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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD September 9, 2016 Mission Mondays: International Student Ministry - St. Louis The International Student Ministry - St. Louis, has meaningful conversations with about 75 internationals every week that do not know the promises of Jesus. The board, volunteers and small staff of ISM know that as they share themselves, they share Christ. They are always ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within us. Read more. . .   Back Pack Blessings! In August, more than 20 New American youngsters came to the CFNA Peace Center to receive book bags filled with school supplies. All of them are members of refugee families from Afghanistan, Nepal, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Nigeria and more. Each was thrilled to not only receive the book bags, but to meet their CFNA tutors as well.  Read more . . .   Search for Assistant to the President for Lutheran Church Extension Fund The Missouri District has begun a process to search for a new Assistant to the President for Lutheran Church Extension Fund. What we are looking for is an individual with a strong business acumen coupled with a strong servant heart for the ministry of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The staff member would work collaboratively with the Missouri District staff and with the national Lutheran Church Extension Fund offices. The person would assist congregations in the investment and loan process and promotion of LCEF services. There would be regular travel within the state of Missouri to meet with congregational staff and leaders regarding LCEF resources. This position is accountable to the President of the Missouri District. Those who are interested should contact Michelle Christ ( michelle.christ@mo.lcms.org) to request a copy of the position description or to submit a resume and three references by September 30, 2016.    Salt and Light Taken from the Septembr 2016 LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission Newsletter Contributed by Rev. Todd Kollbaum, Director, LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission In his "Theological Statement for Mission in the 21st Century," LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison states, "Where the Holy Trinity is present via the Gospel and received in faith, there cannot but be Witness (martyria), Mercy (diakonia), Life Together (koinonia). These three reflect God's very being as Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, and they encompass His holy and gracious will for all in Christ Jesus — namely that all come to believe in and bear witness to Christ, reflect divine compassion and live together in forgiveness, love and joy in the Church (AC I). Read more . . .   Missouri District Annual Report on the Way Last December was the final printed version of The Voice of Missouri. We have tried to expand our electronic communications through the weekly versions of The Voice and President Hagan's Encourage. However, we determined that we wanted to provide the congregations and their members with an Annual Report summarizing the work of the Missouri District in the last year. This report will be sent to those who formerly received The Voice of Missouri. It will also be available online. Please watch for your copy of the Annual Report in the coming days. We hope that it will provide you with helpful information about the district's critical targets and finances, but also inspiring stories about missions across the district and plans for the future."    Announcements/Other News The Missouri District will be offering five conferences this fall to support our congregations and lay leaders. The purpose of the conference will be to encourage, equip and connect volunteers in our congregations through practical presentations, partnerships and networking.  Five dates & locations across the district! A wide variety of breakout sessions! Join us for a wide variety of interesting topics to assist your congregation and its leaders. All location times are 8:00 a.m. – Noon and registration is only $10 per person. Click on the date/location below for more information and to register. Locations: Saturday, September 17 Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson Saturday, September 24 Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wentzille Saturday, October 1 Alive in Christ Lutheran Church in Columbia Saturday, October 8 Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs (North Campus) Saturday, November 12 Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield Grace Place Wellness Church Worker Retreat October 17-21, Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale MO The Missouri District is partnering with Grace Place Wellness to host a retreat for active church workers. It will be held at Big Cedar Lodge on Oct. 17 – 21, 2016. The 5-day, 4-night retreat will be held at Big Cedar Lodge, a grand wilderness resort, reminiscent of lavish, turn-of-the-century Adirondack hunting lodges, but with all the modern conveniences. The only cost for the participants is a $250 registration fee and transportation to and from the retreat facility. Meals and lodging included. There are seven spots open so first come, first serve. CLICK HERE to register. 2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference District Pastors will meet at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach on October 31 - November 1 for the Missouri District Pastors' conference "God's Gift of Marriage in Troubled Times." CLICK HERE for more information and to register. Christian Friends of New Americans' GOLF BENEFIT Tuesday, October 11, 2016 #1 Norwood Hills Country Club Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121 Church worker discounts available. Gift your favorite church worker! Click here for more information.   Lutheran Prayer Breakfast The Missouri District is partnering with a number of Lutheran agencies to sponsor this year's Lutheran Prayer Breakfast. The speaker this year will be Rev. Walt Wangerin Jr. The breakfast will be held October 12 from 7:00-9:00 a.m. at Orlando Events and Conference Center. Cost is $25 per person. Payment options include - send note including your name (and the names of any guests) along with your check to: The Lutheran Prayer Breakfast, c/o Angie Sutton at Lutheran Senior Services, 1150 Hanley Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63144. Make check payable to Lutheran Senior Services. Or contact Angie Sutton at 314.262.8217 or Angie.Sutton@LSSLiving.org to make your reservation and arrange for payment. Missouri District Junior High Fall Retreat Rescued October 28 - 30 The Missouri District Lutheran Jr High Retreat is returning this fall around the theme, "Rescued". Our focus this year is on baptism and the blessings we receive from this awesome gift of God. Our presenter & worship leader is Rev. Joel Beyer, the pastor at Community Lutheran Church near San Diego, CA. And……The Relentless Project is returning to provide our music! CLICK HERE for more information and to register! Missouri District Mission Summit – Save the Date – June 3, 2017 The Missouri District will be hosting a Mission Summit next year at Concordia Seminary in partnership with LCMS Office of National Mission, Concordia Seminary, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Lutheran Church Extension Fund and Send Me St. Louis. The summit will feature Lutheran Hour Speaker, Rev. Greg Seltz presenting the keynote address. There will also be practical sessions and inspirational presentations to equip congregational leaders for reaching out to their community. Mark your calendars and plan to be there! Music at St. Paul's Presents: "Hymn Festival" Music at St. Paul's invites you to a Hymn Festival on Sunday, September 25, 4 p.m. featuring Organist Kevin Hildebrand, Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.. Hildebrand will play St. Paul's recently renovated and expanded Martin Ott Pipe Organ, Opus 28. He will be accompanied by St. Paul's choirs and instrumentalists. Click here for more information. Mid-Missouri Lutheran Hospital Ministry Scheduled to be a patient in a Columbia hospital? There are seven hospitals in Columbia where patients from central Missouri, throughout the state, and surrounding states come for medical treatment. In some circumstances pastors cannot come to Columbia for a pastoral visit with their member. That is why the Mid-Missouri Lutheran Hospital Ministry was formed in 1975,and has called Rev. Richard Ingmire to serve as chaplain to Lutheran patients at these hospitals. Pastors and patients may contact Chaplain Ingmire in advance of the hospital stay at 573-231-1424 (cell), or by email ingmire67@hotmail.com, or register as Lutheran when admitted to the hospital. Chaplain Ingmire will visit you with pastoral care. District and Church Events            ( E2 Encourage and Equip Conferences,  2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference and  Junior High Retreats: Fall 2016 & Spring 2017)  Installations and Ordinations Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations LCMS Missouri District News              Obituaries

