FW: Daily Email: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

DEVOTION: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

² To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:

³ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thanksgiving

⁴ I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. ⁵ For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— ⁶ God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. ⁷ Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. ⁸ He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁹ God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

Are you an encourager?  When you speak with people and in your relationships, are you the one who encourages or are you the one who complains?  Do you speak positively about others or do you put them down? 

 

I confess that I've not always been the best encourager.  I haven't gone out of my way to encourage.  Sometimes I think I am encouraging when really I am trying to guilt someone into doing what they are supposed to do. 

For instance here's two different ways to try to get someone to come back to church.  

1. "We haven't seen in you church for a while.  Where've you been?  We miss you.  You know it is your duty as a church member to be in church regularly. 
2. We love you!  We care about you!  How are you doing?  Anything we can pray for?  Please come and be a part of our worship so you can grow in your faith and receive God's gifts!

To which one would you respond more favorably?  The second one, right?  When we act and speak out of love, care, and genuine concern we will have the other person's heart, emotions and well being in mind.  When we truly love others with God's love we will act and speak words of encouragement. 

Repent of your lack of encouragement for others.  Run to God for forgiveness!  Then share Christ's love like Paul did in the verses above! 

 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us the ability to encourage others.  Help me to encourage as you give me opportunity.  Amen.

 

 

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CALENDAR

Wed- Board of outreach 8am; Choir 7

Thurs- Lutheranism 101 6:30pm

Sat-  Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school and Adult Bible class 9:45

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Abby Vossen; 11- Dulci Rahn

Ushers-  Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Brett Nordwald, Erv Yoder

Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Randy Fischer
 
Greeters-  8:30- Barb and Allan Dreyer; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Stephanie Owenby

Piano-  Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Terry McKenzie; 11- Dawn Sherman
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

Who was Isaac's wife? Rebekkah

 

Thanks again Don!

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Keturah?

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NEWS!!!! 

LUTHERANISM 101 RESUMES THIS THURSDAY AT 6:30pm!!!

This is for everyone whether you are a lifelong Lutheran, have only been one for a very short time, or are looking to become one!  Did you make a resolution to learn more about God and your faith this year?  This is a perfect time and place to do it!  Come and join us!!  It is a good time of conversation and getting to know your brothers and sisters in Christ too!

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HOPE FULL LIVING SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE DUE

Pastor Klaustermeier is a regular contributor to this devotional book for seniors.  Call Marilyn 456-2888 to get or renew your subscription.   It's only $7 for a year subscription!

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OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE IN YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES IF YOU HAVEN'T PICKED THEM UP YET!!

Maybe you didn't know that you had them, but if you are a confirmed member of St. John's you have your own church mailbox and your own offering envelopes!  Check your mailbox today!!

BLUE ENVELOPES IN YOUR OFFERING ENVELOPE BOXES ARE FOR THE BUILDING FUND!!!

Please note that your blue envelopes are for our BUILDING FUND.  Please use them appropriately!  Let's get this building built!!

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY ARE CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES!

Any size can, and any kind of fruit or 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 BROOKS EBERT recovering from sickness and hospitalization.  He is at home and doing much better.

 

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she recovers from a broken hip and hip surgery.

 

For DON NOLTE as he recovers from rotator cuff surgery to his shoulder.

 

For MIKE PUCKETT who is at home with his mom and recovering well from lung surgery.

 

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.