1 Samuel 15:29
When you were younger did you ever try to persuade your mom or dad to give you something you really wanted? At first they may have said no, but you keep on asking and keep buttering them up till they are worn down and eventually give in. I must confess that both of my kids have done that to me a time or two. I don't like it that I am so weak and that I cave in so easily. It has cost me many a dollar that I did not expect to spend.
Thankfully God is not like that. In our passage for today, Saul directly disobeyed the Lord's command. Instead of destroying everything and everyone of the Amalekites, he kept the King and the best of the flocks and herds. Because he did this and didn't obey the Lord fully, Samuel pronounced the judgment of the Lord which was that the kingdom would be ripped from him and given to one of his enemies. The Philistines would take it over and the war between the Philistines would become a long and arduous one. Eventually the kingship would be given to David who would, in turn, be the ancestor of Jesus.
God tells us that story to teach us that if we are to be successful and at peace in this life we need to obey the Lord in everything. That especially comes in when it comes to confessing, repenting and receiving forgiveness. Saul tried to excuse his keeping of the best of the flocks and herds by saying that he was going to use them for sacrifices. Instead of simply confessing his sinfulness and needs for forgiveness, Saul's pride and honor got in the way.
When you fail to do the Lord's will, the best thing you can do is fess up and admit your guilt. Don't excuse it. Don't sugarcoat it. Give it up to God! Let God's mercy and grace take care of it. Let it shower over you so that you may truly experience God's will for your life, that he loves you till the end.
Prayer: Lord, keep us from excusing our sinfulness. Keep us from trying to change your mind. Help us to surrender to your will and rely on you for everything. Amen.
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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.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What were Eli's son's names and what happened to them? Hophni and Phineas. They were killed because they were wicked and did not honor the Lord as priests.
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; Worship 6:30
Sat- Set up for Easter breakfast 8am; NO WORSHIP
Sun- Worship 6:30; Breakfast 8; Egg hunt 9; Worship 10
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Thurs- Hailey Blechle; Fri- Jacob Cluver, Sun 6:30- Alaina Heitgerd; 10- Zack Hoelscher
Ushers- Thur- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry and Scott Schulze; Fri- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover; Sun 6:30 George, Gary, Ben Hoelscher and Brent Davis: 10- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar- Thur: Set up- Linda Callies; Clean up- Terry McKenzie; Fri Set up- Terry McKenzie; Sun set up- Don and Dianne Hance; Clean up- Lois Boeger
Communion Assistants- Thurs- ???? Sun 6:30- Rich Talbert; 10- Steve Robine
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert 10- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay readers- 6:30- Allan Dreyer 10- Steve McDowell
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Thurs- Terry McKenzie; Fri- Perricones; 6:30- Terry McKenzie; 10- ??????
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NEWS:
Here's what we have so far:
Apr 5- EASTER BREAKFAST
Apr 12- Hachtels
Apr 19- ???
Apr. 26- ???
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ST. JOHN'S YELLOW PAGES
If you didn't get your business card in this month's newsletter get them in to the office for the April newsletter!! This advertising is free to members. Many times members call and ask if there are members who are in a certain business or profession. People would always rather do business with fellow church members when they can.
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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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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP 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 has stopped receiving chemo treatments.
For BONNIE FRENZIA who is spending some time in Delmar Gardens for rehab.
For John Wehmueller, brother in law of Tony Perricone, who has just been diagnosed with prostrate cancer and will soon begin treatment.
For Brenda Schouten, aunt of Ptony Perricone, who has been treated for a cancerous tumor around her aorta. Although currently being treated with chemo, the tumor has grown about an inch larger than last month.
For OUR CONGREGATION AS WE SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR BUILDING PROGRAM!!
For OUR DCE INTERN, KELSEY OVERBECK, that the Lord moves a congregation in need of her abilities to call her into full time DCE ministry.
For DAVE TINNIN'S MOM, JANE, as she continues to recover from several strokes and seizures.
For WILMA WEIGLE as she is having a lot of difficulty with congestion and possible pneumonia. .
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .
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