Revision: Tues, April 22, 2014

There is no choir practice the next two Wednesdays, Apr 23 and Apr 30.

DEVOTION:  "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."  The Story p.179
 
Who has the last word in your life?  Is it your wife, your husband, your kids?  When it comes to making decisions or to believing a certain thing do you go by what you think or what God's Word says?  Here's an even better question:  when your thoughts and ideas don't quite mesh with God's Word and His will do you try to make God's Word fit your ideas or do you make your ideas and understanding fit God's Word? 
 
This week we are looking at the story of Solomon.  Solomon asked for wisdom and God gave it to him, but when it came to women, specifically foreign, unbelieving women, Solomon rejected God's direction and forwent God's will.  He let his eyes, his mind, and his lust take control of his actions when it came to his relationships with women and refused to do God's will which all along was to have just one wife. 
 
Is there an area of your life that you have refused to give up to the Lord's will?  Maybe it is with a certain relationship.  Maybe it is with a certain addiction.  Maybe it is your finances.  Maybe it is with your worship life.  Everyone has at least one area in his or her life that hasn't been totally surrendered to God.  When that area isn't surrendered it becomes more and more complicated and more and more of a problem.  When that area is surrendered there is a sense of peace and rest in it that isn't experienced in any other way. 
 
I urge you to get on your knees today and surrender your whole life to God, every part of it.  Don't leave anything out or hold anything back.  You will be blessed when you do!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to remember that the fear of you is the beginning of wisdom so that I don't become a fool and despise your wisdom and instruction.  Amen.
 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Who was Solomon's mom?  Bathsheba (Solomon wasn't the first son born to her and David though.  The first one died as a consequence of their adultery.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: Besides Proverbs what other books did Solomon write?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15

Thurs- Confirmation questioning and reception 7pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- LWML Spring Rally at Zion, Harvester; Bible study 4pm; worship 5pm
Sun-  Worship 8:30; Sunday school and Bible Study 9:45; 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Patrick Schaumberg  11- Sophie Tinnin
Altar guild- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Brett and Amanda Nordwald  11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Jo Fahrni;  11am- Jacob Nagel
8:30 Ushers- Don Hance, RIch Boeger, Don Weigle, Don Tate
Projectors- Sat- Terry McKenzie, 8:30- Julie Schaumberg, 11- ?????
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:

THE STORY: CHAPTER 13 "THE KING WHO HAD IT ALL" IS THIS WEEK!!!

We are back at it and won't have another break for quite some time so get to reading and studying!!  Read it and learn about the rise and fall of King Solomon, how his wisdom led to his rise, but how his sin and weakness led to his downfall. 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION FESTIVITIES THIS WEEK!!
1. Questioning and Reception Thursday 7pm--- Everyone's invited

 

2. Confirmation Service Sunday 11am--- The kids will read their essays!!  Everyone's invited!

____________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS MAY 1 BREAKFAST IS AT 6:30AM and PRAYER SERVICE IS AT 7AM!!

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

8         BANANAS

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!!  SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm
 
Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office.  Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for.  First come first served!! 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!

The four year old class is full and there is a waiting list that people can get on if they wish. 

 

The three year old class still has several spaces available.  If you know of someone or you would like to get your own child in to this class please call the church office asap!!! 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK
My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70 acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck; my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year. My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.  I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

 
Kelsey Overbeck
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS--  We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
 
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
 
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 220 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org.  Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries.  It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places.  Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world!  As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.


___________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

For DENNIS ORF, 12 year old boy who has a bad head and brain injury from a 4 wheeler accident last Friday and is slowly recovering.

 

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 

THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.


 

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Tues. April 22, 2014

DEVOTION:  "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."  The Story p.179
 
Who has the last word in your life?  Is it your wife, your husband, your kids?  When it comes to making decisions or to believing a certain thing do you go by what you think or what God's Word says?  Here's an even better question:  when your thoughts and ideas don't quite mesh with God's Word and His will do you try to make God's Word fit your ideas or do you make your ideas and understanding fit God's Word? 
 
