Tuesday, November 20, 2012 (revised)

DEVOTiON:  (from Pastor)
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.  Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and fille dthe whole house where they were sitting.  They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.  All of them were fill with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.  Acts 2:1-4
 
I've always been fascinated at the immediate change that happened to the disciples that day.  Before the Holy SPirit came upon them they were hiding on an upper room.  They were scared to death of someone finding them and putting them in jail or worse, killing them.  After the Holy SPirit came upon them they went out and spoke freely in other languages and as all the people heard it they gathered around them.  Then Peter started to speak loudly enough for everyone, even their future persecutors, to hear.   They no longer cared what anyone thought of them.  They no longer cared whether they would be put in jail.  They no longer cared whether or not they would be killed. In fact, all of them but John were killed for their faith. 
 
Has the Holy Spirit had that same effect on you?  Do you care who knows whether or not you go to church, whether or not you pray, whether or not you want them to be saved? 
 
Are you afraid to express your Christianity?  Or an even bigger question, does it really matter to you at all?  If Christianity were to become illegal and it was illegal to go to church or to express your faith in any way, would you miss it?  Would it be a big deal to you?
 
I am sorry to say that for many Christians, even some who are members of St. John's, it wouldn't really matter.  Does it matter to you?  Then show it in your words and actions!!  Show up to Thanksgiving worship tomorrow night or Thursday morning.  Show up on Sunday morning!  Get involved in your church!  Start sharing your faith as you should, because it is a precious thing that many, including the disciples in our lesson for today and thousands of other, have fought and died for and are still fighting and dying for today!
 
If there is something keeping you from worship, from sharing your faith, from being a Christian either deal with it or get over it!  The time is short dear brothers and sisters.  Christ is coming!!  It is time to get ready yourself and to get others ready as well! 
 
Prayer:  Lord God help me to quit being a scaredy cat or a complacent Christian.  Help me to get active in my faith so that others may see it and so that I may grow in it as well.  Amen.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MONDAY'S QUIZ:  What was the first thing that Mary of Magdala (Mary Magdalene) said to Peter after the angel told her that Christ had risen?
 
"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the first person to "preach" at Pentecost?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Question:  Why is the church called "holy"? 
Answer: 
It is made up of holy people (saints), believers who have been cleansed by the blood of Christ and who serve God with holy living.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR: 
Tues- 3 year olds Little Lambs Thanksgiving feast 10:30am; Quilters 9-2
Wed- no school; December newsletter deadline; Thanksgiving Eve worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgivign Day worship 9am
Fri- office closed
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
We understand if you cannot make all of the practices, but we would appreciate your child attending as many as possible.  We will also practice during our Sunday chool hour each Sunday as well. 
 
Saturday, November 24, 10-11am
 
Friday, November 30- 5-6:30pm  Pizza party and practice  (Come hungry!!)
 
Saturday, Dec. 1- 10-11am
 
Saturday, Dec. 8- 10-11am
 
Saturday, Dec. 15- 10-11am,   Taco Bar after practice to celebrate!!  (Come hungry!)
 
Performance is Sunday, Dec. 16 at the 11am service!!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHOIR PRACTICE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30pm  Right before Thanksgiving worship

There is still time to join the special choir for their Thanksgiving singing.  Just come a half an hour early to worship for practice.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!!!

Please come/stay and help us decorate the church for Christmas!!  The more the better.  It is a fun time!  The more folks we have the quicker it gets done!  Plus it is a good way to get to know your bros and sistas in Christ.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WARREN COUNTY BOOKCASE CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

The Warren County Bookcase Club is all geared up for another season of making and assembling bookcases for kids in need in Warren County.  They need donors to contribute $50 per bookcase. 
 
Please contact Rich Lagemann at richlagemann@hotmail.com if you would like more info.  Checks can be made to "Warren COunty Bookcase Club" and be sent to First State Community Bank in Warrenton: 1022 North Highway 47. Warrenton, MO 63383.
 
Please let me know if you are going to donate ot this worthy cause!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE GROUP AT ST JOHN"S!!!!!  COULD IT BE????  WHAT DO WE NEED???

Do you want to get our church more active in the cause of protecting and honoring life at all stages.  We have an opportunity to get connected with the St Charles County Lutherans for Life Chapter. 
 
All we really need is someone to represent us and to be the contact person for our congregation to the chapter. 
 
Anyone who is interested please simply respon to this email and I will get you connected to the right person.
 
 
Also, mark your calendars for a special LIFE SUNDAY coming up on Sunday, January 27.   It will be a special Sunday to celebrate our earthly physical lives in Christ and how God is the creator and protector of our bodies as well as our souls, and how he will raise up our bodies on the last day!!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STILL HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB AT REBECCA BOONE

They still need more helpers!!  26 kids showed up for the first week last week!  It is a wonderful way to bring the Gospel to those who need to hear it!

