Tuesday, June 24, 2014

DEVOTION:  In the beginning what the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the beginning.  Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.  In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.  John 1:1-4
 
We don't normally think of our parents as little kids, yet at one time they were.  They were little kids just like you and I once were.  Everyone had a beginning.  Everyone that is, except Jesus. 
 
We don't normally think of Jesus as eternal.  We think of Him as that cute little baby born in a stable and laid in a manger.  We think of him as the guy who suffered and died on the cross and rose from the dead.  Very seldom do we think of Him as the creator of the universe.  Hardly ever do we think of Him with the Father and the Holy Spirit being there from before the world began, having us in mind, and creating us as His own, that we might live under His in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. 
 
He is exactly that!  JESUS CHRIST IS ETERNAL!  He was there before the world began and He will be there throughout eternity!  From everlasting to everlasting, He is God!  That should give us comfort, because we know that throughout the ages, whatever the circumstances in this world, changing as they might be, Christ has been there through it all and has been the one constant of peace and perfection through all time!
 
He is present for you too!  He is present in you!  He is present with you!  Have comfort in that!  Know that even as you go through changes each and every day, the Lord Jesus doesn't!  He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!  His mercies are new every morning!  Great is His faithfulness!
 
Prayer:  Lord God Jesus Christ, thank You and praise You for being eternal in my life and the life of the whole world!  Amen.
 
 

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    How many years were there between the last of the O.T. prophets and the birth of Jesus? about 400
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  In what year (approximately) was Jesus born?  ( A bit harder question for today.)
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- Bible Study 4pm; worship 5; Adult Dinner at Donatelli's Bistro in Wenztville, Cocktails at 6; Dinner at 6:30
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Oliver Landwehr   11- Sam Johnson
Altar guild- Set up- Don and Dianne Hance; Clean Up-- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Greeters- 8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover ; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel ; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- ????;  11am- Jim Rahn
8:30 Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure
Projectors- Sat- Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- ????, 11- Kailyn Blechle
Sat pianist- Molly Hendershot
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NEWS:
5-12 GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY!!!!!!
Kelsey will be celebrating Christmas in June with the all of the older kids!  ALL 10-18 year olds should make every effort to attend and get to know Kelsey and get back into The Story if you've been neglecting it lately!!
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MEETING FOR THOSE GOING ON THE MINNESOTA MISSION TRIP ON MONDAY, JUNE 30 AT 6PM!!!
If you are going or are a parent of a kid who is going you are EXPECTED to be there!
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THERE IS STILL ROOM IN THE JULY 7-11 LITTLE LAMBS SUMMER CAMPS FOR 3-6 Year olds!!!  The theme for that camp is COOL SCIENCE!!  They will be doing some cool science experiments and learning all about the science of God's creation!!

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FRIENDSHIP TREKI!!  VBS IS COMING UP JULY 14-18!!  "Kid Friendly" Supper at 5:30; VBS 6-8pm 

The theme is friendship and the Bible stories will revolve around different "friend" relationships throughout Scripture!!

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RIVER CITY RASCALS BASEBALL GAME, SUNDAY, JULY 13 at 5:05 pm!!!

Box seats are $9 per person!!  Get your tickets from John Hachtel today!  Don't delay! 

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6TH ANNUAL ST. JOHN'S GOLF OUTING IS SET FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 at Country Lakes Golf Course

Flyers with all the information necessary are on the counter in the narthex. 

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THE STORY: CHAPTER 22 "The Birth of a King" IS THIS WEEK!!!

COME CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US THIS WEEK!!!

 

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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DONUT LIST NEEDS FILLING  (pun intended)!!!

 

If you are willing to sign up for a Sunday let me know by replying to this email and I will add you!!  Thanks

 

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

June 29- Jim Rahn

July 6- Cal and Betty Tameler

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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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 WENDELL ROEHRS as he recovers from surgery to remove a benign tumor from his brain stem.  He is doing well, but is a bit confused and will slowly regain all of his cognitive ability.

 

For LINDA KETTERER as she is recovering from thyroid surgery to remove her thyroid.  There was a very small amount cancer for which she will have to do a one time radiation treatment in pill form. 

 

For LIBBY PAILER, who is recovering from a broken pelvis at The Cedars in Chesterfield.

 

For ED KOHRS, as he is recovering from blood clots in his legs and lungs and as he mourns the loss of his wife as well.   

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN, as she left yesterday for her summer mission trip to the Silesian province of the Czech Republic.  Pray that all things work out well and it turns into a full time mission.

 

For KELSEY OVERBECK, as she moves this week into Denise's house and as she begins her service to the Lord here at St. John's on Sunday.

 

For LINDA CALLIES AND COLLEEN BOTTORFF as they travel to KC for the Missouri District LWML convention, for their safety and for a productive and God pleasing convention.

 

For THE STARK FAMILY as they are gong through many tough struggles right now.