St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

DEVOTION: (from pastor)
He went in and said to them, "Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep." But they laughed at him. Mark 5:39

Can God do anything? Can he turn water into wine? Can he raise someone from the dead? Can he heal the sick? Can he rise from the dead? Can he save you from your sins by His death on the cross?

The answer to all these things is a definite YES! Right?

If he can do all these things, then my next question is, can he work in you and through you? Can he work wonders with your tithes and offerings? Can he make the most of your time and fill that time with all manner of good things because of the faith you have in Him? Can he use the talents and abilities that he has given you to do His will and perform his good works? If the answer to the above is yes, then the answer to all these questions is YES too.

The next three Sundays we are going to have a sermon series called, " The joy of using all of God's gifts to God's glory." Too often we like to think of it all as things that we do, that we give and that we spend, as if the money, goods, talents, and time that God gives us were ours. These things aren't ours. Our God just gives them to us. They are on loan from His hands to do with what he wishes.

When the people heard what Jesus said, they laughed at Him, because they didn't know or recognize His power to bring the girl back to life. We often laugh or smirk at God when he tells us to do things too. "GIve 10%, you've got to be kidding me. I've barely got enough to live on myself." "There's no way I'd every volunteer to be on a board, I just don't think they would want me." "Oh, you don't want me to sing. I sound like a bellering calf." "Pastor just doesn't understand, I just don't have time to make it to church. I'm way too busy. There is not enough time." And the list goes on and on.

Truth is that the same God who created the heavens and the earth, the same Jesus who raised Jairus's daughter, the same Holy Spirit who filled the hearts and mouths of the disciples at Pentecost so they could speak in all of the languages of the world is the same God who lives in you and works through you! He uses you, because He wants you to experience the great joy that comes from working in his kingdom and using all His gifts to His glory! GET TO IT AND DO IT TODAY!!

Prayer: Lord God, please help me to use all your gifts to your glory so that I may experience the joy of it all! Amen.

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MONDAY'S QUIZ: (A two part question) In the parable of the sower, some of the seed fell aong the path, what happened to those seeds and what does that part of the parable mean?

The seed along the path was eaten up by the birds. It means tha when someone hears the Word of God and doesn't accept it or understand it, it is snatched up by the devil before it can germinate, grow, and produce fruit.

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What did Jesus say to Jairus's daughter?
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CATECHISM:
Question: Whom else does the Holy Spirit regenerate and renew?
Answer: He "calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith."
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilters 9am; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- All Hallows Eve Chili and hot dog supper 5pm; Trunk or Treat 6-8

Thurs- no school

Fri- no school; assemble newsletter 9am

Sat- Ladies Aid luncheon, craft, and bake sale 9am-1pm; worship 5pm

Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; REFORMATION CELEBRATION 2pm

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NEWS:

"All Hallows Eve Chili & Hot Dog Supper" AND "Trunk or Treat" TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

Supper at 5pm Trunk or Treating 6-8pm

1. WE NEED TRUNKS!!! We need people to sign up to take up a parking spot for our TRUNK or TREAT!! Call the office to reserve your spot!!! 456-2888

2. WE NEED PUMPKINS!!! There is a pumpkin carving/decorating contest that night. 3 prize ribbons will be awarded for carved pumpkins that are brought to church ON Wed. Oct. 31 by 4 PM. The will be for: 1. The funniest 2. The scariest 3. The best

They will be used for centerpieces on the dinner tables!! You may take your pumpkins home with you after the event ends at 8 PM.

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LADIES AID LUNCHEON, CRAFT, AND BAKE SALE THIS SATURDAY 9am-1pm

We will have a variety of baked goods and a variety of crafts, as well as greeting cards and kitchen cutlery for sale. We will serve soup, chili, hot dogs, chicken salad sandwiches and home made pie from 9am - 1 pm.

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20-30 YEAR OLD POTLUCK THIS SATURDAY AT 6pm

All those who have graduated from high school all the way through their early 30s are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship and food after church Saturday night!!! Just bring a dish to share. We will have fried chicken as the main course! Please RSVP asap so I know how much chicken to order!!!

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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!

No one is signed up for this coming Sunday!!! Please let me know if ou can bring donuts!!

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IS BEING PRACTICED EVERY WEEK AT SUNDAY SCHOOL FROM NOW UNTIL THE PROGRAM

Hey kids and families!!! If you want to participate in the Christmas program then you need to be at Sunday school. The program was introduced this past Sunday, and will be practiced every Sunday during Sunday school opening from now until the day of the program.

