FW: Addition to the news: Thursday, May 31, 2012

DEVOTION:
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ. Ephesians 1:7-9

The title of the Reuters article was "IRS Widens Taxpayer Debt Forgiveness Program."

It was the kind of article that stopped me cold in my tracks. I began reading this story with enthusiasm. I finished reading the article with that enthusiasm somewhat blunted.

Now make no mistake about it, the program will help a lot of people who have been hammered by a tough economy. That being said, I have to go on record as saying the Savior and the IRS have two different definitions of forgiveness.

* For example, you have to apply to enter the IRS program, while Jesus extends His blood-bought forgiveness to everyone.

* In the IRS program only a percentage of your debt is forgiven. In contrast, Jesus forgives all our debts ... even as we forgive our debtors.

* In the IRS program you have to make a commitment you will pay your taxes for the next five years. Jesus has no such riders. His forgiveness is complete, and it is lifelong.

* The IRS is going to wave its magic wands (or something like that) and the money owed is just going to go away. Jesus did not take that easy route. Instead, He paid the price for our sins. On the cross He paid the price for every, single one.

As I look at the two programs, I am grateful for the one, but I stand in awe of the second.

The idea that the Son of God will humble Himself and sacrifice His life to pay off the debts that my disobedience has earned is beyond comprehension or imagination.

It is a debt I can never repay. Thank the Lord. Because of the completeness of Jesus' work, I don't have to.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, You have forgiven me; by Your life, death and resurrection, You have forgiven me. Now, because of You, I am completely forgiven of my wrongdoings and adopted into the family of faith. May I live as one of Your family. In Your Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  In the famous "a time for everything under heaven" from Ecclesiastes, what are the last two things mentioned?  Ecc 3:8  A time to love and time to hate  A time for war and a time for peace. 
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  What country was Jehoshaphat king of?

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CATECHISM:
Question:  What does it mean when you confess, "I believe in Jesus Christ?"
Answer: It means that I know and trust in Jesus as my only Savior from sin, death, and the devil and believe that he gives me eternal life. 
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CALENDAR:

Wed- nothing
Thurs- worship at Jonesburg nursing home 10:30; Alzheimer's Caregivers support group 1pm
Fri- LWML convention in St. Charles begins and goes through Saturday evening;  Bible study at Hendershot's house 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am; New member luncheon at noon; Widow's social group 1:30 at Evelyn Sherman's
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NEWS:

NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.

PLEASE CALL WANDA TURNURE TO TELL IF YOU ARE COMING OR NOT!!!  456-3451

All of our new members are invited as guests!!! 

All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
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WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 

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KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE SUMMER!!!
Karin Klaustermeier is making some plans for a SUmmer Sunday school series.  Please bring your kids!  With Karin leading it, YOU KNOW IT WILL BE FUN!  There will be a video Bible story followed by some fun time outside!  Sunday school is every Sunday at 10:15  (It will move to 9:45 on July 1) 

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20-30 GROUP GET TOGETHER ON JUNE 30 at 6PM!!

Please email, text or call Pastor to tell him you are coming and what food you will be bringing for the potluck. 

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SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
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CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
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THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
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MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
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ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IS Warrenton Community Home Repair Ministry. 

This organization helps needy families or individuals make their dwellings safer or more livable.  This gives us the opportunity to use our time, talents, and treasure.  For those unable to participate with time or talents, donations are accepted for project materials.  Continue to watch this email and your bulletin for opportunities to serve in this way when projects become available.  If you care to donat eto this worthwhile ministry you may use a designated envelope celarly marked for this ministry. 

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PRAYERS:   
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as he has finished his treatments for cancer and is awaiting tests to see if they have done the job.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars from a broken hip.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.  

 

prayer request for Gene Siebold

Please pray for Gene Siebold as he will be starting chemotherapy and radiation treatments for a small tumor on his esophagus.  All of his treatments will be at the cancer center in Lake St. Louis.  The cancer has not spread to any other parts of his body and these treatments should take care of it with no problems or after effects. 

