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Friday, March 9

Posted 1 day ago

When Jonas did not make counts to get admitted last Friday they rescheduled him for the next Friday (today). This was suprising news, since they would usually try again asap, like Monday or Tuesday. But we did not complain one little bit because the wait would be a nice, long, welcome relief from the non-stop debilitating effects of the chemo. Little did we know that our friend Luke Minx was coming into town and had a great big surprise in mind with the concert on Friday night- the same day that Jonas was going to be admitted for chemo. Well, Jonas was just not going to miss this concert! On Monday we contacted our nurse practitioner and asked if Jonas could come in any other day but Friday. She responded by telling us that they would fit him in on Tuesday (which was the very next day).
Tuesday afternoon, once we were all checked in, Jonas got a surprise visit from Luke in his hospital room at Children's Mercy! What a welocme surprise! They sat and talked for almost an hour. Luke shared information about his family, about being away at school and about being on American Idol. Jonas shared information about his illness and his treatment. Luke told Jonas that he is an inspiration to so many people, and reminded him that this whole community cares for him and has got his back -- just waiting for him to get back in the game. That held a lot of weight for Jonas. A friend, a hometown talent - branching out in the world, a kid he looks up to, spurring him on. Just that little visit made the two day hospital stay breeze by.
Well here we are now on Friday, looking forward to the concert tonight.
The reality is that Jonas' counts have been dropping since Wednesday and he is feeling pretty peaked. This morning he is looking very pale, the skin around his eyes is very pink, and he feels cool and clammy to the touch. He will have to wear a mask over his mouth and nose and refrain from too much physical contact because he just can't afford another round with infection like he did in February. But Jonas is really hoping to see Luke rock the house! He is a fantastic performer with a beautiful voice. If you cannot go to the concert, but would still like to make a donation, Luke has made that possible too. You can do that online.
Go to LukeMinx.com/Jonas/
I owe a public apology to Kelli Jordan and Verlene Kling. This past weekend I let the ball drop and flaked out individually on two dear people with whom I had made arrangements. I'm sorry for going AWOL. I will make it up to you both. I'm sorry that I infringed on your time and did not come through. I value your help and your friendships and I'm hoping you will let me make a rain check.
Youth Baseball sign-ups were this past weekend in Lee's Summit! Can you believe it? We are fast approaching practice season. Coach Shawn James called to see if Jonas would still be on his team this year. Wow. You wanna know what kind of thing will bring tears to Jonas' eyes? (okay, mine, too?) Well this is it. Shawn said that he would love to have Jonas on the team just so that when treatment is over and Jonas is feeling up to it... he can have even one turn at bat! Since treatment will be over in May (hopefully) and baseball season goes through July, that will give Jonas some wiggle room to get a little muscle built up and get out on the field. Something wonderful to look forward to! Jonas has always said that while he enjoys watching a good game of baseball or knowing stats on professional players, etc.. what he really loves is to PLAY baseball. More than anything he wants to be able to be involved! Thank you for including him, Shawn. That is how you win a boy's heart. Jonas says that regardless of whether or not he can play, he is going to try to come sit on the bench in his uniform for as many games as he can. I can't wait to hear that kid say, "Put me in coach. I'm ready to play today!"
I hope to see you folks at the concert tonight. I sill haven't written all I would like. I guess I will try again to wrap it up tomorrow.

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Posted 1 day ago

by stephanie nolte

Thanks so much for the updates. I don't know how you do it, but you do that is what truly counts. I love you so much for keeping all of us informed. May God Bless you always. I hope Jonas has the Time of his Life tonight at that concert. How AWESOME that is. Life is good today.
Aunt Stephanie

Posted 1 day ago

by Greg Short

Looking forward to seeing you at the games this summer.

Posted 1 day ago

by Becky Jackson

Caroline has a MAIster Singers choir concert tonight so we can't be there, but we are with you in spirit and are huge fans of Luke's from back when he used to do high school theatre with several of my sister's voice students. He's such a talented kid, and thankful he's got such a big heart. Jonas, I'm so glad you're able to get to be at the concert. You are a rock, my Dear. I never cease to be impressed with your strength.

