DEVOTION: For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18
This is the text for the sermon this weekend which is Holy Cross weekend. We celebrate the cross, not because of the cross in and of itself, but because of what happened on those dirty old ragged pieces of wood that Jesus was nailed to. Jesus paid the ultimate and total sacrifice for all of our sins. It was his very life given up for us that we celebrate today.
To those who are perishing eternally because of unbelief this truth folly (foolishness) and is stupid for several reasons.
1. People who don't believe in Jesus don't feel a need for salvation from sin, because to them sin isn't sin. (Atheists)
2. If they do believe that they are sinners, they don't believe that Jesus was the Messiah (Jews fall into this category).
3. They may believe that they are sinners and they might even think that Jesus could be the Savior, but they don't want His forgiveness and salvation either because they don't think they deserve it or because they love their sin more.
To US who are being saved it is the power of God! The message that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price and rescue us from hell is the POWER OF GOD FOR THE SALVATION OF EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES!!
Those who preach a different gospel are really preaching no good news at all. It is a false gospel. It is heresy. As pastors and as churches we need to always keep our preaching and teaching focused on the sinfulness of man and the salvation of Jesus on the cross. If we start talking about saving ourselves, or the power within us, or the good deeds we "must" do we are in extreme danger of being lost forever. Let's keep the power of God focused on the message of the cross. When we do that we will always have it right! Amen????
Let us pray: Heavenly Father, help me to keep my focus off of what I can do for you and keep it on what you have already done for me! You sent Jesus to die on that old rugged cross that we might live forever! Help us to live our lives in this truth. Amen.
P.S. Let us lift up our nation in prayer today at the anniversary of 9/11.
Lord God, we thank you for this great nation where we can worship you freely without danger of being persecuted, killed, or hindered in any way. Keep our nation safe. Bless our president and all leaders as they direct our military to go into harm's way to defend our nation and protect other nations and peoples throughout the middle east. Bring an end to terror and the false teachings of Islam, especially extremist Islam. Give our military your protection and peace and bring them all back home safely when it is done. Amen.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What good things happened to Job at the end of Job's life?
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CALENDAR:
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Bible Study 4; Worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11; Elder's meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Cara Klaustermeier 11- Isabella Linstruth
Altar guild- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean Up-- Joanne Hachtel
Greeters- 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Communion Assistants- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11am- ?????
8:30 Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Projectors- Sat- Pam Bueltmann; 8:30- Terry McKenzie; 11- Oliver Landwehr
Pianists/organists Sat- Kathy Barrow; Sun- Melissa Pedersen 11am--- ????
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NEWS:
MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!
All men of every age are welcome to join us! (BRING YOUR SONS AND GRANDSONS!!)
We are studying the REAL STORY OF NOAH AND THE FLOOD!!
Menu- pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs.
PLEASE RSVP by replying to this email!!
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This is the text for the sermon this weekend which is Holy Cross weekend. We celebrate the cross, not because of the cross in and of itself, but because of what happened on those dirty old ragged pieces of wood that Jesus was nailed to. Jesus paid the ultimate and total sacrifice for all of our sins. It was his very life given up for us that we celebrate today.
To those who are perishing eternally because of unbelief this truth folly (foolishness) and is stupid for several reasons.
1. People who don't believe in Jesus don't feel a need for salvation from sin, because to them sin isn't sin. (Atheists)
2. If they do believe that they are sinners, they don't believe that Jesus was the Messiah (Jews fall into this category).
3. They may believe that they are sinners and they might even think that Jesus could be the Savior, but they don't want His forgiveness and salvation either because they don't think they deserve it or because they love their sin more.
To US who are being saved it is the power of God! The message that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price and rescue us from hell is the POWER OF GOD FOR THE SALVATION OF EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES!!
Those who preach a different gospel are really preaching no good news at all. It is a false gospel. It is heresy. As pastors and as churches we need to always keep our preaching and teaching focused on the sinfulness of man and the salvation of Jesus on the cross. If we start talking about saving ourselves, or the power within us, or the good deeds we "must" do we are in extreme danger of being lost forever. Let's keep the power of God focused on the message of the cross. When we do that we will always have it right! Amen????
Let us pray: Heavenly Father, help me to keep my focus off of what I can do for you and keep it on what you have already done for me! You sent Jesus to die on that old rugged cross that we might live forever! Help us to live our lives in this truth. Amen.
P.S. Let us lift up our nation in prayer today at the anniversary of 9/11.
Lord God, we thank you for this great nation where we can worship you freely without danger of being persecuted, killed, or hindered in any way. Keep our nation safe. Bless our president and all leaders as they direct our military to go into harm's way to defend our nation and protect other nations and peoples throughout the middle east. Bring an end to terror and the false teachings of Islam, especially extremist Islam. Give our military your protection and peace and bring them all back home safely when it is done. Amen.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What good things happened to Job at the end of Job's life?
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CALENDAR:
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Bible Study 4; Worship 5
Sun- worship 8:30; Bible Study and Sunday school 9:45; worship 11; Elder's meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK
Acolytes- 8:30- Cara Klaustermeier 11- Isabella Linstruth
Altar guild- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean Up-- Joanne Hachtel
Greeters- 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Communion Assistants- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11am- ?????
8:30 Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Projectors- Sat- Pam Bueltmann; 8:30- Terry McKenzie; 11- Oliver Landwehr
Pianists/organists Sat- Kathy Barrow; Sun- Melissa Pedersen 11am--- ????
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS:
MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!
All men of every age are welcome to join us! (BRING YOUR SONS AND GRANDSONS!!)
We are studying the REAL STORY OF NOAH AND THE FLOOD!!
Menu- pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs.
PLEASE RSVP by replying to this email!!
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MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP Friday, Sept. 26- Sunday Sept. 28 AT MARK TWAIN LAKE!!
$45 For lodging and all meals!!! Can't beat it! Bring your ear plugs though.
You can bring your own tent or camper! Electricity is available for campers, but bring a long extension cord.
You have your choice of:
1. Golfing in the golf outing $30 extra
2. Fishing-- Bring your own boat if you want or tag along with someone else
3. Trap shooting-- bring your own gun.
4. Hiking-- guided hikes or self tours are available
5. Napping- get caught up on your sleep and just enjoy the camp
Go to t3mensretreat.org for all the info you will need and to sign up! It would be wonderful to get a big group of guys from St. John's to go! I never miss it.
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Kelsey updates our website weekly! Check it out!! www.stjohnwarrenton.org
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PRAYER REQUESTS: (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)
Please pray for ALL INVOLVED IN THE CRASH ON I-70 last night especially the family of the person who died, those in the crash who were seriously injured, and the dozens of emergency personnel who went through lots of trauma.
For LESLIE HOFFMAN who will be having both knees replaced on Wednesday. She is the daughter of Anne Hoffman.
For MARILYN FOSTER'S SISTER, MARCIE, who is recovering from surgery. No word on her condition as of yet.
For BILL WOOLF as he recovers from a broken ankle.
For ED KOHRS as he will have surgery to repair his eye soon.
For FRANCES LAMKIN, Sandra Perricone's aunt, who is dealing with many health issues.
For our NATION'S MILITARY LEADERS AND SOLDIERS as they figure out what to do about the imminent threats from ISIS.
For MIM DUNN, as she is recovering from a fractured pelvis at home.
For HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, who are being persecuted to the point of death for their faith.
For NANCY SPINIOLAS as she recovers from a car accident and a fall, and now also surgery to remove some skin cancer from near her eye.
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For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. Romans 7:18-19
In Christ I remain His servant and yours, 