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Correction on Prayer request for Hargrove family

It is Dave's brother IN LAW.  Sorry for the confusion.  Peace be with all who mourn.

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Date: 2016/09/08 5:40 PM (GMT-06:00)
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Please pray for the Hargrove family as Dave's brother, Ron McDaniel passed away last night. Thank you. 

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Prayer request for Hargrove family

Please pray for the Hargrove family as Dave's brother, Ron McDaniel passed away last night. Thank you. 

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Daily Email: Thursday, September 8, 2016

DEVOTION:  Luke 15:1-10 (ESV)
 
"The Parable of the Lost Sheep"

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: ⁴ "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? ⁵ And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. ⁶ And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' ⁷ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
 
"The Parable of the Lost Coin"
⁸ "Or what woman, having ten silver coins,^[a] if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? ⁹ And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' ¹⁰ Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
 
 
I pray that you realize that Jesus isn't talking about a lost sheep or a lost coin in this passage.  He is talking about people, lost people.  He may even be talking about you. 
 
Most people don't even know that they're lost.  For others, it takes a long time and a lot of struggle, pain, and hopelessness before they realize it. 
 
If you are reading this, chances are that you are not lost, but on the off chance that you are reading this at a time in your life when you feel lost, or when everything in your life is out of control and you don't know which way or where to turn, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS!  JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!!!
 
If you're looking for peace look no further than Jesus who is the author and provider of true and real peace.  If you're looking for security, don't look to money or things, they can be taken away in an instant.  Look to Jesus, who secures you all the way to eternity. 
 
