update on Mary Sue Toedebusch

Mar Sue is back at home and recovering from a sever bladder infection.  It was not pneumonia as previously thought.  Keep praing for her, as her arthritis and COPD, and now this infection are taking quite a toll on her life. 

prayer request

Please pray for Mary Sue Toedebusch as she is hospitalized with pneumonia.  Thank you!
 
God's peace on your day!
Pastor

Reminder: G.L. Woods tomorrow night (Saturday) 6:30pm

G.L. WOODS TO SPEAK TOMORROW NIGHT, OCTOBER 6, at 6:30pm at CHURCH!!

His story is an amazing one of transformation.  IN 2004 he was flying down the dirt track in his dirt bike, when he crashed and flew over his handlbars landing on his neck which instantly pralyzed him from the neck down.  His life changed in an instant.  yet, God did a miracle in him.  Not only did he give him back his lower body so that he was able to walk, but he gave him a vibrant faith and the ability to speak boldly about it.  Come and hear his story!  Go to www.glwoods.com to learn more about his story.  He is a native of Jonesburg.

Memorial Tribute Video: Dolores DeBlaze

Our mom's video tribute — including numerous photos from throughout her life — is now up on the Dolores DeBlaze obituary page located at http://www.stlouiscremation.com/obituary/dolores-irene-deblaze.  You can find it, if you simply cursor down to the bottom of her page. 

St. Louis Cremation limited us to 25 photos, but there will be lots more at the Memorial Service with Pastor K. on Saturday.  We hope you will join us then.

Music is generously provided by master musician Barry Gordon who was 'instrumental' (pun intended) in providing mom with a few laughs from his Jewish jokes.  

Enjoy!!

Dawn & Scott DeBlaze

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012

DEVOTION: When Haman entered, the king asked him, "What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?"  Now Haman thought to himself, "Who is there that the king wouldrather honor than me?"  Esther 6:6
 
Kind of comical, don't you think?  But how many of us really think this way?  All we want it approval.  All we want is to be honored.  We think of ourselves as the most important person in our lives most of the time and so when we think of being honored, although we might feign humility, we truly do feel better about ourselves. 
 
Haman was a treacherous, evil man who couldn't stand it when someone else was honored.  His ambition to the throne caused him much jealously, hatred, and even caused him to force the king to decree that all Jews should be killed. 
 
Now, you might not try to enact a decree that all people who stand against you be killed, but you do harbor thoughts that are quite less than God pleasing against those who stand against you and who are in your way of getting what you want in life. 
 
Remember that the stories of people like Haman in the Bible, are ultimately stories about us.  It is a story of humanity that causes us to remember our sins and our need for our a Savior.   Think about how your life, at times, is just like Haman's.  THink about how your ambition often times gets you in trouble. 
 
Then think about how your Lord Jesus loves you in spite of all those times that you act like Haman.  Realize that he works everything together for your good, just like he did for Mordecai and Esther.  In the end you will survive and you will win on account of Christ!
 
Prayer:  Lord God thank you for giving me the victory in spite of my failure.  Thank you for working it all out on my behalf in Jesus!  Amen.  
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: WHo was Mordecai?  Mordecai was Esther's uncle, who actually became her father as he adopted her after her father died.  (thanks Dianne)

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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: In the end what happened to Haman the Agagite?

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CATECHISM:
Question: How do you know that the Holy Spirit is God?

Answer: Because the Scriptures clearly call Him God, teaching that

a. the Holy Spirit has divine names

b. the Holy Spirit possesses divine attributes

c. the Holy Spirit does divine work

d. the Holy Spirit receives divine honor and glory

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CALENDAR: 

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

Sat- Dolores DeBlaze visitation 9-11am, funeral 11am; luncheon to follow; worship 5pm; G.L. Woods presentation 6:30pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

DOLORES DEBLAZE VISITATION AND FUNERAL THIS SATURDAY            

Visitation- 9-11

Funeral 11am

Luncheon to follow

 

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G.L. WOODS TO SPEAK on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, at 6:30pm at CHURCH!!

His story is an amazing one of transformation.  IN 2004 he was flying down the dirt track in his dirt bike, when he crashed and flew over his handlbars landing on his neck which instantly pralyzed him from the neck down.  His life changed in an instant.  yet, God did a miracle in him.  Not only did he give him back his lower body so that he was able to walk, but he gave him a vibrant faith and the ability to speak boldly about it.  Come and hear his story!  Go to www.glwoods.com to learn more about his story.  He is a native of Jonesburg.

