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St. John's Group Email A good GRACE story from Sept 11, 2001
St. John's Group Email A thought for your day
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY FROM YOUR ST. JOHN'S BOARD OF EVANGELISM & OUTREACH...
May God's Holy Spirit allow you to see, clearly, the good things in others! His Peace to ALL of you.
"The Window from which we look"
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said. "She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."
Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments. About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this."
The husband said, "I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows."
And so it is with life. What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.
May God's Holy Spirit allow you to see, clearly, the good things in others! His Peace to ALL of you.
"The Window from which we look"
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said. "She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."
Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments. About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this."
The husband said, "I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows."
And so it is with life. What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.
St. John's Group Email Jonas update
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Jonas's Updates
Friday, October 7
Posted 22 hours agoI had hoped that when I started this next update that I would be journaling about the results of Jonas' MRI, but that is not the case. On Wednesday, Joel flew into town and took Jonas to his doctor's appointment Thursday morning. Before they were able to discuss the MRI results, he had blood drawn (as ususal) to be lab tested for numerous things. It turned out that he was extremely neutropenic. They admitted him to the hospital right away and the focus quickly turned to getting him back to good health. He ended up having three transfusions of blood and one transfusion of platelets before being checked out of the hospital this evening around 5pm.
Thank goodness he rebounded so quickly because his sisters drove down to Houston today to spend the weekend with him before he begins his proton therapy next week. It's a 14 hour drive from Kansas City to Houston. Whew. It made me kind of nervous for them to make that trip all in one shot. Luckily, my mother's sister and her husband, Aunt Sandie and Uncle Jack, live at about the halfway mark, in Tulsa Oklahoma, and were so wonderful to let them stay for the night. They left Kansas City yesterday afternoon and arrived in Houston around 2pm today. Thank you so much, Sandie and Jack! Brette said they got about a half an hour out of town and Blaire cried because she wanted to stay longer with you. She was only pacified when reminded that she was on her way to see her mother.... .whom she hasn't seen for a month and a half. Lol.
Anyway, we are headed to the beach again tomorrow. Jonas wants the girls to see Galveston. Then on Monday he gets readmitted for five days of chemo before he begins his radiation.
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Fish Fry! Debi, Mark and Riley Hartley and all the folks at of the Lake Lotawana Optimist Club. Thank you! I heard that the fish was delicious and that the turnout was fantastic. I wish we could have been there.
The Sonic fundraiser has been cancelled or possibly postponed. The next fundraisers are the Paint-Your-Own-Pottery on October 14th and the Fight the Fight on the Fairway Golf tourney on October 15th.
I will keep you posted as soon as Dr. Hughes gives us a full report about the MRI results. His one brief comment as Jonas was being admitted is that we will be pleased with the images, that they show that the treatment is making progress.
Blaire is going to bed tonight curled up in bed between her mom and dad, with Brette and Jonas chattering away in the dark sharing the fold-out couch across the room. Ah. Life is good.Send a message
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St. John's Group Email Praise Team/Worship Music Workshop at Immanuel, St. Charles
Below are details about a workshop for those interested in Praise Bands and contemporary worship music. Not sure if anyone is interested, but if you are I would sure like to go with you!
DO YOU ENJOY PRAISING GOD with MUSIC?
DO YOU ENJOY PRAISING GOD with MUSIC?
If so, you are invited on Saturday, 10/15, to meet David Paul Britton from "Ministry of Musical Mission and Education" who will present two Saturday afternoon workshop sessions at Immanuel in Saint Charles. He will also lead Fellowship Hall worship on Saturday (5:30 p.m.) and Sunday (10:45 a.m.). Anyone interested in learning more about Worship and / or being in a Praise Team (guitar, bass, percussion, keyboard, vocal) is welcome. The sessions will be held in the Fellowship Hall as follows:
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. "Worship in Spirit & Truth"
From Bach to Rock: Being Confessional Biblical Worshippers
The need for Vibrant Worship In A Lifeless Society
2:30-4:00 p.m. "Praise Team – Work Clinic"
Effective Worship Musicianship
Creating Flow & Continuity in Worship
Voice and Instrument Balance
Music Selection & More
The sessions are free, just contact Al Loesel, Director of Worship Arts at Immanuel, at 636-946-2656 #216 or aloesel@immanuelstcharles.org so we know how many are coming.
