St. John's Group Email New telephone numbers

Please make the following changes to your church directory:

 

The Brazee's have done away with their land line telephone and going all cell.

 

Don's # 636-359-9697

 

Carol 636-359-0245

 

 

Also, Don Nolte's new telephone # 314-520-8128

 

Marilyn

 

 

St. John's Group Email prayer request

 

Please pray for my  7 year old granddaughter Emma had an ultra sound test today and has an irregular shaped growth on her abdomen that is growing   The results won't be available until next Tuesday.  Please pray for her and all of us to give us strength and patience to wait for the results.  We are trying to remain positive but it's difficult right now.

 

Thank you

Lynn Russell

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These are some very tough days for Jonas. The one-two punch of chemo and ratiation is very difficult to bear. Just over a month ago when Jonas was between the induction phase and the consolidation phase with radiation just beginning, he was feeling faily well and putting on weight. He worked his way back into the chemotherapy and two weeks ago had one of his worst experiences with chemo in a long time. Additionally, the affects of the radiation are cumulative and as he gets further and further into the regimine it is so painful. It has caused a pretty good burn on his left temple, cheek and inside his mouth, the roof and throat. The chemo too causes sores on the muscosa membranes inside his mouth and throughout his digestive tract. Because of this and because the radiation has caused a tightening of the muscles on the left side of his face (and he can barely open his mouth again) he is once again being fed through the tube on his abdomen ( his g-tube ). Just swallowing is painful and he talks very little, if at all. It just hurts to move his tongue. This past week he has been fighting some infection and has had several blood tranfusions and courses of antibiotics. He is losing weight again, riding in the wheelchair instead of walking and his spirits are low. But we are nearing the end of radiation. He has only two more treatments of radiation to go... which is good news, but the bad news is ... he has two more treatments of radiation to go. Then proton therapy radiation will be over. Chemotherapy will continue through the end of March, at least.
I have been having trouble getting pictures to upload on this page lately but will try again today, especially so that when he gets back you won't be too surprised at how he looks.
Lots of people have been asking when he will be back in Kansas City. Our plan is to leave Houston over this upcoming weekend. He is very adamant about going up to school sometime next week, probably not to attend any classes but to to make arrangements for next semester and to see some teachers and friends. Of course all this is dependent upon his health and what he can tolerate....even the travel. We will see.
Thank you for all your well-wishing. Every word of encouragement and hope is dear to our hearts.

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by Alex Charboneau

Thinking about all of you....now and always. As much as I hated going through it all...I would rather be going through it again instead of Jonas suffering like he is. It breaks my heart reading everything you say and knowing and understanding how he feels. I have something for Jonas that I brought back from Germany but haven't gotten around to sending it. But I guess if you guys will be home soon I can hand deliver it. Sending lots of love and hugs to both of you.

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by WENDIE TRENT

Know that you are ALWAYS in our thoughts and looking forward to seeing you here at home soon - you have endured so very much - more than any of us can imagine - wishing we could ease your pain in some way, but just remember how very loved you are and the number of people behind you - you are a remarkable young man - we love you!!!

Posted 7 hours ago

by Kathy Argent

Kristen, I have been following your journey with you through this site. I am in awe of your courage and strength and your faith. What a couragous woman you are. Although, it doesn't surprise me, you were always such a wonderful person in high school and always wore a smile on your face. I remember your encouragement to others as well. I am praying for all of you and hope that your family will all be together soon. I am also praying for Jonas to get much needed relief from his pain. What a remarkable young man you have. I am lifting you up today that HIS mighty hands will comfort you and comfort Jonas' pain.
Kathy Argent

Posted 7 hours ago

by Susan Klene

So sorry Jonas has to go through all those horrible side effects. We're praying every day for your comfort and healing Jonas. Glad you will be able to head back home soon!