Posted 1 day ago

by Kate Bussen

Hope to see you guys tonight at the concert!!! :)

Posted 1 day ago

by Kelli Jordan

You don't owe me any kind of apology! Don't worry about it - I was sitting here thinking I'd flaked on you because I hadn't checked in recently! No matter how often we see or hear from you (or you hear from us!) know we are praying every day for Jonas and you. I wish we could be at the concert but we can't make it. While we were signing up for baseball, Cam and I were both thinking how great it would be to play with - or even against - Jonas!

Posted 1 day ago

by Alisha Gravitt

We love you, Jonas! You are one amazing fighter!

Posted 1 day ago

by Alex Charboneau

Well you managed to bring a few tears to my eyes. What an amazing baseball family you guys have. Hopefully he starts feeling better so he can enjoy the concert. And hopefully we can see you guys soon. Sending lots of germ free hugs your way. :)

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Libby Pailer update

From Larry Pailer:

The doctors office called Friday about Lib's tests. She has Mitral valve splash back. She is to go in on Monday for a throat scope to further check. Dear friends and relatives, With your help and mine we will get her thru this. Our Lord will see to it if we continue to ask Him. Thank you for your well wishes. Please keep up your prayers for the love of my life. Lib and Larry Pailer

prayer request from Doug Herzog

Say prayers for Nick and I as we travel to Phoenix for my Moms memorial. Leaving Friday morning be home Monday. See ya next Wednesday night.

Doug & Nick

Thursday, March 8, 2012

DEVOTION:  When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of Him but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. John 12:9-11


In Arabic the town is still known as al-Izzariya, that is, "The house of Lazarus." You can, if you wish, go to the grave which was, according to ancient traditions, the place where Jesus' friend was first buried.

You know the story. You know how Jesus had been told His friend was sick, but arrived to find Lazarus had already been buried for four days. You know how Jesus stood before that tomb and summoned His friend back to life.

What most people forget is that the raising of Lazarus is -- more than anything else Jesus did -- responsible for the religious authorities plotting His murder.

True, Jesus had raised other people from the dead. But those miracles had taken place far away in Galilee, where the unsophisticated souls could easily be fooled. For a number of reasons the raising of Lazarus was different:

1. It was different because Lazarus was well known by many.

2. It was different because Lazarus' death was very real and not some hoax.

3. It was different because Lazarus had been dead for a lengthy period of time.

That is why when Lazarus came out of his tomb, people started to believe on Jesus. I should think so. It's difficult not to believe when something happens, which only God's Son could do.

Lazarus is why the Pharisees and the chief priests came together to put Jesus into a tomb. And, as long as they were at it, they decided to get rid of Lazarus, too. After all, their thinking went, as long as Lazarus is alive, people will still believe that Jesus was the Messiah, the Savior.

Scripture doesn't give us the time, the place or the cause of Lazarus' second death. It does, however, tell us that these religious leaders were successful in putting Jesus' into His borrowed grave.

Back then there must have been some serious rejoicing when the Savior was put in His sealed and guarded tomb. They thought they had found a permanent solution to the Redeemer. Over the years there have been others who thought they also had been successful in reburying the Savior and stopping His salvation story from being told.

They thought they had been successful, but they weren't.

They weren't successful because Jesus won't stay dead, even as He won't stay buried.

Lazarus knew, the whole world should know that Jesus told the truth when He said to Lazarus' sister ... "I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die" (John 11:25b-26).

