DEVOTION: Romans 10:8b-13
8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, "Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame." 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
For many years I have heard the phrase or the term "self confidence". What about you, what about yourself gives you confidence?
I have to admit that I've never had much if any self confidence. I have had asthma since I can remember so I have not had any confidence in all the things that asthma hinders, like running fast or long distances, and just having strong legs. I have never been the sharpest or most observant tool in the drawer, I can hold my own, but I certainly don't have confidence in my brain or my knowledge. I am constantly falling prey to the temptation of food, and especially the last couple weeks I haven't been very active or disciplined in my fitness. So I defnitely don't have confidence in my self discipline or my ability to fight temptation on my own.
In all reality, I don't really have any self confidence...... and that's okay.
The season of Lent begins tonight with Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday may be the ultimate admission by us that none of us have reason to be self confident. As we have confession and absolution tonight, as we have ashes smudged on our foreheads, and as we come, humbled and broken, to the altar for the bbody and blood of Christ, we admit that we are truly dust and to dust we shall return.
At the same time, as we do all these things, and as that smudge is in the shape of a cross, we confess and proclaim that our confidence is in Christ! Our confidence is in what the Lord Jesus has done for us! We have confidence in the cross! We have confidence in the fact that Christ reigns at the right hand of the Father and will come back to judge the living and the dead! And we have confidence that we will live with Him forever!
Certainly God has blessed us with different abilities. Some can run fast. Others can work well with their hands. Others are able to work with numbers and do math well. Still others have big ears that they are good at listneing and being shoulders to cry on. Yet, we don't have confidence in our abilities. We have confidence in the one who gives us those abilities and will use those abilities for His glory!
Let us pray: Lord, as we go into this season of Lent, help us to rely on unreliable things such as ourselves, and instead rely on the ultimate reliable You. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
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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8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, "Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame." 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
For many years I have heard the phrase or the term "self confidence". What about you, what about yourself gives you confidence?
I have to admit that I've never had much if any self confidence. I have had asthma since I can remember so I have not had any confidence in all the things that asthma hinders, like running fast or long distances, and just having strong legs. I have never been the sharpest or most observant tool in the drawer, I can hold my own, but I certainly don't have confidence in my brain or my knowledge. I am constantly falling prey to the temptation of food, and especially the last couple weeks I haven't been very active or disciplined in my fitness. So I defnitely don't have confidence in my self discipline or my ability to fight temptation on my own.
In all reality, I don't really have any self confidence...... and that's okay.
The season of Lent begins tonight with Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday may be the ultimate admission by us that none of us have reason to be self confident. As we have confession and absolution tonight, as we have ashes smudged on our foreheads, and as we come, humbled and broken, to the altar for the bbody and blood of Christ, we admit that we are truly dust and to dust we shall return.
At the same time, as we do all these things, and as that smudge is in the shape of a cross, we confess and proclaim that our confidence is in Christ! Our confidence is in what the Lord Jesus has done for us! We have confidence in the cross! We have confidence in the fact that Christ reigns at the right hand of the Father and will come back to judge the living and the dead! And we have confidence that we will live with Him forever!
Certainly God has blessed us with different abilities. Some can run fast. Others can work well with their hands. Others are able to work with numbers and do math well. Still others have big ears that they are good at listneing and being shoulders to cry on. Yet, we don't have confidence in our abilities. We have confidence in the one who gives us those abilities and will use those abilities for His glory!
Let us pray: Lord, as we go into this season of Lent, help us to rely on unreliable things such as ourselves, and instead rely on the ultimate reliable You. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Supper 5:30; Ash Wednesday worship 6:30; Choir practice 7:30
Thurs- Board of O and E meeting 5pm????
Fri- Set up for Steak Dinner and Auction
Sat- worship 5pm; STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION DOORS OPEN AT 5PM; SUPPER STARTS AT 6PM
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Elder's meeting noon; Youth Bible Study at 5pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Wed- Gus Klaustermeier 8:30- Kalene Masters; 11- Lydia Miller
Ushers- Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure; Sun- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Wed Set up and Clean up is Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean up- Joanne Hachtel
Elders- Wed- ????? Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Dave Winter; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Dave and Hope Tinnin; 11- Marv and Molly Hendershot
Lay readers- Sat- ??????; 8:30- Dawn Sherman; 11 - Jim Rahn
Sat. Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- ????? 8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Gus Klaustermeier
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Who was Miriam? Moses' sister (Thanks Pat)
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TODAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Over which nation did Sihon reign as king?
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NEWS!!!!
ASH WEDNESDAY IS TONIGHT!!!!
Supper- 5:30 (Fried Chicken, cheesy church potatoes, rolls, green beans, a variety of desserts)
Worship- 6:30 (Imposition of ashes and The Lord's Supper, Messages during Lent will be on the story of Job.)
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STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION COMING UP THIS SATURDAY!!
Get your tickets for the dinner! $25 each
Raffle tickets are also available to win a $500 prizes.
Call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 for either of these or to donate items to the auction or to just give a cash donation.
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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 START AT 5:30 THIS WEDNESDAY!!
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. 10-- Ash Wednesday
Fried chicken
potatoes
fruit
rolls
assorted desserts
Feb 17-
Chili
baked potato bar
hotdogs
desserts
Feb 24-
Fried Chicken
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. 10-- Ash Wednesday
Fried chicken
potatoes
fruit
rolls
assorted desserts
Feb 17-
Chili
baked potato bar
hotdogs
desserts
Feb 24-
Fried Chicken
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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SPRINGTIME IN BRANSON
IF we don't get 30 DEFINITE sign ups VERY SOON the trip will be canceled! Deposits are due!!
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2016 ALTAR FLOWER CHART IS STILL PRETTY EMPTY!!
It is hanging on the bulletin board in the narthex. Sign up if you wish to place flowers on the altar! If it is for a special occasion (in memory of loved one, birthday, anniversary, etc.) please indicate that as well. Cost is $25 payable to St. John's.
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DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING THIS DAILY EMAIL?
If you know of someone who isn't currently receiving my daily emails but would like to, please reply to this email with their email address and I will add them to the list. THANK YOU!
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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 remains in ICU and is intubated and sedated with a serious lung problem and fluctuating blood pressure.
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 CAROL, a friend of the RUSSELLS, who is dealing with some very serious cancer and suffering the effects of the chemotherapy.
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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