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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD March 4, 2016 Holy Week presentation of The Gospel of Mark set for St. Louis Concordia Seminary, St. Louis' presentation of The Gospel of Mark will be performed during Holy Week at 6:30 p.m. Wed., March 23, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4045 Holly Hills Blvd., in St. Louis. The Gospel of Mark is a dramatic presentation of the second book of the New Testament by Concordia Seminary faculty and alumni who are Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod clergymen. The presentation uses principally the English translation of Mark by Dr. James W. Voelz, the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary. Scholars have increasingly placed the Gospel of Mark in an oral context, believing it to be a written document intended to be read aloud to a gathered audience. Concordia Seminary's presentation reenacts the Gospel in the way in which it might have impacted those who first received it in the first century. "Allow yourself to hear the Gospel of Mark and to be confronted by it orally," Voelz said. "It is not that silent reading is wrong, but such a reading will not reveal to you the depth of beauty and drama of this outstanding Gospel." The presenters include four Seminary faculty members: Dr. Dale A. Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary; Dr. Kent Burreson, the Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of Chapel; Dr. David R. Schmitt, the Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Professor of Homiletics and Literature; and Voelz. Other presenters include Rev. Ron Rall, pastor of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis, and Rev. Michael Zeigler, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran. The Gospel of Mark runs around 2 hours, 30 minutes including intermission. Come and be enthralled by Mark's words, his images and his message of the rule and reign of God. The performance is free and open to the public, but reservations are encouraged. To make a reservation or learn more, visit www.csl.edu/thegospelofmark/. Additional performances of The Gospel of Mark are set for 7 p.m. April 8 at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., and 6:30 p.m. April 9 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Mich. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis provides Gospel-centered graduate-level theological education for pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars and other leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). To learn more, visit www.csl.edu.   CCLS's Girls Basketball Team Wins LSAM State Championship Christ Community Lutheran School's girls basketball team made school history last weekend by winning the Lutheran Sports Association of Missouri State Tournament, held February 26-28 in Jefferson City. The victory capped off an impressive undefeated season for the Lady Chargers, who are the first CCLS girls' basketball team to win the title of state champions. Under the skillful leadership of head coach Scott Akerson and assistant coach Ed Hogan, a talented group of 7th and 8th grade girls enjoyed a tremendous season in which teamwork led to success. The team's Bible verse, 1 Corinthians 12:12, sums up their attitude about that teamwork: "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ." Next up for the team is a trip to the Lutheran Basketball Association National Tournament in Valparaiso, Indiana, March 17-20. A National Blue Ribbon School, CCLS serves students in K-8 and Pre-K at campuses in Crestwood, Glendale, Kirkwood, and Webster Groves.   LESA's "A Night for Kids" Dinner-Auction to Raise Funds for Lutheran Schools, Scholarships                                              The St. Louis-based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) will host its 12th annual "A Night for Kids" dinner-auction Saturday, April 2, from 5-10 p.m., at the Orlando Gardens South, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125. Proceeds will benefit more than 8,500 students and 400 faculty members at more than 30 Lutheran elementary and high schools in the St. Louis Metro Area. KMOX's Mark Reardon will emcee the evening, which will include a tribute to William Bunte, a founding LESA Board Member and recipient of the organization's 2016 Heritage Award for his ongoing dedication to Lutheran schools and students In addition, LESA will present the 2016 Lutheran Student Leadership Award to Aleesia Glass, an eighth-grader at Unity Lutheran Christian School in East St. Louis.  