Daily Email: Monday, Nov 21, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 122 (ESV)

"Let Us Go to the House of the Lord."

122 I was glad when they said to me,
    "Let us go to the house of the Lord!"
² Our feet have been standing
    within your gates, O Jerusalem!

³ Jerusalem—built as a city
    that is bound firmly together,
⁴ to which the tribes go up,
    the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed for^[a] Israel,
    to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
⁵ There thrones for judgment were set,
    the thrones of the house of David.

⁶ Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
    "May they be secure who love you!
⁷ Peace be within your walls
    and security within your towers!"
⁸ For my brothers and companions' sake
    I will say, "Peace be within you!"
⁹ For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
    I will seek your good.

What is the house of the Lord?  Where is it that David is speaking about today?  It is church!  That's right!  It's church. 

It's where God's glory dwells. 

It's where he gives us strength.

It is where there is peace. 

It is where there is security. 

It is where the love of Christ is sure to be found 

It is where there is fellowship with sinners who have been made saints through Jesus' blood and righteousness. 

It is where you can go to find rest for your souls. 

Why wouldn't you want to be there?  Why wouldn't you be glad when people say to you "Let's go to church!"

You will have quite a few extra opportunities to go to the house of the Lord in the next month and a half.  I encourage you to find your reason to be in worship with the saints and Jesus and get there! 

Prayer: Lord, we thank you for giving us your house to go to.  Give us the energy and will to get there as much as I can.  Amen.

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 CALENDAR

Mon- Circuit Pastor's meeting 9-noon; Little Lambs sharing meal 11; Confirmation 5:15; Yoga 7

Tues- Quilting 9-2; LL sharing meal 11

Wed- Oak Pointe worship 10:30; worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgiving Day

Fri- Church office closed
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Christmas decorating noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Nova Luebke  8:30- Kalene Masters  11- Lydia Miller

Ushers- Wed- Dave Winter, Scott Schulze, Larry Schulze,  Gary Scott; Sun- Allan Dreyer. Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover

Altar-  Wed- Set up- Lucille Luebke, Clean up Lois Boeger; Sat and Sun Set up- Terry McKenzie Clean Up: Cheryl Bettlach 

Elders-  Wed- Randy Sweet; Sat- Randy Fischer 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Don and Donna Sherman;  11- Charlie and Lynn Figura

Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Stephanie Owenby

Piano- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Fischer; Sun- Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  Give me all the information you can find on Lazarus.

1- Brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus

2. Poor man who sat and begged at the rich man's gate.  A parable is written about him.

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NEWS!!!! 

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY AT 7PM!!  BE THERE!

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VOTER'S MEETING RESULTS

Here are the major things that were voted on yesterday.

1. The congregation voted to give this year's missionary support to Pastor Micah and Deaconness Dorothy Glenn who are missionaries at large in Ferguson.

2. The board of education recommended and the voters approved a reduction in force which will end the DCE program and give Kelsey Overbeck six month's severance.

2. A total  budget of $240,657 that was put together with inputs from all boards and committees and organized by Alan Hofeldt was approved.  (Thanks to Alan Hofeldt for putting the budget together for us!)

3. The board of trustees recommended and voter's approved new facility use guidelines and prices.  (call the office if you have questions.)

4. New board members and officers were elected by acclamation and are Secretary- Patty Sweet; Bd of Stewardship- Kevin Luebke; Bd of outreach Karen Benton; Elders- Al Benton and Randy Sweet; Trustees- Paul Brockfeld and John Hoenig,

Those who are done with their terms of office are: John Hachtel, Don Turnure, John Farris, Marv Hendershot, Ruth Walters, Linda Callies, and Lil Winter.  WE THANK YOU  ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!

5. The voters approved a spending of memorials and saved money up to $5,000 on sound system and technology upgrades.

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LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

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OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

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RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

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SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

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AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

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YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

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GENERAL PRAYER

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WILMA WEIGLE as they are mourning her loss.

For BARB PERRICONE, who is at home recovering.

For JENNIFER HOELSCHER, who is hospitalized after surgery due to a blockage in her intestines.

For BUCK HAMPTON, hospitalized with pneumonia.

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For ARCIE POINTER, Cheri' Hofeldt's mom, who has been placed on hospice care.

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer.  She is at home.

 

For DENNIS PERREY, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.

 

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