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, every age produces people who try to push Jesus back into that tomb. May they be brought to know their error and Your truth, which says whoever lives and believes on Him will never die. May this be and remain our resurrection hope. In Jesus' Name. Amen
 
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Question: What is a creed?
Answer: A creed is a statement of what we believe, teach, and confess.
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Wed- Supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30
Thurs-
Fri- Bible study at hendershot's 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9;Sunday School and Bible class 10:15; WORSHIP 11am; elders noon
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SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING SUNDAY, MARCH 18 AT 10:15 to discuss the building of a new entry way to our narthex and sanctuary. 
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If you are a senior age 60 (or age 50 with a disability) and find that paying bills each month can be confusing and frustrating, the Volunteer Money Management Program (VMMP) is available to help.  Provided by Lutheran Senior Services and Jewish Family and Children Service, VMMP links volunteers with older or disabled adults who need assistance with maintaining finances.  These volunteers can help with sorting, organizing, recording and paying monthly bills, all under your supervision in the comfort of your own home.  They can even help with balancing checkbooks.  Costs are offered on a sliding scale, and fees can be fully waived if needed.  For more info, call 314-446-2523.  
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NEXT WEDNESDAY SUPPER AT 5:30 AND WORSHIP 7pm
Supper- 5:30--- Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert

Worship- 7pm-  Listen in on the disciples and Jesus as they go to the garden of Gethsemane to pray and sleep

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HIGH SCHOOL KIDS AND ADULT CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS NEED TO SIGN UP FOR OUR TRIP TO JOPLIN ASAP!!!

Go to https://lcc.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=605 fill out the form and send it in.  The church group name is St Johns, Warrenton, the dates are July 8-13.  If you need any more info let me know. 

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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!  

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 LIBBY PAILER as she is undergoing heart tests today after a mild heart attack on Monday.

 

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is awaiting cancer test results today. 

 

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is still in a lot pof pain after hip surgery to repair her borken hip.

 

For HANK SCHMIDT who is at Surrey Place in Creve Couer recovering from and going through cancer treatments. 

 

For THOSE WHO LOST LOVED ONES in the tornadoes this past week. 

 

For THOSE IN LAKE ST LOUIS who lost their homes in an apartment fire last week.

 

For MISSIONARIES AND PASTORS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD who are dealing with severe opposition, imprisonment and even the threat of death because of the faith.

    

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.   

       

A prayer for Libby Pailer from John Sherrod

Our Father, I join with my brothers and sisters in asking you to please leave our sister, Libby Pailer to stay with us a little longer.  Please put off the great separation that Libby's death would bring to all of us, especially husband Larry and others close to her.  Lord,  please make her well.  In Jesus name we pray.   John Sherod, former  St. John member who still belongs with ALL Christians.

From: jeremy klaustermeier <revklaus@hotmail.com>
To: pastor's email <stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 3:36 PM
Subject: Prayers for Libby Pailer

  We would appreciate prayers for Lib Pailer. On March 5th she had a mild heart attatk. Today 3/7/12 we went to the cardiologist. Her EKG showed an erratic heart. We are scheduled for dye test and stress tests tommorrow. We both know the power of prayers. God has ben very good to us and we know He will listen if we ask him thgru prayer. We ask friends and family to send their prayers also. Sincerely Larry and Lib Pailer

Prayers for Libby Pailer

  We would appreciate prayers for Lib Pailer. On March 5th she had a mild heart attatk. Today 3/7/12 we went to the cardiologist. Her EKG showed an erratic heart. We are scheduled for dye test and stress tests tommorrow. We both know the power of prayers. God has ben very good to us and we know He will listen if we ask him thgru prayer. We ask friends and family to send their prayers also. Sincerely Larry and Lib Pailer

Thrivent Builds Kick-off to Rehab Project -This Saturday

 

Hi,

Here is some info above Thrivent building with Habitat for Humanity. I think I will be out of town but in case anyone is interested.

Denise

Dear St. Charles area volunteers and Financial Representatives,

 

You are invited to attend a Thrivent Builds kick-off event for our first  rehab project with Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County! The dedication will take place on Saturday, March 10 at 9am. It will be held at the home site at 2501 Nettie Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301.

