Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012

DEVOTION:  We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.  With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our fathers; you crushed the peoples and made our fathers flourish.  It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.  Psalm 44:1-4
 
Have you experienced success lately?  If you have, how much of it was your hard work and how much of it was because God blessed you with the right circumstances and abilities at jus
the right time? 
 
I like to watch a lot of sports, and lately I have noticed more and more, especially as I watch pro football's replacement refs, how much of the success of a team depends simply on the things that just seem to happen at just the right time in just the right way. 
 
It is that way with so much of our lives.  Our success, as much as we work hard and do the right things, depends on how much God blesses us.  And often, at times, in order that we might realize His help and His blessing, he allows us ot fail despite our best efforts. 
 
The Israelites only succeeded because God gave them their success.  He led them, and it was by His hand and His mighty arm that He gave them their land and their blessings.  After a while they forgot all about Him and what he had done, not only that bu tthey started to worship and serve other gods because they thought that those gods were the ones that had blessed them.  So God allowed them to fall into captivity, to suffer defeat at the hand of their enemies and to just go through times of pain and suffering. 
 
What part of life are you going through right now?  If you are going through success, THANK GOD!  He is the one that has blessed you with it.  If you are going through times of trial and suffering think about what God wants youto learn and how He wants you to grow through it.  And THANK GOD that he hasn't completely left you or forsaken you, but that he continues to love you in spite of your forgetfulness.
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to bless you both in times of trial and success so that I continue to remember that from You all blessings flow.  Amen
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: Name a constellation mentioned in the book of Job.  Orion and Pleiades

(Thanks Doug and Dianne)

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What is a maskil? 

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CATECHISM:
Question: What do the Scriptures teach about Christ's second coming?
Answer: 

a. Christ will return visibly and with great glory on the Last Day.

b. Christ will return to judge the world, not to set up an earthly government.

c. Christ will return on a specific day known by God alone.    

d. Before christ returns, there will be increasing turmoil and distress for the church and the world.
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CALENDAR: 
Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; CHOIR MEETING 6pm; Church Council 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid 1pm; newsletter deadline
Fri- Jr Hi lock in 7pm
Sat- Jr Hi lock in ends 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:
CHOIR MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT AT 6PM
Several people have discussed a desire to begin a new choir at St. John's.  All those who are interested in being a part of this choir should come to the informational and discussional meeting Tuesday night at 6pm!  The choir as a group will decide how to proceed. 
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30.  THE COST IS NOW $50 FOR THE RETREAT AND ANOTHER $35 FOR GOLF IF YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY!!!!  

The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is still dealing with pain and pain medications. 

 

For KEN WAGNER as he gets to go home this week.

 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

   

For CLYDE SPRICK, grandfather of Shawn and Sierra Jaeger, as he gets to go home today.   

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Garden. 

 

      

 

Monday, Sept. 17, 2012

DEVOTION:
And the Lord said to me, "Go again, love a woman who i sloed by another man and is an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins.  Hosea 3:1 
 
Today I am doing a Bible study on KFUO AM 850 kfuoam.org) at 10am on Hosea 3-4.  Hosea is quite a different book.  Hosea is commanded by God to go and take a wife that is a prostitute so that God can show how He loves His people even though they prostitute themselves to other Gods.  He is to take her back over an over again even though she contiinues ot sin in such a vile and disgusting way. 

The key is to apply it to our own lives.  How do we "prostitute" ourselves to other gods such as money, TV, work, the internet, etc?  How do we give ourselves to someone or something other than the one who redeemed us from the slavery of sin? 
 
Think about that in your own life today.  What takes precedence over God?  Do your kids Sunday sports do that?  Does your job take precedence?  How about your money?  If God asked you to give one of these things up for him would you be willing to do it? 
 
Yet, evne though we continue to "prostitute" ourselves to other things besides God, he still loves, us, he still redeems us, he still saves us.  Let us therefore turn from those things that are keeping us from God so that we might know His presence and His love more fully every day!
 
Prayer:  Lord God I have sinned agains tYou in many ways.  I have put other things like money, power, vanity, and much more in front of honoring and praising you.  Please forgive me and give me your peace that I may know the consolation of your love.  Giv eme a hear tthat is fully devoted to doing your will in all things.  Amen.
 
