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Older Adult Ministry Retreat

October 2-3, 2012

Cross Pointe Retreat Center – Rocky Mount, MO

You Are God's Workmanship

Our program includes: Community building activities

Topics and a variety of workshops

Music and fellowship

Banquet & entertainment

Opportunities to make new friends

Cost: One check takes care of it all! Registration includes everything you need for a great retreat - lodging at Cross Pointe's beautiful hotel, program and all meals:

$110 per person (double occupancy)
$145 per person (single occupancy)
$220 per couple
Or $70 per person – no lodging needed (meals & program only)
Deadline: Registration form (with payment) must be postmarked no later than September 17, 2012.

Due to contract obligations, there will be no refund of deposit after September 17.

Questions: Call (314) 590-6217 Email: Sue.Thompson@mo.lcms.org

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

DEVOTION: (from Pastor)
(Note: I am going to try to write more of these myself so that I can communicate the Gospel to you more often.)

In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Trouble seems to be all around us. We can't seem to escape it. It's in just about every part of our news. It causes us sleepless nights and anxiety ridden days. The bad news is that as long as there is sin in the world there will be trouble and tribulation in the world.

The good news is that Jesus has overcome the world. He came to earth, lived a perfect life, died a perfect death, and rose to life again in complete perfection. HE HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD!!

So we are able to say with the Apostle Paul, "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." How are you living? Are you living in Christ? Are you living as if Christ has overcome the world or are you still in despair over all the bad stuff going on in the world and maybe even in your own life?

I encourage you to live in Christ. Notice, I didn't say "for" Christ, I said "in" Christ. There is a big difference. One is full of expectation and pressure, the other is full of peace and joy. One is out of love and forgiveness, the other is out of a sense of obligation and compulsion.

I urge you today to think about what it means for you to live in Christ and what kind of a difference it could make on your outlook, your demeanor, your relationships, and you witness to Christ's love! Take heart and live in Christ, because Christ has overcome the world FOR YOU!

Prayer: Lord God, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Help me to realize mor eand more ech day that you have overcome this dark and sinful world for me so that I may live in peace despite a crumbling world around me. Amen.

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LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: What did God tell jeremiah that he was not allowed to do in Jeremiah 16? no mourning, no marrying, no feasting.... to show the Israelites the seriousness of the trouble they were in.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What happened to the temple as a result of Jeremiah's preaching?
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CATECHISM:
Question: Which words of the Apostles' Creed describe the stages of Christ's humiliation?
Answer: Conceived of the Holy SPirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Worship at Jonesburg Nursing Home 10:30; Alzheimers Caregivers support group 1pm; RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 3-7pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TODAY 3-7pm If anyone can come help set up around 1:30 today it would be greatly appreciated.
Reports are that blood supply is at a 15 year low. We need to step it up to help out. If you are able to give, please make an appoint with Marilyn today 456-2888 or just come by and they will fit you in!!! Thanks to Denise Schlesslemann for heading this up!
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THREE THINGS COMING UP on AUGUST 11
1. GOLF OUTING!!!
Registration begins at 7am.
Shotgun start at 8am.
Lunch (burgers and brats) and awards at 1pm.
4 person scramble.
$50 per person includes: golf with cart, drink tickets, lunch, attendance gifts, a chance to win a prize
$10 if you just want to do lunch.

All proceeds go to LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL.

Call Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070 or email him at alanhofeldt@yahoo.com to sign up.

2. SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT at 7pm
Jonathan Edwards, Deanna Edwards, and Rose Gilley make up Southern Heritage. It is good old fashioned southern gospel music! Make plans to attend right now! Go to http://southernheritagegospel.com/ to check them out and to get a sampling of their music. I am hoping for a big crowd. The concert is free, but a free will offering will be taken to help this group continue to spread the Gospel wherever they go.

3. FIVE 14 REVOLUTION at 7pm at the Chesterfield Amphitheater
This is a free contemporary Christian rock concert at the Chesterfield Amphitheater especially for young people. Acts like Taylor Perry, Mynista, and Of Time and Tide will be performing. Check it out at www.facebook.com/five14.

