St. John's Group Email visitation and funeral arrangements for Norbert Heitgerd

Below are the visitation and funeral arrangements for Norbert Heitgerd:

Visitation: Thursday, 3-8pm at St. John's

Funeral: Friday, 10am at St. John's

Luncheon to follow-

Peace on your evening!

St. John's Group Email Tuesday, June 14, 2011

DEVOTION:

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. Romans 14:8-9

While looking for stories for the Daily Devotions, my eye was caught by the title of an article located on another web page.

The title said, "Man Dies All By Himself."

Was the story about a forgotten movie star, or some homeless individual, or a hiker who had taken a climb beyond his level of expertise? Maybe this was the story of a hoarder who had been crushed by a falling pile of beloved possessions. It was the kind of title I had to investigate.

Clicking on the link produced a large picture of a hollow-cheeked old man. Above his head, in very large letters were the words "Man Dies All By Himself." There was no article, nothing to explain the picture.

Then it clicked. The man who had died all by himself was Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the man who had helped terminate the lives of over 130 people -- people who had incurable and painful diseases, who had no hope, no value, nothing to keep them linked to this world.

At least that's what Kevorkian said. It's what many others believe.

Recently, a past executive director of Lutheran Hour Ministries went home to his Lord. Rodger Hebermehl was his name. Many of you knew him. Those who didn't missed the acquaintance of a special man, a gentle, Christian man, who loved his Lord and had a tremendous longing for the lost souls of humanity.

Over the last few years Rodger had suffered from an illness that he knew would end his life. Gradually the things he could do were diminished. Did Rodger say there was no hope, that he had no value or purpose, nothing to keep him here?

If you think that, you don't know Rodger. Allow me to share that when Rodger no longer could get around by himself, when limitations were many and opportunities few, he prayed he might share the Savior's story with a few more unbelievers. He prayed he might be used by the Lord to let them know the transforming power of the Christ. He prayed the Holy Spirit might use him to bring a dozen people to faith.

May I tell you one other thing about Rodger? Rodger did not die all by himself. Yes, he had his loving wife Cassandra at his side and, yes, there had been many others with him during those last days.

But when Rodger left this life he did so in the company of Jesus who had redeemed him -- the Savior he had considered it an honor to serve. No, Rodger did not die alone.

Because of Jesus, no Christian man or woman ever dies ... alone.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, today I give thanks for the Rodger Hebermehls of this world. By that I mean those who have clearly seen the Savior's sacrifice and wish to do all they can to make sure the whole world knows the wonders of Your love. May I, by Your grace, live in that love until the time comes when I am taken home. This I ask in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

POSTSCRIPT: I don't know if Rodger's wish to touch people with the Savior's story reached everyone he wished when he was alive. But I think both the Lord and Rodger would be pleased if you shared this devotion with others who haven't yet acknowledged Jesus as Savior. Thank you.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Jehu?
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CATECHISM:
Question: How did God give His law?
Answer: When God created people, he wrote the Law on their hearts. Later he arranged the Law in Ten Commandments, wrote it on two tablets of stone, and made it known through Moses.

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BIRTHDAYS:
Sun- Alaina Heitgerd
Tues- Missy Dothage, Brian Toedebusch
Thurs- Jesse Ulery
Fri- Dylan Coleman, Morgan Robb, Karrie Rosemann, Shirley Simmerman
Sat- Cindy Klover, Ruby Rahn
Sun- Dave Tinnin
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ANNIVERSARIES:
Sun- Jerry and Lisa Pezold
Mon- Dave and Joann Merx
Tues- Mike and Sharon Spoede
Wed- Bob and Marianne Linke
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Trustees 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid meeting 1pm
Thurs-
Fri-
Sat- Tony Perricone/Sandra Hurley wedding 11am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9am; Adult Bible class 10:30; Father's Day
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector- Sat- I NEED SOMEONE AGAIN! Sun- Woolf
Elder- Sat- Rahn, Sun- Robine
Ushers- Boeger, Schulze, Sherman, Nolte
Acolyte- Heitgerd
Lay reader- Sat- Nolte; Sun- Robine
Greeters- Rausch
Altar- Setup- Hance; Clean Up- Frick
Organist- Siebold
Tellers- Team #3
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NEWS:
NORBERT HEITGERD PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE TODAY AFTER A SHORT BATTLE AGAINST A RETURNING CANCER.
Visitation and funeral arrangements are pending.
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Proverbs: Week #3
We will get in to the preeminence of God and how we should trust in Him rather than ourselves. PLEASE JOIN US!!!
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Below is straight from the Immanuel, Joplin Website

TORNADO Recovery at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Joplin, Missouri -

Church is Open as Free Clinic
Primary and Wound Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Relief Center Open 9:00 am- 7:00pm

Emotional Care and Support Group
Volunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community Welcome
Contact the Church Office for details.

You Can Adopt A Youth:

Adopt a youth affected by natural disaster to attend the June 24th Missouri District Sr. High Youth Gathering. The cost is $149 per person. There are at least eight sr. high youth in Immanuel, Joplin's youth group who lost their homes or had significant damage. (maybe more with friends who could be invited, need a much deserved break and would hear the Good News.)

