St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

St. John's Group Email prayer request

Please pray for Tiffany, good friend of Joy Schien, who is dealing with thyroid cancer.

Blessings on your evening!
Pastor

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, September 14, 2011

DEVOTION: (This devotion is from Lutheran Hour Ministries)

And (Jesus) said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His Name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem." Luke 24:46-47

Sometimes nations, sometimes countries, sometimes churches, sometimes people think too small.

That is a criticism which cannot be leveled against Domino's Pizza.

You see Domino's has employed a construction firm, Maeda Corporation, to figure out what it will cost to put a Domino's pizza place on the moon. Yes, you heard that right: on the moon.

Maeda has come up with an estimate of $14 billion. Most of that money will go to the purchase of 15 rockets which will deliver 70 tons of building material and pizza-making equipment to earth's satellite. Domino's thinks it can cut some costs by using the moon's native mineral deposits to make the concrete for its two-story restaurant.

Just about the only thing Domino's hasn't figured out is when this giant venture will begin.

Nobody can accuse Domino's of thinking too small.

And nobody can accuse the Lord of small thinking either.

Imagine yourself standing with Jesus near the Mount of Ascension. You have seen Him do many miracles. You have seen Him rise from the dead. He has done spectacular things to bring about the salvation of sinful humankind.

Now, shortly before He is going to leave you He says, "Fellows, you know I had to suffer, die and rise. That's been done. Now I want you to tell people to repent of their sins and receive the forgiveness I have won. Oh, one more thing, I'd like you to start here in Jerusalem and take that Good News to every nation in the entire world."

That's a pretty tall order for a handful of fishermen and friends.

Still, it is the way God works. When Jesus came to this world, He came to carry the sins of everyone. When He died, He died to save everyone, and now He wants everyone to know they can be saved.

Thinking big. That's the way God thinks. I pray we think big as well.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, forgive the times I have been timid and terrified; erase the days my witness has been half-hearted or not at all. Instead, empower me with the Good News of great joy -- the news the world, quite literally, is dying to hear: we have a Savior and there is life eternal for all who believe. In Jesus' Name, I pray it. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Bildad?

GOOD JOB DIANNE HANCE!!! (I should give her a week's worth of first places because she actually looks up the answers in her Concordia Study Bible!)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Fill in the blank: Eliphaz the _____________. (Hint: It is where Eliphaz was from.)

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Find the answer first and win some candy!!)

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

No one answered this one so I will keep it up for one more day!

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Wed- ministerial alliance meeting 9-10; bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs- Circuit pastors meeting 9-noon

Fri-

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; elders 11:30
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NEWS:

YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT UNTIL THIS FRIDAY!! COST IS NOW $45 for registration

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

It is one of the highlights of my year. Great golf, even better food, and excellent friends all gathered together in the fellowship of God and His Word. Call 359-1061 or email me to ask all the questions you want.

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Just a few spots left in October and November to do the projector!!!

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

2. Sept 30 and October 1- Firstfruits weekend at the ROCK. Pastor Randy Wilken invites groups to come down to St. Louis on the first weekend of each month to serve, worship, and fellowship with other Christians from around the area. We are signed up to go down there Friday, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 1! It is an unforgetable and wonderful experience. Make plans ot attend!

3. Last Sunday of each month- HANGING OUT WITH PASTOR- We will meet at different time and at different locations throughout the year to have some fun and to get into God's Word. In August we will meet to clean up the highway and have a picnic after worship. Most of the time we will meet on Sunday evenings.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure in a few weeks.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who begins chemotherapy treatments this Thursday.

For JERRICA PARK (WILLIAMS) and her new baby. (A prayer of thanksgiving)

For CAROL KOHRS as she is dealing with severe back and neck pain.

For DAVE KOHRS as he is dealing with cancer in his abdomen.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

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St. John's Group Email Tuesday, September 13, 2011

DEVOTION: (This devotion is from Lutheran Church Charities)

September 12, 2011

Real Forgiveness – Part 5

"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. Genesis 45:8

You'll let them save face! Joseph's brothers listen in amazement as he says, '...it was not you that sent me hither, but God...' Is he serious? 'God did it?' This takes forgiveness to a new level! Saving face - that's what God lets us do! With full knowledge of our sinful past and our present struggles, He covers us with grace, and He expects us to do the same for others. You can make a friend for life by allowing someone to save face.