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OPERATION BACKPACK NEEDS MORE FOOD

This food gets put in children's backpacks on Friday afternoon before they go home for the weekend. Kids are able to get breakfast and lunch every day of the week, but often have to go without food on weekends. Please provide for our kids. There is a coolection box in the preschool room.

single serve sizes of cereal

oatmeal (instant packets)

hot chocolate mix

juice box

peanut butter

jelly (squeezable bottle)

soup

spaghettios or beefaroni

mac and cheese

corn

green beans

granola bars

fruit snacks

pudding cups

raisin boxes

applesauce cups

fruit cups

cereal bars

pretzels

individually wrapped crackers and cookies

bread

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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

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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:

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CHARLIE SMITH as he passed away Sunday evening.

For BARB DREYER'S DAD as he is dealing with many physical illnesses and weaknesses and her mother as she cares for him.

For ALLAN DREYER'S AUNT LORENA. She is back at Whispering Pines and recovering well.

For LIL WINTER as she is doing rehabilitation as Delmar Gardens in OFallon. .

For DON TURNURE who is recovering well from hip replacement surgery.

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she is recovering well from pneumonia at Delmar Gardens in OFallon.

For PEGGY TALBERT as she recovers from severe esophagus issues and is still not feeling well. (A hiatal hernia and esophagitis)

For WALT SCHIRR, as recovers from surgery to take care of his vertigo and balance problems.

For GENE SIEBOLD who is recovering from pneumonia at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER, who is recovering at Troy Nursing Home from an amputaed toe.

For MARILYN FOSTER'S NIECE, HEATHER. She has a very rare spine condition, which has resulted in a spinal fluid leak. They are trying for the 2nd time to do a "blood patch" to stop the leak. Yesterdays try was unsuccessful and they are going to try again today. The only specialist in the US that treats these conditions is out of town until next week, the doctor that is caring for her has only done 1 of these before.

For CHRISTIAN WENZEL, art teacher at Blackhawk Middle School, who fell out of his tree stand while deer hunting on Saturday and broke his sternum and many ribs. He has many things wrong with him and is in critical condition in the hospital.

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 has begun a new chemotherapy treatment.

For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer.

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 DIANNE HANCE'S friend Cindy Schwada. Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes. This baby has a tumor
on his brain. He seems to be doing very well and was moved out of the ICU this past weekend.

Josiah Update

Here's an update for Josiah, the little boy with a tumor on his brain.

My Story

Welcome to our CaringBridge site. We've created it to keep friends and family updated. Nathan has written the background story, and as of now, Amy will be the one updating the journal entries. Josiah will have surgery on October 3rd at University of MO Women's and Children's Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Sunday, October, 28, 2012

Our morning started off pretty slow, but ended in a hubbub of excitement. Josiah got up, had some cheerios, milk in a bottle and some oatmeal. He enjoyed a walk in the wagon and some time in the exersaucer, then was ready for bed again. Nathan and I both laid down for a quick nap as well. The doctor came in and said that all his levels were looking good and he was completely off the medicines they wanted him off of and doing well with that. Then the doctor said to unhook Josiah off of all the machines, and informed us we would be moving out of the PICU today! I took a quick shower and then started getting our things together. Josiah woke up and ate his lunch of mashed potatoes, vegetable soup (the broth made wonderful gravy for him,) corn and carrots. By the time we got him cleaned up and changed, they were ready for him to move. Nathan had left to go pick us up some lunch before we moved, but thankfully his mom was here and able to help. So we gathered up our (many) things and moved upstairs into a regular room. Although Josiah was exhausted from being up so long, he enjoyed the wagon ride, but it took him awhile to settle down to sleep once we got into the room.

While I was back downstairs getting the rest of our things, I met the CCH campus minster and his daughter, who had brought us communion for the day. They helped me gather the rest of our things and by the time we made it back to our room Nathan was there with our lunch. We ate lunch and put away our things. Nathan's sister came up and then my mom brought up our other kids and we all enjoyed playing together. When they all left it took Josiah another while to calm down and sleep, but after some tylenol he did quiet down. Nathan and I decided to take a nap as well; we were both tired, and weren't really sure how we would all sleep tonight. We're going to have a difficult time adjusting to being at home and on a different schedule as well!