This week we are looking at the story of Solomon.  Solomon asked for wisdom and God gave it to him, but when it came to women, specifically foreign, unbelieving women, Solomon rejected God's direction and forwent God's will.  He let his eyes, his mind, and his lust take control of his actions when it came to his relationships with women and refused to do God's will which all along was to have just one wife. 
 
Is there an area of your life that you have refused to give up to the Lord's will?  Maybe it is with a certain relationship.  Maybe it is with a certain addiction.  Maybe it is your finances.  Maybe it is with your worship life.  Everyone has at least one area in his or her life that hasn't been totally surrendered to God.  When that area isn't surrendered it becomes more and more complicated and more and more of a problem.  When that area is surrendered there is a sense of peace and rest in it that isn't experienced in any other way. 
 
I urge you to get on your knees today and surrender your whole life to God, every part of it.  Don't leave anything out or hold anything back.  You will be blessed when you do!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to remember that the fear of you is the beginning of wisdom so that I don't become a fool and despise your wisdom and instruction.  Amen.
 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Who was Solomon's mom?  Bathsheba (Solomon wasn't the first son born to her and David though.  The first one died as a consequence of their adultery.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: Besides Proverbs what other books did Solomon write?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15

Wed- Choir 7pm

Thurs- Confirmation questioning and reception 7pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- LWML Spring Rally at Zion, Harvester; Bible study 4pm; worship 5pm
Sun-  Worship 8:30; Sunday school and Bible Study 9:45; 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Patrick Schaumberg  11- Sophie Tinnin
Altar guild- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Brett and Amanda Nordwald  11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Jo Fahrni;  11am- Jacob Nagel
8:30 Ushers- Don Hance, RIch Boeger, Don Weigle, Don Tate
Projectors- Sat- Terry McKenzie, 8:30- Julie Schaumberg, 11- ?????
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:

THE STORY: CHAPTER 13 "THE KING WHO HAD IT ALL" IS THIS WEEK!!!

We are back at it and won't have another break for quite some time so get to reading and studying!!  Read it and learn about the rise and fall of King Solomon, how his wisdom led to his rise, but how his sin and weakness led to his downfall. 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION FESTIVITIES THIS WEEK!!
1. Questioning and Reception Thursday 7pm--- Everyone's invited

 

2. Confirmation Service Sunday 11am--- The kids will read their essays!!  Everyone's invited!

____________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS MAY 1 BREAKFAST IS AT 6:30AM and PRAYER SERVICE IS AT 7AM!!

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

8         BANANAS

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!!  SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm
 
Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office.  Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for.  First come first served!! 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!

The four year old class is full and there is a waiting list that people can get on if they wish. 

 

The three year old class still has several spaces available.  If you know of someone or you would like to get your own child in to this class please call the church office asap!!! 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK
My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70 acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck; my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year. My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.  I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

 
Kelsey Overbeck
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS--  We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
 
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
 
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 220 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org.  Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries.  It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places.  Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world!  As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.


___________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

For DENNIS ORF, 12 year old boy who has a bad head and brain injury from a 4 wheeler accident last Friday and is slowly recovering.

 

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 

THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.


 

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Update on National Day of Prayer Breakfast List

Let's get this done!! THANK YOU!!
 
 

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

 

 

8 EA.               BANANAS

 

 

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

Thank you all so much for helping to make this National Day of Prayer Breakfast such a special day for all of us in the community.  Hope to see many of you there that day, May 1 at 6:30 AM.  It should be easy, now that we all are in "practice" making it to our Easter morning worship at 6:30!!

