St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

St. John's Group Email prayer request from Lynn Russell

I would appreciate prayers for my "other daughter" Amanda. Everyone's prayers brought her through stage 4 colon cancer but now the cancer has returned to the ducts in the liver. We were preparing our goodbyes but last night another miracle occurred with her. A doctor in Savannah Georgia has cleared an appointment for her using a cyber knife. He is going to attempt to remove the tumors without using invasive surgery.

Her doctors in Tennessee wanted to put her in hospice because she is too weak for any further chemo or surgery and they had given up on her.

Please pray for her and her girls who are coming to stay with my daughter for the next week or so until their mom stabilizes, and for all of us who love her.

Thank you

Lynn

St. John's Group Email Monday, October 10, 2011

DEVOTION: Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how to stir one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."

I was talking to my mom the other day, and she was telling me about how her church's worship attendance has taken a dramatic downturn in the last three years. They were meeting together to try and figure out what to do about it. I was talking with my fellow pastors in the St. Charles area a few weeks ago and we were talking about the same thing. Yesterday,after we saw how few people were in church yesterday, we began to talk about it again with the people who met for Bible class.

Worship attendance and the neglecting of meeting together is not a new problem. It was already an issue back at the time of Paul, just thirty years or so after Jesus died, rose and ascended. When Paul said, "not neglecting to meet together as is the habit of some..." he was lamenting the fact that some have already quit coming to church. (They wouldn't have called it "church" yet, but you get the idea.)

But does Paul turn it all into a negative thing and a judgmental thing? NO! He urges the hearers and readers of his letter to encourage one another and consider how to stir one another up to love and good works.

Truth is, no one wants to be around a bunch of negative people. No one wants to go to a place where there is going to be a bunch of folks who are angry with each other and are grumbling at the world around them. You know, people who never smile.

People want to go to a positive place where forgiveness abounds, where people are spurred on to love and good works, where we are constantly encourgaing one another, and where we treat each other as equals under the cross! They want to go to a place where there is peace and hope, a place where they teach about the LOVE of Christ and His FORGIVENESS and where people live it out in their lives and attitudes.

Unfortunately many of our Christian churches throughout the world have become such places. THIS CANNOT CONTINUE TO BE.

I urge you to forgive whatever grievances you have with one another "and all the more as you see the DAY approaching". Time is short! Jesus is coming soon!

Let us do as Paul says! Encourage one another! Stir one another up! Give each other love instead of criticism. Listen instead of talk. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Love one another so that the body of Christ may be built up!

Prayer: Lord God, help me to be positive in al things. Help me to share your love always. And if I have been neglecting the meeting of the saints in worship and fellowship, help me to get back to where I should be! Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What is the last book of the Old Testament? Malachi

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Hanani?

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CATECHISM QUIZ:

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

Answer:

a. We should hold preaching and the Word of God sacred.

b. We should gladly hear it, learn it, and meditate on it.

c. We should honor and support the preaching and teaching of the Word of God.

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Mon afternoon-Thurs afternoon- Pastor gone at church worker's conference

Mon- Whispering Pines worship 10am

Tues- quilters 9-2 no Bible study; trustees meeting 7pm

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

Thurs-

Fri- Bible study @ Hendershot's 7pm

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

CHILDREN'S CHIMES/BELLS (5th-8th graders) PLEASE CALL MRS. SIEBOLD AT 636-745-8107

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FAMILY HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE @ the STARK'S on FRIDAY, OCT. 28 beginning at 5pm!!!

All church members and GUESTS are invited!

There will be hotdogs, chili, s'mores, water and soda provided!

Pumpkin face painting for children.

Bring your own flashlights, lawnchairs and sticks for roasting marshmallows!

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CIRCUIT REFORMATION SERVICE SUNDAY OCTOBER 30, 2pm, at TRINITY, TROY!!!

Those who grew up in the Lutheran CHurch may remember a day when the area Reformation service was a very popular thing that everyone went to! it was a special time of gathering together as Lutherans to celebrate what we all have in common, the grace, mercy, and peace of Christ!

Let's make it like that again! Mark you calendars and come to this special service!!

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FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP SHEET:

There is no one signed up to brong donuts for this coming Sunday. Call Marilyn to let her know you are willing to bring some donuts or something else that would be good for our fellowship time after church! 456-2888

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GOODIES FOR U is OUR MISSION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Thrivent is helping with packing care package3s in Novmeber to be sent to our troops If you care to contribute financially to G4U, make your check payable to St Johns. use an envelope clearly marked with G4U.