I ordered Josiah supper while he was still sleeping, so he would have it when he woke up. The kitchen closes at 6:30, and while there are a few options available up here, thought he would enjoy some hot food tonight. When he woke up he ate and then we went to the playroom to play for a while. He seemed to enjoy the new scenery. He was up for quite awhile this evening, and wasn't really ready to go to bed, but he did finally settle down for the night. We went to bed too.

Monday, October 29, 2012

DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)
His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. Romans 1:20

Every judge who sits on the bench hears excuses. There are good excuses, bad excuses, terrible excuses, acceptable excuses and humorous excuses.
I'm not sure how to rate the excuse made by Anthony Tilley.

Let me tell you about Tilley. It was last Christmastime, and he broke into his girlfriend's house, smashed her television, stuck knives into her walls, and threw her Christmas tree out the door. Then he went and kicked in the door to her neighbor's house, too. The prosecutor said that Tilley intended to assault the neighbor.

Tilley was arrested for breaking and entering and intending to commit an indictable offense.

Anthony Tilley admits he did everything, but he has an excuse. That excuse is ... are you ready for this ... no, of course, you're not. Tilley's excuse is he was too drunk to know what he was doing.

But there's more.

Judge James Walsh, at least, in part, agreed with Tilley's excuse. He ruled that Tilley was so drunk there was reasonable doubt he could think clearly enough to commit the crime of assault on his neighbor. So the judge, at least in this area, found Tilley innocent because he was too drunk.

So, you tell me: is it a good excuse, bad excuse, silly excuse or sad? Maybe a bit of all?

I guess all that can be said is this: it is an excuse which worked ... at least in part.

Scripture is clear that when the Lord Jesus returns, He is not going to be receptive to people's excuses. You can certainly understand why. His entire life was lived so sinners might be forgiven and declared innocent on Judgment Day.

So we might be saved is why Jesus fulfilled both law and prophecy. So that we might be made right with God is why He said, "No!" to all of Satan's temptations. So we might be released from sin's condemnation, He picked up those sins and, along with His cross, carried them to Calvary. Then, when all else had been done, He defeated humankind's greatest enemy: death.

You can see why Jesus won't be looking for excuses on Judgment Day. He endured much so that we might have the free gift of eternal life. This is why, when too-late day comes, there will be no acceptable reason, no satisfactory excuse that will move Jesus to say, "What? You didn't want to believe in Me? Well, that's just fine; you just come on in to heaven anyway."

And since there will be no acceptable excuse, it is only right that we do all we can, as often as we can, as long as we can to share the Savior with a lost and dying world.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, use us to share salvation's story with the lost. Help us point clearly to the Savior whose life was spent, so all who believe might have life eternal. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Where did Jesus go when he found out thatJohn had been put in prison? He went to Galilee, specifically to Capernaum
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MONDAY'S QUIZ: (A two part question) In the parable of the sower, some of the seed fell aong the path, what happened to those seeds and what does that part of the parable mean?
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CATECHISM:
Question: Finally, what also does the Holy Spirit do for you?
Answer: The Holy Spirit, by the Gospel, keeps me in the one true faith.
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15
Tues- Quilters 9am; Bible Study 11:30-12:15

Wed- All Hallows Eve Chili and hot dog supper 5pm; Trunk or Treat 6-8

Thurs- no school

Fri- no school; assemble newsletter 9am

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; REFORMATION CELEBRATION 2pm

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NEWS:

"All Hallows Eve Chili & Hot Dog Supper" AND "Trunk or Treat" being held this Wednesday evening, October 31st at St. John's

Supper at 5pm Trunk or Treating 6-8pm

1. WE NEED TRUNKS!!! We need people to sign up to take up a parking spot for our TRUNK or TREAT!! Call the office to reserve your spot!!! 456-2888

They will be used for centerpieces on the dinner tables!! You may take your pumpkins home with you after the event ends at 8 PM.

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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!

No one is signed up for this coming Sunday!!! Please let me know if ou can bring donuts!!

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IS BEING PRACTICED EVERY WEEK AT SUNDAY SCHOOL FROM NOW UNTIL THE PROGRAM

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OPERATION BACKPACK NEEDS MORE FOOD

single serve sizes of cereal

oatmeal (instant packets)

hot chocolate mix

juice box

peanut butter

jelly (squeezable bottle)

soup

spaghettios or beefaroni

mac and cheese

corn

green beans

granola bars

fruit snacks

pudding cups

raisin boxes

applesauce cups

fruit cups

cereal bars

pretzels

individually wrapped crackers and cookies

bread

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VENDOR FAIR--- CHRISTMAS MARKET

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PRAYERS:

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CHARLIE SMITH as he passed away last evening.