 

 

 

 

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Mon. April 21, 2014

DEVOTION:  When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son.  "I am about to go the way of all the earth,  So be strong, act like a man and observe what the Lord your God requires:  walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the law of Moses.   The Story, p. 176
 
"Act like a man"  what a bit of advice from David that is, huh?  What does this mean?  Well according to David it means: "being strong", walking in obedience to God, keeping his decrees and commands, etc.  It means being a good Christian example as a husband and as a father.  It means being a leader in faith!     
 
I have seen a lot of men, especially in the last few years, shirk their responsibilities as fathers and husbands in being the SPIRITUAL leaders of their families and their congregations.  Oh, they may work hard and they aren't bad guys, they even love their families, but when it comes to things like praying with their families, worship attendance, or Bible study and/or devotions, they are dropping the ball. 
 
Guess what happens.  Kids see that and they say to themselves and others, I can't wait till I don't have to go to Sunday school or confirmation class anymore.  They see their parents not participating and they think that this is the way it should be.
 
MEN, Consider this a challenge today!  Act like a man!  Pray with your kids!  Make sure they are in worship and Sunday school and make sure that YOU are too!  This is your God given responsibility, and it will ensure that you have done everything to make sure your children are believers and are in heaven with you someday!  ACT LIKE A MAN WHO LOVES JESUS!!

Prayer: Lord God, bless us as men as we fulfill our roles and husbands and fathers so that we ACT LIKE MEN!  Amen.
 
 
 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Where did Jesus celebrate the Passover (The Lord's Supper) with his disciples?  an upper room in Jerusalem

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Solomon's mom?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Mon- 8th grade conf. 5-6:15

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15

Wed- Choir 7pm

Thurs- Confirmation questioning and reception 7pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- LWML Spring Rally at Zion, Harvester; Bible study 4pm; worship 5pm
Sun-  Worship 8:30; Sunday school and Bible Study 9:45; 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION 11am
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Patrick Schaumberg  11- Sophie Tinnin
Altar guild- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Brett and Amanda Nordwald  11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Jo Fahrni;  11am- Kailyn Blechle
8:30 Ushers- Don Hance, RIch Boeger, Don Weigle, Don Tate
Projectors- Sat- Terry McKenzie, 8:30- Sophie Tinnin, 11- Jacob Nagel
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:

THE STORY: CHAPTER 13 "THE KING WHO HAD IT ALL" IS THIS WEEK!!!

We are back at it and won't have another break for quite some time so get to reading and studying!!  Read it and learn about the rise and fall of King Solomon, how his wisdom led to his rise, but how his sin and weakness led to his downfall. 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION FESTIVITIES THIS WEEK!!
1.  Last class today (Monday) 5-6:15

 

2. Questioning and Reception Thursday 7pm--- Everyone's invited

 

3. Confirmation Service Sunday 11am--- The kids will read their essays!!  Everyone's invited!

____________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS MAY 1 BREAKFAST IS AT 6:30AM and PRAYER SERVICE IS AT 7AM!!

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

1 GALLON    OF ORANGE JUICE

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

8         BANANAS

 

1   DOZEN     "HARD BOILED" EGGS

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!!  SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm
 
Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office.  Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for.  First come first served!! 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!

The four year old class is full and there is a waiting list that people can get on if they wish. 

 

The three year old class still has several spaces available.  If you know of someone or you would like to get your own child in to this class please call the church office asap!!! 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK
My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70 acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck; my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year. My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.  I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

 
Kelsey Overbeck
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS--  We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
 
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
 
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 250 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org.  Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries.  It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places.  Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world!  As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.


___________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

FOR JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who was able to go home on Saturday after brain surgery.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE, who is recovering well from surgery and was in church yesterday. 

 

For DAVE CALLIES, as he fell down several steps at church Friday night and hurt his knee.  (He will be ok, but is very bruised and in some pain.)

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 
 
For MARY STEMLER, a soon to be member of St. John's who is at home recovering from congestive heart failure. 

THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.


