DEVOTION: Mark 1:14-20 English Standard Version (ESV)
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;[a] repent and believe in the gospel."
16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.17 And Jesus said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men."[b] 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him.
Some of you may remember an old commercial on TV that ended with "when EF Hutton talks, people listen". E.F. Hutton was a Wall street heavyweight 40 years ago. I'm not even sure they're around anymore. Probably not. Yet, back in those days they were the firm you would talk to about investing and money management. They had the corner on the goods. They were "it". If they would tell you to invest in a certain stock, you better do it.
Jesus is way better than E.F. Hutton, one, because he's got the real truth. E.F. Hutton isn't around anymore. Jesus is. If you want the real truth about certainty in life and peace in it, don't worry about who's got your money, worry about who's got your soul.
Jesus says "Repent and believe the good news". Do you? Well, DO YOU? Trust in Jesus, and when He talks LISTEN TO HIM!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving me ears to listen to your Word. Help me to listen when you call me and do what you say. Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- karate 6:15; Restructuring task force meeting 6:30
Sat- Men's breakfast 8; 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- Nova Luebke; 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Sat- Charlie Figura; Sun- Lew Feldkamp, Rich Boeger, Brett Nordwald, Scott Schulze, 11- Erv Yoder
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie
Communion assistant- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jason Cluver, 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Fosters; 11- Walters
Projectionists- Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Rausch
Lay Readers- Sat- Don Nolte; 8:30- Jennifer Figura 11- Karen Benton
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Pianists- Sat- Kathy Barrow; 11- Doug Walters
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YESTERDAY'S Who is Reuben?
Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob and Leah. Kept his brother Joseph from being murdered by his brothers by having him put in a well. (Thanks Don!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who suggested Joseph as an interpreter of dreams to Pharaoh?
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NEWS:
MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!!
Come and enjoy some pancakes, bacon, eggs, and great fellowship! All men and boys are welcome. Doesn't matter whether you've been before or not. It's fun and it's not too heavy or touchy feely. Just some good, solid Christian fellowship. RSVP if you plan to come!
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SANCTITY OF LIFE SUNDAY IS THIS WEEKEND:
This weekend is Sanctity of Life weekend. We will have Baby Bottles, just like we did last year, that you can fill with money (change, checks, cash) to support our Pregnancy Options Center. Please plan to bring one home with you for your whole family! See you this weekend.
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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 are not your own, you were bought with a price, therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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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 is hospitalized after several falls last week. She will be moving to Parklane Nursing and Rehab either today or tomorrow.
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 GEORGE HOELSCHER, BUCK HAMPTON, DENISE HOOKER (Betty Tameler's daughter) as they continue to deal with cancer.
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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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