I really need some adults to chaperone any kids who want to go! Please call me at 359-1061 to let me know if you are willing!!!

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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST IS OUR OWN LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL!!!

What a great opportunity to support a mission right here! If you don't want to do the golf outing, but you still want to help Little Lambs just put a check in the offering plate that is specifically designated to Little Lambs. They start school on August 16.

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PROJECTOR SCHEDULE: PLEASE SIGN UP!!!

Aug 4- Perricone
Aug 5- 8:30- Denise Schlesselmann                       11- Mckenzie

Aug 11- Mckenzie
Aug 12- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 18- Perricone
Aug 19- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

Aug 25- Pam
Aug 26- 8:30-                       11- Mckenzie

Sept 1- Perricone
Sept 2- 8:30-                        11-

Sept 8- Mckenzie
Sept 9- 8:30-  Denise                      11-

Sept 15- Pam
Sept 16- 8:30- Julie S                       11-

Sept 22- Pam
Sept 23- 8:30-                       11- Perricone

Sept 29- Mckenzie
Sept 30- 8:30-                       11-

Oct 6- Perricone
Oct 7- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Oct 13- Pam
Oct 14- 8:30-                         11-

Oct 20- Perricone
Oct 21- 8:30-  Julie S.                        11- Mckenzie

Oct 27- Mckenzie
Oct 28- 8:30-                          11-

Nov. 3- Pam
Nov. 4-  8:30- Denise                         11- Perricone

Nov. 10- Perricone
Nov. 11- 8:30-                         11-

Nov. 17- Mckenzie
Nov. 18- 8:30-  Julie S.                       11-

Nov. 24- Mckenzie
Nov. 25- 8:30-                         11- Perricone

Dec. 1- Perricone
Dec. 2- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Dec. 5- (Midweek Advent 1) Mckenzie

Dec. 8- Pam
Dec. 9- 8:30-                            11-

Dec. 12- (Midweek Advent 2) Mckenzie

Dec. 15- Perricone
Dec. 16- 8:30- Julie S.                          11-

Dec. 19- (Midweek Advent 3) mckenzie

Dec. 22- Pam
Dec. 23- 8:30-  Mckenzie                        11-

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm    Mckenzie                        11pm- Perricone
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

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PRAYERS:

For thanksgiving for PAUL TOEDEBUSCH as his checkup showed no cancer yesterday.

For thanksgiving for MY MOM, that her knee replacement surgery went well this morning.

For JIM RAHN as he undergoes surgery to repair a belly button hernia today.

For FARMERS AND MANY OTHERS WHO DEPEND ON WATER FOR THEIR LIVELIHOOD, as they all deal with this severe drought.

FOR KEN WAGNER as he is recovering well at Delmar Gardens from a broken hip.

For DOLORES DEBLAZE who continues to deal with treatments for cancer.

For GENE SIEBOLD as he recovers from all of his cancer treatments as they are done, and as he awaits the results of those treatments to see if they did the trick.

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is struggling with his chemotherapy.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is continuing her therapy at Troy Nursing Home.

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Paul Toedebusch!!

Thanks be to God. Paul had the scope screening yesterday and all showed clear to the naked eye. We go back Oct 31 for another scope and CT scan.

Mary Sue Toedebusch

Realtor Consultant

Century 21 Luetkenhaus

(636)359-0053 - Cell

(636) 980-2121 Office

another prayer request

Please pray for Jim Rahn as he is having hernia surgery today.

prayer request for Pastor's mom

Please pray for my mom, Debby Klaustermeier, as she is havinng knee replaccement surgery today.

Projector Schedule Wednesday, August 1, 8:28am

Pam Bueltmann has taken all the rest of the Saturdays!!! Way to go Pam!!! Now if I could just get the 11am folks to sign up, and a few of the 8:30 folks to fill up the rest of those we'd be set!!! Bring it on!!

As you can see, Saturdays and 11am services are the ones needing filling. Fill 'em up!!

Thanks to Terry McKenzie for taking a few more of them.

