DEVOTION: Psalm 23English Standard Version (ESV)
The Lord Is My Shepherd
A Psalm of David.
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.[a]
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[c]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord
forever.[g]
This is probably the most famous of all the Psalms. It is indeed wonderful poetry by David at a time in his life when nothing was going right. Notice, once again, the emphasis on the Lord. Everything is about him and his goodness.
This Psalm is usually one that I read at funerals. I'll probably read it at Cal Tameler's funeral later on this week. It's a good one when we are mourning and depressed, because it gets the emphasis off our loss or our problems and on to the Lord who is the source of all goodness and the one real answer to our mourning and pain.
When we read this Psalm we can almost picture David remembering a simpler time in his life when he was just a shepherd and the beautiful scenery he got to see and experience. It's the scene of many vacations, green pastures and still waters, a feast, and rest.
While you may not always get to experience that rest here on earth, you will get to experience it in the eternal life you will spend with Jesus and all the saints! Imagine dipping your feet in the cleanest coolest water ever. Imagine a feast with Jesus! Imagine the real rest that always seems to escape you here on earth. Imagine eternity with your loving Lord and Savior!
In the midst of your busy and maybe even mournful Monday, remember this Psalm and know that the Lord is with you, that you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for being my shepherd and leading me all the way to eternal life with you. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7
Wed- Board of Outreach 5; Stephen Ministry 6; choir 7
Thurs-Confirmation make up 5pm; Karate 6:15-7:45
Sat- HOLY YOGA 10-11; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Luke Rausch; 11- Nicholas Schulze
Ushers- Rich Boeger, Don Hance, Don Tate, Doug Walters
Altar- Set up- Cheri Hofeldt; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Elders- Sat- Steve Robine; Sun- 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Al Benton
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Reader- Sat- Sandra Perricone; 8:30- Steve McDowell, 11- Ben Hoelscher
Sat Pianist- Pat Golden
Organist- Pat Golden
Projectionist: Sat- Mauch; Sun, 8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Faerber
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Xerxes? The Persian king identified as Ahasurerus in the book of Esther. She became part of his harem and queen of Persia. Esther 2:1-18 (Thanks Don!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Sanballat?
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NEWS:
THE ELDERS WANT YOUR HELP!
The idea of consolidating our Sunday worship services has been brought up at several council meetings and in many other conversations recently and so at our elders meeting yesterday we discussed the possibility of consolidating our two Sunday worship services into one.
Here's what a schedule would look like.
8:15-9:15- Adult Bible class
9:30-10-30- Worship
10:45-11:45- Sunday school, another adult Bible study led by a member, Confirmation class
Here are the reasons for this idea:
- It would help all the worship workers- acolytes, readers, counters, choir, pianists, organists, elders, etc. as they are getting spread thin.
- Our church would be more unified as we would be worshiping together every Sunday
- We'd have more time for Bible class and Sunday school
- We'd help out confirmation kids and families if we were able to have class on Sunday
- A fuller worship service means more of everything and just a more worshipful atmosphere.
The Saturday worship service would stay the same.
The elders want to know what you think? Is this a good idea or bad idea? Any other suggestions?
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SPECIAL KIDS AND YOUTH REFORMATION SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WEDNESDAY NIGHTS COMING UP!
Starting Sunday, October 15 and ending on Sunday October 29 during Sunday school hour beginning at 9:45 and Wednesdays at 5pm, our Sunday school and youth will be doing a special Reformation VBS style Sunday school and Wednesday night youth night for all kids ages 3-18!!! On Sundays we will have special crafts and games along with the lesson. On Wednesday nights we will start with pizza at 5 and then have our program! Tell your kids, grandkids, neighbor's kids, and everyone else you know about it!!
Sunday school schedule for October 15 and 22
Opening- 9:45
Games crafts, snack, lesson rotation 9:55-10:55
Wednesday Schedule for October 18 and 25-
Pizza Supper- 5pm
Opening Worship- 5:30
Games, crafts, snack, and lesson rotation 5:45-7:00
Sunday school schedule for October 29
Opening- 9
Games crafts, snack, lesson rotation 9:10-9:55
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS!! Please call church to volunteer!!!
Kitchen helpers –2 or 3—
Rotation Guides (people to bring groups from one station to another)- 3 or 4—
Other- (all around help)—2-3
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500th ANNIVERSARY REFORMATION BLOW OUT CELEBRATION COMING UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29!!!
Sunday school- 9am
Worship- 10am
Potluck Picnic with Fried Chicken- 11:30 (Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!)
Pitch the Keys Singing- Noon
Bounce House, Live Polka Music , Games, Fellowship, Fun--- Noon- 3pm
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! We want this to be a community event to show everyone that Lutherans are great people who have the truth of the Gospel and the peace of knowing we are saved by grace through faith on account of Christ!!!
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LADIES AID VENDOR FAIR AND BAKE SALE COMING UP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
If you would like to be a vendor or know someone who would, the cost is $20 per spot. They also need baked goods. Call 456-2888 to reserve your spot or to let them know you'll donate some baked goods.
Invite your friends and family and come on down to enjoy it!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Philippians 2:8
Whoever comes to Sunday school and tells me this verse will get a prize!
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NEW OUTREACH BOOKLET DISPLAY AT CHURCH
Our board of outreach and evangelism purchased a set of outreach booklets on all different topics of interest. They are for you to use for yourself, but also to take to friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors who may be dealing with the things covered in these booklets or may just have questions regarding to the faith. Please check it out and as it says, PLEASE TAKE ONE!
DO YOU HAVE A THRIVENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNT OR POLICY?
You may be eligible to receive money for Little Lambs or Good Shepherd!! Go to www.thrivent.com/choicedollars to check it out!
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OPERATION BACKPACK DONATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES. PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO CHURCH AND PUT THEM IN THE TUB MARKED "BACKPACK BLESSINGS"!
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PRAYERS:
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAL TAMELER as he fell asleep in Jesus Sunday afternoon.
For HAROLD TEMME who is recovering from heart troubles at home.
For IVY TINNIN, who has been diagnosed with epilepsy and will have to take a semester off of school because of it.
For THOSE IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI who are dealing with hurricane Nate.
For the HUNDREDS IN LAS VEGAS who are dealing with the tragic shooting.
For DAVID GRAYSON, BUCK HAMPTON, AND GEORGE HOELSCHER all dealing with cancer and chemo treatments.
For the INFANT GRANDSON OF DANE AND JODI BALDWIN who was born twelve weeks premature. Right now he is getting some help with breathing, but all vitals and everything are good. He was born at 2 and a half pounds.
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PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For SAM HARGROVE deployed in Amman, Jordan and DAN DREYER deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, that the Lord would keep them safe from harm during their service and bring them home safely.
For DAVID TATE stationed in Japan, COLTON FIGURA stationed in California, and ALEX WALTERS, stationed in Tennessee. That God would bless their service to our country and keep them safe as they all await possible deployment.
For CALEB FIGURA AND VINCE MASTERS who are both serving our country in the National Guard and take time out of their lives, jobs, and families to go on duty several times a year.
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