DEVOTION: I was cupbearer for the king. In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. Nehemiah 1:11b-12
A cupbearer doesn't sound like a very important position does it? The cupbearer was the one who actually kept track of the king's cup, filled it up with wine or whatever, and gave it to the king at meals.
Sounds like a pretty easy and cushy job until you realize what it meant. It meant you held the king's life in your hand, and if someone got to that cup to poison the king, you woul dbe the one responsible. it would be your life for his life. Takes on a whole different meaning, doesn't it?
Nehemiah was so trustworthy that the king trusted him with is very life. This, of course, begs the question, how trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted with someone else's life? Does God trust you?
God put Nehemiah in this position of trust so that he could, in the course of time, help his people get back to their homeland after their captivit and rebuild the temple and the holy city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah had gained such trust from the king that the king was willing to let Nehemiah be in charge of getting the people back. He was so trustworthy that the king had no suspicions about him at all.
A lot of times we do things and say things to break trust with people. All of us fail at that at one time or another. It is a terrible thing when it happens, and the person who believes in God feels horrible when the y do or say somethng to break trust. We feel miserable, especially when it is someone we are close to and someone we love.
Thanks be to God that He does not break His trust with us. he is completely trustworthy and in His trustworthiness He has promised that He will always care for us and that His SOn death on the cross and resurrection from the dead is for us.
Nehemiah is a great example and reminder of our God. Nehemiah held the king's life in his hands. Our Lord God holds our life in His hands and He could, at any time, take our lives away and give us eternal death instead, but He has mercy and grace and keeps us in His arms for ever!
Be reminded of God's true grace every day through the hearing and reading of His Word, and be a reminder to others, just like Nehemiah was, of who God is to us and how much He loves us and keeps His promises.
Prayer: Lord God, help me to be trustworthy like Nehemiah so that I may be a reminder of how trsutworthy you truly are, and when I stumble help me to be a reminder in my repentance, humility and forgiveness. Amen.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: In the end what happened to Haman the Agagite? He was put to death for his treachery
A cupbearer doesn't sound like a very important position does it? The cupbearer was the one who actually kept track of the king's cup, filled it up with wine or whatever, and gave it to the king at meals.
Sounds like a pretty easy and cushy job until you realize what it meant. It meant you held the king's life in your hand, and if someone got to that cup to poison the king, you woul dbe the one responsible. it would be your life for his life. Takes on a whole different meaning, doesn't it?
Nehemiah was so trustworthy that the king trusted him with is very life. This, of course, begs the question, how trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted with someone else's life? Does God trust you?
God put Nehemiah in this position of trust so that he could, in the course of time, help his people get back to their homeland after their captivit and rebuild the temple and the holy city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah had gained such trust from the king that the king was willing to let Nehemiah be in charge of getting the people back. He was so trustworthy that the king had no suspicions about him at all.
A lot of times we do things and say things to break trust with people. All of us fail at that at one time or another. It is a terrible thing when it happens, and the person who believes in God feels horrible when the y do or say somethng to break trust. We feel miserable, especially when it is someone we are close to and someone we love.
Thanks be to God that He does not break His trust with us. he is completely trustworthy and in His trustworthiness He has promised that He will always care for us and that His SOn death on the cross and resurrection from the dead is for us.
Nehemiah is a great example and reminder of our God. Nehemiah held the king's life in his hands. Our Lord God holds our life in His hands and He could, at any time, take our lives away and give us eternal death instead, but He has mercy and grace and keeps us in His arms for ever!
Be reminded of God's true grace every day through the hearing and reading of His Word, and be a reminder to others, just like Nehemiah was, of who God is to us and how much He loves us and keeps His promises.
Prayer: Lord God, help me to be trustworthy like Nehemiah so that I may be a reminder of how trsutworthy you truly are, and when I stumble help me to be a reminder in my repentance, humility and forgiveness. Amen.
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: In the end what happened to Haman the Agagite? He was put to death for his treachery
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: For whom was Nehemiah cupbearer? (What was the king's name?)
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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the special work of the Holy Spirit?
Question: What is the special work of the Holy Spirit?
Answer: The Holy SPirit sanctifies me (makes me holy) by bringing me to faith in Christ, so that I might hav ethe blessings of redemption and lead a godly life (sanctification int he wide sense).
Note: The word sanctification is used in two ways
1. Wide sense- the whole work of the Holy Spirit by which he brings us ot faith and also enables us to lead a godly life.
2. Narrow sense-- that part of the Holy Spirit's work by which He directs and empowers the believers to lead a godly life.
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CALENDAR:
CALENDAR:
Mon- Whispering Pines worship 10am; confirmation 5-6:15
Tues- quilters 9-2; Proverbs Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees meeting 7pm
Wed- nothing
Thurs- Ladies Aid setting up for Zone Rally All day
Fri- LWML ZONE RALLY
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am (Bill Rowe from Avenue of the Saints here to lead in worship); Elders meeting noon; High School youth Bowling 1pm; widows group 1pm
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NEWS:
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NEWS:
LADIES AID (LWML) ZOME RALLY HERE THIS FRIDAY!!!!
There will be around 100 women here this Friday all day, praising God, enjoying fellowship, learning more about Jesus, and gettinge xcited about the mossion of the church! it is called the Lutheran Women's Missionary League! It is a great group of women who have it in their minds and hearts to praise and honor God with works of service and support for God's workers here at home and throughout the world. They are also God's workers themselves, sharing the Gospel whenever and wherever they are able!
