DEVOTION: 1 John 3:1-3 English Standard Version (ESV)
3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears[a] we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. 3 And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
This is our hope! It is a hope that is not based on how good or holy we are but how good and holy Christ was and is. That is what makes it a certain and sure hope. "Everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure." It is our hope in him that purifies us! It is our trust in his salvation won for us on the cross that makes us holy. It is still all about Jesus! We are children of God NOW! We are holy NOW!
Isn't that fantastic? Isn't that the best news you've heard all week, even in your lifetime? You are already a child of God, and because you are a child of God, you are holy! You sure don't feel holy, but you are. You are holy in the sight of the Father, because you have been clothed with Christ and it is no longer you who live but Christ who lives in you.
Today is ALL SAINTS DAY! You are a Saint! You along with all of those who have trusted in Jesus as their Lord and Savior. All of you are saints! Live like it today! Live in the peace and security of his grace!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for making me your child and making me a saint. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- ALL SAINTS DAY, Stephen Ministry 6; Choir 7
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support Group 1; Confirmation make up 6pm; Lutheranism 101 7pm; Karate 6:15-7:45
Fri- Vendor Fair Set up 2;30-4:30
Sat- Vendor Fair Set up- 7-9; Vendor Fair- 9am-1pm; Worship- 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school and Bible class 9:45
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RSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Cierra Figura; 11- Addie Hoelscher
Ushers- Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze, Gary Scott, Dave Winter
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie
Elder- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay Reader- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Karen Benton
Pianist 11- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Sat and 8:30- Barb Dreyer
Projectionist- Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Terry McKenzie; 11- Nova Luebke
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How was John the Baptist killed? He was beheaded (Thanks Don and Sandy!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How many times did Jesus feed a multitude of people?
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NEWS:
LADIES AID VENDOR FAIR AND BAKE SALE COMING UP THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Come and get some Christmas shopping done and enjoy some wonderful baked good!!
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WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF NOMINATIONS FOR OUR CHURCH BOARD!!! Below is what we need:
Board of elders- 3 men of good standing in the church who are active: main duties include, worship and communion assistance, member care, developing of budget for salary and benefits for staff. They usually meet on the second Sunday of each month at noon. (Dave Winter is timed out and two of our other elders have resigned this year.)
Board of trustees- 3 people- main duties include taking care of St. John's property and approving budget for insurance and maintenance. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm and have several work days (usually on Saturday morning) throughout the year. (Teresa Scott and Gary Hoelscher are both timed out and Scott Heitgerd has transferred to Immanuel, Wentzville)
Board of education- 2 people needed- Main duties include planning, preparation and carrying out of Sunday school program, VBS, and other education programs. They usually meet on an as needed basis. (Naomi Johnson is unable to continue due to work and family responsibilities and Lisa Rausch's first term is up) We are in desperate need of a couple people who have the time and energy available to commit to this board.
Secretary- This is not the same as our office administrator, Terry; This person is responsible for taking minutes at voter's and council meetings, and for preparing agendas for the same. This person can also be a signer on checks and other official documents. (Patty Sweet has decided to go to a different church)
If you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, or have possible suggestions, please reply to this email, or call me at 636-359-1061
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SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1
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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?
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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:
Two prayers for MARILYN FOSTER, 1. thanksgiving I am free of melanoma & can heal now. 2. prayers for successful Retina surgery this Friday.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE who is recovering from surgery on her arm after a fall.
For IVY TINNIN as she has had to take a semester off of school for health reasons.
For GEORGE HOELSCHER as he finds out the results of his tests today.
For RON HEITGERD who is home from the hospital, but will have to get dialysis three days a week .
For BUCK HAMPTON who has moved to Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy to begin receiving chemotherapy treatments.
THANKSGIVING for HEALTH AND GROWTH for CAIDEN BALDWIN, infant son of Dane and Jodi Baldwin who is doing very well after being born three months early.
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PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For SAM HARGROVE deployed in Kuwait 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.
