Please pray for our dear friend Jackie Snead who is undergoing double masectomy tomorrow.
13 years ago
St. John's Group Email Wednesday, February 1, 2012
DEVOTION:
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Isaiah 5:20-21
It's a fact of life: the meanings of words change.
For example, at Christmas we heard people sing, "Don we now our gay apparel." The word "gay" used to mean festive. In the musical West Side Story, Maria sings, "I feel pretty and witty and gay." In that number she was talking about her happiness, not her sexual preferences.
Recently, students in the Canyons School District in Utah named the cougar as their top choice for school mascot at their new school. Some people complained. They complained because the term "cougar," at least in some circles, is an uncomplimentary term to describe a woman, who is seeking a younger man.
Officials at the school district decided a better name for the school's animal representative would be "The Chargers."
It was a decision which garnered far more attention than if they had let matters be.
Still, it makes the point: words change in their meaning, including the word "Savior."
Most readers of the Daily Devotion will correctly acknowledge Jesus as their Savior. By that they mean Jesus is God's sinless Son, who was born into this world to take our place and rescue us from damnation. True Man and true God, He was our Substitute under the Law; He resisted all temptation to sin and then defeated death. All this He did to redeem our sinful souls. Now, all who are given faith in Him are forgiven and saved.
But that is not always what others mean when they use the word, Savior.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a leader, whose example we should follow.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a trailblazer and, if we do as He did, we can become our own savior.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a motivator, who inspires us to be better than we were.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a bringer of social change.
The list of variations and interpretations to the work and Person of Jesus of Nazareth are numerous, and they are, insofar as they disagree with Scripture, wrong.
These descriptions are put forth by those who bend, fold, spindle and mutilate the Word. As Isaiah said, they are those who "call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!"
To those who would try to cloud the clear message of salvation, God gives this verdict: "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and shrewd in their own sight!"
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, grant me the grace and faithfulness to follow the Savior of Scripture. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did Moses do with the golden calf when he came down the mountain after he saw that his people had made it?
He ground it all up, put it in the water and made the people drink it. (Dolores remains the champion.)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who were Bezalel and Oholiab?
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CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
Question: What does God threaten to do to all who hate Him and break His commandments?
Answer: God threatens earthly punishment, physical death, and ternal damnation.
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Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Isaiah 5:20-21
It's a fact of life: the meanings of words change.
For example, at Christmas we heard people sing, "Don we now our gay apparel." The word "gay" used to mean festive. In the musical West Side Story, Maria sings, "I feel pretty and witty and gay." In that number she was talking about her happiness, not her sexual preferences.
Recently, students in the Canyons School District in Utah named the cougar as their top choice for school mascot at their new school. Some people complained. They complained because the term "cougar," at least in some circles, is an uncomplimentary term to describe a woman, who is seeking a younger man.
Officials at the school district decided a better name for the school's animal representative would be "The Chargers."
It was a decision which garnered far more attention than if they had let matters be.
Still, it makes the point: words change in their meaning, including the word "Savior."
Most readers of the Daily Devotion will correctly acknowledge Jesus as their Savior. By that they mean Jesus is God's sinless Son, who was born into this world to take our place and rescue us from damnation. True Man and true God, He was our Substitute under the Law; He resisted all temptation to sin and then defeated death. All this He did to redeem our sinful souls. Now, all who are given faith in Him are forgiven and saved.
But that is not always what others mean when they use the word, Savior.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a leader, whose example we should follow.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a trailblazer and, if we do as He did, we can become our own savior.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a motivator, who inspires us to be better than we were.
For some, Savior means Jesus is a bringer of social change.
The list of variations and interpretations to the work and Person of Jesus of Nazareth are numerous, and they are, insofar as they disagree with Scripture, wrong.
These descriptions are put forth by those who bend, fold, spindle and mutilate the Word. As Isaiah said, they are those who "call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!"
To those who would try to cloud the clear message of salvation, God gives this verdict: "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and shrewd in their own sight!"
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, grant me the grace and faithfulness to follow the Savior of Scripture. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did Moses do with the golden calf when he came down the mountain after he saw that his people had made it?
He ground it all up, put it in the water and made the people drink it. (Dolores remains the champion.)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who were Bezalel and Oholiab?
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CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
Question: What does God threaten to do to all who hate Him and break His commandments?
Answer: God threatens earthly punishment, physical death, and ternal damnation.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Wed- Bells 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimer's support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; Bible Study and Sunday school 10:15; WORSHIP 11am
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NEWS:
NEWS:
11AM WORSHIP CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY!!
It is the perfect time and the perfect type of service that those who haven't been in church for a while or those who aren't used to church would like to come to.
Remember that there is COMMUNION this coming Sunday!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR NEIGHBORS, YOUR COWORKERS, AND EVERYONE ELSE YOU KNOW!!!!
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PROJECTOR SCHEDULE: Just a few dates left. Get em while you can.
March 25- 9am- 11am-
Mar 31-
Apr 1- (Palm Sunday) 9am-
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I NEED A FEW MORE ACOLYTES TO SIGN UP FOR THE 11AM SERVICE!!
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I NEED A FEW MORE ACOLYTES TO SIGN UP FOR THE 11AM SERVICE!!
Here's the dates I have left:
Feb 12-
Feb 19-
March 11-
March 25-
April 1-
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
Another person signed up yesterday!!!
