St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
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"Prove It"
By Rev. Wayne Palmer
February 25, 2015

Read John 4:46-54.
(Jesus said) "Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe" (John 4:48).

Lenten Devotion 2015 cover When Jesus' enemies in Jerusalem learned He was becoming more popular than John the Baptist, He left and returned to Galilee in the north. Huge crowds gather, but Jesus knows their faith is shallow and superficial. When an important official comes to ask the Lord to heal his dying son, Jesus challenges the entire crowd: "Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe."

How deep is your faith? Can you take Him at His word, or do you insist on more? If you listen closely you almost pick up a tone of defiance in Jesus' voice ... or is it sorrow? He wants them to believe, but they must believe on His terms, not theirs.

The official knew only one thing really mattered: his son was dying and only Jesus could save him. So he begged Jesus to come down and heal him. But Jesus didn't go. Instead, He sent the father away with a promise: "Go; your son will live." Would you be able to trust Jesus and go?

The official did. He accepted Jesus' words and on the way home he learned his faith had been well founded: his son was healed.

We don't need to see miraculous signs to believe in Jesus as our Savior. God uses old familiar words to give us faith; He uses water and His Word to wash away our sins, and He joins His body and blood to simple bread and wine to forgive us all our sins.

Don't stay on the outside waiting to see some miracle in your life before you'll follow Jesus. Learn a lesson from the official above: the stakes are life and death, heaven and hell.

THE PRAYER: Lord Jesus, give me faith to trust Your words and promises through every circumstance in my life. Amen.

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MISSION STATEMENT: As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation through growing...
Up in God's Word and Sacraments
Out into the community by caring for physical and spiritual needs
Together in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What were the people to do with the land every seventh (Sabbath) year? Leviticus 25 the seventh year of the seventh year of the sabbatical is called shmita and that year the land is to lie fallow. Nothing to be planted or harvested for that year. (Thanks Dianne)

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Today's QUIZ: What are the purification regulations for a woman who has given birth to a son? How is it different for a daughter?

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CALENDAR:

Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7

Thurs- Karate 5:30; Praise Band practice 6-8pm

Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am; 30 Hour famine begins at noon; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm

Sat- Worship 5pm; Famine ends at 6pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- Wed- Hannah Johnson, 8:30- Cara Klaustermeier , 11- Bella Linstruth
Ushers- Wed- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze; Sun- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies, Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Bob Linke 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay readers- Sat- ????? 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Kailyn Blechle
Sat Pianist- Molly Hendershot

Organist: Melissa Pedersen

Projectionists: Sat- Terry McKenzie; Sun 8:30 Sophie Tinnin 11- Perricone
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NEWS:

I hope you are enjoying a good day. It's "spring" break here for the schools in the area in the Czech Republic. As a result I finally got around to taking care of some business. There's a new blog post or two, some new pictures on my share site, and the newsletter is done. My LCMSpage has also been updated to reflect where I'm living.. I'll also do a bit of traveling which I'll share more about another time. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Denise

http://sharingoursaviorinsilesia.blogspot.cz

https://czechrepublicmission.shutterfly.com

http://www.lcms.org/Schlesselman

Special Voters Meeting Concerning our Building Project, Sunday March 15^th, 12:30pm

(Immediately following the late service.) Let your voices be heard!!! We will begin with a potluck meal. Please bring a dish or two to share!

We will be discussing the following:

1. Where we have been.

2. Where we want to go.

3. The roadblocks we have encountered, and ways to deal with these roadblocks.

4. Forming a planning committee to move forward

5. Forming a finance committee to provide checks and balances as we move forward

Join us to share your own positive ideas concerning our future building project and the direction it is heading. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate!!!

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30 HOUR FAMINE COMING UP THIS WEEKEND, Feb 27-28

We stop eating at noon on Friday and don't eat again until 6pm on Saturday! During that time we will have a lock in, do a couple service projects, and sleep!!!

The fasting part is to raise money for World Vision which provides food, medical supplies, and rigs for drilling for water wells in many Third World Countries.

Please consider donating to this cause by replying to this email or by donating to your favorite junior or senior high youth!!

YOUTH MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO BEE A PART OF IT

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DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD? ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!

Register online and have it swiped each time you shop.

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SAVE THE DATE!!!! OUR FIRST ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 2015!!!

We are looking for ideas for carnival games and also donations of carnival game prizes for the vent. Please donate prizes into the cardboard box in the narthex. Also, if any one has an idea for a carnival game, or a game itself they would like to donate please contact Joanna Hoelscher at 636-485-0635 or Karla Christophene at 314-397-1375.

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NOTES FROM THE TRUSTEES

1. If you see (or hear) a property item that needs fixing, tell one of your trustees or let Marilyn know in the office. We have plenty of guys who have the ability to do the work necessary!

2. A WORK DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 28!! 8am-noon!! Mark your calendars and gather your tools!!

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WE NEED READERS FOR HOLY WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOTH FOR NARRATION AND FOR DRAMATIC PARTS OF VOICES OF PEOPLE FROM THE SCRIPTURES ARE NEEDED FOR HOLY WEEK!!

