Daily Email: Tuesday, Nov 22, 2016

DEVOTION: Isaiah 2:1-5 (ESV)

"The Mountain of the Lord"

2 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.

² It shall come to pass in the latter days
    that the mountain of the house of the Lord
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
    and shall be lifted up above the hills;
and all the nations shall flow to it,
³     and many peoples shall come, and say:
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
    to the house of the God of Jacob,
that he may teach us his ways
    and that we may walk in his paths."
For out of Zion shall go forth the law,^[a]
    and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
⁴ He shall judge between the nations,
    and shall decide disputes for many peoples;
and they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
    and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
    neither shall they learn war anymore.

⁵ O house of Jacob,
    come, let us walk
    in the light of the Lord.

I can't wait for that day.  All the bickering, fighting, bullying, favoritism, and the list goes on wears me, and I am sure you, OUT.  I can't imagine how worn out someone in their 80s or 90s is.  There are people out there who are actively at war with the police who are just trying to serve and protect.  There are others who want to kill me and you out there in the world simply because we are Christians.  They would just as soon kills us as try to talk to us.  There are still others, kids, who are so depressed and discouraged because the bullying they are suffering that they are considering suicide because of it, and some of them have succeeded in killing themselves. 

There will come a day when all of this will stop.  What a glorious day this will be.  The day of the Lord can't come soon enough for us, but God is being patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish but all to come to a knowledge of the truth. 

So until that day, you need to be God's hands and feet and mouth to give people that knowledge of the truth.  You need to make sure people know about Jesus, either by telling them yourself or by bringing them to someone and somewhere that can. 

In the meantime, look forward to that day with joyful expectation and peace.  Look with joy to the day when we will all beat our swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks! 

Let us pray:  Lord, make me an instrument of the Truth, of Jesus, so that the whole number of people will know about you so you can restore all things.  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2; LL sharing meal 11

Wed- Oak Pointe worship 10:30; worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgiving Day

Fri- Church office closed
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Christmas decorating noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Nova Luebke  8:30- Kalene Masters  11- Lydia Miller

Ushers- Wed- Dave Winter, Scott Schulze, Larry Schulze,  Gary Scott; Sun- Allan Dreyer. Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover

Altar-  Wed- Set up- Lucille Luebke, Clean up Lois Boeger; Sat and Sun Set up- Terry McKenzie Clean Up: Cheryl Bettlach 

Elders-  Wed- Randy Sweet; Sat- Randy Fischer 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Don and Donna Sherman;  11- Charlie and Lynn Figura

Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Stephanie Owenby

Piano- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Fischer; Sun- Schaumberg
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TODAY'S  QUIZ:  Who was Stephen?

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NEWS!!!! 

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY AT 7PM!!  BE THERE!

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WEDNESDAY ADVENT FRIED CHICKEN DINNERS AND WORSHIP BEGIN NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30!!

Supper 5:30-6:30

Worship 6:30

1.  Bring a side dish or salad and a dessert to share when it is your week to do so. 

2. If it's not your week to bring food, just come and enjoy supper with your brothers and sisters in Christ

3. Stay for worship and hear what John the Baptist has to say about Jesus!

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VOTER'S MEETING RESULTS

Here are the major things that were voted on yesterday.

1. The congregation voted to give this year's missionary support to Pastor Micah and Deaconness Dorothy Glenn who are missionaries at large in Ferguson.

2. The board of education recommended and the voters approved a reduction in force which will end the DCE program and give Kelsey Overbeck six month's severance.

2. A total  budget of $240,657 that was put together with inputs from all boards and committees and organized by Alan Hofeldt was approved.  (Thanks to Alan Hofeldt for putting the budget together for us!)

3. The board of trustees recommended and voter's approved new facility use guidelines and prices.  (call the office if you have questions.)

4. New board members and officers were elected by acclamation and are Secretary- Patty Sweet; Bd of Stewardship- Kevin Luebke; Bd of outreach Karen Benton; Elders- Al Benton and Randy Sweet; Trustees- Paul Brockfeld and John Hoenig,

Those who are done with their terms of office are: John Hachtel, Don Turnure, John Farris, Marv Hendershot, Ruth Walters, Linda Callies, and Lil Winter.  WE THANK YOU  ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!

5. The voters approved a spending of memorials and saved money up to $5,000 on sound system and technology upgrades.

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AGAPE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT BOTH THE THRIFT STORE AND THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER!!

Hours are 8-4.  Call 456-4645 to volunteer!