 

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is providing $43,450, or 55% of the home costs, and the Central St. Charles, North St. Charles, and W. St. Charles-Warren County chapters have engaged local volunteers to donate additional funds and volunteer their time to work alongside the partner families to build these homes. What a great accomplishment to celebrate!

 

Please pass along this invitation to others and let me know if you plan to attend! We hope to see you there!

 

Charli M Kreienkamp

Lutheran Engagement Specialist

St. Louis Heartland Region

390 S. Woods Mill Rd, Ste 100, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Direct: 314-783-4214

Fax: 314-783-3000

Email: charli.kreienkamp@thrivent.com

 

 

Connect with us! Thrivent.com • Thrivent.com/facebook • Thrivent.com/twitter

 

This message contains confidential information intended only for the above addressees and may contain information that is proprietary or legally privileged. If you received this message in error, please notify us and delete the original message. You must obtain permission from Thrivent Financial to use its logo on all materials. Failure to do so could result in legal action.

 

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

DEVOTION:  Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Matthew 4:1


As might be expected, ancient Jericho is a pile of rubble.

Standing at the top of those ruins, a Bible student will recall how Joshua, having crossed the Jordan, brought those "walls a-tumblin' down." Further reading will speak of the time Jesus gave sight to two blind men and brought salvation to the house of Zacchaeus.

Still, the most impressive lesson a visitor can learn at Jericho comes from Mount Quarantania. Baffled by the name? Don't be. Quarantania is not mentioned in Scripture, at least not in so many words.

Quarantania is the mountain where tradition says Jesus was tempted. That tradition may or may not be true. All we can say for certain is that Jesus was led out into the wilderness to be tempted. No, that's not right. We can truthfully say Jesus was led out into the wilderness to successfully resist temptation.

Resisting temptation. That's something at which all of us have failed. My temptation may not be yours, and yours may not be mine. Satan doesn't care. He's got the experience and the patience that enables Him to find everyone's weakness. That's why Scripture says that "all have sinned ...." (Romans 3:23a).

All have sinned except Jesus. All have fallen before temptation except our Savior.

For us, Jesus resisted the easy path: the seductive road Satan laid out before Him. Now, by His perfect life, His absolute obedience to the Father and a rejection of Satan's temptations, all who believe on Him are forgiven and saved. That is the lesson to be learned at Jericho.

But there is one other thing I would like you to see as you gaze up on the wilderness of Mount Quarantania. Looking ahead, you will only see barren, dry ground without much, if anything, to sustain life. Now, do an about-face and look to the green palm and fig trees of Jericho.

There, in a way that most westerners cannot understand, we can see the difference water can make to a dry and infertile place.

Little wonder Jesus, the Resister of temptation, the Defeater of devil and death, calls Himself the Living Water, the Water of Life.

It was His way of saying that He, like water, changes death to life. It was His way of reminding us that water changes everything.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, for me and my salvation You successfully resisted Satan's temptations. May I live my life giving thanks for You who turned the desert of my day-to-day life into something truly blessed. In Your Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  When the army was to go to battle what was the priest's job?  Deuteronomy 20:1-4  Going to War -the Priest shall come forward and address the army.  Sounded like a pep rally     "Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies.  Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or give way to panic before them.......  etc, etc.
 
Dianne Hance is our new one day champ!!
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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the difference between the Law and the Gospel?
Answer:
a. The Law teaches what we are to do and not to do; the Gospel teaches what God has done, and still does, for our salvation.
b. The Law shows us our sin and the wrath of God; the Gospel shows us our Savior and the grace of God.
c. The Law must be proclaimed to all people, but especially to impenitent sinners; the Gospel must be proclaimed to sinners who are troubled in their minds because of their sin. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHURCH CALENDAR 
Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30
Thurs-
Fri- Bible study at hendershot's 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9;Sunday School and Bible class 10:15; WORSHIP 11am; elders noon
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NEWS: 
WEDNESDAY SUPPER AT 5:30 AND WORSHIP 7pm

Supper- 5:30---Baked potato bar w/ all the toppings, salad, rolls, dessert

Worship- 7pm-  Peter comes to talk to us about his false allegiance

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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 THOSE WHO LOST LOVED ONES in the tornadoes this past week. 

