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Daily Email: Monday, June 13, 2016
DEVOTION: Psalm 3
3 O Lord, how many are my foes!
Many are rising against me;
2 many are saying of my soul,
there is no salvation for him in God. Selah[a]
3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.
4 I cried aloud to the Lord,
and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah
5 I lay down and slept;
I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of many thousands of people
who have set themselves against me all around.
7 Arise, O Lord!
Save me, O my God!
For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;
you break the teeth of the wicked.
8 Salvation belongs to the Lord;
your blessing be on your people! Selah
As I read the news on my Twitter feed yesterday about the mass shooting in Orlando, I was once again reminded of the power of the devil in this world. He is definitely moving people to do much evil.
Evil is all around us. We don't need to look far. We all have our enemies. David had A LOT of them too. His job was to conquer all of his enemies around Israel and Judah. He had tons of foreign enemies as well as enemies from within. Can you imagine how worn out he must've been at the end of his life? After all that he went through, the battles he faced, as well as the guilt of his own sin, he must've just been tired of it all.
When David says, "I lay down and slept. I woke again for the Lord sustained me." You can see how David had to totally rely on God for his strength and safety and for his very life and breath. He could've been destroyed at any moment. He was only alive by the Lord's will.
The same is true for you. You have enemies all around you. No matter how nice or wonderful you are, there will be people who don't like you. There'll be even more when you do something wrong or something that offends. But the biggest enemy will be from within. It will be yourself and your own sinful nature. There will be days where you will just be beaten down and tired, and you'll be the one who has beaten yourself up.
It's after these times that we have to exclaim with David that "Salvation belongs to the Lord". O Lord, have mercy!!
Prayer: Lord, we are too often beaten up and down by the devil, the world, and our sinful nature. When we are, remind us that salvation belongs to you. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Family Night 6pm; Carnival meeting 7pm
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees meeting 7pm; National Youth Gathering Meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid meeting 10am
Thurs- L 101 @ 7
Fri- NO Bible study at Hendershots
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5pm; 18-35 year old BBQ 6pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Father's Day
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller 11- George Pezold
Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Pam Linke
Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover; 11- Doug and Ruth Walters
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Kailyn Blechle
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Piano- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: Sat- ????? (I need someone as Pam has requested to be taken off the scchedule) 8:30- Dawn Sherman 11- Masters
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:
What does Obadiah's name mean?
At first, I know you're all thinking he was a bullfrog. But no, that was Jeremiah. This dude, was the one who wrote the shortest book in the Old Testament. Mostly because he was also busy writing that song about Jeremiah. Anyway, his name means "servant (or worshipper – depending on who you believe) of the Lord." For those of you who'd like to hear his song, here it is: https://youtu.be/pTtyeyljQ0A
And once again, this answer has been brought to you by, Crazy Answers 'R Us.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What happened during Joash's reign that causes great turmoil and distress in the kingdom and is something that Joel writes about?
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NEWS!!!!
FAMILY NIGHT IS TONIGHT AT 6PM! EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Bring something ITALIAN to share for the meal! And bring a heart that is ready to grow in Christ!
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CARNIVAL MEETING IS TONIGHT AT 7PM! If you want to be a part of it, or just have some great ideas for it, please be at the meeting! If you can't be there, text or call Kelsey 573-8037826 to volunteer or to share your ideas.
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NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING MEETING TOMORROW (TUESDAY) NIGHT AT 7PM!!
It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE WHO IS GOING TO TEH GATHERING BE THERE FOR THIS MEETING. Important information will be given and things decided!
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LADIES AID IS COLLECTING SLIGHTLY USED PILLOWCASES TO MAKE DRESSES FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN AFRICA.
They will be meeting on Wednesday at 10am to begin working on them!!
The contact/collection person for this project is Joan Sexton. Call her at 456-5437 to donate your pillowcases or to help make dresses out of them.
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VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!
We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity. Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids. You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.
We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals. You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.
Please volunteer! We need you!
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HOLY YOGA WAS FANTASTIC YESTERDAY!
Look for a regular class to start sometime soon!!! More info to follow!
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CALLING ALL 18-40 YEAR OLDS!!
What? Barbecue Picnic
When? Saturday, June 18, at 6pm (after worship)
Where? Church Pavilion
Who? All 18-40 year olds and their friends
Why? 1. Fun and Fellowship (getting to know others)
2. Fact Finding and Future Planning (How can the congregation better serve this generation, and how can this generation be of service to, in and through the congregation?)
What will be provided? Hamburgers, hotdogs, pork steaks, buns, plates, napkins, cups, and plasticware, tea, and lemondade.
What should I bring? Bring your own adult beverages and a side dish or dessert to share.
Please RSVP by Sunday, June 12 if you can, but if you don't RSVP, please come! The Lord will provide.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY IS REBOOTING AND REENERGIZING AND NEEDS MORE FOLKS TO BE A PART OF IT!!
