Daily Email: Thursday, March 2, 2017

DEVOTION:  Matthew 4:1-11  English Standard Version (ESV)

The Temptation of Jesus

4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. ² And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. ³ And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." ⁴ But he answered, "It is written,

"'Man shall not live by bread alone,
    but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

⁵ Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple ⁶ and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written,

"'He will command his angels concerning you,'

and

"'On their hands they will bear you up,
    lest you strike your foot against a stone.'"

⁷ Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'" ⁸ Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. ⁹ And he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." ¹⁰ Then Jesus said to him, "Be gone, Satan! For it is written,

"'You shall worship the Lord your God
    and him only shall you serve.'"

¹¹ Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.

 

Have you  ever wondered what the point of this was?  Why did Jesus subject himself to all this?  Why did he make himself vulnerable and so very uncomfortable? 

 

The answer is very simple.  He did it all for you!  He suffered every single thing a human could suffer so that you wouldn't have to.  He was tempted in every way and defeated every temptation, because he knew that, in your sinful nature, you wouldn't.  He suffered hunger for all of those who would suffer hunger.  He lived homeless for all those who would live homeless.  He did it all for you, for me, for everyone. 

 

The next time you are tempted, think about how the Lord Jesus has faced every temptation for you and won.  The next time you are worried about going hungry or homeless realize that Jesus suffered that ultimately for you and you need not fear.  The next time Satan gets the best of you and you fall into temptation, realize that even though you fall, Jesus doesn't!  He has destroyed the power of the devil forever!

 

You may suffer for a little while.  You may go through some pretty tough things.  Remember that none of these are forever.  They are only temporary because of Jesus. Your eternal life is because of Jesus!  Everything is because of Jesus!

 

Prayer:  Thank you for doing everything for us.  Amen.

CALENDAR

Thurs- Alzheimers Support group 1pm

Sat-  Worship 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Basement reserved 1pm

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Abby Vossen 11- Sarah Cluver

Ushers-  Sun- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Brett Nordwald, Erv Yoder

Altar- Sun set up and clean up- Terry McKenzie

Elders- Sat- Randy Sweet, 8:30- John Hachtel, 11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano-  Barb Dreyer

Organist- Wed and Sun- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricones; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- ???
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: 

What was one of the restrictions that a king was not supposed to do according to the law of Moses?

"The king moreover, must not acquire great numbers of horses for himself or make the people return o Egypt to get more of them, for the Lord has told you, 'You are not to go back that way again.'  He must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray.  He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold."  Deuteronomy 17:16-17

 

Just a side note: Solomon did all these things and the things that God said would happen, did.  Imagine that.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  What were the laws on divorce in the Old Testament?

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NEWS!!!! 

WORSHIP CHANGES SURVEY ATTACHED

The elders have been discussing some possible changes to our worship times and days.  A survey to get your thoughts about this is attached.  Please note: The elders will not make any changes without approval of the voter's assembly.  The reasons for the changes are all laid out in the questionnaire.  Please read it and respond.  You can either print it out, then fill it out, and bring it to church; or you can download it, fill it out and send it back to me via email.  Thanks for your input.

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WEDNESDAY'S DURING LENT:::  SUPPER AT 5:30    WORSHIP AT 6:30

Our next Wednesday midweek service will focus on "The Art of Expecting Nothing but Good from God" and we will look specifically at the first commandment.

 

Menu:

Chili

Baked potatoes

Hotdogs

All the fixin's

Salad

Dessert

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YOUTH STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION IS MARCH 25!! 

Tickets are sold after every worship service TICKETS ARE $25 EACH!!

 

Our POT O' GOLD raffle tickets will be sold starting this weekend as well. 

 

Bring in your items for the auction! We really like new, popular items that you know will sell well!

 

SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH!

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FUNERAL LUNCHEON ITEMS NEEDED FOR MARCH 10!

Our Ladies Aid is providing a meal for the friends and family of Barb Perricone after her funeral next Friday, March 10. Funeral is at 11 and the luncheon will follow.  

 

They are in need of salads, side dishes and desserts.  If you'd like to bring food or help with the luncheon please email Linda Callies atlindacallies@centurylink.net.  