Addition to the news: Thursday, May 31, 2012

KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE SUMMER!!!
Karin Klaustermeier is making some plans for a SUmmer Sunday school series.  Please bring your kids!  With Karin leading it, YOU KNOW IT WILL BE FUN!  There will be a video Bible story followed by some fun time outside!  Sunday school is every Sunday at 10:15  (It will move to 9:45 on July 1)  
 

DEVOTION:

Jesus said) "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." John 4:23-24 Dublin, Ireland, has a patron saint: St. Laurence O'Toole. Laurence lived in the twelfth century, but most of his relics disappeared during the Reformation. Thankfully, those who venerate relics believe the important part of him -- his heart -- was preserved and has been sitting in St. Lauds Chapel for many, many years. Notice I said has been and not is sitting. That's because somebody has stolen the heart of Laurence O'Toole. It is not the first such crime in Ireland. Saint Brigid's Church in Killester has had some of its relics ripped off, and in another location thieves used hammers and angle grinders to help steal a "piece" the true cross. In the case of the St. Laurence robbery, those thieves passed by gold candlesticks and silver objects of church ware. They didn't want things of financial value; their focus was centered on getting that shriveled-up, old heart. My question is why? Are the criminals some college pledges who were given a challenge? Are they some people of faith who want to possess these relics at the exclusion of others; is it some crackpot fanatic from another religion who wishes to destroy these antiquities and injure the faith of those who believe in them? While I don't have the answer to those questions, I do know this: our God is in the heavens, and He wants those who worship Him to do so in spirit and truth. As Jesus told the Samaritan woman, the Lord is not found exclusively in Jerusalem or on Mount Gerizim in Samaria. He is not only in the heart of Laurence O'Toole, and He can't be confined or contained by a doubtful piece of the true cross. It is in our hearts where Spirit-given faith in the crucified and risen Savior comes closest to us. It is in our tongues that our witness becomes personal in its presentation. That is the kind of faith God wants us to have and the kind of proclamation He encourages us to make. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, like Elijah, humankind often looks for You in strange places. Grant us the realization that You can best be seen in the Holy Word that directs our eyes to Your Bethlehem manger, Calvary's cross, and Your borrowed and empty tomb. Let us see Your great grace and reflect it to others. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

 

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  According to Ecclesiastes 6:1  What is "another evil under the sun"? God gives a man wealth, possession, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires, but God does not enable him to enjoy them, and a stranger enjoys them instead.  This is meaningless, a grievous evil. (really, someone else besides Dianne really needs to win!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  In the famous "a time for everything under heaven" from Ecclesiastes, what are the last two things mentioned?

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CATECHISM:
Question:  Why is He called Christ?
Answer: The title Christ (Greek) or Messiah (Hebrew) means "the Anointed".  Jesus has been anointed with the Holy Spirit without limit to be our prophet, priest, and king.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- nothing
Fri- Marilyn starts vacation at noon
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:
20-30 GATHERING THIS SATURDAY, June 2, 6-7:30

We will be meeting at 6pm for supper and Bible study.  Please tell me whether or not you're coming and what you will bring for food by the end of the day tomorrow!

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SURVEYS EXTENDED ANOTHER WEEK!
Due to low worship attendance this weekend because of the Memorial Day weekend, the deadline to get your gift surveys in has been extended to this coming weekend!  Please get them in by THIS SUNDAY, June 3!!
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SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.
All of our new members are invited as guests!!!
 
All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE
Lutheran World Relief is often the first to arrive when disaster strikes in this country and around the world.  If you care to donate to this cause make your checks payable to St John's and clearly makr the designated envelope for Lutheran World Relief.  As always these donations should be over and above your normal tithes and offerings. 

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PRAYERS:   
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as he has finished his treatments for cancer and is awaiting tests to see if they have done the job.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars from a broken hip.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.  

