailyn Blechle
Altar guild- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean Up-- Cheryl Bettlach and Betty Schirr
Greeters- 8:30- Brett and Amanda Nordwald 11- Mike and Naomi Johnsons
Communion Assistants- Sat- Don Turnure; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Steve Robine
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer;  11am- Steve Robine
8:30 Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Projectors- Sat- Tony and Sandra Perricone, 8:30- Terry Mc Kenzie, 11- Oliver Landwehr
Sat pianist- Barb Dreyer
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NEWS:

 

SUNDAY'S SERMON

Check it out, especially if you didn't make it to worship Sunday!
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2xo0f5CkhE

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KELSEY OVERBECK (OUR DCE INTERN) WILL BE INDUCTED ON SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd!!  There will be a potluck at noon to welcome her!

1. Due to much concern about starting on Father's Day her induction and start date has been moved back a week. 

 

2. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex that you will be there and be bringing a dish to share.

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THE STORY: CHAPTER 17 "The Kingdom's Fall" IS THIS WEEK!!!

Read all about the captivity of Judah by Babylon and see yourself in the people of Judah.

 

PLEASE KEEP UP WITH YOUR READINGS AND COME TO BIBLE STUDY!!  I know it is difficult, but make time!  It is very important!

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WHY AM I BIKING ACROSS KANSAS????
I greatly value and appreciate our relationship and want to let you know I have taken on the physical challenge with 23 other riders from LeadaChild and around 800 other bikers, of biking across the state of Kansas to raise awareness and financial support for LeadaChild CCCS.

 

Pray that I make it. Emoji I will be biking June 11-13, and going about 220 miles, the rest of the group will be biking the whole week and going a total of 550 miles.  If you are interested in seeing what and where we will be biking go to: www.bak.org

 

As you may know, LeadaChild provides Christian education to over 26,000 children in 30 countries. The website is: www.leadachild.org.  Would you consider sponsoring my ride by sending in a check directly to CCCS or you can give the money to me and I will get it to the right place. Make checks out to CCCS, 1000 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS. 66604. 

 

Any amount will make an impact, but our 23 bikers for LeadaChild CCCS is trying to raise $100,000 and I am trying to raise $25,000.   I currently have $5,650 raised toward that goal. A long ways to go however,

 

With the Lord anything is possible, even a big old lug like me making it across Kansas.

 

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29: 11

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DONUT LIST NEEDS FILLING  (pun intended)!!!

Please consider bringing donuts, muffins, or another kind of treat for our fellowship time.  Here are the dates:

May 25- Terry McKenzie

June 1-

June 8- Dave and Linda Callies

June 15-

June 22-

June 29-

July 6-

July 13-

July 20-

July 27-

Aug 3-

Aug 10-

Aug 17-

Aug 24-

Aug 31-

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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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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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PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

For LISA RAUSCH'S MOM, Mrs. Sutor, as she undergoes surgery today.

 

For CHARLES HARGROVE, Dave's dad, who is in hospital with heart issues.

 

For ED KOHRS, who is recovering from cancer surgery on his face and mouth.  He is at Delmar Gardens in Fenton and is doing very well.

 

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 placed 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. 

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