DEVOTION: Acts 5:12-32 (ESV)
12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. 13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. 16 The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
17 But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy 18 they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life." 21 And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach.
Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council, all the senate of the people of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported, 23 "We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside." 24 Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. 25 And someone came and told them, "Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people." 26 Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, 28 saying, "We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us." 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."
"We must obey God rather than men." Oh, how I wish more people would adhere to this statement from Paul.
What about you? If you are given the choice of obeying God rather than men, which one will you choose? Which one have you chosen in the past?
I must admit that I haven't always chosen God's will. Many times I have chosen the will of the world. Many times I have succumb to the pressures of this unbelieving, God forsaken world. Many times I have given in ot my own sinful nature instead of God's will.
At the same time, it is my prayer that if I am ever put in a position as Peter and the other Apostles were, I will not deny my faith, but stand up for it, in spite of the consequences. We must obey God rather than men when It comes to professing Jesus as Lord, and giving witness and testimony to the faith!
The world cannot stand against the truth of Jesus and His resurrection! Jesus has overcome the world! He has overcome sin, death, the devil, and hell. Live in that truth! Stand up for that truth! Rest in that truth!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving me opportunities to stand up for you. Give me the power to do it when the time arises. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Choir practice 7pm
Fri- Jr. Hi Youth Leave at 4pm for Camp Windermere
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Sunrise Worship 6:30am; Breakfast 7:30; Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver 11- Cara Klaustermeier
Ushers- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Conner Figura, Erv Yoder
Altar- Set up- Don Hance
Elders- Thurs- ALL ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE; Sun- 6:30- Jason Cluver, 10- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert; 10- Marv and Molly Hendershot
Lay Readers- 6:30- Tim Linke; 10- Jim Rahn
Organist 8:30 and 11-- Rachel Fisher
Sat Piano- Barb Dreyer
Projectionists: NO PROJECTOR THIS WEEK
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Who was the first King of Israel? Saul
Or here's a bunch of bloviating (hehe) from Pat King and her dog.
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Join us as a vendor inside, have a tag sale on the parking lot, or craft items for sale. Outside spaces are available for $10 for a double parking spot.
12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. 13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. 16 The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
17 But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy 18 they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life." 21 And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach.
Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council, all the senate of the people of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported, 23 "We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside." 24 Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. 25 And someone came and told them, "Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people." 26 Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, 28 saying, "We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us." 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."
"We must obey God rather than men." Oh, how I wish more people would adhere to this statement from Paul.
What about you? If you are given the choice of obeying God rather than men, which one will you choose? Which one have you chosen in the past?
I must admit that I haven't always chosen God's will. Many times I have chosen the will of the world. Many times I have succumb to the pressures of this unbelieving, God forsaken world. Many times I have given in ot my own sinful nature instead of God's will.
At the same time, it is my prayer that if I am ever put in a position as Peter and the other Apostles were, I will not deny my faith, but stand up for it, in spite of the consequences. We must obey God rather than men when It comes to professing Jesus as Lord, and giving witness and testimony to the faith!
The world cannot stand against the truth of Jesus and His resurrection! Jesus has overcome the world! He has overcome sin, death, the devil, and hell. Live in that truth! Stand up for that truth! Rest in that truth!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving me opportunities to stand up for you. Give me the power to do it when the time arises. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Choir practice 7pm
Fri- Jr. Hi Youth Leave at 4pm for Camp Windermere
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Sunrise Worship 6:30am; Breakfast 7:30; Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver 11- Cara Klaustermeier
Ushers- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Conner Figura, Erv Yoder
Altar- Set up- Don Hance
Elders- Thurs- ALL ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE; Sun- 6:30- Jason Cluver, 10- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert; 10- Marv and Molly Hendershot
Lay Readers- 6:30- Tim Linke; 10- Jim Rahn
Organist 8:30 and 11-- Rachel Fisher
Sat Piano- Barb Dreyer
Projectionists: NO PROJECTOR THIS WEEK
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Who was the first King of Israel? Saul
Or here's a bunch of bloviating (hehe) from Pat King and her dog.
Well, I could get all profound and mystical on you, and go with God. Who is actually, Israel's only, true king. But I know that that's not what you're looking for.
So, again with turning this over to my Cody, who will – once again - answer the Bible quiz.