Posted 7 hours ago

by mel you

My heart breaks for your son. There's just so much for him to bear.
I know that he is a strong young man and is so profoundly loved and well supported. But this would be hard on a grown man 10 times his size. It's not surprising that his spirits are low and his courage is tested.
I hope it will help him to remember that a brave person doesn't need to feel brave every moment of the day. Being brave isn't about never feeling fear or anger or being tired - it's being all those things and stepping up to meet the challenges anyway.
He has continually done that. So have you. You both are such a testament to the bonds of love: Love when it's easy and when it's hard. Love when it's peaceful and when there's pain. Love when there's first light and darkest night - there is always your love for one another.
I will be thinking of you both through these last couple of radiation treatments and sending you thoughts of peace and healing. I will also keep my fingers crossed that Jonas can get back to school to see his classmates and teachers very soon.
I have a feeling that he will find over 1,000 pairs of open arms waiting for him. And so many for you.
My best to you,
Mel

Posted 7 hours ago

by Becky Jackson

Jonas, you are so strong!! You can do this, Honey!! Just a little longer. We know you can do it. We are praying the infection goes quickly, and that the pain becomes manageable.

Posted 8 hours ago

by Amber Dahm

Cannot wait to have you guys back home! We miss you! Sending lots of love your way! Hopefully you will get out of Texas this weekend and the trip will not be too much for Jonas!

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St. John's Group Email visitation and funeral for Leonard (Lenny) Bass

A former member of St. John's, Leonard Bass, passed away in an auto accident last week.  A visitation and funeral for him will be at St. John's tomorrow (Friday).  Visitation is from 6-7pm and funeral will begin at 7. 
 
 
Peace be with you all!
Pastor
 
 

St. John's Group Email Thursday, Dec 1, 2011

DEVOTION:   Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Galatians 1:3-5


I've got good news and bad news.

Although that expression is often a fact of life for many of us, for Stacie Crimm it was a definite reality.

The bad news was Crimm had been told she couldn't have children. Period. End of reading.

That is why at the age of 41 she was surprised to find out she was pregnant with the child she had always wanted. You see, I told you there was bad news and good news ...

and bad news.

That came when, a few months into her pregnancy, Crimm was told she had cancer of the neck and head. For her there was a choice. Either she could have the treatment that would save her life and end her unborn child's life, or she could try to carry her child and forfeit her chance for a long life.

I would not hazard to ask you what you would do. You already know what you would do.

Instead, let me tell you what Crimm did. She opted to forego the treatment and give her child a chance for life.

Stacie Crimm died on September 11th. Before she did, from a hospital bed, she had the opportunity of holding her tiny, baby girl -- Dottie Mae.

No matter what you may or may not have done in this lady's place, the truth is this: one person died so another might live.

This, of course, is the story of our Savior. As St. Paul said, we have grace and peace because -- according to God's will and promise -- Jesus gave Himself as the ransom price to save us from our sins and deliver us from a whole wealth of worldly evils.

Sacrificing your child for someone else is probably not what you would have done, but it is the course our Lord took so that we might be saved.

Now I don't know as Dottie Mae grows up how she will feel about that which her mother has done. I pray that you as you grow in faith may become ever more appreciative of the gift of life, which is yours because Jesus Christ died so you might live.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the words "appreciation" and "thanksgiving" are too poor to express what my heart feels for the ultimate gift of Your Son. Please read in my heart the gratitude my tongue cannot express. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.

Oh, Lord, if it's possible, please keep a close eye on Dottie Mae until -- because of Your Son -- she meets her mother face to face. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:     Who was Gallio?  The proconsul of Achaia to whom Paul was brought.  Acts 18:12-17

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CATECHISM: 

5th commandment: You shall not murder

Question: What does God promise in this commandment?

Answer: 

a. God forbids us to take another person's life, (murder, abortion, euthanasia) or tot ake our own life (suicide).

b. God forbids us to hurt or harm our neighbor physically, that is, to do or say anything which may destroy, shorten, or make his or her life bitter. 

c. God forbids us to keep anger and hatred in our hearts against our neighbor. 

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Thurs- Ruth Cantrel visitation 9-11; funeral 11; luncheon to follow

Fri- Jonesburg Nursing Home worship 10:30

Sat- Branson trip leaves 7am; Sunday school Christmas program practice 9:11am; worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; 4-7 grade choir practice 4pm; instrumentalist practice 5pm; group returns from Branson 7:30pm

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NEWS: 

RUTH CANTRELL VISITATION AND FUNERAL AT St. JOHN'S IS TODAY

visitation- 9-11

funeral- 11

luncehon following the funeral

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NEXT WEDNESDAY, DEC 7 is the second Midweek Advent dinner and worship. 

