St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

DEVOTION: At the beginning of the reign of Xerxes, they lodged an accusation against the people of Judah and Jerusalem. Ezra 4:6

Haters always gonna hate. For those of you who don't speak teenage language, what this translates to is "There is always going to be opposition in your life." Whether it comes from within or without, haters are always going to hate! Sometimes it comes from the devil himself. Sometimes it comes from a person through whom the devil works. There may be someone who just likes to stir up controversy in everyones life. It may just be someone who is jealous. It may just be an annoyance, like a fly that you just can't seem to swat, or it may be something that has taken over your whole existence. Whatever the case, haters gonna hate, the key is how you deal with it.

The Israelites had that same problem. First it was Egypt, then it was Assyria, then it was Babylon, then Persia. Their troubles were mostly their own fault for turning away from God, so they had to suffer the consequences. But those consequences caused them to turn back to God and to fully rely on Him for their very lives. When Rehum and Shimshai filed a complaint against the Israelites because they were rebuilding Jerusalem, the Israelites had to stop building and be patient. God taught them patience so that when Darius came to power, they were able to resume rebuilding.

How do you deal with the haters? Do you quit? Do you get frustrated and angry? Or are you patient and full of grace and love? DO you look at it as an obstacle and a problem or as a challenge and a way that God will help you grow?

Jerusalem eventually got rebuilt and the people of Jerusalem were able to live in peace for quite a few generations afterward. What is God going to build through and with you?

Prayer: Lord God, help me to deal with the haters with love, mercy, grace, peace, and patience so that Your name might be praised and Your kingdom built up! Amen.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: What happened to Daniel in the third year of Cyrus king of Persia? He had a vision (His last one)

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Xerxes?

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CATECHISM:
Question: Why do you close this article with the words, "This is most certainly true"?

Answer: Because all that I confess in this article is plainly taught in the Bible, and I, therefore, firmly believe it.
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CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15

Wed- High school youth meeting in youth room 6-8pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men's retreat leaves for Mark Twain Lake
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

G.L. WOODS TO SPEAK on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, at 6:30pm at CHURCH!!

His story is an amazing one of transformation. IN 2004 he was flying down the dirt track in his dirt bike, when he crashed and flew over his handlbars landing on his neck which instantly pralyzed him from the neck down. His life changed in an instant. yet, God did a miracle in him. Not only did he give him back his lower body so that he was able to walk, but he gave him a vibrant faith and the ability to speak boldly about it. Come and hear his story! Go to www.glwoods.com to learn more about his story. He is a native of Jonesburg.

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AGAPE'S WRIGHT CITY FOOD PANTRY IS HAVING A BENEFIT PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY FROM 7-11am!!

It will be held at the Heiliger BUilding in Diekroger Park in Wright City. biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes, and scrambles eggs! All for $7 a person! Yummy!

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BACKGROUND CHECKS

If you work at all with kids here at church, including just taking them to an event, you need to fill out a background check form. YOu can get on in the office!! FILL IT OUT TODAY!!!

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FELLOWSHIP GROUP WILL MEET THIS SUNDAY EVENING AT 7PM AT THE SCHIRRS HOUSE!!

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting to help to plan future fellowship and outreach events for the church!! Please come and bring a snack to share!

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LITTLE LAMBS HAS A FEW OPENINGS IN BOTH THE THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES!! THEY ARE EXPANDING!!

Call the church office 456-2888 and ask to talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier for further info.

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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!

We need folks to sign up to bring donuts!! Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board right outside the kitchen!! If you partake of the donuts every week and haven't brought any, maybe it's your turn!!

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

The topic is Mental Health for Volunteers. Guest speakers will be Ralph Hellebusch, Warren County Ambulance District and Denny & Jenny Quinn, Charrette Baptist Church. The Quinns have been involved in emergency and disaster relief for some time and have many interesting and helpful experiences to share. We hope to see everyone there to learn from their experiences.

Tuesday, September 25. Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30. Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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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 JEANETTE KOEHLER who had a toe amputated yesterday but is doing very well and will get to go home today.

