DEVOTION: "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretch the measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone-- while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy? Job 38:4-5
One of the things that gets my blood boiling more than anything as a dad is when my kids question me, my knowledge or my authority. I'm sure that most of you parents can relate to this. When we are questioned by kids who are half or even a fourth of our age we get angry. They think that they know more than we, who have lived life, made our share of mistakes and learned from them, and have years of experience and learning under our belts. It just drives me nuts.
The same was true for God with his child Job. Job and his friends began to question God's authority, his motives, and his actions when he allowed Satan to do what he did to Job. After having his ears filled with all kinds of questioning God had enough. He finally answered Job with the verse above and much more.
Notice that God doesn't really answer the his question though. He basically says, as all parents have said at one time or another, "Because I said so." No answer to Job's question of suffering was going to make Job feel better. No amount of reasoning with a man in his heartache and pain ever makes the pain go away or ever lessens the consequences of sin.
Our kids need to know who's in charge. They need to know that even though sometimes things don't make sense to them at the time what we are doing or deciding for them at the time is for their own good. In the same way, we are never going to completely understand the reason for God allowing things to happen or why certain things happen at certain times. We aren't always going to understand God's ways or His will for us. This is where faith comes in! Faith says that God works all things out for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Faith says that God knows better than I do considering what is best for me and for my life. Faith says God has it all in His hands and I am going to live with Him for all eternity in paradise.
Let us pray: Lord God, help me to have faith even in the midst of my deepest darkest questions. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: When do most scholars think that the book of Job was written? Many scholars think it was written somewhere between 2000 and 1000 B.C. while others seem to think that it took place as one of the earliest stories in history even before the flood.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How many chapters are in Job?
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One of the things that gets my blood boiling more than anything as a dad is when my kids question me, my knowledge or my authority. I'm sure that most of you parents can relate to this. When we are questioned by kids who are half or even a fourth of our age we get angry. They think that they know more than we, who have lived life, made our share of mistakes and learned from them, and have years of experience and learning under our belts. It just drives me nuts.
The same was true for God with his child Job. Job and his friends began to question God's authority, his motives, and his actions when he allowed Satan to do what he did to Job. After having his ears filled with all kinds of questioning God had enough. He finally answered Job with the verse above and much more.
Notice that God doesn't really answer the his question though. He basically says, as all parents have said at one time or another, "Because I said so." No answer to Job's question of suffering was going to make Job feel better. No amount of reasoning with a man in his heartache and pain ever makes the pain go away or ever lessens the consequences of sin.
Our kids need to know who's in charge. They need to know that even though sometimes things don't make sense to them at the time what we are doing or deciding for them at the time is for their own good. In the same way, we are never going to completely understand the reason for God allowing things to happen or why certain things happen at certain times. We aren't always going to understand God's ways or His will for us. This is where faith comes in! Faith says that God works all things out for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Faith says that God knows better than I do considering what is best for me and for my life. Faith says God has it all in His hands and I am going to live with Him for all eternity in paradise.
Let us pray: Lord God, help me to have faith even in the midst of my deepest darkest questions. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: When do most scholars think that the book of Job was written? Many scholars think it was written somewhere between 2000 and 1000 B.C. while others seem to think that it took place as one of the earliest stories in history even before the flood.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How many chapters are in Job?
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Ladies Aid noon; Choir 7pm; Newsletter deadline
Fri- Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- NO BIBLE STUDY!!; Worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11; Elder's meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Devin Miller
Altar guild- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up-- Terry McKenzie
Greeters- 8:30- John Fahrni; 11- Hendershots
Communion Assistants- Sat- Rich Boeger; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Charlie Figura
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcai Sevier; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11am- Lynn Figura
8:30 Ushers- George Hoelscher, Gary Hoelscher, Ben HOelscher, Brent Davis
Projectors- Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Panhorst; 11- Zack Hoelscher
Pianists/organists Sat- Tim Sherman; Sun- Melissa Pedersen 11am- Doug Walters
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NEWS:
Wed- Ladies Aid noon; Choir 7pm; Newsletter deadline
Fri- Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- NO BIBLE STUDY!!; Worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11; Elder's meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Devin Miller
Altar guild- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up-- Terry McKenzie
Greeters- 8:30- John Fahrni; 11- Hendershots
Communion Assistants- Sat- Rich Boeger; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Charlie Figura
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcai Sevier; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11am- Lynn Figura
8:30 Ushers- George Hoelscher, Gary Hoelscher, Ben HOelscher, Brent Davis
Projectors- Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Panhorst; 11- Zack Hoelscher
Pianists/organists Sat- Tim Sherman; Sun- Melissa Pedersen 11am- Doug Walters
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NEWS:
THERE WILL BE NO BIBLE STUDY FOR THE NEXT TWO SATURDAYS
This week I have a meeting scheduled, and next week I will be gone on the men's retreat. We will resume Saturday Bible class on Sat. Oct. 4 as we begin a new study on what the Bible says about heaven.