For BARB DREYER'S DAD as he is dealing with many physical illnesses and weaknesses and her mother as she cares for him.

For ALLAN DREYER'S AUNT LORENA who is hospitalized with blood clots.

For LIL WINTER as she is doing rehabilitation as Delmar Gardens in OFallon. .

For DON TURNURE who is recovering well from hip replacement surgery.

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she is recovering well from pneumonia at Delmar Gardens in OFallon.

For PEGGY TALBERT as she reco0vers from severe esophagus issues and is still not feeling well. (A hiatal hernia and esophagitis)

For WALT SCHIRR, as recovers from surgery to take care of his vertigo and balance problems.

For GENE SIEBOLD who is recovering from pneumonia at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER, who is recovering at Troy Nursing Home from an amputaed toe.

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 ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer.

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 DIANNE HANCE'S friend Cindy Schwada. Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes. This baby has a tumor
on his brain.

A request for help from Lani Heitgerd for a family in need

Below is a request from Lani Heitgerd about a family from the school she works at that is about to lose their home. Please read ALL of the information below and help out if you can:

Pastor, I realize that this family is not known by our congregation, however, I know them very well and can attest to the fact that they are extremely loving, motivated and smart. I have had 2 of the three children as students. I would be very grateful if you could pass this on to our church family to see if anyone would be willing to give a donation. We are all about service and this is a very wonderful opportunity.

Thanks,

From: Clemens, Mary
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:07 PM
To: DMS All
Subject: FW: DMS and HES family in need

Hello, Everyone,

In recent weeks, we have learned of a family who, (through no fault of their own), are facing homelessness. The oldest daughter is our 8^th grader, Ama Antwi, who lives with her mom and 2 younger siblings. If anyone has met Ama's mom, you know what an amazing lady she is.

Please click on the site in purple below and read more about their situation.

There is a campaign started by friends & neighbors to help this family save their home. Anyone interested in helping can do so thru this site. This seems like a great opportunity to come together as a community for this deserving family.

Mary Clemens

From: Shidaker, Nicole
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:45 AM
To: Alvarez, Sarah; Arntzen, Kelly; Asher, Melissa; Baker, Melissa; Barton, Heather; Bayless, Monica; Bellistri, Katherine; Bennett, Jessica; Berhorst, Doris; Bethmann, Andy; Blevins, Andrea; Boevers, Deb; Bolhafner, Shelby; Bristol, Kelly; Carey, Theresa; Carter, Diane; Cleveland, Kristen; Cummins, Jill; Dehaven, Deborah; Dendrinelis, Nancy; Dillon, Melynda; Elzey, Cynthia; Estes, Rachel; Faherty, Kate; Finn, Erin; Fisher, Natalie; Friederich, Melissa; Gallia, Toni; Gnolfo, Meredith; Griffin, Kristell; Groh, Sarah; Hatcher, Michelle; Hawn, Beth; Hehmeyer, Linda; Hennessy, Erica; Holt, Amy; Hunter, Tabitha; Johnson, Meredith; Klaesner, Tiffany; Kummer, Theresa; Lewis, Amanda; Lindell, Patty; Lowery, Jennifer; Marcher, Mary; Martin, Stacie; McDevitt, Sherri; McNeill, Sharon; McPhee, Tina; Meisenheimer, Angela; Mendoza, Erica; Meyer, Fred; Morgan, Karey; Overstreet, Tracy; Pezold, Daniel; Pfizenmaier, Donna; Powell, James; Raney, Amy; Rose, Jill; Rose, Roberta; Ruse, Diana; Scanlan, Jennifer; Scanlon, Christine; Scarpace, Deborah; Schnick, Georgia; Schroeder, Jill; Schultz, Tracy; Segraves, Denise; Semore, Ashley; Shaw, Krista; Shaw, Sandy; Shearer, Teale; Shoemaker, Rebecca; Spellmeyer, Jamie; Trachsel, Gina; Trinklein, Susan; Vaclavik, Laura; Weakley, Athena; Williams, Valli; Woodruff, Tori
Subject: HES family in need

Dear Staff,

There is a current Hawthorn family in need. Eunice Antwi is a 4^th grader in Mrs. Pfizenmaier's classroom, and she has a sister at DuBray Middle and one brother who is not yet school age. Please click on the link to read their story. You may have trouble viewing the video clip since it's through YouTube, but you can always watch at home. If you are willing, you can donate through this website that Angela Meisenheimer and her husband set up.

http://www.gofundme.com/1dfsys?utm_campaign=Emails&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email

Let's pull together and help one of our own!