Aug 4- Perricone
Aug 5- 8:30- Denise Schlesselmann                       11- Mckenzie

Aug 11- Mckenzie
Aug 12- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 18- Perricone
Aug 19- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

Aug 25- Pam
Aug 26- 8:30-                       11- Mckenzie

Sept 1- Perricone
Sept 2- 8:30-                        11-

Sept 8- Mckenzie
Sept 9- 8:30-  Denise                      11-

Sept 15- Pam
Sept 16- 8:30- Julie S                       11-

Sept 22- Pam
Sept 23- 8:30-                       11- Perricone

Sept 29- Mckenzie
Sept 30- 8:30-                       11-

Oct 6- Perricone
Oct 7- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Oct 13- Pam
Oct 14- 8:30-                         11-

Oct 20- Perricone
Oct 21- 8:30-  Julie S.                        11- Mckenzie

Oct 27- Mckenzie
Oct 28- 8:30-                          11-

Nov. 3- Pam
Nov. 4-  8:30- Denise                         11- Perricone

Nov. 10- Perricone
Nov. 11- 8:30-                         11-

Nov. 17- Mckenzie
Nov. 18- 8:30-  Julie S.                       11-

Nov. 24- Mckenzie
Nov. 25- 8:30-                         11- Perricone

Dec. 1- Perricone
Dec. 2- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Dec. 5- (Midweek Advent 1) Mckenzie

Dec. 8- Pam
Dec. 9- 8:30-                            11-

Dec. 12- (Midweek Advent 2) Mckenzie

Dec. 15- Perricone
Dec. 16- 8:30- Julie S.                          11-

Dec. 19- (Midweek Advent 3) mckenzie

Dec. 22- Pam
Dec. 23- 8:30-  Mckenzie                        11-

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm    Mckenzie                        11pm- Perricone
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

DEVOTION: (from Pastor)
(Note: I am going to try to write more of these myself so that I can communicate the Gospel to you more often.)

They brought young children to Jesus that He might touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will be no means enter it." And he took them up in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16

I was baptized when I was two weeks old at St. John's Lutheran Church in Young America, Minnesota. I don't remember anything of that day. What I do know is that my parents thought that my faith and my upbringing in Jesus were important enough to bring a two week old baby out in the cold February winter of Minnesota to church to have the water poured on my head and the words "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." spoken so that I would be made God's child.

I also know that it was important enough to them that they made sure I was raised knowing Jesus. I wasn't always as thankful as I should be for the parents that I have. I treated them like dirt too many times to count. I look back at my early life now, especially seeing how fortunate I was to have such wonderful, believing, and faithful parents, and I am so extremely grateful for who they were in my life.

Don't get me wrong, they weren't the "super" christians like the different characterizations you see being spoofed all the time, (like Flanders on the Simpsons). We didn't have devotions every day at home. We didn't have a little altar up in our house as I have heard that some families do. No, ours was a regular household with two parents who worked way too hard and were very tired at the end of the day. We were your regular busy family with all of the regular things that regular families do.

But my parents, like many of the parents in the Bible reading above, brought me to Jesus. They brought me to Jesus at my baptism. They brought me to Jesus in prayer with me and for me. They brought me to Jesus by taking me to His house for worship on Sunday morning. They brought me to Jesus by living in the love (and sometimes discipline) of Jesus every day. They brought me to Jesus over and over again, and there is nothing for which I am more grateful. .

As parents and grandparents I want to encourage you to bring our kids to Jesus as much as you can. Pray with them and for them! Bring them to Jesus' house for worship. Bring them Sunday school. teach them all about Jesus through nighttime Bible stories. Do devotions. Do whatever you can do to bring your children to Jesus! You won't be disappointed!!