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CPH IS HAVING it's FALL BIBLE SALE

The Lutheran Study Bible, THE CHILDREN'S SOTRY BIBLE, and many other popular Bibles are on sale. Call Marilyn if you want to order. You can also go to CPH.org to check them out.

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BRANSON BUS TRIP

If you signed up for the trip your full payment is due this week! Also, make sure Marilyn has an emergency contact number for you. It is required by American Coaches.

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FLU AND OTHER VACCINES WILL BE OFFERED AT AT JOHN'S ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 from 8:30-10:30!!

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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THIS COMING SATURDAY (AGAIN) TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!!

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24- (Thanksgiving Day)

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

For ROGER BOEGER who is dealing with some troubles with internal bleeding.

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering slowly in the hospital.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is dealing with advanced cancer and intense chemotherapy.

For LIL WINTER, who is dealing with continued trouble with her heart and atrial fibrulation, and is awaiting a surgery to hopefully correct it.

For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is starting a grueling regimen of chemo and radiation to fight his cancer.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.

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

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St. John's Group Email A good GRACE story from Sept 11, 2001

This is a little bit longer video than usual, but is well worth the time. Please watch it to the end.

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St. John's Group Email A thought for your day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY FROM YOUR ST. JOHN'S BOARD OF EVANGELISM & OUTREACH...
May God's Holy Spirit allow you to see, clearly, the good things in others! His Peace to ALL of you.

"The Window from which we look"

A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.

"That laundry is not very clean", she said. "She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."

Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments. About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:

"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this."

The husband said, "I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows."

And so it is with life. What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.

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Posted 22 hours ago

I had hoped that when I started this next update that I would be journaling about the results of Jonas' MRI, but that is not the case. On Wednesday, Joel flew into town and took Jonas to his doctor's appointment Thursday morning. Before they were able to discuss the MRI results, he had blood drawn (as ususal) to be lab tested for numerous things. It turned out that he was extremely neutropenic. They admitted him to the hospital right away and the focus quickly turned to getting him back to good health. He ended up having three transfusions of blood and one transfusion of platelets before being checked out of the hospital this evening around 5pm.
Thank goodness he rebounded so quickly because his sisters drove down to Houston today to spend the weekend with him before he begins his proton therapy next week. It's a 14 hour drive from Kansas City to Houston. Whew. It made me kind of nervous for them to make that trip all in one shot. Luckily, my mother's sister and her husband, Aunt Sandie and Uncle Jack, live at about the halfway mark, in Tulsa Oklahoma, and were so wonderful to let them stay for the night. They left Kansas City yesterday afternoon and arrived in Houston around 2pm today. Thank you so much, Sandie and Jack! Brette said they got about a half an hour out of town and Blaire cried because she wanted to stay longer with you. She was only pacified when reminded that she was on her way to see her mother.... .whom she hasn't seen for a month and a half. Lol.
Anyway, we are headed to the beach again tomorrow. Jonas wants the girls to see Galveston. Then on Monday he gets readmitted for five days of chemo before he begins his radiation.
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Fish Fry! Debi, Mark and Riley Hartley and all the folks at of the Lake Lotawana Optimist Club. Thank you! I heard that the fish was delicious and that the turnout was fantastic. I wish we could have been there.
The Sonic fundraiser has been cancelled or possibly postponed. The next fundraisers are the Paint-Your-Own-Pottery on October 14th and the Fight the Fight on the Fairway Golf tourney on October 15th.
I will keep you posted as soon as Dr. Hughes gives us a full report about the MRI results. His one brief comment as Jonas was being admitted is that we will be pleased with the images, that they show that the treatment is making progress.
Blaire is going to bed tonight curled up in bed between her mom and dad, with Brette and Jonas chattering away in the dark sharing the fold-out couch across the room. Ah. Life is good.

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Posted 34 minutes ago

by Donna Everett

So happy that the girls made it safely and that you all are getting to spend some quality time together as a family. Praying that the results of the MRI will be positive and that the Proton Therapy is successful. Let me know is there is anything I can do you any of you. Hugs!!

Posted 9 hours ago

by stephanie nolte

Glad to hear the family is doing well. Aunt Sandie sure knows how to show compassion and love. I miss her as well. There needs to be a program called "Everyone loves Sandie". Love all of you. You should be expecting a package from me around monday or tuesday.
Love Aunt Stephanie

Posted 12 hours ago

by kelly wells

So excited for you guys that the entire family is together again! I know that has to be a wonderful feeling! As always let me know if you need help in KC with Blaire or anything...we would love to have her come play with us!