 If your elder is Jim Rahn, SteveMcDowell, or Dave Winter you are responsible for bringing a side dish, and a salad or dessert for our first dinner.  Your elder will be calling you in the days and weeks ahead. 

 

We will be having a special interview with ABRAHAM as part of our worship at 7pm!

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GIVING TREE IS UP!!

Please pick an ornament or two off of the tree.  Keep the red ornament for your yourself and sign your name on the corresponding white ornament.  Do not feel as though you have to get everything ont he list.  Just use common sense.  Bring gifts back to church by Dec. 11. 

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BUY A POINSETTIA FOR THE ALTAR CHRISTMAS IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF SOMEONE!!

Please sign the sheet in the narthex by Wednesday, Deember 14.  They are $12.50 each. 

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A MOMENT OF GRACE FLORIST IS DONATING 10% oF EACH ST. JOHN'S MEMBER'S SALE BACK TO THE CHURCH

Each time you purchase flowers and other gifts from A MOMENT OF GRACE and tell them you are a member at St. John's, the church receives a tithe from them.   A Moment of Grace is located at 511 N Hwy 47 and the phone number is 456-9334.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY 9-11am!! 

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4-7 GRADE CHOIR PRACTICE iS SUNDAY at 4pm

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KID'S INSTRUMENTALIST PRACTICE is SUNDAY at 5pm!!

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

For THE FAMILY OF RUTH CANTRELL as they mourn her passing from death to eternal life.

  

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is hospitalized with complications due to pain medication and also has a bit of pneumonia.  

 

For RICH (son of Burket Fickle - she works for Dr. Brady DDS here in Warrenton).  He has been, and is, very sick and keeps running high fevers and they don't seem to find out what is causing his illness.

 

For KEN WAGNER who is at St. Joes in St Charles, and is going through physical therapy after a fractured vertebrae in his neck.

 

For BILL SAGER former member of St. Johns who is recovering from a stroke.

 

For JANICE MCKENZIE who is having trouble w/ breathing and is undergoing tests.

 

For ED KOHRS who is at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield

  

For Robyn McNew's cousin MARY KUTRIP who is dealing with terminal cancer and has quit doing treatments for it. 

 

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 update on Jerry Pezold

Just wanted to let everyone know  that Jerry did make it home late Monday afternoon and seems to be recovering well. 
 
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
 
The Pezold's

St. John's Group Email food needed for funeral luncheon tomorrow

Ladies Aid is requesting food donations for Ruth Cantrell's funeral luncheon.  If you can help please contact one of the following.

If you would like to provide potato salad call Wilma Weigle at 456-9684.  If you can bring a salad call Coleen Bottorff at 456-5482.  For desserts please call Dolores DeBlaze at 314-705-9220.  Or if you are unable to call, please e-mail Linda Callies at lindacallies@centurylink.net and let her know what you will bring and she will pass the message along.  Please have your donations to the church before the funeral begins at 11 am.  Thanks to everyone for your continued help.  

 

 

St. John's Group Email Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011

DEVOTION:   Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8

Do you ever get amazed at the things people will do to see their names appear in the Guinness World Record Book?

I do, but this is one record I didn't mind. Maybe you agree. Let me see how long it takes before you can guess what this record is.

Clue number one - Wishing to celebrate its 100th anniversary, this record was set by Thorntons in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England.

Clue number two - This record weighed in at 12,770 pounds and was 13 feet square.

Clue number three - Although it took months of planning, it was put together by 50 people over a ten-hour period of time.

Do you have it yet?

The record we're talking about is the world's largest chocolate bar. After it was poured it took three days for the thing to cool off.

Of course, there is one little, tiny question: what do you do with a chocolate bar that weighs in at over six tons? The people at Thorntons have thought of that, too. They're going to get a bunch of axes, chop it up, give it to customers and sell it off in pieces to support various charities.

Six tons of chocolate.