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VENDOR FAIR--- CHRISTMAS MARKET

 

Little Lambs is hosting a Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 8am-2pm.
 
This is for all of those folks who have home based (part time businesses) like Avon, Scentsy, tupperware etc. 
 
First come, first reserve-- no duplicate vendors please.
 
$20 per booth/table  (tables provided)
 
All proceeds go to building fund. 
 
Please contact Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier at 456-2888 ext. 4  or email at lrausch@centurytel.net or karin.klaustermeier@hotmail.com
 
 
This is a great opportunity to get gifts for Christmas or to make a little extra cash to buy those gifts

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LITTLE LAMBS HAS A FEW OPENINGS IN BOTH THE THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES!! THEY ARE EXPANDING!!

Call the church office 456-2888 and ask to talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier for further info. 

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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!

We need folks to sign up to bring donuts!!  Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board right outside the kitchen!!  If you partake of the donuts every week and haven't brought any, maybe it's your turn!!

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PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS PATRIOT PACKAGES
As we all know, our military forces are still spread throughout the world.  Many of our loved ones are deployed and arond the world and on bases throughout our own country.  Ptriot Packages, formerly known as G4U "Goodies for You" is a small yet effective way that we can care for all those men and women in a very real and practical way.  A group of people get together once a month to fill care packages to send out.  These packages have very specific items that these soldiers request, that are scarce or nonexistent where they are. 

 

What they need from us is money so that they can buy the specific items they need.  As always, make checks payable to St. John's and in the memo line write "patriot Packages".  Also, as always, this should be above and beyond your regular offerings.

 

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PRAYERS: 

For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he begins a new chemotherapy treatment next Week.

 

For WALT SCHIRR as he will undergo surgery on Oct. 18 to clip a nerve in his brain to take care of his vertigo. 
 
For ED, neighbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer yesterday.
 
For MARK GROEBER, who will undergo shoulder surgery on Friday. 

 

For FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOLORES DEBLAZE as she passed from death to life early Sunday morning. 

 

For TONY PERRICONE who is recovering well from knee surgery at home today. 

 

For JOYCE SCHIEN who is hospitalized with pneumonia. 

 

For STEVE, a friend of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is a husband, and a father of 2 and is undergoing tests for fluid on the brain.

 

For JOSIAH TULEY, great nephew of my friend Cindy Schwada.  Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes.  This baby has a tumor
on his brain. 

 

For CAL TAMELER who is recovering from eye surgery.    

 
 

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

 

 

      

 

more prayer requests

For WALT SCHIRR as he will undergo surgery on Oct. 18 to clip a nerve in his brain to take care of his vertigo. 
 
For ED, neghbor to the Fosters, who found out he has cancer yesterday.
 
For MARK GROEBER, who will undergo shoulder surgery on Friday. 

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

DEVOTION: Now the king was attracted to esther more than to any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval mor than any other virgins.  So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.... But Esther had kept secret her family background and nationality....  Esther 2:17 and 20
 
At first glance, this story sounds like a fairy tale, a cinderella story, yet God had bigger plans than a poor little Jewish girl becoming a queen.  He decided that through her she would save all the Israelites from certain demise.  Through her God brought about the safety of his people. 
 
Sound familiar?  Wasn't there someone else through whom God saved His people.  Oh yeah, there was that one guy, Jesus, who was born in a stable and laid in a manger.  Didn't he die on a cross to save all mankind for all time? 
 
The Old Testament is full of reminders of Jesus and what He did for us.  The most unlikely of characters can do the biggest things in our lives. 
 
Today I encourage you to think about how you can remind others of Christ.  Maybe it is simply by a word of encouragement, love, or forgiveness.  Maybe it is by an action of mercy or grace.  What can you do to bring a remonder of Christ to someone who needs it today? 
 
I also want to encourage you to look for reminders of Jesus for yourself, but especially to remind you to look for Him where you know He is found, in His Word and Sacraments.  You know you will find Him in worship!  He always reveals Himself to us there! 
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to be a reminder of Jesus and to be reminded of Him every day in every way.  Amen.

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THURSDAY'S QUIZ:      When did the word of the Lord come to the prophet Zechariah?  On the 24th day of the 11th month, the month of Shebat, in the 2nd year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah, son of Berekiah, the SOn of Iddo   (Thanks Dianne)

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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: WHo was Mordecai?