We would like to provide full scholarships for these youth. Click here for more information.

Volunteers Needed:

Special Appeal: We are in need of doctors and nurses to staff our onsite clinic. If you are a medical professional and can donate some of your time to help Immanuel please click here and register as a volunteer for Joplin. Note specifically that you are a doctor or nurse so that we can assign you to work in the clinic.

All volunteers should register at www.lutheranchurchcharities.org. They will be assisting in scheduling crews to help at Immanuel. After clicking on "Volunteer," scroll down to bottom of page to enter information.

Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:

Canned and Dried Goods

Cleaning Supplies

Laundry Detergent

Towels

Sheets (No Blankets)

New Pillows

We are no longer accepting clothing, baby items, toiletries and blankets

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PRAYER REQUESTS: (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)
For the family and friends of NORBERT HEITGERD who mourn his passing from death to life today.

For BOB LINKE who is hospitalized with severe intestinal problems.

For HOPE TINNIN'S MOM as she deals with several tumors on her lungs.

For RUTH CANTRELL as she is extremely weak after surgery and tests for a cancer on her brain.

For KEN MEYER, Robyn McNew's brother, as he continues to miraculously recover from a severe heartattack and a two week coma.

For DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer.

For JOPLIN as they continue to recover.

For ST JOHN'S as we continue to go through our CARE process.

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St. John's Group Email one more prayer request

Please pray for Hope Tinnin's mother as doctors have found several tumors on her lungs.

St. John's Group Email prayer for the family and friends of Norbert Heitgerd and also for Bob Linke

1. Norbert Heitgerd passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. Please pray for his family and friends as they mourn his passing. Visitation and funeral arrangements are pending.

2. Pray for Bob Linke who is hospitalized with severe intestinal problem.

St. John's Group Email prayer requests

I have run out of time to do a daily email for today, but I wanted to get these prayer requests out:

1. For NORBERT HEITGERD who is on hospice and nearing the end of his days on the earth unless the Lord does a miracle.

2. For RUTH CANTRELL (her update is below)

To All Ruth's Friends and Family

We went to see Dr. John Bedwinek Friday at the SLU Cyberknife (directional radiation) program at Lake St. Louis. They had been reviewing the biopsy report, it was strange looking and was even presented to the greater St. Louis Tumor Review Group. They could not tell what type of cells these were only that they did not like them, they are cancer cells just don't know what type. They have to determine the type before treatment, The have sent these cells to a prominent pathologist along with some of her old lung tissue for comparison. We would prefer that it be some type of pituitary cancer and not a spread of the lung cancer. We have to wait until the staples are removed prior to starting the Cyberknife treatment. That will be 20 Jun 2011, we will then be able to get her mask made for the treatment on the 20 or 21 Jun and treatment started soon thereafter.

Keep Ruth in your thoughts and Prayers as she goes through this treatment.

3. For GUS KLAUSTERMEIER as he has a fever and is feeling really sick today.

These two are the most urgent prayers.

Peace be with you today!

St. John's Group Email Friday, June 10, 2011

DEVOTION: A joyful heart is good medicine but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

As many of you know, I spent Tuesday and Wednesday down in Joplin helping a little bit with the recovery efforts with the tornado. Tuesday we spent part of the afternoon carrying hundreds of cases of bottled water into Immanuel's school gym and the rest of the afternoon at a couple different houses carrying all the trash, trees, and building materials to the curb to be picked up. Wednesday was spent helping a family move their belongings from their destroyed home and a storage unit to their new place.

It was hard work and the folks there have tons more hard work ahead of them for weeks and months to come. You would think that there would be a lot of crushed spirits and downtrodden faces and lives in that city.

You would be wrong. What I found, especially among the many Christian people I worked for and with, was a sense of joy and peace. I saw smiles on many faces and eagerness to serve and pitch in wherever needed. I saw a lot of overly joyful and thankful people for the thousands of volunteers that were down there serving. No one really complained about the work they had to do. They may have been overwhelmed by the enormity of it all, but neither discouraged nor willing to give up. I was reminded of the old wise saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."

All of this kind of reminded me of the Christian life in general. Every Christian who lives for any amount of time on this earth will go through tragedy. Some will go through more than others, while still others will go through harsher tragedy at times. But what I am reminded of is what Paul says in Romans and what the above passage from Proverbs says. We have joy in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope which never disappoints us.

When we go through tragedies like the ones in Joplin or in our own personal lives, it is for the production of the hope that does nto disappoint us. It is to remind us that life on this earth is fragile and temporary and that eternal life is what it is all about. It is to remind us that we can only find true comfort, hope, and joy in Jesus and never in the things of this world. A joyful heart truly is good medicine because it is a byproduct of God's love and peace in us.

Please continue to pray for the folks in Joplin as they recover from this tragedy that they will continue to have joy in their suffering and patient endurance as God continues to help them and us through life's journey.

Prayer: Lord God, bless us all when we go through times of struggle and tragedy to remind us that we don't have everything under control, neither do we trust in our own abilities, but that you havve bought us with Your own precious blood and our life truly belongs to You. Amen.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:
Which one is your favorite in that passage from Proverbs?

