Leviticus 20:10-- If a man is found sleeping with another man's wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel.
This past week I heard something interesting. Since South Korea became a nation one it's laws was that it was illegal to commit adultery. You could actually go to jail for it. Sounds like a good law to me. I bet there would be lots of people who would think twice about it.
The trouble is that this past week they took the law off the books. It is no longer against the law. For shame.
I'm not sure, but I imagine similar things have happened across the United States as well. I'm sure there is no state that you can go to jail for committing adultery.
Our reading for today is just one of a laundry list of sexual sins that are forbidden by God in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. It sounds pretty harsh, doesn't it? Yet, that was God's requirement of they were to live by His will.
God's will for sexual relations is that it be solely between one man and one woman who are committed to each other until death parts them. All other sexual relations outside this relationship are not pleasing to God in any way, no matter how we try to excuse it or twist it.
At the same time there is forgiveness for those who seek it. We do not put to death those who have fallen into temptation. WE NEVER EXCUSE THE SIN OR MAKE LIGHT OF IT. But we don't put the sinner to death either. If a person is truly repentant and is disgraced and contrite over their sin of adultery, forgiveness is given.
And lest you think you are off the hook just because you never had sexual relations with someone who wasn't your spouse, remember what Jesus said. "Whoever looks at another person lustfully has already committed adultery in his heart."
Repent and turn to God that times of forgiveness and peace may come. Turn to your spouse! Love him! Love her! If you are having trouble in your marriage come and talk to me about it! Go to counseling if you need to! Don't just let it go. Strengthen your marriage and you will strengthen your relationship with God at the same time!
Let us pray: Lord, help me to turn to you when I am tempted or when I fall into the temptations of sexual sin. Help me to see the seriousness of it. Help me to love my spouse like you love him or her. Amen.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: If a man suspected his wife of committing adultery, what were they to do so that the truth would be found out?
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Confirmation 6-6:15; (China Buffet for those who participated in the 30 hour famine after class)
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Alzheimers Support group 1pm; Karate 5:30; Praise Band practice 6-8pm
Sat- Worship 5pm; Turn clocks forward one hour
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Choir rehearsal 9:45; Worship 11; Elders meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Wed- Gus Klaustermeier 8:30- Devin Miller, 11- George Pezold
Ushers- Wed- George Hoelscher, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelsccher, Brent Davis; Sun-Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar- Wed candles-- Terry McKenzie, Sun Set up- Lucille Luebke, Clean Up- Joanne Hachtel
Communion Assistants- Sat- Jim Rahn; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Pam Linke 11- Charlie and Lynn Figura
Lay readers- Sat- Jim Rahn 8:30- Christy Winn; 11- Steve Robine
Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann; Sun 8:30- Perricones 11- Jacob Cluver
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NEWS:
FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP SHEET IS EMPTY!!!
Please sign up to bring donuts, muffins, or whatever you'd like to bring. Four dozen donuts is usually more than enough!
Those who didn't make it to church yesterday missed out on some awesome spinach quiche, fresh fruit, and donuts courtesy of Kay Stark!!
Miss a Sunday and you miss a lot!
Reply to this email if you wanna sign up or just come to church and sign up on the sheet next to the coffee maker in the kitchen!!
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MIDWEEK LENTEN SUPPER AND WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY, SUPPER 5:30; WORSHIP 6:30!!
Menu: Fried chicken, stuffing, green beans, apple sauce, desserts galore!
Worship Theme: You're Peculiar
Invite your friends and neighbors!! Enjoy some good food, great fellowship, and God's Word all in the span of two hours!!
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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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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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SEMINARY JOBS AVAILABLE!!
There are both full and part time jobs open at Concordia Seminary in Clayton. (My school). Please submit your resume in confidence to humanresources@csl.edu,
or fax it to 314-505-7339
or submit it via US mail to Concordia Seminary Human Resources 801 Seminary Place, St Louis, MO 63105
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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.
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 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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