CHECK OUT THE BIBEL STUDY AT 10am TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOSEA!!!
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: What words in Job 19 are often used in funerals and are the title of a famous hymn that we sing at Easter?  "I know that my redeemer lives."  (Thanks Dianne!)
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: Name a constellation mentioned in the book of Job.
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CATECHISM:
Question: What comfort do we get from Christ's ascension to the right hand of God?
Answer: We know that the exalted God-man, Christ
a. as our prophet sends people to proclaim the saving Gospel by the power of the Holy Spirit;
b. as our priest pleads and prays for us before the Father;
c. as our king rules and protects His church and governs over all the world especially for the benefit of His church.   
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CALENDAR: 
Mon- Pastor on KFUO 10am; Confirmation 5-6:15pm; 8-12 grade meeting for the National Youth Gathering 6pm
Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; CHOIR MEETING 6pm; Church Council 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid 1pm; newsletter deadline
Fri- Jr Hi lock in 7pm
Sat- Jr Hi lock in ends 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR $45 FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30!!!!   The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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8-12 GRADE MEETING TONIGHT AT 6PM!!!
If you are planning on going to the National Youth Gathering on JULY 1-5, You need to be here for this meeting to learn about how it is going to happen and what you need to do.  It is very important that you make every effort to be there! 
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CHOIR MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT AT 6PM
Several people have discussed a desire to begin a new choir at St. John's.  All those who are interested in being a part of this choir should come to the informational and discussional meeting Tuesday night at 6pm!  The choir as a group will decide how to proceed. 
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PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she has been moved to Delmar Gardens in Ofallon!  A good thing!
 
For PAUL BRENDEL, Barb Dreyer's dad) as he adjusts to life in the nursing home (Laclede Groves).

 
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is has been put on hospice care. 
 
For KEN WAGNER as he continues to recover from a broken hip (his neck is still broken too and he will be in a collar the rest of his life). 
 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

   

For CLYDE SPRICK, grandfather of Shawn and Sierra Jaeger, who is dealing with severe cancer complications.  

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Garden. 

 

      

 

WOOD RIVER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Anyone looking for a job?  Here are some available at the Wood River Conoco/Phillips Refinery, where Jim Rahn works!  Check it out!
 

 

 

 

The following advertisement will appear Sunday, September 16 in the Alton Telegraph, Belleville News-Democrat, and St. Louis Post and Monday, September 17 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer.

 

 

 

We have opportunities at our Wood River Refinery in Roxana, IL for the following
Journeyman Craft positions:

 

Boilermaker

Carpenter

Coke Handling Operator

Electrician

Instrument Technician

Insulator

Machinist

Pipefitter

 

Journeyman Craft hourly rate is $35.49

Coke Handling Operator start rate is $29.27

 

Anticipated start date is March 2013

 

For more information on the qualifications for these positions and to apply please visit our website at www.phillips66.com/Careers

                        Go to:

1)     "Phillips 66 Careers"

2)     "Job Search – North America"

3)     In "Keyword or Job Number Search" type:

" Wood River "

4)     Complete all questions and submit online application with resume attached

 

Applicants must take and pass a series of basic aptitude tests to verify qualifications.  Successful candidates must be available additional dates to complete pre-employment assessment, interview and post-offer medical and drug screenings.  (Relocation assistance not available.)

 

All applications must be submitted online from September 16 to 22, 2012

 

Robin Rader
HR Assistant
WRB Refining LP - Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery
P. O. Box 76      900 South Central Avenue
Roxana, IL 62084
618-255-2607    Fax 618-255-2166
Robin.A.Rader@P66.com

 

PRAYER REQUEST FOR PASTOR'S AUNT LOIS

Please pray for Lois - she is back in the hospital and is going to have her other leg amputated below the knee today.

 

She was given the option of amputation or to try plastic surgery to repair her arteries - she chose plastic surgery but the surgeon was not able to be successful - He said her arteries are so friable that they just fell apart every time he touched them.  She was in ICU today because of high blood pressure after that surgery yesterday but they now have her scheduled for surgery today.

 

Things are not looking good at all - please pray for her and her kids and grandkids. 