Here's one of my favorites: Proverbs 15:32 "Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

Come to Bible class this Sunday after church to talk more about your favorite Proverbs and to learn more of the wisdom of God.

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CATECHISM:
Question: What are the Ten Commandments?
Answer: They are the Law of God.

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BIRTHDAYS:
Sun- Wilma Schaefer
Tues- Tina Toedebusch
Wed- Ken Foster
Thurs- Denis Angell, Zach Busby, Austin heitgerd, Dave Merx, Jessica Williams
Fri- Teresa Ketterer, Isabella Linstruth
Sun- Alaina Heitgerd
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ANNIVERSARIES:
Mon- Zach and Jessica Busby; Gene and Mary Hilgendorf
Tues- Dennis and Donna Perrey
Sat- Lenoard and Beverly Waalen
Sun- Jerry and Lisa Pezold
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CALENDAR:
Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- worship 5pm;
Sun- worship 9am; Adult Bible class 10:30; Elders 11:30
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector- Sat- I NEED SOMEONE!!! Sun- McKenzie
Elder- Sat- Turnure, Sun- Talbert
Ushers- Luebke, Callies, Sweet, ?
Acolyte- Groeber
Lay reader- Sat- Mauch; Sun- Junker
Greeters- Weigle
Altar- Setup- Luebke; Clean Up- Koprowski
Organist- Hilgendorf
Tellers- Team #2
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NEWS:
BISCUITS AND GRAVY WILL BE SERVED AFTER CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!
Karin wanted to serve some good sausage gravy and biscuits this Sunday for fellowship time. Come on down, eat some biscuits and gravy and stay for Bible class!
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Proverbs: Week #2
We will get in to the preeminence of God and how we should trust in Him rather than ourselves. PLEASE JOIN US!!!
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Below is straight from the Immanuel, Joplin Website

TORNADO Recovery at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Joplin, Missouri -

Church is Open as Free Clinic
Primary and Wound Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Relief Center Open 9:00 am- 7:00pm

Emotional Care and Support Group
Volunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community Welcome
Contact the Church Office for details.

You Can Adopt A Youth:

We would like to provide full scholarships for these youth. Click here for more information.

Volunteers Needed:

Special Appeal: We are in need of doctors and nurses to staff our onsite clinic. If you are a medical professional and can donate some of your time to help Immanuel please click here and register as a volunteer for Joplin. Note specifically that you are a doctor or nurse so that we can assign you to work in the clinic.

All volunteers should register at www.lutheranchurchcharities.org. They will be assisting in scheduling crews to help at Immanuel. After clicking on "Volunteer," scroll down to bottom of page to enter information.

Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:

Canned and Dried Goods

Cleaning Supplies

Laundry Detergent

Towels

Sheets (No Blankets)

New Pillows

We are no longer accepting clothing, baby items, toiletries and blankets

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PRAYER REQUESTS: (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)
For NORBERT HEITGERD who is at home and will be receiving hospice care.

For PAT MANESS who is back at Parklane Nursing Home.

For RUTH CANTRELL as she continues to recover after a biopsy of a tumor on her pituitary gland.

For DIANNE HANCE as she continues to recover after a kidney infection.

For BRETT RITCHEY who is back at home and doing well.

For KEN MEYER, Robyn McNew's brother, as he continues to miraculously recover from a severe heartattack and a two week coma.

A prayer of thanksgiving for HARPER ELISE EBERT, a new daughter for Derek and Andrea Ebert.

For DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer.

For LISA RAUSCH'S MOM who is hospitalized after falling and breaking her hip.

For JOPLIN as they continue to recover.

For ST JOHN'S as we continue to go through our CARE process.

St. John's Group Email FW: Prayer Request from Sandy Robine

Below is from Sandy

My very first friend in this world, Anna Schmaltz Zyntniak has 2 beautiful granddaughters. The oldest one, Anna has had some heart problems since infantcy. She is scheduled now for a heart surgery on July 7th. I have attached a picture of her taken last month when she went from Daisy to Brownie! She is in the pink slacks. Also below, if you scroll down, you will see the email from my friend (her grandma) asking for prayers. Also below that is the email from little Anna's parents requesting prayers for Anna and also a great Christian witness on their part. My friend's daughter, Kim is an educator in the Lindbergh School District. Anna (the grandma) and I became friends when she was born and I was 3 years old and we were neighbors. Also our families owned businesses next door to each other in Affton. Just wanted to give you all a little background, and hopefully the picture will print for you, so you can know a bit more about the dear and beautiful little girl for whom you will be praying the next month or so.

A little sidenote. Talk about a small world. Cheryl Tate's grandparents lived on our street too! And, it turns out that those 2 little girls that used to visit there sometimes that Anna and I played with were, in fact, Cheryl Tate and her sister!!!! Who knew!

Thank you on behalf of a wonderful Christian family of friends of ours. BTW, grandma Anna has MS also. She is doing pretty well; but one never knows. She also just had a lump removed from her breast. The doctor thought it looked like it would be benign but we will find out this week sometime for sure. While you're at it, please keep Grandma Ann in your prayers as well.

God's peace on your day.

