DEVOTION: John 2:1-11
We underestimate the power of Christ, don't we? We think about the person with whom we've had conflict for years, and we are pretty sure that the person isn't going to change their heart or their mind, so you quit praying for God to do it. We remember the many times things haven't gone our way, and wondered if God can really do what he promises. We are tortured by that one sin that we keep on doing over and over again even after many times of promising God we wouldn't, and we doubt whether God will accept us into heaven without our conquering of it.
Then we read this story of Jesus turning water into wine, and we are reminded that Jesus has power even over the elements of nature. He can do anything. He can especially do what he promises to do. He promises that if we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive our sins. He promises that he will never leave us or forsake us. He promises that he has laid down his life for us.
Jesus can do so much more than we could ever ask for. He can and does create life out of nothing. He does miracles to show his power. He can and does change hearts and minds through His Word and Sacraments. He can and does love you in spite of all your faults and failures and he will never stop loving you. Praise be to God for sending His Son Jesus to do everything for you.
Let us pray: Lord, you are mighty, you are powerful, and you can do anything. Help me to believe and find comfort in your power and might today. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Board of Outreach and Evangelism meeting 5pm
Fri- No school; Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; worship 5pm; Soup, Sandwiches and Game night 6-9pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Kalene Masters; 11- Hailey Blechle
Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher, and Brent Davis
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster, and Sue Ruhl; Clean up- Terry McKenzie
Elders- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Randy Fischer
Greeters- 8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell; 11- Randy and Kathy Fischer
Lay readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Steve McDowell 11 - Steve Robine
Sat. Pianist- Tim Sherman
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: ???????
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Who was Jacob's first wife? Leah. He wanted Rachel, but a series of unfortunate events led him to marry Leah, supposedly without even knowing it. (He got blasted drunk.) He worked another seven years for Laban for the right to marry Rachel as well. (None of this was according to God's will by the way, but God worked it all out for good.)
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2 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." 4 And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come." 5 His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.[a] 7 Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast." So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now." 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.We underestimate the power of Christ, don't we? We think about the person with whom we've had conflict for years, and we are pretty sure that the person isn't going to change their heart or their mind, so you quit praying for God to do it. We remember the many times things haven't gone our way, and wondered if God can really do what he promises. We are tortured by that one sin that we keep on doing over and over again even after many times of promising God we wouldn't, and we doubt whether God will accept us into heaven without our conquering of it.
Then we read this story of Jesus turning water into wine, and we are reminded that Jesus has power even over the elements of nature. He can do anything. He can especially do what he promises to do. He promises that if we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive our sins. He promises that he will never leave us or forsake us. He promises that he has laid down his life for us.
Jesus can do so much more than we could ever ask for. He can and does create life out of nothing. He does miracles to show his power. He can and does change hearts and minds through His Word and Sacraments. He can and does love you in spite of all your faults and failures and he will never stop loving you. Praise be to God for sending His Son Jesus to do everything for you.
Let us pray: Lord, you are mighty, you are powerful, and you can do anything. Help me to believe and find comfort in your power and might today. Amen.
__________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Thurs- Board of Outreach and Evangelism meeting 5pm
Fri- No school; Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; worship 5pm; Soup, Sandwiches and Game night 6-9pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Kalene Masters; 11- Hailey Blechle
Ushers- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher, and Brent Davis
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster, and Sue Ruhl; Clean up- Terry McKenzie
Elders- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Randy Fischer
Greeters- 8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell; 11- Randy and Kathy Fischer
Lay readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Steve McDowell 11 - Steve Robine
Sat. Pianist- Tim Sherman
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: ???????
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Who was Jacob's first wife? Leah. He wanted Rachel, but a series of unfortunate events led him to marry Leah, supposedly without even knowing it. (He got blasted drunk.) He worked another seven years for Laban for the right to marry Rachel as well. (None of this was according to God's will by the way, but God worked it all out for good.)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What was the pillar of stones called "Jegar Sahadutha" or "Galeed" all about?
NEWS!!!!
MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!
Come and join us for some pancakes, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. RSVP if you are able to come so I know how much food to buy and make. We will be continuing our video series called "Christianity and the Competition" as we go through Part Two of our study of Islam (Muslims).
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GAME AND SOUP NIGHT THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 6-9pm!!!
Bring your favorite card games, board games, or even dominoes! Soup, chili, coffee and tea will be provided!! All attending should bring a snack or dessert to share. You may also bring drinks of your own choice! Please sign the sheet in the narthex if you plan on coming.
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PLEASE COME AND GET YOUR DISHES FROM THE KITCHEN!!
One more week and then those dishes that are left will be taken to Good Shepherd Thrift Store to be sold.
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BIBLE STUDY MEETING AND PIZZA NEXT SUNDAY JANUARY 24 @ 5PM!!
Pastor K. wants to get back in touch with the high school kids after Christmas break, and start to prepare them for the youth gathering coming up this Summer! Please plan on being there!!!
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YOUTH STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION TICKETS WENT ON SALE SATURDAY
Tickets are $25 a piece. All proceeds go to help our youth afford their trip down to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering as well as do many other service projects and youth events.
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NEW ADULT BIBLE CLASS STARTED SUNDAY!! There's still time to get in on it without missing too much.
What makes Lutherans different than other Christian churches? Is it the good potlucks? Is it our staunch German heritage? Is it our constant singing of hymns and liturgy? Well..... maybe. But there is something even more substantial than these that sets us apart. It is our clear distinction of Law and Gospel. "What does this mean?" You ask. You'll just have to come to Bible study at 9:45am on Sunday to find out!
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WE NEED ONE MORE PERSON TO ORDER TO GET THE BULK RATE OF HOPE FULL LIVING DEVOTIONS FOR SENIORS!!!
"Hope Full Living" is a daily devotional booklet just for seniors that Pastor contributes to. He usually has one or two of his own devotions in it. If we get 10 or more people to order it and each person gives $8 we can order them in bulk and have them mailed to church. Order yours today by calling the church office!
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JANUARY IS CANNED FRUIT!!
You can also do individual size cups.
(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 PRAYERS:
For JOHN AND ANNA HOENIG as they mourn the loss of Anna's dad due to complications from Alzheimers.
For PAUL AND TERESA BROCKFELD, soon to become members of St. John's, as their gunsmith business was torched yesterday morning.
For MARIANNE LINKE, as she has healed enough to be able to go home from the nursing home this Thursday, that she would stay well!
For JOANNE HACHTEL, as she recovers from rotator cuff surgery.
For PASTOR MCCRACKEN, from Trinity in Troy, who is on a two month leave to heal from cancer treatments.
For PASTOR PIPER, from St. Paul, New Melle, as he recovers from a heart attack he had while running a 5K in Florida.
For THOSE DEALING WITH FLOODING PROBLEMS in the days and weeks ahead, that the Lord would provide for their needs, and use us, if need be, to help.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.
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