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LADIES AID MEETING TODAY (WEDNESDAY) AT NOON!
All women of the congregation are always welcome to attend even if just to check it out!
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GROUP BUS TRIP FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 TO TOUR THE CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND GO TO OSAGE BEACH FOR DINNER AND A CHRISTMAS SHOW AT MAIN STREET MUSIC HALL!!
They are in need of more people to sign up!! If they don't get enough people the trip will have to be canceled!! Anyone can go!
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WORK DAY AND POTLUCK COMING UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 BEGINNING AT NOON!
Meat and cheese trays, bread, and drinks will be provided!! Please sign up to come on the sign up sheet on the table int he narthex, and bring a dish to share!
Please be a part of this fun time of fellowship and work!
Below are the projects that we will be working on at church
1. Dirt work in the swaile between the Linke's property and the parking lot
2. Work on the lights at the north end of the building
3. Trim bushes around church building
4. clean out storage areas by pavilion
5. narthex flooring (pull up carpet, fix subfloor, and put down new flooring)
6. cleaning projects all around church (pews, shelves, closets, etc.)
7. Write "Thinking of You" and other encouragements to soldiers, college students, and shut ins.
There are also some projects that we will be working on at Good Shepherd in Wright City
1. parking stops need to be lined up and pinned down to keep them from moving
2. landscaping in front of building
3. Removing weeds from playground
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A NEW YEAR OF SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS BEGUN!!
Kids ages 3-18 will be going through a new, exciting, and fun curriculum based on stories from the Scriptures!! PLEASE GET YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS TO SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!
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LADIES AID MEETING TODAY (WEDNESDAY) AT NOON!
All women of the congregation are always welcome to attend even if just to check it out!
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GROUP BUS TRIP FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 TO TOUR THE CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND GO TO OSAGE BEACH FOR DINNER AND A CHRISTMAS SHOW AT MAIN STREET MUSIC HALL!!
They are in need of more people to sign up!! If they don't get enough people the trip will have to be canceled!! Anyone can go!
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WORK DAY AND POTLUCK COMING UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 BEGINNING AT NOON!
Meat and cheese trays, bread, and drinks will be provided!! Please sign up to come on the sign up sheet on the table int he narthex, and bring a dish to share!
Please be a part of this fun time of fellowship and work!
Below are the projects that we will be working on at church
1. Dirt work in the swaile between the Linke's property and the parking lot
2. Work on the lights at the north end of the building
3. Trim bushes around church building
4. clean out storage areas by pavilion
5. narthex flooring (pull up carpet, fix subfloor, and put down new flooring)
6. cleaning projects all around church (pews, shelves, closets, etc.)
7. Write "Thinking of You" and other encouragements to soldiers, college students, and shut ins.
There are also some projects that we will be working on at Good Shepherd in Wright City
1. parking stops need to be lined up and pinned down to keep them from moving
2. landscaping in front of building
3. Removing weeds from playground
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A NEW YEAR OF SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS BEGUN!!
Kids ages 3-18 will be going through a new, exciting, and fun curriculum based on stories from the Scriptures!! PLEASE GET YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS TO SUNDAY SCHOOL!!!
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COME AND CHECK OUT ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL!!
This weekend we are taking a look at Matthew, who he was and who God made him to be.
This weekend we are taking a look at Matthew, who he was and who God made him to be.
Next weekend (Sept. 28) Pastor Grund will be leading Bible study on a topic of his choice.
On Oct. 4 and 5 we will be starting a new study titled "What is heaven like?" This study will be based on the Scriptures first and foremost and we will talk about the glory we will experience and the face to face contact we will have with Jesus.
Get out of the dark and into the light when it comes to your knowledge about paradise! Come and get all your questions answered!
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PRAISE BAND COULD STILL USE MORE MUSICIANS AND SINGERS!!
If you play keyboard, guitar, or drums or you like to sing those contemporary worship songs. PLEASE COME TO PRAISE BAND PRACTICE ON TUESDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM!!! They want you there!!
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Kelsey updates our website weekly! Check it out!! www.stjohnwarrenton.org
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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 Mary Aubuchon's sister, MARCILLE FORD, who is gravely ill and may be nearing the end of her life.
For KADELYN HUSTER recovering well from surgery.
For THE FAMILY OF NORMAN TEMME as they mourn his loss today.
For LIL WINTER as she is recovering from pneumonia.
For MARY STEMLER as she fell and suffered several cracked ribs.
For thanksgiving for PETE FRENZIA who is recovering well at home from knee replacement surgery.
For thanksgiving for MIM DUNN, as she is beginning to walk again with assistance.
For BILL WOOLF as he recovers from a broken ankle. He is working with it.
For ED KOHRS as he will have surgery to repair his eye soon.
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 HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, who are being persecuted to the point of death for their faith.
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