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LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

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OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

_________________________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

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YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

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GENERAL PRAYER

For ERV YODER who has been sick for quite some time with stomach issues including a lot of nausea.  He has already had an endoscopy which didn't show anything and is having a colonoscopy sometime this week.

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WILMA WEIGLE as they are mourning her loss.

For BARB PERRICONE, who is at home recovering.

For JENNIFER HOELSCHER, who is hospitalized after surgery due to a blockage in her intestines.

For BUCK HAMPTON, hospitalized with pneumonia.

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For ARCIE POINTER, Cheri' Hofeldt's mom, who has been placed on hospice care.

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

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

 

For DENNIS PERREY, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.

 

Daily Email: Monday, Nov 21, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 122 (ESV)

"Let Us Go to the House of the Lord."

122 I was glad when they said to me,
    "Let us go to the house of the Lord!"
² Our feet have been standing
    within your gates, O Jerusalem!

³ Jerusalem—built as a city
    that is bound firmly together,
⁴ to which the tribes go up,
    the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed for^[a] Israel,
    to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
⁵ There thrones for judgment were set,
    the thrones of the house of David.

⁶ Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
    "May they be secure who love you!
⁷ Peace be within your walls
    and security within your towers!"
⁸ For my brothers and companions' sake
    I will say, "Peace be within you!"
⁹ For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
    I will seek your good.

What is the house of the Lord?  Where is it that David is speaking about today?  It is church!  That's right!  It's church. 

It's where God's glory dwells. 

It's where he gives us strength.

It is where there is peace. 

It is where there is security. 

It is where the love of Christ is sure to be found 

It is where there is fellowship with sinners who have been made saints through Jesus' blood and righteousness. 

It is where you can go to find rest for your souls. 

Why wouldn't you want to be there?  Why wouldn't you be glad when people say to you "Let's go to church!"

You will have quite a few extra opportunities to go to the house of the Lord in the next month and a half.  I encourage you to find your reason to be in worship with the saints and Jesus and get there! 

Prayer: Lord, we thank you for giving us your house to go to.  Give us the energy and will to get there as much as I can.  Amen.

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 CALENDAR

Mon- Circuit Pastor's meeting 9-noon; Little Lambs sharing meal 11; Confirmation 5:15; Yoga 7

Tues- Quilting 9-2; LL sharing meal 11

Wed- Oak Pointe worship 10:30; worship 7pm
Thurs- Thanksgiving Day

Fri- Church office closed
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Christmas decorating noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Nova Luebke  8:30- Kalene Masters  11- Lydia Miller

Ushers- Wed- Dave Winter, Scott Schulze, Larry Schulze,  Gary Scott; Sun- Allan Dreyer. Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover

Altar-  Wed- Set up- Lucille Luebke, Clean up Lois Boeger; Sat and Sun Set up- Terry McKenzie Clean Up: Cheryl Bettlach 

Elders-  Wed- Randy Sweet; Sat- Randy Fischer 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Don and Donna Sherman;  11- Charlie and Lynn Figura

Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Stephanie Owenby

Piano- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Fischer; Sun- Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  Give me all the information you can find on Lazarus.

1- Brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus

2. Poor man who sat and begged at the rich man's gate.  A parable is written about him.

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NEWS!!!! 

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY AT 7PM!!  BE THERE!

_____________________________________________________

VOTER'S MEETING RESULTS

Here are the major things that were voted on yesterday.

1. The congregation voted to give this year's missionary support to Pastor Micah and Deaconness Dorothy Glenn who are missionaries at large in Ferguson.

2. The board of education recommended and the voters approved a reduction in force which will end the DCE program and give Kelsey Overbeck six month's severance.

2. A total  budget of $240,657 that was put together with inputs from all boards and committees and organized by Alan Hofeldt was approved.  (Thanks to Alan Hofeldt for putting the budget together for us!)

3. The board of trustees recommended and voter's approved new facility use guidelines and prices.  (call the office if you have questions.)

4. New board members and officers were elected by acclamation and are Secretary- Patty Sweet; Bd of Stewardship- Kevin Luebke; Bd of outreach Karen Benton; Elders- Al Benton and Randy Sweet; Trustees- Paul Brockfeld and John Hoenig,

Those who are done with their terms of office are: John Hachtel, Don Turnure, John Farris, Marv Hendershot, Ruth Walters, Linda Callies, and Lil Winter.  WE THANK YOU  ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!

5. The voters approved a spending of memorials and saved money up to $5,000 on sound system and technology upgrades.

__________________________________________________

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

______________________________________________________

SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

__________________________________________________________________________

OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

_________________________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WILMA WEIGLE as they are mourning her loss.