 

Pastor

HEY MEN!!!! Go to www.t3mensretreat.org

THis is the last weekend to sign up for the men's retreat for $45.  On Monday it goes to $50.  I really want some guys to go with me.  You won't be disappointed!!!  Good fellowship with other Christians; awesome food; golf, fishing, shooting, hiking, or whatever else you wanna do on Saturday, lots of good Bible study, and a great setting of Gods' creation.  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SIGN UP!!!!!!
 
PLEASE, go to t3mensretreat.org and check it all out!
           

HEY MEN!!!!

THis is the last weekend to sign up for the men's retreat for $45.  On Monday it goes to $50.  I really want some guys to go with me.  You won't be disappointed!!!  Good fellowship with other Christians; awesome food; golf, fishing, shooting, hiking, or whatever else you wanna do on Saturday, lots of good Bible study, and a great setting of Gods' creation.  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SIGN UP!!!!!!
 
PLEASE!!!

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012

DEVOTION:
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6

To the best of my knowledge, maple syrup is not a fruit.

If it was, I might teasingly suggest the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden might have been a sugar maple. Those of us who love real maple syrup might better understand Adam and Eve's fall, if Satan had been offering them a stack of pancakes covered with real maple syrup.

That, my friends, would have been a serious temptation. And I'm not alone in that belief.

As proof, allow me to share that thieves have been stealing Canadian maple syrup -- a lot of Canadian maple syrup. It's true. A recent check of the giant maple syrup storage facility in the small town of Saint Louis de Blandford revealed that some of the barrels which were supposed to be full of maple syrup were empty.

Somehow, in some way, thieves had stolen 10 million pounds or 15,000 barrels of the stuff. How they did it, when they did it, and where they're storing the syrup, remain a mystery. Only one thing is certain: this much missing syrup is a serious setback to the world's strategic syrup supply.

This takes me to the rather obvious point of this devotion. That point is this: when he wants to tempt us, the devil almost always uses some kind of delectable bait. By that I mean he dangles before us something, which looks good, tastes good, smells good, feels good. Delectable.

He got Eve to sin using something that looked good. He did the same when it came time to tempt King David. When it was Jesus' turn, he suggested that fasting-Jesus just might like to sink His teeth into some fresh baked bread. Again and again, Satan takes something God has forbidden and tells us, "Go ahead, your enjoyment won't cause any problem."

Now understand, the temptation he uses on you may be different than what he uses on me. What I find appealing, you may find revolting. What is certain is this: Satan has been tempting people for a long time, and he will place before us that temptation we will find most appealing. This, in part, explains why all of us -- every one of us -- are sinners.

It also explains why all of us need a Savior. Only God's Son has been able to live His life -- from start to finish -- without buying into Satan's temptations. Again and again, Jesus resisted Satan's suggestions to abandon the mission that would lead to His death and our salvation. Again and again, He turned down the temptation to save Himself at the cost of losing us.

Now, because Jesus lived, suffered, died and rose for us, there is forgiveness when we fall into sin, when we stumble at one of Satan's temptations.

There is forgiveness and there is salvation because Jesus said, "No" to Satan's delectable bait.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, today I give thanks for a Savior who said, "No!" when I would have said, "Yes!" May I give thanks for what He has done and learn from His example. In His Name I ask it. Amen 
 
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: How many of Job's friends are mentioned in the book of Job? 4, Eliphaz, Elihu, Bildad, and Zophar  (thanks Dianne)
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: What words in Job 19 are often used in funerals and are the title of a famous hymn that we sing at Easter?
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CATECHISM:
Question: What does it mean that Christ sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty?
Answer: With this expression Scripture teaches that Christ, as true man, is not only present everywhere, but also no fully exercises His Divine power over the whole universe.   
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CALENDAR: 
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders meeting noon
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NEWS:
LOST AND FOUND IN BASEMENT AT CHURCH!!!
Here is a list of several of the items:
pink "Gap Girl" zip up sweat shirt
blue girls zip up sweat shirt
black shiny purse (with little girl stuff in it)
Hannah Montana purse
a bunch of little boy toys
women's or girl's glasses
several pairs of sunglasses
tazmanian devil clip on tie
a little girls white slip on shoe (kind of looks like a ballet shoe)
a spiderman flip flop
a old man derby hat with earflaps that tuck inside
 
 
 
 
 
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PARENTING CLASS THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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20-30 Year Olds BBQ  Saturday at 6pm!!!  FUN, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP!!!
Please let me know if you are coming by Friday night!!
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MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30!!!!   REGISTER TODAY!
The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she has been moved to Delmar Gardens in Ofallon!  A good thing!
 