If you're looking for true love, don't look for it in meaningless sex, or in people who can't commit to anything, look for Christ who is committed to you forever.  He has shown you what true love is through His suffering, death, and resurrection!
 
Do you want to be found?  Do you want to be that sheep that the shepherd carried on his shoulders and celebrated?  Do you want to be that coin that the woman found and called all of her friends about?   Turn around!  Turn away from the darkness, from the emptiness and turn to the Light and the peace that is Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior!  Repent and believe the good news that Jesus suffered, died, and rose again all FOR YOU!  Christ is risen!  HE IS RISEN INDEED!  Alleluia!
 
Prayer:  You are the seeker and savior of the lost.  Seek and save them through me.  Amen.
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 6;  Lutheranism 101

Sat- Worship 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; NYG Celebration Day and RALLY DAY!!; Elders Meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher  11- Hannah Johnson

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

Altar-  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Jim Rahn;  8:30- Roy Bohning;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Dave and Linda Callies;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Jim Rahn  8:30- YOUTH; 11- YOUTH

Piano- Sat- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; 8:30- McKenzie

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zadok and why are his descendants so important?  Ill' leave this up one more day.  I need some folks to answer... anyone??  Buehler?? 

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NEWS!!!! 

 

RALLY DAY AND NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING CELEBRATION IS THIS SUNDAY!!!!

All youth 3-18 years old should be at church!! 

 

It is a new start to the Sunday school year!  All kids who come to Sunday school will receive a new book, meet their Sunday school teachers.  and play some games!!

 

The youth and parents who went to the National Youth Gathering will share their experiences at the sermon time, read the readings and be the ushers. 

 

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE THERE!!

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SCRIP ORDERS DUE THIS MORNING (Tuesday)!!!  Call the church office by 9am to get your orders in!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

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OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!! 

Where?  St. John's

What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!

When?  4-10pm on October 1

What is needed?  There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen!  Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.  

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REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!!  DEADLINE IS NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16!!

Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.

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MEIDCARE FOR CAREGIVERS SEMINAR IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:30PM!

Are  you taking care of a loved one?  Is it in your future?  This workshop will help you prepare , from what to gather, how to store information, and how to avoid burning out.  Drinks and sandwiches to follow.  Call 456-2888 to make a reservation.

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PREGNANCY CENTER PLANNING MEETING TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF OPENING A PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER IN WARRENTON WILL BE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7PM AT FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK 1022 N. Hwy 47 in Warrenton!  Everyone is invited to attend. 

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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm! 

Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888.  Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

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DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER?  IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!

Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card  number at www.kroger.com/communityawards.  Register today!

 

LITTLE LAMBS ALSO WANTS TO THANK ALL WHO DONATED TO HELP THEM GET THEIR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!! 

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

 

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GENERAL PRAYER

For BETTY TAMELER as she heals from two fractured and compressed vertebrae.

 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF TYLER ROMAKER, as he is laid to rest today, he is not a member, but his family and he are good friends of a lot of folks at St. John's.

 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE BEAIRD FAMILY, as they were in a terrible car accident on Monday, two kids ages 13 and 7 were killed and both parents are in serious condition.  They are not members, but are good friends of many in the congregation.  Gus was friends with Gavin, the boy who died.

 

For PAM BUELTMANN who fell and broke her hip on Saturday and is recovering at the hospital.

 

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues.  She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.

 

For KATHY FISCHER who is recovering from heart surgery at home.

 

For THE THOUSANDS IN LOUISIANA DEALING WITH FLOODING AND THE THOUSANDS IN CALIFORNIA DEALING WITH FIRES.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer.  She is at home.

 

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident.  He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.

 

For BOB RUHL, who is recovering from heart surgery and infections at New Florence Care Center for the next month.

  

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.   

 

 

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2 things coming up for all men: Please reply accordingly

1. Men's breakfast is next Saturday, Sept. 17.  Make plans to attend.  There will be a lock in the night before, so I may need help cooking and cleaning that morning.  We'll be making breakfast for the lock in attendees too. 
 
Please let me know if you are going to be there and if you can help!
 