For BARB PERRICONE, who is at home recovering.

For JENNIFER HOELSCHER, who is hospitalized after surgery due to a blockage in her intestines.

For BUCK HAMPTON, hospitalized with pneumonia.

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For ARCIE POINTER, Cheri' Hofeldt's mom, who has been placed on hospice care.

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

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

 

For DENNIS PERREY, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.

 

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Wilma Weigle passed away this afternoon

Please pray for the family and friends of Wilma as she passed from death to eternal life this afternoon .  

No funeral or memorial arrangement are planned at this time.  

Peace be with all who mourn. 

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Agape needs volunteers

Agape needs volunteers both at their food distribution center and in their thrift store.  Call 456-4645 to volunteer today!

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Men's Breakfast and Bible Study tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 8am

I have the menu and the Bible Study topic all ready to go!

Menu:

Biscuits and sausage gravy

cheesy potato casserole

Scrambled eggs

sausage

Bible Study:

We're going to begin a study called "The Journey from Unbelief to  Faith".  We are going to listen to the stories of people who went from unbelief and rejection of Christ to belief and relief, and find out how these stories and millions like it effect us and our own relationship with Christ.

I've reviewed it and it's really good stuff! Not only will we see how God works, but also to think about how we can be better witnesses in our own lives to bring people to church and to Christ.

Please join us!  Breakfast starts at 8am!

RSVP ASAP!

blood drives next week

There are two blood drives in Warrenton next week.

1. Wed, Nov. 23-  American Legion- 3-7pm

2. Sat. Nov. 26- Warrenton Movie Theater 2-5:30

Give blood!

Agape needs

Agape is in need of breakfast items, cereal, eggs, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, pop tarts, etc.  You can either bring stuff up to church when you come for worship or you can bring it straight to Agape.   713 Powell St, Warrenton, MO 63383.  They're open 9-3, M-F. 

They can use just about anything else as well.  They're always in need of diapers and formula, canned goods, meat  (They have freezers).  And much, much more. 

Thanks for sharing from your bounty with those in need!

Daily Email: Thursday, Nov 17, 2016

DEVOTION: Luke 23:27-43 (ESV)

²⁷ And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. ²⁸ But turning to them Jesus said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. ²⁹ For behold, the days are coming when they will say, 'Blessed are the barren and the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!' ³⁰ Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us,' and to the hills, 'Cover us.' ³¹ For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"

³² Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. ³³ And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. ³⁴ And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."^[a] And they cast lots to divide his garments. ³⁵ And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!" ³⁶ The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine ³⁷ and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" ³⁸ There was also an inscription over him,^[b] "This is the King of the Jews."

³⁹ One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him,^[c] saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!" ⁴⁰ But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? ⁴¹ And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong." ⁴² And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." ⁴³ And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."

There's so much stuff in this passage that it's hard to pick one thing, until we focus on the focus point, namely Jesus.  From a cross hanging by nails in his hands and feet, Jesus is caring for and forgiving others.  Let that sink in for just a second. 

This really happened.  Jesus really did hang on a cross.  Jesus really did Speak to the women standing there weeping and comfort them.  Jesus really did ask his Father to forgive the crowds who were insulting him.  Jesus really did tell that criminal on the cross that he would be with him in paradise that very day.  All this he did while hanging by nails from a wooden cross. 

So when you're having a bad day and you think the whole world is against you, realize that it really was all against Jesus that day on the cross, but that he gladly went there and cared for all his children as he died. 

Then realize that he didn't stay dead!  He conquered death.  He really rose from the dead nail holes still there in his hands and his feet.  Thousands of people were eyewitnesses and billions more are heart and life witnesses.  Christ is risen!  he is risen indeed!  Alleluia!

Let us pray:  Lord, thank you for making our salvation all about you.  Amen.

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 CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Voters meeting 9:45; Chapel 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Loren Howard  11- Luke Rausch

Ushers- Scott Heitgerd, Alex Heitgerd, Tom Linke, Bob Linke

Altar-  Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up: Sandy Robine

Elders-  Sat-  Roy Bohning; 8:30- Don Turnure ; 11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-   8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricones; Sun- Yoder
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ: 

  Where did Paul grow up? Tarsus

(Or from Pat:  Obvious answer: In his parent's house. Well, duh! But not what you were looking for, I know. Soooooooo..... How about the city of Tarsus, which was the capital of Cilicia, which was part of Syria. "So what?" you say! Well, Tarsus was one of the largest trade centers on the Mediterranean coast, and the home to a famous university. At the time of Alexander the Great, it had become the most influential city of Asia Minor. So no small-time fisherman here – from backwater dirt towns - like the rest of the disciples. No, it was more like the New York City of its day, which would have made Paul more cosmopolitan in his outlook.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Give me all the information you can find on Lazarus.