For the MCLAUGHLIN FAMILY as Kayla had a baby girl this past weekend.

For ERNA VANHORN who has been moved to Warrenton Manor Nursing Home.

For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery this Thursday.

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is in a lot of pain and is on hospice and is nearing the end.

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.

Monday, Sept. 24, 2012

DEVOTION: So I was left alone gazing at this great vision; I ha dno strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless. Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep lseep, face to the ground. A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. He said, "Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you." And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling." Daniel 10:7-9

Daniel was in the very presence of God. You can tell by how he was totally helpless, on his hands and knees, and trembling. At the same time, we are in the very presence of God, but no one sees us on our hands and knees, trembling before the Lord.

We don't realize often enough how much God sees us and everything we do. If we did realize it we would definitely tremble at His presence a whole lot more. We would fall to the ground paralyzed with fear. We would most certainly bow our heads in shame when we realize how much we have truly offended God.

Maybe it is time that we all realize God's presence and omniscience a bit more so that we don't get too full of ourselves and too self righteous. What do you think? Is that a good idea for your life today? For me it always is.

Prayer: Lord God humble us according to Your will that you might lift us up! Amen.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the Babylonian king during the time of Daniel? Belshazzar

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MONDAY'S QUIZ: What happened to Daniel in the third year of Cyrus king of Persia?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the basis of our faith and life in Christ?

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15

Wed- High school youth meeting in youth room 6-8pm

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

Tuesday, September 25. Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30. Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery next week.

For STEVE MCDOWELL as he had eye surgery yesterday to repair a detached retina.

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

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.

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

DEVOTION:  I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. Then I got up and went about doing the king's business. I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding. Daniel 8:27

How much of this world and how God deals with it do you really understand? Has God ever had you go through something, but you just couldn't figure out why? Why do some things happen that simply have no explanation?  Why do some suffer while others do not? Why does it all seem like random nonsense at times? And why do I get so digusted by it all?

Daniel was given a vision of God that was way out there. It was crazy. Even Daniel didn't know what to make of all of it. It just seemed like crazy nonsense to him and it literally made him sick for several days.

I am sure that there are things in your life that go beyond explanation. There are things that you have gone through that you may still be wondering what God's purpose was. You may never know. You may never find out the reason for everything that happens. Guess what, that's ok. Sometimes you just have to let God be God. SOmetimes there are things that just go above and beyond your understanding. But you can also know that nothing goes beyond God's understanding. He knows what's going to happen next. he knows the full course of events from beginning to end. He knows how many hairs are on your head. He knows what you had for breakfast and what you will have for every breakfast from now until the end of your life.

Not only does He know all these things but He loves you more than anyone else ever could. Isn't it a great blessing to know that the same God who knows everythign also loves you enough to send His Son Jesus to die for you?

When we are kids we just simply leave a lot up to our parents. We did't really think about where our next meal is coming from. We did't worry about the electric bill. We did't think about the appointments we had or much of anything like that.   We just left it up to our parents. In the same way, in order to have peace in our lives and to give God the glory, we need to be able to leave things up to God. After all, He does love us the most! Why wouldn't we leave it all up to HIm?

Prayer: Lord God, help me to be me and leave the rest up to You! Amen.

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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the Babylonian king during the time of Daniel?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the basis of our faith and life in Christ?

Answer: "he is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity."
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CALENDAR:
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:

7-9th grade lock in this Friday beginning at 7pm and ending Saturday morning at 8am!!

Call Christy Winn to let her know you are coming and how many friends you are bringing! Bring your favorite games (We have an xbox 360 and a PS II.) Bring a movie you want to watch, snacks, a pillow and sleeping bag, and anythign else you want for the evening!

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

Tuesday, September 25. Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30. Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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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 CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery next week.

For STEVE MCDOWELL as he had eye surgery yesterday to repair a detached retina.

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

For KEN WAGNER as he went home Tuesday!!!