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LITTLE LAMBS ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR FOR MEMBERS AND CURRENT STUDENTS BEGINS WEDNESDAY!

March 1 for current students and St. John's members!

April 3 open to all!

 

Student must be 3 for younger class  or 4 for older class by August 1.

$45 nonrefundable registration fee required.

Registration packets can be picked up at Little Lambs during school hours and in the church office during non-school hours. 

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PREGNANCY OPTIONS CENTER UPDATES:

PRAYER DESSERT IS NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 6 at 6:30pm!

The whole community is invited!

 

FUNDRAISING BANQUET IS THURSDAY, APRIL 20!!

We need to fill up a couple tables with folks who are willing to support this ministry with their time and money.  If you'd like to go to the banquet please let pastor know!!  I have two seats left at my table and would like to fill up another one of I could. 

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VENDOR FAIR/FLEA MARKET WILL BE SATURDAY, MAY 6!!

Inside vendor areas are rented for $25 per space

Outside vendors are $10 per parking spot.

Donations for the youth groups sale under the pavilion can be left under the pavilion or in the shed. 

__________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY IS LOOKING FOR SOME NEW STEPHEN LEADERS

If you love caring for others and consider yourself a leader, this is the perfect way for you to serve the Lord and your church family!

 

The Stephen Leader training is April 23-29 at the Renaissance Hotel by the airport this year and the cost of the training is covered by the church.  If you choose to stay at the hotel you will have to pay for that yourself.  It's only a 35 minute commute to the training from Warrenton.

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY ARE CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES!

Any size can, and any kind of fruit or 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 RYAN SPOEDE who has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. 

 

For LYNN FIGURA as she is dealing with a lot of pain from several different injuries.

 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BARB PERRICONE, as she went to her heavenly rest Tuesday morning.

 

For FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LINSTRUTHS at the loss of Dawn's mother Tuesday morning.

 

For Mim Dunn's nephew DAVID HAHN who is dealing with severe throat cancer.

 

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

 

 

 

 

FW: Victory of Adwa greetings from the Rabes! The March Newsletter is here.

 

 

Greetings from Ethiopia!   March has arrived and so too the Rabe Newsletter! We are so grateful that we can share with you the many joys of service in Ethiopia. Open our newsletter and see Stefanie's visit to an orphanage in Asela. There is more but we don't want to spoil your reading! Your servants in the Gospel, Mark, Stefanie, Noah, Gabriella, Julianna and Matthias     Click for Newsletter   Share Forward Copyright © 2017, The Rabes, All rights reserved. Rabes in Ethiopia Newsletter Our mailing address is: 8037 Oak Grove Plantation Road Tallahassee, Florida 32312-6825 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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FW: Strut or Sashay? "Rock the Runway": Fashion Show Fundraiser to Benefit Turning Point

 

 

 

View this email in your browser Fashion, Cocktails and Fun!     March 30, 2017 5:30 pm Quail Ridge Lodge Wentzville, MO   Pamper, enjoy, and decorate yourself. At the same time, support other women and their children who need assistance in the wake of domestic and/or sexual violence. TICKETS: $35 per person.  Available online at   Rock the Runway! Rock the Runway will feature: Fashions:  ~ Maurice's  ~ Chico's  ~ Dress Barn  ~ LuLaRoe Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres:  ~ Signature cocktails.  ~ Fancy and Fun Hors d'oeuvres. Models:  ~ Representing YOU!  ~ Real, beautiful women of many ages, body types and backgrounds. Vendors:  ~ Fashion-related, local and woman-owned.  Fun:  ~ Raffles, auction items, and just the right amount of class and silliness! Celebration:  ~ Celebrate the many ways women are beautiful.  ~ Celebrate the many ways women survive through the help of other women. Please gather your friends, family and coworkers, and join us as we    Rock the Runway for Turning Point! For more information:  636.456.1186.     Copyright © 2017 Turning Point, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at an event registration, raffle, or contact with an employee. Our mailing address is: Turning Point PO Box 426 Warrenton, MO 63383 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

 

Pregnancy Options Center Evening of Prayer

G​ood Afternoon,

I am contacting you today to inform you about an upcoming event.