Sandy Robine

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From: gotsheep@charter.net

To: undisclosed-recipients

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 7:10 PM

Subject: FW: Anna's heart surgery

Please keep our granddaughter, Anna, in your prayers. Take Care, Ann and Ron

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Subject: Anna's heart surgery

Date: 6/7/11 3:00:04 PM

From: "Jon Stetzel"

To: "Adele Berger" , "amanda" , "Ann and Ron Zytniak" , "Deb Peppers" , "dennis krieger" , fellemma@yahoo.com, "Gary Stetzel" , "jenny obrien" , "jessica dimitro" , "Jill Hauck" , jerryejane@charter.net, "Jim Sayler Kiwanis" , "Jim Stetzel" , "Katie Cannady" , "kellydaisy reuter" , "Jon Stetzel" , "kim maddock" , "Kris Davis" , kstetzel@lindberghschools.ws, "Lisa Rieman" , "leslie sattley" , "Mark Denk" , "mary lowe" , "mary meyer" , "Monika Maleki" , mshamia@lindberghschools.ws, "Rick Legg" , "Rosemary Hopson" , "Shirley Phillips" , "susan claridge" , "Tammy Bristoe" , "Tracey Daly-Wilson"

Dear Family and Friends,

This morning we scheduled Anna's heart surgery for Thursday, July 7. We will be at Children's Hospital all day on July 6 for

pre-surgery testing & preparations. Her expected stay at Children's will be 5-7 days. Our Family has a strong Faith in God and we feel very thankful that Anna's heart can be repaired. We truly appreciate the love & support from our Dear Family & Friends. Thank you for your caring thoughts and prayers. We will keep you posted.

"His power...can do...more than we...ask or imagine." Ephesians 3:20b

Kimberly & Jon

St. John's Group Email Make A Difference in Joplin - One Family, One Person at a Time

Hey folks,

I am back from Joplin. All I can say is that they will be needing help for a very long time. Below is a fantastic way that you can help!

Come to church this weekend to find out more about the work Danny Dreyer and I did and how we can be most helpful as a congregation!

Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 06:58:51 -0400
From: timhetzner@lutheranchurchcharities.org
To: revklaus@hotmail.com
Subject: Make A Difference in Joplin - One Family, One Person at a Time

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Make A Difference in Joplin - One Family, One Person at a Time
Make Your Donation to Joplin Go Further and Help
Martin Luther School in Joplin, Missouri

To contribute for the purchase of Gift Cards, click here.

Click Here To Donate To Joplin, Missouri Tornado Relief

Dear Jeremy,

You are my refuge in the day of disaster. Jeremiah 17:17

Martin Luther School (Immanuel Joplin's day school) and Immanuel Lutheran Church are the epicenter of aid for the people of Joplin. There they host hot meals for lunch and dinner, distribute clothing, toiletries, household goods, food, diapers and run a medical clinic. The generosity of Lutheran churches and individuals has been overwhelming with donations pouring in from all over the country. At this point in the restoration process the staff and volunteers at Immanuel are saying their biggest need is for gift cards in any denomination.

A way to provide these gift cards and help Martin Luther School, which has given up its entire facility to house all these wonderful efforts, is to purchase the gift cards through the school's Scrip Program. The Scrip Program DOES NOT CHARGE a fee for the purchase of a card. If you would like to make a donation toward the work being done at Immanuel, one family at a time, please consider purchasing a card through this program. The stores that the gift cards will be purchased for are: Home Depot, Lowes, Target and Walmart/Sam's.

Click on the link below to donate online for the purchase of a card or send a check to LCC and mark it "Care Carding". Immanuel Joplin has asked Lutheran Church Charities to acknowledge all the gifts as they simply do not have the time, staff, or resources to do this. LCC will then place orders through the Scrip Coordinator at Martin Luther School. The card is issued for the full amount you order. In addition, a percentage of that amount is paid to the school through the Scrip Program. Of course your donation is passed through LCC - dollar for dollar. Your gift provides a tangible way to demonstrate the Mercy and Compassion of Christ to people in need in Joplin and helps the folks at Martin Luther School with funds to help repair the damage done to their facility from the tornado and put their facility back in shape for the coming school year.

Thank you for considering making a gift in this way and in Making A Difference.

Click here to contribute for the purchase of a gift card.

For questions please call Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466, email Joplin@LutheranChurchCharities.org, or visit our website at www.LutheranChurchCharities.org

Please mail check donations to:

Lutheran Church Charities - CARE CARDING

333 W. Lake St.

Addison, IL 60101

or click here to donate online

Another Way to Help is Our Care Carding Program

So many people want to help the people of Joplin, Missouri in a meaningful way - but are not sure what to do. Here is an opportunity to provide Mercy and Compassion and Help to an individual or family right now!

Click here for instructions

Lutheran Church Charities will then send a thank you and charitable receipt to the return address you place on the card. Lutheran Church Charities will personally deliver the cards unopened to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri for their members and staff to personally hand out to families and individuals who are in need.

Care Cards This is a tangible way to show the Love of Jesus Christ to someone in need - and help them spiritually and physically! To those who already have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ - this shows them the support of the Body of Christ. To those who do not - it shows them the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ through his church - the Body of Christ.

