DEVOTION: I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and increase their numbers, and I will put my sanctuary among them forever. My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be my people. Then the nations will know that I the Lord make Israel holy, when my sanctuary is among them forever. Ezekiel 37:26-28
We often think of the Old Testament as being full of judgment, laws, killing and war. While there is a lot of that, there is also A LOT of promise. It started with the promise that a descendant of Eve would crush Satan's head and continues throughout the O.T. with tons of promises. One of my favorite promises comes here in these verses.
There will come a day when....
Promise #1-- "My dwelling place will be with them". Now there is a separation. On judgment day that separation will be gone. We will be in the full and unencumbered presence of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Promise #2-- "I will be their God, There will be no one pining over and chasing after money and stuff. There won't be anyone who denies that there is a God. There will only be one God and nothing else.
Promise #3-- "Then the nations will know that I the Lord make Israel holy." Too many people, including many misled Christians, think that they make themselves holy (perfect).
Promise #4- "and they will be my people." His alone! Our allegiances won't be divided. We won't want anything else but him.
What great and precious promises he makes! Praise the Lord that he keeps his promises! I can't wait for these promises to be completely fulfilled! Until then I will rest in his promises for me, that he forgives my sins and makes me new day by day.
Let us pray: Thank you for promising us eternal life with you and ffor always keeping your promises. Amen.
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LAST TIME'S QUIZ:
Where is Mount Seir?
The area referred to as Mt. Seir in the Bible is called the Shara range today. It is in southern Jordan where the city
Thanks Dianne!
We often think of the Old Testament as being full of judgment, laws, killing and war. While there is a lot of that, there is also A LOT of promise. It started with the promise that a descendant of Eve would crush Satan's head and continues throughout the O.T. with tons of promises. One of my favorite promises comes here in these verses.
There will come a day when....
Promise #1-- "My dwelling place will be with them". Now there is a separation. On judgment day that separation will be gone. We will be in the full and unencumbered presence of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Promise #2-- "I will be their God, There will be no one pining over and chasing after money and stuff. There won't be anyone who denies that there is a God. There will only be one God and nothing else.
Promise #3-- "Then the nations will know that I the Lord make Israel holy." Too many people, including many misled Christians, think that they make themselves holy (perfect).
Promise #4- "and they will be my people." His alone! Our allegiances won't be divided. We won't want anything else but him.
What great and precious promises he makes! Praise the Lord that he keeps his promises! I can't wait for these promises to be completely fulfilled! Until then I will rest in his promises for me, that he forgives my sins and makes me new day by day.
Let us pray: Thank you for promising us eternal life with you and ffor always keeping your promises. Amen.
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LAST TIME'S QUIZ:
Where is Mount Seir?
The area referred to as Mt. Seir in the Bible is called the Shara range today. It is in southern Jordan where the city
of Petra, Jordan is located. It was a mountainous region stretching between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqabah, marking
the southeastern border of Edom with Judah. It may also have marked the older historical limit of Egypt in Canan.
Thanks Dianne!
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What happened to the dry bones in the middle of the valley in Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones?
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Choir practice 7pm
Thurs- Alzheimer's support group
Sat- Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Devin Miller; 11- George Pezold
Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Don and Donna Sherman; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski 8:30- Lois Boeger 11- Steve Robine
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann; Sun- 8:30- Terry McKenzie
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NEWS!!!! PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Devin Miller; 11- George Pezold
Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Don and Donna Sherman; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski 8:30- Lois Boeger 11- Steve Robine
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann; Sun- 8:30- Terry McKenzie
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NEWS!!!! PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!
CHOIR RESUMES TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 2 7-8pm!!!
Choir is open to all people who love to sing from high school age on up. We welcome old and new faces!! Please prayerfully consider serving our Lord and Savior by singing His praises with us.
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FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP SHEET--
No one is signed up to bring donuts this coming weekend.
Who'd like to do it? Please reply to this message.
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CARNIVAL NEEDS
The carnival committee is in need of the following items to make our first annual carnival the best it can be.
Pop up canopies for stations
Coolers for ice and drinks
Your email address-- Send it to me and I will pass it on to Marcia Sevier. She will send you an invitation to the carnival that you can in turn send to as many people as you want to invite. You will also receive a coupon that you can share with friends as well. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.
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OPERATION BACKPACK TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER AT ST. JOHN'S!!
Many children in our community are very poor. They are able to get some of their meals at school during the week, but often go hungry on weekends. Operation backpack is a way that our community has decided to help these kids.
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item. At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school. The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item. At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school. The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.
Throughout the month of September we will be collecting canned fruit . All size cans and even individual portions will be accepted. The fruit will be delivered to the schools October 1. We will have a box in the narthex for deposits.
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SHOP WITH SCRIP!! A NEW AND EASY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!!!
A new fundraiser was unveiled at our last voter's meeting!! You may purchase gift cards from church to be used as you would any other gift card. The only difference is that you purchase it from church and St. John's gets a percentage of the sale. Order forms are on the counter in the narthex. The first order will be place next Sunday, August 30. Place your order for, along with your check, made payable to St. Johns, in the "Bob the Builder" box. For additional information or to get your questions answered, call the church office. 456-2888.
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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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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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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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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!
________________________________________________________________________________________
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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GENERAL PRAYERS:
For SANDY ROBINE as she continues to recover from her knee replacement.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE who is recovering well from illness and has moved to Whispering Pines.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is back int he Czech Republic to continue her mission work.
For CORA CLUVER'S DAD, who may get to go home soon after spending a couple months in the hospital and rehab after a severe motorcycle accident and becoming paralyzed from the waist down.
For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are BOTH on hospice care.
For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.
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