 

Thursday, May 31, 2012

DEVOTION:

Jesus said) "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." John 4:23-24 Dublin, Ireland, has a patron saint: St. Laurence O'Toole. Laurence lived in the twelfth century, but most of his relics disappeared during the Reformation. Thankfully, those who venerate relics believe the important part of him -- his heart -- was preserved and has been sitting in St. Lauds Chapel for many, many years. Notice I said has been and not is sitting. That's because somebody has stolen the heart of Laurence O'Toole. It is not the first such crime in Ireland. Saint Brigid's Church in Killester has had some of its relics ripped off, and in another location thieves used hammers and angle grinders to help steal a "piece" the true cross. In the case of the St. Laurence robbery, those thieves passed by gold candlesticks and silver objects of church ware. They didn't want things of financial value; their focus was centered on getting that shriveled-up, old heart. My question is why? Are the criminals some college pledges who were given a challenge? Are they some people of faith who want to possess these relics at the exclusion of others; is it some crackpot fanatic from another religion who wishes to destroy these antiquities and injure the faith of those who believe in them? While I don't have the answer to those questions, I do know this: our God is in the heavens, and He wants those who worship Him to do so in spirit and truth. As Jesus told the Samaritan woman, the Lord is not found exclusively in Jerusalem or on Mount Gerizim in Samaria. He is not only in the heart of Laurence O'Toole, and He can't be confined or contained by a doubtful piece of the true cross. It is in our hearts where Spirit-given faith in the crucified and risen Savior comes closest to us. It is in our tongues that our witness becomes personal in its presentation. That is the kind of faith God wants us to have and the kind of proclamation He encourages us to make. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, like Elijah, humankind often looks for You in strange places. Grant us the realization that You can best be seen in the Holy Word that directs our eyes to Your Bethlehem manger, Calvary's cross, and Your borrowed and empty tomb. Let us see Your great grace and reflect it to others. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

 

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  According to Ecclesiastes 6:1  What is "another evil under the sun"? God gives a man wealth, possession, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires, but God does not enable him to enjoy them, and a stranger enjoys them instead.  This is meaningless, a grievous evil. (really, someone else besides Dianne really needs to win!)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ:  In the famous "a time for everything under heaven" from Ecclesiastes, what are the last two things mentioned?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CATECHISM:
Question:  Why is He called Christ?
Answer: The title Christ (Greek) or Messiah (Hebrew) means "the Anointed".  Jesus has been anointed with the Holy Spirit without limit to be our prophet, priest, and king.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Thurs- nothing
Fri- Marilyn starts vacation at noon
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
20-30 GATHERING THIS SATURDAY, June 2, 6-7:30

We will be meeting at 6pm for supper and Bible study.  Please tell me whether or not you're coming and what you will bring for food by the end of the day tomorrow!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SURVEYS EXTENDED ANOTHER WEEK!
Due to low worship attendance this weekend because of the Memorial Day weekend, the deadline to get your gift surveys in has been extended to this coming weekend!  Please get them in by THIS SUNDAY, June 3!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.
All of our new members are invited as guests!!!
 
All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE
Lutheran World Relief is often the first to arrive when disaster strikes in this country and around the world.  If you care to donate to this cause make your checks payable to St John's and clearly makr the designated envelope for Lutheran World Relief.  As always these donations should be over and above your normal tithes and offerings. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS:   
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as he has finished his treatments for cancer and is awaiting tests to see if they have done the job.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars from a broken hip.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.  

 

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

DEVOTION:  They gave me poison for food and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink. Psalms 69:21

The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, seems like a nice enough fellow.

No, I've never met him, but the few times I've seen him speak on television, he seems to say a lot of nice things. No, he doesn't talk much about Jesus being the Savior, but Mr. Lama still struggles for peace and religious freedom for his followers.

As I said, he's a nice enough guy.