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St. John's Group Email Update on Ruth Cantrell
Below is an update on Ruth Cantrell from her husband Floyd:
Friends and Family
Friends and Family
We finally got all the test results back today and know the reason for the nausea and vomiting Her cancer is metastasizing at a fast rate and she now has many tumors around her brain, most small but a few are noticeable in size. This has all changed since the MRI in Aug. They are trying to calm the tumor down with steroids to help with nausea so she can eat. She will start a general round of Radiation Friday to help reduce the size of the cancers causing her to be nausea. We need a real big miracle, so keep those prayers going strong.
Floyd for Ruth
St. John's Group Email SENIORS NEEDED as mentors for children
Did you know that there is a Foster Grandparent program in our schools in Warrenton? A lot of kids need help with all sorts of things. You may be the one to help.
By serving as a Senior mentor you can make a valuable contribution to your community.
Benefits of this program for you are:
1. Make a difference in a child's life.
2. Earn a little extra money (tax free)
3. Meet new people.
4. Have a great and rewarding time.
Qualifications are:
1. Over 55 years of age
2. Can serve an average of 20 hours a week
3. Have limited income
4. love children
There's a child waiting for you right now. Call Rhonda at 636-272-3477 right now to find out how you cna help the future of your community.
By serving as a Senior mentor you can make a valuable contribution to your community.
Benefits of this program for you are:
1. Make a difference in a child's life.
2. Earn a little extra money (tax free)
3. Meet new people.
4. Have a great and rewarding time.
Qualifications are:
1. Over 55 years of age
2. Can serve an average of 20 hours a week
3. Have limited income
4. love children
There's a child waiting for you right now. Call Rhonda at 636-272-3477 right now to find out how you cna help the future of your community.
St. John's Group Email prayer request
Please pray for John Farris's sister in law, Sandy, who has suffered a stroke and has had aneurysm. She is currently in emergency surgery.
St. John's Group Email Wednesday, October 5, 2011
DEVOTION: But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." Acts 4:19-20
Did I miss something?
It seems I remember how the media spent days reporting the sad antics of a Christian pastor that was going to burn the Koran.
And I also remember how they endlessly shared the story of a splinter Christian group who made an unacceptable scene at the burial of American soldiers killed overseas.
And I can recall how, when a Christian youth pastor burned phonograph records and CDs, which contained immoral lyrics, the story was carried from coast to coast.
Which is why I expected to see similar press given when the organization called Backyard Skeptics promised to tear apart copies of Bible verses they felt were immoral. According to the leader of the atheist group, the event which took place at Huntington Beach Pier in California was not designed to be offensive. They were only going to tear up copies of pages of the Bible.
That was the promise.
According to those who were there, the leader, playing to the cameras, went beyond tearing up copies of Scripture, he actually ripped a few pages out of a Bible as he made his closing statements to the crowd.
Yes, I expected to see that story being flashed over the TV and the Internet. I was sure the idea of someone tearing apart a book, especially the Bible, would be universally condemned. After all, if I took an immoral novel and tore it apart or condemned a pornographic website, I know many voices would be raised to criticize my narrow-mindedness.
So, why didn't I hear anything about this event? Two possibilities suggest themselves:
Possibility number one: I missed all the reports.
Possibility number two: The media loves to condemn and criticize Christians who take a stand more than it does atheists who do the same.
Centuries ago, Peter and John found that the religious institution and not the media wanted them to keep quiet and stop their proclamation of the crucified and risen Savior. When they were told to shut up and sit down, they replied, "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
In our age when the foibles and failings of Christians are reported with greater enthusiasm than our witness, the apostle's reply still seems valid. Denominations, congregations and individuals all ought to confess: "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
And what we have seen and heard is Jesus Christ -- crucified and risen.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the Savior came into this world to seek and save sinners. When He ascended, He asked me to tell His story with the lost. In spite of prejudice and persecution, help me -- like the apostles -- to speak of what we have heard and seen. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
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A CORRECTION TO YESTERDAY'S ANSWER: Who was Esther's father? (Yesterday I had said that Esther's father was dead, which he was when the book of Esther was written, but her father was alive at one time and his name is mentioned. Her father's name was Abihail, but Mordecai took her as his child when she was very young .
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Did I miss something?
