Daily Email: (Late Edition) Monday, February 15, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 4  English Standard Version (ESV)
4 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
    You have given me relief when I was in distress.
    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

² O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?
    How long will you love vain words and seek after lies?
³ But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
    the Lord hears when I call to him.

⁴ Be angry, and do not sin;
    ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent.
⁵ Offer right sacrifices,
    and put your trust in the Lord.

⁶ There are many who say, "Who will show us some good?
    Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!"
⁷ You have put more joy in my heart
    than they have when their grain and wine abound.

⁸ In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
    for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

 

Just look again at that last verse you just read.  Isn't that awesome!  It is the Lord alone who makes us dwell in safety.  Even as there are dangers all around us, and even though we suffer pain and loss, we are still safe in the Lord and we can still go to sleep at night in PEACE no matter what the circumstances.  Whether we have just lost a loved one, have been diagnosed with a dreadful disease, have gone through a break up of a marriage or have lost a relationship of any kind; we can know for certain that we still have peace, because the Lord is with us.  He is our shelter, our refuge, and our strength! 

 

If you are having a difficult time in your life right now, just repeat verse 8 over and over again.  His Word is powerful enough to bring peace to your life where there is no peace.  His Word casts out the darkness, His Word casts out sin!  His Word restores, heals, and give eternal life!!

 

Let us pray:  Thank you for letting me lie down and sleep in Your safe arms, O Lord.  In you will I put all my hope and trust.  Amen.

 

 

 

 
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CALENDAR:
Mon- President's day no school and no confirmation class

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15

Wed- Ladies Aid noon; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15

Fri- Newsletter deadline; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm

Sat-  Men's breakfast 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Voter's meeting 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold; 11- Jacob Winn

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

Altar- Wed-Terry McKenzie; Set up-  Linda Callies; Clean up- Sandy Robine

Elders-  Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Roy Bohning; 11- Steve Robine

Greeters- 8:30- Don and Wanda Turnure; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay readers- Sat Roy Bohning; 8:30-  Lois Boeger; 11 -  Steve Robine

Pianist- Sat- Tim Sherman

 

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists:  Sat- ????  8:30-  Terry McKenzie; 11- Hannah Johnson
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YESTERDAY'S  BIBLE QUIZ:    Who was Balaam?

 

(Answer from Pat King)]

Oh! This is another easy one. He was the dude with the donkey. A talking donkey, no less. Who, you might be surprised to learn, was the distant ancestor of Mr. Ed. The talking horse of TV fame.

Anyway, Balaam was a sorcerer, who was approached by King Balak of the Moabites (creators of the moped!) to curse the Israelites Moses was leading into Canaan. At first – after getting a warning from God in a dream – he refused. But King Balak offered him more money so, he figured, "What the heck!" And off he went on Mr. Ed the 1st.

Along the way, one of God's angels – waving a nasty sword – blocked the road. Mr. Ed – being no dummy – said (in donkey), "Whoa!" Balaam – who couldn't see the angel – beat the snot out of the donkey. Not a nice dude. This happened 2 more times. Finally, Mr. Ed decided it was time to switch from donkey to the local dialect, and asked, "What's your problem, dude?"

At that point God let Balaam see the ninja-angel. Which scared the living snot out of him! (Should have let the angel beat him a few times, and let him see how much he liked it.)

Anyway, Balaam went on to King Balak's house – or tent, or whatever it was. But instead of cursing the Israelites, he blessed them. Not because he really wanted to, but by that time he'd wet his pants and afraid to do anything other than what God told him to do.

 

And that is the story of Balaam

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who were the two guys who went into the Promised Land as spies and were convinced that the Lord would give it into their hands if they would just trust the Lord.  (They were the only ones of their whole generation that was allowed to enter the Promised Land.

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NEWS!!!! 

 

VOTERS MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45am!!

All those who are chairpersons of your boards or committees should be present to report.  If you're not able to be there to report, please provide a written report for your board or committee!!

 

Our main order of business will be to nominate and elect a man who is willing to be president and a man who is willing to be vice president for this year.

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TRIP TO BRANSON WILL BE CANCELED AFTER THIS COMING SUNDAY IF 20 MORE PEOPLE DON'T SIGN UP AND GET THEIR MONEY IN!!  Call Marilyn TODAY if you plan on going!  456-2888

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED THINGS, BOUGHT THINGS, OR ATTENDED THE STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION!! 

There are just too many people to thank them all individually!!

 

THERE ARE STILL SEVERAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT $10 EACH!  CONTACT PASTOR IF INTERESTED. 

 

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LENTEN DINNER THIS WEDNESDAY AT 5:30!!

Here's the menu:

Chili
baked potato bar
hotdogs
desserts

 

PLEASE COME OUT TO SUPPORT YOUR YOUTH!!  They are the future of your church, and they need all the help they can get.

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BUILDING EXPANSION MEETING COMING UP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, @ 6:30pm!!

Our next, very important building meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 @ 6:30pm!  

We'll be looking at different rough drawings of economical ways that we can accomplish what we want to do to accommodate our growing congregation and support the future of our church!  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING!!

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 LENT DINNERS ARE EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING LENT AT 5:30!!

Over the last many, many years your Jr. and Sr. high youth and their parents (mostly their parents) have been serving dinner on Wednesday nights during Lent.  While this is a good way for the youth and their parents to serve and give back to the congregation, it is also supposed to be a way for them to raise money for their service projects and trips. 
 
Unfortunately over the past several years, they have barely broken even on these dinners.  The parents usually donate the desserts and even much of the other food out of their own pockets.  Without that the youth would probably lose money. 
 
It is especially important that they make money this year, as they will need all they can get to make their goal for the National Youth Gathering in new Orleans.
 
I want to encourage you all to attend these dinners, and, while there is no set price per person for these dinners, a generous free will offering is strongly encouraged!! 
 
Below is the Menu for each week:

Feb. 17-
d potato bar
hotdogs
desserts
 
Feb 24-
Fried Chicken
Stuffing
green beans
apple sauce
desserts
 
March 2-
taco bar w/all the fixings
desserts
 
March 9-
pasta
salad
rolls
desserts
 
March 16-
Fried Chicken
potatoes
corn
rolls
desserts
 
 
As always, thank you for your continued support of the future of Christianity!!!

 

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2016 ALTAR FLOWER CHART IS STILL PRETTY EMPTY!!

It is hanging on the bulletin board in the narthex.  Sign up if you wish to place flowers on the altar!  If it is for a special occasion (in memory of loved one, birthday, anniversary, etc.) please indicate that as well.  Cost is $25 payable to St. John's. 

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 DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING THIS DAILY EMAIL?

If you know of someone who isn't currently receiving my daily emails but would like to, please reply to this email with their email address and I will add them to the list.  THANK YOU!

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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR FEBRUARY IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!  ANY SIZE CANS ARE APPRECIATED!

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 BETTY SCHIRR as she remains in ICU and is intubated and sedated with a serious lung problem and fluctuating blood pressure. 

 

For DON BRAZEE who is dealing with severe weakness and painful swelling in his joints off which the cause has yet to be identified.

 

For RUTH WALTERS as she recovers from knee replacement surgery. 

 

For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, who has been diagnosed with childhood leukemia.

 

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.