For PAUL BRENDEL, Barb Dreyer's dad) as he adjusts to life in the nursing home (Laclede Groves).

 
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is has been put on hospice care. 
 
For KEN WAGNER as he continues to recover from a broken hip (his neck is still broken too and he will be in a collar the rest of his life). 
 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

   

For CLYDE SPRICK, grandfather of Shawn and Sierra Jaeger, who is dealing with severe cancer complications.  

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Garden. 

 

      

 

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

DEVOTION:
What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, the he could be righteous?  If God places no trust in holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in his eyes, how much less man. who is vile and corrupt, who drinks up evil like water!  Job 15:14-16
 
Sometimes we think too much of ourselves don't we?  We are so selfish at times that the feelings and thoughts of those around us don't matter.  We think we are all that and a bg of chips. 
 
Job's words here bring us a great reality check.  We are nothing.  We are sinners.  We are the scum of the earth.  None of us is good enough for God, so if we're not good enough for God we surely can't be self righteous enough to measure ourselves against anyone else. 
 
It is for that self righteouness, that selfishness, and that pride that Christ came to earth to suffer, die and rise again!  So today, quit trying to trust in yourself!  You will only be disappointed.  Instead trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understandings.  In all your ways acknowlege Him and He will direct your paths. 
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to get off my high horse and instead bow before you in humility, contrition and repentance.  Amen.
 
 
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ:  What did Job think of all the guys who tried to comfort him?  He found no comfort in their words.  Job 16:1
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WEDNESdAY'S QUIZ: How many of Job's friends are mentioned in the book of Job?
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CATECHISM:
Question: What do the Scriptures teach about Christ's ascension?
Answer: They teach that 40 days after His resurrection, Christ, in the presence of His disciples, ascended bodily into the glory of His Father, to prepare a place for us in heaven.
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CALENDAR: 
Wed- Pastor at circuit meeting all day
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders meeting noon
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NEWS:
LOST AND FOUND IN BASEMENT AT CHURCH!!!
We have all the stuff that has been lost recently laid out on a table downstairs at church.  There are lots of kid's clothes and toys, a few pairs of sunglasses, hats and few other miscelaneous things.  Please come by and find what you lost.
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PARENTING CLASS THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
20-30 Year Olds BBQ  Saturday at 6pm!!!  FUN, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP!!!
Please let me know if you are coming by Friday night!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30!!!!   REGISTER TODAY!
The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she has been moved to Delmar Gardens in Ofallon!  A good thing!
 

For PAUL BRENDEL, Barb Dreyer's dad) as he adjusts to life in the nursing home (Laclede Groves).

 
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is has been put on hospice care. 
 
For KEN WAGNER as he continues to recover from a broken hip (his neck is still broken too and he will be in a collar the rest of his life). 
 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

   

For CLYDE SPRICK, grandfather of Shawn and Sierra Jaeger, who is dealing with severe cancer complications.  

 

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Garden. 

 

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she recovers from a stroke.  She is at the DePaul rehab hospital.

      

 

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012

DEVOTION:
John 16:33  I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace.  In the world you will have trouble.  But take heart:  I have overcome the world."
 
Eleven years ago today the world changed forever.  Do you remember where you were?  It is weird how I can remember exactly what I was doing.  I was at the back door letting the dogs out, I looked at Cara sitting in her highchair, and then I looked at the TV and I saw the pictures and the newsman trying to make sense of it all.  I sat there for a half an hour just watching it unfold on TV.  Then I went to church.  I kept the radio on all day.  I remember that evening wondering what was gong to happen next.  It was all surreal.  The next day Pastor Dorow and I had a prayer service for our nation along with a few other pastors.  The whole rest of the week was sepnt talking about it, making sense out it, finding out what exactly happened and doing a lot of soul searching, crying, and wondering. 
 
