Daily Email: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016

NOTE:  This will be the last full daily email (I may still have little notes and bits of information) till January 4, 2017.  A blessed Christmas and New Year to y'all!

 

DEVOTION:  1 John 4:7-16 (NIV)

God's Love and Ours

⁷ Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. ⁸ Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. ⁹ This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. ¹⁰ This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. ¹¹ Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. ¹² No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

¹³ This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. ¹⁴ And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. ¹⁵ If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. ¹⁶ And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.

 

This isn't any ordinary love.  This is God's love with which we are to love others.  It isn't some sort of selfish love.  It isn't a love that expects something in return.  It isn't a love that requires love back in order to work.  It isn't a love that get easily offended.  It isn't a love that holds grudges and keeps from forgiving.  This love forgives freely, completely totally, and endlessly. 

This is a love that comes, not from us, but from the Holy Spirit living in us.  If it were up to us, this kind of love wouldn't exist.  But since the Holy Spirit lives in us, His love lives in us.  God is love! 

This is the true meaning of Christmas!  It is AGAPE!  It is the true and real love of God coming down to us in human form in the person and work of Christ.  If you don't get that, then the whole meaning of Christmas is lost on you, and it is only filled with shallow, empty thoughts, ideas, and actions. 

Be filled with the Spirit today so that the love of Christ may work in you and through you this Christmas.  Forgive as Christ has forgiven you!  Be forgiven as Christ ahs forgiven you!@  Love unconditionally!  WORSHIP AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY!  And REST in Christ! 

 

Peace be with you all!

 

Prayer: Lord, help me to see that the real meaning of Christmas is simply your agape, love.  Amen.

 

 

 

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CALENDAR

Wed- SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 5pm; Bell Choir practice 6pm; Choir practice 7pm

Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat-  Christmas Eve Worship 7pm
Sun- Christmas Day Worship 10am

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte-  Eve- Nova Luebke  Day- Kalene Masters

Ushers-  Eve- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze; Day- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klovver

Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer

Elders-  Eve- Jason Cluver    Day- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  None

Lay Readers- None

Piano- None

Organist- Rachel Fisher Eve and Day

Projectionists: Eve- Mauch; Day- McKenzie
________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

A little bit more difficult question today:  What is the main theme of the letter to the Ephesians.

 

Thank you Patty Herath and Don Nolte for answering it for us!

 

Here is the  big theme (that both of them answered) for Ephesians: in one word  UNITY!

 

Here is a good theme explanation from my "Daily Bible in Chronological Order"

The message is universal.  Paul writes about the exalted relationship between Christ and the church and the practical results which that knowledge ought to bring into the lives of individual Christians.  Be begins by summarizing how God eternal plan is revealed through Christ, then proceeds to teach various lessons regarding the church; personal righteousness, earthly relationships; and the Christian's relationship with God.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  How many letters did Peter write?

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NEWS!!!! 

CORRECTION:  NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY IS NEXT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30!  No this Friday. 

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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS WEDNESDAY at 5pm!!

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND!!!

 

AFTER THE PROGRAM THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP IS AT 7PM!  And CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP IS AT 10AM!!!

 

They will be two different services with all of your favorite Christmas hymns!!!  Come on out and enjoy them both!!!

 

NEW YEAR'S EVE WORSHIP WILL BE AT THE REGULAR SATRUDAY TIME OF 5PM!  NEW YEAR'S DAY WORSHIP WILL BE ONE SERVICE AT 10AM!  NO BIBLE STUDY OR SUNDAY SCHOOL!

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES

This is the last week to get this food in as kids are out of school next week!!

 

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

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

For BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been on hospice care for the last few months and slows down a little more every day, but is doing well.

 

 

 

 

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Sermon from December 11, 2016

I know it's a little late, but I finally got around to editing it. 

 

Watch/listen/share!

 

https://youtu.be/8qtf_0Heo50

 

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Daily Email: Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016

DEVOTION  Isaiah 7:10-14

¹⁰ Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, ¹¹ "Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights."

¹² But Ahaz said, "I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test."

¹³ Then Isaiah said, "Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also?¹⁴ Therefore the Lord himself will give you^[a] a sign: The virgin^[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and^[c] will call him Immanuel.

Ahaz was being self righteous.  He sounded good.  "I will not put the Lord to the test" sounds like a good response, but when God tells you to do something, you do it.  You don't try to sound right… God can see right through that. 

 

The "sign" was and is a wonderful thing, but sometimes we miss it, because we, like Ahaz, are too self righteous, too full of ourselves, and too self centered to see it.  We miss out on such a wonderful thing as God's grace and peace, because we are too busy trying to be right, trying to be the best we can be, trying to impress God and others, instead of just resting in His grace. 

