Wednesday, July 29, 2015

DEVOTION: But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.  Jeremiah 10:11
 
When I was a kid I would often lay on the grass at night and just look up at the stars in awe.   I didn't try to figure out how many stars there were.  I definitely didn't think that it was by some random chance that all of it happened.  I just looked at it in awe, wonder, and joy.  It was just a really cool gift of God. 
 
Don't get me wrong, it is important and beneficial for us to study and understand the planets, stars and solar systems.  Astronomy is a very beneficial science, but it must always be done and used in service to God.  it must always be studied in light of the passage above.  It is God's!  He made it.  He gave it to us to live in and enjoy! 
 
Don't believe all the hype about big bangs and random chances that really had no chance of happening. Don't believe people who reject the Biblical view of creation.  Don't reject this passage above and hundreds like it that tell us very simply and completely that God made the heavens and the earth and everything that is in them.  Believe God's Word.  Trust God's Word.  He will never deceive you or lead you astray.  His Word is TRUTH! 
 
Let us pray:  Lord, thank you for giving me such a cool universe to live in and enjoy.  Amen.

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LAST TIME'S QUIZ:    What was Jeremiah's scribe's name? Baruch
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TODAY'S QUIZ: According to Jeremiah 10:14-16 what commandment did the Israelites break?
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CALENDAR:
Sat- Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Dustin Toedebusch ; 11- Ian Brunson
Ushers-  FIGURA FAMILY
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke ; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie
Communion Assistants- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell ; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski  8:30- Steve McDowell  11- Kailyn Blechle
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Sun Pianist- 8:30- Kathy Barrow; 11- Molly Hendershot
Projectionists: Sat- ?????; Sun- 8:30- Schaumberg; 11-??????
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NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!
 
THANK YOU AND SUPPORT LUNCHEON FOR DENISE SCHLESSELMANN THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 AT NOON!!

Everyone is invited, but we'd like you to call the church office to let us know you are coming so we have a good idea of who will be there. 

 

Denise will be sharing what she has experienced in her ministry over the last year and what she will be doing in the year to come. 

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FLOAT TRIP!  FLOAT TRIP!!  FLOAT TRIP!!! FLOAT TRIP!!!!
Do you enjoy the outdoors?  Do you like to float down lazy rivers with friends?  Do you enjoy rafts and coolers filled with all sorts of beverages and snacks?  Then sign up and join us for the fourth annual Labor Day float trip! 
 
DETAILS:
1. We will once again go through Ozark Outdoors. 
A. Canoe rental is $20 per person.  A child can ride for free as the THIRD person in the canoe. 
B. Single person kayaks are available at $28 per person. 
C. Rafts are available at $29 per person.  Children 7-12 yrs old can ride for $15 and children under 7 are free if raft minimums are met. 
D. Tubes are $25 per person
E. Rides on the bus are $30 a person if you have your own equipment. 
 
2. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT IS IT IS A FLOAT AND NOT A RACE!  Float a little, stop, have a snakcc and a drink, wait for the rest of the group and then move on. 
 
3. What will you need?  Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, cooler, drinks, lunch, and a positive attitude. 
 
4. Contact Teresa Scott to sign up tscott@usmo.com , 359-5041, or Schraer Heating and Cooling at 456-5041.  When signing up please provide your email address and BEST contact number.
 
5. If you choose to spend the weekend down there, please make camping, hotel, or cabin arrangements through Ozark Outdoors, www.ozarkoutdoors.net or with Onondaga State Park.  Currently there are reservable basic sites available for the weekend at Onandaga. 
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READY!  SET!  FIT! Community Fitness Center OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 9am-Noon
 
Tour the facility!  Meet the instructors!  Register for classes! 
 
Attendance Prizes!!
 
Fitness Center 456-1567
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CARNIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 12 from 11am-7pm HAS A FEW NEEDS
The carnival committee is in need of the following items for our carnival on Sept. 12!!
1. POP UP CANOPIES--  for stations and coolers.  Make sure yours is marked clearly with your name so you get it back.
 
2. EMAIL ADDRESSES-- If we have your email address you will get an invitation to share with others and a coupon to use for free food.   This email list will not be used for any other purpose. 
 
#. VOLUNTEERS!!!  It will take a small army to make this the huge success we want it to be!!  Please sign up on the counter intthe narthex or call the church office! 
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UNMARKED BLUE ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GOING TO THE BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM
If you'd like it to go to the DCE fund you need to mark it for that!  Please make sure you mark the ENVELOPE clearly for the DCE PROGRAM!
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DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD?  ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register it online www.krogercommunityrewards.com and have it swiped each time you shop to earn money for Little Lambs. 
 
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SEVENTH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 AT COUNTRY LAKES!!!  SIGN UP TODAY!!

 Cost is still ONLY $50 per person

 Format is a 2 TWO person scramble this year. 

 Registration at 7am

 Shotgun start at 8am

 Lunch and prizes at 1pm

 Holes can be sponsored for $50 each.

 All proceeds go to benefit our wonderful Little Lambs preschool.

 Flyers are available on the counter in the narthex for those wishing to participate.

Call Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070 or the church office at 456-2888 to sign up you and

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PRAYER REQUESTS: 

For SANDY ROBINE who is recovering well from knee replacement surgery

 

For MARGIE MEYER AND HER FAMILY as her mom died early this morning.  

 

For GENE HILGENDDORF who had a motorcycle accident last Tuesday.  He has 5 fractured ribs, bad road rash on his arm and a badly bruised kidney.  His helmet saved his life. 

 

For DICK PETERSON, as he and Nancy travel to South Dakota  to see their son in law get ordained.  

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in the USA for a short furlough and as she travels to gain more support for her mission work.

 

For CORA CLUVER'S DAD, who is recovering from a severe motorcycle accident that paralyzed him from the neck down.  

 

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

 

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 WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.