Daily Devotion: Thursday, November 20, 2014

DEVOTION: Acts 2:37-39
³⁷ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" ³⁸ And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹ For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself."
 
Peter had been preaching to them about what they had done to Jesus either directly or indirectly. Some of them probably were there and did shout out "crucify him".  You can imagine how they would have felt when Peter preaches the law to them and tells them that they are guilty of murder.  Other were responsible for Jesus' death indirectly, because their sins were what caused Jesus to go to the cross in the first place. 
 
ONE OF THEM IS YOU!  It was your sin and my sin that caused Jesus to have to go to the cross and suffer hell (literally).   It is because of your unwillingness to worship him on Sunday that he died on the cross.  It is because of your hate and your unwillingness to forgive the person who hurt you.  It is because you keep looking at and lusting after other people instead of simply loving and caring for your spouse.  It is because of your selfishness.  It is because of your laziness.  It is because of your pride.  It is because of your love of money.  Need I go on? 
 
If you aren't cut to the heart and if you aren't brought to your knees in repentance when you hear this message then there is something else wrong with you.  WE ALL NEED TO UNDERSTAND THIS!  IT IS OUR FAULT THAT JESUS WENT TO THE CROSS!  And it is for our salvation that HE was willing to do it, because He loves us. 
 
The message hasn't changed since that instant.  When we are cut to the heart because of our sins we often cry out, "what can I do?"  The answer is always the same "repent and be baptized".  Once you are baptized believe in your baptism!  Believe in the forgiveness won for you on the cross and imparted to you at your baptism and every time you hear the good news!  Your sins have been washed away.  You are forgiven!  Rejoice!
 
Repentance means a turn around, a complete 180.  How are you going to turn around from your sin today?  Of what do you need to repent?  Repent and believe the good news!  JESUS PAID THE PRICE FOR ALL YOUR SINS!  Stop living in them and rejoice in Christ! 
 
Prayer:  Lord God, thank you for taking the penalty of eternal death and judgment that I deserve.  Cause me to repent and amend my sinful life so that I may live securely and peacefully in your forgiveness.  Amen.

 

 

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TODAY'S QUIZ:   Who was the first person to preach a sermon at Pentecost?

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CALENDAR:

Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30

Fri- Vendor Fait set up 5-7pm; December newsletter deadline
Sat- Vendor Fair 8am-2pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11; voter's meeting
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Isabella Linstruth
Altar guild- Set up- Don and Dianne Hance; Clean Up-- Cheryl Bettlach and Betty Schirr
Greeters- 8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg; 11- ??????
Communion Assistants- Sat- Don Turnure; 8:30- John Hachtel; Steve Robine
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone , 8:30- Amber Vossen, 11- Kailyn Blechle
8:30 Ushers- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Projectors- Sat-- Pam Bueltmann; Sun 8:30 Kailyn Blechle   11-- Cara Klaustermeier
Pianists/organists Sat- Kathy Barrow;  Sun- Melissa Pedersen  11am- Videos
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NEWS:

ST. JOHN'S NEW MISSION STATEMENT

 

As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing....

UP in God's Word and Sacraments

OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual needs

TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ

 

Memorize it!  Get used to it!  Live it!  It is YOUR mission statement as a member of St. John's Lutheran Church!

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A VOLUNTEER IS NEEDED TO BE A DELEGATE TO THE MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION IN SPRINGFIELD, MO JUNE 14-16

All voting members (men or women) are eligible.  In order for our congregation to have a complete voice we need to have complete representation!  Please call me or reply to this email if you would like to serve your church in this way!!

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THESE ARE OUR LEADERSHIP NEEDS IN ORDER TO FILL OUR RESPONSIBILITIES ACCORDING TO THE CONSTITUTION

 

One person for elder-  (Randy Fischer has volunteered to be an elder!  We still need one more to get back to where we should be.)

1. Assist the pastor in the spiritual matters of the congregation.

2. Consider complaints and grievances according to Matthew 18:15-18

3. Make every effort to get inactive members back to worship and supporting the church as they have pledged to God to do.

4.  See to it that all worship is held in an orderly and joyful manner.

5. Prepare a list of candidates during a vacancy.

6. Consider salary and benefits for all staff and make recommendations.

7. Consider those who are eligible for membership.

8. Be a good Christian example with regular worship and Bible study attendance and in their Christian conduct and conversation.

 

 One person for board of trustees--
1. Be authorized to select custodial employees
2. Be concerned with the well being of all real and personal property
3. Maintain such properties
4. Keep congregation informed as to the state of such properties
5. Keep the congregation properly insured
6. Set all policies and fees for rental and use of property.
7. Enlist work crews for special repairs and improvements. 
 
 
Vice President--  (Vacant for last two years)
1. The VP shall occupy a seat on the church council and preside at all its meetings (They meet on every month in which there is not a voter's meeting (7 meetings in all as we do not meet in December). 
2. During absence of the president, the vp shall perform the duties of the office of president.  In the event of a vacancy on the office of president, the vp shall succeed to the office for the remainder of the term.  In such an instance the office of vp shall be filled by presidential appointment. 
3. The vp shall be an example of Christian conduct and conversation, including regular attendance at Sunday worship and Bible study.  

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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 JEFF WINN as he recovers from surgery to remove an abscessed tooth. 

 

For SAFETY, PEACE, AND THAT COMMON SENSE AND COOLER HEADS PREVAIL in the trouble in Ferguson.

 

 A prayer of thanksgiving For good news for CARA KLAUSTERMEIER her indented rib cage is not affecting her heart! 

 

For the CLODFELTER FAMILY AND THEIR FRIENDS, as a month ago they lost an infant daughter and this past Friday they lost their teenage son.  

 

For dear friends of the Perricones, the  HUBBS FAMILY, Leslie is having shoulder surgery on the 18th and  Mark is donating a kidney to his son Trevor and the transplant will take place on the 20th.

 

For ROSETTA JONES who fell and broke her wrist and is recovering from surgery on it.

 

For TONY VERME who fell and broke his hip and was having seizures after his surgery.

 

For BEVERLY WAALEN who has been placed on hospice care and is nearing the end of her earthly life.

 

 

For THOSE IN DANGER, THOSE SUFFERING, AND THOSE MOURNING THE LOSS OF LOVED ONES DUE TO EBOLA, that the Lord would find a cure and an antidote for it.

 

For OUR CONTINUED FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND SPEECH in the United States, that we would continue to be able to freely speak the truth even in the face of opposition.

 

For our NATION'S MILITARY LEADERS AND SOLDIERS as they figure out what to do about the imminent threats from ISIS.

 

For MILLIONS OF CHRISTIANS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, who are being persecuted to the point of death for their faith. 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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