 

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

______________________________________________________________________________________

HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: 

For GARRETT SPOEDE who is recovering from having parts of his toes and feet amputated.  He is at home and doing well.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE'S SISTER, KAREN,  as she was in a car accident this past week.  Everything was ok with that, but as they were checking her out after the accident they found some serious heart issues and may have to do surgery.  Pray for God's guidance for doctors and Karen, and for peace in this situation.

 

For Dave and Carol Kohrs' daughter BETH RITTER, who is suffering from a very low white blood cell count, liver failure, pneumonia, and sores in her mouth and throat.  .   

 

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

  

For MARILYN FOSTER'S NIECE, HEATHER.  As she is still dealing with a severe sickness that has yet to be diagnosed, and as she continues to lose weight and gets weaker, that the doctors are able to find out what is wrong soon. 

 

For CHRISTIAN WENZEL, art teacher at Blackhawk Middle School, who continues to recover from a fall from his deer stand that left him paralyzed from the waist down. .

  

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

 

 

  

 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

DEVOTiON:  (from Pastor)
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.  Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and fille dthe whole house where they were sitting.  They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.  All of them were fill with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.  Acts 2:1-4
 
I've always been fascinated at the immediate change that happened to the disciples that day.  Before the Holy SPirit came upon them they were hiding on an upper room.  They were scared to death of someone finding them and putting them in jail or worse, killing them.  After the Holy SPirit came upon them they went out and spoke freely in other languages and as all the people heard it they gathered around them.  Then Peter started to speak loudly enough for everyone, even their future persecutors, to hear.   They no longer cared what anyone thought of them.  They no longer cared whether they would be put in jail.  They no longer cared whether or not they would be killed. In fact, all of them but John were killed for their faith. 
 
Has the Holy Spirit had that same effect on you?  Do you care who knows whether or not you go to church, whether or not you pray, whether or not you want them to be saved? 
 
Are you afraid to express your Christianity?  Or an even bigger question, does it really matter to you at all?  If Christianity were to become illegal and it was illegal to go to church or to express your faith in any way, would you miss it?  Would it be a big deal to you?
 
I am sorry to say that for many Christians, even some who are members of St. John's, it wouldn't really matter.  Does it matter to you?  Then show it in your words and actions!!  Show up to Thanksgiving worship tomorrow night or Thursday morning.  Show up on Sunday morning!  Get involved in your church!  Start sharing your faith as you should, because it is a precious thing that many, including the disciples in our lesson for today and thousands of other, have fought and died for and are still fighting and dying for today!
 
If there is something keeping you from worship, from sharing your faith, from being a Christian either deal with it or get over it!  The time is short dear brothers and sisters.  Christ is coming!!  It is time to get ready yourself and to get others ready as well! 
 
Prayer:  Lord God help me to quit being a scaredy cat or a complacent Christian.  Help me to get active in my faith so that others may see it and so that I may grow in it as well.  Amen.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MONDAY'S QUIZ:  What was the first thing that Mary of Magdala (Mary Magdalene) said to Peter after the angel told her that Christ had risen?
 
"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the first person to "preach" at Pentecost?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Question:  Why is the church called "holy"? 
Answer: 
It is made up of holy people (saints), believers who have been cleansed by the blood of Christ and who serve God with holy living.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR: 
Tues- 3 year olds Little Lambs Thanksgiving feast 10:30am; Quilters 9-2
Wed- no school; December newsletter deadline; Thanksgiving Eve worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgivign Day worship 9am
Fri- office closed
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEWS:

CHOIR PRACTICE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30pm  Right before Thanksgiving worship

There is still time to join the special choir for their Thanksgiving singing.  Just come a half an hour early to worship for practice.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!!!

Please come/stay and help us decorate the church for Christmas!!  The more the better.  It is a fun time!  The more folks we have the quicker it gets done!  Plus it is a good way to get to know your bros and sistas in Christ.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WARREN COUNTY BOOKCASE CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

The Warren County Bookcase Club is all geared up for another season of making and assembling bookcases for kids in need in Warren County.  They need donors to contribute $50 per bookcase. 
 
Please contact Rich Lagemann at richlagemann@hotmail.com if you would like more info.  Checks can be made to "Warren COunty Bookcase Club" and be sent to First State Community Bank in Warrenton: 1022 North Highway 47. Warrenton, MO 63383.
 
Please let me know if you are going to donate ot this worthy cause!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE GROUP AT ST JOHN"S!!!!!  COULD IT BE????  WHAT DO WE NEED???

Do you want to get our church more active in the cause of protecting and honoring life at all stages.  We have an opportunity to get connected with the St Charles County Lutherans for Life Chapter. 
 