 
 
2. The men's retreat is just two and a half weeks away.  YOU SHOULD GO! 
When? Friday, Sept. 23 at 6:30-Sunday, Sept 25 at 10:30am
Where?  Si Colburn Group Camp at Mark Twain Lake, near Perry, MO
How much?  $45 if you're not golfing, and $80 if you are. 
 
Schedule:
Friday- Arrive, eat supper, have Bible study, sit by the campfire, tell stories, and have a beer
Saturday- Breakfast, Morning events (fishing, golfing, hiking, shooting, biking, or sleeping), (sack lunch provided), Afternoon Bible study, nap, supper, evening Bible study
Sunday- Breakfast, worship, go home
 
Please register TODAY at www.t3mensretreat.org 

One more prayer request

 Please pray for BETTY TAMELER as she is healing from two broken vertebrae.

Daily Email: Wednesday, September 7, 2016

DEVOTION:  Ezekiel 34:11-24     English Standard Version (ESV)
 
"The Lord God Will Seek Them Out"
 
¹¹ "For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. ¹² As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. ¹³ And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country. ¹⁴ I will feed them with good pasture, and on the mountain heights of Israel shall be their grazing land. There they shall lie down in good grazing land, and on rich pasture they shall feed on the mountains of Israel. ¹⁵ I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I myself will make them lie down, declares the Lord God. ¹⁶ I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy.^[a] I will feed them in justice.
¹⁷ "As for you, my flock, thus says the Lord God: Behold, I judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and male goats. ¹⁸ Is it not enough for you to feed on the good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest of your pasture; and to drink of clear water, that you must muddy the rest of the water with your feet? ¹⁹ And must my sheep eat what you have trodden with your feet, and drink what you have muddied with your feet?
²⁰ "Therefore, thus says the Lord God to them: Behold, I, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. ²¹ Because you push with side and shoulder, and thrust at all the weak with your horns, till you have scattered them abroad, ²² I will rescue^[b] my flock; they shall no longer be a prey. And I will judge between sheep and sheep. ²³ And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. ²⁴ And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them. I am the Lord; I have spoken.
 
 
This reading is very clear about who does the shepherding, feeds, makes the sheep lie down, seeks the lost, brings back the strayed, and binds up the wounded.   It's God!  It's the heavenly Father.  It's the Son.  It's the Holy Spirit.   It's not us.  All we can do is get in the way. 
 
And we most certainly do get in the way.  We get in the way of the Holy Spirit when we judge (and by judge I mean make ourselves out to be better than them) those who have strayed.  Ezekiel says it this way, "Is it not enough for you to feed on good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest of your pasture and to drink of clear water, that you must muddy the rest of the water with your feet?" ".  "You push with side and shoulder, and thrust at the weak with your horns, till you have scattered them abroad." 
 
When we put restrictions and force the law on people, that we ourselves can't keep, we become hypocrites and self righteous and cloud people's vision of a loving and forgiving God.  When we look down our noses at people just because they sin differently than we do we get in God's way.  When we, as a church, separate ourselves from the world, and refuse to acknowledge our own sin, people will not want to be a part of us. 
 
We need to realize that the Lord is the one who seeks and saves the lost.  He searches us out.  He claims us as His own.  He forgives us and gives us new life.  He loves us to the end no matter how sinful we may become. 
 
Do you want people to come back to church?  Then simply love them!  Love them till your patience wears out and then love them some more!  Love them with Christ's love, not your own!  Forgive them!  Be reconciled with them! 
 
Prayer: Lord, get me out of your way and find those who are lost.  Bring them back to church and fill up our sanctuary.  Help us to love
the lost and to rejoice when you find them!  Amen.
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CALENDAR

Wed- Choir 7pm

Thurs- Karate 6;  Lutheranism 101

Sat- Worship 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; NYG Celebration Day and RALLY DAY!!; Elders Meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher  11- Hannah Johnson

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

Altar-  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Jim Rahn;  8:30- Roy Bohning;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Dave and Linda Callies;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Jim Rahn  8:30- YOUTH; 11- YOUTH

Piano- Sat- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; 8:30- McKenzie

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LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: Who wrote the book of Lamentations? Jeremiah

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zadok and why are his descendants so important?

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SERMONS FROM 8/28 and 9/4  WATCH AND SHARE!!  GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT!!

https://youtu.be/xgHcH-2gavo

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFPXFB81do&feature=youtu.be

 

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NEWS!!!! 