6 PEOPLE SIGNED UP SO FAR!!!
What is it? Bible 101 is a new online product from Concordia Publishing House that increases Biblical literacy in adults.
It is for all levels of learning and knowledge. Even pastors learn things from this course.
Participants simply log into Bible 101 and enter an online learning environment. Members start out by learning essential Bible basics from "square one" and then build upon that as they progress through the course.
Here are som of the features of Bible 101
online- uses proven online educational strategies and models that facilitate retention among multiple learning styles.
videos- throughout the week, participants can access videos that relate to the lesson
discussion forum- participants are not left on their own as they are connected to a community where they can correspond, question, and encourage each other.
podcasts- daily devotional for each weekday
quizzes- test your knowledge and easily benchmakr where you are in your learning cycle.
printing- easily print the materials for even more easy access.
Please call or reply to this email to let me know that you want to sign up for this wonderful opportunity. I will sign you up! The congregation has already paid the annual fee so IT IS FREE for you!!!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BOWLING NEXT MONDAY, FEB 6!!!
We will be leaving church at 6:30. Bring $10 for bowling and shoes and money to stop and eat if you want to. BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!! Let me know if you can go!!!!! cell # is 636-359-1061
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YOUTH SERVANT EVENT THIS SUMMER!!!!!! 8-12 GRADERS AND ADULT LEADERS WILL BE GOING TO JOPLIN, JULY 9-14!!!
All who want to go need to sign up. Directions on how to sign up are as follows:
1. Go to lutheranchurchcharities.org
2. Click on "volunteer in Joplin"
3. Go to bottom of page and click on "click here to register individually"
4. Fill out all of the required info. (Your group's name is St John's Warrenton, MO)
5. Click submit at the end of the page.
Let me know if you want to go. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!!!
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Youth are selling dinner/auction tickets in the narthex after services. Tickets are $15 per person. Bid only tickets are $5.00. You may also contact Marilyn to reserve tickets.
In order to guarantee that you get to sit with a special group of family or friends, you may want to consider purchasing a table of 8 for $120.
The Youth Group Steak Dinner and Auction has been set for Saturday, February 11, 2012. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising. We will be having the old favorites: silent auction and 50/50 drawing as well as the new favorites: live auction, dessert dash, wine raffle, and the WILD HEARTS JACKPOT DRAWING where there is a chance to win $500.00.
Tickets for the WILD HEARTS $500 DRAWING are on sale now. Please ask a youth group member to get yours. The tickets are 1 for $10 but for an additional $10 you can get 10 more tickets and have 11 chances at winning!
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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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For HANK SCHMIDT who is going through radiation treatments for stage 2 lung cancer.
For BETTY TAMELER who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens nursing home.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a broken hip at St Jospeh's hospital rehab.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DOT DAEHNKE, as they mourn her loss. Her memorial service is this Saturday at 11am.
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is recovering at Jonesburg Nursing Home after falling and breaking her hip.
For MRS SISSON (1st grade teacher at Daniel Boone) AND HER NEW BABY, CHLOE, as they both grow stronger with each passing day. Baby Chloe has about 2 mor emonths in the hospital.
For KEN WAGNER who is home and is doing well, although he still has a LONG way to go.
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 bookcase club members
You may remember back before Christmas an email I sent about becoming a bookcase club member. We are getting close to the goal. We just need 12 more people to pledge $50 for a bookcase filled with books for an underprivileged child in Warren County.
If you want to donate write a check out to Bookcase Club and send it to the person and address below.
Thank you and God bless your evening!
Kim L Heimberger
Customer Service Representative | First State Community Bank
1022 N. Hwy 47 | Warrenton, MO | 63383
If you want to donate write a check out to Bookcase Club and send it to the person and address below.
Thank you and God bless your evening!
Kim L Heimberger
Customer Service Representative | First State Community Bank
1022 N. Hwy 47 | Warrenton, MO | 63383
St. John's Group Email Tuesday, January 31, 2012
DEVOTION:
For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:22-24
Tim Tebow's season as quarterback for the Denver Broncos is over.
That doesn't mean the season has closed down for his critics. One columnist from the East Coast showed his knowledge of Scripture, when he compared Tebow to the Pharisees that Jesus regularly corrected.
He contends that when the quarterback prays on the sidelines at a game, it is the same as when the Pharisees prayed on the street corners. The author went so far as to quote Jesus who said, "Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can you escape the damnation of hell?" (Matthew 23:33).
Finally, he also maintains every time Tebow prays on the field he is sinning against Matthew 6:5. You remember the passage: "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full."
If I read the Bible-quoting critic correctly, Christians, especially famous Christians, are free to pray as long as nobody sees them do it.
Now I have nothing against the man quoting Scripture. But I would love to hear what he does with a passage like Acts 16:25, where Paul and Silas were praying in a public prison or Acts 2:42, where the Christians prayed publicly in the temple or Acts 16:13, where Paul spoke to Lydia at the public place of prayer or ... let's just sum it up by quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing."
Indeed, the writer would know nothing about Tebow's prayer if the network cameras weren't reporting his every move. To me it seems the networks, not Tim Tebow, are most concerned about him being seen.
From what I've been able to gather, Tebow doesn't wait for the cameras to show up before he prays. He just prays whether the cameras are there or not. But that's not the point.
