Daily Email: Wednesday, June 1, 2016

 DEVOTION: 1 Kings 17:17-24   English Standard Version (ESV)
"Elijah Raises the Widow's Son"
¹⁷ After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill. And his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. ¹⁸ And she said to Elijah, "What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to me to bring my sin to remembrance and to cause the death of my son!" ¹⁹ And he said to her, "Give me your son." And he took him from her arms and carried him up into the upper chamber where he lodged, and laid him on his own bed. ²⁰ And he cried to the Lord, "O Lord my God, have you brought calamity even upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by killing her son?" ²¹ Then he stretched himself upon the child three times and cried to the Lord, "O Lord my God, let this child's life^[a] come into him again." ²² And the Lord listened to the voice of Elijah. And the life of the child came into him again, and he revived. ²³ And Elijah took the child and brought him down from the upper chamber into the house and delivered him to his mother. And Elijah said, "See, your son lives." ²⁴ And the woman said to Elijah, "Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth."
 
It was, most certainly a miracle that the boy was raised from the dead, but it was also a miracle that the mother finally believed that Elijah's words were God's words, for she could not and would not believe unless she was given faith by the Holy Spirit.
 
This wasn't the first miracle that Elijah had done for the widow.  He had made the little bit of flour and the oil that the widow and her son had left last during a drought.   So she had already seen a miracle from the Lord, but had she really understood that the Lord was with Elijah and that Elijah's words were God's words? 
 
We see miracles every day.  We know that Christ has been raised from the dead!  Christ is risen!  Alleluia!  But how often do we really exclaim with our voices and our lives that He is alive?  Do we really fathom and grasp His resurrection?  Can we really say "I know that my redeemer lives"?  How are we showing it? 
 
Are we showing that we really know, by giving up our money to him?  Are we showing God that we truly know by our time in worship or lack of it? 
 
My prayer for you is that you continually grow in the knowledge of the resurrection and that you keep growing in knowing so that your life may bear the fruit of that knowledge more and more! 
 
Let us pray: Lord, make me, like the widow, exclaim daily that I know that your words are true.  Amen.

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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Alzheimers Support Group 1pm; No L 101 because Pastor is in MN for wedding
Fri- Pastor in MN for wedding
Sat-  Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher   11- Hannah Johnson

Ushers- Scott Heitgerd, Alex Heitgerd, Bob Linke and Tom Linke

Altar-  Set up- Terry Mc Kenzie; Clean Up- Terry Mc Kenzie

Elders-  Sat- Randy Sweet;  8:30- John Hachtel;  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- John and Anna Hoenig;  11- Dave and Lil Winter

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet  8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Teresa Brockfeld

Organist- Rachel Fisher
 
Piano- Molly Hendershot

Projectionists:  Sat- Perricone; 8:30- McKenzie 11- Gus Klaustermeier
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Name three sets of  things ("a time to be born and a time to die" counts as one set.) that Solomon says there is time for in Ecclesiastes.

 

Here's Pat's answer for today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLl_bJoZeDk

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  How long did Solomon reign in Jerusalem and who succeeded him as king?

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NEWS!!!! 

AND THE GROSS OUT CHALLENGE WINNER IS..........  PASTOR......  BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Come and gross him out this Sunday at noon!  Be a part of dumping all sorts of nasty stuff on him.  He is soooooooo looking forward to it.

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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL IS GOING TO BE PLAYING GAMES DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TIME STARTING THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 5.  These games will fit in with the lesson for each week. 

They have many of the games needed, however, we would like more copies of some and we are still in search of a few.  

The following is a list of wanted games: 

Checkers

Life

Chutes and Ladders

Sorry

Trouble 

Hungry, Hungry Hippos 

Candy Land

Jenga

Connect Four 

Operation 

Battleship.  

We will be able to return the games to you after the weekly lesson and no later than Labor Day Sunday.  Please check the games to see they have the pieces needed to play and mark the boxes with your name.  The games may be left in Kelsey's office.

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OUR CHOIR SANG THEIR LAST SONG FOR THEIR CHOIR SEASON ON SUNDAY.  THEY'RE TAKING A BREAK UNTIL AUGUST!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CHOIR MEMBERS WHO PRACTICE THEIR REAR ENDS OFF AND COMMIT TONS OF TIME TO MAKE OUR WORSHIP SERVICES SPECIAL! 

Thank you! Janice Walters, Donna Lindsey, Kailyn Blechle, Taryn Linke, Rebecca Winn, Rebecca Bettlach, Lois Boeger, Sandy Robine, Sharon Spoede, Torre Statler, Pam Linke, Don Nolte, Doug Walters, Jim Rahn, John Hachtel, Alan Hofeldt and Steve Robine and especially their fearless leader BARB DREYER, for your dedication and leadership!
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STEPHEN MINISTRY IS REBOOTING AND REENERGIZING AND NEEDS MORE FOLKS TO BE A PART OF IT!! 