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CATECHISM:
Question: Who is the Holy SPirit?

Answer: The Holy Spirit is the third person o fthe Trinity, true God with the Father and the SOn-- therefore not merely the power or energy of God.

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CALENDAR: 

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

Sat- Dolores DeBlaze visitation 9-11am, funeral 11am; luncheon to follow; worship 5pm; G.L. Woods presentation 6:30pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

DOLORES DEBLAZE VISITATION AND FUNERAL THIS SATURDAY, Visitation 9-11am, Funeral 11am; Luncheon to follow.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

G.L. WOODS TO SPEAK on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, at 6:30pm at CHURCH!!

His story is an amazing one of transformation.  IN 2004 he was flying down the dirt track in his dirt bike, when he crashed and flew over his handlbars landing on his neck which instantly pralyzed him from the neck down.  His life changed in an instant.  yet, God did a miracle in him.  Not only did he give him back his lower body so that he was able to walk, but he gave him a vibrant faith and the ability to speak boldly about it.  Come and hear his story!  Go to www.glwoods.com to learn more about his story.  He is a native of Jonesburg.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LITTLE LAMBS HAS A FEW OPENINGS IN BOTH THE THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES!! THEY ARE EXPANDING!!

Call the church office 456-2888 and ask to talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier for further info. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!

We need folks to sign up to bring donuts!!  Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board right outside the kitchen!!  If you partake of the donuts every week and haven't brought any, maybe it's your turn!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS PATRIOT PACKAGES
As we all know, our military forces are still spread throughout the world.  Many of our loved ones are deployed and arond the world and on bases throughout our own country.  Ptriot Packages, formerly known as G4U "Goodies for You" is a small yet effective way that we can care for all those men and women in a very real and practical way.  A group of people get together once a month to fill care packages to send out.  These packages have very specific items that these soldiers request, that are scarce or nonexistent where they are. 

 

What they need from us is money so that they can buy the specific items they need.  As always, make checks payable to St. John's and in the memo line write "patriot Packages".  Also, as always, this should be above and beyond your regular offerings.

 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRAYERS: 

For FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOLORES DEBLAZE as she passed from death to life early Sunday morning. 

 

For TONY PERRICONE who is having knee surgery at 10:30 this morning. 

 

For JOYCE SCHIEN who is hospitalized with shortness of breath and irregular heartbeat. 

 

For STEVE, a friend of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is a husband, and a father of 2 and is undergoing tests for fluid on the brain.

 

For JOSIAH TULEY, great nephew of my friend Cindy Schwada.  Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes.  This baby has a tumor
on his brain. 

 

For CAL TAMELER who is recovering from eye surgery.    

 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he and his family find ou the results of his PET scan today.

 

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

 

 

      

 

DAY of Visitation and Funeral for Dolores DeBlaze

It would sure help if you knew what day the visitation and funeral was, wouldn't it.  It is SATURDAY.  Sorry bout that. 
 

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From: revklaus@hotmail.com
To: stjohnswarrenton@googlegroups.com
Subject: Visitation and Funeral for Dolores DeBlaze
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:04:39 -0500

A few of you reminded me that I had not yet posted the day and time for the visitation and funeral for Dolores DeBlaze. 
 
Visitation: 9-11am
 
Funeral: 11am
 
Luncheon to follow
 
 
Blessings to all as you mourn and rejoice. 

Visitation and Funeral for Dolores DeBlaze

A few of you reminded me that I had not yet posted the day and time for the visitation and funeral for Dolores DeBlaze. 
 
Visitation: 9-11am
 
Funeral: 11am
 
Luncheon to follow
 
 
Blessings to all as you mourn and rejoice. 

Prayer request for Josiah Tuley from Dianne Hance

Please pray for Josiah Tuley, great nephew of my friend Cindy Schwada.  Josiah is about 2 years old, a beautiful blonde with sparkling blue eyes.  This baby has a tumor
on his brain.  Surgery will be Wednesday, October 3rd.
 
Thank You
Dianne Hance

2 prayer requests from Sandra Perricone

Couple of prayer requests:

 

Tony Perricone– knee surgery on Wednesday

 

Our friend Steve who is a husband, and a father of 2 and undergoing tests for fluid on the brain

 

Thank you!