That people are upset with a Christian man who is practicing his faith is what theologians know as the offense of the cross. It is the one offense that Christians are commanded to give.
The point is this: Tebow is a Christian American, and as far as I know, freedom of religion is one of those rights all Americans have, and it is the writer's right to not watch Tebow pray.
What is not his right is to try and twist Scripture to his purpose.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, as Christians we try, as much as possible, to live in harmony with everyone. Still, we ask for the courage, when necessary, to give the offense of the cross. This we ask in the Name of our crucified and risen Savior. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What animals were supposed to be sacrificed at the consecration of a priest? A young bull and two rams without blemish (Dolores is our two day champ)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did Moses do with the golden calf when he came down the mountain after he saw that his people had made it?
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CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
Question: What does God call himself a jealous God??
Answer: Because God is holy
a. He hates sin and insists on strict and perfect obedience;
b. He will not share with idols the love and honor we owe him;
c. He will punish those who hate Him.
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For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:22-24
Tim Tebow's season as quarterback for the Denver Broncos is over.
That doesn't mean the season has closed down for his critics. One columnist from the East Coast showed his knowledge of Scripture, when he compared Tebow to the Pharisees that Jesus regularly corrected.
He contends that when the quarterback prays on the sidelines at a game, it is the same as when the Pharisees prayed on the street corners. The author went so far as to quote Jesus who said, "Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can you escape the damnation of hell?" (Matthew 23:33).
Finally, he also maintains every time Tebow prays on the field he is sinning against Matthew 6:5. You remember the passage: "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full."
If I read the Bible-quoting critic correctly, Christians, especially famous Christians, are free to pray as long as nobody sees them do it.
Now I have nothing against the man quoting Scripture. But I would love to hear what he does with a passage like Acts 16:25, where Paul and Silas were praying in a public prison or Acts 2:42, where the Christians prayed publicly in the temple or Acts 16:13, where Paul spoke to Lydia at the public place of prayer or ... let's just sum it up by quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing."
Indeed, the writer would know nothing about Tebow's prayer if the network cameras weren't reporting his every move. To me it seems the networks, not Tim Tebow, are most concerned about him being seen.
From what I've been able to gather, Tebow doesn't wait for the cameras to show up before he prays. He just prays whether the cameras are there or not. But that's not the point.
That people are upset with a Christian man who is practicing his faith is what theologians know as the offense of the cross. It is the one offense that Christians are commanded to give.
The point is this: Tebow is a Christian American, and as far as I know, freedom of religion is one of those rights all Americans have, and it is the writer's right to not watch Tebow pray.
What is not his right is to try and twist Scripture to his purpose.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, as Christians we try, as much as possible, to live in harmony with everyone. Still, we ask for the courage, when necessary, to give the offense of the cross. This we ask in the Name of our crucified and risen Savior. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What animals were supposed to be sacrificed at the consecration of a priest? A young bull and two rams without blemish (Dolores is our two day champ)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did Moses do with the golden calf when he came down the mountain after he saw that his people had made it?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
Question: What does God call himself a jealous God??
Answer: Because God is holy
a. He hates sin and insists on strict and perfect obedience;
b. He will not share with idols the love and honor we owe him;
c. He will punish those who hate Him.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; PASTOR ON THE RADIO kfuoam.org and AM 850; No Bible study as the quilters are going out for lunch
Wed- Bells 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimer's support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; Bible Study and Sunday school 10:15; WORSHIP 11am
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NEWS:
NEWS:
11am WORSHIP WAS WONDERFUL ON SUNDAY!!
At least that is what I heard from the many great comments I have received.
A big thank you to all of you who showed up yesterday and especially to the twelve preschool kids and their parents who showed up.
For those of you who were ther yesterday, I would appreciate your comments so that we can make it the best possible worship experience for everyone. I PROMISE that I won't get as "long winded" as I did yesterday.
Remember that there is COMMUNION this coming Sunday!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!!
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PROJECTOR SCHEDULE: Just a few dates left. Get em while you can.
March 25- 9am- 11am-
Mar 31-
Apr 1- (Palm Sunday) 9am-
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I NEED A FEW MORE ACOLYTES TO SIGN UP FOR THE 11AM SERVICE!!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I NEED A FEW MORE ACOLYTES TO SIGN UP FOR THE 11AM SERVICE!!
Here's the dates I have left:
Feb 12-
Feb 19-
March 11-
March 25-
April 1-
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
FIVE PEOPLE SIGNED UP SO FAR!!!
What is it? Bible 101 is a new online product from Concordia Publishing House that increases Biblical literacy in adults.
It is for all levels of learning and knowledge. Even pastors learn things from this course.
Participants simply log into Bible 101 and enter an online learning environment. Members start out by learning essential Bible basics from "square one" and then build upon that as they progress through the course.
Here are som of the features of Bible 101
online- uses proven online educational strategies and models that facilitate retention among multiple learning styles.
videos- throughout the week, participants can access videos that relate to the lesson
discussion forum- participants are not left on their own as they are connected to a community where they can correspond, question, and encourage each other.
podcasts- daily devotional for each weekday
quizzes- test your knowledge and easily benchmakr where you are in your learning cycle.
printing- easily print the materials for even more easy access.
Please call or reply to this email to let me know that you want to sign up for this wonderful opportunity. I will sign you up! The congregation has already paid the annual fee so IT IS FREE for you!!!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BOWLING NEXT MONDAY, FEB 6!!!