Posted 12 hours ago

by Kim Hill

Give a lot of hugs and share a lot of laughs throughout the weekend.
Josh says hello. He will be playing his last football game with PLMS on Tuesday. They are playing Summit Lakes and get to play on the LSHS field. He is excited about this game and says it is the most important game of the season. The team record is 3-2 right now.
Stay strong we are thinking of you often ! :)

Posted 13 hours ago

by marilyn koshland

Enjoy your time together!
We love and miss everyone so much.
We want Jonas on the road to recovery...and HOME!
The fall colors are beautiful around the lake but the temps have been so warm that no bird migration yet.
Every time we walk at Reed we think of you.
Our Book Club meets next Monday...there are excellent cooks therein and we will scheme to bring over some food for the gang at home.
We send our love...we have Marriott points , if you need them...Have Joel call me.
A MILLION HUGS AND AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF KISSES!!!!!
Merryland and Koshieland

Posted 14 hours ago

by WENDIE TRENT

So glad you are all back together, however briefly, hope you have some much deserved quality time - the picture you painted of bedtime made me cry (happy tears)! On another note, did Jonas not have any symptoms or does he ever when he is neutropenic? So glad he rebounded!!! Enjoy your time in Galveston - what does Jonas like the most - the beach, the Strand, old Galveston??? Have a GREAT weekend!
Love to you all!!

Posted 19 hours ago

by mary pechar

Your last paragraph brings tears to my eyes. soak it up and replenish your soul. Your entire family is constantly in my thought and prayers.

Posted 19 hours ago

by mary pechar

Your last paragraph brings tears to my eyes. soak it up and replenish your soul. Your entire family is constantly in my thought and prayers.

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St. John's Group Email Praise Team/Worship Music Workshop at Immanuel, St. Charles

Below are details about a workshop for those interested in Praise Bands and contemporary worship music. Not sure if anyone is interested, but if you are I would sure like to go with you!

DO YOU ENJOY PRAISING GOD with MUSIC?

If so, you are invited on Saturday, 10/15, to meet David Paul Britton from "Ministry of Musical Mission and Education" who will present two Saturday afternoon workshop sessions at Immanuel in Saint Charles. He will also lead Fellowship Hall worship on Saturday (5:30 p.m.) and Sunday (10:45 a.m.). Anyone interested in learning more about Worship and / or being in a Praise Team (guitar, bass, percussion, keyboard, vocal) is welcome. The sessions will be held in the Fellowship Hall as follows:

1:00 – 2:15 p.m. "Worship in Spirit & Truth"

From Bach to Rock: Being Confessional Biblical Worshippers

The need for Vibrant Worship In A Lifeless Society

2:30-4:00 p.m. "Praise Team – Work Clinic"

Effective Worship Musicianship

Creating Flow & Continuity in Worship

Voice and Instrument Balance

Music Selection & More

The sessions are free, just contact Al Loesel, Director of Worship Arts at Immanuel, at 636-946-2656 #216 or aloesel@immanuelstcharles.org so we know how many are coming.

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St. John's Group Email Update on Ruth Cantrell

Below is an update on Ruth Cantrell from her husband Floyd:

Friends and Family

We finally got all the test results back today and know the reason for the nausea and vomiting Her cancer is metastasizing at a fast rate and she now has many tumors around her brain, most small but a few are noticeable in size. This has all changed since the MRI in Aug. They are trying to calm the tumor down with steroids to help with nausea so she can eat. She will start a general round of Radiation Friday to help reduce the size of the cancers causing her to be nausea. We need a real big miracle, so keep those prayers going strong.

Floyd for Ruth

St. John's Group Email SENIORS NEEDED as mentors for children

Did you know that there is a Foster Grandparent program in our schools in Warrenton? A lot of kids need help with all sorts of things. You may be the one to help.

By serving as a Senior mentor you can make a valuable contribution to your community.

Benefits of this program for you are:
1. Make a difference in a child's life.
2. Earn a little extra money (tax free)
3. Meet new people.
4. Have a great and rewarding time.

Qualifications are:
1. Over 55 years of age
2. Can serve an average of 20 hours a week
3. Have limited income
4. love children

There's a child waiting for you right now. Call Rhonda at 636-272-3477 right now to find out how you cna help the future of your community.