 

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Palm Sunday sermon

Here is the sermon from Palm Sunday.  Enjoy!  See you tonight at 6:30 to hear the Passion and rest in His grace.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5PbQtnKCW4&feature=youtu.be

A good video on the movie and book "Heaven is for Real"

I know a lot of you like the book and were mesmerized by it.   There are a lot of books like it out there, and there have been for many years.  We can't necessarily explain what happened to the little boy, but we can also not say that what he saw or experienced is real or true.  There are also many Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus  who have had near death experiences that are the same in some ways and different in others from what this boy had. 
 
I am NOT going to recommend that you see this movie.  Simply because I don't want you trust in a book or movie that contradicts God's Word at so many places.   I have read the book.  It is a good book and all, but none of it can be proven by Scripture.  God's Word is our ONLY AUTHORITY.
 
 
Please watch the video. 
 
 
http://mattcapps.wordpress.com/2014/04/11/david-platt-on-heaven-is-for-real/

Thurs. April 17, 2014

DEVOTION:  For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed too bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body which is for you.  Do this in remembrance of me."  In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."  For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.  Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.  Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.  For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.  That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died.  But if we judged ourselves, truly, we would not be judged.  But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.  SO then my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another-- if anyone is hungry let him eat at home-- so that when you come together it will not be for judgment.  1 Corinthians 11:23-34
 
Tonight is the night we celebrate "The night he was betrayed".  Even on that night, when he knew he was beginning his descent to Jerusalem to die, he gave us this most precious gift of His body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of his sins!
 
I urge you to find a way to make it to church tonight!  THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT TONIGHT THAN TO COME TO WORSHIP TO HEAR HIS PRECIOUS WORD AND RECEIVE HIS BLESSED SACRAMENT!!! 
 
I have nothing more to say.  See you tonight, tomorrow night , and Sunday morning!!
 
Let us pray:  Lord God, help me to not take your gifts for granted but to receive them and partake of them as often as I can to proclaim your death and resurrection.  Amen.
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  Why did God tell David that he wouldn't be the one to build the temple.   He shed too much blood in his lifetime.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ:  Where did Jesus celebrate the Passover (The Lord's Supper) with his disciples?

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CALENDAR:

Thurs- Maundy Thursday worship 6:30

Fri- Good Friday worship 6:30
Sat- NO WORSHIP
Sun-  Sunrise worship 6:30; Breakfast 8; Easter Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- Maundy Thursday Siera Jaeger; Good Friday Hannah Johnson; 6:30- Devin Miller  10- Jacob Nagel
Altar guild- Set up- Maundy Thursday Lucille Luebke; Good Friday- Terry McKenzie; Clean up- Maundy Thursday- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer; Easter Sunday:  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt,  Clean up- Lois Boeger
Greeters- Easter- 6:30- Randy and Patty Sweet  10- Charlie and Lynn Figura
Communion Assistants- Maundy Thursday- (All ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE); Easter- 6:30- Rich Talbert  10- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- 6:30- Randy Sweet;  11am- Lynn Figura
8:30 Ushers- Maundy Thursday-- Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover; Good Friday- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Walt Schirr; Easter- 6:30- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte; 10am- Figura Family 
Projectors- Maundy Thursday- Terry McKenzie; Good Friday- Kailyn Blechle; 6:30- Julie Schaumberg  10- Terry McKenzie
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:

TODAY'S THE LAST DAY TO GO SEE THE MOVIE "GOD'S NOT DEAD" in WARRENTON

 

And you have to see it at 4:05 because the other viewing is at 7:00 and you will be in church at that time.

 

It is an excellent movie for a Christian to go and see!! 

I HAVE SEEN IT TWICE AND WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IT ON KFUO NEXT MONDAY!  It is a great movie for both those who like ot think and those who just like a good dramatic movie. 