Nicole Shidaker

Principal

Hawthorn Elementary

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Reminder of All Hallows Eve Dinner

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

ALL HALLOWS EVE CHILI AND HOT DOG SUPPER!!!

REMINDER!!!

If you are going to enter a carved pumpkin in our contest on Oct. 31st, please deliver your entry to church ON Wed., Oct. 31st BEFORE 4 PM so we can have them on the tables when the event begins!

ALSO! Please call Sandy Robine at 456-4147 to let her know you will be bringing a decorated pumpkin for that night. That will be very helpful so she knows how to plan. Thank you!!!

Remember they will be judged and ribbons will be awarded! Judging will be based on:

1. Scariest

2. Funniest

3. Best

We are hoping for at least 12 entries!!!!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 (revised)

DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)
For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. James 2:10

Jeffrey McMullen is a regular patron of AmeriServ Bank in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania.

That's why, when McMullen handed two of the bank's tellers a note that said he was robbing the bank and wanted them to fork over $1, they thought he was pulling their legs.

Not to be put off by the tellers' unbelief, McMullen left them and approached an employee who was working with new accounts. Once again he said he was holding up the bank, and he wanted them to cough up one single, solitary dollar.

Finally, there was nothing more to be done. The police were called and McMullen was arrested.

Although McMullen's case was interesting now it became bizarre, as it became clear he had held up the bank because he wanted to be tried in a federal court. Apparently, it was his hope he might be sentenced to the minimum security prison in Loretto, Pennsylvania. As of this writing, nobody is sure why McMullen wanted to go to Loretto.

One thing we are sure of is this: the judge didn't take McMullen's bank heist lightly. First, he must take a mental evaluation, and if he wishes to be free before his trial, he has to post a $50,000 bail.

While the story's finish may not be written for some time, I think we are seeing the words of James come true: "For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point is accountable for all of it." McMullen may have been a nice bank robber; he may have been a polite, non-threatening bank robber; but he is still a bank robber. And, barring unknown and extenuating circumstances, he may be tried and sentenced like a bank robber.

This, of course, is a lesson for us all. We may be nice sinners -- caring, compassionate and kind sinners -- but we are still sinners. We may only commit little, almost microscopic sins, but we still are sinners. We may have the best of intentions when we sin, but we are still sinners.

And the wages of sin is death. That's what Scripture says. Elsewhere it rephrases the idea when it says the soul which sins shall die. For sinners like you and me there is no psychiatric evaluation, there is no bail. The sentence must be eternal death and damnation.

At least the sentence should have been death and damnation. You see, for believers there are extenuating circumstances, no, not in the commission of the crime; of that, we are guilty. The extenuating circumstance is the crime has already been paid for, and the sentence has been served.

God's Son Jesus Christ came into this world to offer Himself as the Person who would carry our sins and defeat death. Because of what He has done, when the day comes that we appear before the Judge, He will tell us that since Jesus has paid for our sins, we are free to go to our eternal home in heaven.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks that Jesus' blood-bought salvation has been given to me and cancels out my sin and its penalty. May those who think they are okay doing little, minor transgressions see clearly that to be guilty of the law in one part is to break it in all parts. Bring them to repentance and salvation, which comes from Jesus. In His Name. Amen.

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What did Jesus make to drive the people who were selling and exchanging money out of the temple? a whip of chords
(Dianne Hance continues to answer the question right every day. Way to go Dianne!)
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Where did Jesus go when he found out thatJohn had been put in prison?
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CATECHISM:
Question: What do the Scriptures teach about the gift of the Holy Spirit?
Answer: The Scriptures teach that the Holy SPirit gives gifts to His church. They teach that

a. the Holy Spirit through the Word and sacraments freely gives to all Christians the most precious gifts: faith in Christ, the forgiveness of sins, and eternal life;
b. in apostolic times the Holy Spirit also gave some Christians the gift to perform miraculous signs and wonders (for example, healings, speaking in tongues, raising the dead).

The Scriptures do not teach, however, that God will necessarily give all Christians in every time and place special miraculous gifts. The Holy SPirit besotws His blessings according to His good pleasure.
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CALENDAR:

Wed- Youth Group going bowling 2:30

Thurs- no school

Fri- no school; assemble newsletter 9am

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; REFORMATION CELEBRATION 2pm

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NEWS:

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!
Last week there wasn't any donuts. This week there will be thanks to the Pezolds, but after that there is no one signed up for the next two weeks. Do your part! Bring some donuts!

