Wednesday, May 14, 2014

DEVOTION: "How long will you limp between two opinions?  If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him."  The Story p. 204
 
So many people, including many Christians, even members of St. John's, are limping between two opinions when it comes to God and His Word.  They want to follow God's Word completely, but they have trouble, because what they have been taught by the world about things like evolution, sexuality, and many other things do not agree with what the world says.  So they are torn.  They don't want to believe that what they have been taught and believed for so long is wrong, but they don't want to distrust the Scriptures either. 
 
What to do?  I know!  Why not go by what has been proven for centuries to be the truth?  Why not go by what has stood the test of time?  Why not go by GOD'S WORD?!!  It seems like a no brainer... An Almighty, Supreme, All Knowing, All Present God VS. A fallible,  incorrect, imperfect sinner.  Guess who I'm going to choose?
 
It's not easy.  It may mean that you have to challenge and even lose some friendships .  It may mean that you may have to get rid of some very long held beliefs.  It may mean that you may have to turn all the way around from where you were going so that you can turn to God.  Let me assure you!!  IT IS WORTH IT!
 
Nothing gives you more comfort and peace than knowing and abiding by the real truth.  Nothing gives you more satisfaction than living for someone and something other than yourself.  Nothing else will get you to eternal life!  Jesus is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE.  No one comes to the Father except through Him! 
 
Quit limping!  Commit your ways to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will direct your paths! 
 
Prayer: Lord God make me surrender to you that you may move me in the right direction.  Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How many years did the Assyrians lay siege to Samaria? 3

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was King of Judah when Israel was taken into captivity?

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CALENDAR:

Wed- VBS meeting 6pm; Choir 7; JUNE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Fri- Bible Study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- WORK DAY AT CHURCH 8-noon; Bible study 4; worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school and VOTER'S MEETING 9:45; worship 11; Fellowship gathering at Schirrs 7pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Zoe Pezold  11- Jacob WInn
Altar guild- Set up- Don and Dianne Hance; Clean Up-- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp 11- Josh and Angie Scott
Communion Assistants- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Jim Rahn
Lay Readers- Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Steve McDowell;  11am- Jacob Nagel
8:30 Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Projectors- Sat- Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- Julie Schaumberg, 11- Sam Johnson
Sat pianist- Barb Dreyer
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NEWS:

VBS MEETING TONIGHT AT 6PM!!

All who are interested in helping with Vacation Bible School should be at this meeting!!

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OPEN BUILDING PROGRAM MEETING MONDAY, MAY 19 AT 7PM

This is a time to learn a bit about the history of the building program and where we currently stand.  It will also be a tie for you to present your ideas about how to move forward and maybe get it done quicker, as well as ask any questions you may have.

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BACCALAUREATE SERVICE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS AT 7PM ON THURSDAY.

All graduating seniors and their families are encouraged to attend.  Everyone is invited. 

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TRUSTEES HAVE SCHEDULED A WORK DAY FOR THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17 BEGINNING AT 8am!!!
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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VOTER'S MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45!!!

Come and hear about the many things we are working on and the progress and growth the church is experiencing!

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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 16 "The Beginning of the End of the Kingdom of Israel" IS THIS WEEK!!!

Read all about the downfall of Israel which is the direct result of their sins of idolatry. 

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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 my mom, DEBBY KLAUSTERMEIER, as she recovers from surgery today. She is at home and doing fine.

 

For ED KOHRS, who is recovering from cancer surgery on his face and mouth.

 

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.

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