DEVOTION: Luke 13:31-35
31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.' 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'"
While it is true that Jesus came to the world to save sinners, not everyone appreciated or accepted Him or thought they needed what he came to offer and do. Many rejected him. His own people, in his own hometown rejected him. The people in Jerusalem were no exception. Not only did they reject him, but they falsely accused and convicted him and crucified him.
In two ways even this sad story gives us comfort. It helps us to know that Jesus longs for us to be brought under the shelter of his wings It helps us to know even more that he really cares for us and longs for us to come to him for rest and shelter.
It also gives us comfort to know that not everyone we love with the Gospel is going to accept our love or our words of the good news of Jesus. They didn't accept Jesus, himself. Why would we think everyone is going to accept our words.
Let us pray: Lord, thank you for longing for us and for gathering us under the shelter of your mighty wings of mercy and grace. Keep us from ever straying from them. Amen.
We'll be looking at different rough drawings of economical ways that we can accomplish what we want to do to accommodate our growing congregation and support the future of our church! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING!!
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31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.' 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'"
While it is true that Jesus came to the world to save sinners, not everyone appreciated or accepted Him or thought they needed what he came to offer and do. Many rejected him. His own people, in his own hometown rejected him. The people in Jerusalem were no exception. Not only did they reject him, but they falsely accused and convicted him and crucified him.
In two ways even this sad story gives us comfort. It helps us to know that Jesus longs for us to be brought under the shelter of his wings It helps us to know even more that he really cares for us and longs for us to come to him for rest and shelter.
It also gives us comfort to know that not everyone we love with the Gospel is going to accept our love or our words of the good news of Jesus. They didn't accept Jesus, himself. Why would we think everyone is going to accept our words.
Let us pray: Lord, thank you for longing for us and for gathering us under the shelter of your mighty wings of mercy and grace. Keep us from ever straying from them. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Fri- Newsletter deadline; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Voter's meeting 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold; 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers- Sun- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Roy Bohning; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Don and Wanda Turnure; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay readers- Sat Roy Bohning; 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11 - Steve Robine
Pianist- Sat- Tim Sherman
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- ???? 8:30- Terry McKenzie; 11- Hannah Johnson
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Jesus quoted the Old Testament in this past Sunday's Gospel reading when he said, "It is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'" Where is that found in the Old Testament?
Deuteronomy 6:16 The Israelites had tested God by questioning whether or not He was with them. Jesus quoted this verse in response to Satan's temptation.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What was to happen to anyone who sacrificed to anyone other than the one true God?
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NEWS!!!!
MEN'S BREAKFAST AT 8AM THIS SATURDAY!!
We will continue our video study of "Christianity and the Competition" with part two of our study on Islam.
Menu:
Sausage
biscuits and gravy
scrambled eggs
fruit
Please RSVP by Thursday night so I have a decent idea of how much food to buy.
Menu:
Sausage
biscuits and gravy
scrambled eggs
fruit
Please RSVP by Thursday night so I have a decent idea of how much food to buy.
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VOTERS MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45am!!
All those who are chairpersons of your boards or committees should be present to report. If you're not able to be there to report, please provide a written report for your board or committee!!
Our main order of business will be to nominate and elect a man who is willing to be president and a man who is willing to be vice president for this year.
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TRIP TO BRANSON WILL BE CANCELED AFTER THIS COMING SUNDAY IF 20 MORE PEOPLE DON'T SIGN UP AND GET THEIR MONEY IN!! Call Marilyn TODAY if you plan on going! 456-2888
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED THINGS, BOUGHT THINGS, OR ATTENDED THE STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION!!
There are just too many people to thank them all individually!!
THERE ARE STILL SEVERAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT $10 EACH! CONTACT PASTOR IF INTERESTED.
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BUILDING EXPANSION MEETING COMING UP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, @ 6:30pm!!
Our next, very important building meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 @ 6:30pm!
We'll be looking at different rough drawings of economical ways that we can accomplish what we want to do to accommodate our growing congregation and support the future of our church! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING!!
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LENT DINNERS ARE EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING LENT AT 5:30!!
Over the last many, many years your Jr. and Sr. high youth and their parents (mostly their parents) have been serving dinner on Wednesday nights during Lent. While this is a good way for the youth and their parents to serve and give back to the congregation, it is also supposed to be a way for them to raise money for their service projects and trips.
Unfortunately over the past several years, they have barely broken even on these dinners. The parents usually donate the desserts and even much of the other food out of their own pockets. Without that the youth would probably lose money.
It is especially important that they make money this year, as they will need all they can get to make their goal for the National Youth Gathering in new Orleans.
I want to encourage you all to attend these dinners, and, while there is no set price per person for these dinners, a generous free will offering is strongly encouraged!!
Below is the Menu for each week:
Feb 24-
Turkey
Stuffing
green beans
apple sauce
desserts
March 2-
taco bar w/all the fixings
desserts
March 9-
pasta
salad
rolls
desserts
March 16-
Fried Chicken
potatoes
corn
rolls
desserts
As always, thank you for your continued support of the future of Christianity!!!
Unfortunately over the past several years, they have barely broken even on these dinners. The parents usually donate the desserts and even much of the other food out of their own pockets. Without that the youth would probably lose money.
It is especially important that they make money this year, as they will need all they can get to make their goal for the National Youth Gathering in new Orleans.
I want to encourage you all to attend these dinners, and, while there is no set price per person for these dinners, a generous free will offering is strongly encouraged!!
Below is the Menu for each week:
Feb 24-
Turkey
Stuffing
green beans
apple sauce
desserts
March 2-
taco bar w/all the fixings
desserts
March 9-
pasta
salad
rolls
desserts
March 16-
Fried Chicken
potatoes
corn
rolls
desserts
As always, thank you for your continued support of the future of Christianity!!!
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR FEBRUARY IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! ANY SIZE CANS ARE APPRECIATED!
You can also do individual size cups.
(Remember this is for the poor and needy children of our community and county that often receive two breakfast and lunch at school, and have very little or no food at home.)
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GENERAL PRAYERS:
For BETTY SCHIRR as she recovers a little bit each day. She is still intubated, but is not nearly as heavily sedated. She is beginning to respond.
For DON BRAZEE who is dealing with severe weakness and painful swelling in his joints off which the cause has yet to be identified.
For RUTH WALTERS as she recovers from knee replacement surgery.
For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, who has been diagnosed with childhood leukemia.
For PASTOR MCCRACKEN, from Trinity in Troy, who is on a two month leave to heal from cancer treatments.
For PASTOR PIPER, from St. Paul, New Melle, as he recovers from a heart attack he had while running a 5K in Florida.
For THOSE DEALING WITH FLOODING PROBLEMS in the days and weeks ahead, that the Lord would provide for their needs, and use us, if need be, to help.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.
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