Fwd: Family: It's Complicated

This sounds like an excellent Bible study. I am very interested in doing it. Who would be interested in being a part of it?  Check out the video below and tell me what you think.

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COPE24 announces the release of their new Bible study

 

Family: It's Complicated!

A Bible Study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Genesis

The authors, Rene Howitt and Tim Wesemann, share their thoughts on the study in this video:

Family: It's Complicated. Talk with authors Rene Howitt and Tim Wesemann

The health of our families is the health of our nation. From the first book of the Bible to the latest news headline, every household has its own generational story of how they interacted, reacted, and treated one another. While some of the biblical accounts are encouraging, some are filled with unexplainable dysfunction—and these troubles still plague modern-day families. Why are we angry? Why are there so many single-parent homes? Why do we suffer with addictions?

So much of our own brokenness is rooted in our childhoods. In a study on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), researchers found an alarming percentage of adults who had grown up abused and neglected in dysfunctional homes.

This small-group or individual Bible study offers reactive solutions and brings to light information about ACEs by discussing dysfunctional similarities between families found in Genesis and today's families.      

 The study questions will enable you to proactively dig to the roots of your struggles and empower you to rebuild and form healthier, stronger family relationships.

"The families in the book of Genesis had secrets in their animal skin covered closets and cycles of sin in their histories. They are broken families just like ours in need of redemption, reconciliation, and forgiveness from a just, faithful, and compassionate God."

 "The health of our families is the health of our nation."

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Fwd: Encourage October 25, 2018

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View this email in your browser You are receiving this email because of your relationship with Missouri District LCMS. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Volume III, Issue 40 October 25, 2018 We're pleased to publish the 2018 Missouri District Convention Proceedings. You can download them here.   Encourage Newsletter Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan    Luther's Gospel - The True Treasure of the Church    On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. In August 1518, he published an explanation of these 95 Theses.  These early writings of Luther demonstrate a still developing theology that will be increasingly shaped by the Scriptures. One of the strongest of the original theses was #62 – The true treasure of the church is the most holy gospel of the glory and grace of God. In his explanation, Luther writes, "The gospel is a preaching of the incarnate Son of God, given to us without any merit on our part for salvation and peace.  It is a word of salvation, a word of grace, a word of comfort, a word of joy, a voice of the bridegroom and the bride, a good word of peace."    Though we are far removed from Luther's day, there are still people who desperately need a good word of peace.  On one hand, the world proclaims an idolatrous message that everything is about you and what you want out of life. On the other hand, many proclaim a false gospel that peace can only be found in what you do rather than what Christ has done for you.  Rather than proclaiming the true treasure of the Gospel, their message obscures Christ and His merits on the cross. They proclaim only a message of Law about how you must live and where you can go, rather than the Gospel of how Christ has lived and died for you. As Luther also wrote in 1518 in the Heidelburg Disputation, "The law says, 'do this,' and it is never done.  Grace says, 'believe this,' and everything is already done."    This message is just as relevant today as it was in Luther's day. For people are still burdened by the Law and can find no peace, no good news. We don't expect those people to find us.  Rather, our Lord sends us, His Church, with this great treasure of the Gospel out into the world to seek after the lost. People are not lining up at our doors asking to see this treasure. Instead, we are sent to love our neighbor by bringing them the peace and good news of Jesus Christ. May God strengthen our congregation members to be faithful witnesses like Martin Luther as we bring the good news of salvation to all the world.  Happy 501st Anniversary of the Reformation!   Prayer – Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.     Fraternally in Christ,    President Lee Hagan      Events and Information Sr. High District Youth Gathering Nov. 16 to 18 This year our District Youth Gathering Theme will simply be "I AM." In Exodus 3 Moses encounters God at the burning bush.  It is here that God gives Moses his personal name, Yahweh, and the authority of "I AM" to go to the people of Israel.  His message: "I AM" has seen your affliction and I will bring you up out of it!  Today young Christians experience many different kinds of afflictions – personal, emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical – and God is the one who delivers us from these afflictions.  Join us as we gather together to worship, experience the Living Word of God Nov. 16 to 18, 2018 at Cross Pointe Retreat Center in Rocky Mount, Mo.  Several of our interest centers will focus on common afflictions that we face as Christians such as depression and suicide.  We will also have interest centers focusing on sharing the Word of God with others. Specific Interest Center presenters and other information will be available soon. For more information visit http: //mo.lcms.org/event/missouri-district-senior-high-gathering/ Missouri District Pastors' Wives Retreat Nov. 3 & Nov. 10 Click Here to Register! This message was sent to revklaus@hotmail.com by movoice@mo.lcms.org 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive #300, St. Louis, MO, 63141 Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | Forward Email | Report Abuse