 

Check it out at http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/  It is playing in Warrenton at 4:05 and 7pm through Thursday. 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

WE WILL NOT BE STUDYING THE STORY THIS WEEK IN LIEU OF HOLY WEEK AND THE CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD'S DEATH AND RESURRECTION!!!

 

If you want to get ahead or get caught up we will be studying chapter 13 "The King Who Had It All" the weekend of the 27th.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Maundy Thursday- worship (with holy communion)6:30

 

Good Friday- worship 6:30

 

(No worship on Saturday)

 

Resurrection Sunday- worship 6:30am; breakfast 8am; Easter Egg Hunt 9am; worship 10am

____________________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS MAY 1 BREAKFAST IS AT 6:30AM and PRAYER SERVICE IS AT 7AM!!

 

We had a GREAT response on our sign up sheet on Sunday re the National Day of Prayer Breakfast.

 

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

1 GALLON    OF ORANGE JUICE

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

8         BANANAS

 

1   DOZEN     "HARD BOILED" EGGS

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

Thank you all so much, once again, for your generosity helping out this great day of fellowship and prayer with our Christian neighbors in Warrenton!

 

Note:  I will post "drop off" info re these items later this week!  Thanks again!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!

The four year old class is full and there is a waiting list that people can get on if they wish. 

 

The three year old class still has several spaces available.  If you know of someone or you would like to get your own child in to this class please call the church office asap!!! 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK
My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70 acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck; my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year. My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.  I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

 
Kelsey Overbeck
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!!  SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm
 
Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office.  Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for.  First come first served!! 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS--  We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
 
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
 
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 250 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org.  Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries.  It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places.  Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world!  As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.


___________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

FOR JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who is recovering from surgery on his brain.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE, who is recovering well from surgery and will probably go home today. 

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 
 
For OUR CONGREGATION as we continue to grow very rapidly and as we love our community with the love of Christ.
 
For MARY STEMLER, a soon to be member of St. John's who is at home recovering from congestive heart failure. 

THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.


 

Wed. April 16, 2014

DEVOTION:  "The king covered his face and cried aloud, "O my son Absalom!  O Absalom, my son, my son!"  The Story p. 169
 
In this passage is the essence of true Christian love.  Even though his son Absalom was trying to defeat him and take over his throne, even though his son was completely rebellious he still loved him.  He still wanted to keep him alive.  Perhaps he wanted to capture him and bring him to his senses.  Maybe he wanted to whoop his butt to make him knock it off.  He didn't want to kill him.  He wanted to save him. 
 
The same holds true for all of our relationships as Christians.  If we truly love someone, as we should love everyone, we don't want to see them go down to the grave in unbelief.  We want to see them saved.  As much anger or bitterness as we would have in our hearts toward someone, we can and should never wish harm on them.  According to Jesus himself, that is akin and equal to murder. 
 
David loved his son as all parents love their children no matter how bad or good they are.  He loved him with an unconditional love. 
 
That's how our God loves us.  Even though most of our thoughts and actions are rebellious and even though our very nature is against him, he doesn't stop loving us.  He keeps forgiving us.  He keeps bringing us back to himself.  He will never leave us or forsake us. 
 
That should especially give us joy, comfort, and peace today as we face our very difficult sins, as we face an unforgiving and cruel world, and as we go through trials and temptations of many kinds.  OUR SOUL IS ALWAYS SAFE WITH JESUS!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help us to always live in and believe in your love despite our own rebellion.  Amen.
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  Name one of David's "mighty men".   (Hint: It's not in The Story but it is in 2 Samuel.)  There were 30 of them.  Here are just a few:  Josheb-basshebeth, Eleazar son of Dodo, Shammah, Abishai, Benaiah,

____________________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: Why did God tell David that he wouldn't be the one to build the temple.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Wed- Ladies Aid w/ Mite boxes noon; May newsletter deadline