Read more ... Join Us At The Walther Round Table Friends of Walther are cordially invited to attend this year's Walther Round Table on Wednesday, April 13. We will be observing the anniversaries of three occurrences which had much significance for C. F. W. Walther and the Missouri Synod: the Altenburg Debate (1841); C. D. F. Wyneken's Not der deutschen Lutheraner in Nordamerika [Distress of the German Lutherans in North America] (1841, often called his Notruf); and the beginning of the General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America (1866). Click here for a Walther Round Table schedule showing topics and times. The program will be in the Conference Room at Concordia Historical Institute (CHI). Please contact CHI no later than Monday, April 11. Like last year, there will be a free will offering at the meal. We hope that you can attend and be enriched by this year's program. If you have questions, please contact CHI at 314-505-7900, or Thomas Manteufel at 314-505-7135  manteufelt@csl.edu.   10-10-5 Heart Help Contributed by Jennifer Freudenburg, Concordia Center for the Family, Project Manager Located on the campus of Concordia University in Ann Arbor, MI   Valentine's Day is past. After the celebratory day had come and gone, I was listening to the radio as people were describing the worst Valentine present they had received. It always amazes me how people have such different views on things. What one person likes, the next person hates. It seems so often we are dissatisfied.  Read more... Partnership with POBLO!                                              Christian Friends of New Americans are wonderful partners with People of the Book Lutheran Outreach as POBLO initiates new work in the St. Louis area. POBLO's primary focus will be reaching the Muslim population. The two organizations can share information with one another to connect immigrants with those who can best minister in their language and culture. This partnership enables expanded sources for new contacts, sharing information, volunteer training and centers for helping immigrant populations.  Read more ... Announcements/Other News Upcoming Missouri District Event in conjunction with Ambassadors of Reconciliation We are pleased to announce that the Missouri District will be hosting a new training course from Ambassadors of Reconciliation on April 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wentzville. Click HERE for more information and to register. Concordia University Wind Sumphony to Perform The Concordia University Wind Symphony will perform at Saint John's Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. The Wind Symphony is the premier instrumental ensemble at Concordia University Chicago. This 52-member organization will perform a variety of music in many forms and styles, that will make this event a pleasure for everyone. Admission is free; however, a freewill offering will be received. For additional information please contact Rev. Andy Becker at (636) 464-0096. Group Publishing's VBS Funshop! Training with a Twist 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5901 E. 135th St., Grandview, MO 64030 Click HERE for more information. Once Upon A Tree On March 4, 5 and 6, Christ Memorial Productions (CMP) will present Once Upon a Tree. Reserved tickets are being offered free of charge, presenting a wonderful opportunity to attend this depiction of Jesus' life. Click HERE for more information. Immanuel Lutheran Church Olivette 28th Annual Sausage Dinner & Spring Bazaar Sunday, March 6, 2016 Noon-4 pm Eat in dining Carry outs until 5 pm Featuring all you can eat Men's Club Sausage, Sauerkraut, Real Mashed, Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans & Bacon, Bread, Applesauce, and Homemade Desserts Adults ................. $11.00 Children 6-12 ........ $5.00 Children under 6 ...... free Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a great home cooked meal. You can also do some shopping at the Spring Bazaar, featuring many hand-made, unique items; beautiful Easter door and table decorations, aprons, lots of cute Easter favors, children's items, AG doll clothes, beautiful cards, home-baked goods, etc. Immanuel Lutheran Church 9733 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO 63132 (314) 993-2394 immanuelolivette.org Bringing Faith to life in living color through live painting performances is the original goal of Mike Lewis, The Jesus Painter, whose organization will be sharing his gifts and talents at a live performance at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington on Friday, March 18 at 7 pm. Read more... Lutheran Singles Ministry Retreat April 8-10, 2016 Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, MO Hosted by: Saint Paul Lutheran High School & Lutheran Singles Ministry Planning Committee Click HERE for brochure/registration form. 2016 Heartland DCE Conference DCEs and other parish professionals who are interested in enhancing the intentionality and effectiveness of Christian education in the church are invited to attend the 2016 Heartland DCE Conference at Concordia University, Nebraska from May 19-21. Keynote speakers include Dr. Thom Rainer, Thom and Joani Schultz and Dr. Phil Schwadel. Registration is $100. Go to www.cune.edu/heartlandDCE for more information. 2016 LWML Missouri District Convention Dates: June 3-5, 2016 Location: Osage Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Theme: God's Love Spans the Centuries, based on Matthew 28:20b "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." CLICK HERE for more information. District and Church Events            ( Missouri District Junior High Spring Retreat,   Go and Be Reconciled: What Does This Mean?,  National Youth Gathering and  RSTM: Engaging Your Community Event) Installations and Ordinations Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations LCMS Missouri District News                            (Send Me St. Louis Announces Winter/Spring Training Schedule) Obituaries

