DEVOTION: Revelation 21:9-14 English Standard Version (ESV)
"The New Jerusalem"
9 Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, "Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, 11 having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel were inscribed— 13 on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.
22 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, 25 and its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. 26 They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. 27 But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life.
The3 number 12, throughout the Bible, is a number that refers to the people of God. In the Old Testament it was the number of the tribes of Israel. In the New Testament it was the disciples/apostles. Even after Judas betrayed Jesus and then went and killed himself, the rest of the apostles made sure someone took his place so there would be twelve.
So, in our reading, when it says that the city is basically made up of twelve of everything, it is saying that the city is made up of the people of God. The people are what make the place. The people are what make the church as well.
I'm Facebook friends with a pastor in Africa named Simon Peter Waako. He is a Lutheran pastor in Uganda. The church buildings he preaches and teaches at are not much to behold compared to the ornate building we have at St. John's. Yet, because Simon is speaking God's Word and because the Holy Spirit is working through him the churches are growing. I'm not sure how many churches he has right now. I think it's 4 or 5. He travels hundreds of miles every week. Yet, because it is about the people and not the building and because God's Word is being preached to people and people are hearing it and believing it, the church is growing! That's how it works.
Just think of the number of people that will be in paradise with us who believe! It is an unimaginable number! Think of the joy we will experience when we see all the people that have gone before us into heaven. Oh what joy it will be!
Prayer: Lord, when I get bogged down by this world and its seemingly endless tasks, help me to remember that all the people of God will join You one day in paradise! Amen.
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"The New Jerusalem"
9 Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, "Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, 11 having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel were inscribed— 13 on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.
22 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, 25 and its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. 26 They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. 27 But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life.
The3 number 12, throughout the Bible, is a number that refers to the people of God. In the Old Testament it was the number of the tribes of Israel. In the New Testament it was the disciples/apostles. Even after Judas betrayed Jesus and then went and killed himself, the rest of the apostles made sure someone took his place so there would be twelve.
So, in our reading, when it says that the city is basically made up of twelve of everything, it is saying that the city is made up of the people of God. The people are what make the place. The people are what make the church as well.
I'm Facebook friends with a pastor in Africa named Simon Peter Waako. He is a Lutheran pastor in Uganda. The church buildings he preaches and teaches at are not much to behold compared to the ornate building we have at St. John's. Yet, because Simon is speaking God's Word and because the Holy Spirit is working through him the churches are growing. I'm not sure how many churches he has right now. I think it's 4 or 5. He travels hundreds of miles every week. Yet, because it is about the people and not the building and because God's Word is being preached to people and people are hearing it and believing it, the church is growing! That's how it works.
Just think of the number of people that will be in paradise with us who believe! It is an unimaginable number! Think of the joy we will experience when we see all the people that have gone before us into heaven. Oh what joy it will be!
Prayer: Lord, when I get bogged down by this world and its seemingly endless tasks, help me to remember that all the people of God will join You one day in paradise! Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am
Thurs- Lutheranism 101 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Kalene Masters 11- Lydia Miller
Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher and Brent Davis
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Elders- Sat-- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Tom and Pam Linke; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Sandy Robine
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Sat and Sun Piano- Molly Hendershot
Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Julie Schaumberg 11- Gus Klaustermeier
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Name a Psalm that will give you comfort after you have sinned and have received God's grace.
CALENDAR:
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am
Thurs- Lutheranism 101 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Kalene Masters 11- Lydia Miller
Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher and Brent Davis
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Elders- Sat-- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Tom and Pam Linke; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Sandy Robine
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Sat and Sun Piano- Molly Hendershot
Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Julie Schaumberg 11- Gus Klaustermeier
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Name a Psalm that will give you comfort after you have sinned and have received God's grace.
Nobody answered this, so I'll leave it up for another day.
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NEWS!!!!
OUR NEXT GUN GLUB MEETING WILL BE TUEDAY, MAY 17 at 7pm!!. IT WILL BE A "GET ACQUAINTED WITH ALL SORTS AND TYPES OF GUNS" EVENING.
Paul Brockfeld and Jason Cluver will bring a wide variety of guns (shotguns, rifles, and handguns) for us to look at and learn how to operate. We will all get to handle the guns. No shooting.
This will be a great opportunity check out all sorts of guns so you can be more confident and sure of your ability and knowledge, and even learn which one would best fit you!
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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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WE ARE IN NEED OF A NEW LAWN MAINTENANCE PERSON/COMPANY
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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LUTHERANISM 101 THIS THURSDAY AT 7pm!!
Come and join us for lively discussion and lots of learning! Refreshments will be provided!
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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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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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The National Day of Prayer is next Thursday, May 5. We will have our annual breakfast beginning at 7am.
This year's menu is a little different. We are going to have biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and fruit.
Prayer and worship will begin at 7:30 and will be done close to 8am.
Please RSVP to this message if you plan to come so I know approximately how much food to buy and make.
Go to www.nationaldayofprayer.org to learn more about it.
This year's menu is a little different. We are going to have biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and fruit.
Prayer and worship will begin at 7:30 and will be done close to 8am.
Please RSVP to this message if you plan to come so I know approximately how much food to buy and make.
Go to www.nationaldayofprayer.org to learn more about it.
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PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!
This is Pastor Jeremy, and we have been blessed beyond measure in the United States haven't we? I want you to join me in making a global difference by releasing children from poverty through Christian education.
Instead of taking a week off and joining my fellow Lead a Child bikers who are riding the Fault Line across four states this year, I have decided to go solo and bike 1,000 miles locally and while on vacation by August 1 to raise funds for LeadaChild. Would you sponsor me so that I can raise funds to support this most worthy organization? In my opinion, there is no more worthy organization to support than LeadaChild!
LeadaChild provides educational assistance to over 26,000 children and shares the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their families! LeadaChild supports the poorest of the poor children through Christian education in the following countries:
Guatemala Chad Honduras Palestine Haiti Uganda
Gambia Ivory Coast El Salvador Nigeria Panama Nicaragua
Burma Ghana Chile Venezuela Bolivia Mexico
Liberia Uruguay Sri Lanka India Guinea Sierra Leone
Bangladesh Cambodia South Africa Togo Thailand
These students need your help to find a way out of poverty through Christian education and learn of the hope of Christ our Savior.
Please fill out your information below and send it with your check or donate online through the LeadaChild website: http://www.leadachild.org/bike
Every dollar makes a difference. Please give generously. Please remember all of the riders in your prayers! Thank you much for your support!
Biking For Kids Together,
Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier
LeadaChild is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
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HELP LITTLE LAMBS GET SOME NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!!!
Order some Avon "Skin So Soft" from Little Lambs to help them raise money for new playground equipment! Call Karin at 314-691-7283 to place your order!
_________________________________________________________________________________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 BETH a daughter of a friend of the Fosters, who was in a very severe bicycle accident and has broken ribs, and punctured lung and a broken shoulder.For MY MOM, DEBBY KLAUSTERMEIER, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. Everything went very smoothly yesterday.For LARRY AND LIBBY PAILER as they have finally sold their house and moved back into St. Louis this past Saturday.For TERESA BROCKFELD AND HER FAMILY as they mourn the death of her brother.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 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 DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.
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