DAILY DEVOTION AND CHURCH NEWS: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018

DEVOTION: John 8:31-36 English Standard Version (ESV)

The Truth Will Set You Free

³¹ So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, ³² and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." ³³ They answered him, "We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, 'You will become free'?"

³⁴ Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave^[a] to sin. ³⁵ The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. ³⁶ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

 

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45

Fri- 6-12 grade lock in 8pm

Sat- Lock in ends 8am

Sun- Adult Bible class 8:15; Worship 9:30; Dr. Phil Frusti here from Lead A Child to present the ministry of education to children

______________________________________________________

WORSHIP WORKERS: 

Organist- Barb Dreyer

 

Acolyte- Grant Jacobsmeyer

 

Ushers- Rich Talbert, Tom Linke, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelscher

 

Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Brockfelds

 

Communion assistant- Randy Fischer

 

Greeter- Rich and Peggy Talbert

 

Projectionist- Erv Yoder

 

Lay Reader- Tim Linke

 

 

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: When Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been put in prison, where did he go? He went to Galilee "Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali."

 

TODAY'S QUIZ:  What was Matthew's other (Jewish) name?

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NEWS:

6-12 GRADE LOCK IN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT-SATURDAY MORNING!!

All 11-18 year olds are welcome to join us and bring friends!  We''' have games, food, movies, Bible time, and lots of goofiness!  Let me know you are coming!!

_______________________________________________________________________________

DR. PHIL FRUSTI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEAD A CHILD, WILL BE HERE THIS WEEKEND!

He will talk about the progress and wonderful work the Lord is doing through Lead a Child!  We will have a door offering as well as having a chance to pledge your financial and prayer support for this most worthwhile organization!  Please plan on being there!!

_______________________________________________________

DISCIPLE MAKERS: October 21, 2018

If you are wondering what this all about you can watch it here.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rSHWL1slfA

________________________________________________________________

WORSHIP FROM OCTOBER 21, 2018

Enjoy! Share!

 

https://youtu.be/XW2lDprkKdM

 

___________________________________________________________________

STILL MORE VENDORS NEEDED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3 VENDOR FAIR!!

If you'd like a table or know someone who would call Terry @ 456-2888 or Marilyn Foster who is in charge of the event at 456-4195 to reserve your spot!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________           LITTLE LAMBS IS MAKING A BUDDY BENCH OUT OF RECYCLED PLASTIC CAPS

Please save your plastic bottle and jugs caps They will need 30 pounds of them.  (water, soda, Gatorade, milk jugs, etc. are accepted.)  There is a receptacle in the narthex or you can just bring them down to the preschool teacher's table in the preschool room. 

______________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE A THRIVENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNT OR POLICY?

You may be eligible to receive money for Little Lambs or Good Shepherd!!  Go to www.thrivent.com/choicedollars to check it out!

____________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYERS: 

For KEENAN TURNURE, grandson of Don and Wanda, who is in the middle of basic training to become a Marine.

 

For the FAMILY OF THE PERRICONES, who has suffered another devastating loss due to suicide. 

 

for Rich Talbert's sister JANICE WOODS, who is recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery today. 

 

For the THOUSANDS IN THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE who are dealing with loss of property and life.

 

For JOANNE HACHTEL recovering from knee surgery.  

   

For MARY WILLIAMS, (Mother of Ron Williams), who is on hospice care.  

 

For DENISE HOOKER (Betty Tameler's daughter) who is hospitalized due to low blood count because of cancer.

 

For GEORGE HOESCHER,  as they continue to deal with cancer. 

 

 

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For CONNER FIGURA going through tech training in the Air Force.

  

For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey for another month and a half.

 

For DAVID TATE stationed in Japan, and ALEX WALTERS, stationed in Tennessee.  That God would bless their service to our country and keep them safe as they all await possible deployment.