Take this lesson from Ahaz.  When Jesus says "Come to me, all you who are labor and burdened and I will give you rest", don't say "Hold on Jesus, first let me prove to you that I am worthy."  Or, "That's Ok Jesus, I got this."  

Say, "Thank you Jesus!  I am a poor miserable sinner and I can't save myself."  Thank you Jesus for your rest!" 

Just do what the Lord says!  Surrender and go to Jesus!  Give up the fight.  Give up the bitterness.  Give up the anger and resentment.  Give up the struggle.  The struggle may be real, but it ain't worth fighting.  This Christmas, do what God says, REST in Him. 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your "sign".  Thank you that you have given Him to me, even when I don't deserve it.  Thank you for bringing me back to life and giving me your Spirit.  THANK YOU!  Amen.

 

 

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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 5pm; Bell Choir practice 6pm; Choir practice 7pm

Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Fri- Assemble Newsletter

Sat-  Christmas Eve Worship 7pm
Sun- Christmas Day Worship 10am

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte-  Eve- Nova Luebke  Day- Kalene Masters

Ushers-  Eve- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze; Day- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klovver

Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer

Elders-  Eve- Jason Cluver    Day- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  None

Lay Readers- None

Piano- None

Organist- Rachel Fisher Eve and Day

Projectionists: Eve- Mauch; Day- McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

A little bit more difficult question today:  What is the main theme of the letter to the Ephesians?

 

(No one answered so I'll leave it again today.)

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NEWS!!!! 

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS WEDNESDAY at 5pm!!

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND!!!

 

Due to the weather, the program was postponed till this Wednesday at 5pm!  Come on up and enjoy this wonderful classic Christmas program with lots of singing!

 

AFTER THE PROGRAM THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP IS AT 7PM!  And CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP IS AT 10AM!!!

 

They will be two different services with all of your favorite Christmas hymns!!!  Come on out and enjoy them both!!!

 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES

This is the last week to get this food in as kids are out of school next week!!

 

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

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 CAMERON FAERBER as he recovers at home from intestinal problems.   There is still no known cause of it.

 

For BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been on hospice care for the last few months and slows down a little more every day, but is doing well.

 

For MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

 

 

Correction: Free Holy Yoga tonight at church

One last Holy Yoga class will be held at St. John's tonight free to all who attend!  It starts at 7pm.  

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Daily Email: Monday, Dec. 19, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 110:1-4

Of David. A psalm.

¹ The Lord says to my lord:^[a]

"Sit at my right hand
    until I make your enemies
    a footstool for your feet."

² The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying,
    "Rule in the midst of your enemies!"
³ Your troops will be willing
    on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy splendor,
    your young men will come to you
    like dew from the morning's womb.^[b]

⁴ The Lord has sworn
    and will not change his mind:
"You are a priest forever,
    in the order of Melchizedek."

 

 

Who is David talking about in this passage when he says "The Lord says to my Lord"?  David had no "lord" as far as this earth went.  He was the most powerful man in the world.  No one ruled over him.  He, indeed, ruled over everyone.  Yet, he knew who that there was a "Lord" over him, namely God Himself.  From a young boy on, David knew that no one could compare or even come close.  He knew that if it wasn't for God's will, he would have never become king. 

 

So, when David says, "The Lord says to my Lord…." It sounds strange at first and tell you realize who "the Lord" is and who "my Lord" is.  We are talking the Father and Jesus here folks!  David is talking about Jesus in the Old Testament.  Isn't that fantastic?  It is veiled to be sure, but there is no mistaking it. 

 

And it is fitting that we use this Psalm on Christmas Eve, because at Christmas as well as at the crucifixion and resurrection, the Lord put all our enemies under his feet.  In that lowly birth, when Jesus was laid in the manger, "my Lord" defeated the devil! 

 

Can you imagine the groans and wails from hell as Satan saw the Son of God become incarnate begin to do what He came to do?  I'm sure he, along with all his demons, didn't see it coming. 

 

Rejoice today that your Lord Jesus sits, once again, at God's right hand until the day when the final battle will have been won and this earth and life itself will be transformed to life eternal!  Rejoice that He has put all your enemies under Christ's feet and the last one to be destroyed is death.  That destruction is sure!  Alleluia!

