Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
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"Ignorance Is Deadly"
September 4, 2014
Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. Ephesians 4:17-18
Ignorance can be a terrible thing. That's because ignorant people do stupid things.
Now many of you may not approve of the term, "stupid things." I understand, but I also understand why a Liberian police officer in the 50,000-person slum of Monrovia might say, "This is one of the stupidest things I have ever seen in my life."
His discouraged frustration was brought about when a mob broke into an Ebola quarantine center in Liberia. They chased the patients out and then stole many of the items from the containment facility. Observers said they saw people running away with things like sheets, towels and bedding, which had been stained with blood, vomit and excrement.
That means the disease which has already taken 694 lives in that country has been let loose in a far larger community.
And if you're wondering why people would do such a thing, a number of answers have been given. The most accepted is these people believe Ebola is nothing more than a hoax.
No doubt most of you will join me in feeling sorry for these looters and their families.
Indeed, we should feel almost as sorry for them as we do for those folks who, in ignorance, refuse to be brought to faith in the forgiveness and salvation that has been won for them by the crucified and ever-living Savior.
Two-thousand years ago, God's Son was born into this world to give His life up as a ransom for sinful and condemned humanity. His teachings, His miracles, His sacrifice, along with His resurrection from the dead, prove Jesus was not a hoax. He was the Messiah to whom the prophets had pointed.
Tragically, many people still think the Scriptures, which contain the narrative of our Savior, are fake. They feel they can scoff at the Holy Spirit's invitation to salvation and live out this life, as well as the next, if there is a next life, with impunity.
To paraphrase the Liberian officer: this is one of the saddest things I have ever heard in my life.
Now there isn't much you and I can do for the folks who have exposed themselves to the Ebola virus. On the other hand, there is much that can be done for those sad, sinful souls who have turned their back on the message of salvation.
While there is still time, we can reach out to them; we can preach to them; we can tell them that there is salvation in no one else other than Jesus. We can pray that someday, in some way, the Holy Spirit will touch their hearts and bring them to faith in their Savior and Lord.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, ignorance is a terrible thing. By Your grace and power may the ignorance of the world's doubters be set aside so they may see the life which Jesus died to give them. This I ask in the Savior's Name. Amen.
In Christ I remain His servant and yours,
Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour®
Lutheran Hour Ministries
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who is the one seated on the throne with the appearance of jasper and carnelian? The Lamb (Jesus)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What does the number 7 in Revelation symbolize?
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Alzheimer's support group 1pm; PRAISE BAND PRACTICE AT 5:30!!
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat- Bible Study 4; Worship 5
Sun- RALLY DAY!!; worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11 ; PICNIC noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Zach Hoelscher 11- Hannah Johnson
Altar guild- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up-- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Mike and Sharon Spoede; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Rich Boeger
Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11am- Kailyn Blechle
8:30 Ushers- Dae WInter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Projectors- Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Panhorst; 11- ?????
Sat pianist- Barb Dreyer; Sun- Melissa Pedersen 11am--- Praise band
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NEWS:
CHURCH PICNIC THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!!!!!! WE WANT LOTS OF KIDS TO COME!!
There aren't a lot of kids signed up on the sheet! Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbor's kids, and everyone else's kids!!!
WE ARE GOING TO HAVE AN INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE AND BOUNCE HOUSE AS WELL AS A GIANT SLIP AND SLIDE FOR THE KIDS!!
Everyone will need to help with clean up at the end, but it would be good to have a few volunteers to be in charge of clean up.
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By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).
"Ignorance Is Deadly"
September 4, 2014
Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. Ephesians 4:17-18Ignorance can be a terrible thing. That's because ignorant people do stupid things.
Now many of you may not approve of the term, "stupid things." I understand, but I also understand why a Liberian police officer in the 50,000-person slum of Monrovia might say, "This is one of the stupidest things I have ever seen in my life."
His discouraged frustration was brought about when a mob broke into an Ebola quarantine center in Liberia. They chased the patients out and then stole many of the items from the containment facility. Observers said they saw people running away with things like sheets, towels and bedding, which had been stained with blood, vomit and excrement.
That means the disease which has already taken 694 lives in that country has been let loose in a far larger community.
And if you're wondering why people would do such a thing, a number of answers have been given. The most accepted is these people believe Ebola is nothing more than a hoax.
No doubt most of you will join me in feeling sorry for these looters and their families.
Indeed, we should feel almost as sorry for them as we do for those folks who, in ignorance, refuse to be brought to faith in the forgiveness and salvation that has been won for them by the crucified and ever-living Savior.
Two-thousand years ago, God's Son was born into this world to give His life up as a ransom for sinful and condemned humanity. His teachings, His miracles, His sacrifice, along with His resurrection from the dead, prove Jesus was not a hoax. He was the Messiah to whom the prophets had pointed.
Tragically, many people still think the Scriptures, which contain the narrative of our Savior, are fake. They feel they can scoff at the Holy Spirit's invitation to salvation and live out this life, as well as the next, if there is a next life, with impunity.
