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Daily Email: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
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DEVOTION: Luke 9:51-62English Standard Version (ESV)
"A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus"
51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?"[a] 55 But he turned and rebuked them.[b] 56 And they went on to another village.
"The Cost of Following Jesus"
57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." 59 To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." 60 And Jesus[c] said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61 Yet another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home." 62 Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
Lots of harsh things going on in this passage. Life was harsh for Jesus, especially as he set his face toward Jerusalem. Once he did that, it was all business. It was all business, because that's what He had truly come to do. His face was set toward Jerusalem, because that is where he would suffer and die for the sins of the world. It would be where he would feel the whips, the crown of thorns, the beating so bad that people couldn't recognize him, the nails in his hands and feet, and finally where he would take his last breath. It wasn't a fun trip.
Notice how it says that many rejected him, and many quit following him. It still happens in our day. It is most certainly happening in our United States, in our society. In place of God's Word, people want tolerance and acceptance. In place of confession and absolution, people want acceptance and even recognition and pride in all things sinful. The people rejected Jesus once he stopped giving them what they wanted and turned his face toward to Jerusalem to give them what they needed.
My prayer for you is that you set your face toward Jerusalem with Jesus so that you may see what the Lord's will is no matter how opposed the world is to it. Stand firm in God's Word! Speak the truth in love! Keep preaching, teaching, and living love ad forgiveness. Live in Christ and know that your reward awaits you in paradise!
Prayer: Lord, make me to know your will, to surrender to it, and to live in it. Amen.
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DEVOTION: Luke 9:51-62English Standard Version (ESV)
"A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus"
51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?"[a] 55 But he turned and rebuked them.[b] 56 And they went on to another village.
"The Cost of Following Jesus"
57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." 59 To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." 60 And Jesus[c] said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61 Yet another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home." 62 Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
Lots of harsh things going on in this passage. Life was harsh for Jesus, especially as he set his face toward Jerusalem. Once he did that, it was all business. It was all business, because that's what He had truly come to do. His face was set toward Jerusalem, because that is where he would suffer and die for the sins of the world. It would be where he would feel the whips, the crown of thorns, the beating so bad that people couldn't recognize him, the nails in his hands and feet, and finally where he would take his last breath. It wasn't a fun trip.
Notice how it says that many rejected him, and many quit following him. It still happens in our day. It is most certainly happening in our United States, in our society. In place of God's Word, people want tolerance and acceptance. In place of confession and absolution, people want acceptance and even recognition and pride in all things sinful. The people rejected Jesus once he stopped giving them what they wanted and turned his face toward to Jerusalem to give them what they needed.
My prayer for you is that you set your face toward Jerusalem with Jesus so that you may see what the Lord's will is no matter how opposed the world is to it. Stand firm in God's Word! Speak the truth in love! Keep preaching, teaching, and living love ad forgiveness. Live in Christ and know that your reward awaits you in paradise!
Prayer: Lord, make me to know your will, to surrender to it, and to live in it. Amen.
CALENDAR
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am
Thurs- Pastor leaves for vacation and is gone till July 2
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher, and Brent Davis
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae; 11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning 8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Jim Rahn
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Piano- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: No projection this week
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND, JULY 2 and 3
Acolytes- 8:30- Dawn Sherman 11- Hailey Blechle
Ushers- Marvin hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar-- Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Elder- ??????
Greeters- 8:30- Don Nolte; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Steve Robine
Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Projectionist- Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Gus
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How many nations does Amos speak against? Eight including Judah and Israel.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What happened to Uzziah because of his sin?
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NEWS!!!!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER
Each week the children will play different board games which will be coordinated with the Bible lesson. Bring your kids to have some fun and to learn the Scriptures at the same time.
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MARILYN WILL RETURN TO THE OFFICE TODAY. PASTOR AND FAMILY WILL LEAVE FOR VACATION TOMORROW (THURSDAY.)
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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!
Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver. Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life!
Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.
And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!
Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.
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VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!
We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity. Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids. You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.
We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals. You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.
Please volunteer! We need you!
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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
Here's how it works:
1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.
2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals. (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)
3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.