All we really need is someone to represent us and to be the contact person for our congregation to the chapter. 
 
Anyone who is interested please simply respon to this email and I will get you connected to the right person.
 
 
Also, mark your calendars for a special LIFE SUNDAY coming up on Sunday, January 27.   It will be a special Sunday to celebrate our earthly physical lives in Christ and how God is the creator and protector of our bodies as well as our souls, and how he will raise up our bodies on the last day!!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STILL HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB AT REBECCA BOONE

They still need more helpers!!  26 kids showed up for the first week last week!  It is a wonderful way to bring the Gospel to those who need to hear it!

 

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

______________________________________________________________________________________

HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: 

For GARRETT SPOEDE who is recovering from having parts of his toes and feet amputated.  He is at home and doing well.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE'S SISTER, KAREN,  as she was in a car accident this past week.  Everything was ok with that, but as they were checking her out after the accident they found some serious heart issues and may have to do surgery.  Pray for God's guidance for doctors and Karen, and for peace in this situation.

 

For Dave and Carol Kohrs' daughter BETH RITTER, who is suffering from a very low white blood cell count, liver failure, pneumonia, and sores in her mouth and throat.  .   

 

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

  

For MARILYN FOSTER'S NIECE, HEATHER.  As she is still dealing with a severe sickness that has yet to be diagnosed, and as she continues to lose weight and gets weaker, that the doctors are able to find out what is wrong soon. 

 

For CHRISTIAN WENZEL, art teacher at Blackhawk Middle School, who continues to recover from a fall from his deer stand that left him paralyzed from the waist down. .

  

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

 

 

  

 

Readers needed for this Wed night and Thurs morning

I have some special readings I need two people for.  I need two for Wed night at 7pm  and two for Thurs morning at 9am. 
 
Please reply ot this email if you are willing. 
 
Thanks!
Pastor

Sunday school Christmas Program Practices

Here is the schedule for Christmas program practice!  We understand if you cannot make all of the practices, but we would appreciate your child attending as many as possible.  We will also practice during our Sunday chool hour each Sunday as well. 
 
Saturday, November 24, 10-11am
 
Friday, November 30- 5-6:30pm  Pizza party and practice  (Come hungry!!)
 
Saturday, Dec. 1- 10-11am
 
Saturday, Dec. 8- 10-11am
 
Saturday, Dec. 15- 10-11am,   Taco Bar after practice to celebrate!!  (Come hungry!)
 
Performance is Sunday, Dec. 16 at the 11am service!!!
 
 
GOD'S BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK!
 
 
 

Monday, November 19, 2012

DEVOTiON:  (from Pastor)
"Don't be alarmed", he (the angel) said "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified.  He has risen!  He is not here."   Mark 16:6
 
To be honest, the resurrection wasn't even on my radar today.  I am gettng ready for Thanksgiving, recuperating from a busy and tough week last week, and looking forward to the tons of things I have planned for this week. 
 
Then, this reading shows up in my daily Bible reading, and I am reminded of what is most important and why I do what I do.  CHRIST IS RISEN!!!  He is risen indeed!  Alleluia!!
 
Even in the middle of our seemingly endless list of stuff to do, even in the busyness of life, and even when we aren't thinking anything about it, Christ is still risen!  As a popular new song puts it.  "Our God is not dead.  He's surely alive!"
 
How often do we let those words and that truth slip away from us?  How much do we let the devil get a hold of our truth, and twist and turn it into something it isn't? 
 
If you have nothing else for which to be thankful, which is not the case, but if there is nothing else good in your life, there is still the resurrection!  Because Christ has been raised, you shall rise too!  Or as Job put it, "I know that my Redeemer lives and in the end, after my skin has been destroyed, yet, in my flesh I shall see God.  I , myself will see Him with my own eyes, I, and not another.  How my heart yearns within me!
 
Go in peace today knowing that your Savior, Jesus, has risen and that, as the Gospel reading for yesterday says, "He who endures to the end will be saved".
 
Prayer:  Lord God, bless us with daily reminders of your Son's resurrection, so that we may be filled with joy daily as well!  Amen. 

 
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MONDAY'S QUIZ:  What was the first thing that Mary of Magdala (Mary Magdalene) said to Peter after the angel told her that Christ had risen?
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Question:  Why do you say "I believe" in the holy Christian church? 
Answer: 
a. Because faith, which makes people members of the church, is invisible, the church is invisible to human eyes.
b. The Scriptures assure us that the Holy SPirit continues to gather and preserve the church.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR: 
Mon- 4 year olds Little Lambs Thanksgiving feast  10:30am; Confirmation class 5pm
Tues- 3 year olds Little Lambs Thanksgiving feast 10:30am; Quilters 9-2
Wed- no school; December newsletter deadline; Thanksgiving Eve worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgivign Day worship 9am
Fri- office closed
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEWS:

CHOIR PRACTICE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30pm  Right before Thanksgiving worship

There is still time to join the special choir for their Thanksgiving singing.  Just come a half an hour early to worship for practice.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!!!