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NEWS!!!! 

THANKSGIVING MEAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Due to low sign up there will not be a meal at church this Saturday.  All donations will be brought to Agape and distributed to those in need.

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MEN'S BREAKFAST IS THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!

Come enjoy some good hot breakfast and Bible study. 

Menu and Bible study topic will be a surprise! 

Please RSVP asap to let me know you are coming so I can buy and prepare the right amount of food. 

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VOTER'S MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45!!

If you are a confirmed member 18 years old or older you are a voting member and should attend. 

__________________________________________________

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

______________________________________________________

SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

__________________________________________________________________________

OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

_________________________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For BARB PERRICONE, who is hospitalized with a hairline fracture in her back which is causing lots of pain, and the pain is causing troubles with her COPD and oxygen levels. 

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For WILMA WEIGLE who has been placed on hospice care.

For ARCIE POINTER, Cheri' Hofeldt's mom, who has been placed on hospice care.

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

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

 

For DENNIS PERREY, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.

 

Please pray for Barb Perricone

Please pray for Barb Perricone as she is dealing with a hairline fracture in her back, which causes pain. Because of the pain she has low.levels of oxygen and her COPD is causing her troubles   Thank you!

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Daily Email: Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016

DEVOTION: Colossians 1:13-20 (ESV)

¹³ He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, ¹⁴ in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

¹⁵ He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. ¹⁶ For by^[a] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. ¹⁷ And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. ¹⁸ And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. ¹⁹ For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, ²⁰ and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

Count how many times Paul uses the words "He is" "by Him", "through Him" or "in Him'.  I counted eight. 

In a world that's all about me, I, and the individual, isn't it good to hear Paul focus on someone other than himself?  If you were to read through all thirteen of Paul's Epistles, you would see that he never talks about his own rights, or his own goodness.  He never brags about himself or complains about how things are going wrong.  In fact, he tells us over and over again to rejoice and have joy in our suffering. 

Throughout all thirteen of Paul's Epistles the focus is on CHRIST.  It needs to be that way for us also!  When we get focused on ourselves we either get disappointed, distressed, and full of guilt, or we get full of ourselves, self righteous, and self centered. 

This passage is a clear reminder that Christ is all in all, that He is the one from all blessings flow, that He is the one who was perfect for us, that He is the one who loved us so much that he literally suffered death and hell for us.  Spend your energy and your time thinking about that today and you will have a sense of relief and a peace that passes all understanding.  Let the Holy Spirit work through you and in you to bring about what He wants in you.

Prayer: Lord, straighten me out and get my priorities in the right order.  Amen.

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 CALENDAR

Wed- Pillowcase dress sewing 10; Ladies Aid noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Voters meeting 9:45; Chapel 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Loren Howard  11- Luke Rausch

Ushers- Scott Heitgerd, Alex Heitgerd, Tom Linke, Bob Linke

Altar-  Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up: Sandy Robine

Elders-  Sat-  Roy Bohning; 8:30- Don Turnure ; 11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-   8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricones; Sun- Yoder
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ: 

What does the name "Jesus" mean?

(Well, at least  one person reads this.  Thanks Pat King!  It would really lift my spirits and make me feel better if I knew that there was more than just Pat King reading it though.) 

Well, I read it. Just figured it was so easy I'd let someone else answer for a change. Anyway, like the name "Joshua" in the Old Testament, it means Savior. BTW, the Aramaic name Yeshua (ישוע) means "salvation." And Yehoshua – which when translated into English via the Greek Iesous – means "Yahweh is salvation."

And there you have it.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Where did Paul grow up?

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NEWS!!!! 

THANKSGIVING MEAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Due to low sign up there will not be a meal at church this Saturday.  All donations will be brought to Agape and distributed to those in need.

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MEN'S BREAKFAST IS THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!

Come enjoy some good hot breakfast and Bible study. 

Menu and Bible study topic will be a surprise! 

Please RSVP asap to let me know you are coming so I can buy and prepare the right amount of food. 

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VOTER'S MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45!!

If you are a confirmed member 18 years old or older you are a voting member and should attend. 

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LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

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OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

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RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

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SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

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AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

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YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

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GENERAL PRAYER

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For WILMA WEIGLE who has been placed on hospice care.

For ARCIE POINTER, Cheri' Hofeldt's mom, who has been placed on hospice care.

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

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

 

For DENNIS PERREY, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.