And the answer is.......SAUL!!! The dude who hated the stuffin' out of David, and later put a "hit" out on him. Just because. But he did have a nice son, called Jonathon – who was a precursor of Christ, in that, he was willing to sacrifice himself. Even to the point of giving up his inheritance – the throne of Israel - for another.
Anyway, that's all Cody has to say on the subject.
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NEWS!!!!
OUR NEXT GUN CLUB ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5 at 7PM!!
We will be finalizing our calendar of events and getting things together to start.
We are going to start with a basic hunter's safety course.
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LUTHERANISM 101 IS GOING TO START THURSDAY, APRIL 7 AT 7PM!!
If you:
1. Only have a limited knowledge of the history of Lutheranism and what Lutherans actually teach on things.
2. Learned all that stuff back in seventh or eighth grade and weren't paying attention
3. Want to learn how to share your faith with others.
4. Just like being around other Christians and growing in your faith.
Then this is the study for you! Come and join us! We'll have snacks!
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You deserve a kid free night out! Friday, April 15th from 5pm - 10pm. Miss Kelsey and Mrs. K along with some great babysitters from our youth will be hosting our 2nd Parents' Night Out. This is a fundraiser for our church youth group. $20 for the first child $10 for the 2nd and $5 for each additional kid. Little Lambs and church kids get first dibs
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INSIDE SPACES ARE SOLD OUT!!
Join us as a vendor inside, have a tag sale on the parking lot, or craft items for sale. Outside spaces are available for $10 for a double parking spot.
There will be a sale under the pavilion if you would like to donate items. The youth will be raising money for their National Youth Gathering trip under the pavilion and at the concession stand.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 950 S Hwy 47 in Warrenton. Please call the church office for more info. 636-456-2888.
Vendor spots are being held for: Tupperware, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, 18" doll clothes by PJ'S Patterns, Perfectly Posh, Paparazzi, Damsel in Distress, It Works Global, Mary Kay, Norwex, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Lilla Rose, Usborne Books & More, Cindy Rust handmade Jewelry, Avon, Park Lane, scroll saw art, Young Living Essential oils, Amy Flores Handmade Jewelry and custom / personalized key chains. More to come...
Vendor spots are being held for: Tupperware, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, 18" doll clothes by PJ'S Patterns, Perfectly Posh, Paparazzi, Damsel in Distress, It Works Global, Mary Kay, Norwex, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Lilla Rose, Usborne Books & More, Cindy Rust handmade Jewelry, Avon, Park Lane, scroll saw art, Young Living Essential oils, Amy Flores Handmade Jewelry and custom / personalized key chains. More to come...
THE QUILTERS WILL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF THE QUILT THAT IS HANGING DOWNSTAIRS!!
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LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND ST. JOHN'S MEMBERS!!! OPEN REGISTRATION FOR EVERYONE STARTS APRIL 1.
Registration forms are available from Little Lambs or the church office. All registration forms must accompany the $45 nonrefundable registration fee. Children should be 3 or 4 by August 1. For more info talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier.
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SATURDAY PIANIST NEEDED
We could use another pianist on Saturday night since Tim and Kathleen Sherman have moved to Wentzville and transferred their membership there. Please let me know if you or someone you know is available one Saturday a month. You get paid.
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PLEASE SUPPORT LITERACY IN WARREN COUNTY!!
Warren County Literacy Inc. (of which I am a member and on the board along with Allan Dreyer) is going to be giving away 70 bookcases stocked with books in April to children who are in the head Start Program in Warren County. This is the fifth year for this wonderful event. What we need is people to sponsor a bookcase for $50. If you are able and willing, please reply to this email or call/text at 636-359-1961. Make checks payable to Warren County Literacy Inc. The ceremony at which the kids get their bookcases is on Sunday, April 10 at 2pm at Wright City Middle School.
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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 MARCH IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL!!
(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 MARV AND MOLLY HENDERSHOT'S NEPHEW DAVID who had a stroke.
For PAT MANESS who is back in the hospital with her bad leg.
For the STEVENS FAMILY as their baby boy was born yesterday evening.
For MELISSA BADER as she recovers from back surgery at Mercy Rehab in Creve Couer.
For SHARON GARRETT as she is at home and recovering from two broken ankles.
For DON BRAZEE as he has been moved to Breeze Park in Weldon Spring for rehab and to receive his cancer treatment.
For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, her leukemia is in remission and she is moving on tot he next course of treatment.
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 DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.
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