Thurs- Maundy Thursday worship 6:30

Fri- Good Friday worship 6:30
Sat- NO WORSHIP
Sun-  Sunrise worship 6:30; Breakfast 8; Easter Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- Maundy Thursday Siera Jaeger; Good Friday Hannah Johnson; 6:30- Devin Miller  10- Jacob Nagel
Altar guild- Set up- Maundy Thursday Lucille Luebke; Good Friday- Terry McKenzie; Clean up- Maundy Thursday- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer; Easter Sunday:  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt,  Clean up- Lois Boeger
Greeters- Easter- 6:30- Randy and Patty Sweet  10- Charlie and Lynn Figura
Communion Assistants- Maundy Thursday- (All ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE); Easter- 6:30- Rich Talbert  10- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- 6:30- Randy Sweet;  11am- Lynn Figura
8:30 Ushers- Maundy Thursday-- Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover; Good Friday- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Walt Schirr; Easter- 6:30- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte; 10am- Figura Family 
Projectors- Maundy Thursday- Terry McKenzie; Good Friday- Kailyn Blechle; 6:30- Julie Schaumberg  10- Terry McKenzie
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:

GO SEE A MOVIE!!!  "GOD'S NOT DEAD" is an excellent movie for a Christian to go and see!! 

I HAVE SEEN IT TWICE AND WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IT ON KFUO NEXT MONDAY!  It is a great movie for both those who like ot think and those who just like a good dramatic movie. 

 

Check it out at http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/  It is playing in Warrenton at 4:05 and 7pm through Thursday. 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

WE WILL NOT BE STUDYING THE STORY THIS WEEK IN LIEU OF HOLY WEEK AND THE CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD'S DEATH AND RESURRECTION!!!

 

If you want to get ahead or get caught up we will be studying chapter 13 "The King Who Had It All" the weekend of the 27th.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Maundy Thursday- worship (with holy communion)6:30

 

Good Friday- worship 6:30

 

(No worship on Saturday)

 

Resurrection Sunday- worship 6:30am; breakfast 8am; Easter Egg Hunt 9am; worship 10am
______________________________________________________________________________________________
LADIES AID MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY AT NOON!!!  PLEASE BRING YOUR MITE BOXES. 

All women of the congregation are invited to attend!  No lunch provided, but dessert will be provided.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS MAY 1 BREAKFAST IS AT 6:30AM and PRAYER SERVICE IS AT 7AM!!

 

We had a GREAT response on our sign up sheet on Sunday re the National Day of Prayer Breakfast.

 

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

1 GALLON    OF ORANGE JUICE

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

8         BANANAS

 

1   DOZEN     "HARD BOILED" EGGS

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

Thank you all so much, once again, for your generosity helping out this great day of fellowship and prayer with our Christian neighbors in Warrenton!

 

Note:  I will post "drop off" info re these items later this week!  Thanks again!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!

The four year old class is full and there is a waiting list that people can get on if they wish. 

 

The three year old class still has several spaces available.  If you know of someone or you would like to get your own child in to this class please call the church office asap!!! 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK
My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70 acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck; my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year. My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.  I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

 
Kelsey Overbeck
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!!  SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm
 
Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office.  Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for.  First come first served!! 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR OFFERING DEDUCTED AUTOMATICALLY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT???
The church council is researching an automatic electronic funds transfer option for members who wish to have their regular offerings deducted directly from their bank account.  We would like to get a "feel" of whether or not enough members would be interested and willing to participate in this option.  Please contact the church office or Alan Hofeldt directly if you think you would be a candidate for this service. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS--  We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
 
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
 
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 250 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org.  Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries.  It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places.  Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world!  As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.


___________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

FOR JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who was supposed to have yet another surgery this past weekend but was postponed to today.  The surgery is to remove another cancerous tumor.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE, who will be having surgery Wednesday morning.

 

For the family of JESUS PARIDO, a junior at WHS who was killed in a car accident this past weekend.  He is a friend to many kds and teachers in the congregation.  