This is why I was surprised to hear him bring a complaint against the Chinese. It appears his aides picked up word that Chinese agents are training Tibetan women to poison him.

According to the information received, the ladies were supposed to have poison on their hair and poison on their shawls. Then, pretending to be his devoted followers, these women were supposed to come up to him and ask for his blessing.

Then, when Mr. Lama placed his hand on their heads or shoulders he would receive enough poison to kill him.

I was disturbed when I read this story and the hatred this reasonably nice guy seems to have engendered.

Maybe that's because, in some ways, it reminds me of the Savior's story. No, I'm not implying the Dalai Lama and Jesus are the same. Even on his best days Mr. Lama would not be worthy of untying Jesus' sandals.

No, the Dalai Lama story reminded me how much Jesus was hated.

The Gospels tell how He was hated by Herod, His hometown, His religion, His government and even some of the crowds of Jerusalem. All of them, in one way or another, plotted His murder. All of them wanted to see taken out of commission the one Person who was committed to getting their sins forgiven and their souls saved.

By God's wisdom, power and plan their hatred was used to accomplish God's goal of rescuing and redeeming us.

Then, three days after Jesus was buried, the plans of these murderers, was pushed to the side, as was the stone which had been placed before Jesus' tomb.

When the Savior emerged from that borrowed and now-empty tomb, He showed to all the world that the devil and death had been defeated.

Even more, sin's stranglehold on our lives had been broken. The poison of sin that had placed Jesus on the cross had been neutralized by the grace of God and the shed blood of the Savior.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, Scripture says all things work together for good to those who love You. We give thanks the same can be said for those who are loved by You. Keep us ever mindful of Your power and love that has been shown to us in the conquering Christ. In His Name I pray it. Amen 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  What does Proverbs say about having a fool for a son?  (You sons out there need to quit being fools!)
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.  Proverbs 1:8,9;   "To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool."  Proverbs 17:21   (Thanks Dianne!)

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TODAY'S QUiZ: According to Ecclesiastes 6:1  What is "another evil under the sun"?
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CATECHISM:
Question:  Why is He named Jesus?
Answer: the name Jesus means "the Lord saves".  Jesus is His personal name.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; Alpha 6:30
Wed- nothing
Thurs- nothing
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
SURVEYS EXTENDED ANOTHER WEEK!
Due to low worship attendance this weekend because of the Memorial Day weekend, the deadline to get your gift surveys in has been extended to this coming weekend!  Please get them in by THIS SUNDAY, June 3!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.
All of our new members are invited as guests!!!
 
All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE
Lutheran World Relief is often the first to arrive when disaster strikes in this country and around the world.  If you care to donate to this cause make your checks payable to St John's and clearly makr the designated envelope for Lutheran World Relief.  As always these donations should be over and above your normal tithes and offerings. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS:   
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as he has finished his treatments for cancer and is awaiting tests to see if they have done the job.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars from a broken hip.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.  

 

Thursday, May 24, 2012

DEVOTION:  Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Romans 12:17

Revenge is sweet.

How sweet? To find an answer to that question, I would encourage you to speak to Anna, a dentist in Poland. Last month, Marek, her ex-boyfriend -- the fellow who had just dumped her -- asked Anna to help him treat a toothache.

Anna decided to take the high road and treat the tooth like a professional. That was her intention.

But when Anna saw Marek in her chair, she gave him a massive dose of anesthetic and removed every tooth in his mouth. Then, having finished her work for the day, she wrapped his jaw in bandages and left her office.

As for Marek, when he awoke, he knew something wasn't quite right, but he had to get home and look in the mirror before he understood the immensity of his problem, and the intensity of his ex-girlfriend's thirst for revenge.

Yes, revenge is sweet, but it isn't necessarily God-pleasing. At least that's what Paul was trying to convey to the folks at Rome. Certainly, those Christians who were undergoing persecution for their faith had reason enough to want to give the Romans a dose of their own medicine.

"Revenge may be sweet," says Paul, "but don't you take it."