 

For THOSE IN LAKE ST LOUIS who lost their homes in an apartment fire last week.

 

For MISSIONARIES AND PASTORS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD who are dealing with severe opposition, imprisonment and even the threat of death because of the faith.

 

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering after surgery to repair her broken hip.

 

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she will soon begin treatments for cancer.  She is undergoing more tests this week.

 

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.   

       

Monday, March 5, 2012

DEVOTION: And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11

In the fall of 2011, Mr. Bruce Wurdeman, LHM's executive director, and I visited Israel and Palestine. Upon our return he asked me to write a series of Lenten devotions which center on the Savior and some of the places we saw. This week's devotions fulfill his request. It is my prayer that the Lord will use them to bless you as well as those who will be traveling with us to the Holy Land in the fall of 2012. In Him, Pastor Ken Klaus

Years ago I met a woman whose husband had just died at home after a prolonged illness. She shared with me how, while the rest of the world prepared for Christmas, she had administered pain medication and spent sleepless nights by his side.

I said, "That had to be doubly difficult for you, especially during the holidays."

Then she told me how her neighbors, all Christians, had kept their Christmas lights burning 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They told her it was their way of letting her know that "We're thinking of you. We're praying for you. We're by your side, even if we're not at your house. We want you to see our lights, so you can be reminded that Jesus, the light of the world, is with you, too."

With tears the lady said, "God's light can punch holes in the darkest nights of the soul."

More than 2,000 years ago, some Bethlehem shepherds were given a similar message.

In many ways, they -- like the man in the story above -- were cut off. True, they may have derived some consolation in knowing King David had served as a shepherd in their fields, but the truth is this: their job, the sheep smell, and prejudice made them unwelcome in polite society.

Today you can still go to those rock-encrusted pastures. They have not changed much over the centuries. That is why it doesn't take much imagination to see those shepherds sitting by a fire, enduring a lonely, dark night. That's the way it would have been if God hadn't intervened.

But the Lord did intervene and He punched holes in the shepherds' darkness. At first there was one angel, and then there were a multitude.

What did they say? "Good news ... great joy ... for you ... a Savior."

With the birth of the Christ Child, the Lord was fulfilling an ancient promise made to a world that had been plunged into darkness by sin's disobedience. A Child placed in a Bethlehem manger was God's way of punching holes in the darkness of the shepherds, a man dying at home, in our own special darkness.

When the shepherds went to Bethlehem and saw this thing, this Baby, their Savior, they knew they had been privileged to observe something special.

Even so, gazing down at that Child, they could be forgiven for not knowing all He would endure to win their salvation. Looking at His little hands, they would not have known those hands would be pierced by nails. Watching His chest rise and fall in peaceful sleep, they would not have anticipated Him being stabbed by a Roman spear.

These pains and many others Jesus endured, so we might be forgiven of our sins and saved from hell. These hurts He suffered, so we might have good news ... great joy ... a Savior ... so we might have holes punched in our darkness.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord for sending Your Son to be my Savior I give thanks. May I be assured that His life, suffering, death and resurrection have punched holes in my darkness. For this good news and great joy I praise you. In Jesus' Name. Amen.  
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  What must happen to a bull that gores a man or a woman to death, and what about the owner of the bull?  The bull must be stoned to death but the owner will not be held accountable.  On the other hand, if the bull has had the habit of goring and the owner has been warned but does not keep the bull penned up, then both the bull and its owner shall be stoned to death, however if payment is demanded, he may redeem hi sown life by paying whatever is demanded.  Exodus 21:28-32  (Not sure who the winner was, I deleted the email.)
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  When the army was to go to battle what was the priest's job? 
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CATECHISM:
Question: Where alone does God offer the forgiveness of sins?
Answer: God offers the forgiveness of sins only in the Gospel, the good news that we are freed from the guilt, the punishment, and the power of sin, and are saved eternally because of Christ's keeping the Law and His suffering and death for us.
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CHURCH CALENDAR 
Mon- confirmation 5-6:15; hs youth leave for paintball at 6:30
Tues- quilters 9-2; Pastor doing chapel at LHS at 9:40; Bible study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:30
Thurs-
Fri- Bible study at hendershot's 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9;Sunday School and Bible class 10:15; WORSHIP 11am; elders noon
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NEWS: 
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH LEAVE FROM CHURCH AT 6:30 TONIGHT TO GO PLAY PAINTBALL. 
Dress warm and wear a lot of clothes with padding in them!!!
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NEXT WEDNESDAY SUPPER AT 5:30 AND WORSHIP 7pm