We will be leaving church at 6:30. Bring $10 for bowling and shoes and money to stop and eat if you want to. BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!! Let me know if you can go!!!!! cell # is 636-359-1061
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
YOUTH SERVANT EVENT THIS SUMMER!!!!!! 8-12 GRADERS AND ADULT LEADERS WILL BE GOING TO JOPLIN, JULY 9-14!!!
All who want to go need to sign up. Directions on how to sign up are as follows:
1. Go to lutheranchurchcharities.org
2. Click on "volunteer in Joplin"
3. Go to bottom of page and click on "click here to register individually"
4. Fill out all of the required info. (Your group's name is St John's Warrenton, MO)
5. Click submit at the end of the page.
Let me know if you want to go. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!!!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Youth are selling dinner/auction tickets in the narthex after services. Tickets are $15 per person. Bid only tickets are $5.00. You may also contact Marilyn to reserve tickets.
In order to guarantee that you get to sit with a special group of family or friends, you may want to consider purchasing a table of 8 for $120.
The Youth Group Steak Dinner and Auction has been set for Saturday, February 11, 2012. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising. We will be having the old favorites: silent auction and 50/50 drawing as well as the new favorites: live auction, dessert dash, wine raffle, and the WILD HEARTS JACKPOT DRAWING where there is a chance to win $500.00.
Tickets for the WILD HEARTS $500 DRAWING are on sale now. Please ask a youth group member to get yours. The tickets are 1 for $10 but for an additional $10 you can get 10 more tickets and have 11 chances at winning!
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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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For HANK SCHMIDT who is going through radiation treatments for stage 2 lung cancer.
For BETTY TAMELER who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens nursing home.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a broken hip at St Jospeh's hospital rehab.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DOT DAEHNKE, as they mourn her loss. Her memorial service is this Saturday at 11am.
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is recovering at Jonesburg Nursing Home after falling and breaking her hip.
For MRS SISSON (1st grade teacher at Daniel Boone) AND HER NEW BABY, CHLOE, as they both grow stronger with each passing day. Baby Chloe has about 2 mor emonths in the hospital.
For KEN WAGNER who is home and is doing well, although he still has a LONG way to go.
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 Monday, January 30, 2012
DEVOTION: (from LHM)
Preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth. 2 Timothy 4:2-4
The old comic strip "Lil Abner" used to have a character, the community preacher who was known as "Marryin' Sam." Marryin' Sam specialized in two-dollar weddings.
Over the years I've met a few preachers who were like that character. I've also met a few who were Buryin' Sams. By that I mean they would for a price provide a eulogy service for just about anyone. The faith of the dearly departed or his family or anyone else was quite unimportant.
Most Lutheran pastors aren't that way -- at least not from my experience.
That's why I believe most will understand the story of a pastor who was trying to reach out to a dying man, a dying man who had spent a lifetime laughing at the concept of a Savior and Jesus' blood-bought salvation.
During the months before the man's departure, the minister would occasionally stop by to see him. If he couldn't stop, he would send the fellow a short note of encouragement. Always, always the minister was careful to not let the door slam shut that the Holy Spirit had opened.
Finally the time of the man's ending was near. Aware his clock would soon stop ticking, the sick man sent for the minister. He began the conversation saying, "I didn't ask you here so you could regale me with religion. I did, however, want to thank you for your kindness."
Understanding the rules of the conversation, the minister inquired, "May I ask one question?"
"Yes," said the man, "one question as long as it isn't about religion."
The minister spoke: "Okay. Here goes. I'm preaching tomorrow. Quite a few people will be there to hear me. Some, like you, may soon be facing death. Here's my question: What shall I preach about?"
There was a long silence. The reply came: "Pastor, preach Christ to them. Preach Christ."
That was, of course, the admonition St. Paul gave to young Timothy. Preach the Word, condemn the sin, proclaim the Gospel, boldly and patiently encourage God's people to a way of living that pleases Him.
Even though doing what St. Paul encouraged is not always popular, over the centuries every true preacher has taken the apostle's words seriously.
Why? Because there is no other savior who can forgive sins, no other redeemer who can save souls. Which, during the first month of the new year, leads me to share this encouragement: If you have a preacher who is faithful to the Word, please encourage and thank him.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, for all You have done I am most thankful. Through the Holy Spirit's calling of faithful preachers I have been blessed. Now may these undershepherds be empowered to reach out to those who are lost and show them their sin as well as the Savior. In Your Name I ask it. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did the Israelites do with the dough they had without the yeast in it as they were leaving Egypt? They left it in the kneading troughs, wrapped it all up in cloths and carried it on their shoulders out of Egypt. It was without yeast. (Dolores Deblaze is our champ!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What animals were supposed to be sacrificed at the consecration of a priest?
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CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
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Preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth. 2 Timothy 4:2-4
The old comic strip "Lil Abner" used to have a character, the community preacher who was known as "Marryin' Sam." Marryin' Sam specialized in two-dollar weddings.
Over the years I've met a few preachers who were like that character. I've also met a few who were Buryin' Sams. By that I mean they would for a price provide a eulogy service for just about anyone. The faith of the dearly departed or his family or anyone else was quite unimportant.
Most Lutheran pastors aren't that way -- at least not from my experience.
