Devotion and News: Monday, January 26, 2015

ST. JOHN'S 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 Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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DEVOTION:
 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though it was shorter.  For God said, "If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.  So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea.    Exodus 13:17-18
 
Often people will ask why?  A simple question, yet profound.  Why is God making me go through this?  Why do I have to deal with this now?  Why am I suffering as I am?  Why didn't I just do it God's way in the first place?  We can go on and on with the why questions. 
 
The answer is simple.  God is having you go through something so that you can be better off on the other side of it.  He is bringing you through the fire so you can be purified and refined.  He is bringing you around the long way so you don't change your mind and turn back when things get too hard too soon.  He is growing you according to His perfect and pure plan. 
 
It is often hardest to trust God through the tough times, but that is when we must trust Him most to do His will and bring you through it.  We want to trust Him, but in our weak and sinful state the devil is right there causing us to question and doubt.  Then, just when we are ready to give up, God gives us more grace.  He fills our cup of righteousness.  He lifts us up, dusts us off and puts us back in the game.  He prepares us for every battle, and even better, fights the fight for us when we are too weak to fight it on our own. 
 
The next time you are going through something tough, look for God's action in it?  Ask God what He is doing.  See God's hand working in ways that you would have never worked on your own.  And as you see Him working in and through you rejoice that he cares about you so much that he is doing it!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, when I am down, discouraged, disillusioned, and just plain at a loss show me Your way, lead me in Your paths, fill my cup with Your righteousness, lift me up, dust me off, and show me the wonderful things you are doing in me and through me.  Amen.
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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ: 

Who was Moses' brother that became his spokesman?  Aaron

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Why did Moses take the bones of Joseph with him when they left Egypt?

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CALENDAR:  

Mon- Confirmation 5-6; Family Night 6-7

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15

Wed- Pastor at funeral in Hannibal; Choir 7pm
Thurs- Praise Band practice 6pm; Carnival Committee meeting 6pm; FCA Worship service at HS 7pm

Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Dustin Toedebusch, 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie
Communion Assistants- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- John Fahrni  11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay readers- Sat- ????  8:30- Steve Mc Dowell; 11- Jennifer Figura
Sat Pianist- Kathy Barrow

Organist: ????
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NEWS:  Lots of new news.  Make sure you read to the end!

 

FOOD, FAITH, AND FAMILY NIGHT TONIGHT AND EVERY MONDAY NIGHT!!
Come and join us every Monday at 6pm for a great time of food, fellowship and God's Word!!  Come learn what it means to be part of a church family!

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STEAK DINNER/AUCTION TICKETS ON SALE!!
Tickets are $25 a piece!!  Raffle Tickets for the $500 drawing are also available.  1 ticket for $10 or 11 tickets for $20. 
 
It is always a BLAST!!!  Get your tickets this weekend before or after one of our worship services or contact your favorite youth to buy them from one of them.  For years this event has become known as a great place to get good deals on things and help out our youth program at the same time!! 

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WE NEED DONUTS FOR THIS COMING SUNDAY!!

No one is signed up to bring donuts (or whatever kind of treat you wanna bring).  Please volunteer!!  Maybe it could be someone new instead of someone who has brought them before!!
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WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF A DELEGATE TO OUR MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION ON JUNE 14-18 IN SPRINGFIELD, MO!!

You will represent your congregation ass we elect a new district president and other officers of the district and set direction for the next three years.  It is an honor and it is interesting to do!

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NEW ELDER GROUPS HAVE BEEN FORMED

The person assigned to be your elder may have changed!!  New lists will be posted asap.  If you need to know who your elder is before they are posted, call the church office. 

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BLUE ENVELOPES

When using the blue offering envelopes for either the Building fund or the DCE fund, please mark them accordingly.  There have been some mix ups recently.

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A NEW ST JOHN'S YELLOW PAGES TO BE PUT TOGETHER

We are attempting to collect your business cards and print them in the monthly newsletter as advertising.  It will be free to member businesses.  Many times members call and ask if there are members in the congregation that are in a certain business or profession.  People would rather do business with a church family member if possible.  Bring your cards to the church office asap as we will start this with the March newsletter. 

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SPECIAL CONCERT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 6PM!!

The Garms family, a southern gospel music group from Minnesota (I know the two don't go together, but you gotta hear them!!),  will be at St. John's on Thursday evening February 19th at 6pm!   It is a family of eight with wonderful voices and a tremendous desire to share the love of the Lord in music!  Mark your calendars right now to come on out for a night of music!!

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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS ARE IN YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES!!

Make sure you get them and use them for tax purposes, but also to take stock in how much you gave versus how much you had decided in your heart to give last year!

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YOU CAN BRIGHTEN UP THE SANCTUARY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS!!!

Altar flowers are a wonderful way to share joy at a birthday or anniversary or to honor someone's memory!  Altar flowers are $25.  Call Marilyn if you'd like to brighten up the church and honor someone you love at the same time!  456-2888!!  Or you can sign up on the flower chart in the narthex located on the bulletin board. 

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For the CHRISTOPHENE FAMILY as they were received into membership bby affirmation of faith yesterday.  They have already become an integral part of our church family!

 

For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a fall and a broken collar bone.

 

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with many health problems relating from a stroke.

 

For DANIELLE MEINE, a senior at WHS, a friend to many kids at St. john's, and a rider on Karin's bus since kindergarten, who has a very serious form of cancer.

 

For ELTON TEMME, Harold Temme and Lois Frick's brother, who has had many seizures and is dealing with many other health problems.

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .
 
For TODD PONDER, former band teacher/director and friend to many at St. John's, who suffered a massive stroke and can't do anything but move his eyes.  He is unable to breathe on his own. Here is a link to a fund that was started to help the family as they will have astronomical hospital and rehab bills for a long time to come.   At the bottom of the page it also has updates as to his progress.  http://www.gofundme.com/hp1ed8?pc=mb_em

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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