Please come/stay and help us decorate the church for Christmas!!  The more the better.  It is a fun time!  The more folks we have the quicker it gets done!  Plus it is a good way to get to know your bros and sistas in Christ.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WARREN COUNTY BOOKCASE CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

The Warren County Bookcase Club is all geared up for another season of making and assembling bookcases for kids in need in Warren County.  They need donors to contribute $50 per bookcase. 
 
Please contact Rich Lagemann at richlagemann@hotmail.com if you would like more info.  Checks can be made to "Warren COunty Bookcase Club" and be sent to First State Community Bank in Warrenton: 1022 North Highway 47. Warrenton, MO 63383.
 
Please let me know if you are going to donate ot this worthy cause!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE GROUP AT ST JOHN"S!!!!!  COULD IT BE????  WHAT DO WE NEED???

Do you want to get our church more active in the cause of protecting and honoring life at all stages.  We have an opportunity to get connected with the St Charles County Lutherans for Life Chapter. 
 
All we really need is someone to represent us and to be the contact person for our congregation to the chapter. 
 
Anyone who is interested please simply respon to this email and I will get you connected to the right person.
 
 
Also, mark your calendars for a special LIFE SUNDAY coming up on Sunday, January 27.   It will be a special Sunday to celebrate our earthly physical lives in Christ and how God is the creator and protector of our bodies as well as our souls, and how he will raise up our bodies on the last day!!!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STILL HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB AT REBECCA BOONE

They still need more helpers!!  26 kids showed up for the first week last week!  It is a wonderful way to bring the Gospel to those who need to hear it!

 

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

______________________________________________________________________________________

HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: 

 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BOB LAMPEN (karin Klaustermeier's dad) whose funeral was last Wednesday.

 

For the FAMLY AND FRIENDS OF KEN WAGNER, whose funeral was last Friday.

 

For GARRETT SPOEDE who is recovering from having parts of his toes and feet amputated. 

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE'S SISTER, KAREN,  as she was in a car accident this past week.  Everything was ok with that, but as they were checking her out after the accident they found some serious heart issues and may have to do surgery.  Pray for God's guidance for doctors and Karen, and for peace in this situation.

 

For Dave and Carol Kohrs' daughter BETH RITTER, who is suffering from a very low white blood cell count, liver failure, pneumonia, and sores in her mouth and throat. 

 

For CAROL KOHRS who is dealing with a lot of back and neck pain. 

 

For a friend and coworker of Christy Winn, JO, who lost her apartment in a fire Sunday night.

 

For a friend of Pam Bueltmann, whose son  (40) was taken to the emergency room this morning for tests and her daughter  (29) is going through a divorce.  Pray for mother Ronda too. 

 

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, who is now on hospice care.

 

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

  

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 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 recovering well (the tumor was benign) and he may be getting to go home from the hospital soon.  He had a stroke because of the tumor and is still working on regaining control of some of his movements.  

 

 

  

 

prayer request for Garrett Spoede

Please pray for Garrett Spoede as he has been having a lot of trouble with circulation and infections in his feet and toes.  This past week he had to have part of his toes and feet amputated. 
 
Due to his severe illness as a kid, he has no feeling in toes or feet. 
 
Keep praying for him to have patience and strength. 
 
Peace be with you all!
Pastor

Bookcase Club in need of sponsors again

The Warren County Bookcase Club is all geared up for another season of making and assembling bookcases for kids in need in Warren County.  They need donors to contribute $50 per bookcase. 
 
Please contact Rich Lagemann at richlagemann@hotmail.com if you would like more info.  Checks can be made to "Warren COunty Bookcase Club" and be sent to First State Community Bank in Warrenton: 1022 North Highway 47. Warrenton, MO 63383.
 
Please let me know if you are going to donate ot this worthy cause!
 
God's peace,
Pastor

Lutherans for Life Representative for St. John's needed

I have always wanted to get our church more active in the cause of protecting and honoring life at all stages.  We have an opportunity to get connected witht he St Charles County Lutherans for Life Chapter. 
 
All we really need is someone to represent us and to be the contact person for our congregation to the chapter. 
 
Anyone who is interested please simply respon to this email and I will get you connected to the right person.
 