It seems I remember how the media spent days reporting the sad antics of a Christian pastor that was going to burn the Koran.
And I also remember how they endlessly shared the story of a splinter Christian group who made an unacceptable scene at the burial of American soldiers killed overseas.
And I can recall how, when a Christian youth pastor burned phonograph records and CDs, which contained immoral lyrics, the story was carried from coast to coast.
Which is why I expected to see similar press given when the organization called Backyard Skeptics promised to tear apart copies of Bible verses they felt were immoral. According to the leader of the atheist group, the event which took place at Huntington Beach Pier in California was not designed to be offensive. They were only going to tear up copies of pages of the Bible.
That was the promise.
According to those who were there, the leader, playing to the cameras, went beyond tearing up copies of Scripture, he actually ripped a few pages out of a Bible as he made his closing statements to the crowd.
Yes, I expected to see that story being flashed over the TV and the Internet. I was sure the idea of someone tearing apart a book, especially the Bible, would be universally condemned. After all, if I took an immoral novel and tore it apart or condemned a pornographic website, I know many voices would be raised to criticize my narrow-mindedness.
So, why didn't I hear anything about this event? Two possibilities suggest themselves:
Possibility number one: I missed all the reports.
Possibility number two: The media loves to condemn and criticize Christians who take a stand more than it does atheists who do the same.
Centuries ago, Peter and John found that the religious institution and not the media wanted them to keep quiet and stop their proclamation of the crucified and risen Savior. When they were told to shut up and sit down, they replied, "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
In our age when the foibles and failings of Christians are reported with greater enthusiasm than our witness, the apostle's reply still seems valid. Denominations, congregations and individuals all ought to confess: "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
And what we have seen and heard is Jesus Christ -- crucified and risen.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the Savior came into this world to seek and save sinners. When He ascended, He asked me to tell His story with the lost. In spite of prejudice and persecution, help me -- like the apostles -- to speak of what we have heard and seen. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A CORRECTION TO YESTERDAY'S ANSWER: Who was Esther's father? (Yesterday I had said that Esther's father was dead, which he was when the book of Esther was written, but her father was alive at one time and his name is mentioned. Her father's name was Abihail, but Mordecai took her as his child when she was very young .
Thanks to Denise Schlesselmann for correcting me on this.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What is the feast of Purim? It is a special feast to celebrate the delivering of the Israelites from the plot of Haman through the wisdom of Esther and her uncle Mordecai.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is the last book of the Old Testament?
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CATECHISM QUIZ:
Question: When do we sin against the third commandment?
Answer: We sin against the third commandment when we despise preaching and the Word of God.
Question # 2: How is this done?
Answer #2" Let's see if anyone takes the time to look it up!
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Wed- bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- Joneburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- CHURCH WORK DAY 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elder's meeting 11:30
________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elder's meeting 11:30
________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
CHURCH WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY
There are several things that need fixing and other things that need to be done. Come to church at 8am on Saturday ready to work. We will probably work till noon.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHILDREN'S CHIMES/BELLS
Mrs. Siebold would like to know if there are any 5-8 graders that are interested in playing chimes in our youth chime choir. Please call her to let her know you are interested and what day and time works best for you for practice. 636-745-8107
She tried to have practice on Saturday afternoon but no one showed up.
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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THIS SATURDAY TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!
October
8- Tony and Sandra Perricone
15-
30-
19-
24- (Thanksgiving Day)
27-
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering slowly.
For RUTH CANTRELL who is hospitalized with nausea and dehydration due to complication with cancer.
For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is starting a grueling regimen of chemo and radiation to fight his cancer.
For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure next week.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
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St. John's Group Email Message from Kia Phillips: A Family in need
Below is a message I received from Kia Phillips:
Hello, I am contacting you because I need your help. I have a family that is in desperate need of help. The family is a husband and wife and 4 daughters ages 13, 12, 11, and 10. They are homeless. The man was working in a business that installed solar panels and the company went out of business. The adults are living on the street and sleeping in the parks. They were able to get their daughters in a home with some relatives. Last week, God Cares was able to put them in a hotel and give them some food items. There's a Pastor Woods, who has been helping them by taking them to look for jobs, getting the kids to school, and in other ways that only a man with a BIG heart would be able to do. The woman has health issues and cannot work. She had a brain tumor and is still having problems. The husband wants desperately to find employment. I am doing everything on my end to find him work. The kids do not have jackets, or long sleeve clothing. They would be grateful for whatever anyone could help them with. Their hotel is up to be paid on Thursday. Double bed, non smoking with tax for 7 days = $250.00.