Reading the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, Chapter 1, you might think the sin of adultery between David and Bathsheba was part of the divine strategy all along. Of course it wasn't, and David paid a high price. Yet Matthew records these events as though they were supposed to have happened in just that way.

For the one who really forgives from the heart, there's no place for self-righteousness. We're able to forgive because a) we remember what we ourselves have been forgiven of b) we acknowledge what we're capable of c) we see God's hand at work in the bigger picture d) when we come through it we're wiser, stronger and more Christ-like. So Joseph wasn't being condescending or patronizing; nor was he thinking, 'I'll be admired for being so gracious.' No, during his years in prison God had operated on his heart and changed his attitude. So when he said, '...you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good...' (Genesis 50:20), Joseph did mean it. That is real forgiveness!

Prayer
Heavenly father, help me to help those I forgive to save face – because you do that for me every day! In Jesus' Name, Amen

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: In what land did Job live? The land of Uz.

(Doug Herzog regains his #1 spot.)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Bildad?

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Find the answer first and win some candy!!)

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Tues- quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; trustees 7

Wed- ministerial alliance meeting 9-10; bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs- Circuit pastors meeting 9-noon

Fri-

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; elders 11:30
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NEWS:

CHURCH PICNIC WAS, ONCE AGAIN, A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

Although attendance was down for a variety of reasons, we all had a wonderful time! Thanks to Ray and Kay Stark for the use of their facilities and for all the work they put into it along with all of their helpers!!

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YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT UNTIL THIS FRIDAY!! COST IS NOW $45 for registration

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Just a few spots left in October and November!!!

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who is recovering from heart surgery and will go home today! She will have to have another minor procedure in a few weeks.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who begins chemotherapy treatments this Thursday.

For JERRICA PARK (WILLIAMS) and her new baby. (A prayer of thanksgiving)

For CAROL KOHRS as she is dealing with severe back and neck pain.

For DAVE KOHRS as he is dealing with cancer in his abdomen.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Group Email projector schedule

Mauchs have taken two more Saturdays. Nov 12 and 26. Thanks!

Let's get this done so I can quit having to send it out and fill up your inboxes with this stuff.

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12- Mauch

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26- Mauch

27-

St. John's Group Email prayer request for Jerrica Williams and her baby

Jerrica Williams is being induced into labor today. Please add her and baby Trinity to your prayers. Thanks

(Note: She and her husband live down in Poplar Bluff, MO.)

Ron Williams

C. Bennett Building Supply, Inc.

VP of Operations

(636) 379-9886

(636) 379-9863 Fax

From: stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com [mailto:stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jeremy klaustermeier
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 8:23 AM
To: pastor's email
Subject: St. John's Group Email Thursday, September 8, 2011

DEVOTION:

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other Name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

Here's a quiz. It's an easy one.

True or False: You remember where you were when the jets flew into the Pentagon and the World Trade Center? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You said a prayer for all the people who were trapped, for those whose loved ones had died, and for those who were involved in the clean-up? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You were shocked at the extent that terrorists hated innocent strangers? ___ True ___ False

True or False: You believe clergy should have been able to participate in the 10th Anniversary Memorial Service? ___ True ___ False

So, did you answer true to all of the questions? How about that last one? Did that cause some hesitation? Me, I was torn by that question. Now I could answer true if I were allowed to pick the clergy who would be participating, and if I could provide the guidelines defining what they would say, and if I had the authority to review the content of their messages and prayers.

Of course, nobody asked me to do those things.

And quite frankly, I'm not overly eager to see a parade of preachers get up on the stage, stand before the microphones, and promote their own deity. Even worse, I don't think America needs to hear a bunch of clergy implying that all gods are the same, and all faiths are the same, all beliefs are the same, all heavens are the same.

They're not all the same.

The apostle Peter was right when he boldly declared to an international audience: "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other Name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

How could Jesus' prime spokesman do any differently? Jesus had been pretty clear when He said ... "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6b). No matter how you work at it, Jesus doesn't give much in the way of "wiggle room."

In fact, Jesus doesn't give any wiggle room.