4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.
5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.
6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.
Please use this program! It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!!
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 PRAYER
For PAT MANNESS, who is recovering from hip replacement and pelvic reconstruction surgery at St. Mary's Hospital.
For DON NOLTE'S BROTHER, GERALD, who is recovering from very serious heart surgery and will go home later this week.
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a broken shoulder at home.
For PAT JAEGER, who is going home from the nursing home tomorrow (Thursday).
For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.
For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.
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Update on Don Nolte's brother
My brother was moved from icu to a private room yesterday.. His vitals are all good and he is sitting up and taking short walks. He's eating regular food and a lot of tubes have been removed. Praise be to God. Thanks to everyone for your prayers.
Don
Daily Email: Monday, June 20, 2016
DEVOTION: Psalm 138
"Give Thanks to the Lord" Of David.
"Give Thanks to the Lord" Of David.
138 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
2 I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.[a]
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
my strength of soul you increased.[b]
4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,
for they have heard the words of your mouth,
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.
6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.
8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Lately I've been a lot more interested in the life of David, especially his life after Nathan convicted him and he confessed of his sin with Bathsheba. After this, and because of his grievous sins, the son born to Bathsheba died and all of his other sons fought against him and most of them died gruesome deaths by the sword. Not only that, but there were nations who were constantly trying to get at him and his kingdom, and so he was constantly fighting battles and shedding blood. Talk about stress.... , and he deserved it.
Still, in the middle of all that trouble and stress, and even after his failures and guilt, he is able to say,
"7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me."
He knew exactly who it was that upheld his life. He knew where his bread was buttered, where his breath came from, and where he was going to get mercy and grace. And so he was able to praise God even in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances. He was able to keep the faith, because the Holy Spirit kept reviving him and strengthening him.
What about you? Can you praise God in the middle of your struggles? Can you see past the pain to the praise? Can your ears and your heart hear God's Word and receive it with thankfulness even when you are going through difficult times?
My prayer for you is that you can take those difficult times in your lives and kick them in the teeth with the blessings of Christ, namely forgiveness, peace, and salvation. My prayer is that you can look back on those difficult times with thanksgiving and joy as times that the Lord grew your faith and sanctified you in both body and soul. My prayer for you and for myself is that we all become a little more like David every day, realizing how poor and wretched sinners we are, and knowing how much God has forgiven us.
Prayer: Lord, when hard times get us down, remind us that you are there and that all the blessings we receive in those difficult times come from you. Amen.
CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Council meeting canceled
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am
Thurs- Pastor leaves for vacation and is gone till July 2
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher, and Brent Davis
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae; 11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning 8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Jim Rahn
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Piano- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: No projection this week
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND, JULY 2 and 3
Acolytes- 8:30- Dawn Sherman 11- Hailey Blechle
Ushers- Marvin hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte
Altar-- Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Elder- ??????
Greeters- 8:30- Don Nolte; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Steve Robine
Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Projectionist- Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Gus
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How long did Jehoahaz reign as king?
What happened to a dead man who was thrown into Elisha's tomb? He came back to life
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How many nations does Amos speak against?
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NEWS!!!!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER
Each week the children will play different board games which will be coordinated with the Bible lesson. Bring your kids to have some fun and to learn the Scriptures at the same time.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
MARILYN WILL RETURN TO THE OFFICE WEDNESDAY. PASTOR AND FAMILY WILL LEAVE FOR VACATION ON THURSDAY.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!
Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver. Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life!
Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.
And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!
Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!
We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity. Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids. You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.
We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals. You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.
Please volunteer! We need you!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
Here's how it works:
1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.
2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals. (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)
3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.
4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.
5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.
6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.
Please use this program! It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!
_____________________________________________________________________________
OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!!
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 PRAYER
For PAT MANNESS, who is hospitalized wit a cracked pelvis.
For DON NOLTE'S BROTHER, GERALD, who is recovering from very serious heart surgery.
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a broken shoulder at home.
For PAT JAEGER, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens.
For LIL WINTER who is recovering from a fall at Delmar Gardens in Ofallon.
For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.
For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.