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Daily Email: Thursday, March 3, 2016

 
DEVOTION: 

15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. ² And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them."

³ So he told them this parable:
¹¹ And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. ¹² And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. ¹³ Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. ¹⁴ And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. ¹⁵ So he went and hired himself out to^[a] one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. ¹⁶ And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.
¹⁷ "But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! ¹⁸ I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. ¹⁹ I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants."' ²⁰ And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. ²¹ And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'^{[b] 22} But the father said to his servants,^[c] 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. ²³ And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. ²⁴ For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate.
²⁵ "Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. ²⁶ And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. ²⁷ And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.' ²⁸ But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, ²⁹ but he answered his father, 'Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. ³⁰ But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!' ³¹ And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. ³² It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"
 
We can learn a lot from the father in this passage including who God is to us (a forgiving and living father), who we are to God (as we are the prodigal son), and how we should be toward others in our attitudes and actions of forgiveness.
 
What if this story was retitled "The Forgiving Father"  or "True and Real Forgiveness"?  Would it make a difference in how you view it? 
 
Is there any spot in this whole story where the father yells at the son, berates him, says "I told you so", turns him away, or waits until his life is completely cleaned up before he forgives him and accepts him back?
 
NO!  He runs to his son!  He gives his son a big bear hug!  He has a feast for his Son!  He rejoices because His son who was lost is found!  He doesn't treat him like a second class citizen or even as one of his servants.  He welcomes him back as his child!
 
My friends, this is how God treat us!  It hurts him so badly when we wander away from him.  It gives him grief when we deny him by our actions or words.  It causes him sadness when his children are obstinate and reject him. 
 
In the same way he rejoices when each and every child of his repents and goes back to him!  The saints and angels in heaven rejoice greatly over each and every sinner who repents. 
 
If you are holding a grudge get over it!  If you are resentful and bitter towards someone deal with it.  If there needs to be reconciliation between you and anyone else, go and be reconciled!  Whatever it is that you are fighting over isn't worth your life or theirs.  Learn from the father in this parable!  Learn from Jesus himself!  Forgive totally and completely so that you can embrace that person and feast with him or her forever in heaven!!! 
 
Prayer: Lord, thank you for running to us with your gifts of forgiveness and grace and for embracing us as your children every day.  Help us to accept your love, and move us to give that same love to others.  Amen.

 
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support group 1pm
Sat-  worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; basement reserved @1pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Sarah Cluver; 11- Alaina Heitgerd

Ushers-   Sun- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Lucille Luebke ; Clean up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- Jim Rahn; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Randy Sweet

Greeters- 8:30- Doug and Ruth Walters; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson

Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30-  Tim Linke; 11 -  Kailyn Blechle

Pianist- Sat- Kathy Barrow

 

Organist- Wed and Sun-  Rachel Fisher

Projectionists:  Sat- Bueltmann  8:30- McKenzie; 11- Lydia Miller
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YESTERDAY'S  BIBLE QUIZ:     Find the test to "prove' that a woman had committed adultery as found in scripture.

 

Numbers 5:11-31

 

Read it sometime.  It's kinda crazy what they did.  You certainly didn't want to be guilty of adultery during that time.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What was the penalty for almost all sexual sins in the Old Testament?

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NEWS!!!! 

WHO'S INTERESTED IN A GUN CLUB AT ST. JOHN'S AFTER EASTER??

I have been wanting to start a gun club at St. John's for quite some time.   

1. I'd like it to at least start out on an introductory/educational level to learnt he basics of gun safety and handling. 

 

2. I'd also like it to include everyone: men and women, boys and girls. 

 

3. I would like to have an organizational meeting with all who are interested next Thursday at 7pm!! 

 

4. The first 15 minutes of our gatherings would be devotion/Bible study time.

 

5. Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.

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HOW MUCH DO YOU ACTUALLY KNOW ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LUTHERAN?

How did it start?

Who is Martin Luther?

Why are there so many different Lutheran denominations? 

Why am I Lutheran?

What do Lutherans believe about:

Angels

Demons

ghosts

heaven

hell

 politics

 guns

death penalty

etc..........

 

If you want to know then mark your calendars for the first Wednesday after Easter at 7pm to be at church!!

 

We are going to begin a class called "Lutheranism 101", which I would say is like the advanced class after confirmation. 

 

Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.

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SIGN UP FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS!!

The photographer will be here March 16-19.  Sign up after worship or online through the church website www.stjohnswarrenton.com  Go to the website and click on the text link to the photographer's scheduling site.  For assistance or questions contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070.

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SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILLIES!

A sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex.  Sign your name and if in memory of someone or for a special occasion.  Price is $14.50 each.  You will be able to take them home after Easter Services.

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LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR STARTING TOMORROW FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND ST. JOHN'S MEMBERS!!!  OPEN REGISTRATION FOR EVERYONE STARTS APRIL 1.

Registration forms are available from Little Lambs or the church office.  All registration forms must accompany the $45 nonrefundable registration fee.  Children should be 3 or 4 by August 1.  For more info talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier.

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SATURDAY PIANIST NEEDED

We could use another pianist on Saturday night since Tim and Kathleen Sherman have moved to Wentzville and transferred their membership there.  Please let me know if you or someone you know is available one Saturday a month.  You get paid.

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PLEASE SUPPORT LITERACY IN WARREN COUNTY!!

