Wednesday, June 3, 2015

DEVOTION:  And Nadab his son succeeded him as king.  Nadab, son of Jeroboam became king of Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned for two years.  He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, walking in the ways of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.  1 Kings 14:20b and 15:25-26
 
How'd you like to have the above written about you?  What if you became king of Israel?  What would your legacy be?  Would you be one who reformed and straightened out the country and helped them to serve God by serving them, or would you be a tyrant and a king who did evil and caused your nation to commit sin? 
 
I often think about this when I'm thinking about the different vocations God in which God has put me.  I think about it as a pastor, as a dad, and even ass a friend.  I don't want to be known as a man who causes others to sin or as one who does evil in the sight of the Lord.  I want to be known as a good father, a good pastor, and a good friend. 
 
At the same time, I know that I have often lost sight of this.  I haven't always been a good dad, pastor, or friend.  I have failed in too many ways to even count.  This is when I have the biggest opportunity to be a good influence on the people around me.  I can either be unrepentant and continue in my evil ways, or I can repent and turn to God for forgiveness. 
 
I am thankful to the Holy Spirit that he ahs moved me to do the latter.  I am thankful to God that he has made me realize my sinfulness and my need for a Savior!  I am thankful that I can be a good example of humility and repentance so that I can be a good example to my kids, my church, and my friends!
 
And really, when it comes down to it and someone writes my obituary, all I want it to say is "He believed in Jesus, and Jesus was his Savior.
 
What do you want your obituary to read? 
 
Prayer: Lord, thank you for turning my heart to repentance and for not letting me get too prideful.  Turn the hearts off others to you through me.  Amen.
 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: 
Whose advice did Rehoboam take when the people asked him to make their burden (yoke) lighter?  Instead of taking the advice of his father's advisors he took the advice of his young friends.  It cost him his kingship.
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  How long did Asa reign as King over Judah?
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Praise Band Practice 5:30
Thurs- Alzheimer's support group 1pm; Marliyn leaves for vacation
Sat- Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Jacob Cluver; 11- Alaina Heitgerd
Ushers-  Figura Family
Altar- Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Allan and Barb Dreyer; 11- Joann Sexton
Lay readers- Sat- John Hachtel 8:30- Jennifer Figura  11- Steve Robine
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann; 8:30- Sophie Tinnin; 11am- Terry McKenzie

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NEWS:

LITTLE LAMBS STILL HAS A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE FOUR YEAR OLD CLASS!! 

If you know of someone that wants to enroll their 4 year old, tell them to register NOW so they will not be disappointed!

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MARILYN WILL BE ON VACATION STARTING THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 4---- MONDAY, JUNE 22. 

The church office will be closed during this period.  If you have any matters pertaining to the church office that need to be addressed, please do so by Wednesday!

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF OUR FABULOUS CHOIR FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK THIS YEAR!  YOU GUYS ROCK!

Jo Fahrni
Donna Lindsey
Kailyn Blechle
Janice Walters
Sandy Robine
Lois Boeger
Sharon Spoede
Rebecca Bettlach
Kay Stark
Don Nolte
Doug Walters
Jim Rahn
Alan Hofeldt
John Hachtel
Steve Robine
Tim Sherman

 

And an extra special thanks to Barb Dreyer for directing and organizing such a beautiful choir throughout the year! 

 

They will be taking a break for the months of June and July and part of August.  If you'd like to be a part of this fantastic choir please call Barb Dreyer at 456-8278

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PASTOR IS STILL IN NEED OF MORE SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE-A-THON ACROSS MISSOUR!!

My goal is to raise $1,500 for Lead a Child!  One of, if not the, best mission organization within the Synod.  We provide funds for kids in Third World countries to go to Christian schools. 

 

Please go to leadachild.org, click on the "donate" button and follow the instructions.  Or you can just give me a check and I will send it on to them. 

 

A special thank you to those who have already donated!  Right now I am at $650!  Almost half way there!

 

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NEXT PLANNING MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY,  JUNE 28 at NOON!  IT WILL BE A POTLUCK LUNCH!!!  EVERYONE IS INVITED!

 

WE WILL ANSWER TWO QUESTONS AT THIS MEETING:

1. What do we do well?

2. What do we need to improve our ministry?

 

The answers to these two questions will help us to focus our efforts and put together a master plan so that we can focus on building to fit our ministry needs and goals.

 

WE NEED INPUT FROM EVERYONE!!  THIS IS YOUR TIME!  BRING YOUR ANSWERS (along with a dish to share)!

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TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP GROUP'S NEXT ADVENTURE IS TO ROCHEPORT AND ARROW ROCK, MO.

They will have dinner and the J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock and then enjoy a live play "Driving Miss Daisy" at the Lyceum Theater.  Cost will be determined by number of people going, but should run between $60 and $70 per person.  SIGN UP SOON!  A $25 deposit is due by this Sunday!! Please give your deposit to Marilyn or put it in her mailbox or on her desk.  Don't put it in the offering plate.

 

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KITCHEN TOWELS AND DISH CLOTHS ARE MISSING!!

Check your drawers and laundry piles and bring them back!   

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CALLING ALL BAKERS!!!
If you have never been involved in one of our church activities (and even if you have), here is a new challenge for you!!  There will be a cake/dessert booth at the carnival on September 12!  The carnival will be open from 11am until dusk!  Donations of baked good and workers to man the booth will be needed!!  Desserts needing refrigeration cannot be accepted.  Work shifts will be for two hours beginning at 10am and will go till closing time.  To eliminate many, many phone calls, a sign up sheet has been placed on the narthex where you can volunteer!! 

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LITTLE LAMBS IS ENROLLING NOW FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR!!

Only a few spaces left!  Get those registrations in today!!  Get your registration forms from the preschool or from the church office.

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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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PRAYER REQUESTS: 

For CARA KLAUSTERMEIER who is recovering well at home.

 

For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are now BOTH on hospice care.

 

 For BONNIE FRENZIA, who is undergoing radiation treatments at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

 

For OUR DCE INTERN, KELSEY OVERBECK, that the Lord's will is done concerning her call to a church to be a full time DCE.

 

For LIL WINTER recovering at home.

 

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT recovering at home.

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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. .