12 At that time Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord gave the Amorites over to the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel,
"Sun, stand still at Gibeon,
and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon."
13 And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped,
until the nation took vengeance on their enemies.
Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? The sun stopped in the midst of heaven and did not hurry to set for about a whole day. 14 There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man, for the Lord fought for Israel.
Those who refuse to believe the Scriptures or to believe in Christ often use this passage and say that it is scientifically impossible for this to happen. The world would be destroyed. Everything would go crazy. It just wouldn't work.
I don't have a problem with it at all! God can do anything. He is the one who keeps the earth spinning. If he wants to stop it and yet keep the world alive, HE CAN DO IT! If he wants to save you or your loved one from cancer HE CAN DO IT! If he wants to bring your loved one to faith HE CAN DO IT! If he wants to love you in spite of your sinfulness HE CAN DO IT! If we wants to give you the miracle of bbirth when all the doctors said it as impossible, HE CAN DO IT!
And if he wants to send his son Jesus to earth to be born of a virgin, suffer, die, and rise from the dead so that we can live forever, HE CAN DO IT!!
Don't underestimate the power of God. HE IS GOD AFTER ALL!!!!!
Prayer: Lord, you can make the sun stand still. You can form a child in a mother's womb. You can heal when no one else can. And you can bring life from death by raising your Son from the dead! THANK YOU FOR BEING MY GOD! Amen.
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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 did Achan do? Joshua 7:20-21 Achan saw in the plunder a robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels he took them. This was against God command. Achan hid them in the ground inside his tent.
Thurs- Karate 5:30
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Choir rehearsal 9:45; Worship 11; Potluuck and Voter's meeting regarding building program noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Wed- Lydia Miller 8:30- Patrick Schaumberg, 11- Sophie Tinnin
Ushers- Wed- Figura family Sun- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Don Tate, Doug Walters
Altar- Wed Candles Terry Mckenzie; Sun Set up- Terry McKenzie, Clean Up- Terry McKenzie
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel 11- Joan Sexton
Lay readers- Sat- Randy Sweet 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Steve Robine
Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Sat- ????; Sun 8:30- Schaumberg 11- Terry McKenzie
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NEWS:
MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!
We will continue our discussion of the separation of church and state, the role of government in the church, and the role of Christians in government.
Menu: Pancakes, bacon, sausage scrambled eggs.
I could use some help if anyone wants to.
PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON!!
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MIDWEEK LENTEN SUPPER AND WORSHIP TONIGHT, SUPPER 5:30; WORSHIP 6:30!!
Menu: TACO BAR!!! and DESSERT
Worship Theme: "Calling Us Home..... Suffering"
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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Special Voters Meeting Concerning our Building Project, Sunday March 15 at NOON!!!!
(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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FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP SHEET NEEDS TO GET FILLED UP!!!
Here's what we have so far:
Mar 15- Fosters
Mar 22- Luebkes
Mar 29-????
Apr 5- EASTER BREAKFAST
Apr 12-???
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!__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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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 began chemo treatment on Tuesday.
For the POLICEMEN IN FERGUSON WHO WWERE SHOT LAST NIGHT, that god would heal them quickly and bring an end to the violence there and everywhere.
For DAVE TINNIN'S MOM, JANE, as she continues to recover from several strokes and seizures.
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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