Warren County Literacy Inc. (of which I am a member and on the board along with Allan Dreyer)  is going to be giving away 70 bookcases stocked with books in April to children who are in the head Start Program in Warren County.  This is the fifth year for this wonderful event.  What we need is people to sponsor a bookcase for $50.  If you are able and willing, please reply to this email or call/text at 636-359-1961.  Make checks payable to Warren County Literacy Inc.   The ceremony at which the kids get their bookcases is on Sunday, April 10 at 2pm at Wright City Middle School.
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LENT DINNERS ARE EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING LENT AT 5:30!!

Over the last many, many years your Jr. and Sr. high youth and their parents (mostly their parents) have been serving dinner on Wednesday nights during Lent.  While this is a good way for the youth and their parents to serve and give back to the congregation, it is also supposed to be a way for them to raise money for their service projects and trips. 
 
Unfortunately over the past several years, they have barely broken even on these dinners.  The parents usually donate the desserts and even much of the other food out of their own pockets.  Without that the youth would probably lose money. 
 
It is especially important that they make money this year, as they will need all they can get to make their goal for the National Youth Gathering in new Orleans.
 
I want to encourage you all to attend these dinners, and, while there is no set price per person for these dinners, a generous free will offering is strongly encouraged!! 
 
Below is the Menu for each week:
 
March 9-
pasta
salad
rolls
desserts
 
March 16-
Fried Chicken
potatoes
corn
rolls
desserts
 
 
As always, thank you for your continued support of the future of Christianity!!!

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 DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING THIS DAILY EMAIL?

If you know of someone who isn't currently receiving my daily emails but would like to, please reply to this email with their email address and I will add them to the list.  THANK YOU!

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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MARCH IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL!! 

 

(Remember this is for the poor and needy children of our community and county that often receive two breakfast and lunch at school, and have very little or no food at home.)

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GENERAL PRAYERS:

For PAT MANESS, a former member of St. John's and friend to many, who is hospitalized with severe leg troubles.

 

For SHARON GARRETT a friend to some at St. John's, and soon-to-be member, who fell and broke both of her ankles and is recovering at Delmar Gardens, O'Fallon.

 

For DON BRAZEE who is hospitalized with pneumonia and other complication from a tick bourne illness.  They have decided to take on a totally different course of treatment that seems to be working better so far.

 

For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, who has been diagnosed with childhood leukemia.

 

For PASTOR MCCRACKEN, from Trinity in Troy, who is on a two month leave to heal from cancer treatments.

 

For PASTOR PIPER, from St. Paul, New Melle, as he recovers from a heart attack he had while running a 5K in Florida.

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.

 

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Daily Email: Wednesday, March 2, 2016

DEVOTION:  2 Corinthians 5:16-21   English Standard Version (ESV)¹⁶ From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. ¹⁷ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.^[a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. ¹⁸ All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; ¹⁹ that is, in Christ God was reconciling^[b] the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. ²⁰ Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. ²¹ For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 
 
Reconciliation is a hard thing to accomplish, but it is the most gratifying, most satisfying, most God pleasing thing there is in this whole world.  Reconciliation is what God wants for our relationship with him and our relationships with one another. 
 
Let me repeat that....  GOD WANTS RECONCILIATION!!!  He doesn't want revenge.  He doesn't want you to simply get your way no matter what the cost.  He doesn't want bitterness and resentment until the cows come home.  HE WANTS RECONCILIATION!!!! 
 
That reconciliation is not only possible through Christ.  In our relationship with God it is CERTAIN in Christ.  We ARE a new creation!  It's not that we will become a new creation when we die and go to heaven.  We already ARE new creations if we are in Christ! 
 
So, just like Paul implored the Corinthians, so I implore you.  Be reconciled to God.  Whatever sin is getting in the way, whatever pride, whatever embarrassment, whatever thoughts of revenge or bitterness, whatever is keeping you from reconciliation, surrender it!  Go to God and give it to Him. 
 
Just a reminder, that's one of the main reasons I am here.  I am here to hear your confession and to give you Christ's forgiveness!  I am here to help you reconcile with God and with each other!  I have had A LOT of training in reconciliation and know what it takes. 
 
The first and most important thing that it takes is a willing heart.  So I pray that God the Holy Spirit makes you willing to be reconciled to Him and to everyone else. 
 
Prayer: Lord, thank you for making us a new creation in Christ!  Give us minds and hearts that are always willing to be reconciled, knowing that you alone are the one that makes it possible and makes us able.  Amen.
 