Read below if you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry and what it entails!!

 

WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?

Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry of caring for individuals on a one to one basis through listening and prayer. 

 

WHO NEEDS A STEPHEN MINISTER

Basically anyone who has gone or is going through some type of struggle or loss could benefit from a visit from a Stephen Minister. People who are going through grief, divorce, loneliness, or a whole host of other circumstances are all good candidates for a Stephen Minister.

 

WHO LEADS AND DIRECTS IT?

It is led by lay people, under the supervision of Pastor, who have been trained to be Stephen Leaders at a special Stephen Leader training course.  Molly Hendershot, Joanne Hachtel, and Chrissy Groeber are our current Stephen leaders. 

 

HOW DOES ONE BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?

Stephen Ministers go through 50 hours of training to be the best active listeners and responsible caregivers that they can be.

 

WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO ONCE THEY ARE TRAINED?  Stephen Ministers are responsible to

Listen

Pray

Share Christ's love

Attend to the caregiver process and leave the results to God. 

Maintain confidentiality

 

WHAT IS CONFIDENTIALITY

Everything that a Stephen Minister talks about with a care giver is to be kept between the Stephen Minister and the care receiver.  It is a very private matter and cannot and should not be divulged to anyone, unless that care receiver requests it. 

 

WHO CAN BE A STEPHEN MINISTER?

Anyone who has a heart for hurting souls can be a Stephen Minister.  It does require a time commitment, so be sure that you have enough time to commit to the training and to being a Stephen Minister (About 1-2 hours a week.)

 

WHY DO WE NEED STEPHEN MINISTERS? 

It's best to answer this one right from the Scriptures.  In Acts 6 we see that the disciples were getting very busy as the church was growing exponentially.  They needed some "helpers' to help take care of the needs of the people.  So they chose seven people, one of whom was Stephen, to help take care of the physical and spiritual needs of the people. 

            To these seven, and then to billions after them in the millennia since, have been given the task of being the ears, hands, and hearts to care for the people.

            St. John's is in need of such people!  As our congregation grows and changes and as needs increase, the need for Stephen Ministers increases as well.  We just need more people listening and praying and that's what Stephen Ministers do.    

 

 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO EB ASSIGNED TO A STEPHEN MINISTER AS A CARE RECEIVER?

Contact one of the Stephen Leaders, Marilyn, or Pastor and we will get you set up.  Church phone is 636-456-2888  or Pastor's cell is  636-359-1061

 

 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?

1. Contact one of our Stephen Leaders, Pastor, or Marilyn to be put on a list of trainees.  636-456-2888  or Pastor's cell at 636-359-1061

2. Wait for enough people to fill out the list.

3. Attend and participate in training when it is scheduled.  We have to wait till there are enough people willing to go through the Stephen Ministry training before we start.

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CALLING ALL 18-40 YEAR OLDS!!

What?  Barbecue Picnic

When? Saturday, June 18, at 6pm (after worship)

Where? Church Pavilion

Who?  All 18-40 year olds and their friends

Why? 1. Fun and Fellowship (getting to know others)

2. Fact Finding and Future Planning (How can the congregation better serve this generation, and how can this generation be of service to, in and through the congregation?)

 

What will be provided?  Hamburgers, hotdogs, pork steaks, buns, plates, napkins, cups, and plasticware, tea, and lemondade. 

 

What should I bring? Bring your own adult beverages and a side dish or dessert to share. 

 

Please RSVP by Sunday, June 12 if you can, but if you don't RSVP, please come!  The Lord will provide.

 

PAPER RECYCLING AT CHURCH

DO NOT LEAVE THE PAPER IN A PLASTIC BAG WHEN YOU DROP IT IN THE BIN.  DUMP IT OUT OF THE BAG! 

 

No cardboard, plastic, or foam allowed.

 

You may have noticed the big red dumpster on the parking lot.  That is for you to dump your used paper!!

Any kind and color of paper is acceptable.  No cardboard. 

 

Church will get money per pound.

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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!

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TRIBUTE TO VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVER PROJECT IS UNDERWAY

Place your order online at www.tributetoveteransmemorial.org  or get an application from the office.

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PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!

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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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MAY IS CANNED FRUIT!!!

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 LIL WINTER who is recovering from a fall at Delmar Gardens in Ofallon.

 

For ROGER KLAUSTERMEIER, Pastor's dad,  who is recovering from gall bladder surgery.  He had to be admitted yesterday, but should be going home today.  

 

For BARB PERRICONE as she continues to recover from pneumonia at Parklane Rehab.

 

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who will be having cancer surgery soon, and chemo and radiation afterwards on a tumor just behind his tonsils.

 

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.