Jesus alone can save and Jesus alone can provide hope. That is the message I would have been eager to hear at Ground Zero. It is the message God's people will continue to share to a world that is constantly reminded that life is filled with hatred and heroism, death and deliverance.

And only Jesus can make a difference.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, no other faith can say that God's Son has come to rescue sinful humanity. Since I believe that Jesus has done that for me and all the world, may I be equally bold in sharing the Christ's story with sinful and lost humankind. In my Savior's Name I pray it. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: (Sandy Robine is our new champion!)
Who was Belteshazzar? It was the Babylonian name for Daniel.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: In what land did Job live?

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Sandy got this one too.)

YESTERDAY:

Question: What does God require of us in the Second Commandment?

Answer: We should call upon His name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Thurs-

Fri- Bible study at Hendershots HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; CHURCH PICNIC NOON
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NEWS:

THERE ARE A LOT OF THING HAPPENING THIS WEEK, THIS WEEKEND, AND NEXT WEEK!!

1. BELL CHOIR AND CHOIR STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY: If you have been wanting to get involved in either of these, please show up at 6:30pm for bells or 7:30pm for choir. Try it out! You might like it!

2. SUNDAY SCHOOL starts on Sunday at 10:15!!! Opening will be in the sanctuary!!! Please come and join us!! If you have been a little lax in your Sunday school attendance lately now is a good time to get back into it.

I will be giving a brief instruction to 6,7, and 8 graders on acolyting right after the Sunday school opening.

3. CHURCH PICNIC IS THIS SUNDAY AT THE STARK'S PROPERTY BEGINNING AT NOON! Invite your friends! Bring a side dish and salad or dessert to share! Come and enjoy a beautiful day, the wonderful scenery, the zipline, lots of fun and games and great fellowship!

4. CONFIRMATION STARTS NEXT MONDAY!!! 5-6:15. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 359-1061.

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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS FRIDAY!!!

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$42 till September 9!!! $45 after.

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

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I STILL NEED PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO RUN THE PROJECTOR. IT ONLY REQUIRES THAT YOU CAN PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE.

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12-

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26-

27-

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who will be having heart surgery this coming Monday.

For the HENDERSHOT FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Marv's cousin and as they travel for the funeral.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH whose tests came back postivie for cancer. He will be starting chemo treatments in a couple weeks.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

For EVELYN SHERMAN who is home and recovering well from a broken hip.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Group Email Thursday, September 8, 2011

DEVOTION:

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: (Sandy Robine is our new champion!)
Who was Belteshazzar? It was the Babylonian name for Daniel.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: In what land did Job live?

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CATECHISM QUIZ: (Sandy got this one too.)

YESTERDAY:

Question: What does God require of us in the Second Commandment?

Answer: We should call upon His name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

TODAY: Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy

Question: What does this mean?

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Thurs-

Fri- Bible study at Hendershots HAS BEEN CANCELLED

THERE ARE A LOT OF THING HAPPENING THIS WEEK, THIS WEEKEND, AND NEXT WEEK!!

1. BELL CHOIR AND CHOIR STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY: If you have been wanting to get involved in either of these, please show up at 6:30pm for bells or 7:30pm for choir. Try it out! You might like it!

I will be giving a brief instruction to 6,7, and 8 graders on acolyting right after the Sunday school opening.

4. CONFIRMATION STARTS NEXT MONDAY!!! 5-6:15. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 359-1061.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS FRIDAY!!!

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$42 till September 9!!! $45 after.

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

I STILL NEED PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO RUN THE PROJECTOR. IT ONLY REQUIRES THAT YOU CAN PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE.

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12-

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26-

27-

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For LIL WINTER who will be having heart surgery this coming Monday.

For the HENDERSHOT FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Marv's cousin and as they travel for the funeral.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH whose tests came back postivie for cancer. He will be starting chemo treatments in a couple weeks.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

For EVELYN SHERMAN who is home and recovering well from a broken hip.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Group Email Lil Winter's surgery has been moved up to Monday, Sept 12

Lil Winter wanted everyone to know that her surgery has been moved up a month to this coming Monday, Sept 12 at 8am. She is very thankful for this! Pray a prayer of thanksgiving and for safety and security before and during the surgery.

St. John's Group Email Agape needs your help!!