Even the most voracious of chocolate addicts would be hard pressed to put a dent in that thing.

This is pretty much the way it is for sinners and God's grace. We all know that each of us sins a lot. Multiply each of our sins by almost six billion people and you've got a mountain of transgressions: a mountain which seems insurmountable ... is insurmountable for folks like us.

But God is not a person like us. His love has no limitations. His grace is beyond calculation.

Because that is so, when Jesus shouldered our sins and took them to the cross, there was no contest. Jesus eliminated those sins, even as He died our death.

With His resurrection He has shown to all the world the insurmountable goodness of God's love.

It is a record which will never be broken. As the Scripture says, "Greater love has no man than this ..." (see John 15:13).

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the psalmist said, "Oh, how abundant is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You and worked for those who take refuge in You ... (Psalm 31:19a). Truly, dear Lord, there is no one who can come close to the goodness and grace You have given to us in our Redeemer. May I always see how wonderful He is and how blessed I am. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:     Who was Timothy?  He was the first "pastor" to the church in Ephesus, and really the first overseer in training mentioned in the Scriptures.  He was very young when he started, probably a teenager.  His mother Lois and his grandmother Eunice were the ones who taught him all about the Lord Jesus as well as Paul. 

 

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TODAY'S QUESTION:  Who was Gallio?

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CATECHISM: 

4th commandment: Honor your father and mother.

Question: What promise does God attach to this commandment?

Answer: ...that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.   

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Tues- Quilters 9am; Bible study 11:30-12:15

Wed-  midweek Advent supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:45

Thurs- Ruth Cantrel visitation 9-11; funeral 11; luncheon to follow

Fri- Jonesburg Nursing Home worship 10:30

Sat- Branson trip leaves 7am; Sunday school Christmas program practice 9:11am; worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; 4-7 grade choir practice 4pm; instrumentalist practice 5pm; group returns from Branson 7:30pm

________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS: 

RUTH CANTRELL VISITATION AND FUNERAL AT St. JOHN'S IS THURSDAY

visitation- 9-11

funeral- 11

luncehon following the funeral

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 is the first Midweek Advent dinner and worship. 

 If your elder is John Hachtel, Don Turnure, or Dave Tinnin you are responsible for bringing a side dish, and a salad or dessert for our first dinner.  Your elder will be calling you in the days and weeks ahead. 

 

We will be having a special interview with Eve as part of our worship at 7pm!

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GIVING TREE IS UP!!

Please pick an ornament or two off of the tree.  Keep the red ornament for your yourself and sign your name on the corresponding white ornament.  Do not feel as though you have to get everything ont he list.  Just use common sense.  Bring gifts back to church by Dec. 11. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BUY A POINSETTIA FOR THE ALTAR CHRISTMAS IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF SOMEONE!!

Please sign the sheet in the narthex by Wednesday, Deember 14.  They are $12.50 each. 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

A MOMENT OF GRACE FLORIST IS DONATING 10% oF EACH ST. JOHN'S MEMBER'S SALE BACK TO THE CHURCH

Each time you purchase flowers and other gifts from A MOMENT OF GRACE and tell them you are a member at St. John's, the church receives a tithe from them.   A Moment of Grace is located at 511 N Hwy 47 and the phone number is 456-9334.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY 9-11am!! 

__________________________________________________________________________________________

4-7 GRADE CHOIR PRACTICE iS SUNDAY at 4pm

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

KID'S INSTRUMENTALIST PRACTICE is SUNDAY at 5pm!!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

For THE FAMILY OF RUTH CANTRELL as they mourn her passing from death to eternal life.

 

For JERRY PEZOLD who is recovering after an emergency apendectomy

 

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is hospitalized with complications due to pain medication and also has a bit of pneumonia.  

 

For RICH (son of Burket Fickle - she works for Dr. Brady DDS here in Warrenton).  He has been, and is, very sick and keeps running high fevers and they don't seem to find out what is causing his illness.

 

For KEN WAGNER who is at St. Joes in St Charles, and is going through physical therapy after a fractured vertebrae in his neck.

 

For BILL SAGER former member of St. Johns who is recovering from a stroke.

