DEVOTION:
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
By no stretch of the imagination could Grayce and Clarence Dwyer be considered "spring chickens."
The couple, who hail from Madison, New Jersey, are both 100 years old, and their marriage has celebrated its 71st anniversary.
Now, as is often the case, other people, younger people, want to know, "To what do you contribute your success in life?" Grayce and Clarence have a number of answers. First, they would have to concede their Irish ancestors have blessed them with some pretty healthy genes.
Of course, that explanation only speaks to their longevity -- not the success of their life together.
As I said, the Dwyers have a number of answers. For example, they would say they come from similar backgrounds: both are from immigrant families, and both lost their fathers in the 1917 flu epidemic.
But there's more. They contribute that success to their mothers, who taught them what was important, to things like taking care of each other and your family, surrounding yourself with good people, realizing life isn't always easy, and always having a faith which will help you through the tough times.
Now I suppose you could go to other centenarians who have celebrated 70 years together and get answers different than those provided by the Dwyers.
You might get other answers, but you won't necessarily get better answers.
The Dwyers have found that even though life has ups and downs, good times and bad, their Lord, their Savior will always be there. He whose love includes a Bethlehem stable, the Calvary cross and the empty tomb of Resurrection Sunday has love which can cover the first 100 years of your life and longer, the first 70 years of your marriage and longer.
It did for the Dwyers, and it will for you.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, while it is impossible for us to know if our lives will be long or short, filled with great happiness or grinding difficulty, we can be sure that You who sacrificed Your Son to win our salvation, will always be with us. For this we offer you our unending thanksgiving and praise. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
PS - Although it has little to do with the devotion, thought you might want to know -- Grayce celebrated Valentine's Day by baking a cake to share with Clarence.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: When a person sins unintentionally in regard to any of the Lord's holy things what is he to bring as a penalty?
TODAY'S QUIZ: What were some of the restrictions on the king of Israel according to the Lord. (Hint: The answer is in Deuteronomy.)
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CATECHISM:
Question: How many kinds of sin are there?
Answer: There are two kinds of sin: original and actual.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Mon- confirmation 5-6:15; youth group 6:30
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30
Wed- Supper (pork loin, stuffing, corn, applesauce, rolls, dessert)
Thurs- nothing
Fri- H.S. youth 30 hour famine starts at noon; High school lock in begins at 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm; 30 hour famine ends 6pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9;Sunday School and Bible class 10:15; WORSHIP 11am
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NEWS:
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
By no stretch of the imagination could Grayce and Clarence Dwyer be considered "spring chickens."
The couple, who hail from Madison, New Jersey, are both 100 years old, and their marriage has celebrated its 71st anniversary.
Now, as is often the case, other people, younger people, want to know, "To what do you contribute your success in life?" Grayce and Clarence have a number of answers. First, they would have to concede their Irish ancestors have blessed them with some pretty healthy genes.
Of course, that explanation only speaks to their longevity -- not the success of their life together.
As I said, the Dwyers have a number of answers. For example, they would say they come from similar backgrounds: both are from immigrant families, and both lost their fathers in the 1917 flu epidemic.
But there's more. They contribute that success to their mothers, who taught them what was important, to things like taking care of each other and your family, surrounding yourself with good people, realizing life isn't always easy, and always having a faith which will help you through the tough times.
Now I suppose you could go to other centenarians who have celebrated 70 years together and get answers different than those provided by the Dwyers.
You might get other answers, but you won't necessarily get better answers.
The Dwyers have found that even though life has ups and downs, good times and bad, their Lord, their Savior will always be there. He whose love includes a Bethlehem stable, the Calvary cross and the empty tomb of Resurrection Sunday has love which can cover the first 100 years of your life and longer, the first 70 years of your marriage and longer.
It did for the Dwyers, and it will for you.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, while it is impossible for us to know if our lives will be long or short, filled with great happiness or grinding difficulty, we can be sure that You who sacrificed Your Son to win our salvation, will always be with us. For this we offer you our unending thanksgiving and praise. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
PS - Although it has little to do with the devotion, thought you might want to know -- Grayce celebrated Valentine's Day by baking a cake to share with Clarence.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: When a person sins unintentionally in regard to any of the Lord's holy things what is he to bring as a penalty?
"If anyone commits a breach of faith and sins unintentionally in any of the holy things of the Lord, he shall bring to the Lord as his compensation, a ram without blemish out of the flock, valued1 in silver shekels,2 according to the shekel of the sanctuary, for a guilt offering. Leviticus 5:15
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CATECHISM:
Question: How many kinds of sin are there?
Answer: There are two kinds of sin: original and actual.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Mon- confirmation 5-6:15; youth group 6:30
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30
Wed- Supper (pork loin, stuffing, corn, applesauce, rolls, dessert)
Thurs- nothing
Fri- H.S. youth 30 hour famine starts at noon; High school lock in begins at 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm; 30 hour famine ends 6pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9;Sunday School and Bible class 10:15; WORSHIP 11am
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NEWS:
THIS WEDNESDAY SUPPER AT 5:30 AND WORSHIP 7pm
Supper- 5:30---Roasted pork loin, stuffing, corn, applesauce, rolls, dessert
Worship- 7pm- JUDAS TALKS ABOUT WHAT HE DID TO BETRAY JESUS
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NEWS
LOCK IN AND 30 HOUR FAMINE Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3.
All high school youth are invited to this lock in!!!!!! Bring your friends and bring lots of stuff to do: video games, movies, board games, whatever else you can think of.
We will stop eating after lunch on Friday and go without eating until 6pm on Saturday.
We are doing this to raise money for starving children throughout the world. World Vision is the group we will be donating the money to.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES IS TOPIC FOR NEXT MONDAY'S MEETING
Next Monday evening at our regular meeting we will be learning about Jehovah's Witnesses. If you have a friend who is Jehovah's Witness bring them with you so that we can learn straight from the source.
PAINTBALL!!! MONDAY NIGHT March 5??????
Every first Monday night of the month we are gong to do something fun. In march we are doing paintball if it is available. I still have to see if they do evening paintball, but if they do, IT IS ON!!!
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
15 PEOPLE SIGNED UP SO FAR!!!
What is it? Bible 101 is a new online product from Concordia Publishing House that increases Biblical literacy in adults.
It is for all levels of learning and knowledge. Even pastors learn things from this course.
Participants simply log into Bible 101 and enter an online learning environment. Members start out by learning essential Bible basics from "square one" and then build upon that as they progress through the course.
Here are som of the features of Bible 101
online- uses proven online educational strategies and models that facilitate retention among multiple learning styles.
videos- throughout the week, participants can access videos that relate to the lesson
discussion forum- participants are not left on their own as they are connected to a community where they can correspond, question, and encourage each other.
podcasts- daily devotional for each weekday
quizzes- test your knowledge and easily benchmakr where you are in your learning cycle.
printing- easily print the materials for even more easy access.
Please call or reply to this email to let me know that you want to sign up for this wonderful opportunity. I will sign you up! The congregation has already paid the annual fee so IT IS FREE for you!!!
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For JEANETTE KOEHLER who fell and broke her hip in two places as well as her wrist.
For VERNON HEICHELBECH who is hospitalized at the VA in Columbia with severe dehydration and complications due to parkinsons.
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she will soon begin treatments for cancer. She is undergoing more tests this week.
For A GOOD FRIEND OF CHRISTY WINN who has been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time and is pregnant.
For HANK SCHMIDT who is going through radiation treatments for stage 2 lung cancer.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
