Bible study at 11:30 canceled

 Due to a few of the usual folks not being there and other things going on, Bible study will be canceled for today. 

$5 off pictures next week!!

Just a reminder that next week, when you get your family picture taken, bring food for Operation Backpack, and you will get $5 off your picture order.   Keep it in mind when you go to the grocery store. 
 
 

Daily Email: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

 
 
DEVOTION:  Isaiah 43:16-21

¹⁶ Thus says the Lord,
    who makes a way in the sea,
    a path in the mighty waters,
¹⁷ who brings forth chariot and horse,
    army and warrior;
they lie down, they cannot rise,
    they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:
¹⁸ "Remember not the former things,
    nor consider the things of old.
¹⁹ Behold, I am doing a new thing;
    now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
    and rivers in the desert.
²⁰ The wild beasts will honor me,
    the jackals and the ostriches,
for I give water in the wilderness,
    rivers in the desert,
to give drink to my chosen people,
²¹     the people whom I formed for myself
that they might declare my praise.

 

We all like new things, don't we?  Well, not always.  If this new thing is a new job because the old one that we loved went away, we might not like it too much.  If it's a new diagnosis the next time you go to the doctor, it may not be something you enjoy too much.  If it is a new hymn in church you definitely won't like it, it's just a proven fact. 

 

The new thing that the Lord is doing and will do is something we will definitely like though.  He will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

 

When we are burned out and just dusty, dirty, dry, and done with life, the Lord will provide the water we need to wash ourselves, to drink, and to be refreshed.  The waters of baptism do just that.  In them we are renewed day by day as we remember what the Lord has done for us.  He has washed away all that hinders and holds us down. 

 

The old way of things was dependent on the people.  God promised that if the people did all that he commanded and lived lives worthy of Him, they would live long in the land that he had given them.  If they disobeyed the Lord and did what is evil in his sight, they would be taken away and would no longer live in the promised land. 

 

The new way is that the Lord sent his perfect sinless Son to live the perfect life we couldn't live and die the sacrificial death we couldn't die all in our place and for us.  This new way doesn't depend on us.  It only d3epends on Almighty God!  It is the only way that will work, because He is able to do it.  We aren't! 

 

What a new and wonderful way it is!  Praise the Lord!

 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for making your Son Jesus the new way in this wilderness we call life so that we can make it through to the end which is you and eternal life.  Amen.

 
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; Trustees meeting 7pm
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Board of outreach meeting 5pm; Gun club organizational meeting 7pm
Sat-  worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Elder meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- Wed- Zack Hoelscher 8:30- Hannah Johnson 11- Gus Klaustermeier

Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbbert, Don Turnure;  Sun- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Terry McKenzie ; Clean up- Wanda Turnure

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

Greeters- 8:30- Allan and Barb Dreyer; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30-  Tim Linke; 11 -  Kailyn Blechle

Pianist- Sat- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Wed and Sun-  Rachel Fisher

Projectionists:  Sat- Perricone  8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Kalene Masters
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YESTERDAY'S  BIBLE QUIZ:       What is the "Ceremony of Reminder" in Deuteronomy?  Deuteronomy 27:11-26

¹¹ That day Moses charged the people, saying, ¹² "When you have crossed over the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. ¹³ And these shall stand on Mount Ebal for the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. ¹⁴ And the Levites shall declare to all the men of Israel in a loud voice:
¹⁵ "'Cursed be the man who makes a carved or cast metal image, an abomination to the Lord, a thing made by the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.' And all the people shall answer and say, 'Amen.'
¹⁶ "'Cursed be anyone who dishonors his father or his mother.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
¹⁷ "'Cursed be anyone who moves his neighbor's landmark.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
¹⁸ "'Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind man on the road.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
¹⁹ "'Cursed be anyone who perverts the justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
²⁰ "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his father's wife, because he has uncovered his father's nakedness.'^[a] And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
²¹ "'Cursed be anyone who lies with any kind of animal.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
²² "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
²³ "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his mother-in-law.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
²⁴ "'Cursed be anyone who strikes down his neighbor in secret.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
²⁵ "'Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
²⁶ "'Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who became the leader of the Israelites after Moses?

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NEWS!!!! 

WHO'S INTERESTED IN A GUN CLUB AT ST. JOHN'S AFTER EASTER??  PLEASE COME TO AN ORGANIZATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT 7PM ON THURSDAY!!!

 

I have been wanting to start a gun club at St. John's for quite some time.   

1. I'd like it to at least start out on an introductory/educational level to learn the basics of gun safety and handling. 

 

2. I'd also like it to include everyone: men and women, boys and girls. 

 

3. I would like to have an organizational meeting with all who are interested next Thursday at 7pm!! 

 

4. The first 15 minutes of our gatherings would be devotion/Bible study time.

 

5. Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.

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HOW MUCH DO YOU ACTUALLY KNOW ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LUTHERAN?

How did it start?

Who is Martin Luther?

Why are there so many different Lutheran denominations? 

Why am I Lutheran?

What do Lutherans believe about:

Angels

Demons

ghosts

heaven

hell

 politics

 guns

death penalty

etc..........

 

If you want to know then mark your calendars for the first Wednesday after Easter at 7pm to be at church!!

 

We are going to begin a class called "Lutheranism 101", which I would say is like the advanced class after confirmation. 

 

Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.

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SIGN UP FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS!!

The photographer will be here March 16-19.  Sign up after worship or online through the church website www.stjohnswarrenton.com  Go to the website and click on the text link to the photographer's scheduling site.  For assistance or questions contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070.

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SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILLIES!

A sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex.  Sign your name and if in memory of someone or for a special occasion.  Price is $14.50 each.  You will be able to take them home after Easter Services.

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LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR STARTING TOMORROW FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND ST. JOHN'S MEMBERS!!!  OPEN REGISTRATION FOR EVERYONE STARTS APRIL 1.

Registration forms are available from Little Lambs or the church office.  All registration forms must accompany the $45 nonrefundable registration fee.  Children should be 3 or 4 by August 1.  For more info talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier.

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SATURDAY PIANIST NEEDED

We could use another pianist on Saturday night since Tim and Kathleen Sherman have moved to Wentzville and transferred their membership there.  Please let me know if you or someone you know is available one Saturday a month.  You get paid.

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PLEASE SUPPORT LITERACY IN WARREN COUNTY!!

Warren County Literacy Inc. (of which I am a member and on the board along with Allan Dreyer)  is going to be giving away 70 bookcases stocked with books in April to children who are in the head Start Program in Warren County.  This is the fifth year for this wonderful event.  What we need is people to sponsor a bookcase for $50.  If you are able and willing, please reply to this email or call/text at 636-359-1961.  Make checks payable to Warren County Literacy Inc.   The ceremony at which the kids get their bookcases is on Sunday, April 10 at 2pm at Wright City Middle School.
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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:
 
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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 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 MARCH IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL!! 

 

(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 KRYSTLE GRUENEFELD, a mother of one of our Little Lambs, who is recovering from a brief hospitalization and pneumonia after giving birth to her second daughter.

 

For PAT MANESS, a former member of St. John's and friend to many, who is hospitalized with severe leg troubles.

 

For SHARON GARRETT a friend to some at St. John's, and soon-to-be member, who fell and broke both of her ankles and is recovering at Delmar Gardens, O'Fallon.

 

For DON BRAZEE who is hospitalized with pneumonia and weakness.  The doctors thought it was from a tick, but it may be due to a small tumor that was found in his lung.

 

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 DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.