 

For JANICE MCKENZIE who is having trouble w/ breathing and is undergoing tests.

 

For ED KOHRS who is at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield

  

For Robyn McNew's cousin MARY KUTRIP who is dealing with terminal cancer and has quit doing treatments for it. 

 

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 Prayer Request

 

 

Please include a young boy named Rich (son of Burket Fickle - she works for Dr. Brady DDS here in Warrenton).  He has been, and is, very sick and keeps running high fevers and they don't seem to find out what is causing his illness.  He has an appt. Dec. 12th with a specialist and they are praying for this Dr. to have the answers.  Please pray God's will to be for the medical folks caring for Rich to have the wisdom to find the answers and then for healing to begin.  Also prayers for Rich's mom, Burket, to have strength to deal with all of this stress.  BTW, Rich is 9 years old and he also has autism.  So alot of his medical care and testing is very stressful for him.

 

Thank you.

Sandy Robine

St. John's Group Email cards for Bill Sager

Bill Sager's Daughter wants people to send cards to Bill.  She thinks maybe it would  help him in his recovery.  He has a long way to go, and needs lots of Prayers.
 
His address is:  
 
322 East Warner Ave. Guthrie, OK. 73044. 
 
 
Thank you,
Sue Ruhl
 
 
            

St. John's Group Email Monday, Nov 28, 2011

DEVOTION:  For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given ... Isaiah 9:6a


Financially, for many people 2011 has not been a great year.

Still, there are always those who manage to do well. If you happen to be one of those, you may want to start putting your Christmas list together. If so, there is no better place to begin than the 2011 Christmas Book of Neiman Marcus.

They do have some interesting gifts. For example, you can get a yurt.

Yes, a yurt.

For those of you who don't know (and I was one), a yurt is a nomadic tent from Mongolia. Of course, this yurt is a cut above most. It is18 feet in diameter, hand-painted, packed chock full of one-of-a-kind, down-filled pillows. Oh, I shouldn't forget; this yurt has a crystal chandelier.

Perhaps, a yurt isn't exactly what you've been hoping for. If so, Neiman Marcus has other ideas.

For example, you could pick up a $125,000 library. This library has great carpets, artful bric-a-brac and paintings. Oh, it also has books, 250 books of your choice.

Still not enough? How about a flower show or a series of flower shows? For only $420,000 you and nine of your friends can be flown by private jet to the tulip festival in Switzerland and the Kifissia flower show in Athens and the Altera rose festival in Avignon. Of course, you won't want to miss the Chelsea flower show in London. That's included, too.

Well, has Neiman Marcus listed the gift that will make you say, "Oh, just what I wanted!"?

Perhaps not.

If that is the case, I would like to point out that Jesus, God's Gift to sinful humanity, was not universally wanted or appreciated when He came to earth.

Herod was the first to try and end the Savior's life. Herod was the first, but he certainly wasn't the only. The people of Nazareth didn't like what Jesus had to say, and they tried to eliminate their most famous Son. The Pharisees were always trying to hatch a plot to take out the Christ, as did the chief priests and the scribes.

Not a very good reaction to God's good Gift, was it? I pray your reaction is different. You see in Jesus we have been given both forgiveness and salvation. This, of course, makes Jesus the perfect Gift which everybody needs.

Only through His life, His sacrifice, His death and resurrection are we saved and heaven becomes a reality. By God's grace this Christmas may our repentant hearts say, "Oh, just what I wanted!"

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, the world is filled with stuff I'm supposed to want: things which are supposed to make me feel good. I give thanks that You have -- in Jesus -- given me the Gift I need. In Him may I feel good, as well as saved. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen. 
 

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:     Who were the "Synagogue of the Freedmen?Jews of Cyrene and Alezandria as well as the prvinces of Cilicia and Asia.  (These were guys who hated Christianity because it was effecting their way of life.

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TODAy'S QUIZ:  Who was Timothy?

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CATECHISM: 

4th commandment: Honor your father and mother.

Question: What does God require of us in the fourth commandment?