 

RALLY DAY AND NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING CELEBRATION IS THIS SUNDAY!!!!

All youth 3-18 years old should be at church!! 

 

It is a new start to the Sunday school year!  All kids who come to Sunday school will receive a new book, meet their Sunday school teachers.  and play some games!!

 

The youth and parents who went to the National Youth Gathering will share their experiences at the sermon time, read the readings and be the ushers. 

 

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE THERE!!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS DUE THIS MORNING (Tuesday)!!!  Call the church office by 9am to get your orders in!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

 __________________________________________________________________________________

OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!! 

Where?  St. John's

What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!

When?  4-10pm on October 1

What is needed?  There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen!  Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.  

_____________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!!  DEADLINE IS NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16!!

Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

MEIDCARE FOR CAREGIVERS SEMINAR IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:30PM!

Are  you taking care of a loved one?  Is it in your future?  This workshop will help you prepare , from what to gather, how to store information, and how to avoid burning out.  Drinks and sandwiches to follow.  Call 456-2888 to make a reservation.

_____________________________________________________________________

PREGNANCY CENTER PLANNING MEETING TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF OPENING A PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER IN WARRENTON WILL BE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7PM AT FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK 1022 N. Hwy 47 in Warrenton!  Everyone is invited to attend. 

___________________________________________________________________

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm! 

Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888.  Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

____________________________________________________________________

DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER?  IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!

Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card  number at www.kroger.com/communityawards.  Register today!

 

LITTLE LAMBS ALSO WANTS TO THANK ALL WHO DONATED TO HELP THEM GET THEIR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!! 

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

 

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GENERAL PRAYER

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF TYLER ROMAKER, as he is laid to rest today, he is not a member, but his family and he are good friends of a lot of folks at St. John's.

 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE BEAIRD FAMILY, as they were in a terrible car accident on Monday, two kids ages 13 and 7 were killed and both parents are in serious condition.  They are not members, but are good friends of many in the congregation.  Gus was friends with Gavin, the boy who died.

 

For PAM BUELTMANN who fell and broke her hip on Saturday and is recovering at the hospital.

 

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues.  She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.

 

For KATHY FISCHER who is recovering from heart surgery at home.

 

For THE THOUSANDS IN LOUISIANA DEALING WITH FLOODING AND THE THOUSANDS IN CALIFORNIA DEALING WITH FIRES.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer.  She is at home.

 

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident.  He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.

 

For BOB RUHL, who is recovering from heart surgery and infections at New Florence Care Center for the next month.

  

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.   

 

 

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Another prayer request

Please pray for the family and friends of the BEAIRD FAMILY.  Two kids, Gavin (13) and Chloe (7) were killed.  Both mother and father were very badly injured. 
 
Below are the details: 

Two Warrenton youths were killed and their parents were seriously injured in a five car accident on Interstate 70 in the Blue Springs area in Jackson County, Monday.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reports that 7 year old Chloe Beaird and 13 year old Gavin Beaird were killed in the accident.  They were passengers in a car being driven by 39 year old David Beaird, who was seriously injured, along with another passenger, 37 year old Jennifer Beaird.

The patrol says David Beaird was going eastbound on Interstate 70 when his car was hit in the rear by another vehicle being driven by James Green from Odessa. Green's vehicle then struck a third car which in turn collided with two other vehicles.

Prayer request

 Please pray for the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF TYLER ROMAKER.  Although he and his family are members at Holy Rosary, he was a friend to many at St. John's. 

Daily Email: Tuesday, September 6, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 119:169-176  English Standard Version (ESV)

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
    give me understanding according to your word!
¹⁷⁰ Let my plea come before you;
    deliver me according to your word.
¹⁷¹ My lips will pour forth praise,
    for you teach me your statutes.
¹⁷² My tongue will sing of your word,
    for all your commandments are right.
¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have chosen your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation, O Lord,
    and your law is my delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live and praise you,
    and let your rules help me.
¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
    for I do not forget your commandments.

 

 

This past weekend we heard the news that the remains of Jacob Wetterling, a boy in my home state who went missing in August of 1989, had been found.  Although he had been missing for nearly three decades, his parents never gave up hope, never stopped searching, always kept their porch light on, and kept loving their son even though he was lost. 