 

Prayer:  Than you for your salvation my Lord!  And thank you Lord for ruling over me.  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15; NO MORE HOLY YOGA AT ST. JOHN'S… It has moved to K4 Fitness

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 5pm; Bell Choir practice 6pm; Choir practice 7pm

Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Fri- Assemble Newsletter

Sat-  Christmas Eve Worship 7pm
Sun- Christmas Day Worship 10am

__________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte-  Eve- Nova Luebke  Day- Kalene Masters

Ushers-  Eve- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze; Day- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klovver

Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer

Elders-  Eve- Jason Cluver    Day- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  None

Lay Readers- None

Piano- None

Organist- Rachel Fisher Eve and Day

Projectionists: Eve- Mauch; Day- McKenzie
________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

A little bit more difficult question today:  What is the main theme of the letter to the Ephesians?

 

(No one answered so I'll leave it again today.)

_________________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS WEDNESDAY at 5pm!!

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND!!!

 

Due to the weather, the program was postponed till this Wednesday at 5pm!  Come on up and enjoy this wonderful classic Christmas program with lots of singing!

 

AFTER THE PROGRAM THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP IS AT 7PM!  And CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP IS AT 10AM!!!

 

They will be two different services with all of your favorite Christmas hymns!!!  Come on out and enjoy them both!!!

 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES

This is the last week to get this food in as kids are out of school next week!!

 

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

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 CAMERON FAERBER as he recovers at home from intestinal problems.   There is still no known cause of it.

 

For BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been on hospice care for the last few months and slows down a little more every day, but is doing well.

 

THANKSGIVING For BETTY TAMELER as she found out yesterday that her tumor was benign.  NO cancer!

 

For MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

For DAVE CALLIES who is recovering from hand surgery

 

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.

 

 

CHURCH CANCELED FOR TODAY

The church parking lot is still mostly covered with ice, and there's no way, as cold as it is, and as much ice as there is, that I can get it all salted and have it melt. 

 

Therefore, worship is canceled for today.  Please get the word out!  NO WORSHIP TODAY.

 

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Worship tomorrow

I am still planning on having worship tomorrow. 

There is someone coming out to salt the parking lot, however, if the parking lot is still iced over I'll let everyone know by 7am. 

If you're a worship worker (usher, projectionist, greeter, elder) don't think that you have to be there. We'll make due without you.

Make sure you listen to KFUO 850 AM, www. kfuoam.org or the Lutheran Hour wherever you can find it if you stay home!

Other than that, use your own best judgment.

Stay warm and safe everyone!

Jesus loves you and so do I!

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Church and Sunday school Christmas program are canceled for tonight, rescheduled for Wednesday at 5pm

Due to weather conditions, the Sunday school Christmas program and worship is canceled for tonight.

It is rescheduled for this Wednesday at 5pm at church!  Party for Sunday school kids and parents following worship. 

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Mens breakfast is still on

It's above freezing and everything is just wet. Come down to church for breakfast and Bible study men!

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Don't forget about men's breakfast tomorrow at 8am

Don't forget about men's breakfast tomorrow at 8am!

French toast bake

Bacon 

Cheesy potatoes 

Scrambled eggs

Bible study

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Prayer request for Pastor's dad

Please pray for my dad, Roger Klaustermeier,  as he's dealing with an infection in his leg and with lots of circulation and blood vessel problems in both legs right now.  

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FW: Prayer Request from a coworker of Jim Rahn

 

Hi all,

I hope this email finds you well. I am sending you this note because each of you have been an integral part in the strengthening and encouragement of my faith at work. I truly believe that you are a bright light in this company as you have individually shown me how to stay true to the Word in my actions and words at work. I am also sending you this note because I trust that where two or three gather in His name, there He is in the midst of them. That said, this note is an invitation to pray with me for my trip home.

 

As you all know, I came from Indonesia to study MIS at Baylor University. Since then, I have had the privilege of working here at P66 with welcoming coworkers such as yourselves, and I also have the great blessing to fly home every Christmas. Unfortunately, we have been facing religious issues in Indonesia. To give you a small picture of what has been happening, below is a short timeline.

·        Nov 13 – A radical Muslim, who was later on found to be part of ISIS, bombed a Catholic church and Buddhist temple, killing four civilians.

·        Dec 2 – Millions of Muslims took to my city's downtown to protest against our first Christian governor.

·        Dec 6 – A church's Christmas service was interrupted and shut down by Muslim officials for celebrating a Christian holiday in a public area.

·        Dec 13 – Yesterday, our governor was put on trial for blaspheming Islam, pressured by the Dec 2 Muslim protests.