 

Sandra K. Perricone, SCLA, CPCU
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Help for Funeral Luncheon of Dolores DeBlaze

Ladies Aid is asking for donations of yummy comfort desserts to go with the catered luncheon. We need 10 desserts.
 
If you would like to donate please contact Linda Callies at lindacallies@centurylink.net or you may call her at 636-456-4228.
 
Thanks for your help. We couldn't continue to provide this service if it wasn't for all the generous people of our congregation.

Dolores DeBlaze

Dolores DeBlaze  went to be with her Lord and Savior early this morning at 1:52am after a eight month battle with cancer.  Please pray for all of her family and friends as they mourn her loss and also rejoice in her resurrection from the dead.
 
 
Visitation and Funeral plans have not been set yet, but will probably be late in the week or on Saturday.
 
God's blessings to all of you mourning her loss.
 
In Christ,
Pastor

Vendor Fair ---Christmas Market

Little Lambs is hosting a Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 1 from 8am-2pm.
 
This is for all of those folks who have home based (part time businesses) like Avon, Scentsy, tupperware etc. 
 
First come, first reserve-- no duplicate vendors please.
 
$20 per booth/table  (tables provided)
 
All proceeds go to building fund. 
 
Please contact Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier at 456-2888 ext. 4  or email at lrausch@centurytel.net or karin.klaustermeier@hotmail.com
 
 
This is a great opportunity to get gifts for Christmas or to make a little extra cash to buy those gifts!

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012

DEVOTION: 
Then I looked up-- and there before me was a man with a measuring line in hi shand!  I asked, "Where are you going??"  He answered me, "TO measure Jerusalen, to find out how wide and how long it is."   Zechariah 2:1-2
 
How do you measure yourself?  Do you measure yourself by others?  DO you think of yourself according to what the people who surround you think of you?  Does your mood change based on the praise or lack of it you get?  Does your self worth come from what people think of you?  Does it come from how much money is in your bank account?  Is it by the amount of facebook friends you have or how many texts you get during the day? 
 
What happens when you fail or when you disappoint someone?  Is your worth lessened or ruined all together?  The trouble is that when we measure ourselves by a false standard we are going to be disappointed and the standard is going to constantly change.  It is impossible to please man.  As the old saying goes "You can please some of the people some of the time and you can please all of the people every once in a great while, but you can't please all of the people all of the time.  There is always gong to be someone who opposes you no matter how nice, wonderful, and accomodating you are.  That is the way the devil works.  He isn't going to make it easy for you.  In fact, the more you grow as a Christian the more roadblocks he will put in your way. 
 
You need to measure yourself according to God's measuring line.... perfection. And then when you realize that you aren't perfect in any way, you can go to God to ask for His mercy and grace, that He would take away the measurement all together.  What God has done, instead of measuring you according to His standards, is sent His perfect and sinless Son, Jesus to fulfill the measurement.  He has taken your place!  He has completed God the Father's expectations!
 
Quit measuring yourself according to what others think you should be and instead measure yourself according to what God thinks you should be, His child, a forgiven and redeemed sinner!
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to realize that I don't live for others but that I live for you, and that living for you provides freedom for me to be who You have made me to be.  Amen.
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MONDAY'S QUIZ:    Who was Xerxes? He was King of Persia during the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple. 

(He was the most famous and fourth king of the Achaemenid Empire, around the time of 480 BC)  Thanks to Doug Herzog.

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TUEDAY'S QUIZ: When did the word of the Lord come to the prophet Zechariah?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What five points does this article discuss?

Answer: 

a. The Holy SPirit

b. the Holy Christian church

c. the communion of saints

d. the firgiveness of sins

e. the resurrection of the body

f. the life everlasting 
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CALENDAR: 

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men's retreat leaves for Mark Twain Lake
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

G.L. WOODS TO SPEAK on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, at 6:30pm at CHURCH!!

His story is an amazing one of transformation.  IN 2004 he was flying down the dirt track in his dirt bike, when he crashed and flew over his handlbars landing on his neck which instantly pralyzed him from the neck down.  His life changed in an instant.  yet, God did a miracle in him.  Not only did he give him back his lower body so that he was able to walk, but he gave him a vibrant faith and the ability to speak boldly about it.  Come and hear his story!  Go to www.glwoods.com to learn more about his story.  He is a native of Jonesburg.

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AGAPE'S WRIGHT CITY FOOD PANTRY IS HAVING A BENEFIT PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY FROM 7-11am!!