That's why I believe most will understand the story of a pastor who was trying to reach out to a dying man, a dying man who had spent a lifetime laughing at the concept of a Savior and Jesus' blood-bought salvation.
During the months before the man's departure, the minister would occasionally stop by to see him. If he couldn't stop, he would send the fellow a short note of encouragement. Always, always the minister was careful to not let the door slam shut that the Holy Spirit had opened.
Finally the time of the man's ending was near. Aware his clock would soon stop ticking, the sick man sent for the minister. He began the conversation saying, "I didn't ask you here so you could regale me with religion. I did, however, want to thank you for your kindness."
Understanding the rules of the conversation, the minister inquired, "May I ask one question?"
"Yes," said the man, "one question as long as it isn't about religion."
The minister spoke: "Okay. Here goes. I'm preaching tomorrow. Quite a few people will be there to hear me. Some, like you, may soon be facing death. Here's my question: What shall I preach about?"
There was a long silence. The reply came: "Pastor, preach Christ to them. Preach Christ."
That was, of course, the admonition St. Paul gave to young Timothy. Preach the Word, condemn the sin, proclaim the Gospel, boldly and patiently encourage God's people to a way of living that pleases Him.
Even though doing what St. Paul encouraged is not always popular, over the centuries every true preacher has taken the apostle's words seriously.
Why? Because there is no other savior who can forgive sins, no other redeemer who can save souls. Which, during the first month of the new year, leads me to share this encouragement: If you have a preacher who is faithful to the Word, please encourage and thank him.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, for all You have done I am most thankful. Through the Holy Spirit's calling of faithful preachers I have been blessed. Now may these undershepherds be empowered to reach out to those who are lost and show them their sin as well as the Savior. In Your Name I ask it. Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did the Israelites do with the dough they had without the yeast in it as they were leaving Egypt? They left it in the kneading troughs, wrapped it all up in cloths and carried it on their shoulders out of Egypt. It was without yeast. (Dolores Deblaze is our champ!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What animals were supposed to be sacrificed at the consecration of a priest?
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CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
Question: What does God say about all these commandments?
Answer:
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He says, "I the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep my commandments."
Question #2: What does this mean?
Answer #2: God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we should fear his wrath and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Mon- confirmation 5pm; youth 6:30
Tues- Quilters 9-2; PASTOR ON THE RADIO kfuoam.org and AM 850; No Bible study as the quilters are going out for lunch
Wed- Bells 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- Jonesburg nursing home worship 10:30; Alzheimer's support group 1pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; Bible Study and Sunday school 10:15; WORSHIP 11am
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NEWS:
NEWS:
11am WORSHIP WAS WONDERFUL YESTERDAY!!!
At least that is what I heard from the many great comments I have received.
A big thank you to all of you who showed up yesterday and especially to the twelve preschool kids and their parents who showed up.
For those of you who were ther yesterday, I would appreciate your comments so that we can make it the best possible worship experience for everyone. I PROMISE that I won't get as "long winded" as I did yesterday.
Remember that there is COMMUNION this coming Sunday!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!!
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PROJECTOR SCHEDULE: KEEP SIGNING UP!!! A lot of empty times and dates!
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
FIVE PEOPLE SIGNED UP SO FAR!!!
What is it? Bible 101 is a new online product from Concordia Publishing House that increases Biblical literacy in adults.
It is for all levels of learning and knowledge. Even pastors learn things from this course.
Participants simply log into Bible 101 and enter an online learning environment. Members start out by learning essential Bible basics from "square one" and then build upon that as they progress through the course.
Here are som of the features of Bible 101
online- uses proven online educational strategies and models that facilitate retention among multiple learning styles.
videos- throughout the week, participants can access videos that relate to the lesson
discussion forum- participants are not left on their own as they are connected to a community where they can correspond, question, and encourage each other.
podcasts- daily devotional for each weekday
quizzes- test your knowledge and easily benchmakr where you are in your learning cycle.
printing- easily print the materials for even more easy access.
Please call or reply to this email to let me know that you want to sign up for this wonderful opportunity. I will sign you up! The congregation has already paid the annual fee so IT IS FREE for you!!!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NEWS!!!
YOUTH MEETING TONIGHT AND EVERY MONDAY 6:30-7:15
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YOUTH SERVANT EVENT THIS SUMMER!!!!!! 8-12 GRADERS AND ADULT LEADERS WILL BE GOING TO JOPLIN, JULY 9-14!!!
All who want to go need to sign up. Directions on how to sign up are as follows:
1. Go to lutheranchurchcharities.org
2. Click on "volunteer in Joplin"
3. Go to bottom of page and click on "click here to register individually"
4. Fill out all of the required info. (Your group's name is St John's Warrenton, MO)
5. Click submit at the end of the page.
Let me know if you want to go. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!!!
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Youth are selling dinner/auction tickets in the narthex after services. Tickets are $15 per person. Bid only tickets are $5.00. You may also contact Marilyn to reserve tickets.
In order to guarantee that you get to sit with a special group of family or friends, you may want to consider purchasing a table of 8 for $120.
The Youth Group Steak Dinner and Auction has been set for Saturday, February 11, 2012. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising. We will be having the old favorites: silent auction and 50/50 drawing as well as the new favorites: live auction, dessert dash, wine raffle, and the WILD HEARTS JACKPOT DRAWING where there is a chance to win $500.00.