Below is a note from Kathy Purcell at Agape Ministries. Please contact Agape to let her know you can help. 456-4645

We are trying to put together a "cleaning day" at our thrift store on Armory Road in Warrenton. It is an 8,000 square foot facility, and it is in need of a deep cleaning.

Our thrift store contributes substantially to our mission, raising an average $500 a day. In these difficult economic times, when donations, grants and government contracts are all down, proceeds from our thrift store has been our lifeline. I do not need to tell you that increasing numbers of people have less discretionary income to donate to a good cause, and more need than ever to turn to a food pantry for help.

To maintain an orderly, clean facility, our thrift store must undergo a deep cleaning a couple of times each year. This is a task that takes quite a few strong backs. We do not have enough regular volunteers to complete the job in one day, and many of them are elderly and cannot perform the necessary tasks.

We need teams of 2-6 people to perform the following tasks:

· Move fixtures and clean under and around them

· Empty fixtures and wipe them down

· Empty shelves and wipe down the shelves

· Working under the direction of a supervisor, rearrange some spaces in the store

We estimate we will work no longer than 6 hours – assuming we get enough volunteers. We can close the store early on a Friday and work later afternoon/evening, or we can work on a Sunday afternoon.

Specifically, we are looking for the following:

· 6 people, at least 2 of whom are adults, to move fixtures loaded with hanging clothes. We need to move the fixtures to clean under and around them.

· 4 people, including at least 1 adult, to clean the Housewares department. This includes emptying the shelves to wipe them down.

· 4 people, including at least 1 adult, to clean the Linen/Craft department. This includes emptying the shelves to wipe them down.

· 4 people, including at least 1 adult, to clean the Books department. This includes emptying the shelves to wipe them down.

· 4 people, including at least 1 adult, to clean the Toys department. This includes emptying the shelves to wipe them down.

· 2 people, including at least 1 adult, to clean the Men's department. This includes emptying the shelves to wipe them down.

This is a great opportunity for a youth group, mission group or men's/ladies' club. If you have people willing to help us, please have someone representing the group contact me in one of these ways:

By email: dir.agapemin@centuryetl.net

By phone: 636-456-4645, Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

By letter: Kathleen Purcell, 713 Powell St, Warrenton, MO 63383

We would like to get started on this as soon as possible. If your group contacts me by email or letter, please ask them to include the following:

· Contact name

· Contact phone number

· Contact email

· Number of people they are bringing

· Their preferred day to work (Friday night or Sunday afternoon)

This will not be a safe environment for children, so please, no workers younger than 12. All volunteers should have good eyesight and be able to lift at least 10 pounds comfortably, for their own safety.

Thank you for any help you can give us. I thank God for the support we receive from Warren County churches. It is truly a blessing.

Regards,

Kathleen Purcell

Agape Ministry of Warren County, Inc.

636-456-4645

Helping the hungry, hurting & homeless of Warren County

St. John's Group Email Prayer request updates

1. Lil Winter is scheduled for heart surgery on October 10. Please pray that she remains healthy until then and for successful surgery.

2. Marvin Hendershot's cousin has passed away from cancer. Pray for the whole family.

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, September 7, 2011

DEVOTION: Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." And He laid His hands on them and went away. Matthew 19:14-15

Many thanks to retired military man John Perkowski (LTC Retired) for sharing the idea and background research for this Daily Devotion.

Abdul Samad is a 10-year-old boy who lives in Pakistan.

If the old poem is right and if Samad's life was normal, at the age of 10 he should be made of "frogs and snails and puppy dog tails." But in Samad's case, the poem isn't right, and his life has hardly been normal.

Last May Samad was kidnapped by militants in Quetta, a provincial capital in Pakistan. His kidnappers whisked him away from the life he had known, transported him across the border and there they gave him an education: an intense education.

After his kidnappers were convinced Samad was ready, they returned him to his native land with explosives strapped to his body and a target he was supposed to destroy.

Samad was arrested by authorities before he was able to complete his mission.

Others have not been so lucky. On May 1st, four civilians were killed and 12 were injured by a 12-year-old boy who blew himself up in a crowded market.

Pakistan's Ministry of Interior Affairs has condemned the practice of making children suicide bombers as "unforgivable, shameful, un-Islamic, and inhumane." To that all of us would agree.