Come and check it out and see what it is all about this Friday!!
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HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE!!!! MAKE PLANS TODAY TO JOIN US!!
Where? Ray and Kay Stark's property on Firetower Rd.
When? Saturday October 20, 5-9pm
Who? EVERYONE!! Bring friends!!
There will be hotdogs and marshmallows to roast and water and soda to drink! There will also be umpkinf ace painting for kids!!
Sign up on the sheet in the narthex to let us know you're coming!!!
Bring a flashlight, long sticks for raosting marshmallows and hotdogs, folding chairs for your family, and a blanket in case it is chilly!!
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HIGH SCHOOL KIDS GOING BOWLING THIS SUNDAY at 1PM!! TEXT ME TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING!!!
Friends are very welcome to join us!
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SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING COMING UP MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 at 7pm!! Chili Supper starts at 6:30pm
Make plans to be at church next Monday! You already received your letter about it!
Come and be a part of something special and exciting as we make plans for the future of our church and to help our children and grandchildren grow in the faith!!!
It is very important especially that parents and all young adults be there!!!
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CIRCUIT REFORMATION SERVICE ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 AT 2PM!!!!
St. John's is hosting our 2nd annual circuit wide Reformation service on Sunday, October 28!!! St Paul's, Jonesburg; St. Paul's, New Melle; Grace; Wellsville, Trinity, Wellsville; Christ, Augusta; Immanuel, Wentzville, and Trinity, Troy will all get together to join our voices and hearts in praising our Lord for His grace and truth which was exclaimed and brought back to the forefront during the Reformation!
Come and join with the rest of your Lutheran brothers and sisters in Christ as we celebrate!!
Toni Schwartz is leading a mass choir that day! The choir will practice at 1pm at church.
Call pastor at 359-1061 for more info!!
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TRUNK OR TREAT AND CHILI SUPPER ON HALLOWEEN AT CHURCH!!!
Come to church on Halloween???? SOunds kind of weird doesn't it? But, just so you know, that is where the best food, candy, and pumpkins are going to be! Come and hav esupper with us at 5pm and then go around to all of the trunks in the parking lot and fill your bags up with candy!!!
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VENDOR FAIR--- CHRISTMAS MARKET
Little Lambs is hosting a Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 8am-2pm.
This is for all of those folks who have home based (part time businesses) like Avon, Scentsy, tupperware etc.
First come, first reserve-- no duplicate vendors please.
$20 per booth/table (tables provided)
All proceeds go to building fund.
Please contact Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier at 456-2888 ext. 4 or email at lrausch@centurytel.net or karin.klaustermeier@hotmail.com
This is a great opportunity to get gifts for Christmas or to make a little extra cash to buy those gifts
This is for all of those folks who have home based (part time businesses) like Avon, Scentsy, tupperware etc.
First come, first reserve-- no duplicate vendors please.
$20 per booth/table (tables provided)
All proceeds go to building fund.
Please contact Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier at 456-2888 ext. 4 or email at lrausch@centurytel.net or karin.klaustermeier@hotmail.com
This is a great opportunity to get gifts for Christmas or to make a little extra cash to buy those gifts
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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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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 OCTOBER IS PATRIOT PACKAGES
As we all know, our military forces are still spread throughout the world. Many of our loved ones are deployed and arond the world and on bases throughout our own country. Ptriot Packages, formerly known as G4U "Goodies for You" is a small yet effective way that we can care for all those men and women in a very real and practical way. A group of people get together once a month to fill care packages to send out. These packages have very specific items that these soldiers request, that are scarce or nonexistent where they are.
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 OCTOBER IS PATRIOT PACKAGES
As we all know, our military forces are still spread throughout the world. Many of our loved ones are deployed and arond the world and on bases throughout our own country. Ptriot Packages, formerly known as G4U "Goodies for You" is a small yet effective way that we can care for all those men and women in a very real and practical way. A group of people get together once a month to fill care packages to send out. These packages have very specific items that these soldiers request, that are scarce or nonexistent where they are.
What they need from us is money so that they can buy the specific items they need. As always, make checks payable to St. John's and in the memo line write "patriot Packages". Also, as always, this should be above and beyond your regular offerings.
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PRAYERS:
PRAYERS:
For MARY SUE TOEDEBUSCH as she recovers from a very bad infection and as she continues to deal with very bad rheumatoid arthritis and other health troubles.
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he begins a new chemotherapy treatment next Week.
For WALT SCHIRR as he will undergo surgery on Oct. 18 to clip a nerve in his brain to take care of his vertigo.
For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer yesterday.
For MARK GROEBER, who is recovering well from shoulder surgeryor MARY SUE TOEDEBUSCH
For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer yesterday.
For MARK GROEBER, who is recovering well from shoulder surgeryor MARY SUE TOEDEBUSCH
For FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOLORES DEBLAZE as she passed from death to life early Sunday morning.
For TONY PERRICONE who is recovering well from knee surgery at home today.
For JOYCE SCHIEN who is hospitalized with pneumonia.
For STEVE, a friend of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is a husband, and a father of 2 and is undergoing tests for fluid on the brain.
For JOSIAH TULEY, great nephew of my friend Cindy Schwada. Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes. This baby has a tumor
on his brain.
on his brain.
For CAL TAMELER who is recovering from eye surgery.
For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.
