DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:12-13
Recently, a book was published.
Entitled, The Band That Played On, the book asks the question, "Why did the Titanic's band keep playing, while the ship went down?" It's a good question. Since the band had been contracted by a talent agency and was not employed by the Titanic's owners, even the doomed ship's captain couldn't have ordered them to make music to calm troubled hearts.
So, why did they keep playing? Why didn't they try to save their lives?
After extensive research the author concludes the band acted heroically because of the Christian character of the band's leader: Wallace Hartley. Mr. Hartley was a faithful church attendee who had recently become engaged to a Christian girl. They were to be married after he had made a number of Atlantic crossings on the Titanic.
Some time before, when one of his friends had asked him, "What would you do if you were ever on a ship which was sinking?" Mr. Hartley had replied, "I don't think I would do better than play 'Oh God Our Help in Ages Past' or 'Nearer, My God, to Thee'."
In all likelihood, when Mr. Hartley found the ship was going down, he called together his fellow musicians and encouraged them to begin their concert. The Christian songs they played that night brought peace to the dying and hope to those who survived.
For doing what he did, I think Wallace Hartley is a hero of faith.
You probably are a hero too. I say that because many Christians don't know how they are going to act, how their faith will show itself, until the time of testing comes.
It is then by the power of the Holy Spirit that they can face those trials and make a witness that will touch others. That's what Wallace Hartley did. It's what you will probably do too. To that end, I encourage you to ponder how, at special times and circumstances, your words and actions might glorify the Savior, who gave His life to win your salvation.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, use my words and actions to point lost and frightened souls toward the Savior, who alone can give us peace, forgiveness and salvation. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
PS - The violin pictured above has been authenticated to be the instrument Wallace Hartley played as the Titanic sank. It was recovered with the musician's body ten days after the ship had gone down.
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Is Psalm 111 a Psalm of repentance or a Psalm of praise. It is a Psalm of praise. It is also an acrostic poem.
TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Is Psalm 111 a Psalm of repentance or a Psalm of praise. It is a Psalm of praise. It is also an acrostic poem.
Thanks Pam and Bob for your continued faithfulness in answering these questions!
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: What kind of song is Psalm 45?
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CALENDAR
Wed- Little Lambs Closing Program. 6:30pm
Thurs- nothing
Fri- Hendershot's Bible study moved to the 17th
Sat- Parking Lot and Pavilion Sale 7am-1pm; worship 5pm
Sun- MOTHER'S DAY; worship 8:30; Bible Study 9:45; worship 11; Elder's meeting noon
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LITTLE LAMBS CLOSING PROGRAM TONIGHT at 6:30!! Come, hear and see how much the kids have grown and what they have learned throughout the year!!
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PAINTBALL FOR 7th-12th GRADERS TONIGHT
All 7th-12th graders will meet next Wednesday, May 8 to go paintballing!!! They will leave church by 5:30 and be at Wacky Warriors by 6. Cost is $15 per person. It is three hours of paintball or when paintballs and money runs out, so they should be home by 9pm.
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AVENUE OF THE SAINTS IS HERE THIS SUNDAY AT 11AM!!
If you haven't heard them you are truly missing out! Come and invite your friends! This a special service that we do once a month and it is well worth it!!
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BIBLESTICKS FOR SOLDIERS
Make checks payable to St. John's for $25 or more and write "Bible sticks" in the memo line of the check or on the envelope you put the check in.
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TAILGATE AND PAVILLION SALE RESCHEDULED FOR THIS COMING SATURDAY!!!!
Because of cold and wet weather this past Saturday, the parking lot and pavilion sale is this coming Saturday from 7am-1pm!!! Come and enjoy some outdoors shopping and get some treasures
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
A prayer of thanksgiving For KYLE AND LINDSAY SMITH at the birth of their baby JACK.
For TIM LINKE as he continues to recover from his hernia surgery.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH, who will be having surgery June 14 to remove his bladder due to cancer
For RICK SPINIOLAS who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be beginning chemotherapy on Monday.
For NANCY SPINIOLAS, his wife, who is dealing with severe back pain due to many years of using an artificial leg.
For RALPH SPOEDE who is dealing with cancer in both his kidney and in his brain.
For DOMINIC GENTILE, a friend to many at church and in the community, who is suffering with brain cancer and is recovering from surgery.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, and Pat King's cousin on your prayers today as well. .PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICEMENI have been compiling a list of servicemen who are members of St John's so that we can pray for them. Below is a list of them and where they are currently stationed. Please note that their stationing changes quickly, so this may not even be up to date, but it is the last known whereabouts that I have of these guys.
Danny Dreyer- Army- 2nd Lieutenant- graduating from Ranger school Today.
Sam Hargrove- Army- 2 Lieutenant- Ft Rucker, Alabama, will be going through helicopter flight school and other training
David Mincemeyer- Army- Army Specialist- Ft. Carson, CO
Jon Rahn- Navy- Hawaii, not sure of his rank at this time
David Tate- Air Force- 2nd Lieutenant- Kirtland AF Base, Albuquerque, NM
Alex Walters- Navy- E4- Guam
Ryan Woolf- Air Force- Airman 1st Class- Buckley Air Force Base, near Denver, CO
If there are more out there that I just don't know about, please let me know, and I will include him/her on the list.
Also, if you would like your family member or friend included in this list, please reply to this email with all the information!
Pray for these guys. Some of these guys are in harm's way right now, others are training to put themselves in harm's way. All of them have volunteered to serve and protect their country (which is you).
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