Pictured are cards LCC has already received and were taken to Joplin with LCC staff and K-9 Comfort Dogs that left last night.

For questions contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran Church Charities at 866-455-6466 or visit our website at www.LutheranChurchCharities.org.

If you are unable to do a CARE CARD but would like to contribute for the purchase of gift cards, click here.

or

Click here to donate to the Joplin Disaster Relief Fund

Other Ways to Help

Pray - for those who have lost loved ones, for those who lost property and belongings, for the Pastors, relief workers, volunteers, and all others serving those who have been displaced by the tornadoes.
Pray - Pray for Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri.
Contribute to Joplin, Missouri Tornado Relief.

Thank you for Making A Difference in the name of Christ to those suffering loss.

Tim Hetzner
Lutheran Church Charities

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St. John's Group Email Church Float trip

Church Camping/Float Trip

Dates July 22 - 24th

We have four campsites reserved at Onondaga Cave State Park for the night of the 22nd and 23rd. These are full hookup sites. Each site can accommodate up to 6 people and 2 sleeping units (one with wheels). Cost of camping for 2 days is $54.50 per site. If you do not camp but would like to join the fun a variety of overnight options are availabe at Ozark Outdoors which is about 2 miles away. www.ozarkoutdoors.net or 800-888-0023

The majority of Saturday will be "on your own". There are a variety of things to do at Onondoga State park. www.mostatparks.com or 573-245-6576 There is a beach on the river, a playground and trails (bring Off if you're choosing this option). There are also cave tours available. Onondaga Cave rates are $12 adult, $7 child, $10 senior. Cathedral Cave tours are $8 for adults and $6 for children. We will have a group meal on Saturday night. Meat will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. We will also have a worship service on Saturday night.

We are planning to float on Sunday leaving from Ozark Outdoors at 10:00. We will do a 5 mile float. This should take around 3-5 hours. This would allow time for anyone who wants to drive down Sunday morning to do so. (Leaving church at 8:00) Cost to float on Sunday is $17.50 per person with 2 people in a canoe. A child 12 or under can ride free in a canoe with 2 people. A raft is $22 per person on Sunday with children 7 & under free. Tubes are $20 per person. If anyone has their own canoes we can work out shuttling arrangements. (A Saturday float could also be arranged if someone wanted to float both days. Canoes are $23 on Saturday. Rafts are $33 on Saturday.)

Please contact Teresa Scott with any questions or to make your reservations. Camping reservations need to be made with Teresa by July 10th but sooner is better. Canoe/Raft reservations need to be made by July 17th but sooner is better. tscott@usmo.com or 636-359-0274 (call or text)

Please feel free to join us all weekend or for any portion of the weekend.

St. John's Group Email Urgent need and Arranging Work Crews for Joplin

If you are a doctor or nurse or know of any doctors or nurses who have a bit of extra time and want to volunteer, here is the perfect opportunity:

Urgent Appeal – Immanuel Joplin Calling for Doctors and Nurses

Immanuel Lutheran in Joplin is doing incredible work serving their members, neighbors and the entire city. They are providing food, water, clothing and medical care. The medical clinic being run out of their school building is dependent on volunteer doctors and nurses.

Pastor Gregory Mech and the leadership at Immanuel have asked us to put out this appeal asking doctors and nurses to consider coming to Joplin and serving in the clinic. Any doctors and nurses able to donate even a day or two of their time would play a crucial role in keeping the medical clinic open and available to the community.

The clinic is administering tetanus shots, doing wound care and addressing respiratory distress caused by the massive amounts of airborne debris from the rubble, among other things.

If you are a medical professional and can donate some of your time to help Immanuel please click here and register as a volunteer for Joplin. Note specifically that you are a doctor or nurse so that we can assign you to work in the clinic.

Thank you for considering this request to share the mercy and compassion of Christ with the people of Joplin.

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St. John's Group Email update on my trip to Joplin

We will be staying at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Carthage in a single wide trailer that is actually their youth room.

Some of you have asked about sending supplies. Below is what they say they need right now. I called and they said and I quote "Don't bring too much stuff down though, because we are pretty packed full of stuff right now." I am driving the minivan and will take whatever I can in it.

Empty Plastic Containers (tubs)

Safety Goggles

Gatorade

Dish Soap

Broom

Tarps

Foil Pans

Clothes Pins

Clothesline

Pull-Ups

Heavy Plastic Sheeting

Weather Stripping (Furring Strips)

Sunscreen

If you want to go, let me know by 2pm today.

St. John's Group Email Going down to Joplin

Hey everyone,

I will be leaving for Joplin at about 5:30am tomorrow morning and I will be there till Thursday afternoon and drive back Thursday night.

I don't know if I will be staying/sleeping at a Lutheran Church in Carthage or at a hotel nearby. I may have to find a hotel in Springfield.

If you would like to go with me let me know by 2pm today!

I will be working with Immanuel Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church Charities down there. Not sure yet what we will be doing, but in the words of the coordinator, "There is plenty of work to go around."