Answer:

a. to honor our parents and other authorities by regarding them as God's representatives;

b. to serve our parents and other authorities by gladly providing what they need or require;

c. to obey our parents and othe rauthorities in everything in which God has placed them over us;

d. to love and cherish our parents and other authorities as precious gifts of God.

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CHURCH CALENDAR

Mon- confirmation 5:00- 6:15

Tues- Quilters 9am; Bible study 11:30-12:15

Wed-  midweek Advent supper 5:30; bells 6; worship 7; choir 7:45

Thurs- Ruth Cantrel visitation 9-11; funeral 11; luncheon to follow

Fri- Jonesburg Nursing Home worship 10:30

Sat- Branson trip leaves 7am; Sunday school Christmas program practice 9:11am; worship 5pm

Sun- Bible study 8; worship 9; 4-7 grade choir practice 4pm; instrumentalist practice 5pm; group returns from Branson 7:30pm

________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS: 

RUTH CANTRELL VISITATION AND FUNERAL AT St. JOHN'S IS THURSDAY

visitation- 9-11

funeral- 11

luncehon following the funeral

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WE HAD A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH YESTERDAY! 

Decorating was done in record time.  It only took an hour!  Thanks to all who helped including so many of our kids!

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THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 is the first Midweek Advent dinner and worship. 

 If your elder is John Hachtel, Don Turnure, or Dave Tinnin you are responsible for bringing a side dish, and a salad or dessert for our first dinner.  Your elder will be calling you in the days and weeks ahead. 

 

We will be having a special interview with Eve as part of our worship at 7pm!

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GIVING TREE IS UP!!

Please pick an ornament or two off of the tree.  Keep the red ornament for your yourself and sign your name on the corresponding white ornament.  Do not feel as though you have to get everything ont he list.  Just use common sense.  Bring gifts back to church by Dec. 11. 

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BUY A POINSETTIA FOR THE ALTAR CHRISTMAS IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF SOMEONE!!

Please sign the sheet in the narthex by Wednesday, Deember 14.  They are $12.50 each. 

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A MOMENT OF GRACE FLORIST IS DONATING 10% oF EACH ST. JOHN'S MEMBER'S SALE BACK TO THE CHURCH

Each time you purchase flowers and other gifts from A MOMENT OF GRACE and tell them you are a member at St. John's, the church receives a tithe from them.   A Moment of Grace is located at 511 N Hwy 47 and the phone number is 456-9334.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY 9-11am!! 

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4-7 GRADE CHOIR PRACTICE iS SUNDAY at 4pm

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KID'S INSTRUMENTALIST PRACTICE is SUNDAY at 5pm!!

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

For THE FAMILY OF RUTH CANTRELL as they mourn her passing from death to eternal life.

 

For JERRY PEZOLD who is recovering after an emergency apendectomy

 

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is hospitalized with complications due to pain medication and also has a bit of pneumonia.  

 

For KEN WAGNER who is remains hospitalized at St. Joes in St Charles, and is going through physical therapy after a fractured vertebrae in his neck.

 

For BILL SAGER former member of St. Johns who is recovering from a stroke.

 

For JANICE MCKENZIE who is having trouble w/ breathing and is undergoing tests.

 

For ED KOHRS who is at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield

  

For Robyn McNew's cousin MARY KUTRIP who is dealing with terminal cancer and has quit doing treatments for it. 

 

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

       

St. John's Group Email Ruth Cantrell

Ruth Cantrell passed away at about 5:15 this morning after a very long battle with cancer.  Please pray for her family and friends as they mourn the loss of a dear Christian woman.
 
 
Visitation and funeral will both be at St. John's on Thursday, December 1.
 
Visitation- 9-11am.
 
Funeral-  11am
 
Luncheon to follow funeral. 

St. John's Group Email prayer request for Jerry Pezold (appendix)

Pastor, please keep Jerry Pezold in prayers. He was experiencing stomach pain that centralized early this morning to his lower right side. We came to ER and he is to have his appendix removed today.
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> Lisa Pezold
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St. John's Group Email FW: Bill Sager

Thanks for the Prayers for Bill Sager.  I just received word, that Bill is improving, and by tonight or tomorrow morning, he should be out of I.C.U.   He will still need PRAYERS.