Here are the parts:

Narrator

Luke

John

Pontius Pilate

Jesus

Our choir is doing a Cantata (a compilation of songs and readings) beginning with Palm Sunday and going through to Easter. They need some readers to be a part of this!! If you'd be willing to help in this way please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061

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THE CHOIR NEEDS YOU FOR LENT AND ESPECIALLY HOLY WEEK!!!

The choir is preparing a cantata for Holy Week and Easter. Parts of it will be presented at 3 different services (Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday). It would be wonderful to have some additional voices. If you enjoy singing, please consider joining the choir from now until Easter. You will be blessed by it! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 in the balcony.

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TRAVELING FELLOWWSHIP GROUP TRIP TO THE CLYDESDALE FARM AND THE JEFFERSON CITY STATE PENITENTIARY ON SATURDAY APRIL 11!!

We will visit the Warm Springs Ranch, World headquarters of the Budweiser Clydesdale OPERATION. After the tour of the ranch and some refreshments compliments of Budweiser, we will enjoy lunch at Settler's Inn. After that we are on to Jeff City for a tour of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary. An ICE CREAM BREAK us scheduled at Central dairy to round out the day. Reservations and tickets have to be purchased so it is NECESSARY that you SIGN UP NOW!!! Complete cost will be determined by number of people going.

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VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO BE THE REPRESENTATIVE AND LIAISON FROM ST. JOHN'S FOR THE ST. CHARLES CHAPTER OF LUTHERANS FOR LIFE!

All it requires is an email address and phone number so you can receive information pertaining to our congregation and pass it on when need be.

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For EZRA LOWE, great grandson of Dave and Linda Callies, who is dealing with a severe illness in his intestines and is hospitalized with it.

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CLAIRE JOHNSON. Visitation is 10-11 at Pitman in Wentzville, and Graveside Service is at noon at Memorial Gardens in St.. Charles.

For DAVE TINNIN'S MOM, JANE, who remains in the ICU to control her seizures and to give her the rest she needs. She has been unresponsive for a week.

For CHERI HOFELDT'S MOTHER who is dealing with severe back pain and is recovering from receiving treatment for it.

For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a fall and a broken collar bone at Warrenton Manor Nursing Home.

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with many health problems relating from a stroke.

For DANIELLE MEINE, a senior at WHS, a friend to many kids at St. john's, and a rider on Karin's bus since kindergarten, who has a very serious form of cancer.

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .

For TODD PONDER, former band teacher/director and friend to many at St. John's, who suffered a massive stroke and can't do anything but move his eyes. He is unable to breathe on his own. Here is a link to a fund that was started to help the family as they will have astronomical hospital and rehab bills for a long time to come. At the bottom of the page it also has updates as to his progress. http://www.gofundme.com/hp1ed8?pc=mb_em

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From Denise Schlesselman

Hello friends and family,

Denise

http://sharingoursaviorinsilesia.blogspot.cz

https://czechrepublicmission.shutterfly.com

http://www.lcms.org/Schlesselman

Claire Johnson visitation and funeral info

Visitation- 10am-11am tomorrow (Wednesday) at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville

Graveside Service- Tomorrow (Wednesday) at Noon at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in St. Charles.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

DEVOTION: The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you are but aliens and my tenants. Throughout he country that you hold as a possession, you must provide for the redemption of Israel. Leviticus 25:23-24

The Israelites had a rule from God that every fifty years they would have a year of jubilee. In that year every person's property was to be returned to him. So if, on year one, you were poor and had to sell some of your property to be able to provide for your family, it would be that person's property for the next 49 years or whenever you were able to buy it back. On the fiftieth year, by God's law, the person you sold it to was absolutely required to give it back to you. This was to show that every bit of that property was actually the Lord's property and the people were just tenants.

My family's farm has been in the family since it was homesteaded back in the mid 1800's. I think 1859 to be exact, but I'm not absolutely sure. My mom and dad own it right now, When they go to heaven it will go into a trust for me and my sisters.. Hopefully either one of my nieces or nephews or maybe even one of my own kids will want to buy it from us, but if not I have a lot of other Klaustermeier relatives. Hopefully one of them will want to buy it.

Ultimately there will come a day, the ultimate Year of Jubilee, the eternal Sabbath, when the land will be completely redeemed by God Himself. It is his after all. On that day Jesus will come to judge the living and the dead and those who are alive in Jesus will live in His good and perfect land forever. Until then we are patient and we live off this land, and God provides for us through this land, by His good and gracious will. We live patiently until then, knowing all the time that it is God's land and God takes care of us how He sees fit!

Let us pray: Lord God, thank you for giving us this wonderful land to live in. Help us to treat it as yours! Amen.

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MISSION STATEMENT: As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation through growing...
Up in God's Word and Sacraments
Out into the community by caring for physical and spiritual needs
Together in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What was an Israelite supposed to bring as a guilt offering for sins that he didn't know of? A ram from the flock without spot or defect.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What were the people to do with the land every seventh (Sabbath) year?

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CALENDAR:

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