Daily Email: Tuesday, September 6, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 119:169-176  English Standard Version (ESV)

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
    give me understanding according to your word!
¹⁷⁰ Let my plea come before you;
    deliver me according to your word.
¹⁷¹ My lips will pour forth praise,
    for you teach me your statutes.
¹⁷² My tongue will sing of your word,
    for all your commandments are right.
¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have chosen your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation, O Lord,
    and your law is my delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live and praise you,
    and let your rules help me.
¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
    for I do not forget your commandments.

 

 

This past weekend we heard the news that the remains of Jacob Wetterling, a boy in my home state who went missing in August of 1989, had been found.  Although he had been missing for nearly three decades, his parents never gave up hope, never stopped searching, always kept their porch light on, and kept loving their son even though he was lost. 

 

It reminded me of another person who does the same thing for us all.  JESUS!!!  He never stops searching for the lost.  He employs us, mere sinful humans that we are, to search for the lost as well.  The Holy Spirit moves us to have the same heart that he does so that we may love the lost like he does. 

 
I know I have the Holy Spirit in me, because he continually gives me a heart for the lost and for those who have strayed away from Him.  If the Holy Spirit was not in me, I would care nothing for those who care nothing for the Lord or for those who have lost their way.  But I do. 
 
Our Lord Jesus did too!  He spent most of his time among the lost.  He loved the lost.  He healed them.  He preached the good news to them.  He forgave their sins. 
 
The church exists to do the same thing.  We are, as Paul puts "the body of Christ", or "ambassadors for Christ".  He makes his appeal to souls through us.  He shows His love to sinners through us.   He allows us to experience the joy and satisfaction of using our voices, our abilities, and our very lives to seek and save the lost! 
 
Don't ever forget why god made you a member of St. John's!  He made you a member so that you could do His will among the members, but more importantly, out in the community among sinners.   So do it!  Love sinners!  Care for them!  Share the good news of Jesus' forgiveness and peace with them!  That's why your here!  Do it and you'll find the satisfaction and purpose you so desire! 
 
Prayer:  Lord,, put me to work in your kingdom finding your lost sheep!  Amen.
 

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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- Choir 7pm

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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LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: Who wrote the book of Lamentations? Jeremiah

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zadok and why are his descendants so important?

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SERMONS FROM 8/28 and 9/4  WATCH AND SHARE!!  GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT!!

https://youtu.be/xgHcH-2gavo

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFPXFB81do&feature=youtu.be

 

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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:

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 PAM BUELTMANN who fell and broke her hip on Saturday and is recovering at the hospital today.

 

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.