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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. PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD November 9, 2018 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 In this issue: Lutheran Development Group Transforms Buildings into Homes The Dual Nature of Life as a Pastor Events and Announcements   We're pleased to publish the proceedings for the 2018 convention. Click here to download the 2018 Missouri District Convention Proceedings. Lutheran Development Group Transforms Buildings into Homes We've all seen dilapidated buildings, with their broken windows and crumbling facades. For some, these structures are simply part of a backdrop. They're often referred to as "vacant properties," or "blight." However, many struggling people in cities across our country have another word for it. Home. While there are some affordable housing options in St. Louis, the need far outweighs availability. Building by building, Lutheran Development Group (LDG) is creating a new choice for people stuck between unaffordable, luxurious renovations and scraping by in subpar living conditions. Chris Shearman, founder and Executive Director of LDG, acknowledges that even as more apartments open, there are many more people without access to safe housing. Chris has seen families living in homes with walls falling off or without floors. People without good credit or with an eviction history must often settle, often with hazardous spaces or uncaring landlords. The impact spreads from the tenants to the community, as buildings in disrepair contribute to blight and other neighborhood issues.   SERIVCE OPPORTUNITY: If you'd like to help address this issue by rehabbing a building with Laborers for Christ, contact LCEF Ministry Support today at (314) 855-6444 or ministry.support@LCEF.org. How Serving the Community Changed the Course of Chris Shearman's Career Not too long ago, Chris thought he wanted to go to law school. His wife, meanwhile, was opening a neighborhood café. After working for a for-profit developer downtown, he helped her manage her café and became more involved with neighborhood initiatives.    The Dual Nature of Life as a Pastor by Rev. Dr. Darrell Zimmerman, Chairman, Ministerial Health Committee Explain this for me, if you can. According to research from the Barna Group (Pastors: 2018) and others who dig deep into what's going on with clergy, pastors have one of the highest rates of satisfaction among all professions, but also report the greatest amount of stress related problems. Huh? If you have a job that causes so much anxiety, why do you love it so much?  Explain that! Pastors report levels of stress related illness at rates significantly higher than the national average. They also report mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, relational issues such as not enough time with spouse and children and financial stress way out of line with their level of education and hours of work, all directly related to their calling. So why do Pastors consistently say they love their work and find it so rewarding? I'm sure you already know. Dr. Walther suggested that the angels, if capable of it, would be jealous of all who get to share the love of Jesus with those who don't know Him (see the 27th Evening Lecture). The issue here is whether or not the Pastor is aware of the toll that the ministry lifestyle can take on his health, his family life, his emotions, his finances and even his spiritual life if he's not attentive to his own personal, human (very human) needs. Not long ago, a young pastor shared with me his crazy schedule and asked me if I thought he was trying to do too much.  I suggested he ask his wife. I sometimes wonder how that conversation went. In the movie "A League of Their Own," manager Tom Hanks asked Geena Davis, the star catcher, why she was quitting the baseball team. She said, "It just got too hard." With his teeth clenched together, Hanks looked her in the eye and said in a low, but very stern voice, "It's supposed to be hard.  If it wasn't hard anybody could do it.  It's the hard that makes it great." I often think that's a pretty good description of ministry. Ballplayers learn how to take care of themselves so that they'll be at their best on the playing field.  It works that way in ministry, too. It's hard, but it's great. We need you on the team and we want you at your best.  Keep the satisfaction high, but work on lowering the stress. Remember that self-care is not selfish, it's just good stewardship. God bless you in your continued service in the Lord's kingdom. Announcements & Other News Limited Time: 40-Month Note at 4%! To meet future loan demand and help support growing ministry opportunities, LCEF needs to raise an additional $100 million. You're invited to open a special, limited-time investment opportunity: LCEF's 40-month 40th anniversary note at 4%. Visit lcef.org/40month.   Lutheran Church Extension Fund is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a solicitation to buy. LCEF will offer and sell its securities only in states where authorized. The offer is made solely by LCEF's Offering Circular. Investors should carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks. Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod is registered and licensed through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System-NMLS#3444. LCEF StewardAccount® access features provided through UMB Bank n.a. The StewardAccount is not available to investors in South Carolina.   St. Louis Area Volunteers Needed for Laborers for Christ On behalf of Lutheran Development Group, Laborers for Christ is looking for volunteers from local St. Louis churches to work on the 3500 block of Oregon. Workers will receive minimum wage and will work 40-hours a week on-site. The only required skills are a desire to serve and a willingness to work! If you're interested in being a part of Laborers for Christ, visit them online or call 314-885-6444. LWML Carnival Fantasy Cruise June 24-29, 2019 Post the National LWML Convention in Mobile Alabama, the LWML is pleased to offer a cruise on the Carnival Fantasy for FUN from June 24- 29, 2019. Well-deserved rest and relaxation with proceeds which benefit the mission projects of the LWML. Would you like to take part in this fun getaway while benefiting LWML? McGehee Cruise & Vacation Inc. will assist with all reservations for the cruise. Registration is now open: Please click here for more information. Get $20,000 to become a church worker in the LCMS! Is God calling you into church work in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod? Are you concerned about how you are going to pay for the hight cost of college? At Concordia University Irvine we value the formation of future leaders for our church. Therefore we are pleased to announce that, starting with the 2018-2019 school year, we are offering qualified church work students a guaranteed total of $20,000 in institutional aid per year, plus a housing grant. Ready to begin? To start the application process, go to www.cui.edu/app. To learn more about the church vocations scholarship, who is qualified, and additional application requirements for church work programs, go to www.cui.edu/churchworkscholarship. District and Church Events Installations and Ordinations Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations LCMS Missouri District News Obituaries 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