Tickets for the WILD HEARTS $500 DRAWING are on sale now. Please ask a youth group member to get yours. The tickets are 1 for $10 but for an additional $10 you can get 10 more tickets and have 11 chances at winning!
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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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For HANK SCHMIDT who is going through radiation treatments for stage 2 lung cancer.
For BETTY TAMELER who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens nursing home.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a broken hip at St Jospeh's hospital rehab.
For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DOT DAEHNKE, as they mourn her loss. Her memorial service is this Saturday at 11am.
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is recovering at Jonesburg Nursing Home after falling and breaking her hip.
For MRS SISSON (1st grade teacher at Daniel Boone) AND HER NEW BABY, CHLOE, as they both grow stronger with each passing day. Baby Chloe has about 2 mor emonths in the hospital.
For KEN WAGNER who is home and is doing well, although he still has a LONG way to go.
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 review of first 11am serice
Just wanted to say thank you to all of the wonderful folks who showed up to our first 11am worship today. I think it went very well and that the Lord God is pleased. I hope you all had as great a time as I did.
What I would like from all who attended now is your commments and suggestions so that we can make it the most worshipful experience possible. All suggestions are welcome but remember to speak the truth in love. hehe. Let me know what you liked the most about it too.
I promise that I won't be quite as "long winded" next Sunday as I was today, especially because we are going to have communion next week. The Holy Spirit just got me going today, I guess.
God's peace on your week!
Pastor
What I would like from all who attended now is your commments and suggestions so that we can make it the most worshipful experience possible. All suggestions are welcome but remember to speak the truth in love. hehe. Let me know what you liked the most about it too.
I promise that I won't be quite as "long winded" next Sunday as I was today, especially because we are going to have communion next week. The Holy Spirit just got me going today, I guess.
God's peace on your week!
Pastor
St. John's Group Email projector schedule update
As you can see there are still plenty of dates and times for which you can sign up. Thanks to Terry McKenzie and Julie Schaumberg for filling some more up. Keep em coming people!
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St. John's Group Email projector schedule SIGN UP PLEASE
COME ON PEOPLE!!! HELP ME OUT HERE!!! Fill in some times for me PRETTY PLEASE!!!!!
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St. John's Group Email email problems
Those of you with centurylink email addresses may be having problems getting your emails to me. Seems as though there is a problem with centurylink. If you really need to send me something, send it with a different email address or you'll just have to TEXT me or call me 636-359-1061.
Peace be with you all!
Peace be with you all!
St. John's Group Email Thursday, January 26, 2012
DEVOTION:
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What kind of lamb were they supposed to use for the Passover? a yearling from the sheep or the goats without spot or blemish
(Dolores Deblaze was the winner by 11 minutes over Dianne Hance)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did the Israelites do with the dough they had without the yeast in it as they were leaving Egypt?
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CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
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| Sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned. Romans 5:12 Rattus rattus. That's the biologist's name for the black rat -- the black rat which is one of the most invasive of undesirable species. Indeed, once the black rat gets a foothold, it's hard to force him to let go. If you doubt me, ask the authorities who manage the Italian island of Monte Cristo. Yes, that's right, the same island as "The Count of ...." It seems Monte Cristo has some black rats. Actually, they have a lot of black rats. Biologists estimate there is one black rat for every square yard on the island. You don't have to be an expert to know this many black rats is not a good thing. You do need to be an expert to get rid of that many black rats. And -- no -- throwing a whole bunch of cats on the island is not the solution planned. So, what are the experts going to do? Simply stated, they are going to carpet bomb the island with poison. Twenty-six tons of rat poison is going to be dropped all over the island from a plane. The scientists hope that will get rid of Rattus rattus. Over the centuries the world has seen many invasions by that which is undesirable. None has been more tragic and terrible than that produced by sin. St. Paul rightly points out that sin and death came into the world through the disobedience of one man. Because of that single sin the entire universe has been corrupted and despoiled. To make things right again, the Lord made a decision: He would save the world by sending His Son. He would send Jesus to do that which we could not. By living a perfect life, by suffering and dying, by rising from the grave on the third day, Jesus would pay the price necessary to save us and eradicate sin's invasion. Jesus was God's wonderful gift of grace. But did He accomplish the task the Heavenly Father had given? Writing to the church in Rome, Paul says this: "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). It doesn't get any cleaner, any clearer than that: sin is eradicated by the Savior's blood. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks the invasion of sin has been stopped by the Savior's sacrifice. May my life be lived in grateful thanksgiving for His sacrifice. This I pray in my Savior's Name. Amen. |
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What kind of lamb were they supposed to use for the Passover? a yearling from the sheep or the goats without spot or blemish
(Dolores Deblaze was the winner by 11 minutes over Dianne Hance)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did the Israelites do with the dough they had without the yeast in it as they were leaving Egypt?
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CATECHISM:
Close of the commandments
Question: What does God say about all these commandments?
Answer:
Answer:
He says, "I the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep my commandments."
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Thurs- nothing
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; Bible Study and Sunday school 10:15; WORSHIP 11am
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NEWS:
NEWS:
New worship service starting THIS Sunday, January 29 at 11am.
You'll just have to come and check it out to see how it goes.
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
TWO PEOPLE SIGNED UP SO FAR!!!
What is it? Bible 101 is a new online product from Concordia Publishing House that increases Biblical literacy in adults.
