DEVOTION: Hebrews 3:1-6
3 Therefore, holy brothers,[a] you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's[b] house. 3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. 4 (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.) 5 Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, 6 but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.
We are called a lot of things when it comes to our relationship with Jesus. Today we are called his house. What does it mean that we are God's house? Well, let's see what the verse says:
1. The builder has more honor than the building. Yes, a nice house is nice to look at, and if it is functional, it will be a house that is good for many things. If the house is sturdy it will stand for many years and withstand tons of storms, but when all is said and done, it is the builder who will be esteemed for his craftsmanship and attention to detail. So it is with us. We are created by Jesus to be beautiful, functional, and strong. He created us for his purpose which is simply to love him. So we do what he created us and sustains us for.
2. "Moses was faithful IN all God's house as a servant...... but Christ is faithful OVER God's house as a Son." Christ is over us. He is our owner. As our owner, he doesn't abuse us or treat us harshly, but loves us, cares for us, and keeps us free of things that will harm our structure to tear us down. A house can't take care of itself. Neither can we take care of our spiritual selves. We may be able to care for our bodies by eating what is right, exercising, and getting good sleep, but if our soul isn't cared for we will crumble into dust.
3. "We are God's house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope." Holding fast to confidence and hope is the one thing that makes Christianity different from all other Religions. All others hold fast to what a person can do and is commanded to do by God. We hold fast to what Christ has done! We have confidence in Christ, not ourselves.
You are Christ's house! Live like it! Be sturdy (confident).... in JESUS! Be functional (serve the Lord).... by the power of the Holy Spirit. And be beautiful in the love of Jesus!!
Prayer: Lord, we are your house,. Keep cleaning us, shoring us up, and filling us with your goodness and grace. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Choir 7pm
If you buy $200 worth of gift cards we could get anywhere between $5 and $20 and even more in free money!! What a great way to support your family/church!!
For MANY WHO ARE DEALING with this nasty virus that has been going around for several weeks.
3 Therefore, holy brothers,[a] you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's[b] house. 3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. 4 (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.) 5 Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, 6 but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.
We are called a lot of things when it comes to our relationship with Jesus. Today we are called his house. What does it mean that we are God's house? Well, let's see what the verse says:
1. The builder has more honor than the building. Yes, a nice house is nice to look at, and if it is functional, it will be a house that is good for many things. If the house is sturdy it will stand for many years and withstand tons of storms, but when all is said and done, it is the builder who will be esteemed for his craftsmanship and attention to detail. So it is with us. We are created by Jesus to be beautiful, functional, and strong. He created us for his purpose which is simply to love him. So we do what he created us and sustains us for.
2. "Moses was faithful IN all God's house as a servant...... but Christ is faithful OVER God's house as a Son." Christ is over us. He is our owner. As our owner, he doesn't abuse us or treat us harshly, but loves us, cares for us, and keeps us free of things that will harm our structure to tear us down. A house can't take care of itself. Neither can we take care of our spiritual selves. We may be able to care for our bodies by eating what is right, exercising, and getting good sleep, but if our soul isn't cared for we will crumble into dust.
3. "We are God's house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope." Holding fast to confidence and hope is the one thing that makes Christianity different from all other Religions. All others hold fast to what a person can do and is commanded to do by God. We hold fast to what Christ has done! We have confidence in Christ, not ourselves.
You are Christ's house! Live like it! Be sturdy (confident).... in JESUS! Be functional (serve the Lord).... by the power of the Holy Spirit. And be beautiful in the love of Jesus!!
Prayer: Lord, we are your house,. Keep cleaning us, shoring us up, and filling us with your goodness and grace. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Choir 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; SCRIP ORDERS DUE
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher; 11- Hannah Johnson
Ushers- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean up- Terry McKenzie
Elders- Sat- Jason Cluver; 8:30- Roy Bohning; 11- Randy Sweet
Greeters- 8:30- Don and Donna Sherman; 11- Randy and Patty Sweet
Lay readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone; 8:30- Roy Bohning; 11 - Randy Sweet
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Sun 11am pianist- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Tony and Sandra Perricone 8:30- Sarah Cluver; 11- Hannah Johnson
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: What is an ephod?
Here is Don Nolte's fine answer: An ephod is a vest woven in a pattern of squares. The ephod, breastplate, lace of blue, and a blue robe were luxurious apparal worn by the priests.
Here is Pat King's answer for a little humor to start your day!! (I'd share the picture, but it is too big to fit.)
I'm back!!!! And I know this one. Don't even have to look it up.
An "ephod" is an Old Testament iPad. For real! Everyone thinks those old dudes used to just text by chipping away on rocks. But Noooooooooo! They had ephods! First one was invented by a dude named: Betzalel Sha'ar (aka: translated into Bill Gates). It was a big hit with teens.
But the oldies had a different definition of it: A part of the sacerdotal habit among Jews, being a covering for the back and breast, held together on the shoulders by two clasps or brooches of onyx stones set in gold, and fastened by a girdle of the same stuff as the ephod. The ephod for the priests was of plain linen; that for the high priest was richly embroidered in colors. The breastplate of the high priest was worn upon the ephod in front.
In other words, a fancy name for an apron.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What rite made the priest a priest? (Hint: It's the same thing that makes a pastor a pastor.)
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NEWS!!!!
STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION COMING UP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13!!!
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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LENT STARTS NEXT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, WITH ASH WEDNESDAY!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN OT ATTEND!
Fried Chicken Supper begins at 5:30
Worship w/imposition of ashes and holy communion begins at 6:30
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SCRIP ORDERS ARE DUE THIS SUNDAY!!!
If you haven't got your order in yet, please do so Sunday, and make sure you include a check or cash with your order!! Whatever percentage you see next to the store from which you order a gift card is the amount of money we receive.
If you haven't got your order in yet, please do so Sunday, and make sure you include a check or cash with your order!! Whatever percentage you see next to the store from which you order a gift card is the amount of money we receive.
If you buy $200 worth of gift cards we could get anywhere between $5 and $20 and even more in free money!! What a great way to support your family/church!!
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YOUTH STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!
Tickets are $25 a piece. All proceeds go to help our youth afford their trip down to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering as well as do many other service projects and youth events.
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SPRINGTIME IN BRANSON
Sign the sheet in the narthex if you are interested in a two day trip to Branson on April 16 and 17. Cost will be around #300 per person. The itinerary for Saturday upon arrival in Branson is to head to the College of the Ozarks (a.k.a. Hard Work U) for a tour led by a college student. . From there we will go to do a self guided tour of the Keeter Museum. Saturday evening we will go to the Sight and Sound Theater for "Moses". This is the first year for "Moses" in Branson. Watch the February newsletter for more details. There will be a surprise for Sunday. We are running out of time, so please, if you know your friends want to go, sign up quickly as deposits need to be made and tickets purchased. Remember, the more people we get to go the cheaper it is for all.
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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 RUTH WALTERS as she recovers from knee replacement surgery.
For MANY WHO ARE DEALING with this nasty virus that has been going around for several weeks.
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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