DAILY DEVOTION AND CHURCH NEWS: Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

DEVOTION: Mark 12:38-44 English Standard Version (ESV)

Beware of the Scribes

³⁸ And in his teaching he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces ³⁹ and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts,⁴⁰ who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."

The Widow's Offering

⁴¹ And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. ⁴² And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny.^[a] 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, "Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. ⁴⁴ For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."

 

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45

Sun- Adult Bible Class 8:15; Worship 9:30; Disciple Makers 10:45

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WORSHIP WORKERS: 

Organist- Barb Dreyer

 

Acolyte- Isabelle Morris

 

Ushers- Don Turnure, Dave Burmeister, Brent Davis, Larry Schulze

 

Altar- Set up- Jody Baldwin; Clean Up- Sandy Robine

 

Communion assistant- Jason Cluver

 

Greeters- Tom and Pam Linke

 

Projectionist- Terry McKenzie

 

Lay Reader- Don Nolte

 

 

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: To whom did Jesus say, "how often have I longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing."  Jerusalem

TODAY'S QUIZ:  In what town did Jesus grow up?

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NEWS:

SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON ADOPTION SERVICE AND PRESENTATION THIS SUNDAY AT 6:30pm

Please join us at St. John's this Sunday evening as we hear all about the blessings and joys of adoption and foster parenting!  There will be music, speakers and lots of love to share!! 

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LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS AND PECANS!!

Talk to one of the Ladies Aid members, call the church office, or just stop by if you'd like to purchase some.

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VOLUNTEERS AND NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITIONS ON OUR NEW CHURCH COUNCIL!!!

St. John's is in need of volunteers and/or nominations for

1. Congregational secretary-  take official minutes at congregational meetings

2. financial secretary

i.              weekly audit and double check the counter's work

ii.             enter it into the church records in the church computer

iii.            takes deposit to the bank

iv.            signs vouchers

v.             sends out contribution statements twice a year

vi.            gets offering envelopes ready and distributed

3. President (Steve McDowell has agreed to run for president for 2019, but would welcome any challengers who feel led to do it. )
4. Vice President- (Tom Linke has agreed to run again for 2019 but also would welcome any challengers who feel led to leadership.)
5. Treasurer- (Rich Boeger has agreed to do it again for 2019, but would welcome a challenger.)
6. Head Elder- (Our current head elder, Jason Cluver, has agreed to run for 2019 but would welcome a challenger.)
7. Head Trustee- (Our current head trustee, Brett Nordwald, has agreed to run for 2019, but would welcome a challenger.)

This is for our new organizational structure which was previewed at our voter's meeting in August and will be voted on for approval at our voter's meeting on November 18.)

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WHO'S INTERESTED IN THIS BIBLE STUDY???!!!

A new small group or individual Bible study is out called "Family: It's Complicated", that would pertain to many situations and families in our church!  It talks about something called ACEs "Adverse Childhood Experiences"  which cause people to have trouble as adults.  It seems like it would be great for a small group Bible study during the week, or for any individual to do at home.  Some have already expressed interest.  Is there any more interest in a small group study or even individual study?

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PRAYERS: 

For BETTY TAMELER AND HER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of her daughter, Denise Hooker. 

 

For MARY STEMLER as she is being placed in hospice care and as her health is failing quickly.

 

For OUR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THOSE WHO WERE REELECTED, that god would use them to do his will and give him glory, and that they would keep his will in mind at all time as they make decisions for the sake of his people.  

 

For HOWARD LINKE, brother of Bob Linke, who is having trouble recovering from a triple bypass.

 

For MARILYN FOSTER as a cancerous spot was found on her liver and as she awaits word on treatment possibilities.

 

For the THOUSANDS IN THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE who are dealing with loss of property and life.

  

For MARY WILLIAMS, (Mother of Ron Williams), who is on hospice care.  

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER,  as they continue to deal with cancer. 

 

 

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For CONNER FIGURA going through tech training in the Air Force.

  

For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey for another month and a half.

 

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.