It will be held at the Heiliger BUilding in Diekroger Park in Wright City.  biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes, and scrambles eggs!  All for $7 a person!  Yummy!

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 BACKGROUND CHECKS

If you work at all with kids here at church, including just taking them to an event, you need to fill out a background check form.  YOu can get on in the office!! FILL IT OUT TODAY!!!

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FELLOWSHIP GROUP WILL MEET THIS SUNDAY EVENING AT 7PM AT THE SCHIRRS HOUSE!!

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting to help to plan future fellowship and outreach events for the church!!  Please come and bring a snack to share!

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LITTLE LAMBS HAS A FEW OPENINGS IN BOTH THE THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES!! THEY ARE EXPANDING!!

Call the church office 456-2888 and ask to talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier for further info. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!

We need folks to sign up to bring donuts!!  Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board right outside the kitchen!!  If you partake of the donuts every week and haven't brought any, maybe it's your turn!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is in a lot of pain and is on hospice and is nearing the end.

 

For the GRANDMOTHER of JOHN COLEMAN (Ruth Coleman's husband) who is dealig with severe congestive heart failure and blood poinsoning. 

 

For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery this Thursday.    

 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

 

 

      

 

job posting

Lutheran Trust is looking for someone to fulfill a full time positiion with their insurance company:
 
Job description:
--risk management specialist for Eastern MO and Southern IL territory
--prospecting and closing new property and casualty accounts for non-profits, including churchs, schools, senior living facilities, and social service agencies
--some group health prospecting and servicing responsibilities
--salary-- $30,000-$38,000 with opportunity for bonus and commission
 
 
Qualifications:
--college graduate or phone and insurance experience
--insurance knowledge and knowledge of faith based ministries helpful
--willing to develop an in-depth knowledge of property and casualty insurance products
--background check required
 
Submit resumes to Beth Raso, office manager, vial email at beth@LTCAM.com.   No phone calls please. 

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

DEVOTION:  At the beginning of the reign of Xerxes, they lodged an accusation against the people of Judah and Jerusalem.  Ezra 4:6
 
Haters always gonna hate.  For those of you who don't speak teenage language, what this translates to is "There is always going to be opposition in your life."  Whether it comes from within or without, haters are always going to hate!  Sometimes it comes from the devil himself.  Sometimes it comes from a person through whom the devil works.  There may be someone who just likes to stir up controversy in everyones life.  It may just be someone who is jealous.  It may just be an annoyance, like a fly that you just can't seem to swat, or it may be something that has taken over your whole existence.  Whatever the case, haters gonna hate, the key is how you deal with it. 
 
The Israelites had that same problem.  First it was Egypt, then it was Assyria, then it was Babylon, then Persia.  Their troubles were mostly their own fault for turning away from God, so they had to suffer the consequences.  But those consequences caused them to turn back to God and to fully rely on Him for their very lives.  When Rehum and Shimshai filed a complaint against the Israelites because they were rebuilding Jerusalem, the Israelites had to stop building and be patient.  God taught them patience so that when Darius came to power, they were able to resume rebuilding. 
 
How do you deal with the haters?  Do you quit?  Do you get frustrated and angry?  Or are you patient and full of grace and love?  DO you look at it as an obstacle and a problem or as a challenge and a way that God will help you grow? 
 
Jerusalem eventually got rebuilt and the people of Jerusalem were able to live in peace for quite a few generations afterward.  What is God going to build through and with you? 
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to deal with the haters with love, mercy, grace, peace, and patience so that Your name might be praised and Your kingdom built up!  Amen.   
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MONDAY'S QUIZ:   What happened to Daniel in the third year of Cyrus king of Persia?  He had a vision (His last one)

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Xerxes?

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CATECHISM:
Question: Why do you close this article with the words, "This is most certainly true"?

Answer: Because all that I confess in this article is plainly taught in the Bible, and I, therefore, firmly believe it.  
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CALENDAR: 

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15

Wed- High school youth meeting in youth room 6-8pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men's retreat leaves for Mark Twain Lake
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

G.L. WOODS TO SPEAK on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, at 6:30pm at CHURCH!!