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LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: What does the name "Hephzibah" mean? It means "my delight is in her"
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did God tell jeremiah that he was not allowed to do in Jeremiah 16?
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CATECHISM:
Question: What was Christ's humiliation?
Answer: Christ's humiliation was that as man He did not always or fully use His divine powers.
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CALENDAR:
Tues- (Life screening for today is cancelled); Bible Study 11:30-12:15; Alpha 6:30
Wed- nothing scheduled
Thurs- Worship at Jonesburg Nursing Home 10:30; Alzheimers Caregivers support group 1pm; RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 3-7pm
Fri- nothing
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY 3-7pm
Reports are that blood supply is at a 15 year low. We need to step it up to help out. If you are able to give, please make an appoint with Marilyn today 456-2888 or just come by and they will fit you in!!! Thanks to Denise Schlesslemann for heading this up!
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THREE THINGS COMING UP on AUGUST 11
1. GOLF OUTING!!!
Registration begins at 7am.
Shotgun start at 8am.
Lunch (burgers and brats) and awards at 1pm.
4 person scramble.
$50 per person includes: golf with cart, drink tickets, lunch, attendance gifts, a chance to win a prize
$10 if you just want to do lunch.

All proceeds go to LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL.

Call Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070 or email him at alanhofeldt@yahoo.com to sign up.

2. SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT at 7pm
Jonathan Edwards, Deanna Edwards, and Rose Gilley make up Southern Heritage. It is good old fashioned southern gospel music! Make plans to attend right now! Go to http://southernheritagegospel.com/ to check them out and to get a sampling of their music. I am hoping for a big crowd. The concert is free, but a free will offering will be taken to help this group continue to spread the Gospel wherever they go.

3. FIVE 14 REVOLUTION at 7pm at the Chesterfield Amphitheater
This is a free contemporary Christian rock concert at the Chesterfield Amphitheater especially for young people. Acts like Taylor Perry, Mynista, and Of Time and Tide will be performing. Check it out at www.facebook.com/five14.

I really need some adults to chaperone any kids who want to go! Please call me at 359-1061 to let me know if you are willing!!!

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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST IS OUR OWN LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL!!!

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PRAYERS:

For FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAROLINE BUELTMANN as she was laid to rest this past Saturday.

For FARMERS AND MANY OTHERS WHO DEPEND ON WATER FOR THEIR LIVELIHOOD, as they all deal with this severe drought.

FOR KEN WAGNER as he is recovering well at Delmar Gardens from a broken hip.

For DOLORES DEBLAZE who continues to deal with treatments for cancer.

For GENE SIEBOLD as he recovers from all of his cancer treatments as they are done, and as he awaits the results of those treatments to see if they did the trick.

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is struggling with his chemotherapy.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is continuing her therapy at Troy Nursing Home.

Projector Schedule Tuesday, July 31, 9:30am

As you can see, Saturdays and 11am services are the ones needing filling. Fill 'em up!!

Thanks to Terry McKenzie for taking a few more of them.

Aug 4- Perricone
Aug 5- 8:30- Denise Schlesselmann                       11- Mckenzie

Aug 11- Mckenzie
Aug 12- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 18- Perricone
Aug 19- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

Aug 25-
Aug 26- 8:30-                       11- Mckenzie

Sept 1- Perricone
Sept 2- 8:30-                        11-

Sept 8- Mckenzie
Sept 9- 8:30-  Denise                      11-

Sept 15-
Sept 16- 8:30- Julie S                       11-

Sept 22-
Sept 23- 8:30-                       11- Perricone

Sept 29- Mckenzie
Sept 30- 8:30-                       11-

Oct 6- Perricone
Oct 7- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Oct 13-
Oct 14- 8:30-                         11-

Oct 20- Perricone
Oct 21- 8:30-  Julie S.                        11- Mckenzie

Oct 27- Mckenzie
Oct 28- 8:30-                          11-

Nov. 3-
Nov. 4-  8:30- Denise                         11- Perricone

Nov. 10- Perricone
Nov. 11- 8:30-                         11-

Nov. 17- Mckenzie
Nov. 18- 8:30-  Julie S.                       11-

Nov. 24- Mckenzie
Nov. 25- 8:30-                         11- Perricone

Dec. 1- Perricone
Dec. 2- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Dec. 5- (Midweek Advent 1) Mckenzie

Dec. 8-
Dec. 9- 8:30-                            11-

Dec. 12- (Midweek Advent 2) Mckenzie

Dec. 15- Perricone
Dec. 16- 8:30- Julie S.                          11-

Dec. 19- (Midweek Advent 3) mckenzie

Dec. 22-
Dec. 23- 8:30-  Mckenzie                        11-

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm    Mckenzie                        11pm- Perricone
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

Caroline Bueltmann

After 101 3/4 years of life on the earth, Caroline Bueltmann has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, and is enjoying perfect peace and health in paradise!