 

It reminded me of another person who does the same thing for us all.  JESUS!!!  He never stops searching for the lost.  He employs us, mere sinful humans that we are, to search for the lost as well.  The Holy Spirit moves us to have the same heart that he does so that we may love the lost like he does. 

 
I know I have the Holy Spirit in me, because he continually gives me a heart for the lost and for those who have strayed away from Him.  If the Holy Spirit was not in me, I would care nothing for those who care nothing for the Lord or for those who have lost their way.  But I do. 
 
Our Lord Jesus did too!  He spent most of his time among the lost.  He loved the lost.  He healed them.  He preached the good news to them.  He forgave their sins. 
 
The church exists to do the same thing.  We are, as Paul puts "the body of Christ", or "ambassadors for Christ".  He makes his appeal to souls through us.  He shows His love to sinners through us.   He allows us to experience the joy and satisfaction of using our voices, our abilities, and our very lives to seek and save the lost! 
 
Don't ever forget why god made you a member of St. John's!  He made you a member so that you could do His will among the members, but more importantly, out in the community among sinners.   So do it!  Love sinners!  Care for them!  Share the good news of Jesus' forgiveness and peace with them!  That's why your here!  Do it and you'll find the satisfaction and purpose you so desire! 
 
Prayer:  Lord,, put me to work in your kingdom finding your lost sheep!  Amen.
 

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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- Choir 7pm

Thurs- Karate 6;  Lutheranism 101

Sat- Worship 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; NYG Celebration Day and RALLY DAY!!; Elders Meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher  11- Hannah Johnson

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

Altar-  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Jim Rahn;  8:30- Roy Bohning;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Dave and Linda Callies;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Jim Rahn  8:30- YOUTH; 11- YOUTH

Piano- Sat- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; 8:30- McKenzie

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LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: Who wrote the book of Lamentations? Jeremiah

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Zadok and why are his descendants so important?

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SERMONS FROM 8/28 and 9/4  WATCH AND SHARE!!  GET THE GOOD NEWS OUT!!

https://youtu.be/xgHcH-2gavo

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFPXFB81do&feature=youtu.be

 

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NEWS!!!! 

 

RALLY DAY AND NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING CELEBRATION IS THIS SUNDAY!!!!

All youth 3-18 years old should be at church!! 

 

It is a new start to the Sunday school year!  All kids who come to Sunday school will receive a new book, meet their Sunday school teachers.  and play some games!!

 

The youth and parents who went to the National Youth Gathering will share their experiences at the sermon time, read the readings and be the ushers. 

 

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE THERE!!

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SCRIP ORDERS DUE THIS MORNING (Tuesday)!!!  Call the church office by 9am to get your orders in!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

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OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!! 

Where?  St. John's

What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!

When?  4-10pm on October 1

What is needed?  There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen!  Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.  

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REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!!  DEADLINE IS NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16!!

Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.

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MEIDCARE FOR CAREGIVERS SEMINAR IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:30PM!

Are  you taking care of a loved one?  Is it in your future?  This workshop will help you prepare , from what to gather, how to store information, and how to avoid burning out.  Drinks and sandwiches to follow.  Call 456-2888 to make a reservation.

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PREGNANCY CENTER PLANNING MEETING TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF OPENING A PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER IN WARRENTON WILL BE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7PM AT FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK 1022 N. Hwy 47 in Warrenton!  Everyone is invited to attend. 

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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm! 

Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888.  Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

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DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER?  IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!

Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card  number at www.kroger.com/communityawards.  Register today!

 

LITTLE LAMBS ALSO WANTS TO THANK ALL WHO DONATED TO HELP THEM GET THEIR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!! 

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

 

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GENERAL PRAYER ]

For PAM BUELTMANN who fell and broke her hip on Saturday and is recovering at the hospital today.

 

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues.  She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.

 

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.

 

For KATHY FISCHER who is recovering from heart surgery at home.

 

For THE THOUSANDS IN LOUISIANA DEALING WITH FLOODING AND THE THOUSANDS IN CALIFORNIA DEALING WITH FIRES.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer.  She is at home.

 

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident.  He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.

 

For BOB RUHL, who is recovering from heart surgery and infections at New Florence Care Center for the next month.

  

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now.