His story is an amazing one of transformation.  IN 2004 he was flying down the dirt track in his dirt bike, when he crashed and flew over his handlbars landing on his neck which instantly pralyzed him from the neck down.  His life changed in an instant.  yet, God did a miracle in him.  Not only did he give him back his lower body so that he was able to walk, but he gave him a vibrant faith and the ability to speak boldly about it.  Come and hear his story!  Go to www.glwoods.com to learn more about his story.  He is a native of Jonesburg.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE'S WRIGHT CITY FOOD PANTRY IS HAVING A BENEFIT PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY FROM 7-11am!!

It will be held at the Heiliger BUilding in Diekroger Park in Wright City.  biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes, and scrambles eggs!  All for $7 a person!  Yummy!

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BACKGROUND CHECKS

If you work at all with kids here at church, including just taking them to an event, you need to fill out a background check form.  YOu can get on in the office!! FILL IT OUT TODAY!!!

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FELLOWSHIP GROUP WILL MEET THIS SUNDAY EVENING AT 7PM AT THE SCHIRRS HOUSE!!

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting to help to plan future fellowship and outreach events for the church!!  Please come and bring a snack to share!

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LITTLE LAMBS HAS A FEW OPENINGS IN BOTH THE THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES!! THEY ARE EXPANDING!!

Call the church office 456-2888 and ask to talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier for further info. 

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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP!!

We need folks to sign up to bring donuts!!  Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board right outside the kitchen!!  If you partake of the donuts every week and haven't brought any, maybe it's your turn!!

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.  TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

The topic is Mental Health for Volunteers.  Guest speakers will be Ralph Hellebusch, Warren County Ambulance District and Denny & Jenny Quinn, Charrette Baptist Church.  The Quinns have been involved in emergency and disaster relief for some time and have many interesting and helpful experiences to share.  We hope to see everyone there to learn from their experiences.

 

Tuesday, September 25.  Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30.  Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30.  THE COST IS NOW $50 FOR THE RETREAT AND ANOTHER $35 FOR GOLF IF YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY!!!!   The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
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STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 

For JEANETTE KOEHLER who had a toe amputated yesterday but is doing very well and will get to go home today.

 

For the MCLAUGHLIN FAMILY as Kayla had a baby girl this past weekend. 

For ERNA VANHORN who has been moved to Warrenton Manor Nursing Home.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery this Thursday.

  

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is in a lot of pain and is on hospice and is nearing the end.   

 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

 

 

      

 

Monday, Sept. 24, 2012

DEVOTION: So I was left alone gazing at this great vision;  I ha dno strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.  Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep lseep, face to the ground.   A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.  He said, "Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you."  And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling."  Daniel 10:7-9
 
Daniel was in the very presence of God.  You can tell by how he was totally helpless, on his hands and knees, and trembling.  At the same time, we are in the very presence of God, but no one sees us on our hands and knees, trembling before the Lord. 
 
We don't realize often enough how much God sees us and everything we do.  If we did realize it we would definitely tremble at His presence a whole lot more.  We would fall to the ground paralyzed with fear.  We would most certainly bow our heads in shame when we realize how much we have truly offended God. 
 
Maybe it is time that we all realize God's presence and omniscience a bit more so that we don't get too full of ourselves and too self righteous.  What do you think?  Is that a good idea for your life today?  For me it always is. 
 
 
Prayer:  Lord God humble us according to Your will that you might lift us up!  Amen.  
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the Babylonian king during the time of Daniel? Belshazzar

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MONDAY'S QUIZ: What happened to Daniel in the third year of Cyrus king of Persia?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the basis of our faith and life in Christ?

Answer: "he is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity."  
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CALENDAR: 
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15pm

Tues- Quilters 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15

Wed- High school youth meeting in youth room 6-8pm

Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men's retreat leaves for Mark Twain Lake
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.  TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

The topic is Mental Health for Volunteers.  Guest speakers will be Ralph Hellebusch, Warren County Ambulance District and Denny & Jenny Quinn, Charrette Baptist Church.  The Quinns have been involved in emergency and disaster relief for some time and have many interesting and helpful experiences to share.  We hope to see everyone there to learn from their experiences.

 

Tuesday, September 25.  Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30.  Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30.  THE COST IS NOW $50 FOR THE RETREAT AND ANOTHER $35 FOR GOLF IF YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY!!!!   The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
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PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 
For ERNA VANHORN who has been moved to Warrenton Manor Nursing Home.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery next week.

 

For STEVE MCDOWELL as he had eye surgery yesterday to repair a detached retina.

 

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is still dealing with pain and pain medications.   

