DEVOTION: Philippians 2:3-11 English Standard Version (ESV)
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[b] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Read the above passage, and then just think, just for a second, about our current presidential race. It doesn't take long to understand that the world as we know it and how we should be as Christians, are directly opposed to each other.
I'm not saying ambition is bad. Selfish ambition is. I'm not saying that trying to be a leader is bad. Conceit is!
If you want to be a Christian leader or want to get ahead in God's kingdom, God's economy, here's what you need:
1. Have the same attitude and mind as Christ.
2. Take on the nature of a servant.
3. Humble yourself to the point of death.
4. Look to the interests of others and not your own.
5. Do NOTHING out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
6. Count others as more significant than you are.
This is also, believe it or not, how to make disciples and win others for Christ. Simply telling them about Jesus without showing them Jesus with your own life, will get you nowhere. For example, my dad has only told me he loves me once in my life, but I know he loves me by how he acts toward me. More importantly, I know he loves the Lord by how he acts toward him. He goes to worship! He sings in choir. He serves with the gifts God has given him. He cares for the needs of others.
So.... get off your high horse and stop thinking that the world revolves around you. The earth revolves around the sun. God created the sun! God sent His Son Jesus for the world. So, if the world revolves around anyone, it revolves around Jesus! Look to Jesus for your attitude, your salvation, and your life!
Prayer: Lord, knock us off our high horse! Make us humble so You may be exalted. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[b] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Read the above passage, and then just think, just for a second, about our current presidential race. It doesn't take long to understand that the world as we know it and how we should be as Christians, are directly opposed to each other.
I'm not saying ambition is bad. Selfish ambition is. I'm not saying that trying to be a leader is bad. Conceit is!
If you want to be a Christian leader or want to get ahead in God's kingdom, God's economy, here's what you need:
1. Have the same attitude and mind as Christ.
2. Take on the nature of a servant.
3. Humble yourself to the point of death.
4. Look to the interests of others and not your own.
5. Do NOTHING out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
6. Count others as more significant than you are.
This is also, believe it or not, how to make disciples and win others for Christ. Simply telling them about Jesus without showing them Jesus with your own life, will get you nowhere. For example, my dad has only told me he loves me once in my life, but I know he loves me by how he acts toward me. More importantly, I know he loves the Lord by how he acts toward him. He goes to worship! He sings in choir. He serves with the gifts God has given him. He cares for the needs of others.
So.... get off your high horse and stop thinking that the world revolves around you. The earth revolves around the sun. God created the sun! God sent His Son Jesus for the world. So, if the world revolves around anyone, it revolves around Jesus! Look to Jesus for your attitude, your salvation, and your life!
Prayer: Lord, knock us off our high horse! Make us humble so You may be exalted. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Church Directory photos begin; Ladies Aid noon; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- photos; Newsletter Dealine (If you want something in the monthly newsletter get it in today!)
Fri- directory photos; Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Wed- ????? (I need someone to take Kalene's place as she is unable to be there.) 8:30- Lydia Miller 11- George Pezold
Ushers- Wed- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Lary Schulze, Scott Schulze; Sun- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Wed- Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean up- Pam Linke
Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11 - Sandy Robine
Pianist- Sat- Tim Sherman
Organist- Wed and Sun- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann 8:30- McKenzie; 11- Hailey Blechle
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Where was the land of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half tribe of Manasseh?
(From Pat King)
his is another easy one. These dudes were all into raising livestock - Number 32:1 "The Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, saw that the lands of Jazer and Gilead were suitable for livestock."
And, as the above Bible reference notes, the land east of the Jordan River was seen as a prime area for raising livestock.
So, "Why?" you ask, was this more important to these 3 dudes than the others. Well there's a little known fact which I will now share. Reuben and Gad were planning on opening a fast food franchise, selling Reuben sandwiches. (Gad sandwiches just didn't sound as good). And where better – they figured - to grab customers, than right before they entered the main territories of the other 9 tribes. "Want into the Promised Land? Gotta buy a sandwich. Full meal deal gets you a week's stay!" So, that's why those 2 tribes wanted to settle on the east.
Their brother, Manasseh – also better known as Barry Manilow – just wanted someplace to perform. And the other tribes – who were all into hard rock and rap, did NOT!!!! like his crooning. So they told Reuben and Gad, that if they let Manny sing in their clubs, they could have the land to the east.
And the rest is history
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Where were Joseph's bones buried?
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NEWS!!!!
SUPPER AND WORSHIP TONIGHT!
Supper at 5:30--- Fried Chicken, potatoes, corn, rolls, and dessert!! A free will offering is greatly appreciated to help 34 youth and their parents get down to New Orleans and back for the National Youth Gathering!!
Worship at 6:30-- For 39 chapters Job and his friends have spoken, and God has been silent listening to it all. Now it's God's turn to speak. Come and listen what the Lord has to say!
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CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY THIS WEEK!!
If you haven't signed up, PLEASE DO SO TODAY!!! Please call Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070 if you have questions or need assistance!
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WOMEN WILL BE ALLOWED AT MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM FOR A ONE TIME ONLY EVENT!!!!!
Yes, you read that right! Women will be able to attend breakfast and Bible study with the men! JUST RSVP ASAP!!!
We will have a special guest speaker, Chris Figura, to talk to us about his time with the Mormons, and why he got out of the church.
Menu- pancakes, egg bakes, sausage
Please RSVP so I can prepare accordingly!
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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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HOW MUCH DO YOU ACTUALLY KNOW ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LUTHERAN?
How did it start?
Who is Martin Luther?
Why are there so many different Lutheran denominations?
Why am I Lutheran?
What do Lutherans believe about:
Angels
Demons
ghosts
heaven
hell
politics
guns
death penalty
etc..........
If you want to know then mark your calendars for the first Thursday after Easter at 7pm to be at church!!
We are going to begin a class called "Lutheranism 101", which I would say is like the advanced class after confirmation.
Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.
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SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILLIES!
A sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex. Sign your name and if in memory of someone or for a special occasion. Price is $14.50 each. You will be able to take them home after Easter Services.
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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 HOPE TINNIIN who is having knee surgery tomorrow.
For MELISSA BADER as she prepares to undergo extensive back surgery to fuse three vertebrae together. Her recovery will be very long and extensive. Pray for her family, especially Leo, as they prepare to care for her
For SHARON GARRETT a friend to some at St. John's, and soon-to-be member, who fell and broke both of her ankles and is recovering at Delmar Gardens, O'Fallon.
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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