Visitation- Pitman Funeral Home Friday, July 27, 5-8pm

Funeral- St. John's Lutheran Church, Saturday, July 28, 10am.

Burial- Warrenton City Cemetery immediately following the funeral.

Projector Schedule Update Friday, July 20, 9:55am

COME ON PEOPLE!!!! HELP YOUR PASTOR OUT!!!!! PRETTY PLEASE!

July 21- Pamb
July 22- 8:30-  Don and Ann Panhorst                     11-

July 28- Pamb
July 29- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 4-
Aug 5- 8:30- Denise Schlesselmann                       11- Mckenzie

Aug 11- Mckenzie
Aug 12- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 18-
Aug 19- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

Aug 25-
Aug 26- 8:30-                       11- Mckenzie

Sept 1-
Sept 2- 8:30-                        11-

Sept 8-
Sept 9- 8:30-  Denise                      11-

Sept 15-
Sept 16- 8:30- Julie S                       11-

Sept 22-
Sept 23- 8:30-                       11-

Sept 29- Mckenzie
Sept 30- 8:30-                       11-

Oct 6-
Oct 7- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Oct 13-
Oct 14- 8:30-                         11-

Oct 20-
Oct 21- 8:30-  Julie S.                        11- Mckenzie

Oct 27- Mckenzie
Oct 28- 8:30-                          11-

Nov. 3-
Nov. 4-  8:30- Denise                         11-

Nov. 10-
Nov. 11- 8:30-                         11-

Nov. 17- Mckenzie
Nov. 18- 8:30-  Julie S.                       11-

Nov. 24- Mckenzie
Nov. 25- 8:30-                         11-

Dec. 1-
Dec. 2- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Dec. 5- (Midweek Advent 1) Mckenzie

Dec. 8-
Dec. 9- 8:30-                            11-

Dec. 12- (Midweek Advent 2) Mckenzie

Dec. 15-
Dec. 16- 8:30- Julie S.                          11-

Dec. 19- (Midweek Advent 3) mckenzie

Dec. 22-
Dec. 23- 8:30-  Mckenzie                        11-

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm    Mckenzie                        11pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

Friday, July 20, 2012

DEVOTION:
(Jesus said) "He who comes to Me will never go hungry...." John 6:35b

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

The salvation story of Jesus Christ reaches around the world. So that the readers of our Daily Devotion may see the power of the Savior on a global scale, we have asked the volunteers of our International Ministry Centers to write our Friday devotions. We pray that the Spirit may touch your day through their words.

In Christ, I remain, His servant and yours,
Kenneth R. Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour

I've been told that in their private moments politicians admit that a leader can get away with doing many bad things if he is clever enough to make sure that none of his people go hungry. These leaders know the negative impact an empty stomach can make.

Truly, the desire to have a full belly is a mighty big motivator. Consider

* a hungry man will put his life on the line for food;

* a hungry man will lower himself beyond normal imagining just to get food;

* a hungry man does not consider his dignity important when he desperately scavenges through garbage to find something to eat.

Earthly hunger is a powerful motivator. Now, let me ask, are people equally hungry when it comes to God?

* Do they pursue their spiritual needs as powerfully and with the same degree of commitment as they do their physical needs?

* Are they ready to humble themselves before the Lord and ask Him to fill the emptiness in their souls?

* And are they ready to be led to the life-giving Bread from Heaven: Jesus, God's Son, our Savior?

In Scripture, Jesus extended an invitation to all of sinful humanity. He called upon them to come and be fed by Him. He encouraged them to be filled with Him who is the only One who can save their souls, change their tomorrows, and grant them peace and joy for the living of every day.

Because Jesus has done all this to feed our starving souls we pray ...