Hello, I am contacting you because I need your help. I have a family that is in desperate need of help. The family is a husband and wife and 4 daughters ages 13, 12, 11, and 10. They are homeless. The man was working in a business that installed solar panels and the company went out of business. The adults are living on the street and sleeping in the parks. They were able to get their daughters in a home with some relatives. Last week, God Cares was able to put them in a hotel and give them some food items. There's a Pastor Woods, who has been helping them by taking them to look for jobs, getting the kids to school, and in other ways that only a man with a BIG heart would be able to do. The woman has health issues and cannot work. She had a brain tumor and is still having problems. The husband wants desperately to find employment. I am doing everything on my end to find him work. The kids do not have jackets, or long sleeve clothing. They would be grateful for whatever anyone could help them with. Their hotel is up to be paid on Thursday. Double bed, non smoking with tax for 7 days = $250.00.
This family needs your help. If you know of a company that would interview this man, please let me know. He has skills to do any type on installation or warehouse work.
Feel free to pass this on to anyone on your list. Thanks, Kia
Niakia S. Phillips, LVER
Department of Economic Development
Division of Workforce Development
Warrenton Missouri Career Center
111 Steinhagen Road
Warrenton, Missouri 63383
(636) 456-9467 or toll free (800) 264-5872
Fax: (636) 456-2329
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You gotta do what you have to do in order to do what you want to do!
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St. John's Group Email Tuesday, October 5, 2011
DEVOTION: (From Lutheran Hour Ministries, but my sentiments exactly.)
(Jesus said) "And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them? I tell you, He will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" Luke 18:7-8
You will note that the Lord Jesus didn't ask if He would find church buildings when He returns.
Nor did He ask if He would find pastors or a Lutheran Laymen's League or the LWML or even a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or a Lutheran Church-Canada. He asked, "Will I find faith on earth when I return?"
Years ago when I first read those words, I thought Jesus' question was rhetorical, that is, because the answer was so obvious, nobody had to reply.
Now I'm not so sure.
Recent surveys of clergy and laity have led me to believe Jesus was quite serious. A Barna survey says more and more Christians are creating their own brand of faith. Their personal opinion -- and not God's Word -- has become the final judge in what is to be believed. If an individual likes a doctrine, he will keep it; if he doesn't, that article of faith is thrown out the window.
All too often the end result looks nothing like the saving faith that is revealed in the Bible.
But I said there were surveys.
Another survey has found that a majority of pastors believe the importance of identifying with a denomination is going to diminish over the next 10 years. That survey didn't entirely surprise me -- not when I've seen congregations taking down their crosses lest they offend, not when the Bible is being censored to make it more acceptable.
I wonder, maybe Jesus was serious when He asked if He would "find faith on earth?"
All of this is just my way of saying, I'm proud to be part of a denomination which, in spite of its numerous flaws and failings, strives to remain faithful to Word and Sacrament. I give thanks for Lutheran Hour Ministries which preaches a changeless Christ to a changing world.
Yes, I know such Bible-based preaching, this pointing to the Christ who was crucified and has risen, is not always popular and it certainly can offend.
In spite of that I prefer to share God's Word and offend a fellow sinner, rather than please a sinner and let down my Savior.
What is more, I give thanks to the Lord I have a Synod and an organization and a congregation that share that preference. I am thankful that our living institutions still preach a changeless -- a caring Christ -- to a changing world.
If we continue to do so, by God's grace and the Holy Spirit's power, the Son of Man will find faith when He comes back to earth.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, no matter what others may do, may I and my house cling to the cross and be found standing before the empty tomb. May we remain faithful and let our lights shine with those You have saved and to those who are lost. This I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Esther's father? Her father was dead, but Mordecai took her as his child. (A trick question!!)
Molly Hendershot is our new champion!!
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(Jesus said) "And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them? I tell you, He will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" Luke 18:7-8
You will note that the Lord Jesus didn't ask if He would find church buildings when He returns.
Nor did He ask if He would find pastors or a Lutheran Laymen's League or the LWML or even a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or a Lutheran Church-Canada. He asked, "Will I find faith on earth when I return?"
