Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour MinistriesBy Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
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"No Power"June 12, 2013
The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; He gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond measure. Psalm 147:2-5 The second wave of tornados which ripped through the Midwest left us with a fresh batch of sadness, sorrow and loss.
With hundreds of millions of dollars of damage done to homes and businesses, with nine people dead and more than 70 injured, the losses are staggering. We mourn with those who are suffering through these tragedies and pray the Lord will use His mighty power to stay other such violent winds. By His grace may those who are trying to rebuild be given the power to do so.
The power to rebuild ... by making such a reference, I'm not necessarily talking about the power which comes from having internal grit and intestinal determination. Most certainly, reconstruction needs that kind of power. But what I'm referring to here is plain and simple electrical power.
Although the number has been sizably reduced, after the tornados wreaked their damage across the Midwest, it was estimated there were 212,000 customers in the Midwest who were without power.
That means no power to drive an automatic nail gun or saw. For many it means no power for cooking; no power for getting news reports; no power to keep frozen foods frozen; no power to open the garage door; no power to make a phone call; no power to see your way around in the dark.
Truly, it is only when we have no power that we begin to understand just how much we are dependent on electricity. That is especially true when a community or a family is trying to rebuild. They need power to get things going; they need power so things can begin to return to normal.
This really takes us to the point of this devotion. It is my contention that if we are dependent upon electricity, we are even more dependent upon God. That people don't realize or recognize this reliance is only because God is always there. No matter how humanity feels about Him, His blessings have been constant. No matter what people may think, the Lord continues to provide all they need. How did Luther say it? He gives all we "need to support this body and life."
Is your heart beating? That's the Lord powering that wondrous mechanism. Are your kidneys filtering? Is your stomach digesting? Is your brain thinking? Can your eyes read this page, your ears listen to the recording? All these are powered by the Lord.
I could go on for pages. That I am not doing so is only because this devotion has a time limit and because you begin to understand. For that reason I will confine my remarks to this: because of Jesus' sacrifice and His complete commitment to save us, we have been rescued from the forces of darkness. When it comes to our salvation, we have been -- and always will be -- completely dependent upon the power of God.
Thank God when it comes to His grace toward us there are no power outages.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks You are always there, especially when times become difficult and the things in which I have trusted show their fragility. May I be reminded that You are stronger than any tornado, Your love more powerful than death itself. This I ask in Jesus' Name. Amen.
In Christ I remain His servant and yours,
Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of
The Lutheran Hour®Lutheran Hour Ministries
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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Hazael? (He was anointed King of Israel) TO read his story read 2 Kings 8:7-15 (Good job Pam)
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: What did Jehu do to Baal worship?
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CALENDAR
Fri- Pastor leaves on vacation; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11
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PASTOR PRINCE WILL LEAD A ONE WEEK BIBLE STUDY ON MORMONS THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45!!
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Summer Sunday School will be 9:45am -10:45am with Mrs. Hoelscher this Sunday!
This Sunday they will be talking about the fruit of the Spirit that is PEACE!
Like last year with a fun mini VBS type theme.
We will be doing the Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Parents do you see a quality you would like your child(ren) to have more of. Come join us for some fun lessons, games, and snacks.
We will meet in the preschool room the whole time.
Also I will take any big kid helpers who want to show up too!!!
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NEW BIBLE STUDY on JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES IS UNDERWAY!
Have you ever wondered what Jehovah's Witnesses truly believe and why we are so against them? Do you want to be able to actually invite them in and witness to them? Then come to our Bible class starting this Sunday at 9:45 to learn everything there is to know!
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NEXT MEN'S BREAKFAST HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13 AT 8am!!
Rich Boeger, Steve Robine, Kent Jacobsmeyer, and Dave Callies will be our cooks!
Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast, fellowship, and Bible Study as we grow together as men in the faith! We would like to get a good head count of who will be there, so please RSVP by replying to this email! Thanks!
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LITTLE LAMBS SUMMER CAMP
Our Little Lambs is offering four week long summer camps this summer for 3-5 year olds. You may call the church office this week for more info or to register. The first week of camp is June 3-7!! Call 456-2888 for more info!!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL "TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN" WILL BE JULY 8-12!!!
Kid friendly dinner is served at 5:30. Fun and festivities begin at 6pm and go to 8pm!
Every family has received as flyer in their church newsletter to give to a friend. Make sure you use it!!
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GOLF OUTING (4 person scramble) TO SUPPORT LITTLE LAMBS IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 10th. $60 per person includes- 2 mulligans, Special hole contests, Cash prizes by flight, Lunch with pork steaks and sides.
7am- Registration begins
8am- Shotgun start
1pm Lunch and awards
$15 per person for Lunch only
Hole Sponsorship (tee box sign) $50 per hole
Entry flyers with all of the details are available in the narthex or the office!!
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Habitat for Humanity project day June 15!
Habitat for Humanity, St. Charles, along with corporate sponsor Thrivent Builds, has scheduled the volunteers from St. John's Lutheran Church and the Warrenton community for a work day on Saturday, June 15.
Approximately 6 people from Warrenton will be needed to help install doors, windows, and siding. Lunch and beverages will be provided. In addition to our volunteers, we will be paired up with Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wentzville, to get a full crew.
Please contact Ron Harper, the Habitat volunteer coordinator, if you are able to participate on Saturday, June 15 from 8:00am-3:30pm.
Ron Harper's contacts: (H) 636-300-1633
(C) 314-420-6512
Directions to site: I-70 to US 79 South ( 79 turns into Birdie Hills south of Mexico Rd.)
Go past the Church on the Rock
Turn Right on Eisenhower
Left on Nixon
Left on Clinton and look for the construction area.
If using GPS, use the house across the street at 113 Clinton.
Thank you for helping.
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OKLAHOMA TORNADO RELIEF
The LCMS asks for prayers and financial gifts to help those affected by the disaster. The needs are going to be huge. TO support the relief efforts, you may send your contributions directly to the LCMS or make it easier for you, make checks payable to St. John's and mark it "Oklahoma Tornado" and it will be forwarded.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For DAVE CALLIES who will have minor back surgery to install electrodes in his back to relieve pain.
For BONNIE FRENZIA who is recovering from knee surgery. She only had to have a revision and not a total replacement so she should be able to go home from the hospital today or tomorrow. .
For the SPOEDE FAMILY at the loss of Mike's dad Ralph.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH, who will be having surgery this Friday, June 14 to remove his bladder due to cancer
For JOHN KOPP, friend of the Robines who took a huge fall last week and is recovering from many broken bones.
For JESSE ULERY as he is suffering from a very painful muscle strain.
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 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 SERVICEMEN
I 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- Ranger, GERMANY
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- Jacksonville, Florida
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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