Peace to all!
Pastor

St. John's Group Email Church Float trip

Church Camping/Float Trip

Dates July 22 - 24th

Please feel free to join us all weekend or for any portion of the weekend.

St. John's Group Email update on Robyn McNew's brother Ken Meyer

What a miracle!!!

Ken is now at St. John's Mercy Rehab Hospital at Hwy 40 and Timberlake Manor Pkwy (this is not part of the main hospital at 270 and 40).

He has a rigorous therapy schedule during the day (Mon-Sat) with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. He is doing wonderfully! Still a little confused, some vision problems, working on dexterity in hands and standing/walking, but when you talk to him, you can hardly believe he is where he is today after everything that's happened.

St. John's Group Email FW: House For Sale

From your St. John's Board of Evangelism & Outreach!!!

While most of you have no trouble sharing your faith in Jesus Christ with others, many of you still are not comfortable doing so. Well...here is a really "easy" way to do that for you ALL - BOLD OR MEEK! This week-end is a great opportunity to learn more about sharing your faith. Come meet and "join" the Ongoing Ambassdors For Christ (OAFC) that will be with us at St. John's. Even 30 minutes of your entire week-end with one of these awesome young folks will change your life.

Today is another opportunity to share your faith in Christ with others. Who you talk to about Him TODAY may be the last time the other person has to know Christ as their savior. Or...TODAY may be the last time YOU have to tell someone about Him before you meet Him face to face!

I'm sure there must have been some kind of closing prayer or benediction of some sort at the high school graduation in Joplin last week. And, before many of those in attendance (graduates and/or family and friends) ever got back to their earthly homes, they went "home" to the Lord.

MAKE TODAY COUNT & God's peace to you as you live for Him!

Matthew 28:18-20 - Ecclesiates 9:12

One way to share your faith right away - right now - is to just forward this email along with the link below. Scroll down, click on the link and possibly change someone's life that you love.

I hope you have time to see this..............it will bless your socks off.

You Have Got To See This - House For Sale
This is great. Take a look. It will make your day. Click on this URL to see the house that I found for sale. This house is awesome! (if you click scroll bar once, it will auto scroll) Turn your speakers on.. The music is a real toe-tapper!

Click: HERE

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St. John's Group Email volunteer for Joplin relief

I would like to take a group down to Joplin Mon, June 6-Wed, June 8 or the following week Tues , June 14-Thurs, June 16.

Let me know ASAP so I can get us registered and make further plans for sleeping and food arrangements. We would be working through Immanuel Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church Charities.

Just so you know, it may not work out that we are able to go this soon, as just about every organization is inundated with volunteers, but there will still be a lot of need in July as well.

God's peace on your day!
Pastor

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, June 1, 2011

DEVOTION:

But He (Jesus) said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

No doubt you've heard that old expression: "If life gives you lemons, the best thing a person can do is make lemonade."

That's just another way of saying, "Do the best you can with what you've got." It's good advice, but most of us don't follow those words.

In contrast to most people, there is a resident in the New York State prison system.

They haven't released the prisoner's name or the reason he was initially placed in jail. On the other hand, we do know he is an expert on making lemonade.

We know that because the inmate has been caught collecting unemployment checks. That's right. While he was in prison he applied for unemployment. Because of some assistance he received from a woman who works for the state parks department, and because of some creative lying (he told them he was looking for work), the man's application was processed, approved and he began getting his unemployment wages.

Now while we most certainly do not approve of what the prisoner did, we do have to acknowledge he didn't throw in the towel, and he didn't stop believing in what could be accomplished.

His example can be a lesson for us believers.

You see, all too often we give up when we're faced with a bad or difficult situation. We throw in the towel and refuse to make the attempt to fix things.

That's unfortunate. There are times when the Lord wants us to keep counting on Him, when He wants us to keep on praying, working, striving, doing what we can where we can with whatever means He has placed at our disposal.

That's what Noah did, what Moses did, what Samson and Joseph did and what God instructed Paul to do in our Bible verse for today's devotion.

Now I don't have time to give you a complete list of heroes who, with God's guidance, made lemonade out of lemons. But I do have space to say, please, trust that the Lord is with you, helping, assisting, encouraging -- even when life gives you lemons.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the life of a Christian isn't always easy. There are times when we all get lemons. At such moments be with us and grant us the ability to make lemonade. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.

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YESTERDAY and TODAY'S QUIZ:   Name two things that there is a time for under heaven? One person wrote "A time to be born and a time to die."   Wh

Which one is your favorite in that passage from Proverbs?

