Numbers 6:1-5 The Nazirite Vow
6 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 "Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When either a man or a woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite,[a] to separate himself to the Lord, 3 he shall separate himself from wine and strong drink. He shall drink no vinegar made from wine or strong drink and shall not drink any juice of grapes or eat grapes, fresh or dried. 4 All the days of his separation[b] he shall eat nothing that is produced by the grapevine, not even the seeds or the skins. 5 "All the days of his vow of separation, no razor shall touch his head. Until the time is completed for which he separates himself to the Lord, he shall be holy. He shall let the locks of hair of his head grow long.
A Nazirite was one who was set apart for the Lord's work. Samson was a Nazirite. Samuel was a Nazirite. And John the Baptist was a Nazirite. They were all set apart by God even before they were born. It was an honor to be a Nazirite. When you were a Nazirite you were considered holy.
There were some outward signs that a Nazirite was set apart. The first that he was to separate himself from wine and strong drink. The other was that he was never to cut his hair or his beard. No razor was to be used on any part off his body. I'm not sure what this all has to do with being set apart except that it is noticeable.
What are the marks of being set apart as a Christian. How about the sacraments? Being washed with water and Word is most definitely an outward mark. Eating Christ's body and drinking Christ's blood are definitely an outward mark of being set apart.
There are also inward symbols that work their way out. We call them the fruits of the Holy Spirit living in you. They are definite signs of a Christian being set apart. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control are all marks of the Christian. FORGIVENESS IS THE BIGGEST MARK. Where there is Jesus there is the forgiveness of sins.
I urge you to show that you are set apart by your forgiveness, both the forgiveness given to you by Jesus as well as the forgiveness that flows from you to others by the power of the Holy Spirit!
Let us pray: Lord, make your marks in me to be seen by others that they might know Your love. Amen.
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MISSION STATEMENT: What were the people to do with the land every seventh (Sabbath) year? Leviticus 25 the seventh year of the seventh year of the sabbatical is called shmita and that year the land is to lie fallow. Nothing to be planted or harvested for that year. (Thanks Dianne)
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Today's QUIZ: What are the purification regulations for a woman who has given birth to a son? How is it different for a daughter?
Purification after childbirth, Leviticus 12:2-5 A woman who gives birth to a son will be ceremonially unclean for 7 days, just as
she is unclean during her monthly period. On the 8th day the boy is circumcised. Then the woman must wait 33 days
to be purified from her bleeding. She must not touch anything sacred or go the sanctuary until the days of her purification
are over. If she give birth to a daughter, for two weeks the woman will be unclean, as during her period. Then she must
wait 66 days to be purified from her bleeding. For boys the period of uncleanness is 40 days, but for a girl it is 80 days.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Karate 5:30; Praise Band practice 6-8pm
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am; 30 Hour famine begins at noon; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm; Famine ends at 6pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Cara Klaustermeier , 11- Bella Linstruth
Ushers- Sun- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies, Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Bob Linke 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay readers- Sat- ????? 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Kailyn Blechle
Sat Pianist- Molly Hendershot
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Sat- Terry McKenzie; Sun 8:30 Sophie Tinnin 11- Perricone
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NEWS:
30 HOUR FAMINE COMING UP TOMORROW THROUGH SATURDAY, Feb 27-28
We stop eating at noon on Friday and don't eat again until 6pm on Saturday! During that time we will have a lock in, do a couple service projects, and sleep!!!
The fasting part is to raise money for World Vision which provides food, medical supplies, and rigs for drilling for water wells in many Third World Countries.
Please consider donating to this cause by replying to this email or by donating to your favorite junior or senior high youth!!
YOUTH MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO BEE A PART OF IT
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FROM DENISE SCHLESSELMAN
I hope you are enjoying a good day. It's "spring" break here for the schools in the area in the Czech Republic. As a result I finally got around to taking care of some business. There's a new blog post or two, some new pictures on my share site, and the newsletter is done. My LCMSpage has also been updated to reflect where I'm living.. I'll also do a bit of traveling which I'll share more about another time. Enjoy the rest of your week.
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Special Voters Meeting Concerning our Building Project, Sunday March 15th, 12:30pm
(Immediately following the late service.) Let your voices be heard!!! We will begin with a potluck meal. Please bring a dish or two to share!
We will be discussing the following:
1. Where we have been.
2. Where we want to go.
3. The roadblocks we have encountered, and ways to deal with these roadblocks.
4. Forming a planning committee to move forward
5. Forming a finance committee to provide checks and balances as we move forward
Join us to share your own positive ideas concerning our future building project and the direction it is heading. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate!!!
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DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD? ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register online and have it swiped each time you shop.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!! OUR FIRST ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 2015!!!
We are looking for ideas for carnival games and also donations of carnival game prizes for the vent. Please donate prizes into the cardboard box in the narthex. Also, if any one has an idea for a carnival game, or a game itself they would like to donate please contact Joanna Hoelscher at 636-485-0635 or Karla Christophene at 314-397-1375.
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NOTES FROM THE TRUSTEES
1. If you see (or hear) a property item that needs fixing, tell one of your trustees or let Marilyn know in the office. We have plenty of guys who have the ability to do the work necessary!
2. A WORK DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 28!! 8am-noon!! Mark your calendars and gather your tools!!
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WE NEED READERS FOR HOLY WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOTH FOR NARRATION AND FOR DRAMATIC PARTS OF VOICES OF PEOPLE FROM THE SCRIPTURES ARE NEEDED FOR HOLY WEEK!!
Here are the parts:
Narrator
Luke
John
Pontius Pilate
Jesus
Our choir is doing a Cantata (a compilation of songs and readings) beginning with Palm Sunday and going through to Easter. They need some readers to be a part of this!! If you'd be willing to help in this way please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061
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THE CHOIR NEEDS YOU FOR LENT AND ESPECIALLY HOLY WEEK!!!
The choir is preparing a cantata for Holy Week and Easter. Parts of it will be presented at 3 different services (Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday). It would be wonderful to have some additional voices. If you enjoy singing, please consider joining the choir from now until Easter. You will be blessed by it! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 in the balcony.
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TRAVELING FELLOWWSHIP GROUP TRIP TO THE CLYDESDALE FARM AND THE JEFFERSON CITY STATE PENITENTIARY ON SATURDAY APRIL 11!!
We will visit the Warm Springs Ranch, World headquarters of the Budweiser Clydesdale OPERATION. After the tour of the ranch and some refreshments compliments of Budweiser, we will enjoy lunch at Settler's Inn. After that we are on to Jeff City for a tour of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary. An ICE CREAM BREAK us scheduled at Central dairy to round out the day. Reservations and tickets have to be purchased so it is NECESSARY that you SIGN UP NOW!!! Complete cost will be determined by number of people going.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For DAVE KOHRS who will begin chemo treatment as his cancer from a few years ago has returned.
Prayer of Thanks For EZRA LOWE, great grandson of Dave and Linda Callies, who is doing much better.
For DAVE TINNIN'S MOM, JANE, who remains in the ICU to control her seizures and to give her the rest she needs. She has been unresponsive for a week.
For CHERI HOFELDT'S MOTHER who is dealing with severe back pain and is recovering from receiving treatment for it.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a fall and a broken collar bone at Warrenton Manor Nursing Home.
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 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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