It is for all levels of learning and knowledge. Even pastors learn things from this course.
Participants simply log into Bible 101 and enter an online learning environment. Members start out by learning essential Bible basics from "square one" and then build upon that as they progress through the course.
Here are som of the features of Bible 101
online- uses proven online educational strategies and models that facilitate retention among multiple learning styles.
videos- throughout the week, participants can access videos that relate to the lesson
discussion forum- participants are not left on their own as they are connected to a community where they can correspond, question, and encourage each other.
podcasts- daily devotional for each weekday
quizzes- test your knowledge and easily benchmakr where you are in your learning cycle.
printing- easily print the materials for even more easy access.
Please call or reply to this email to let me know that you want to sign up for this wonderful opportunity. I will sign you up! The congregation has already paid the annual fee so IT IS FREE for you!!!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MEETING EVERY MONDAY 6:30-7:15
We are discussing a short series called "Sports and Christianity, How they Mix and How they don't" . We will also be spending some time in prayer for each other, for our friends, and for our school. Please make plans on coming and bring friends!!
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DOT DAEHNKE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11am, WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW.
We are discussing a short series called "Sports and Christianity, How they Mix and How they don't" . We will also be spending some time in prayer for each other, for our friends, and for our school. Please make plans on coming and bring friends!!
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DOT DAEHNKE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11am, WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW.
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YOUTH SERVANT EVENT THIS SUMMER!!!!!! 8-12 GRADERS AND ADULT LEADERS WILL BE GOING TO JOPLIN, JULY 9-14!!!
All who want to go need to sign up. Directions on how to sign up are as follows:
1. Go to lutheranchurchcharities.org
2. Click on "volunteer in Joplin"
3. Go to bottom of page and click on "click here to register individually"
4. Fill out all of the required info. (Your group's name is St John's Warrenton, MO)
5. Click submit at the end of the page.
Let me know if you want to go. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!!!
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Youth are selling dinner/auction tickets in the narthex after services. Tickets are $15 per person. Bid only tickets are $5.00. You may also contact Marilyn to reserve tickets.
In order to guarantee that you get to sit with a special group of family or friends, you may want to consider purchasing a table of 8 for $120.
The Youth Group Steak Dinner and Auction has been set for Saturday, February 11, 2012. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising. We will be having the old favorites: silent auction and 50/50 drawing as well as the new favorites: live auction, dessert dash, wine raffle, and the WILD HEARTS JACKPOT DRAWING where there is a chance to win $500.00.
Tickets for the WILD HEARTS $500 DRAWING are on sale now. Please ask a youth group member to get yours. The tickets are 1 for $10 but for an additional $10 you can get 10 more tickets and have 11 chances at winning!
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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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For HANK SCHMIDT who is hospitalized with stage two lung cancer and atrial fibrulation.
For THE RAUSCH FAMILY and all family and friend of KEN SUTOR (Lisa Rausch's dad) as he was called to his heavenly home early Sunday morning. .
For BETTY TAMELER who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens nursing home.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a broken hip at St Jospeh's hospital rehab.
For the FAMILY OF DOT DAEHNKE, as she passed away this past Thursday. Memorial service is still pending.
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is recovering at Jonesburg Nursing Home after falling and breaking her hip.
For MRS SISSON (1st grade teacher at Daniel Boone) AND HER NEW BABY, CHLOE, as they both grow stronger with each passing day. Baby Chloe has about 2 mor emonths in the hospital.
For KEN WAGNER who is home and is doing well, although he still has a LONG way to go.
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 visitation and funeral arrangements for Lisa Rausch's dad
As many of you know Lisa Rausch's dad (Ken Sutor) passed away early Sunday morning. His visitation will be on Friday evening at Pitman (Harding) funeral home in Jonesburg from 4-8pm, and the funeral will be Saturday at 11am at Jonesburg Christian Church.
Peace on your day!
Pastor
Peace on your day!
Pastor
St. John's Group Email Wednesday, January 25, 2012
DEVOTION:
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What number plague was the plague of dead animals? 5 (Jim Rahn is the champ!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What kind of lamb were they supposed to use for the Passover?
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CATECHISM:
10th commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
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| Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, and said, "Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the Lord." In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. Job 1:20-22 Sadness and suffering ... and the loss of children ... did not end with Job. Madonna Badger can attest to that. It was Christmas morning when a fire broke out in her brand-new home. Investigators say that ashes removed from the fireplace ignited on the back porch and quickly spread through the house. Badger managed to make it out of the fire, but her three daughters and her parents didn't. Firemen had to physically restrain the mother from re-entering the building. All she could do was cry for her children, as the sad and sorry scene played out. No, sadness and suffering didn't end with Job. And there is another thing that didn't end with him either. Like Job, this young mother refused to charge God foolishly. She did not sin in her grieving. On the contrary, at old St. Thomas Church in Manhattan, New York, the mother stepped up to the lectern and spoke of her three daughters, who lay in small coffins at the front of the church. Talking about Lily, Sarah and Grace, Badger encouraged people to remember her daughters and to show their Christian love in action. She said love is a wonderful thing, but love ought to find a way to express itself. She asked those who heard their story to let their love find "a way to help each other every day." Job would have been proud of this Christian lady's witness. This should be the same witness each of us, hopefully, without the tragedy, should make in our lives. We who have experienced the love of God's Son, who was sacrificed so we might have forgiveness and salvation, should be motivated to love, to love in our words, our actions, our activities. It is the proper way for Christ's people to respond to the death and resurrection and love of God's only Son. THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, may I always remember and respond to the salvation message that says You loved me enough to send Your Son to save me. This I pray in my Redeemer's Name. Amen. |
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What number plague was the plague of dead animals? 5 (Jim Rahn is the champ!)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What kind of lamb were they supposed to use for the Passover?