 

For CALEB FIGURA AND VINCE MASTERS who are both serving our country in the National Guard and take time out of their lives, jobs, and families to go on duty several times a year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DAILY DEVOTION AND CHURCH NEWS: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018

DEVOTION:  Romans 3:19-28 English Standard Version (ESV)

¹⁹ Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. ²⁰ For by works of the law no human being^[a] will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

The Righteousness of God Through Faith

²¹ But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— ²² the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: ²³ for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ²⁴ and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, ²⁵ whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. ²⁶ It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

²⁷ Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. ²⁸ For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

 

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

Wed- 8^th graders to sexual purity workshop 5:15-9pm (No Disciple Makers); Choir 7

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45

Fri- 6-12 grade lock in 8pm

Sat- Lock in ends 8am

Sun- Adult Bible class 8:15; Worship 9:30; Dr. Phil Frusti here from Lead A Child to present the ministry of education to children

______________________________________________________

WORSHIP WORKERS: 

Organist- Barb Dreyer

 

Acolyte- Grant Jacobsmeyer

 

Ushers- Rich Talbert, Tom Linke, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelscher

 

Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Brockfelds

 

Communion assistant- Randy Fischer

 

Greeter- Rich and Peggy Talbert

 

Projectionist- Erv Yoder

 

Lay Reader- Tim Linke

 

 

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What are the names of the twelve disciples?  Simon Peter,Andrew, James (son of Zebedee),John, Philip,Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot

TODAY'S QUIZ:  When Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been put in prison, where did he go?

___________________________________________________________________

NEWS:

6-12 GRADE LOCK IN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT-SATURDAY MORNING!!

All 11-18 year olds are welcome to join us and bring friends!  We''' have games, food, movies, Bible time, and lots of goofiness!  Let me know you are coming!!

_______________________________________________________________________________

DR. PHIL FRUSTI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEAD A CHILD, WILL BE HERE THIS WEEKEND!

He will talk about the progress and wonderful work the Lord is doing through Lead a Child!  We will have a door offering as well as having a chance to pledge your financial and prayer support for this most worthwhile organization!  Please plan on being there!!

_______________________________________________________

DISCIPLE MAKERS: October 21, 2018

If you are wondering what this all about you can watch it here.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rSHWL1slfA

________________________________________________________________

WORSHIP FROM OCTOBER 21, 2018

Enjoy! Share!

 

https://youtu.be/XW2lDprkKdM

 

___________________________________________________________________

STILL MORE VENDORS NEEDED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3 VENDOR FAIR!!

If you'd like a table or know someone who would call Terry @ 456-2888 or Marilyn Foster who is in charge of the event at 456-4195 to reserve your spot!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________           LITTLE LAMBS IS MAKING A BUDDY BENCH OUT OF RECYCLED PLASTIC CAPS

Please save your plastic bottle and jugs caps They will need 30 pounds of them.  (water, soda, Gatorade, milk jugs, etc. are accepted.)  There is a receptacle in the narthex or you can just bring them down to the preschool teacher's table in the preschool room. 

______________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE A THRIVENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNT OR POLICY?

You may be eligible to receive money for Little Lambs or Good Shepherd!!  Go to www.thrivent.com/choicedollars to check it out!

____________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYERS: 

For KEENAN TURNURE, grandson of Don and Wanda, who is in the middle of basic training to become a Marine.

 

For the FAMILY OF THE PERRICONES, who has suffered another devastating loss due to suicide. 

 

for Rich Talbert's sister JANICE WOODS, who is recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery today. 

 

For the THOUSANDS IN THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE who are dealing with loss of property and life.

 

For JOANNE HACHTEL recovering from knee surgery.  

   

For MARY WILLIAMS, (Mother of Ron Williams), who is on hospice care.  

 

For DENISE HOOKER (Betty Tameler's daughter) who is hospitalized due to low blood count because of cancer.

 

For GEORGE HOESCHER,  as they continue to deal with cancer. 

 

 

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For CONNER FIGURA going through tech training in the Air Force.

  

For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey for another month and a half.

 

For DAVID TATE stationed in Japan, and ALEX WALTERS, stationed in Tennessee.  That God would bless their service to our country and keep them safe as they all await possible deployment.

 

For CALEB FIGURA AND VINCE MASTERS who are both serving our country in the National Guard and take time out of their lives, jobs, and families to go on duty several times a year.