That was probably for a number of reasons. First, Paul knew a Christian with a vengeful heart was not going to be thanking the Savior for the work He had done to save us. Second, revenge-seeking Christians would not give a powerful witness to the world. Lastly, seeking revenge pretty much wipes out the words of Jesus who told us to love our enemies and do good to those who persecute us.

Now I don't know if you're one of those, "I-don't-get-mad, I-get-even" people. If you are, you might want to reevaluate and repent of your position.

Yes, revenge may be sweet but ultimately doing what the Lord has asked of us is sweeter still.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, You remained silent even though You had every reason to seek revenge on the many that railroaded You to the cross. Grant us a new heart that will forgive those who have earned our disrespect. In Your Name. Amen.

PS - And in case you're wondering how the story is turning out, Marek is planning to have dental implants; his new girlfriend dumped him and, Anna, the dentist, is being investigated for medical malpractice. (Personally, I think they're going to have a hard time finding a jury that will convict her for pulling the teeth of an ex who asks for free dental work.) 
 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  Name one thing that Proverbs says about having money or wealth. (Provide the chapter and verse.)  "Honor the Lord with your wealth."  is the one Dianne Hance came up with.  Do you know any?
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What does Proverbs say about having a fool for a son?  (You sons out there need to quit being fools!)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Question:  Of whom does this article speak?
Answer: It speaks about Jesus Christ-- His person and work.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Thurs- nothing
Fri- assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
 
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
MONEY GIFT SURVEY
A survey has been placed in your mailboxes to ask your opinion as to how to spend the remainder of a trust we received a few months ago for $140,000.  Please fill them out and place them in the box provided by this Sunday, May 27, so that we can take care of this matter in a timely and God pleasing manner!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.
All of our new members are invited as guests!!!
 
All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE
Lutheran World Relief is often the first to arrive when disaster strikes in this country and around the world.  If you care to donate to this cause make your checks payable to St John's and clearly makr the designated envelope for Lutheran World Relief.  As always these donations should be over and above your normal tithes and offerings. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS:
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MARGIE GLASTETTER, Marcella Linke's mother, who is being laid to rest today.   
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing more treatments for cancer.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.  

 

musicians and singers wanted

Since our 11am worship has been approved to continue, and since I want to enhance this worship experience and grow it to its full potential, I am looking for musicians who want to play music for it and singers who want to sing. 
 
I am not looking for "perfect" or "polished" musicians and singers, but simply people who want to praise the Lord with what God has given them in their talents and abilities! 
 
Please let me know if you would like to be a part of this wonderful opportunity! 
 
Anyone and everyone is welcome!
 
Let's make it great and praise the Lord together!
 
Pastor

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

DEVOTION: ... The heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil. Ecclesiastes 8:11b

You've heard the question: if a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there to hear the sound, does it still make a noise?

Yup. It does.

How do I know? I put a tape recorder in the woods.

Here's a new question. If a man robs a bank but forgets to take the money with him, has he still committed a crime?

Yup. He has. I know because the law says anyone who "attempts to take any property, money, or thing of value in the care or custody of a bank has broken the law."

Just for the record, you should know this last question is not hypothetical. Recently, a man entered a Michigan Avenue bank in Chicago and told the clerk he was carrying a bomb. He handed a bag to the teller and demanded she fill it up. She started to do as asked, but the robber turned around and left before she could give back the bag.

Now here's where the story becomes pertinent for us.

There are times when all of us think about committing a sin. We think about it, but we don't put that particular sin into action. So, even though the sin hasn't been actively committed, is it still a sin?

Yup. It is. Like Ecclesiastes says, "the heart of the children of men is fully set to do evil."

That sinful nature, that corrupt heart, is part of all of us, which is why we need a Savior.

We need a Savior whose heart was pure and innocent, a Savior whose will was always aligned with that of the Heavenly Father, a Savior who could resist every temptation.

