DEVOTION: John 16:12-22 English Standard Version (ESV)12 "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
16 "A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me." 17 So some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me'; and, 'because I am going to the Father'?" 18 So they were saying, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We do not know what he is talking about." 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, 'A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me'? 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. 21 When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. 22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
There is so much about God that we still don't know. He goes above our understanding. That's what makes Him God and us humans. We just have to wait for the day when He will make all things new (which we talked about yesterday) and then we will know everything there is to know.
When Jesus died the world rejoiced but the disciples mourned. Three days later they rejoiced! Then they were sad as they went through trials and tribulations and persecutions and even martyrdom for their faith, but now they rejoice completely totally forever.
The same is true for us. We rejoice when we are reminded of the resurrection of Jesus, but we are still in a bit of pain as we struggle with sin, as we struggle with the world, and as we struggle just to stay alive some days. We mourn at the loss of loved ones. We mourn as people call things good that the Lord calls sin. We mourn as we see our brothers and sisters across the world persecuted and martyred for their faith. But we rejoice with those who have died in the faith as we believe in and find comfort in the communion of saints!
Just a little while longer, whether that is a day, a year, or a hundred years, it is just a blink of an eye compared to the eternity we will spend in paradise with Jesus! Stay strong my friends! Stay strong and finish the race!
Prayer: Lord, just a little while and we will see you face to face! Help us to stay strong! help us to finish he race. Help us to stand firm in your Word and to trust you for all things. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Confirmation questioning and reception 7pm; No Lutheranism 101
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16 "A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me." 17 So some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me'; and, 'because I am going to the Father'?" 18 So they were saying, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We do not know what he is talking about." 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, 'A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me'? 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. 21 When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. 22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
There is so much about God that we still don't know. He goes above our understanding. That's what makes Him God and us humans. We just have to wait for the day when He will make all things new (which we talked about yesterday) and then we will know everything there is to know.
When Jesus died the world rejoiced but the disciples mourned. Three days later they rejoiced! Then they were sad as they went through trials and tribulations and persecutions and even martyrdom for their faith, but now they rejoice completely totally forever.
The same is true for us. We rejoice when we are reminded of the resurrection of Jesus, but we are still in a bit of pain as we struggle with sin, as we struggle with the world, and as we struggle just to stay alive some days. We mourn at the loss of loved ones. We mourn as people call things good that the Lord calls sin. We mourn as we see our brothers and sisters across the world persecuted and martyred for their faith. But we rejoice with those who have died in the faith as we believe in and find comfort in the communion of saints!
Just a little while longer, whether that is a day, a year, or a hundred years, it is just a blink of an eye compared to the eternity we will spend in paradise with Jesus! Stay strong my friends! Stay strong and finish the race!
Prayer: Lord, just a little while and we will see you face to face! Help us to stay strong! help us to finish he race. Help us to stand firm in your Word and to trust you for all things. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Confirmation questioning and reception 7pm; No Lutheranism 101
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study 9:45; Confirmation Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Sarah Cluver
Ushers- 8:30- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover; 11- Marv Hendershot, Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Charlie Figura
Altar- Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up- Cheryl Bettlach
Elders- Sat-- Dave Winter; 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Jim Rahn ?????
Greeters- 8:30- Bob and Marianne Linke; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Tim Linke ; 10- Jim Rahn???
Organist- Rachel Fisher 8:30 and 11
Sat Piano- Barb Dreyer
Projectionists: Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Terry McKenzie 11- Cara Klaustermeier
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: What Psalm starts with the words "The Lord is my shepherd."
You'd think that Pat could give a one word answer for this one but no......
Really? This is the best that you've got? This is definitely kindergarten 101.
Soooooooooo..... I will now turn this over to my kitkat, Jack the Demon Cat from Hell. Because, even as rotten as he is, he knows this one. (Looked at last week's bulletin, right before he shredded it with his mangy paws).
The 23rd psalm.
Now, he's demanding a treat. Happy now?
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the director of music when David wrote the Psalms?
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NEWS!!!!