Supper- 5:30---Baked potato bar w/ all the toppings, salad, rolls, dessert

Worship- 7pm-  Peter comes to talk to us about his false allegiance

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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 THOSE WHO LOST LOVED ONES in the tornadoes this past week. 

 

For THOSE IN LAKE ST LOUIS who lost their homes in an apartment fire last week.

 

For MISSIONARIES AND PASTORS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD who are dealing with severe opposition, imprisonment and even the threat of death because of the faith.

 

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering after surgery to repair her broken hip.

 

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she will soon begin treatments for cancer.  She is undergoing more tests this week.

 

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.   

       

C.H.U.R.C.H. Ministry Alert - Help Needed Please!!!!

Good Morning to Everyone!

 

This is REALLY proof of God working through all of us today!!

 

We have received notice of a newlywed couple that lost everything they had in that horrible apartment fire in Lake St. Louis yesterday.

 

In doing research on them I found sooooo many ways that they are "related" to us as Lutheran Christians!!

 

Their names are Dalton & Lindsey (nee: Chrismer) Moore.

 

Lindsey is an elementary school teacher in Wright City.  This is her first year of teaching.

 

They have only been married 3 weeks.  They were married at Immanuel Lutheran in Wentzville!

 

They lost everything including all their wedding presents in the fire.  They are living back with Lindsey's parents until they can get another place and all it takes to set up housekeeping again.

 

A firefighter was able to rescue their dog, Grace!  She is currently a patient at the O'Fallon Animal Hospital.  Still not in good shape but holding her own.  BTW, Lindsey just found the dog a few months ago wandering on the highway and brought her home with her and named her "Grace".  A Lutheran thing I suppose!

 

In doing more research, by talking to Sue Bauer at Immanuel - and they had not heard about this early this morning yet so she was glad I called - Dalton just transferred to Immanuel Wentzville from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Springfield, Illinois.  I also talked with his former pastor, Darrell Debowey and he had some great things to tell me about Dalton.  He confirmed Dalton into the Lutheran faith.  When Dalton was searching for a "church" he found the Lutheran church there in Springfield and talked with Pastor Debowey.  Pastor told me that by the time Dalton began the confirmation class, he had already bought a copy of The Book of Concord and had read it!  Pastor Debowey was shocked, happy and delighted to have Dalton in that class! 

 

Pastor Debowey thinks that Lindsey has been trained as a Lutheran school teacher.  Guess Wright City is where she could find a position though, if that is true.

 

OK, so here is where we come in.  Since they have to replace EVERYthing, the principal at Lindsey's school thought that cash donations would be good.  I would think gift cards to Wal-Mart would work too.  So, if you are able to help Dalton & Lindsay, please put your donation in an envelope plainly marked FOR DALTON & LINDSEY MOORE (and Grace!).   Then drop it off with Marilyn in the church office and we will see that the Moores receive the help they so desperately need. 

 

If you aren't able to help financially at this time, please remember them in your prayers.  That IS important too!

 

Please direct any questions to Sandy Robine at snsrobine@centurytel.net or by calling her at 636-456-4147.    Please DO NOT CLICK on REPLY to reach Sandy!

 

Thank you and God's peace on your day!