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CATECHISM:
10th commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Question: What does God particularly impress upon us in the last two commandments?
Answer:
Answer:
a. In God's sight evil desire, coveting, is indeed sin and deserves condemnation.
b. God wants us to love Him and to have holy desires.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Wed- bells 6:30; choir 7:30
Thurs- nothing
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- Bible Study 8; worship 9; Bible Study and Sunday school 10:15; WORSHIP 11am
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NEWS:
NEWS:
New worship service starting THIS Sunday, January 29 at 11am.
You'll just have to come and check it out to see how it goes.
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BIBLE 101: A NEW ONLINE "INTRODUCTORY" BIBLE STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ST JOHN'S!!!
TWO PEOPLE SIGNED UP SO FAR!!!
What is it? Bible 101 is a new online product from Concordia Publishing House that increases Biblical literacy in adults.
It is for all levels of learning and knowledge. Even pastors learn things from this course.
Participants simply log into Bible 101 and enter an online learning environment. Members start out by learning essential Bible basics from "square one" and then build upon that as they progress through the course.
Here are som of the features of Bible 101
online- uses proven online educational strategies and models that facilitate retention among multiple learning styles.
videos- throughout the week, participants can access videos that relate to the lesson
discussion forum- participants are not left on their own as they are connected to a community where they can correspond, question, and encourage each other.
podcasts- daily devotional for each weekday
quizzes- test your knowledge and easily benchmakr where you are in your learning cycle.
printing- easily print the materials for even more easy access.
Please call or reply to this email to let me know that you want to sign up for this wonderful opportunity. I will sign you up! The congregation has already paid the annual fee so IT IS FREE for you!!!
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MEETING EVERY MONDAY 6:30-7:15
We are discussing a short series called "Sports and Christianity, How they Mix and How they don't" . We will also be spending some time in prayer for each other, for our friends, and for our school. Please make plans on coming and bring friends!!
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DOT DAEHNKE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11am, WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW.
We are discussing a short series called "Sports and Christianity, How they Mix and How they don't" . We will also be spending some time in prayer for each other, for our friends, and for our school. Please make plans on coming and bring friends!!
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DOT DAEHNKE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11am, WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW.
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YOUTH SERVANT EVENT THIS SUMMER!!!!!! 8-12 GRADERS AND ADULT LEADERS WILL BE GOING TO JOPLIN, JULY 9-14!!!
All who want to go need to sign up. Directions on how to sign up are as follows:
1. Go to lutheranchurchcharities.org
2. Click on "volunteer in Joplin"
3. Go to bottom of page and click on "click here to register individually"
4. Fill out all of the required info. (Your group's name is St John's Warrenton, MO)
5. Click submit at the end of the page.
Let me know if you want to go. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!!!
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PASTOR NOW HAS TEXTING ON HIS PHONE
PASTOR NOW HAS TEXTING ON HIS PHONE
I know it is about five years too late, but I have finally joined the 21st century's most used form of communication. If texting is the best way to communicate with you, I urge you to give me your cell phone number so I can communicate better with you in 2012. I am even thinking of sending out a "Bible Verse Text of the Day" to all who would want it.
I especially want to urge our young people to send me their cell numbers so I can better communicate with them.
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Youth are selling dinner/auction tickets in the narthex after services. Tickets are $15 per person. Bid only tickets are $5.00. You may also contact Marilyn to reserve tickets.
In order to guarantee that you get to sit with a special group of family or friends, you may want to consider purchasing a table of 8 for $120.
The Youth Group Steak Dinner and Auction has been set for Saturday, February 11, 2012. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising. We will be having the old favorites: silent auction and 50/50 drawing as well as the new favorites: live auction, dessert dash, wine raffle, and the WILD HEARTS JACKPOT DRAWING where there is a chance to win $500.00.
Tickets for the WILD HEARTS $500 DRAWING are on sale now. Please ask a youth group member to get yours. The tickets are 1 for $10 but for an additional $10 you can get 10 more tickets and have 11 chances at winning!
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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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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For HANK SCHMIDT who is hospitalized with stage two lung cancer and atrial fibrulation.
For THE RAUSCH FAMILY and all family and friend of KEN SUTOR (Lisa Rausch's dad) as he was called to his heavenly home early Sunday morning. .
For BETTY TAMELER who is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Delmar Gardens nursing home.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a broken hip at St Jospeh's hospital rehab.
For the FAMILY OF DOT DAEHNKE, as she passed away this past Thursday. Memorial service is still pending.
For ANNA HOELSCHER who is recovering at Jonesburg Nursing Home after falling and breaking her hip.
For MRS SISSON (1st grade teacher at Daniel Boone) AND HER NEW BABY, CHLOE, as they both grow stronger with each passing day. Baby Chloe has about 2 mor emonths in the hospital.
For KEN WAGNER who is home and is doing well, although he still has a LONG way to go.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
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