 

Although my family and I have been a strong Christian, our country is still broken and divided. This December, we have decided to travel outside of Indonesia over Christmas just in case any other protests break out. I have also let my supervisor know in case I'm prevented from coming home in time come January (as international airports can potentially be closed when protests occur). So far, I have yet to read any news regarding American citizens being restricted from coming into the country.

 

I don't believe that anything worst will continue to happen in Indonesia as the year comes to an end other than the occasional terrorist threats. Just in case, I have prepared a list of prayer points for us to stand against any further attacks. Please join me in praying for

1.      Safety – for my travels to and from Indonesia, as well as my family during the holidays and the rest of the year.

2.      Strength and courage – for believers in Indonesia as we are faced with adversaries, and for us to seek God when we are most fearful.

3.      Unity – amongst Indonesians of all religions.

4.      Justice – over our governor and all who support him in truth.

5.      Revelation – of God's love in my country, my people, my government, my neighborhoods.

 

I know that with everything happening, God is on the move in Indonesia because with great victory comes many challenges. I really appreciate you joining me in support and love for my country. I pray that you also have a safe and happy holidays this December. J

 

PS. I wasn't sure whether I should send our big prayer group this note for fear of sounding too "political", so I leave it to you to share this prayer with anyone else you think would like to join. Thank you again!

 

Thank you and kind regards,

 

Grace Pardede

Commercial Risk & Pricing, Phillips 66

O: (+1) 832.765.3922 | S754–01 |

2331 CityWest Blvd | Houston, TX 77042

 

 

Daily Email: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016

DEVOTION: Matthew 1:18-25

Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV)

The Birth of Jesus Christ

¹⁸ Now the birth of Jesus Christ^[a] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed^[b] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. ¹⁹ And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ²⁰ But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ²¹ She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." ²² All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:

²³ "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
    and they shall call his name Immanuel"

(which means, God with us). ²⁴ When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, ²⁵ but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

 

Most people think of God as a far away being looking down on the world, sometimes laughing, sometimes frowning, sometimes shaking his head in disgust, and the rest of the time judging.  Too often we fail to realize Immanuel.  How often, as you are going through your day, realize that God is with us?  Even though Jesus ascended into heaven, he promised us "Behold, I am with you always to the very end of the age."  In many other various ways he has promised to always be WITH us and to live IN us. 

 

He is not far off.  He is not some mystical thought throughout the day.  He was with us in body, and at Pentecost he sent His Spirit to live in us and in the world.  He is most definitely WITH us! 

 

First, this should give us fear.  We shouldn't ever be willing to do in secret what we wouldn't doin public.  We shouldn't ever be willing to do what God forbids.  God sees it all.  He is there for it all. 

 

Secondly, His presence should give us peace, because we can know that, in spite of seeing every one of our failures, He still loves us and He already died and rose for us.  In the same way that we know that a loving parent isn't going to destroy, disown, or forsake his or her children because of sin, so we can know that, because that the Son was already forsaken on our behalf, we will not be forsaken. 

 

Praise the Lord for His faithfulness to us!  Praise the Lord for His eternal peace!  Praise the Lord for His love and forgiveness!  Let us never take it for granted!  Let us never fail to realize IMMANUEL!!

 

Prayer: Lord, help us to always, every day, realize that you are with us so that we may not sin, but when we do, you don't forsake us, but forgive us.  Amen.

 

CALENDAR

Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Sunday school Christmas program Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Gus Klaustermeier

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

Altar- Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Sat- Doug Walters

Organist- Rachel Fisher 8:30 and 11

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30 Schaumberg  11- Cluver
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   From where did Paul write the letter (Epistle) to the Colossians?  Prison in Rome

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  A little bit more difficult question today:  What is the main theme of the letter to the Ephesians?

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NEWS!!!! 

MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!

Bring your friends, brothers, cousins, sons, grandpas, and dads!

 

MENU:

French toast bake

Cheesy potato casserole

Bacon

Eggs

 

RSVP if you are able by tomorrow morning!  If you don't know if you can come till Saturday morning, just come.  There's always enough.

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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY at 5pm!!

Come and hear the Christmas story told by our Sunday school children!

 

AFTER THE PROGRAM AND WORSHIP THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES

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

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

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!!

__________________________________________________________________________________________GENERAL PRAYER

For CAMERON FAERBER as he is hospitalized with intestinal and digestive problems and is undergoing tests today.

 

For BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been on hospice care for the last few months and slows down a little more every day, but is doing well.

 

THANKSGIVING For BETTY TAMELER as she found out yesterday that her tumor was benign.  NO cancer!

 

For MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is recovering at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

For DAVE CALLIES who is recovering from hand surgery

 

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.