 

Your St. John's Board of Outreach & Evangelism

Sandy Robine

Molly Hendershot

prayer request for family of Frank Nordwald

Brett Nordwald's Grandpa Frank passed away this morning at 7am. Thank you for prayers for him and his family.

 

Ruth Walters

Administrator

Warren County Health Dept. 104 W Booneslick Rd

Warrenton MO 63383

636-359-3244

 

 

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

DEVOTION: (Jesus said) "Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life." Revelation 2:10

The topic for today's Daily Devotion was called to my attention by Rev. Nabil S. Nour of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour, South Dakota.

"Narrow-minded, antagonistic Christians are responsible for most of the world's problems."

That was the argument I recently overheard when I was on a plane traveling to a speaking engagement. At the end of the trip, I apologized for my eavesdropping and encouraged the speaker to look at the story of Youssef Nadarkhani of Iran.

If you have never heard of Nadarkhani, please allow me to share. Nadarkhani, a pastor from Rasht, Iran, was arrested in October of 2009, when he tried to register the house church, where he is the pastor. Eventually, the authorities decided he was guilty of apostasy, that is, he had converted to Christianity from Islam.

In Iran, the punishment for converting to Christianity is death by hanging.

Now the truth is this: although Nadarkhani's family is Muslim, he was an unbeliever when the Holy Spirit called him to faith in Jesus as his Savior. That was a fact the courts decided to ignore. Nadarkhani was convicted and sentenced to death.

It was then the world's Christian community began to get involved in protesting the severity of the verdict. Only then did the Ayatollah Larijani, the head of Iran's court system, come forward to ask Nadarkhani's case be retried.

According to those who have followed the case and the Ayatollah, this recommendation was mainly made so the world will forget Nadarkhani and get involved with other matters.

In the meantime Iranian authorities will continue to exert any and all pressure to win Nadarkhani back to Islam. If the past sets any precedent, Nadarkhani will be told his wife also has been arrested (she was jailed for a while last year) and that his two boys will be taken from him and placed in an Islamic family. (This also happened, albeit temporarily.)

So that is the story of Nadarkhani; it is also the story of many pastors and Christian laity, who are publicly sharing the Savior's story of salvation in the Islamic nations of the Mideast.

This is why I would like to enlist your help in prayer.

Let us ask the Lord to help brothers and sisters like Youssef to stand firm in the faith and the salvation that has been given them through Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Further, please ask the Lord to bless and keep safe those of The Lutheran Hour staff, who are responsible for broadcasting the Savior's story into those Mideast nations where sharing Jesus' plan of salvation has been outlawed.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, send Your holy angels to minister to and strengthen Christians who are suffering for the Savior. Keep them faithful until death, so they may receive the crown of life. Lord we also pray for the Lutheran Hour Ministries staff, who are telling the lost of what Jesus has done to save them. Keep them all in Your care and under Your protection. In Jesus' Name. Amen. 
 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   What would happen to someone who would kidnap someone and either sell him or still have him when he is caught in the Old Testament?  He was to be put to death (Sandy Robine is the winner for the third day in a row.)
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TODAY's QUIZ: What must happen to a bull that gores a man or a woman to death, and what about the owner of the bull?
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CATECHISM:
Question: What is actual sin?
Answer: It is every act against a commandment of God in thoughts, desires, words, or deeds.  
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CHURCH CALENDAR 
Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30
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: 

POTLUCK WITH JAN LUCAS THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 3 AT NOON!!

A long time member of St. John's and friend to many, Jan Lucas, is moving.  Some of her friends are having a going away potluck luncheon for/with her this Saturday at noon at church.  Please bring your favorite dish to share. 

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NEXT WEDNESDAY SUPPER AT 5:30 AND WORSHIP 7pm

Supper- 5:30---Baked potato bar w/ all the toppings, salad, rolls, dessert

Worship- 7pm-  Peter comes to talk to us about his false allegiance

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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.  

 

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!!! 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering after surgery to repair her broken hip.

 

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.