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CATECHISM:
Question: Why are all six chief parts of the Small Catechism taken from the Bible alone?
Answer:  All the chief parts of the Small Catechism are taken from the Bible, because as god's written Word the Bible is the only final authority for Christian faith and life. "We pledge ourselves to the prophetic and apostolic writings of the Old and New Testaments as the pure and clear fountain of Israel, which is the only true norm according to which all teachers and teachings are to be judged and evaluated.... We have a single, universally accepted.... form of doctrine,,,,, from which and according to which, because it is drawn from the Word of God, all other writings are to be approved and accepted, judged, and regulated" (Formula of Concord SD Rule and Norm 3, 10)
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BIRTHDAYS:
Sun- Cheryl Bettlach, Irma Travelet
Tues- Jeanette Koehler, Devin Miller, Christine Winn
THurs- Mary Hilgendorf, David Mincemeyer, Mike Spoede
Fri- Pam Bueltmann, Henrietta Luter
Sat- Blake Berryman
Sun- Wilma Schaefer
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ANNIVERSARIES:
Sun- Mike and Peggy Smith
Fri- Roger and Carol Boeger

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CALENDAR:
Wed- nothing
Thurs- CARE interviews beginning at 9am; Jonesburg Nursing Home worship 10:30; Alzhiemers support group 1pm
Fri- OAFC arrives at 8pm; Marilyn begins vacation
Sat- OAFC here all day; worship 5pm; Luau at Schirrs 5:30pm
Sun- worship 9am; Sunday school and Bible class 10:30am
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WORSHIP WORKERS
Projector- Sat- McKenzie; Sun- Panhorst
Elder- Sat- Talbert, Sun- Linke
Ushers- Hoelscher, Pritzel, Hoelscher Schirr
Acolyte- Gabel
Lay reader- Sat-Sevier; Sun- Winn
Greeters- Turnure
Altar- Setup- Callies/Vohsen; Clean Up- Bettlach/Schirr
Organist- Siebold
Tellers- Team #1
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NEWS:
A NEW BIBLE STUDY ON PROVERBS: It has been a while since we have started a new Bible study. If you haven't been to Bible study for a while or have never attended, this Sunday is a perfect time to start. Proverbs is full of God's wisdom! If you want to know how to live your life in a more God pleasing way, this is the Bible study to be at! High School and Junior High Kids, this would be a great Bible study for you too!!!
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OAFC (Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ) will be here June 3-5   Go to OAFC.org to learn more about this group!!
This is a group of high school age youth and their adult leaders who goes to a different church once a month and canvasses neighborhoods for that church. They do a survey that asks questions like, "What church do you go to?" "Do you know about Jesus?" and "Are you going to heaven?"   They also help to lead worship and go to a nursing home to minister to the people there.

Help with housing and meals has been filled!!! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers!!!

SUPPORT and PARTICIPATION IS STILL WANTED!!!- If you have time available on Saturday, please come and join them in their activities. You will be greatly blessed!

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ADULTS ONLY LUAU ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4 5:30-whenever pm at Walt and Betty Schirr's house.
$12 per person: Hawaiian dress is encouraged!! Invite your friends!!!

Sign up on the sheet on the counter in the narthex.    Checks made payable to Betty Schirr.
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TORNADO RELIEF EFFORTS
I will be working this week on getting a plan together to go down to Joplin to help with relief efforts. It is gong to take a bit of money for gas, lodging, and food so if you want to go with us, please make plans accordingly.

Below is a list from Immanuel Lutheran Church's Website:
Immediate Free Clinic Supplies Needed:
Inhaler spacers
Generic Keflex
Cipro
Clindamycin
Generic Augmentin
Albuterol inhalers
Advair

Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:
ICE! ICE! ICE! UNTIL WE RECEIVE AN ICE MACHINE WE NEED COOLERS AND ICE! THIS WEEK WILL BE HOT!

Batteries - specifically C and D but all are need in some quantity

Empty Plastic Containers

Safety Goggles

Sugar/Sweetner

Powdered Drinks

Flashlights

Pull-Ups

16 Penny Nails

Laundry Detergent

Heavy Plastic Sheeting

Staple Guns and Staples

Weather Stripping (Furring Strips)

Tarps

Sunscreen

Individually bottled Water, Juice, and Gatorade

Commerical Ice Machine

8 - 10 Walkie Talkies with ear pieces and recharge on a base station. This will assist groups who are in the city. (WE HAVE RECEIVED SOME. A FEW MORE ARE NEEDED)

Packaged Snacks - granola bars or other individually packaged snacks.

Our facility is maxed out at this time. Until we find some storage, we can't accept any more clothing donations that are not listed above. Please check back with us as the need will be ongoing. As soon as space is cleared we will post that we are taking donations again.

The word about our facility has spread and many tired, hungry families and rescue workers are getting hot meals, medical care, and supplies. When they walk in our gym, you should see their faces. They are overwhelmed by the love of Christ that is being lavished on them. Thank you for standing with us through this incredibly tough time. The Body of Christ is beautiful!

Monetary donations can be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church marked "tornado relief."

Volunteers Needed:
Help needed to sort donations, unload trucks, and serve lunch and dinner.

Immanuel Members - contact Stephanie Miller for information about helping with meals.

Monetary Donations:
Donations can be made out to Immanuel Joplin and sent to the church. Please mark TORNADO RECOVERY on the memo line.

*Thrivent Members - Matching funds information coming soon.

Please call Kimberly, she is manning the church phone, 624-0333.

Sister Congregations.....We are overwhelmed by your offers of support and labor! We are hoping to have internet restored Tuesday so that we can begin to respond to your offers to come and help. We will be in contact as soon as possible. We need your help and support, but please give us time to respond. God Bless you all!