 
Also, mark your calendars for a special LIFE SUNDAY coming up on Sunday, January 27.   It will be a special Sunday to celebrate our earthly physical lives in Christ and how God is the creator and protector of our bodies as well as our souls, and how he will raise up our bodies on the last day!!!

prayer request

Please pray for Sandra Perricone's sister, Karen, as she was in a car accident this past week.  Everything was ok with that, but as they were checking her out after the accident they found some serious heart issues and may have to do surgery.  Pray for God's guidance for doctors and Karen, and for peace in this situation. 

prayer request

Please pray for the Elcan family as, (Chris and Becky's daughter) Kim 's mother in law Mary Lou Graman passed away.  Pray for their comfort and peace as they ourn and rejoice.

HP Printer cartridges

If you have an HP printer with the # 74, 75, or 94 catridges, I have a few full ones on my desk.  You can have them, just stop by and pick them up.
 
Peace on your day!
Pastor

Ken Wagner visitation and funeral is Friday

Ken Wagner's visitation and funeral will be this Friday all at church.
 
Visitation- 10-noon
 
Funeral- noon
 
meal immediately to follow
 
Peace to all on a good night's rest!!!!!

Benefit Pancake Breakfast for Christian Wenzel

Blackhawk Middle School PTO is hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast for Christian Wenzel, one of the art teachers at the school, who had a tragic, accidental fall from his tree stand and is now paralyzed from the waist down.  He is recovering very slowly. 
 
Please use this simple way to help out the family and come have breakfast!!!
 
Date: Saturday, November 17
 
Time:  7-11am
 
Place:  Blackhawk Middle School Commons,  300 Kuhl Ave in Warrenton
 
Cost:  $5 for people 13 years old and older
$3 for ages 4-12
Free for 3yrs and younger
 
 
God's peace on your day!

Ken Wagner

Ken Wagner passed away sometime this morning.  He was found dead in his home at about noon today.  Please pray for his family and friends as they mourn. 
 
God's peace be with you all,
Pastor

Karin's dad passed away this morning at 7:30

Karin's dad passed away at 7:30 this morning.  Please pray for Karin and the rest of the family. 
 
Peace on your evening!
Pastor

update on Karin's dad

He is still with us, but continues to deterioriate.  Please pray that God takes himto be with him soon, and pray for the family as they deal with everything, and as they mourn.
 
Peace be with you all!

update on Karin's dad

Not much change so far this morning.  He woke up for a very short time last night and they were able to give him some medicine.  He is resting comfortably right now, but is ver weak and very short of breath. 

prayer request for Karin's dad and her family

Please pray for Karin's dad as he has taken a turn for the worse and may not make it through the evenig.  Pray for the family too as they gather together tonight. 

Avenue of the Saints here this Sunday at 11am!!

If you haven't seen/heard them yet, you are truly missing out!  Come to worship and enjoy singing some "new" songs, and worshiping with Bill and Corey! 
 
They come every second Sunday of the month at 11am!!!
 
Have a wonderful afternoon everyone!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

DEVOTION:  (from pastor)
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all. (1 Timothy 2:1-6a ESV)
 
SOme of you reading this today are glad about the elections last night.  Others of you are sad for the same reasons. 
 
Whether you are sad or glad, remember that the Lord has commanded you to honor and respect all who are in authority.  For there is no authority on earth that God has not allowed. 
 
In our passage above we see what seems to be reasonable direction from Paul to Timothy.  The circumstances were less than ideal to make it happen.  You see, the government that Paul lived under was oppresive to Christianity and to him specifically.  He had been imprisoned, beaten, and left for dead several times by the very government that he was now telling Timothy to pray for. 
 
What does this teach us?  It teaches us that it is God's will that is good!  It teaches us that we should pray for all in authority that, if they are against us, their hearts would be turned.  If they are for us, that it owuld remain so.  If there is struggle or disagreement, it would cease.  And that, in all things, God's will would be done in and through our leaders and those in authority. 
 
Ultimately, we live in a country where we are still free to worship when, where, and how we want.  We have a president who is a Christian.  He proclaims Jesus as Lord and Savior.  We have freedom to proclaim Jesus as Lord without fear of persecution or imprisonment.  Praise and thanks be to God for His mercy and grace in this!
 
Certainly we have some struggles to overcome and work through.  That is where prayer, perseverance, and holding strictly to God's Word and truth comes in.  Where our government is according to God's Word we obey it.  Where it is against it we work to correct it and bring about change.  We keep fighting the good fight of faith, because we are Christians and we know that our labor in the Lord is not in vain!  We keep fighting for what is right according to God's will, so that in the end the Lord will say to us  "Well done good and faithful servant, welcome to the place prepared for you in heaven!"
 
Prayer: Lord God, help me to not get discouraged at election results, because my jy doesn't lie in circumstances, but in you.  At the same time, help me not put my hope in governments or in mortal men who cannot save.  Help me to put my trust solely in you!  You are the only one who brings real change in the hearts and lives of people!  Praise, glory, and honor to you alone, O Savior!  Amen.
  