Denise Hooker (Betty Tameler's daughter) funeral arrangements

Faith Christian Family Church

Visitation- Tuesday, November 13, 4-8pm

Funeral- Wednesday, November 14, 10am.

 

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Prayer request for family and friends of Mary Stemler

Please pray for the family and friends of Mary Stemler as she passed away last evening.

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DAILY DEVOTION AND CHURCH NEWS: Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

DEVOTION: Mark 12:38-44 English Standard Version (ESV)

Beware of the Scribes

³⁸ And in his teaching he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces ³⁹ and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts,⁴⁰ who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."

The Widow's Offering

⁴¹ And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. ⁴² And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny.^[a] 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, "Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. ⁴⁴ For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."

 

https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.klaustermeier/videos/10155888642378803/

 

 

 

 

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45

Sun- Adult Bible Class 8:15; Worship 9:30; Disciple Makers 10:45

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WORSHIP WORKERS: 

Organist- Barb Dreyer

 

Acolyte- Isabelle Morris

 

Ushers- Don Turnure, Dave Burmeister, Brent Davis, Larry Schulze

 

Altar- Set up- Jody Baldwin; Clean Up- Sandy Robine

 

Communion assistant- Jason Cluver

 

Greeters- Tom and Pam Linke

 

Projectionist- Terry McKenzie

 

Lay Reader- Don Nolte

 

 

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: To whom did Jesus say, "how often have I longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing."  Jerusalem

TODAY'S QUIZ:  In what town did Jesus grow up?

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NEWS:

SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON ADOPTION SERVICE AND PRESENTATION THIS SUNDAY AT 6:30pm

Please join us at St. John's this Sunday evening as we hear all about the blessings and joys of adoption and foster parenting!  There will be music, speakers and lots of love to share!! 

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LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS AND PECANS!!

Talk to one of the Ladies Aid members, call the church office, or just stop by if you'd like to purchase some.

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VOLUNTEERS AND NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITIONS ON OUR NEW CHURCH COUNCIL!!!

St. John's is in need of volunteers and/or nominations for

1. Congregational secretary-  take official minutes at congregational meetings

2. financial secretary

i.              weekly audit and double check the counter's work

ii.             enter it into the church records in the church computer

iii.            takes deposit to the bank

iv.            signs vouchers

v.             sends out contribution statements twice a year

vi.            gets offering envelopes ready and distributed

3. President (Steve McDowell has agreed to run for president for 2019, but would welcome any challengers who feel led to do it. )
4. Vice President- (Tom Linke has agreed to run again for 2019 but also would welcome any challengers who feel led to leadership.)
5. Treasurer- (Rich Boeger has agreed to do it again for 2019, but would welcome a challenger.)
6. Head Elder- (Our current head elder, Jason Cluver, has agreed to run for 2019 but would welcome a challenger.)
7. Head Trustee- (Our current head trustee, Brett Nordwald, has agreed to run for 2019, but would welcome a challenger.)

This is for our new organizational structure which was previewed at our voter's meeting in August and will be voted on for approval at our voter's meeting on November 18.)

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WHO'S INTERESTED IN THIS BIBLE STUDY???!!!

A new small group or individual Bible study is out called "Family: It's Complicated", that would pertain to many situations and families in our church!  It talks about something called ACEs "Adverse Childhood Experiences"  which cause people to have trouble as adults.  It seems like it would be great for a small group Bible study during the week, or for any individual to do at home.  Some have already expressed interest.  Is there any more interest in a small group study or even individual study?

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PRAYERS: 

For BETTY TAMELER AND HER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of her daughter, Denise Hooker. 

 

For MARY STEMLER as she is being placed in hospice care and as her health is failing quickly.

 

For OUR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THOSE WHO WERE REELECTED, that god would use them to do his will and give him glory, and that they would keep his will in mind at all time as they make decisions for the sake of his people.  

 

For HOWARD LINKE, brother of Bob Linke, who is having trouble recovering from a triple bypass.

 

For MARILYN FOSTER as a cancerous spot was found on her liver and as she awaits word on treatment possibilities.