To paraphrase the Liberian officer: this is one of the saddest things I have ever heard in my life.
Now there isn't much you and I can do for the folks who have exposed themselves to the Ebola virus. On the other hand, there is much that can be done for those sad, sinful souls who have turned their back on the message of salvation.
While there is still time, we can reach out to them; we can preach to them; we can tell them that there is salvation in no one else other than Jesus. We can pray that someday, in some way, the Holy Spirit will touch their hearts and bring them to faith in their Savior and Lord.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, ignorance is a terrible thing. By Your grace and power may the ignorance of the world's doubters be set aside so they may see the life which Jesus died to give them. This I ask in the Savior's Name. Amen.
In Christ I remain His servant and yours, Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour®
Lutheran Hour Ministries
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who is the one seated on the throne with the appearance of jasper and carnelian? The Lamb (Jesus)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ: What does the number 7 in Revelation symbolize?
________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Thurs- Alzheimer's support group 1pm; PRAISE BAND PRACTICE AT 5:30!!
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat- Bible Study 4; Worship 5
Sun- RALLY DAY!!; worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11 ; PICNIC noon
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Zach Hoelscher 11- Hannah Johnson
Altar guild- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up-- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Mike and Sharon Spoede; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Rich Boeger
Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11am- Kailyn Blechle
8:30 Ushers- Dae WInter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Projectors- Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Panhorst; 11- ?????
Sat pianist- Barb Dreyer; Sun- Melissa Pedersen 11am--- Praise band
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
CHURCH PICNIC THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!!!!!! WE WANT LOTS OF KIDS TO COME!!
There aren't a lot of kids signed up on the sheet! Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbor's kids, and everyone else's kids!!!
WE ARE GOING TO HAVE AN INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE AND BOUNCE HOUSE AS WELL AS A GIANT SLIP AND SLIDE FOR THE KIDS!!
Everyone will need to help with clean up at the end, but it would be good to have a few volunteers to be in charge of clean up.
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NEW PRAISE BAND WILL BE PLAYING FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SUNDAY AT THE 11am SERVICE!!!!
Come and hear them play and PRAISE GOD WITH THEM!!!
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THERE IS AN EXTRA PRAISE BAND PRACTICE THURSDAY (TODAY) AT 5:30 TO GET READY FOR SUNDAY!!
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WE NEED MORE GUYS TO SIGN UP FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP Friday, Sept. 26- Sunday Sept. 28 AT MARK TWAIN LAKE!!
You don't have to stay up there all weekend. You can come for the day on Saturday and go home that night if you wish. You can just do the golf outing, the fishing, or the trap shooting. PLEASE SIGN UP!!
Go to t3mensretreat.org for all the info you will need and to sign up! It would be wonderful to get a big group of guys from St. John's to go! I never miss it.
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Kelsey updates our website weekly! Check it out!! www.stjohnwarrenton.org
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FROM YOUR QUILTERS!!! MEN ARE WELCOME TOO!!
I have a person interested in learning to quilt in the evening. Are there any more ladies that work and would be interested in setting up an evening? Also any experienced quilter that might want to work with us as an instructor helper. Please contact Pam Bueltmann 636 745 2500 or pbueltmann@centurytel.net. Lets keep this wonderful old craft going for future generations. Thanks, Pam Bueltmann
I have a person interested in learning to quilt in the evening. Are there any more ladies that work and would be interested in setting up an evening? Also any experienced quilter that might want to work with us as an instructor helper. Please contact Pam Bueltmann 636 745 2500 or pbueltmann@centurytel.net. Lets keep this wonderful old craft going for future generations. Thanks, Pam Bueltmann
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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 MARILYN FOSTER'S SISTER, MARCIE, who has an unidentified mass on the base of her spine causing her great pain.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JONAS BORCHERT (Don Nolte's grandson) as he passed away early this morning.
For BILL WOOLF as he recovers from a broken ankle.
For ED KOHRS as he will have surgery to repair his eye soon.
A prayer of thanksgiving For CHERI VERME, daughter of Lil Winter, as they are 99% sure she doesn't have cancer.
For FRANCES LAMKIN, Sandra Perricone's aunt, who is dealing with many health issues.
For FRANCES LAMKIN, Sandra Perricone's aunt, who is dealing with many health issues.
For our NATION'S MILITARY LEADERS AND SOLDIERS as they figure out what to do about the imminent threats from ISIS.
For those who are heartbroken because of the loss of a loved one or a broken relationship that God would lift them up in his arms, show them his love and remind them that all will be restored in paradise.
For MIM DUNN, as she is recovering from a fractured pelvis at home.
For the community of FERGUSON, and all of North County, as they deal with the civil unrest, rioting, and looting that continues.
For HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, who are being persecuted to the point of death for their faith.
For NANCY SPINIOLAS as she recovers from a car accident and a fall, and now also surgery to remove some skin cancer from near her eye.
For RICK SPINIOLAS as he continues to deal with pancreatic caner and the effects of the chemo on his body.
For LYNN MESSER, a friend of Jo Fahrni, who is has been missing for a month, that she will be found safe and well very soon.
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