 
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What did Jesus say to the disciples after they exclaimed "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name."  I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven.  I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.  However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." 
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ:  Where is Perea?
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CATECHISM:
Question:  Why do you say "I believe" in the holy Christian church? 
Answer: 
a. Because faith, which makes people members of the church, is invisible, the church is invisible to human eyes.
b. The Scriptures assure us that the Holy SPirit continues to gather and preserve the church.
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CALENDAR: 
Wed- 8th graders to LHS for Teens talk to Teens leave at 5:15pm 
Thurs- Adult membership instruction class 6pm (everyone is welcome)
Fri- nothing
Sat- Patriot Packing (formerly Goodies 4 You G 4 U) at the ARMORY at 9am:  worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders meeting noon; Bus trip to see the Rockettes leaves at 1pm

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NEWS:

CHOIR PRACTICE STARTS TONIGHT AT 6:30pm

Molly Hendershot has graciously volunteered to lead/direct a choir to sing on Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas.  Practice will start this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm.  Please call her to let her know you will be joining this special choir.  636-488-5751

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB STARTING AT REBECCA BOONE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at 2:45

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BOX

The Sunday school is accepting donations to fill Christmas shoe boxes.  See the list on the bulletin board downstairs by church office for items that an be included in a shoe box.  If anyone would like to do a box on your own, please read the directions.  If you have any questions, call Christy Winn at 314-479-5543 or email her at christymwinn@hotmail.com.

____________________________________________________________________________

PATRIOT PACKAGES (FORMERLY G4U) PACKING THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at 9am!!!!!!

Thrivent will supply lunch so please come and help pack goodie bags for our soldiers serving overseas.  They are still accepting goodie bags and skull caps and are collecting other items.  A complete list can be found in the narthex or on the bulletin board by the church office.  If you have any other questions call Denise Schlesselmann at 260-579-2942

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CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FREE PLANNING FOR LONG TERM CARE WORKSHOP NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at 7PM at the Embassy Suites in St. Charles!!

RSVP to Tonya Goslin by email at tonyagoslin@thrivent.com or call 636-219-7919.  Light refreshments will be served. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

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ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

______________________________________________________________________________________

HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

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PRAYERS: 

For Dave and Carol Kohrs' daughter BETH RITTER, who is suffering from a very low white blood cell count, liver failure, pneumonia, and sores in her mouth and throat. 

 

For CAROL KOHRS who is dealing with a lot of back and neck pain. 

 

For a friend and coworker of Christy Winn, JO, who lost her apartment in a fire Sunday night.

 

For a friend of Pam Bueltmann, whose son  (40) was taken to the emergency room this morning for tests and her daughter  (29) is going through a divorce.  Pray for mother Ronda too. 

 

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, who is now on hospice care.

 

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

  

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.

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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 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 recovering well (the tumor was benign) and he may be getting to go home from the hospital soon.  He had a stroke because of the tumor and is still working on regaining control of some of his movements.  

 

 

  

 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

DEVOTION:  (from Lutheran Hour Ministry)
Jesus said) "You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world." John 16:20-21

Thirty-one-year-old Bronx native Ninfa Ramirez was having a baby.

She wasn't having a baby soon; her contractions said she was having her baby now. This explains why Armando Ortiz, the child's father, rushed Ramirez to the hospital. There, after an examination, the parents were told to go home. The experts didn't know exactly how long it would be, but they were sure it would be some time before their baby would arrive.

Having heard the experts, Ramirez and Ortiz went home.

Ortiz dropped Ramirez off at the apartment and went to do some errands. Before he had gone far he got a phone call ... from Ramirez. She said the experts had been wrong. The baby was on its way.

Ramirez was right; the experts were wrong. She, assisted by Ortiz, gave birth to a nine-and-a-half-pound baby girl in their apartment's elevator. And although the apartment complex is clean and nice, the elevator's sanitation level is far short of a hospital delivery room.

In such circumstances, many people would be angry with the experts. They might be furious and threaten to bring a malpractice suit against everyone involved.

That is not the way this couple feels. They say the elevator delivery was "a beautiful experience," and Ortiz adds he doesn't mind that the experts sent them home; he's just proud to be a dad.

All of this proves Jesus was right when He said in effect that the good news of a healthy baby pushes out many of the memories and pains that accompanied the child's delivery.

The truth Jesus was trying to share ought to be important to us.

You see, we live in a world filled with sin, sorrow and sickness. As Christians, we are not immune to those problems. Indeed, precisely because we are Christians we may attract a disproportionate number of difficulties and discouragements.

Does that sound familiar?

If it does, then listen to the Savior as He promises there will come a time when the horrors of this world will be a thing of the past. By God's grace and the Savior's blood, after Judgment Day, those who have been given faith and forgiveness will no longer remember this world's anguish.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord grant me eyes of faith, so I may look past the pains of this world and cling to the vision of our wonderful future in heaven -- a future made possible through the life, death and resurrection of our beloved Redeemer. In Jesus' Name. Amen.  