 

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

  

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

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER,  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.

 

 

 

 

DAILY DEVOTION AND CHURCH NEWS: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018

DEVOTION https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.klaustermeier/videos/10155886552898803/UzpfSTYxNzAwMzgwMjoxMDE1NTg4NjU5NDIzMzgwMw/

 

1 Kings 17:8-24 English Standard Version (ESV)

The Widow of Zarephath

⁸ Then the word of the Lord came to him, ⁹ "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you." ¹⁰ So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, "Bring me a little water in a vessel, that I may drink." ¹¹ And as she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, "Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand."¹² And she said, "As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. And now I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die." ¹³ And Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son. ¹⁴ For thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, 'The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the Lord sends rain upon the earth.'" ¹⁵ And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days.¹⁶ The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Elijah.

Elijah Raises the Widow's Son

¹⁷ After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill. And his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him.¹⁸ And she said to Elijah, "What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to me to bring my sin to remembrance and to cause the death of my son!" ¹⁹ And he said to her, "Give me your son." And he took him from her arms and carried him up into the upper chamber where he lodged, and laid him on his own bed. ²⁰ And he cried to the Lord, "O Lord my God, have you brought calamity even upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by killing her son?" ²¹ Then he stretched himself upon the child three times and cried to the Lord, "O Lord my God, let this child's life^[a] come into him again." ²² And the Lordlistened to the voice of Elijah. And the life of the child came into him again, and he revived. ²³ And Elijah took the child and brought him down from the upper chamber into the house and delivered him to his mother. And Elijah said, "See, your son lives." ²⁴ And the woman said to Elijah, "Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth."

 

 

 

 

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

Wed- Disciple Makers 6:30; Choir 7

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45

Sun- Adult Bible Class 8:15; Worship 9:30; Disciple Makers 10:45

______________________________________________________

WORSHIP WORKERS: 

Organist- Barb Dreyer

 

Acolyte- Isabelle Morris

 

Ushers- Don Turnure, Dave Burmeister, Brent Davis, Larry Schulze

 

Altar- Set up- Jody Baldwin; Clean Up- Sandy Robine

 

Communion assistant- Jason Cluver

 

Greeters- Tom and Pam Linke

 

Projectionist- Terry McKenzie

 

Lay Reader- Don Nolte

 

 

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How many lepers who cried out to Jesus were healed by him, and how many came back to thank him? 10 were healed 1 returned to thank him.

TODAY'S QUIZ:  To whom did Jesus say, "how often have I longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing."

___________________________________________________________________

NEWS:

LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS AND PECANS!!

Talk to one of the Ladies Aid members, call the church office, or just stop by if you'd like to purchase some.

_________________________________________________________________________

VOLUNTEERS AND NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITIONS ON OUR NEW CHURCH COUNCIL!!!

St. John's is in need of volunteers and/or nominations for

1. Congregational secretary-  take official minutes at congregational meetings

2. financial secretary

i.              weekly audit and double check the counter's work

ii.             enter it into the church records in the church computer

iii.            takes deposit to the bank

iv.            signs vouchers

v.             sends out contribution statements twice a year

vi.            gets offering envelopes ready and distributed

3. President (Steve McDowell has agreed to run for president for 2019, but would welcome any challengers who feel led to do it. )
4. Vice President- (Tom Linke has agreed to run again for 2019 but also would welcome any challengers who feel led to leadership.)
5. Treasurer- (Rich Boeger has agreed to do it again for 2019, but would welcome a challenger.)
6. Head Elder- (Our current head elder, Jason Cluver, has agreed to run for 2019 but would welcome a challenger.)
7. Head Trustee- (Our current head trustee, Brett Nordwald, has agreed to run for 2019, but would welcome a challenger.)

This is for our new organizational structure which was previewed at our voter's meeting in August and will be voted on for approval at our voter's meeting on November 18.)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

WHO'S INTERESTED IN THIS BIBLE STUDY???!!!

A new small group or individual Bible study is out called "Family: It's Complicated", that would pertain to many situations and families in our church!  It talks about something called ACEs "Adverse Childhood Experiences"  which cause people to have trouble as adults.  It seems like it would be great for a small group Bible study during the week, or for any individual to do at home.  Some have already expressed interest.  Is there any more interest in a small group study or even individual study?

____________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYERS: 

For BETTY TAMELER AND HER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of her daughter, Denise Hooker. 

 

For MARY STEMLER as she is being placed in hospice care and as her health is failing quickly.

 

For OUR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THOSE WHO WERE REELECTED, that god would use them to do his will and give him glory, and that they would keep his will in mind at all time as they make decisions for the sake of his people.  

 

For HOWARD LINKE, brother of Bob Linke, who is having trouble recovering from a triple bypass.

 

For MARILYN FOSTER as a cancerous spot was found on her liver and as she awaits word on treatment possibilities.

 

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

  

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

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER,  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.