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 
 
For OUR CONGREGATION as we continue to grow very rapidly and as we love our community with the love of Christ.
 
For MARY STEMLER, a soon to be member of St. John's who is at home recovering from congestive heart failure. 

THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.


 

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Update on Jonas Borchert from Don Nolte

 
Email from Don Nolte:
 
 
 

I was in Kansas city yesterday for the surgery to remove the tumor in Jonas's head on the right side.  The incision started in front of his right ear, up to the top of his head, to the back of his head, and down the back side of his head. The skin was laid back and the scull removed.  The tumor was attached to the scull and a main blood vessel going to the brain.  They had to cut out a smaller section of the scull to which the tumor was attached. They removed as much of the tumor as close to the blood vessel as possible.  The part that remained, they thought can probably be removed by radiation. The larger part of the scull was replaced and the hole where the tumor was attached was covered with mesh and the skin lapped back over and stitched back in place.  All of which took about 4 hours.  When he came out from under the anesthesia, about 9:15, he wanted water since he hadn't had any since the night before. They could only give him small amounts on a sponge  as they were afraid he might throw up if he had too much.  He also complained about the pain he was experiencing. All he could say was "Mama it hurts".  I talked to my daughter this morning and she said it was periodically better today.

It was so hard seeing him in such pain, but I knew it was necessary to relieve the pain he was in and that in time it too would be gone

I was so glad I could be there with him.

Don

Tues. April 15, 2014

DEVOTION:  Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.  Psalm 23:6 and The Story p. 173
 
This is Holy Week.  It started on Sunday with palm leaves and a Palm Sunday processional of "Hosanna in the Highest".  The first three days of this week aren't really quite as special as there are no special services, no names for these days, and everyone going about their regular business. 
 
Yet, even though we don't treat it as special or have special worship services Mon-Wed it doesn't mean that Christ is any less present in our lives.  He is with us and His love and mercy follows us all the days of our lives. 
 
You may be having or at least expecting a great day today.  You may be going through the toughest time in your life.  Either way, know that the Lord is not any more or less present because of your circumstances.  He is always completely present!  He is always ALL THERE! 
 
Even as you go through the sharpest of pain He is there.  And even at your highest of heights, He is there!  He cries with you and He rejoices with you.
 
Best of all you will dwell in His house forever!  One day He won't be veiled.  He won't just be present as a Spirit.  You will see Him face to face.  You will eat your meals with Him.  You will play with Him.  You will walk and talk with Him.  He will be there FOREVER!
 
Have peace in that even on these "ordinary" days. 
 
Prayer:  Lord God help us to realize Your presence right here right now and every minute of every day.  Amen.
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   What son of David would be the one to build the temple?  Solomon

_________________________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ:  Name one of David's "mighty men".   (Hint: It's not in The Story but it is in 2 Samuel.)

____________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; Council meeting 7pm

Wed- Ladies Aid w/ Mite boxes noon; May newsletter deadline

Thurs- Maundy Thursday worship 6:30

Fri- Good Friday worship 6:30
Sat- NO WORSHIP
Sun-  Sunrise worship 6:30; Breakfast 8; Easter Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- Maundy Thursday Siera Jaeger; Good Friday Hannah Johnson; 6:30- Devin Miller  10- Jacob Nagel
Altar guild- Set up- Maundy Thursday Lucille Luebke; Good Friday- Terry McKenzie; Clean up- Maundy Thursday- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer; Easter Sunday:  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt,  Clean up- Lois Boeger
Greeters- Easter- 6:30- Randy and Patty Sweet  10- Charlie and Lynn Figura
Communion Assistants- Maundy Thursday- (All ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE); Easter- 6:30- Rich Talbert  10- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- 6:30- Randy Sweet;  11am- Lynn Figura
8:30 Ushers- Maundy Thursday-- Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover; Good Friday- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Walt Schirr; Easter- 6:30- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte; 10am- Figura Family 
Projectors- Maundy Thursday- Terry McKenzie; Good Friday- Kailyn Blechle; 6:30- Julie Schaumberg  10- Terry McKenzie
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:

GO SEE A MOVIE!!!  "GOD'S NOT DEAD" is an excellent movie for a Christian to go and see!! 