Special thanks to Shawn and Jennifer who are maintaining our website and responding to emails on our behalf from St. Louis. Without them, we would not be able to communicate with our sister churches.

PLEASE COME TO CHURCH TO help organize donations, preparing meals, distribute water. Need places for people to stay, store possessions, transportation, house pets. Volunteers check in with Amanda Moenning or Kim Davis upon arrival. They will put you to work.

Go to lcms.org/worldrelief or mail a check to LCMS World Relief and Human Care PO Box 66861 St Louis, MO 63166-6861 (write "Tornado Relief" in the memo line.)
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PRAYER REQUESTS: (Please reply to this email to have prayer requests posted.)
For NORBERT HEITGERD who is at home and will be receiving hospice care.

For BRETT RITCHEY who is hospitalized with complications due to sepsis but is recovering well.

For DWAYNE SEXTON, Joan's son, who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer.

For LISA RAUSCH'S MOM who is hospitalized after falling and breaking her hip.

For the thousands in and around Joplin, MO effected by the tornado, especially the many who have lost or are still searching for loved ones.

For ROSETTA JONES who has been moved to Warrenton Manor ??? to recover from a broken collar bone after a fall.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is dealing witha tumor on her pituitary gland and with severe problems with weakness and tiredness.

For ROBYN MCNEW'S BROTHER, KEN MEYER, who is still on the long road to recovery. .

For OUR CHURCH as we begin to deal with our many conflicts and how to best resolve them and reconcile with one another.

TORNADO Recovery at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Joplin, Missouri -

Church is Open as Free ClinicPrimary and Wound Care9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Relief Center Open 9:00 am- 7:00pm

Emotional Care and Support GroupVolunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community WelcomeContact the Church Office for details.

You Can Adopt A Youth:

Volunteers Needed:

All volunteers should register at www.lutheranchurchcharities.org. They will be assisting in scheduling crews to help at Immanuel. After clicking on "Volunteer," scroll down to bottom of page to enter information.

Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:

Canned and Dried Goods

Cleaning Supplies

Laundry Detergent

Towels

Sheets (No Blankets)

New Pillows

We are no longer accepting clothing, baby items, toiletries and blankets

TORNADO Recovery at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Joplin, Missouri -

Church is Open as Free ClinicPrimary and Wound Care9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Relief Center Open 9:00 am- 7:00pm

Emotional Care and Support GroupVolunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community WelcomeContact the Church Office for details.

You Can Adopt A Youth:

Volunteers Needed:

All volunteers should register at www.lutheranchurchcharities.org. They will be assisting in scheduling crews to help at Immanuel. After clicking on "Volunteer," scroll down to bottom of page to enter information.

Immediate Relief Supplies Needed:

Canned and Dried Goods

Cleaning Supplies

Laundry Detergent

Towels

Sheets (No Blankets)

New Pillows

We are no longer accepting clothing, baby items, toiletries and blankets

Empty Plastic Containers (tubs)

Safety Goggles

Gatorade

Dish Soap

Broom

Tarps

Foil Pans

Clothes Pins

Clothesline

Pull-Ups

Heavy Plastic Sheeting

Weather Stripping (Furring Strips)

Sunscreen

Batteries - specifically C and D but all are need in some quantity

Empty Plastic Containers

Safety Goggles

Sugar/Sweetner

Powdered Drinks

Flashlights

Pull-Ups

16 Penny Nails

Laundry Detergent

Heavy Plastic Sheeting

Staple Guns and Staples

Weather Stripping (Furring Strips)

Tarps

Sunscreen

Individually bottled Water, Juice, and Gatorade

Commerical Ice Machine

8 - 10 Walkie Talkies with ear pieces and recharge on a base station. This will assist groups who are in the city. (WE HAVE RECEIVED SOME. A FEW MORE ARE NEEDED)

Packaged Snacks - granola bars or other individually packaged snacks.

Volunteers Needed:Help needed to sort donations, unload trucks, and serve lunch and dinner.

Immanuel Members - contact Stephanie Miller for information about helping with meals.

Monetary Donations: Donations can be made out to Immanuel Joplin and sent to the church. Please mark TORNADO RECOVERY on the memo line.

*Thrivent Members - Matching funds information coming soon.

Please call Kimberly, she is manning the church phone, 624-0333.

Special thanks to Shawn and Jennifer who are maintaining our website and responding to emails on our behalf from St. Louis. Without them, we would not be able to communicate with our sister churches.

PLEASE COME TO CHURCH TO help organize donations, preparing meals, distribute water. Need places for people to stay, store possessions, transportation, house pets. Volunteers check in with Amanda Moenning or Kim Davis upon arrival. They will put you to work.

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Church is Open as Free Clinic
Primary and Wound Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Emotional Care and Support Group
Volunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community Welcome
Contact the Church Office for details.

Church is Open as Free Clinic
Primary and Wound Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Emotional Care and Support Group
Volunteers, Victims, and Anyone in the Community Welcome
Contact the Church Office for details.

Volunteers Needed:
Help needed to sort donations, unload trucks, and serve lunch and dinner.

Monetary Donations:
Donations can be made out to Immanuel Joplin and sent to the church. Please mark TORNADO RECOVERY on the memo line.