DEVOTION: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 English Standard Version (ESV)16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling[b] the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Reconciliation is a hard thing to accomplish, but it is the most gratifying, most satisfying, most God pleasing thing there is in this whole world. Reconciliation is what God wants for our relationship with him and our relationships with one another.
Let me repeat that.... GOD WANTS RECONCILIATION!!! He doesn't want revenge. He doesn't want you to simply get your way no matter what the cost. He doesn't want bitterness and resentment until the cows come home. HE WANTS RECONCILIATION!!!!
That reconciliation is not only possible through Christ. In our relationship with God it is CERTAIN in Christ. We ARE a new creation! It's not that we will become a new creation when we die and go to heaven. We already ARE new creations if we are in Christ!
So, just like Paul implored the Corinthians, so I implore you. Be reconciled to God. Whatever sin is getting in the way, whatever pride, whatever embarrassment, whatever thoughts of revenge or bitterness, whatever is keeping you from reconciliation, surrender it! Go to God and give it to Him.
Just a reminder, that's one of the main reasons I am here. I am here to hear your confession and to give you Christ's forgiveness! I am here to help you reconcile with God and with each other! I have had A LOT of training in reconciliation and know what it takes.
The first and most important thing that it takes is a willing heart. So I pray that God the Holy Spirit makes you willing to be reconciled to Him and to everyone else.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for making us a new creation in Christ! Give us minds and hearts that are always willing to be reconciled, knowing that you alone are the one that makes it possible and makes us able. Amen.
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Reconciliation is a hard thing to accomplish, but it is the most gratifying, most satisfying, most God pleasing thing there is in this whole world. Reconciliation is what God wants for our relationship with him and our relationships with one another.
Let me repeat that.... GOD WANTS RECONCILIATION!!! He doesn't want revenge. He doesn't want you to simply get your way no matter what the cost. He doesn't want bitterness and resentment until the cows come home. HE WANTS RECONCILIATION!!!!
That reconciliation is not only possible through Christ. In our relationship with God it is CERTAIN in Christ. We ARE a new creation! It's not that we will become a new creation when we die and go to heaven. We already ARE new creations if we are in Christ!
So, just like Paul implored the Corinthians, so I implore you. Be reconciled to God. Whatever sin is getting in the way, whatever pride, whatever embarrassment, whatever thoughts of revenge or bitterness, whatever is keeping you from reconciliation, surrender it! Go to God and give it to Him.
Just a reminder, that's one of the main reasons I am here. I am here to hear your confession and to give you Christ's forgiveness! I am here to help you reconcile with God and with each other! I have had A LOT of training in reconciliation and know what it takes.
The first and most important thing that it takes is a willing heart. So I pray that God the Holy Spirit makes you willing to be reconciled to Him and to everyone else.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for making us a new creation in Christ! Give us minds and hearts that are always willing to be reconciled, knowing that you alone are the one that makes it possible and makes us able. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir practice 7:15
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support group
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; basement reserved @1pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Wed- Jacob Cluver 8:30- Sarah Cluver; 11- Alaina Heitgerd
Ushers- Wed- Figura Family Sun- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate
Altar- Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Lucille Luebke ; Clean up- Terry McKenzie
Elders- Sat- Jim Rahn; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Randy Sweet
Greeters- 8:30- Doug and Ruth Walters; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11 - Kailyn Blechle
Pianist- Sat- Kathy Barrow
Organist- Wed and Sun- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Bueltmann 8:30- McKenzie; 11- Lydia Miller
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: What must a man do if he seduces a virgin that he is not married to and sleeps with her even if the father refuses to let her marry him? He had to pay a dowry price (50 shekels of silver) in fact , he often had to pay a double dowry to make her a more desirable bride.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Find the test to "prove' that a woman had committed adultery as found in scripture.
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NEWS!!!!
TONIGHT IS GOING TO BE FANTASTIC!!
Taco bar for Dinner @ 5:30!! (Free will offering is strongly encouraged to support our youth!!!)
Learning more about our relationship with God through the book of Job at 6:30!!
What could be better than that? Come out and partake of God's goodness!!!
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SIGN UP FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS!!
The photographer will be here March 16-19. Sign up after worship or online through the church website www.stjohnswarrenton.com Go to the website and click on the text link to the photographer's scheduling site. For assistance or questions contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070.
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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 WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR STARTING TOMORROW 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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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:
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:
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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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 PAT MANESS, a former member of St. John's and friend to many, who is hospitalized with severe leg troubles.
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 who continues to recover from a tick bourn illness that came on very gradually and has caused severe swelling and water retention which has caused him to be so weak that he can't stand on his own.
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 DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.
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