THERE ARE NOW TWO TUBS IN THE NARTHEX. ONE IS FOR OPERATION BACKAPCK AND THE OTHER IS FOR AGAPE!!
Keep bringing the monthly stuff for Operation Backpack. (This month it is soup and ramen noodles.)
Bring stuff for Agape canned and boxed food of all sorts, toiletries (toilet paper, diapers, toothpaste, soap, etc.)
bring perishable items (meat, milk, eggs, etc.)directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. Warrenton
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8th GRADE CONFIRMATION QUESTIONING AND RECEPTION THURSDAY AT 7PM!!
If you want to see that these youth actually do know something about God and the Bible, come to our questioning and reception this Thursday! It's a great time to review stuff for yourself too!
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THE TRUSTEES WOULD LIKE TO THANK JOHN AND ANDREA FARRIS WHO, FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME AND MACHINES TO TAKE CARE OF OUR CHURCH LAWN! DUE TO A NEW JOB AND WORK SCHEDULE, HE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO DO THIS SO WE NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER!
If you or someone you know is able to do this and would like to donate your time and machines to this necessary work, please let us know asap. We are also seeking bids from lawn care companies and individuals if you know of someone who would be good and reliable. 456-2888.
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NO LUTHERANISM 101 THIS THURSDAY DUE TO CONFIRMATION QUESTIONING AND RECEPTION
We will resume our study next week, April 28 at 7pm.
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BEGINNING FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 7-9pm!!!
Below is all you need to know
1. This will be led by two very seasoned and knowledgeable gun owners: Paul Brockfeld (Brockfeld Gunsmithing) and Jason Cluver (State Trooper in Montgomery County).
2. This will be a good review for all who have been handling guns for years, and a good beginner course as well.
3. This safety class is to kick off St John's Gun Club! After the class we will start planning fun and safe outings!!
4. The class is for EVERYONE 11 years old and up.
5. If anyone knows of any SAFE ranges that are cheap or free, that don't require a membership, and that can take group reservations (or are usually able to hold a group of 10 or so) please let me know.
6. It will be the beginning of hunter safety certification and satisfy the first part of it, but will not complete the course. The second four hours has to be led and taught by a "certified" instructor at one of their locations. There will be a course held at the VFW in Warrenton on August 6, from 8am-noon.
6. If you are planning on participating in the safety course please RSVP asap!!
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COMPLIMENTARY PHOTOS AVAILABLE ON COUNTER IN THE NARTHEX!!
If you didn't order any other pictures, your complimentary picture is on the counter n the narthex. Come and get it! If you ordered pics, yours came or will come in the mail.
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5K RUN SPONSORED BY CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP ON SATURDAY, APRIL 23. CALL 636-297-0130 TO REGISTER!!
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LADIES AID AND PALS MEMBERS PLEASE MAKE BAKED GOOD FOR THE BAKE SALE ON MAY 7!!
Please remember that we have a bake sale table at the vendor fair and flea market on May 7. Please bring them the day before or the morning of the bake sale. We need LOTS of baked goods to sell!! Thanks in advance for participating!!!
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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...THE QUILTERS WILL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF THE QUILT THAT IS HANGING DOWNSTAIRS!!_____________________________________________________________________________________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!_____________________________________________________________________________OPERATION BACKPACK FOR APRIL IS CANNED SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES(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.)___________________________________________________________________________________GENERAL PRAYERS:For BRIAN MC LAUGHLIN who is recovering from very complicated and serious surgery.For DON BRAZEE who is hospitalized with a possible blood clot in his leg.For CAROL BRAZEE who is struggling with severe bronchitis and is seeing a pulmonologist today.For the PAILERS as they are moving to an apartment in Chesterfield this weekend.For LYNN FIGURA who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at home and is doing great.For LOIS FRICK who fell and fractured her back last week and is going for an MRI today.For EVELYN TOEDEBUSCH, Lois Boeger's mom, who is dealing with severe back pain and has been moved to a rehab nursing home. .For PASTOR'S MOM, who is having hip replacement surgery on April 25.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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