 
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MONDAY'S QUESTION:  What did Jesus do to heal the man born blind?  He took some dirt, spit in it, and put the mud on the man's eyes, then he told the man to go and wash in the pool of Siloam. 
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: What did Jesus say to the disciples after they exclaimed "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name."
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CATECHISM:
Question:  What is the holy Christian church? 
Answer:  The holy Christian church is the communion of saints, the total number of those who believe in Christ.  All believers in Christ, but only believers, are members of the church (invisible church). 
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CALENDAR: 
Tues- Elections 6am-7pm; Quilters 9-2; no Bible study
Wed- 8th graders to LHS for Teens talk to Teens leave at 5:15pm 
Thurs- Adult membership instruction class 6pm (everyone is welcome)
Fri- nothing
Sat- Patriot Packing (formerly Goodies 4 You G 4 U) at the ARMORY at 9am:  worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders meeting noon; Bus trip to see the Rockettes leaves at 1pm

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEWS:

CHOIR PRACTICE STARTS TOMORROW AT 6:30pm

Molly Hendershot has graciously volunteered to lead/direct a choir to sing on Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas.  Practice will start this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm.  Please call her to let her know you will be joining this special choir.  636-488-5751

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB STARTING AT REBECCA BOONE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at 2:45

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BOX

The Sunday school is accepting donations to fill Christmas shoe boxes.  See the list on the bulletin board downstairs by church office for items that an be included in a shoe box.  If anyone would like to do a box on your own, please read the directions.  If you have any questions, call Christy Winn at 314-479-5543 or email her at christymwinn@hotmail.com.

____________________________________________________________________________

PATRIOT PACKAGES (FORMERLY G4U) PACKING THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at 9am!!!!!!

Thrivent will supply lunch so please come and help pack goodie bags for our soldiers serving overseas.  They are still accepting goodie bags and skull caps and are collecting other items.  A complete list can be found in the narthex or on the bulletin board by the church office.  If you have any other questions call Denise Schlesselmann at 260-579-2942

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FREE PLANNING FOR LONG TERM CARE WORKSHOP NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at 7PM at the Embassy Suites in St. Charles!!

RSVP to Tonya Goslin by email at tonyagoslin@thrivent.com or call 636-219-7919.  Light refreshments will be served. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

______________________________________________________________________________________

HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: 

For a friend and coworker of Christy Winn, JO, who lost her apartment in a fire Sunday night.

 

For a friend of Pam Bueltmann, whose son  (40) was taken to the emergency room this morning for tests and her daughter  (29) is going through a divorce.  Pray for mother Ronda too. 

 

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, who is now on hospice care.

 

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

  

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 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 recovering well (the tumor was benign) and he may be getting to go home from the hospital soon.  He had a stroke because of the tumor and is still working on regaining control of some of his movements.  

 

 

  

 

Monday, November 5, 2012

DEVOTION:  (from Pastor)
Each one should give as he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.  II Corinthians 9:7-8
 
Yesterday I talked about giving in terms of where your heart is.  Here's the deal.  We all know that there are a lot of people who are struggling to make ends meet.  We all have financial difficulties we are going through.  Here's the questions you should ask yourself. 
 
1.  Do you wish you could give more?  By this I mean, do you know that your offering is going to the sharing of the Gospel and the increase of God's kingdom, and do you want to participate in that increase and that sharing of the Gospel? 
 
2. Does your budget and your giving reflect the heart of God?  By this I mean, are there things you spend money on that neither glorify God or are according to His will that you could instead be giving to him? 
 
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.   Where is your heart?   These are tough questions to ask, but ones that are necessary to get everything straight and be the best witness to God's mercy and grace that you can be. 
 
You all know the needs of the church!  There are two main things we are working on, as far as inceasing the church's and God's influence in the congregation itself and the community at large. 
 
One is the building program.  It isn't something that we have talked about for a while, yet it is something that would greatly benefit our own membership as well as the community in hundreds of different ways.  Can you give to that?  Can you give more to that if you are already giving to it?
 
The other is what was voted on on October 15.  We voted to call a DCE (director of Christian education) and music ministry.  THis is a person who will help me out greatly, but will also increase the ministry scope throughout our own congregation and throughout the community!  He/she will be mostly responsible for youth and music ministry.  Just imaigne the opportunities and enhancements that will come about when we are able to get this person on board.  The key to this is that we can only get this person on board when we have  a solid plan in place to be able to afford it.  We have a team in place to begin working on it this week, but it will take the effort and sacrifice of every member of our church!!! 
 