Read below if you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry and what it entails!!
WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry of caring for individuals on a one to one basis through listening and prayer.
WHO NEEDS A STEPHEN MINISTER
Basically anyone who has gone or is going through some type of struggle or loss could benefit from a visit from a Stephen Minister. People who are going through grief, divorce, loneliness, or a whole host of other circumstances are all good candidates for a Stephen Minister.
WHO LEADS AND DIRECTS IT?
It is led by lay people, under the supervision of Pastor, who have been trained to be Stephen Leaders at a special Stephen Leader training course. Molly Hendershot, Joanne Hachtel, and Chrissy Groeber are our current Stephen leaders.
HOW DOES ONE BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?
Stephen Ministers go through 50 hours of training to be the best active listeners and responsible caregivers that they can be.
WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO ONCE THEY ARE TRAINED? Stephen Ministers are responsible to
Listen
Pray
Share Christ's love
Attend to the caregiver process and leave the results to God.
Maintain confidentiality
WHAT IS CONFIDENTIALITY
Everything that a Stephen Minister talks about with a care giver is to be kept between the Stephen Minister and the care receiver. It is a very private matter and cannot and should not be divulged to anyone, unless that care receiver requests it.
WHO CAN BE A STEPHEN MINISTER?
Anyone who has a heart for hurting souls can be a Stephen Minister. It does require a time commitment, so be sure that you have enough time to commit to the training and to being a Stephen Minister (About 1-2 hours a week.)
WHY DO WE NEED STEPHEN MINISTERS?
It's best to answer this one right from the Scriptures. In Acts 6 we see that the disciples were getting very busy as the church was growing exponentially. They needed some "helpers' to help take care of the needs of the people. So they chose seven people, one of whom was Stephen, to help take care of the physical and spiritual needs of the people.
To these seven, and then to billions after them in the millennia since, have been given the task of being the ears, hands, and hearts to care for the people.
St. John's is in need of such people! As our congregation grows and changes and as needs increase, the need for Stephen Ministers increases as well. We just need more people listening and praying and that's what Stephen Ministers do.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO EB ASSIGNED TO A STEPHEN MINISTER AS A CARE RECEIVER?
Contact one of the Stephen Leaders, Marilyn, or Pastor and we will get you set up. Church phone is 636-456-2888 or Pastor's cell is 636-359-1061
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?
1. Contact one of our Stephen Leaders, Pastor, or Marilyn to be put on a list of trainees. 636-456-2888 or Pastor's cell at 636-359-1061
2. Wait for enough people to fill out the list.
3. Attend and participate in training when it is scheduled. We have to wait till there are enough people willing to go through the Stephen Ministry training before we start.
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PAPER RECYCLING AT CHURCH
DO NOT LEAVE THE PAPER IN A PLASTIC BAG WHEN YOU DROP IT IN THE BIN. DUMP IT OUT OF THE BAG!
No cardboard, plastic, or foam allowed.
You may have noticed the big red dumpster on the parking lot. That is for you to dump your used paper!!
Any kind and color of paper is acceptable. No cardboard.
Church will get money per pound.
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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
Here's how it works:
1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.
2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals. (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)
3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.
4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.
5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.
6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.
Please use this program! It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!
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PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!
We have been blessed beyond measure in the United States haven't we? I want you to join me in making a global difference by releasing children from poverty through Christian education.
Instead of taking a week off and joining my fellow Lead a Child bikers who are riding the Fault Line across four states this year, I have decided to go solo and bike 1,000 miles locally and while on vacation by August 1 to raise funds for LeadaChild. Would you sponsor me so that I can raise funds to support this most worthy organization? In my opinion, there is no more worthy organization to support than LeadaChild!
LeadaChild provides educational assistance to over 26,000 children and shares the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their families! LeadaChild supports the poorest of the poor children through Christian education in the following countries:
Guatemala Chad Honduras Palestine Haiti Uganda
Gambia Ivory Coast El Salvador Nigeria Panama Nicaragua
Burma Ghana Chile Venezuela Bolivia Mexico
Liberia Uruguay Sri Lanka India Guinea Sierra Leone
Bangladesh Cambodia South Africa Togo Thailand
These students need your help to find a way out of poverty through Christian education and learn of the hope of Christ our Savior.
Please fill out your information below and send it with your check or donate online through the LeadaChild website: http://www.leadachild.org/bike
Every dollar makes a difference. Please give generously. Please remember all of the riders in your prayers! Thank you much for your support!
Biking For Kids Together,
Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier
LeadaChild is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JUNE IS CANNED VEGETABLES!!!
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 PRAYER
For MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a broken shoulder at home.
For MARIANNE LINKE who is back home but is still extremely weak.
For PAT JAEGER, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens.
For LIL WINTER who is recovering from a fall at Delmar Gardens in Ofallon.
For BARB PERRICONE who is back home and continue to recover from pneumonia.
For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.
For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.
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