We have that Savior in the Person of Jesus. He has done all that we could not do. And, in so doing, He has managed to forgive our sins, change our eternal home and, by the Holy Spirit's power, create in us clean hearts.

And that, dear friends, is cause for our hearts to give thanks.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, my heart thinks of sin, relishes sin, and occasionally shows its sin in action. For all I have done wrong, I offer a plea for forgiveness. For all the Savior has done right, I offer a song of praise. In Jesus' Name, I give thanks for my salvation. Amen.  
 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ:  Name one thing that Proverbs says about having money or wealth. (Provide the chapter and verse.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
2nd article: I beleive in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.  he descended into hell.  the third day he rose again from the dead.  He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.  From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead
Question:  What does this mean?
Answer: I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Fathe from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sin, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver but with His holy precious blood and His innocent suffering and death, that I may be Hisown and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting rightteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity.  THis is most certainly true. 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Wed- Meeting for those going on the Indiana mission trip 7pm
Thurs- nothing
Fri- assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
 
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
MONEY GIFT SURVEY
A survey has been placed in your mailboxes to ask your opinion as to how to spend the remainder of a trust we received a few months ago for $140,000.  Please fill them out and place them in the box provided by this Sunday, May 27, so that we can take care of this matter in a timely and God pleasing manner!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.
All of our new members are invited as guests!!!
 
All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE

Lutheran World Relief is often the first to arrive when disaster strikes in this country and around the world.  If you care to donate to this cause make your checks payable to St John's and clearly makr the designated envelope for Lutheran World Relief.  As always these donations should be over and above your normal tithes and offerings. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS:
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MARGIE GLASTETTER, Marcella Linke's mother, as she passed from death ot life last Thursday evening. 
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing more treatments for cancer.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.  

 

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

DEVOTION: TODAY'S DEVOTION IS ACTUALLY FROM ME!!

Hebrews 10:24-25  And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
 
Our strategic planning committee has been working hard coming up with a plan for the future of St. John's and how to fulfill the desires and areas of emphasis on children and youth ministry.  We have been meeting together the last three Mondays to hash out this plan and to make it as effective, efficient, and successful as possible. 
 
One thing that we have been talkng a lot about is what it will take to make the plans effective and successful.  We have talked about different possibilities, different programs, and different strategies and it always comes down to one word, COMMITMENT.  We can make all the plans in the world.  We can plan to do all the right things, but unless the congregation is committed to it and works together on it, it will not be all it can be. 
 
I should rephrase that.  It is up to the Holy SPirit, as He is the one who does the work of bringing lost souls to Himself, of working faith in people, and in making us all holy.  the thing about it though is that the HOLY SPIRIT WORKS THROUGH US!  He does it as we witness.  He works through the Word spoken, preached, proclaimed and lived in and through us!
 
In the months ahead, as our plan is brought forward, is approved by the voters, and is implemented, the success or failure of it is going to depend on whether or not the members of this congregation buy into it, support it, and use their resources (time, talents and money) to bring it to fruition! 
 
Can we do it?  WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES US STRENGTH! 
 
The potential of this congregation is tremendous!  But it will take the whole congregation, working together, to make it go!  The Holy Spirit doesn't live in us just so He's got some place to take a snooze for a while!  The Holy Spirit lives in us to make us faithful and to WORK in us and through us! 
 
As we celebrate Pentecost this coming weekend, keep in mind that the HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN YOU FOR A PURPOSE!  Find out what that purpose is and then run with it!  Do it!  Live in it!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to live out my fulll potential in your Spirit so that I may do our purpose for me in bringing the lost to You, bring the saved closer to You, and grow closer to You myself.  Amen.
 