THE PRAYER: Lord, we thank You for being our eternal Bread of Life. This I pray in the Name of the crucified and ever-living Savior. Amen.

Biography of Author: Today's international devotion was written by our co-workers at the Lutheran Hour Ministries office in Lebanon. Beginning in 1950 LHM-Lebanon, known in-country as Middle East Lutheran Ministry (MELM), uses locally produced radio programming in Arabic that utilizes Bible studies, meditations with hymns, Bible readings, commentaries, and plays to share the Gospel with people in countries throughout the region. From its ministry center in Beirut, local Bedouin receive the message of God's love as well.

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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Name one verse in Isaiah that talks about the Messiah. Isaiah 7:14 (Doug Herzog); Isaiah 42:1 Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. (Denise Schlessemann)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What does the name "Hephzibah" mean?
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CATECHISM:
Question: What two states do the Scriptures distinguish in Christ's work of salvation?
a. humiliation
b. exaltation
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CALENDAR:
Fri- Last day of VBS; Jump into the River of Life; PIZZA for supper 5:30; FUN 6-8pm
Sat- Men's Retreat 9am-8pm; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:

THREE MORE BAPTISM TONIGHT AT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!!!!

We have held at 100-120 all week this week at VBS (we kept up with the temperatures!) Praise the Lord!

On Tuesday, Kenzie, Kaisley, and Kadelyn Huster were baptized and their mom and dad are going to start working on adult instruction soon to become members!! Tonight Cape and Bayvin Tilford and Kodi Butler are going to be baptized. Cape and Bayvin's mom Angela is already a member along with her other kids. Kodi's dad, Dwayne, is goiing to go through adult instruction starting very soon! Praise the Lord for all His wondrous works this week at VBS!

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GENE HILGENDORF WILL BE ENDING HIS SERVICE TO ST. JOHN'S AT THE END OF THIS MONTH

St. John's organist and music director for the last seven years, Gene Hilgendorf, has decided to end his services to our congregation as of July 31.

We truly do appreciate his service and his time here at St. John's. He has truly been a blessing in many different ways to many different people during his tenure at St. John's and for many years before in several different churches.

His professionalism and dedication to his craft have been tremendous. He has put countless hours into working to make the music program at St. John's the best it could be. The many weeknights and weekends working with individuals, with the adult choir, with the bell choir, and with the organ have all been outstanding and truly blessed by the Lord. His knowledge of an organ and how it works is something that you just don't find in too many places anymore.

Most of all, it is his dedication to the Lord and doing things right and in good order to make sure the Lord is praised, that is going to be missed.

We wish him all of God's richest blessings as he goes into this new area time of his life. We pray that he has a wonderful time spending more time with his family, especially his son in Omaha, and as he looks to serve the Lord in other ways in different churches in the area.

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JEANNIE SIEBOLD ALSO RETIRING FROM PLAYING THE ORGAN

Because she and Gene have moved to Ofallon, and because Gene is dealing with esophogeal cancer and treatments for it, Jeannie Siebold has decided to hang up her organ shoes and to retire from it (at least for the time being). We thank her for her many years of service to St. John's and for the blessing she has been to so many people in so many different ways, including leading the kids chime choir for several years, being a Stephen Minister, being chairwoman of Ladies Aid and serving n countless other ways. May God bless her as she continues to serve the Lord in other ways, byt aking care of Gene, by loving on her kids,g randkids, and great-grandkids, and by just being the loving person she has always been.

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ORGANIST NEEDED

Because both Jeannie and Gene are retiring at the same time, it leaves a huge hole in our worship. While these holes will not be filled easily, we know that the Lord will take care of us! For the time being, if anyone knows of an organist who can fill in for the next few months (on a part time or full time basis) please call pastor at 359-1061!!

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED FOOD, MONEY, AND TIME TO VBS!!!

There are too many to name here without forgetting at least one or two of you. It is God working through all of you that has made it the success it has been this week!

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MEN'S RETREAT THIS SATURDAY AT THE SCHIRR'S HOUSE 9am-8pm

It will be a very relaxing time with lots of good food, fellowship, and a bit of God's Word.