It is the "Evening of Prayer & Information" for our upcoming banquet.

It will be held Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. At Fellowship Baptist Church Lower Level Front Entrance Fellowship Hall.

Please RSVP - Jean Burle - 636-456-4091 or jburledc@yahoo.com

 

When you touch the heart of a woman & meet her needs, you have a chance to save the life of her child.

 

Pregnancy Options Center of Warren County: Providing Help, Hope, & Healing to those in our community facing pregnancy choices.

 

Thank you and God Bless,

Diane Foland, Becky Stewart, Pamela Moehl, Elsa Smith-Fernandez, Cathy Engelage, 

Desiree Kurtz, Dr. Tom Bray, Rev. Jeremy Kkaustermeier, Chris Morris 

 

FW: Health Fair & 5K Walk/Run

Attached are flyers for the 2017 Warren County Health Fair and the corresponding 5K walk/run.  Check it out!

 

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

 

From: Peggy Privett
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11:27 AM
To: Peggy Privett
Subject: Health Fair & 5K Walk/Run

 

Please post/share these 2 events

Thanks

 

Peggy Privett

Warren County Health Department

101 Mockingbird Lane Ste. 100

Warrenton MO  63383

Phone:  636-456-7474  Fax:  636-456-4966

pprivett@warrencountymo.org

 

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Daily Email: Wednesday, March 1, 2017

DEVOTIONS:    Joel 2:12-19  English Standard Version (ESV)

Return to the Lord

¹² "Yet even now," declares the Lord,
    "return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;
¹³     and rend your hearts and not your garments."
Return to the Lord your God,
    for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;
    and he relents over disaster.
¹⁴ Who knows whether he will not turn and relent,
    and leave a blessing behind him,
a grain offering and a drink offering
    for the Lord your God?

¹⁵ Blow the trumpet in Zion;
    consecrate a fast;
call a solemn assembly;
¹⁶     gather the people.
Consecrate the congregation;
    assemble the elders;
gather the children,
    even nursing infants.
Let the bridegroom leave his room,
    and the bride her chamber.

¹⁷ Between the vestibule and the altar
    let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep
and say, "Spare your people, O Lord,
    and make not your heritage a reproach,
    a byword among the nations.^[a]
Why should they say among the peoples,
    'Where is their God?'"

The Lord Had Pity

¹⁸ Then the Lord became jealous for his land
    and had pity on his people.
¹⁹ The Lord answered and said to his people,
"Behold, I am sending to you
    grain, wine, and oil,
    and you will be satisfied;
and I will no more make you
    a reproach among the nations.

 

Do you ever feel yourself slipping away from God?  Maybe you just don't feel the faith like you used to?  Maybe you're as far from excited about church worship and fellowship as one can be.  Maybe you're guilt is beginning to overwhelm you and you are finding yourself sinking deeper and deeper into sin and depressions, guilt and shame. 

 

The prophet Joel has a message for you today.  Here it is in one word "REPENT'!  There is no better way to say it.  Repentance is simply turning back to God.  It is turning back to Him in confession, in a change of heart, and in a change of mind.  It is a willingness, direct from the Holy Spirit, to surrender to God and let Him take you over. 

 

This is exactly what Ash Wednesday is for.  It is to get rid of the old habits, the stuff that is harming you, the bad attitudes toward others, the bad attitudes toward God, the bad attitudes toward yourself, and face them head on, putting them at the feet of Jesus! 

 

When we do this, Jesus has promised that he will forgive us, create a new heart in us, and give us rest.  He will not treat us as our sins deserve, but He will give us more grace! 

 

This too is what Ash Wednesday and Lent is all about.  It is a time of somber mourning over sin, turning back to God, and then resting in His grace. 

 

Here's my message to you.  REPENT!  If you have been skipping church for who knows how long, turn to God, come to worship, and be refreshed.  If you are holding bitterness and anger against someone turn from it, turn to them and be reconciled.  If you are in a really bad habit, whether it be eating too much, not exercising enough, or simply wasting your time flipping through channel every night, turn from it, resolve, with the power of the Holy Spirit, to do better, and get to it!  PRAY without ceasing!  Above all, TURN TO JESUS AND REST!