 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  According to Proverbs 17:14 what should we do with a quarrel?  And also, what does it says every fool is quick to do in 20:13?  Proverbs 17:14- DROP IT!!  Proverbs 20:13- A fool is quick to start a quarrel.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
2nd article: I beleive in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.  he descended into hell.  the third day he rose again from the dead.  He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.  From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead
Question:  What does this mean?
Answer: I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Fathe from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sin, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver but with His holy precious blood and His innocent suffering and death, that I may be Hisown and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting rightteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity.  THis is most certainly true. 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; ALPHA 6:30
Wed- Meeting for those going on the Indiana mission trip 7pm
Thurs- nothing
Fri- assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
 
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1 to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
MONEY GIFT SURVEY
A survey has been placed in your mailboxes to ask your opinion as to how to spend the remainder of a trust we received a few months ago for $140,000.  Please fill them out and place them in the box provided by this Sunday, May 27, so that we can take care of this matter in a timely and God pleasing manner!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.
All of our new members are invited as guests!!!
 
All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE

Lutheran World Relief is often the first to arrive when disaster strikes in this country and around the world.  If you care to donate to this cause make your checks payable to St John's and clearly makr the designated envelope for Lutheran World Relief.  As always these donations should be over and above your normal tithes and offerings. 

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PRAYERS:
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MARGIE GLASTETTER, Marcella Linke's mother, as she passed from death ot life last Thursday evening. 
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing more treatments for cancer.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.  

 

Margie Glastetter- visitation and funeral arrangements

Marcella Linke's mother Margie passed from death to life last week.  Her visitation and fuineral arrangements are below:
 
Visitation- Wed, 2-8pm, Pitman funeral home
 
Funeral- Thurs, 10am, Holy Rosary
 
Peace be with you all!

 

http://www.pitmanfuneralhome.com/view.php?id=1666

May 21, 2012

DEVOTION:
And there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work He had done for Israel. Judges 2:10

One of the great things about being a grandparent is being able to indulge the grandchildren.

Of course, a grandparent can take things too far.

As evidence of that, I share the story of two grandparents who were recently arrested. Paul and Belinda Berloni were taken into custody for pulling their seven-year-old granddaughter in her plastic Hot Wheels car. She was wearing a swimming suit and no protective gear.

Oh, I forgot.

They were pulling their granddaughter behind their sports utility vehicle. The grandfather was driving, and the grandmother was sitting in the back with the hatch door up, cheering her grandchild on. Apparently, both had been drinking.

The arrest record relates that the grandparents said, "They were just having fun and had been doing it all day."

Now, I'm relatively sure the parents and grandparents who are reading this devotion have never done anything this crazy. On the other hand, there are times when we may fail to set an example for those young ones who are walking in our footsteps.

Apparently, that was the situation after Joshua died. It says that after the leader and those who had fought with him had left this earth, the next generation managed to forget everything the Lord had done.

In some ways, I believe this is the story of present-day North America. For generations we knew and recognized the Lord's hand and bounty. Now we are discovering more and more people who have concluded this great land has been created and is sustained by our own strength and human will. It hasn't and it isn't.

This is why, Christian parents and grandparents, I encourage you to spend a little extra time teaching your young ones about the Lord's handiwork in their lives. Teach them of all He has done for them and for our nation.

And don't pull them in their Hot Wheels behind your SUV.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, help us remember all You have done for us and share it with those who are coming after us. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  What type of literature is the book of Proverbs?  Didactic poetry  (Great job as always, Doug, Dianne, and Sandy..... in that order)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: According to Proverbs 17:14 what should we do with a quarrel?  And also, what does it says every fool is quick to do in 20:13?
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CATECHISM:
Question:  Why do we close the explanation to the first article with the words, "This is most certainly true." 
Answer: Everything I confess in this article is plainly taught in God's Word, Holy Scripture.  therefore, I firmly believe it. 
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CALENDAR:
Mon- strategic planning meeting- 6:30
Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; ALPHA 6:30
Wed- Meeting for those going on the Indiana mission trip 7pm
Thurs- nothing
Fri- assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:
 
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME FOR THE EARLY SERVICE WILL CHANGE ON JULY 1to 8:30am!!!
The voters approved the continuation of the 11am service and to move the early service time to 8:30 beginning July 1, to provide more time in between services for Bible class and Sunday school. 
 