The perfect Father's Day gift
Having trouble thinking of a gift for dad or grandpa for Father's Day? What if you registered him for the men's retreat coming up in Sept 23-25? He'll love it, and appreciate your frugality when you spend the small amount of $45 for it. Think about it, but don't think too long! Go to www.t3mensretreat.org to register!
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Prayer request for Pat Manness
Prayer request for Pat Manness. She is to have a life threatening repeat hip surgery. Surgery scheduled for next Tuesday. She is at Lake St. Louis. M
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, jeremy klaustermeier <revklaus@hotmail.com> wrote:
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DEVOTION: Luke 8:26-39 English Standard Version (ESV)
"Jesus Heals a Man with Demons"
26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes,[a] which is opposite Galilee. 27 When Jesus[b] had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me." 29 For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him. He was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.) 30 Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion," for many demons had entered him. 31 And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. 32 Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. 33 Then the demons came out of the man and entered the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and drowned.
34 When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. 36 And those who had seen it told them how the demon-possessed[c] man had been healed. 37 Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. 38 The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
There are a lot of people in this world who deny that there are such things as demons in the world. There are also a lot of people who think that we, as mere human beings, can overcome evil all by ourselves in this world. Everyone seems to be looking for answers as to how to "deal" with terrorists, tragedies, and crazy lunatics such as the guy who killed the 49 people in Orlando.
Unless you don't believe the Scriptures, the account from the Gospel reading for this weekend shows us that there is indeed a very large presence of demons in our fallen, sinful world. And there is only one who can overcome and make the demons flee, in this account into a herd of pigs, away from us. This one person is, of course, God made flesh, JESUS!!
The one and ONLY way to "deal" with sin, death, the devil (and his demons), and hell is to give it all to Jesus! He already dealt with it all by allowing Himself to be nailed on a cross to rid the world of all of its power. He has commanded the sin and death to come out of you just like He commanded the demons to come out of the man from the Gerasenes.
If you want to "deal" with evil in your own life, there's only one choice. Give it to Jesus. He will give you the tools, His Word, His sacraments, His forgiveness to deal with it all, both the sin around you and your own sin. Trust in Jesus, live your life in Him, and have real peace!
Prayer: Lord, help me to "deal" with the sin, death, the devil and hell that is all around me by constantly turning to you. Amen.
CALENDAR
Thurs- L 101 @ 7Fri- NO Bible study at Hendershots
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5pm; 18-35 year old BBQ 6pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Father's Day
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller 11- George Pezold
Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover; 11- Doug and Ruth Walters
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Kailyn Blechle
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Piano- Barb Dreyer
Projectionists: Sat- ????? (I need someone as Pam has requested to be taken off the scchedule) 8:30- Dawn Sherman 11- Masters
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What happened to a dead man who was thrown into Elisha's tomb?Oh! Oh! Oh! I know this one too! Okay... deep breath. Are you ready? The dead dude turned into worm meal. No lie!But if you want to know what the Bible say, and I'm guessing you do, since this is a Bible quiz, he sprang back to life and jumped to his feet. (2 Kings 13:21)And who could blame him. Tossed into a grave with a half-rotted corpse – 'cause burial techniques weren't the best back then, unless you were an Egyptian pharaoh – I'd take off running too.And that's the scoop.__________________________________________________________________________TODAY'S QUIZ: How many Jeroboams were there in the Bible?_______________________________________________________________________________NEWS!!!!UPDATE ON 1,000 MILES OF BIKING FOR LEADACHILD!!I'm at my halfway point for the Summer. I am officially at 510 miles. Only 490 to go! Please visit www.leadachild.org to see why I'm riding and to donate to the cause!___________________________________________________________________________________________STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver. Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life!Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.______________________________________________________________________________________________SERMON FROM SUNDAY: Watch, listen, share! The Gospel needs to get out there!
https://youtu.be/5GdFb96nHi8_____________________________________________________________________________________VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity. Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids. You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals. You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.Please volunteer! We need you!_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals. (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.Please use this program! It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!_____________________________________________________________________________OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!!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 PRAYERFor MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a broken shoulder at home.For MARIANNE LINKE who is back home but is still extremely weak.For PAT JAEGER, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens.For LIL WINTER who is recovering from a fall at Delmar Gardens in Ofallon.For BARB PERRICONE who is back home and continue to recover from pneumonia.For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.