Still, through it all, there was a sense of peace.  On the radio this morning I heard a guy who was in the tower that day recount, once again, what happened.  One of the things he said was that he was ultimately faced with mortality and whether or not he was ready.  It as in that moment that he realized that it didn't matter if he lived or died because either way he was with the Lord forever!
 
You too can know for sure!  You too can be certain that if you were to die today that you wold go to heaven!  You cna know for sure because Jesus has overcome the world for you!  He has defeated sin, death, Satan, and hell!  he has risen from the dead.  The tomb is still empty!  He is still alive!  Neith height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation can separate you from Christ Jesus! 
 
No terrorist, no enemy, no bank account, no sickness, no loss, no strained relationship, no job trouble, NOTHING CAN SEPARATE YOU FROM JESUS!
 
So when you get discouraged tell the devil to take a hike!  Jesus has over come him and crushed him forever!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, and sacrificng Him for us!  Thank you for holding us in your loving arms forever!  Help us to cling to the certain hope in you all the way to heaven!!  Amen!
 
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Bildad?  Bildad was one of Job's friend he was referred to as Bildad the Shuhite.  When the three friends heard of Job's trouble they came together to comfort Job.  They sat on the ground with him for 7 days and 7 nights without saying a word because they saw how great his suffering was.   Job 2:11
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ:  What did Job think of all the guys who tried to comfort him?
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CATECHISM:
Question: Why is Christ's resurrection so important to us?
Answer: Christ's resurrection proves that
a. Christ is the SOn of God;
b. His doctrine is the truth;
c.God the Father accepted Christ's sacrifice fo rthe reconciliation of the world;
d. all believers in Christ will rise to eternal life.  
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CALENDAR: 
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees 7pm
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders meeting noon
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NEWS:
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE THE PICNIC A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Many don't know that there is a group that gets together once a month to plan our fellowship events such as the picnic, the luau, and other things.  They are to be commended for their faithfulness, their hard work, and their dedication to the Lord and His church! 
 
They meet the last Sunday of the month at the Schirr's house!  Call the church office for more details if you want to be a part of this group. 
 
The next event is the hayride and bonfire at the Starks on Saturday, Oct. 20!  Make plans to attend TODAY!!!
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LOST AND FOUND IN BASEMENT AT CHURCH!!!
We have all the stuff that has been lost recently laid out on a table downstairs at church.  There are lots of kid's clothes and toys, a few pairs of sunglasses, hats and few other miscelaneous things.  Please come by and find what you lost.
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PARENTING CLASS THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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20-30 Year Olds BBQ  Saturday at 6pm!!!  FUN, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP!!!
Please let me know if you are coming by Friday night!!
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MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30!!!!   REGISTER TODAY!
The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 

For PAUL BRENDEL, Barb Dreyer's dad) as he adjusts to life in the nursing home (Laclede Groves).

 
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is has been put on hospice care. 
 
For KEN WAGNER as he continues to recover from a broken hip (his neck is still broken too and he will be in a collar the rest of his life). 
 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

   

For CLYDE SPRICK, grandfather of Shawn and Sierra Jaeger, who is dealing with severe cancer complications.  

 

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Garden. 

 

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she recovers from a stroke.  She is at the DePaul rehab hospital.

      

 

FW; a thank you from Sandy Robine

Thanks to Ray and Kay Stark for generously sharing their beautiful property (again!) for our chuch picnic yesterday!  Ray always makes the kid's day by running the zip line for hours on end. 

And...thanks to our Fellowship Board for ALL the planning and organizing and preparation and WORK they did for ALL of us.  So many folks and their talents God has blessed us with.

 

And, thanks to all of our church family for bringing all the tasty side dishes and desserts.

 

Everyone there had a great time. 

 

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the evening of October 20th for the next fun family event!!