I HAVE SEEN IT TWICE AND WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IT ON KFUO NEXT MONDAY!  It is a great movie for both those who like ot think and those who just like a good dramatic movie. 

 

Check it out at http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/  It is playing in Warrenton at 4:05 and 7pm through Thursday. 

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WE WILL NOT BE STUDYING THE STORY THIS WEEK IN LIEU OF HOLY WEEK AND THE CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD'S DEATH AND RESURRECTION!!!

 

If you want to get ahead or get caught up we will be studying chapter 13 "The King Who Had It All" the weekend of the 27th.

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HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Maundy Thursday- worship (with holy communion)6:30

 

Good Friday- worship 6:30

 

(No worship on Saturday)

 

Resurrection Sunday- worship 6:30am; breakfast 8am; Easter Egg Hunt 9am; worship 10am
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LADIES AID MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY AT NOON!!!  PLEASE BRING YOUR MITE BOXES. 

All women of the congregation are invited to attend!  No lunch provided, but dessert will be provided.

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS MAY 1 BREAKFAST IS AT 6:30AM and PRAYER SERVICE IS AT 7AM!!

 

We had a GREAT response on our sign up sheet on Sunday re the National Day of Prayer Breakfast.

 

The only items yet needed are the following:

 

1 GALLON    OF ORANGE JUICE

 

3  DOZEN      DONUTS   (Please note that 3 of you could donate 1 dozen each to keep cost down & more people can participate)

 

8         BANANAS

 

1   DOZEN     "HARD BOILED" EGGS

 

If you can help by donating any of the items mentioned above on our "wish list", please DO NOT HIT REPLY

 

PLEASE CONTACT SANDY ROBINE DIRECT AT 636-456-4147 OR EMAIL SANDY ROBINE AT snsrobine@centurytel.net

 

Thank you all so much, once again, for your generosity helping out this great day of fellowship and prayer with our Christian neighbors in Warrenton!

 

Note:  I will post "drop off" info re these items later this week!  Thanks again!

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JUST A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THE THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE LAMBS CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR!!

The four year old class is full and there is a waiting list that people can get on if they wish. 

 

The three year old class still has several spaces available.  If you know of someone or you would like to get your own child in to this class please call the church office asap!!! 

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A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK
My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70 acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck; my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year. My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.  I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

 
Kelsey Overbeck
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VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!!  SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm
 
Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office.  Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for.  First come first served!! 
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR OFFERING DEDUCTED AUTOMATICALLY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT???
The church council is researching an automatic electronic funds transfer option for members who wish to have their regular offerings deducted directly from their bank account.  We would like to get a "feel" of whether or not enough members would be interested and willing to participate in this option.  Please contact the church office or Alan Hofeldt directly if you think you would be a candidate for this service. 
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TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS--  We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis
 
December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH
 
Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
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PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 250 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org.  Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries.  It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places.  Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world!  As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.


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PRAYER REQUESTS:  (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)

FOR JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who was supposed to have yet another surgery this past weekend but was postponed to today.  The surgery is to remove another cancerous tumor.

 

For SANDRA PERRICONE, who will be having surgery Wednesday morning.

 

For the family of JESUS PARIDO, a junior at WHS who was killed in a car accident this past weekend.  He is a friend to many kds and teachers in the congregation.  

For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern. 
 
For OUR CONGREGATION as we continue to grow very rapidly and as we love our community with the love of Christ.
 
For MARY STEMLER, a soon to be member of St. John's who is at home recovering from congestive heart failure. 

THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.


 

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