Let's continue to praise the Lord wherever we are!  God is good ALL THE TIME, and all the time  GOD IS GOOD!
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MONEY GIFT SURVEY
A survey has been placed in your mailboxes to ask your opinion as to how to spend the remainder of a trust we received a few months ago for $140,000.  Please fill them out and place them in the box provided by this Sunday, May 27, so that we can take care of this matter in a timely and God pleasing manner!
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NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LATE SERVICE.
All of our new members are invited as guests!!!
 
All of our other, long term members, are asked to join us and to bring a dish to share!!! 
 
This will be a wonderful time to get to know each other and to join together in fun and fellowship! 
 
Please sign up on the sign up sheet on the counter in the narthex. 
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WIDOW'S GROUP TO START JUNE 10!!!
Did you know that there are close to 30 widows in our congregation? Wouldn't it be great if they all got together to enjoy one another's company, to support each other, and to pray for each other?   Evelyn Sherman is starting  a widow's SOCIAL TIME at her house beginning June 10 at 1:30pm.  Please call her at 456-4734 if you want to join this group at their first time together.  This is for widows only!!  Her address 1504 Angela Ct. in Warrenton. 
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JULY 16-20!!!  5:30-8pm each night!!!  Our theme is going to be "Jump In with Jesus"
 
We will review and learn about some of the many Bible stories that take place in and around water. 
 
Mark your calendars today to attend and to help out if you are able!  This is a great fellowship and growing time for all who get involved!!!
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CAMP, FLOAT, OR FEAST TRIP ON JUNE 22-24
Our fellowship group is planning a float trip for June 22-24!!!  Mark your calendars now!  You can just come for the Saturday evening meal or to camp, or you can just come for the float trip on Sunday morning.  Or you can do ALL THREE!  It is all up to you!  If you have any questions at all, please call Teresa Scott at 636-359-0274 or email her at tscott@usmo.com!!
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THE CHURCH DIRECTORY WILL BE UPDATED THIS SUMMER
If you have a new address or phone number please, please, please call Marilyn and let her know.  Or just reply to this email and I will get her the corrected info!!  Thank you!!
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MISSION AND SERVICE TRIP TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY JULY 8-14
There is still room for just about anyone to go!!!  You need to be 14 years old or be accompanied by a parent. 
 
Please call Pastor at 359-1061 if you want to go!  It is going to be a great time. 
 
Accomodations will be a Best Western while we are there. 
 
We are going to be working hard to clean up and repair many people's homes throughout the week!!  NO SLACKERS OR LAZY PEOPLE NEED APPLY!  There will be plenty for everyone to do regardless of skill level or ability!  I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
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ALPHA CLASS EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 PM!!!
All are welcome to join us every Tuesday to learn more about our own faith, to learn about the world around us, and to grow in the Spirit and in fellowship with each other.
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE

Lutheran World Relief is often the first to arrive when disaster strikes in this country and around the world.  If you care to donate to this cause make your checks payable to St John's and clearly makr the designated envelope for Lutheran World Relief.  As always these donations should be over and above your normal tithes and offerings. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS:
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MARGIE GLASTETTER, Marcella Linke's mother, as she passed from death ot life last Thursday evening. 
 

For PAM BROWN who fractured her back on Saturday, she is recovering at Progress West and should be able to go home this week. 

 

For KARIN KLAUSTERMEIER'S DAD, BOB LAMPEN, who has finished his radiation treatments and is now awaiting chemo treatments that will begin on May 30.

 

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is recovering at her daughter's home from some heart troubles and is doing much better.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is undergoing more treatments for cancer.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she deals with chemo treatments for stage four lung cancer.   

  

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is recovering well at the Cedars.

     

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is improving well and is gaining strength as he deals with his cancer.