St. John's Group Email prayer request

Please pray for John Farris's sister in law, Sandy, who has suffered a stroke and has had aneurysm. She is currently in emergency surgery.

St. John's Group Email Wednesday, October 5, 2011

DEVOTION: But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." Acts 4:19-20

Did I miss something?

It seems I remember how the media spent days reporting the sad antics of a Christian pastor that was going to burn the Koran.

And I also remember how they endlessly shared the story of a splinter Christian group who made an unacceptable scene at the burial of American soldiers killed overseas.

And I can recall how, when a Christian youth pastor burned phonograph records and CDs, which contained immoral lyrics, the story was carried from coast to coast.

Which is why I expected to see similar press given when the organization called Backyard Skeptics promised to tear apart copies of Bible verses they felt were immoral. According to the leader of the atheist group, the event which took place at Huntington Beach Pier in California was not designed to be offensive. They were only going to tear up copies of pages of the Bible.

That was the promise.

According to those who were there, the leader, playing to the cameras, went beyond tearing up copies of Scripture, he actually ripped a few pages out of a Bible as he made his closing statements to the crowd.

Yes, I expected to see that story being flashed over the TV and the Internet. I was sure the idea of someone tearing apart a book, especially the Bible, would be universally condemned. After all, if I took an immoral novel and tore it apart or condemned a pornographic website, I know many voices would be raised to criticize my narrow-mindedness.

So, why didn't I hear anything about this event? Two possibilities suggest themselves:

Possibility number one: I missed all the reports.

Possibility number two: The media loves to condemn and criticize Christians who take a stand more than it does atheists who do the same.

Centuries ago, Peter and John found that the religious institution and not the media wanted them to keep quiet and stop their proclamation of the crucified and risen Savior. When they were told to shut up and sit down, they replied, "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."

In our age when the foibles and failings of Christians are reported with greater enthusiasm than our witness, the apostle's reply still seems valid. Denominations, congregations and individuals all ought to confess: "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."

And what we have seen and heard is Jesus Christ -- crucified and risen.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the Savior came into this world to seek and save sinners. When He ascended, He asked me to tell His story with the lost. In spite of prejudice and persecution, help me -- like the apostles -- to speak of what we have heard and seen. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.

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A CORRECTION TO YESTERDAY'S ANSWER: Who was Esther's father? (Yesterday I had said that Esther's father was dead, which he was when the book of Esther was written, but her father was alive at one time and his name is mentioned. Her father's name was Abihail, but Mordecai took her as his child when she was very young .

Thanks to Denise Schlesselmann for correcting me on this.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What is the feast of Purim? It is a special feast to celebrate the delivering of the Israelites from the plot of Haman through the wisdom of Esther and her uncle Mordecai.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is the last book of the Old Testament?

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CATECHISM QUIZ:

Question: When do we sin against the third commandment?

Answer: We sin against the third commandment when we despise preaching and the Word of God.

Question # 2: How is this done?

Answer #2" Let's see if anyone takes the time to look it up!

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CHURCH CALENDAR

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

Thurs- Joneburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers support group 1pm

Fri- nothing

Sat- CHURCH WORK DAY 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- Bible study 8am; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30; Elder's meeting 11:30
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NEWS:

CHURCH WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY

There are several things that need fixing and other things that need to be done. Come to church at 8am on Saturday ready to work. We will probably work till noon.

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CHILDREN'S CHIMES/BELLS

Mrs. Siebold would like to know if there are any 5-8 graders that are interested in playing chimes in our youth chime choir. Please call her to let her know you are interested and what day and time works best for you for practice. 636-745-8107

She tried to have practice on Saturday afternoon but no one showed up.

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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THIS SATURDAY TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!

October

8- Tony and Sandra Perricone

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24- (Thanksgiving Day)

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

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering slowly.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is hospitalized with nausea and dehydration due to complication with cancer.

For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is starting a grueling regimen of chemo and radiation to fight his cancer.

For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure next week.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.