Monday, Sept. 10, 2012

DEVOTION:
But how can a mortal be righteous before God?  Though one wished to dispute with hi, he could not answer him one time out of a thousand.  His wisdom is profound, his power is vast.  Who has resisted him and come out unscathed.  Job 9:1-2
 
Do you like to argue? Why is it that you argue?  Do you like to fight for your right to be right?  Do like to point out that the other person is wrong?  In schools we even have something called a debate team,it is an art and a skill to debate and argue.  But what about arguing with God?  Is it possible? 
 
According to Job, and the rest of Scripture for that matter, it isn't.  God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent.  He knows everything, he is everywhere, and he can do anything.  There is nothing more futile and pointless than arguing with God. 
 
Yet, in our humanness we still think we can.  When God says something in his word we try to twist his words to make them say what we want.  When we don't like something in the Scripture we say that it doesn't apply to us.  We defiantly reject things that God says are good, and definatly say things are good that God says are wrong.  How dare we? 
 
In our Christian life there is an constant turning from this.  We are constantly going to God in obedience and humility and confessing our sins of pride to him.  We are constantly going to him and telling him that we are poor miserable sinners.  If we don't we are in danger.  If we become more and more proud we are in danger of losing our faith all together, because if we think we have all the answers and we know better than God, then why do we need God at all? 
 
We do need God!  There is no doubt about it.  Without him we wouldn't breathe a single breath, we wouldn't think a single thought, we would cease to exist.  But God, who is rich in mercy, who is full of love for us, and who knows up better than we know ourselves, gives us life, forgiveness, peace, joy, and eternal life in spite of it all. 
 
Quit arguing with God and simply submit to his will.  Give up the fight for your right to be right with God!  Acknowledge that He is God and you are not.  You will be all the better for it and you will then know the peace that passes all understanding!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, please help me to quit arguing with you.  Help me to submit to your will for my life more and more each day so that I may serve you in all I say and do and so that others may see you in me.  Amen.
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Who were the descendants of Zadok?  Zadok the Priest was decended from Eleazar son of Aaron.  Azaicah & Ahimaag were his sons.  Jerusha was a possible daughter.
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MONDAY'S QUiZ:  Who was Bildad?
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CATECHISM:
Question: What do the Scriptures teach about Christ's resurrection?
Answer: They teach that on the third day Christ victoriously rose from the grace and showed Himself alive to His disciples.
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CALENDAR: 
Mon- Whispering Pines worship 10am; Confirmation 5-6:15; meeting at Zion, Harvester leave from church at 6:15
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees 7pm
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders meeting noon
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NEWS:
CONFIRMATION STARTS TONIGHT!!!  5-6:15!!!  Parents and kids both need to be there!!!
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20-30 Year Olds BBQ  Saturday at 6pm!!!  FUN, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP!!!
Please let me know if you are coming by Friday night!!
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MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30!!!!   REGISTER TODAY!
The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 
For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is has been put on hospice care.
 

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

 

For PAUL BRENDEL, Barb Dreyer's dad) who is recovering from internal bleeding.

  

For CLYDE SPRICK, grandfather of Shawn and Sierra Jaeger, who is dealing with severe cancer complications.

 

For BRENDA ROLOFF, daughter of Cal and Betty Tameler, who is dealing with complications and a fever after her hysterectomy. 

 

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Gardens

For BILL MCKENZIE as he recovers from a stroke at home.   

 

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she recovers from a stroke.  She is at the DePaul rehab hospital.

      

 

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update on Dolores DeBlaze

Hello Family & Friends -

God answers prayer, and today my mom, Dolores, was released from the hospital — hooray!!!  We feel much better about her pain control with the medications, and that's such a HUGE relief.  An oxygen man and a nurse met us at home this evening to make sure mom has everything she needs. 

In trying to find humor after a tough couple of days, I have to pass this along.  One of the nurses husband came along with her and their pet "Maggie" to meet us at home.  This beagle / dachshund mix showered me with plenty of kisses.  And when it was time to leave?  She waved "bye-bye!!!"  I'll try to find a way to load a small video version in the near future.

Love + Prayers,

Dawn (& Scott, too)

P.S.  We can't say enough about the hospital staff at Progress West who did such an EXCELLENT job coordinating everything (above + beyond the call of duty).  Not to mention mom's "A-Team" of Dr. Govindan (oncologist) and his Nurse practioner from Siteman Cancer Center in downtown St. Louis.