Come and go as you need to. $25 per person. Make checks payable to Walt Schirr. WE NEED TO KNOW ASAP HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE THERE SO PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TODAY TO LET US KNOW!!!

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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE STUDY ARE STILL GOING ON IN THE SUMMER TIME!! 9:45 EVERY SUNDAY!!

In adult Bible class this week we will be studying the concept of "The Certainty of Faith".

The kids do a short video based devotion, have some fun time, and do a neat craft to take home!!

Please join us and grow in your faith along with the rest of us!!!

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PROJECTOR SCHEDULE (Please help to fill the dates!!)

July 21- Pamb
July 22- 8:30-  Don and Ann Panhorst                     11-

July 28- Pamb
July 29- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 4-
Aug 5- 8:30- Denise Schlesselmann                       11- Mckenzie

Aug 11- Mckenzie
Aug 12- 8:30- Don and Ann Panhorst                      11-

Aug 18-
Aug 19- 8:30-  Julie Schaumberg                     11-

Aug 25-
Aug 26- 8:30-                       11- Mckenzie

Sept 1-
Sept 2- 8:30-                        11-

Sept 8-
Sept 9- 8:30-  Denise                      11-

Sept 15-
Sept 16- 8:30- Julie S                       11-

Sept 22-
Sept 23- 8:30-                       11-

Sept 29- Mckenzie
Sept 30- 8:30-                       11-

Oct 6-
Oct 7- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Oct 13-
Oct 14- 8:30-                         11-

Oct 20-
Oct 21- 8:30-  Julie S.                        11- Mckenzie

Oct 27- Mckenzie
Oct 28- 8:30-                          11-

Nov. 3-
Nov. 4-  8:30- Denise                         11-

Nov. 10-
Nov. 11- 8:30-                         11-

Nov. 17- Mckenzie
Nov. 18- 8:30-  Julie S.                       11-

Nov. 24- Mckenzie
Nov. 25- 8:30-                         11-

Dec. 1-
Dec. 2- 8:30- Denise                          11-

Dec. 5- (Midweek Advent 1) Mckenzie

Dec. 8-
Dec. 9- 8:30-                            11-

Dec. 12- (Midweek Advent 2) Mckenzie

Dec. 15-
Dec. 16- 8:30- Julie S.                          11-

Dec. 19- (Midweek Advent 3) mckenzie

Dec. 22-
Dec. 23- 8:30-  Mckenzie                        11-

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 7pm    Mckenzie                        11pm
Dec. 25 (Christmas day) 9am

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BLOOD DRIVE IN AUGUST

Denise Schlesselmann is again organizing a blood drive with the Red Cross for the beginning of August. She has lists of people that need to be called and informed of the blood drive. Please email her at bookanddoglover@yahoo.com to let her know you can help!!

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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY IS CONCORDIA SEMINARY FOOD BANK

July stewardship opportunity is the Concordia Seminary Food Bank to assist student families while attending school.

At the present time, we are only recommending money donations (rather than food items) so that the Food Bank may purchase perishables and other items most in need.

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PRAYERS:

For FARMERS AND MANY OTHERS WHO DEPEND ON WATER FOR THEIR LIVELIHOOD, as they all deal with this severe drought.

FOR KEN WAGNER as he is recovering well at Delmar Gardens from a broken hip.

For DOLORES DEBLAZE who continues to deal with treatments for cancer.

For GENE SIEBOLD as he has begun cheomotherapy treatments for esophogeal cancer.

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is struggling with his chemotherapy.

For CAROLINE BUELTMANN who is now at Jonesburg Nursing Home recovering from heart troubles.

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who is continuing her therapy at Troy Nursing Home.

a reminder during this heat wave from the Health Dept.

From: Michael Daniels, Emergency Management Director

Ruth Walters, Health Department Administrator

The Warren County Emergency Management Agency and Warren County Health Department are asking for your assistance in checking on your relatives, neighbors, and friends in these continuing high temperatures. Perhaps your congregation could set up a phone tree to make contacts.