I want to encourage you to pray hard about this in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead.  Pray that God directs you to do everything that you can to be His hands, feet, mouth, and heart to do His will in these matters, so that His will is done!
 
Prayer:  Lord God help me to be an integral part in your mission, dong all that I can to be your hands, feet, and mouth as you increase your kingdom through me.  Amen.
 
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THURSDAY'S QUESTION: What happened to Peter when he looked down as he was waliking on the water?  He got nervous, doubted, and began to sink.
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MONDAY'S QUESTION:  What did Jesus do to heal the man born blind?
___________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Question:  Then, why are not all people saved? 
Answer:  Many reject the Word and resist the Holy Spirit; therefore they remain in unbelief and under God's judgment by their own fault. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR: 
Mon- confirmation 5:6:16; (A crew will be setting up for elections beginnning at 6:30pm)
Tues- Elections 6am-7pm; Quilters 9-2; no Bible study
Wed- 8th graders to LHS for Teens talk to Teens leave at 5:15pm 
Thurs- Adult membership instruction class 6pm (everyone is welcome)
Fri- nothing
Sat- Patriot Packing (formerly Goodies 4 You G 4 U) at the ARMORY at 9am:  worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am; elders meeting noon; Bus trip to see the Rockettes leaves at 1pm

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEWS: EVERY BIT OF NEWS IS NEW TODAY!!!

CHOIR PRACTICE STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY AT 6:30pm

Molly Hendershot has graciously volunteered to lead/direct a choir to sing on Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas.  Practice will start this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm.  Please call her to let her know you will be joining this special choir.  636-488-5751

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

HELP NEEDED FOR GOOD NEWS CLUB STARTING AT REBECCA BOONE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at 2:45

Denise Schlesselmann and Mary Aubuchon have graciously volunteered to help get this wonderful opportunity to bring lost children to Christ and to strengthen the faith of those already in Christ!!  They need some more helpers though!

 

It is every Wednesday from 2:45-4:15.  If you can help, even if it is just once or twice a month, please call me 359-1061, and I will direct you to the proper place.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BOX

The Sunday school is accepting donations to fill Christmas shoe boxes.  See the list on the bulletin board downstairs by church office for items that an be included in a shoe box.  If anyone would like to do a box on your own, please read the directions.  If you have any questions, call Christy Winn at 314-479-5543 or email her at christymwinn@hotmail.com.

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PATRIOT PACKAGES (FORMERLY G4U) PACKING THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at 9am!!!!!!

Thrivent will supply lunch so please come and help pack goodie bags for our soldiers serving overseas.  They are still accepting goodie bags and skull caps and are collecting other items.  A complete list can be found in the narthex or on the bulletin board by the church office.  If you have any other questions call Denise Schlesselmann at 260-579-2942

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CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE

Christmas is only a month and a half away.  Time to get those Christmas cards!  Where can you get good Christian ones?  how about downstairs at church?  They are in the display case!  Stop by and pick some up!  You can pay Marilyn in the office. 

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FREE PLANNING FOR LONG TERM CARE WORKSHOP NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at 7PM at the Embassy Suites in St. Charles!!

RSVP to Tonya Goslin by email at tonyagoslin@thrivent.com or call 636-219-7919.  Light refreshments will be served. 

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TWO BEAUTIFUL QUILTS FOR RAFFLE AND BID!!!

Two queen size quilts are hanging in the church basement.  The blue one is being auctioned off.  The starting bid is $300. 

 

The green one is being raffled off.  Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. 

 

Both quilts will be awarded on December 1 at the end of our vendor fair. 

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ALL LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY--- DECEMBER 3 at IMO'S AT 6pm

Please sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Wed, Nov 28 so rexervations can be made.  Bring a wrapped $10 gift for a fun gift exchange.

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HURRICAN SANDY RELIEF

The LCMS is asking for donations to help with relief efforts.  If you care to give, you may use a designated envelope, or you can go to LCMS.org and donate directly online. 

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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS THE LUTHERAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

LHF translates, publishes and distributes Lutheran materials throughout the world.  It is not subsidized by the LCMS or any other church body, but is dependent on individual donations.  If you care to make a donation, make your check payable to St. John's and place in a deisgnated envelope, clearly marked "Lutheran Heritage FOundation".  As usual, these donations should be over and above your normal tithes, commitments, and offerings to St. John's.   

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PRAYERS: 

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he goes on hospice care today.

 

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

  

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.

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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 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 recovering well (the tumor was benign) and he may be getting to go home from the hospital soon.  He had a stroke because of the tumor and is still working on regaining control of some of his movements.  

 

 

  

 

Daylight savings time ends

Just a quick reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday night before you go to bed.  Church should be packed full Sunday morning, since everyone will be well rested and up and at 'em! 
 
See you ALL this weekend!!!