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

Faith Based Partners Meeting Tues., Sept. 25

Below is an invitation to the Health Dept. for a dinner and discussion of mental health issues. Please

Tuesday, September 25. Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30. Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

[ Also – Flu Shots are now available for adults at the Warren County Health Department – every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. No appointment necessary. The cost is $25.00.

Children's flu vaccines are available by appointment – call 636-456-7474 to schedule.

Thank you,

Linda Hoeft

Warren County Health Dept.

101 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 100

Warrenton, MO 63383

636-456-7474 - phone

636-456-4966 - fax

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

This electronic communication is from the Warren County Health Dept. and is confidential, privileged and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately at the following email address (lhoeft@warrencountymo.org) or by calling (636-456-7474). Thank you.

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

DEVOTION: Psalm 102:4-5 My heart is blighted out and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food. Because of my loud groaning, I am reduced to skin and bones.

I really like food. Even now as I just mention it, my mouth is beginning to water a little bit. You should see me when I have the food network on T.V. But have you ever been in so much pain or so sad that you couldn't eat? Even I, who loves food more than most, have had those times when I was so sck, so upset, or so in pain that I couldn't even eat.

David, who wrote this Psalm had many of those times, because he was being chased byKing Saul, that he and his army might kill. The whole time though, it was God who was keeping him safe. He finally realizes it a few verses later when he says, "But you, O Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations. You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come."

Sometimes our fear or our pain consumes us so much that we forget even the simplest things like sustaining food. We forget to eat. If we have ever experienced the sudden death of a loved one you know how it feels. Your whole body goes numb, your brain has a hard time processing the information to the point that you may even begin to deny that it actually happened, or that someone is playing a very cruel joke on you.

It is at these times that the Lord God snaps us back to reality. he reminds us that he is God and His will is done. he reminds us that He has had us in His arms the whole time. He reminds us that everything is going to be alright with Him. Even if it isn't always alright on earth, it will be alright in paradise forever! Forever compared to a few days or months of suffering on earth..... THERE IS NO COMPARISON! Forever wins out every time.

SO if you are going through something very painful right now, so much so that you have forgotten to eat, just remember that this too shall pass! There is an end to your suffering and the end is JESUS!

Prayer: Lord God help me to always remember that all things end in You! You are the Alpha and the Omega, the begining and the end! Giv eme grace to accept my afflictions, and strength to deal with them in a way that is pleasing to You. Amen.

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What is a maskil? A maskil is a musical or literary term (loosely translated it means "set to a certain type of music" (A t the same time, no one really knows for sure.)

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CATECHISM:
Question: In conclusion then, why has Christ redeemed you?

Answer: The Scriptures teach that Christ's purpose was

a. "that I may be His own"; that is, I am now righteous and blameless in the sight of God;

b. that I may "live under him in His kingdom"; that is, that I am now freed from slavery of sin and thus freed to serve GOd;

c. that I may serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness"; that is, that I honor God with my whole life and rejoice in Him now on earth and forever in heaven.
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CALENDAR:
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:
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!!!!

For STEVE MCDOWELL as he had eye surgery yesterday to repair a detached retina.

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

For KEN WAGNER as he went home Tuesday!!!

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

projectionist needed at 8:30am service the next two Sundays!!

Help your pastor out! Volunteer to run the computer one or both of the next two Sundays! I would appreciate it greatly!!! Pretty please with cinnamon and sugar on top!!

bday cards for Esther Bornemann

1. For those of you who know Esther Bornemann, her 90th birthday is coming up on Monday the 24th. Molly hendershot requested that everyone who knows her send her a birthday card. Her address is 13614 Cobblestone Ln Yelm, WA 98597

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!!!!

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 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!!

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 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.

St. John's Lutheran Church
Warrenton, MO

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

Monday, Sept. 24, 2012

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

Faith Based Partners Meeting Tues., Sept. 25

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

projectionist needed at 8:30am service the next two Sundays!!

bday cards for Esther Bornemann

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012

Monday, Sept. 17, 2012

WOOD RIVER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PRAYER REQUEST FOR PASTOR'S AUNT LOIS

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

HEY MEN!!!!

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

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