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

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St. John's Group Email Message from Kia Phillips: A Family in need

Below is a message I received from Kia Phillips:

Hello, I am contacting you because I need your help. I have a family that is in desperate need of help. The family is a husband and wife and 4 daughters ages 13, 12, 11, and 10. They are homeless. The man was working in a business that installed solar panels and the company went out of business. The adults are living on the street and sleeping in the parks. They were able to get their daughters in a home with some relatives. Last week, God Cares was able to put them in a hotel and give them some food items. There's a Pastor Woods, who has been helping them by taking them to look for jobs, getting the kids to school, and in other ways that only a man with a BIG heart would be able to do. The woman has health issues and cannot work. She had a brain tumor and is still having problems. The husband wants desperately to find employment. I am doing everything on my end to find him work. The kids do not have jackets, or long sleeve clothing. They would be grateful for whatever anyone could help them with. Their hotel is up to be paid on Thursday. Double bed, non smoking with tax for 7 days = $250.00.

This family needs your help. If you know of a company that would interview this man, please let me know. He has skills to do any type on installation or warehouse work.

Feel free to pass this on to anyone on your list. Thanks, Kia

Niakia S. Phillips, LVER

Department of Economic Development

Division of Workforce Development

Warrenton Missouri Career Center

111 Steinhagen Road

Warrenton, Missouri 63383

(636) 456-9467 or toll free (800) 264-5872

Fax: (636) 456-2329

niakia.phillips@ded.mo.gov

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St. John's Group Email Tuesday, October 5, 2011

DEVOTION: (From Lutheran Hour Ministries, but my sentiments exactly.)

(Jesus said) "And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them? I tell you, He will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" Luke 18:7-8

You will note that the Lord Jesus didn't ask if He would find church buildings when He returns.

Nor did He ask if He would find pastors or a Lutheran Laymen's League or the LWML or even a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or a Lutheran Church-Canada. He asked, "Will I find faith on earth when I return?"

Years ago when I first read those words, I thought Jesus' question was rhetorical, that is, because the answer was so obvious, nobody had to reply.

Now I'm not so sure.

Recent surveys of clergy and laity have led me to believe Jesus was quite serious. A Barna survey says more and more Christians are creating their own brand of faith. Their personal opinion -- and not God's Word -- has become the final judge in what is to be believed. If an individual likes a doctrine, he will keep it; if he doesn't, that article of faith is thrown out the window.

All too often the end result looks nothing like the saving faith that is revealed in the Bible.

But I said there were surveys.

Another survey has found that a majority of pastors believe the importance of identifying with a denomination is going to diminish over the next 10 years. That survey didn't entirely surprise me -- not when I've seen congregations taking down their crosses lest they offend, not when the Bible is being censored to make it more acceptable.

I wonder, maybe Jesus was serious when He asked if He would "find faith on earth?"

All of this is just my way of saying, I'm proud to be part of a denomination which, in spite of its numerous flaws and failings, strives to remain faithful to Word and Sacrament. I give thanks for Lutheran Hour Ministries which preaches a changeless Christ to a changing world.

Yes, I know such Bible-based preaching, this pointing to the Christ who was crucified and has risen, is not always popular and it certainly can offend.

In spite of that I prefer to share God's Word and offend a fellow sinner, rather than please a sinner and let down my Savior.

What is more, I give thanks to the Lord I have a Synod and an organization and a congregation that share that preference. I am thankful that our living institutions still preach a changeless -- a caring Christ -- to a changing world.

If we continue to do so, by God's grace and the Holy Spirit's power, the Son of Man will find faith when He comes back to earth.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, no matter what others may do, may I and my house cling to the cross and be found standing before the empty tomb. May we remain faithful and let our lights shine with those You have saved and to those who are lost. This I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Esther's father? Her father was dead, but Mordecai took her as his child. (A trick question!!)

Molly Hendershot is our new champion!!

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is the feast of Purim?

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CATECHISM QUIZ:

Question: When do we sin against the third commandment?

Answer: We sin against the third commandment when we despise preaching and the Word of God.

Question # 2: How is this done?

Answer #2" Let's see if anyone takes the time to look it up!

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Tues- Quilters 9-2; no Bible study

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

Thurs- Joneburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimers support group 1pm

Fri- nothing

CHURCH WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY

There are several things that need fixing and other things that need to be done. Come to church at 8am on Saturday ready to work. We will probably work till noon.

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CHILDREN'S CHIMES/BELLS

She tried to have practice on Saturday afternoon but no one showed up.

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I NEED SOMEONE FOR THIS SATURDAY TO DO THE PROJECTOR!!! SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!

October

15-

30-

19-

24- (Thanksgiving Day)

27-

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

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering slowly.

For RUTH CANTRELL who is hospitalized with nausea and dehydration due to complication with cancer.

For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is starting a grueling regimen of chemo and radiation to fight his cancer.

For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure next week.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.

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

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