 

Prayer: during this season of Lent, which begins today, help me to return to You and rest in Your arms.  Amen.

CALENDAR

Wed- Supper 5:30; Ash Wednesday worship 6:30; Choir 7:30

Thurs- Alzheimers Support group 1pm, Lutheranism 101 6:30p,

Sat-  Worship 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Basement reserved 1pm

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Luke Rausch; 8:30- Abby Vossen 11- Sarah Cluver

Ushers-  Wed- Dave Callies, Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Don Nolte; Sun- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Brett Nordwald, Erv Yoder

Altar- Wednesday Set up- Ruth Walters Clean up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer; Sun set up and clean up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Wed- Jason Cluver; Sat- Randy Sweet, 8:30- John Hachtel, 11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano-  Barb Dreyer

Organist- Wed and Sun- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricones; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- ???
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

What was one of the restrictions that a king was not supposed to do according to the law of Moses?

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NEWS!!!! 

ASH WEDNESDAY IS TONIGHT!!  INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO THIS SPECIAL YEARLY EVENT!!

Come for supper and 5:30 to have some fried chicken, potatoes, fruit, and desserts!

Stay for worship with the imposition of ashes and the Lord's Supper!!

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YOUTH STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION IS MARCH 25!! 

Tickets are sold after every worship service TICKETS ARE $25 EACH!!

 

Our POT O' GOLD raffle tickets will be sold starting this weekend as well. 

 

Bring in your items for the auction! We really like new, popular items that you know will sell well!

 

SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH!

___________________________________________________________________

FUNERAL LUNCHEON ITEMS NEEDED FOR MARCH 10!

Our Ladies Aid is providing a meal for the friends and family of Barb Perricone after her funeral next Friday, March 10. Funeral is at 11 and the luncheon will follow.  

 

They are in need of salads, side dishes and desserts.  If you'd like to bring food or help with the luncheon please email Linda Callies atlindacallies@centurylink.net.  

____________________________________________________________________

LITTLE LAMBS ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR FOR MEMBERS AND CURRENT STUDENTS BEGINS WEDNESDAY!

March 1 for current students and St. John's members!

April 3 open to all!

 

Student must be 3 for younger class  or 4 for older class by August 1.

$45 nonrefundable registration fee required.

Registration packets can be picked up at Little Lambs during school hours and in the church office during non-school hours. 

______________________________________________________________________

PREGNANCY OPTIONS CENTER UPDATES:

PRAYER DESSERT IS NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 6 at 6:30pm!

The whole community is invited!

 

FUNDRAISING BANQUET IS THURSDAY, APRIL 20!!

We need to fill up a couple tables with folks who are willing to support this ministry with their time and money.  If you'd like to go to the banquet please let pastor know!!  I have two seats left at my table and would like to fill up another one of I could. 

____________________________________________________________________________

VENDOR FAIR/FLEA MARKET WILL BE SATURDAY, MAY 6!!

Inside vendor areas are rented for $25 per space

Outside vendors are $10 per parking spot.

Donations for the youth groups sale under the pavilion can be left under the pavilion or in the shed. 

__________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY IS LOOKING FOR SOME NEW STEPHEN LEADERS

If you love caring for others and consider yourself a leader, this is the perfect way for you to serve the Lord and your church family!

 

The Stephen Leader training is April 23-29 at the Renaissance Hotel by the airport this year and the cost of the training is covered by the church.  If you choose to stay at the hotel you will have to pay for that yourself.  It's only a 35 minute commute to the training from Warrenton.

_________________________________________________________________________

TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP TRIP TO FULTON ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8 IS CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST!

______________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY ARE CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES!

Any size can, and any kind of fruit or 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 LYNN FIGURA as she is dealing with a lot of pain from several different injuries.

 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BARB PERRICONE, as she went to her heavenly rest Tuesday morning.

 

For FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LINSTRUTHS at the loss of Dawn's mother Tuesday morning.

 

For Mim Dunn's nephew DAVID HAHN who is dealing with severe throat cancer.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, EVELYN TOEDEBUSCH,  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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