DEVOTION: Luke 15:1-10 (ESV)
"The Parable of the Lost Sheep"
"The Parable of the Lost Coin"
8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins,[a] if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
I pray that you realize that Jesus isn't talking about a lost sheep or a lost coin in this passage. He is talking about people, lost people. He may even be talking about you.
Most people don't even know that they're lost. For others, it takes a long time and a lot of struggle, pain, and hopelessness before they realize it.
If you are reading this, chances are that you are not lost, but on the off chance that you are reading this at a time in your life when you feel lost, or when everything in your life is out of control and you don't know which way or where to turn, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS! JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!!!
If you're looking for peace look no further than Jesus who is the author and provider of true and real peace. If you're looking for security, don't look to money or things, they can be taken away in an instant. Look to Jesus, who secures you all the way to eternity.
If you're looking for true love, don't look for it in meaningless sex, or in people who can't commit to anything, look for Christ who is committed to you forever. He has shown you what true love is through His suffering, death, and resurrection!
Do you want to be found? Do you want to be that sheep that the shepherd carried on his shoulders and celebrated? Do you want to be that coin that the woman found and called all of her friends about? Turn around! Turn away from the darkness, from the emptiness and turn to the Light and the peace that is Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior! Repent and believe the good news that Jesus suffered, died, and rose again all FOR YOU! Christ is risen! HE IS RISEN INDEED! Alleluia!
Prayer: You are the seeker and savior of the lost. Seek and save them through me. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 6; Lutheranism 101
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"The Parable of the Lost Sheep"
15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them."
3 So he told them this parable: 4 "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."The Parable of the Lost Coin"
8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins,[a] if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
I pray that you realize that Jesus isn't talking about a lost sheep or a lost coin in this passage. He is talking about people, lost people. He may even be talking about you.
Most people don't even know that they're lost. For others, it takes a long time and a lot of struggle, pain, and hopelessness before they realize it.
If you are reading this, chances are that you are not lost, but on the off chance that you are reading this at a time in your life when you feel lost, or when everything in your life is out of control and you don't know which way or where to turn, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS! JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!!!
If you're looking for peace look no further than Jesus who is the author and provider of true and real peace. If you're looking for security, don't look to money or things, they can be taken away in an instant. Look to Jesus, who secures you all the way to eternity.
If you're looking for true love, don't look for it in meaningless sex, or in people who can't commit to anything, look for Christ who is committed to you forever. He has shown you what true love is through His suffering, death, and resurrection!
Do you want to be found? Do you want to be that sheep that the shepherd carried on his shoulders and celebrated? Do you want to be that coin that the woman found and called all of her friends about? Turn around! Turn away from the darkness, from the emptiness and turn to the Light and the peace that is Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior! Repent and believe the good news that Jesus suffered, died, and rose again all FOR YOU! Christ is risen! HE IS RISEN INDEED! Alleluia!
Prayer: You are the seeker and savior of the lost. Seek and save them through me. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 6; Lutheranism 101
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; NYG Celebration Day and RALLY DAY!!; Elders Meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher 11- Hannah Johnson
Ushers- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure
Elders- Sat- Jim Rahn; 8:30- Roy Bohning; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Dave and Linda Callies; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Jim Rahn 8:30- YOUTH; 11- YOUTH
Piano- Sat- Barb Dreyer
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; 8:30- McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zadok and why are his descendants so important? Ill' leave this up one more day. I need some folks to answer... anyone?? Buehler??
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NEWS!!!!
RALLY DAY AND NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING CELEBRATION IS THIS SUNDAY!!!!
All youth 3-18 years old should be at church!!
It is a new start to the Sunday school year! All kids who come to Sunday school will receive a new book, meet their Sunday school teachers. and play some games!!
The youth and parents who went to the National Youth Gathering will share their experiences at the sermon time, read the readings and be the ushers.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE THERE!!
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SCRIP ORDERS DUE THIS MORNING (Tuesday)!!! Call the church office by 9am to get your orders in!
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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OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!! Where? St. John's
What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!
When? 4-10pm on October 1
What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.
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REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!! DEADLINE IS NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16!!
Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.
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MEIDCARE FOR CAREGIVERS SEMINAR IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:30PM!
Are you taking care of a loved one? Is it in your future? This workshop will help you prepare , from what to gather, how to store information, and how to avoid burning out. Drinks and sandwiches to follow. Call 456-2888 to make a reservation.
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PREGNANCY CENTER PLANNING MEETING TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF OPENING A PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER IN WARRENTON WILL BE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7PM AT FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK 1022 N. Hwy 47 in Warrenton! Everyone is invited to attend.
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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!
Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
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DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!
Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!
LITTLE LAMBS ALSO WANTS TO THANK ALL WHO DONATED TO HELP THEM GET THEIR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!!
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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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GENERAL PRAYER
For BETTY TAMELER as she heals from two fractured and compressed vertebrae.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF TYLER ROMAKER, as he is laid to rest today, he is not a member, but his family and he are good friends of a lot of folks at St. John's.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE BEAIRD FAMILY, as they were in a terrible car accident on Monday, two kids ages 13 and 7 were killed and both parents are in serious condition. They are not members, but are good friends of many in the congregation. Gus was friends with Gavin, the boy who died.
For PAM BUELTMANN who fell and broke her hip on Saturday and is recovering at the hospital.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.
For KATHY FISCHER who is recovering from heart surgery at home.
For THE THOUSANDS IN LOUISIANA DEALING WITH FLOODING AND THE THOUSANDS IN CALIFORNIA DEALING WITH FIRES.
For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.
For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.
For BOB RUHL, who is recovering from heart surgery and infections at New Florence Care Center for the next month.
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.
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