Years ago when I first read those words, I thought Jesus' question was rhetorical, that is, because the answer was so obvious, nobody had to reply.
Now I'm not so sure.
Recent surveys of clergy and laity have led me to believe Jesus was quite serious. A Barna survey says more and more Christians are creating their own brand of faith. Their personal opinion -- and not God's Word -- has become the final judge in what is to be believed. If an individual likes a doctrine, he will keep it; if he doesn't, that article of faith is thrown out the window.
All too often the end result looks nothing like the saving faith that is revealed in the Bible.
But I said there were surveys.
Another survey has found that a majority of pastors believe the importance of identifying with a denomination is going to diminish over the next 10 years. That survey didn't entirely surprise me -- not when I've seen congregations taking down their crosses lest they offend, not when the Bible is being censored to make it more acceptable.
I wonder, maybe Jesus was serious when He asked if He would "find faith on earth?"
All of this is just my way of saying, I'm proud to be part of a denomination which, in spite of its numerous flaws and failings, strives to remain faithful to Word and Sacrament. I give thanks for Lutheran Hour Ministries which preaches a changeless Christ to a changing world.
Yes, I know such Bible-based preaching, this pointing to the Christ who was crucified and has risen, is not always popular and it certainly can offend.
In spite of that I prefer to share God's Word and offend a fellow sinner, rather than please a sinner and let down my Savior.
What is more, I give thanks to the Lord I have a Synod and an organization and a congregation that share that preference. I am thankful that our living institutions still preach a changeless -- a caring Christ -- to a changing world.
If we continue to do so, by God's grace and the Holy Spirit's power, the Son of Man will find faith when He comes back to earth.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, no matter what others may do, may I and my house cling to the cross and be found standing before the empty tomb. May we remain faithful and let our lights shine with those You have saved and to those who are lost. This I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Esther's father? Her father was dead, but Mordecai took her as his child. (A trick question!!)
Molly Hendershot is our new champion!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ: What is the feast of Purim?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM QUIZ:
Question: When do we sin against the third commandment?
Answer: We sin against the third commandment when we despise preaching and the Word of God.
Question # 2: How is this done?
Answer #2" Let's see if anyone takes the time to look it up!
________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; no Bible study
Wed- bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- Joneburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- CHURCH WORK DAY 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elder's meeting 11:30
________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elder's meeting 11:30
________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
CHURCH WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY
There are several things that need fixing and other things that need to be done. Come to church at 8am on Saturday ready to work. We will probably work till noon.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHILDREN'S CHIMES/BELLS
Mrs. Siebold would like to know if there are any 5-8 graders that are interested in playing chimes in our youth chime choir. Please call her to let her know you are interested and what day and time works best for you for practice. 636-745-8107
She tried to have practice on Saturday afternoon but no one showed up.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
I NEED SOMEONE FOR THIS SATURDAY TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!
October
8-
15-
30-
19-
24- (Thanksgiving Day)
27-
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering slowly.
For RUTH CANTRELL who is hospitalized with nausea and dehydration due to complication with cancer.
For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is starting a grueling regimen of chemo and radiation to fight his cancer.
For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure next week.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
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St. John's Group Email Monday, October 4, 2011
DEVOTION: (From Lutheran Hour Ministries)
For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16
Many, many years ago, way back when I was in high school, our physics professor taught us about the speed of light.
He told us that light traveled at ... well, I don't remember exactly how fast he said it went, but he told us it went really, really fast. Indeed, we were told it went so fast nothing could ever go faster.
Well, surprise! Something is going faster than light.
It's true! Recently, physicists in Europe have been measuring the speed of itty, bitty particles called neutrinos and they have found that those little rapscallions are going faster than the speed of light. Understand, they're not going a lot faster; they're just a little bit faster, but, still, those neutrinos are going faster than light.
According to trusty, old Albert Einstein, that's not supposed to happen.
This means the physicists will probably need to do a major overhaul on the things they know are true -- excuse me -- the things we knew were true yesterday.
Now all this has come as a big surprise to me and the scientific community. Indeed, just about everybody has been taken aback by this new revelation.
Just about everybody, except the Lord.