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Daily Email: Thursday, June 16, 2016
DEVOTION: Luke 8:26-39 English Standard Version (ESV)
"Jesus Heals a Man with Demons"
26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes,[a] which is opposite Galilee. 27 When Jesus[b] had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me." 29 For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him. He was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.) 30 Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion," for many demons had entered him. 31 And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. 32 Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. 33 Then the demons came out of the man and entered the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and drowned.
34 When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. 36 And those who had seen it told them how the demon-possessed[c] man had been healed. 37 Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. 38 The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
There are a lot of people in this world who deny that there are such things as demons in the world. There are also a lot of people who think that we, as mere human beings, can overcome evil all by ourselves in this world. Everyone seems to be looking for answers as to how to "deal" with terrorists, tragedies, and crazy lunatics such as the guy who killed the 49 people in Orlando.
Unless you don't believe the Scriptures, the account from the Gospel reading for this weekend shows us that there is indeed a very large presence of demons in our fallen, sinful world. And there is only one who can overcome and make the demons flee, in this account into a herd of pigs, away from us. This one person is, of course, God made flesh, JESUS!!
The one and ONLY way to "deal" with sin, death, the devil (and his demons), and hell is to give it all to Jesus! He already dealt with it all by allowing Himself to be nailed on a cross to rid the world of all of its power. He has commanded the sin and death to come out of you just like He commanded the demons to come out of the man from the Gerasenes.
If you want to "deal" with evil in your own life, there's only one choice. Give it to Jesus. He will give you the tools, His Word, His sacraments, His forgiveness to deal with it all, both the sin around you and your own sin. Trust in Jesus, live your life in Him, and have real peace!
Prayer: Lord, help me to "deal" with the sin, death, the devil and hell that is all around me by constantly turning to you. Amen.
CALENDAR
Thurs- L 101 @ 7
Fri- NO Bible study at Hendershots
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5pm; 18-35 year old BBQ 6pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Father's Day
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller 11- George Pezold
Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover; 11- Doug and Ruth Walters
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Kailyn Blechle
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Piano- Barb Dreyer
Projectionists: Sat- ????? (I need someone as Pam has requested to be taken off the scchedule) 8:30- Dawn Sherman 11- Masters
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What happened to a dead man who was thrown into Elisha's tomb?
Oh! Oh! Oh! I know this one too! Okay... deep breath. Are you ready? The dead dude turned into worm meal. No lie!
But if you want to know what the Bible say, and I'm guessing you do, since this is a Bible quiz, he sprang back to life and jumped to his feet. (2 Kings 13:21)
And who could blame him. Tossed into a grave with a half-rotted corpse – 'cause burial techniques weren't the best back then, unless you were an Egyptian pharaoh – I'd take off running too.
And that's the scoop.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How many Jeroboams were there in the Bible?
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NEWS!!!!
UPDATE ON 1,000 MILES OF BIKING FOR LEADACHILD!!
I'm at my halfway point for the Summer. I am officially at 510 miles. Only 490 to go! Please visit www.leadachild.org to see why I'm riding and to donate to the cause!
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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!
Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver. Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life!
Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.
And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!
Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.
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SERMON FROM SUNDAY: Watch, listen, share! The Gospel needs to get out there!
https://youtu.be/5GdFb96nHi8
https://youtu.be/5GdFb96nHi8
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VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!
We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity. Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids. You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.
We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals. You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.
Please volunteer! We need you!
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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
Here's how it works:
1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.
2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals. (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)
3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.
4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.
5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.
6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.
Please use this program! It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!!
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 PRAYER
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a broken shoulder at home.
For MARIANNE LINKE who is back home but is still extremely weak.
For PAT JAEGER, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens.
For LIL WINTER who is recovering from a fall at Delmar Gardens in Ofallon.
For BARB PERRICONE who is back home and continue to recover from pneumonia.
For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.
For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.
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