DEVOTION: Psalm 111 English Standard Version (ESV)
Great Are the Lord's Works
111 [a] Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
8 they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name!
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
Did you know that vinyl records are making a comeback. Yup, old record stores are a thing now. One thing about records though is that if they get a bad scratch in them, they will skip and they will keep playing the same sound over and over again.
Sometimes as a pastor, I feel like I am a broken record, I keep saying the same things over and over again. Get back to church, come to Bible study, get your kids to Sunday school, we need more volunteers, and on and on and on it goes. Yet, these things are what I was called to do and to say and so I will keep on saying them until I don't need to anymore, when Jesus returns.
Another sound that you will hear over and over again until Jesus returns, and for eternity is his praise. "His praise endures forever!" Thank the Lord that we will always have that "broken record" in our ears. We will always hear God's praises from our own mouth and from the mouths of others. Even in the bleakest days, when the government is shut down, and the Vikings lose another NFC championship game, and the world seems lost, His praise endures forever.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for being my God, may your praise endure on my lips forever. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Oak Pointe worship 10am; Stephen Ministry 6pm
Thurs- karate 6:15-7:15
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Dulci Rahn; 11- Luke Rausch
Ushers- Sat- Don Tate; Sun- Rich Talbert, Tom Linke, Don Hance, Kent Jacobsmeyer, 11- Jason Figura
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster; Clean Up- Brockfelds
Communion assistant- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Rich Talbert, 11- Al Benton
Greeters- 8:30- Hachtels; 11- Al and Karen Benton
Projectionists- Sat- Gus Klaustermeier; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Loren Howard
Lay Readers- Sat- Robine; 8:30- Lois Boeger 11- Karen Benton
Organist- Pat Golden
Pianists- Sat- Molly Hendershot
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LAST THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who suggested Joseph as an interpreter of dreams to Pharaoh? The chief cupbearer of the king (Thanks Don)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What were the king of Egypt's first and second plans? to deal with the every increasing strength and number of Israelites in his land (Let's see if someone can beat Don Nolte in answering this question first!!)
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NEWS:
A NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR SOLDIERS HAS FORMED CALLED "WARRIORS' JOURNEY HOME"
It is a nonsectarian, nonpolitical group that will be meeting the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at Bridgeway Behavioral Health 1206 E. Veteran's memorial Parkway in Warrenton. Rev. Dr. Gary Ellul (retired from the Army, a licensed counselor, and pastor at St. Paul's In Jonesburg) will be leading the group. You can call his office if you are interested or know someone who is. Phone number is 636-224-1411. Pamphlets are on the counter in the narthex if you would like more information.
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OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE CHURCH MAILBOXES IN THE NARTHEX IF YOU HAVEN'T PICKED THEM UP YET!
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OUR LAST DIRECTORY (Last updated in August of 2016) has a lot of outdated phone numbers. If your number has changed, please call the office 456-2888 and let Terry know!
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DUE TO SOME TROUBLES WITH OUR CHURCH EMAIL ADDRESS WE HAVE HAD TO GET A NEW ONE
Our new email address is sjwarrlutheran@gmail.com. Please change it in your address books!!
Pastor's email, revklaus@hotmail.com will remain the same.
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A NEW AND EXPANDED VERSION OF LUTHER'S SMALL CATECHISM IS AVAILABLE AT A REDUCED PRICE OF $14.49!!
It is a great tool for learning and for daily meditation and devotions. Sign up to get your copy in the narthex today!
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LITTLE LAMBS IS STILL SELLING CANDY BARS AND COULD USE YOUR HELP!
If you'd like to help sell a box or two of candy bars as a fundraiser for Little Lambs preschool. Let Terry or one of the preschool ladies know. They'll hook you up right quick!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "You formed m inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb." Psalm 139:13
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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 JANUARY IS CANNED FRUIT.
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PRAYERS:
For PAT MANESS who has moved to Parklane nursing home in Wentzville and is hopefully moving to Twin Oaks assisted living sometime soon.
For GEORGE HOESCHER as his cancer has returned after a very short time of being in remission.
For PAT JAEGER whose surgery was postponed due to high blood pressure issues.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as he continues to recover from a sprained his ankle and broke a bone in his leg.
For GINA BOHNING (Roy Bohning's wife), BUCK HAMPTON, and DENISE HOOKER (Betty Tameler's daughter) as they continue to deal with cancer.
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey, 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, 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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