He, who created the universe and the laws which govern it, knows and understands the mechanisms humankind works so hard to discover. When we are beginning to guess, He already knows. As Paul wrote, "... who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct Him?"
Truly, we can't teach God anything. All we can do is thank Him ...
thank Him for these laws which enable us to discover various mysteries; thank Him for His care which can take in a universe as well as the prayer requests of a small child; thank Him for His grace which sent His Son to pay the bloody, ransom price necessary for our redemption.
And thank Him that no matter what discoveries are made, no matter what changes in my universe-view becomes necessary, this one thing will remain the same: God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten, and anyone who believes on Him will not die eternally but be given life everlasting.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, every time we think we've got things figured out, we get sent back to square one. That is just one of the reasons we need to trust You and not ourselves. Although rules and laws may change, Your love is constant. For Your gracious caring, for the sending of Your Son as our substitute, we give thanks. This we do in our Savior's Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zechariah the son of? Berekiah (Doug herzog was first to get it.)
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
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For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16
Many, many years ago, way back when I was in high school, our physics professor taught us about the speed of light.
He told us that light traveled at ... well, I don't remember exactly how fast he said it went, but he told us it went really, really fast. Indeed, we were told it went so fast nothing could ever go faster.
Well, surprise! Something is going faster than light.
It's true! Recently, physicists in Europe have been measuring the speed of itty, bitty particles called neutrinos and they have found that those little rapscallions are going faster than the speed of light. Understand, they're not going a lot faster; they're just a little bit faster, but, still, those neutrinos are going faster than light.
According to trusty, old Albert Einstein, that's not supposed to happen.
This means the physicists will probably need to do a major overhaul on the things they know are true -- excuse me -- the things we knew were true yesterday.
Now all this has come as a big surprise to me and the scientific community. Indeed, just about everybody has been taken aback by this new revelation.
Just about everybody, except the Lord.
He, who created the universe and the laws which govern it, knows and understands the mechanisms humankind works so hard to discover. When we are beginning to guess, He already knows. As Paul wrote, "... who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct Him?"
Truly, we can't teach God anything. All we can do is thank Him ...
thank Him for these laws which enable us to discover various mysteries; thank Him for His care which can take in a universe as well as the prayer requests of a small child; thank Him for His grace which sent His Son to pay the bloody, ransom price necessary for our redemption.
And thank Him that no matter what discoveries are made, no matter what changes in my universe-view becomes necessary, this one thing will remain the same: God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten, and anyone who believes on Him will not die eternally but be given life everlasting.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, every time we think we've got things figured out, we get sent back to square one. That is just one of the reasons we need to trust You and not ourselves. Although rules and laws may change, Your love is constant. For Your gracious caring, for the sending of Your Son as our substitute, we give thanks. This we do in our Savior's Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zechariah the son of? Berekiah (Doug herzog was first to get it.)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: (new rule: you can't google it or look it up on any search engine. You have to find it in the Bible. Concordances and Bible dictionaries are often good helps!)
Who was Esther's father?
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CATECHISM QUIZ:
Question: When do we sin against the third commandment?
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Mon- confirmation 5-6:15
Tues- Quilters 9-2; no Bible study
Wed- bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- Joneburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- CHURCH WORK DAY 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elder's meeting 11:30
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NEWS:
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elder's meeting 11:30
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NEWS:
CHURCH WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY
There are several things that need fixing and other things that need to be done. Come to church at 8am on Saturday ready to work. We will probably work till lunch time and then be done.
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CHILDREN'S CHIMES/BELLS
Mrs. Siebold would like to know if there are any 5-8 graders that are interested in playing chimes in our youth chime choir. Please call her to let her know you are interested and what day and time works best for you for practice. 636-745-8107
She tried to have practice on Saturday afternoon but no one showed up.
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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THIS SATURDAY TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!
October
8-
9- Winn
15-
16- Heitgerd
22- mckenzie
23- Schaumberg
29- mckenzie
30-
November
5- mckenzie
6-PEPER
12- Mauch
13-PEPER
19-
20-PEPER
23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie
24- (Thanksgiving Day)
26- Mauch
27-
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering slowly. Doctors took the breathing tube out yesterday.
For TERESA WALLER AND AMANDA PROUHET whoa re both doing much better and are back to work.
For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is starting a grueling regimen of chemo and radiation to fight his cancer.
For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure next week.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
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