Daily Email: Monday, Dec. 19, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 110:1-4

Of David. A psalm.

¹ The Lord says to my lord:^[a]

"Sit at my right hand
    until I make your enemies
    a footstool for your feet."

² The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying,
    "Rule in the midst of your enemies!"
³ Your troops will be willing
    on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy splendor,
    your young men will come to you
    like dew from the morning's womb.^[b]

⁴ The Lord has sworn
    and will not change his mind:
"You are a priest forever,
    in the order of Melchizedek."

 

 

Who is David talking about in this passage when he says "The Lord says to my Lord"?  David had no "lord" as far as this earth went.  He was the most powerful man in the world.  No one ruled over him.  He, indeed, ruled over everyone.  Yet, he knew who that there was a "Lord" over him, namely God Himself.  From a young boy on, David knew that no one could compare or even come close.  He knew that if it wasn't for God's will, he would have never become king. 

 

So, when David says, "The Lord says to my Lord…." It sounds strange at first and tell you realize who "the Lord" is and who "my Lord" is.  We are talking the Father and Jesus here folks!  David is talking about Jesus in the Old Testament.  Isn't that fantastic?  It is veiled to be sure, but there is no mistaking it. 

 

And it is fitting that we use this Psalm on Christmas Eve, because at Christmas as well as at the crucifixion and resurrection, the Lord put all our enemies under his feet.  In that lowly birth, when Jesus was laid in the manger, "my Lord" defeated the devil! 

 

Can you imagine the groans and wails from hell as Satan saw the Son of God become incarnate begin to do what He came to do?  I'm sure he, along with all his demons, didn't see it coming. 

 

Rejoice today that your Lord Jesus sits, once again, at God's right hand until the day when the final battle will have been won and this earth and life itself will be transformed to life eternal!  Rejoice that He has put all your enemies under Christ's feet and the last one to be destroyed is death.  That destruction is sure!  Alleluia!

 

Prayer:  Than you for your salvation my Lord!  And thank you Lord for ruling over me.  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15; NO MORE HOLY YOGA AT ST. JOHN'S… It has moved to K4 Fitness

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 5pm; Bell Choir practice 6pm; Choir practice 7pm

Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Fri- Assemble Newsletter

Sat-  Christmas Eve Worship 7pm
Sun- Christmas Day Worship 10am

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte-  Eve- Nova Luebke  Day- Kalene Masters

Ushers-  Eve- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze; Day- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klovver

Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer

Elders-  Eve- Jason Cluver    Day- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  None

Lay Readers- None

Piano- None

Organist- Rachel Fisher Eve and Day

Projectionists: Eve- Mauch; Day- McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

A little bit more difficult question today:  What is the main theme of the letter to the Ephesians?

 

(No one answered so I'll leave it again today.)

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NEWS!!!! 

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS WEDNESDAY at 5pm!!

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND!!!

 

Due to the weather, the program was postponed till this Wednesday at 5pm!  Come on up and enjoy this wonderful classic Christmas program with lots of singing!

 

AFTER THE PROGRAM THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP IS AT 7PM!  And CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP IS AT 10AM!!!

 

They will be two different services with all of your favorite Christmas hymns!!!  Come on out and enjoy them both!!!

 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES

This is the last week to get this food in as kids are out of school next week!!

 

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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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!!

__________________________________________________________________________________________GENERAL PRAYER

For CAMERON FAERBER as he recovers at home from intestinal problems.   There is still no known cause of it.

 

For BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been on hospice care for the last few months and slows down a little more every day, but is doing well.

 

THANKSGIVING For BETTY TAMELER as she found out yesterday that her tumor was benign.  NO cancer!

 

For MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

For DAVE CALLIES who is recovering from hand surgery

 

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.