As I thought about the real-life story of Abdul Samad, I began to wonder what do you say to a 10-year-old little boy to make him a suicide bomber? Do you threaten his family? Do you tell him he will be a hero? Do you promise him a martyr's entry into the heaven of Islam? Do you convince him that you and your terrorist pals are his only friends?

What do you say?

I know what I would like to say to Abdul Samad. I would like to let him know there is another way, a better way than the path these men want him to walk. That way is the path of the Savior -- a Savior who loved him so much He willingly gave His life so Abdul will never die.

I think life can have no greater joy than to let Abdul Samad and all of the world's children know that in Jesus they have a Redeemer who doesn't want them to hate or commit suicide. No, Jesus wants them to love as they have been loved -- and He wants them to live forever with Him in paradise.

This, I guess, is one of the reasons Lutheran Hour Ministries has all those offices around the world. Somebody has to let the Abduls of the world know about Jesus.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, for my faith, my Savior, I give thanks. Now may I do what I can to let the lost of this world know You love them and wish to bless them. In Jesus' Name. Amen. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: (Our answer is from From Pat King who is our new champion!)

Zadok was a Klingon warrior, who, in a fit of testosterone bravado, decided to attack a Romulan warbird, was defeated – and killed – by the Romulan Tek'Tok in the Neutral Zone. Stardate 26927.

Oh, you meant the other Zadok? Well, he was the Zadok (Hebrew: Tzadok צדוק, meaning "Righteous"), who was a priest of descended from Eleazar the son of Aaron, who aided King David during the revolt of his son Absolom, and was consequently instrumental in bringing King Solomon to throne. After Solomon's building of The First Temple in Jerusalem, Zadok was the first High Priest to serve there.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Belteshazzar?

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CATECHISM QUIZ:

Question: What does God require of us in the Second Commandment?

Answer: (Look up the answer in your catechism. The first one to get it right will get some candy on Sunday morning!)

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Wed- Bell choir 6:30; choir 7:30

Thurs-

Fri- Bible study at Hendershots 7pm

THERE ARE A LOT OF THING HAPPENING THIS WEEK, THIS WEEKEND, AND NEXT WEEK!!

1. BELL CHOIR AND CHOIR STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY: If you have been wanting to get involved in either of these, please show up at 6:30pm for bells or 7:30pm for choir. Try it out! You might like it!

I will be giving a brief instruction to 6,7, and 8 graders on acolyting right after the Sunday school opening.

4. CONFIRMATION STARTS NEXT MONDAY!!! 5-6:15. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 359-1061.

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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS FRIDAY!!!

You can get registration forms and even register online at www.t3mensretreat.org!

$40 till September 9!!! $45 after.

$35 for golf!!

Reduced cost of $25 if you only want to be up there on Saturday.

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I STILL NEED PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO RUN THE PROJECTOR. IT ONLY REQUIRES THAT YOU CAN PRESS A BUTTON AND PAY ATTENTION DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE.

October

1- mckenzie

2- Panhorst

9- Winn

15-

16- Heitgerd

22- mckenzie

23- Schaumberg

29- mckenzie

30-

November

5- mckenzie

6-PEPER

12-

13-PEPER

19-

20-PEPER

23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

26-

27-

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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THINGS COMING UP!

1. Sunday, September 25- Lead worship; I need ushers, a reader and some song leaders. Let me know if you are interested.

Invite your friends to all of these things. It is a great way for them to see that Christianity is pretty cool and can be a lot of fun!

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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH whose tests came back postivie for cancer. He will be starting chemo treatments in a couple weeks.

For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering but will need more tests and will need to get a pacemaker sometime soon.

For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.

For EVELYN SHERMAN who is home and recovering well from a broken hip.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is at home and STILL recovering very slowly.

OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.

St. John's Lutheran Church
Warrenton, MO

St. John's Group Email prayer request

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, September 14, 2011

St. John's Group Email Tuesday, September 13, 2011

St. John's Group Email projector schedule

St. John's Group Email prayer request for Jerrica Williams and her baby

St. John's Group Email Thursday, September 8, 2011

St. John's Group Email Lil Winter's surgery has been moved up to Monday, Sept 12

St. John's Group Email Agape needs your help!!

St. John's Group Email Prayer request updates

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, September 7, 2011

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