 

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CALENDAR:
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir practice 7:15
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support group
Sat-  worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; basement reserved @1pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- Wed- Jacob Cluver 8:30- Sarah Cluver; 11- Alaina Heitgerd

Ushers-   Wed- Figura Family Sun- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Lucille Luebke ; Clean up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- Jim Rahn; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Randy Sweet

Greeters- 8:30- Doug and Ruth Walters; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson

Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30-  Tim Linke; 11 -  Kailyn Blechle

Pianist- Sat- Kathy Barrow

 

Organist- Wed and Sun-  Rachel Fisher

Projectionists:  Sat- Bueltmann  8:30- McKenzie; 11- Lydia Miller
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YESTERDAY'S  BIBLE QUIZ:    What must a man do if he seduces a virgin that he is not married to and sleeps with her even if the father refuses to let her marry him?  He had to pay a dowry price (50 shekels of silver) in fact , he often had to pay a double dowry to make her a more desirable bride.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Find the test to "prove' that a woman had committed adultery as found in scripture.

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NEWS!!!! 

TONIGHT IS GOING TO BE FANTASTIC!!

Taco bar for Dinner @ 5:30!!  (Free will offering is strongly encouraged to support our youth!!!)

 

Learning more about our relationship with God through the book of Job at 6:30!!

 

What could be better than that?  Come out and partake of God's goodness!!!

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SIGN UP FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS!!

The photographer will be here March 16-19.  Sign up after worship or online through the church website www.stjohnswarrenton.com  Go to the website and click on the text link to the photographer's scheduling site.  For assistance or questions contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070.

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SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILLIES!

A sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex.  Sign your name and if in memory of someone or for a special occasion.  Price is $14.50 each.  You will be able to take them home after Easter Services.

_________________________________________________________________________

LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR STARTING TOMORROW FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND ST. JOHN'S MEMBERS!!!  OPEN REGISTRATION FOR EVERYONE STARTS APRIL 1.

Registration forms are available from Little Lambs or the church office.  All registration forms must accompany the $45 nonrefundable registration fee.  Children should be 3 or 4 by August 1.  For more info talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier.

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SATURDAY PIANIST NEEDED

We could use another pianist on Saturday night since Tim and Kathleen Sherman have moved to Wentzville and transferred their membership there.  Please let me know if you or someone you know is available one Saturday a month.  You get paid.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE SUPPORT LITERACY IN WARREN COUNTY!!

Warren County Literacy Inc. (of which I am a member and on the board along with Allan Dreyer)  is going to be giving away 70 bookcases stocked with books in April to children who are in the head Start Program in Warren County.  This is the fifth year for this wonderful event.  What we need is people to sponsor a bookcase for $50.  If you are able and willing, please reply to this email or call/text at 636-359-1961.  Make checks payable to Warren County Literacy Inc.   The ceremony at which the kids get their bookcases is on Sunday, April 10 at 2pm at Wright City Middle School.
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LENT DINNERS ARE EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING LENT AT 5:30!!

Over the last many, many years your Jr. and Sr. high youth and their parents (mostly their parents) have been serving dinner on Wednesday nights during Lent.  While this is a good way for the youth and their parents to serve and give back to the congregation, it is also supposed to be a way for them to raise money for their service projects and trips. 
 
Unfortunately over the past several years, they have barely broken even on these dinners.  The parents usually donate the desserts and even much of the other food out of their own pockets.  Without that the youth would probably lose money. 
 
It is especially important that they make money this year, as they will need all they can get to make their goal for the National Youth Gathering in new Orleans.
 
I want to encourage you all to attend these dinners, and, while there is no set price per person for these dinners, a generous free will offering is strongly encouraged!! 
 
Below is the Menu for each week:
 

 
March 2-
taco bar w/all the fixings
desserts
 
March 9-
pasta
salad
rolls
desserts
 
March 16-
Fried Chicken
potatoes
corn
rolls
desserts
 
 
As always, thank you for your continued support of the future of Christianity!!!

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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MARCH IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL!! 

 

(Remember this is for the poor and needy children of our community and county that often receive two breakfast and lunch at school, and have very little or no food at home.)

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GENERAL PRAYERS:

For PAT MANESS, a former member of St. John's and friend to many, who is hospitalized with severe leg troubles.

 

For SHARON GARRETT a friend to some at St. John's, and soon-to-be member, who fell and broke both of her ankles and is recovering at Delmar Gardens, O'Fallon.

 

For DON BRAZEE who continues to recover from a tick bourn illness that came on very gradually and has caused severe swelling and water retention  which has caused him to be so weak that he can't stand on his own.

 

For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, who has been diagnosed with childhood leukemia.

 

For PASTOR MCCRACKEN, from Trinity in Troy, who is on a two month leave to heal from cancer treatments.

 

For PASTOR PIPER, from St. Paul, New Melle, as he recovers from a heart attack he had while running a 5K in Florida.

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.

 

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