This isn't just for the elderly, folks with small children and those working out in the heat of the day should also be checked on. Please remind them to drink plenty of water and try to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day. A quick visit might be appropriate too, to make sure they have their air conditioners on and set at a comfortable temperature.

Residents can go to the Warren County Senior Center until 3 pm, Monday – Friday. Warrenton Manor is available until 5 pm, and the public library in Warrenton is open until 8 pm. They may also go to local retail stores for a while to cool down.

Both agencies have information on our websites as well. Go to www.warrencountyema.com, click on "Heat Wave" down the left side. Go to www.warrencountyhealth.com for additional summer safety tips.

Thank you for your help in protecting the residents of Warren County and your communities.

Wedneday, July 18, 2012

DEVOTION: (from Lutheran Hour Ministries)
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

This past week I was told how one political candidate for public office was asking people to make a financial gift to his campaign.

That's nothing new. Every four years we are all asked to back our favorite contenders. What was unique in this appeal is that the candidate encouraged people to skip the receiving of presents for things like birthday parties, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, etc. "Instead of getting presents," he said, "why not ask people to take that money and give it to something which will have a lasting impact: my campaign."

It's an interesting idea.

Of course, if I wanted to give to something which would really have a long-term impact, I doubt if my cash would go to any political candidate. Candidates, programs and governments come and go. The person who is acclaimed by the masses one day is forgotten a few years later. As proof of that statement, I would ask you to name America's last 15 vice-presidents.

Do you want to give to something special -- something that will make a difference?

Then give to the cause of Christ. Give to your church or a mission program or to a Christian school or to .... The list could go on.

Give to the cause of Christ and watch the Holy Spirit take your dollars and move lost souls from hell to heaven, from damnation to salvation. It's a wondrous thing to be part of God's work.

And when it comes to long-term results? Well, what could possibly be better than going to heaven and standing before the Savior sandwiched between two souls who are there because you gave what you could?

Now before this devotion closes, I want you to know a few things I'm not trying to do. First, I'm not trying to endorse one candidate over another. Second, although I genuinely believe in Lutheran Hour Ministries' goal of bringing Christ to the nations, this is not a special fund-raising appeal.

No, this devotion is simply saying that Jesus showed us we were important by making the sacrifices necessary to save us. You and I will show what is important to us by doing the same.

So, let me ask this: what is the cause for which you are willing to sacrifice? ______________

You'll have to fill in the blank yourself.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, for Your sacrifice may I give thanks. May I offer my thanks in thought, word and deed. In Your Name. Amen.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Name one verse in Isaiah that talks about the Messiah. I'll keep this up until someone answers it.)
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CATECHISM:
Question: For what threefold office was Christ anointed?
Answer: As a prophet Christ preached personally during his life on earth, validating his own miracles, especially His resurrection; and through the preached Gospel today he still proclaims Himself to be the Son of God and Redeemer of the word. As a priest he fulfilled the Law perfectly in our stead (active obedience), sacrificed Himself for our sins (passive obedience), and still pleads for us with His heavenly Father (intercession). As king he rules with His almighty power over all creation (the kingdom of power-- all creatures), governs and protects especially His church (the kingdom of grace-- the church on earth), and finally leads his church to glory in heaven.
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CALENDAR:
MONDAY -FRIDAY- VBS; Jump into the River of Life; supper 5:30; FUN 6-8pm

Wed- Ladies Aid (mite box ingathering) 1pm; newsletter deadline

Sat- Men's Retreat 9am-8pm; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 9; Sunday school and Bible class 10:15; worship 11am
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NEWS:

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN UNBELIEVABLE THE FIRST TWO NIGHTS!!!!

We have had a record attendance at right around 120 people, three baptisms (Kaisley Kadelyn, and Kenzie Huster were all baptized last night), ids have gotten wet and learned the stories of creation and the flood, and had a blast! It all continues tonight beginning with chicken nuggets and apples for supper, and then the story of Moses as a baby and then as an adult crossing the Red Sea. Come and join us!!

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MEN'S RETREAT THIS SATURDAY AT THE SCHIRR'S HOUSE 9am-8pm