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IS BEING PRACTICED EVERY WEEK AT SUNDAY SCHOOL FROM NOW UNTIL THE PROGRAM

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OPERATION BACKPACK NEEDS MORE FOOD

single serve sizes of cereal

oatmeal (instant packets)

hot chocolate mix

juice box

peanut butter

jelly (squeezable bottle)

soup

spaghettios or beefaroni

mac and cheese

corn

green beans

granola bars

fruit snacks

pudding cups

raisin boxes

applesauce cups

fruit cups

cereal bars

pretzels

individually wrapped crackers and cookies

bread

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CIRCUIT REFORMATION SERVICE THIS 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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"All Hallows Eve Chili & Hot Dog Supper" AND "Trunk or Treat" being held on Wednesday evening, October 31st at St. John's

1. WE NEED TRUNKS!!! We need people to sign up to take up a parking spot for our TRUNK or TREAT!! Call the office to reserve your spot!!! 456-2888

2. WE NEED CANDY!! We are asking for your help by donating any kind of bagged Halloween candy so we can assemble 160 bags of "treats" for our supper attendees! We plan to assemble the bags on Monday, October 29th, so we need to have all the candy donations by no later than Sunday Oct. 28th. We will put a box for the candy collection in the narthex marked "ALL HALLOWS EVE SUPPER".

***Don't forget too that there is a pumpkin carving/decorating contest that night. 3 prize ribbons will be awarded for carved pumpkins that are brought to church ON Wed. Oct. 31 by 4 PM. The will be for: 1. The funniest 2. The scariest 3. The best

They will be used for centerpieces on the dinner tables!! You may take your pumpkins home with you after the event ends at 8 PM.

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A SPECIAL COMMITTEE IS BEING FORMED TO COME UP WITH A WAY TO SUPPORT A DCE (Director of Christian Education) who wold also be a music director here at St. John's.

If you are interested in serving in this way please call pastor asap.

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VENDOR FAIR--- CHRISTMAS MARKET

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PRAYERS:

For ALLAN DREYER'S AUNT LORENA who is hospitalized with blood clots.

For CHARLIE SMITH as he is recovering from a severe heart attack in the ICU at St. Joe's West.

For LIL WINTER as she has been admitted to St. Mary's Hospital for tests and rehab.

For DON TURNURE who is having hip replacement surgery today.

For JOYCE SCHIEN as she is hospitalized with feeding tube issues.

For PEGGY TALBERT as she reocvers from severe esophagus isses. (A hiatal hernia and esophagitis)

For JILL JAOBSMEYER as she recovers from emergency gall bladder surgery.

For WALT SCHIRR, as recovers from surgery to take care of his vertigo and balance problems.

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS of PASTOR ED WILKINSON who passed away this past weekend.

For GENE SIEBOLD who is recovering from pneumonia at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER, who is recovering at Troy Nursing Home from an amputaed toe.

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 ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer.

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 DIANNE HANCE'S friend Cindy Schwada. Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes. This baby has a tumor
on his brain.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

CALENDAR:

Wed- Youth Group going bowling 2:30

Thurs- no school

Fri- no school; assemble newsletter 9am

Sat- worship 5pm

Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; REFORMATION CELEBRATION 2pm

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NEWS:

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IS BEING PRACTICED EVERY WEEK AT SUNDAY SCHOOL FROM NOW UNTIL THE PROGRAM

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OPERATION BACKPACK NEEDS MORE FOOD

single serve sizes of cereal

oatmeal (instant packets)

hot chocolate mix

juice box

peanut butter

jelly (squeezable bottle)

soup

spaghettios or beefaroni

mac and cheese

corn

green beans

granola bars

fruit snacks

pudding cups

raisin boxes

applesauce cups

fruit cups

cereal bars

pretzels

individually wrapped crackers and cookies

bread

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CIRCUIT REFORMATION SERVICE THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 AT 2PM!!!!

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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"All Hallows Eve Chili & Hot Dog Supper" AND "Trunk or Treat" being held on Wednesday evening, October 31st at St. John's

1. WE NEED TRUNKS!!! We need people to sign up to take up a parking spot for our TRUNK or TREAT!! Call the office to reserve your spot!!! 456-2888

They will be used for centerpieces on the dinner tables!! You may take your pumpkins home with you after the event ends at 8 PM.

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VENDOR FAIR--- CHRISTMAS MARKET

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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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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.