 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

 

 

      

 

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

DEVOTION:  I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days.  Then I got up and went about doing the king's business.  I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding.  Daniel 8:27
 
How much of this world and how God deals with it do you really understand?  Has God ever had you go through something, but you just couldn't figure out why?  Why do some things happen that simply have no explanation?  Why do some suffer while others do not?  Why does it all seem like random nonsense at times?  And why do I get so digusted by it all? 
 
Daniel was given a vision of God that was way out there.  It was crazy.  Even Daniel didn't know what to make of all of it.   It just seemed like crazy nonsense to him and it literally made him sick for several days. 
 
I am sure that there are things in your life that go beyond explanation.  There are things that you have gone through that you may still be wondering what God's purpose was.  You may never know.  You may never find out the reason for everything that happens.  Guess what, that's ok.  Sometimes you just have to let God be God.  SOmetimes there are things that just go above and beyond your understanding.  But you can also know that nothing goes beyond God's understanding.  He knows what's going to happen next.  he knows the full course of events from beginning to end.  He knows how many hairs are on your head.  He knows what you had for breakfast and what you will have for every breakfast from now until the end of your life. 
 
Not only does He know all these things but He loves you more than anyone else ever could.  Isn't it a great blessing to know that the same God who knows everythign also loves you enough to send His Son Jesus to die for you?
 
When we are kids we just simply leave a lot up to our parents.  We did't really think about where our next meal is coming from.  We did't worry about the electric bill.  We did't think about the appointments we had or much of anything like that.   We just left it up to our parents.  In the same way, in order to have peace in our lives and to give God the glory, we need to be able to leave things up to God.  After all, He does love us the most!  Why wouldn't we leave it all up to HIm?
 
Prayer:  Lord God, help me to be me and leave the rest up to You!  Amen.
 
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THURSDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the Babylonian king during the time of Daniel?

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CATECHISM:
Question: What is the basis of our faith and life in Christ?

Answer: "he is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity."  
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CALENDAR: 
Fri- Jr Hi lock in 7pm
Sat- Jr Hi lock in ends 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; worship 11am
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NEWS:

7-9th grade lock in this Friday beginning at 7pm and ending Saturday morning at 8am!! 

Call Christy Winn to let her know you are coming and how many friends you are bringing!  Bring your favorite games (We have an xbox 360 and a PS II.)  Bring a movie you want to watch, snacks, a pillow and sleeping bag, and anythign else you want for the evening!

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSION AT THE WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.  TUESDAY, SEPT. 25

The topic is Mental Health for Volunteers.  Guest speakers will be Ralph Hellebusch, Warren County Ambulance District and Denny & Jenny Quinn, Charrette Baptist Church.  The Quinns have been involved in emergency and disaster relief for some time and have many interesting and helpful experiences to share.  We hope to see everyone there to learn from their experiences.

 

Tuesday, September 25.  Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30.  Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 28-30.  THE COST IS NOW $50 FOR THE RETREAT AND ANOTHER $35 FOR GOLF IF YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY!!!!  

The 10th annual T-3 (trap, tackle, and tees) retreat is coming up September 28-30!!  The cost is $45 for lodging and meals.  (You can get a hotel room or bring your own camper or tent if you wish to have your own lodging.) $35 for our 2 person scramble golf tourney.  There is also a fishing tournament, skeet shooting, a guided tour of Mark Twain Lake and forest, hiking, biking, and much, much more.  All that plus some of the best food you can eat and the best Bible studies and worship times you can have at a camp!  It is a time that you will never forget!  I will give the first one besides me to sign up my special (pastor) room that I get every year. 
 
 I (pastor) am going!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Let me know if you want to go. 
____________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENTING CLASS EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:45
Could you use some help in learning how to deal with your children?  Want to have fun, laugh, and get some encouragement at the same time?  Come to the "From Me to We" class in the Sunday school room closest to the closet this Sunday and grow!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
STEWARDSHIP SPOLIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IS LCMS Global Missions
Go to LCMS.org to learn more about what our Synod is doing in the way of spreading the Gospel globally!!

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PRAYERS: 
For CAL TAMELER as he is having serious eye surgery next week.

 

For STEVE MCDOWELL as he had eye surgery yesterday to repair a detached retina.

 

For DOLORES DEBLAZE as she is still dealing with pain and pain medications. 

 

For KEN WAGNER as he went home Tuesday!!!   

 
For BOB LAMPEN, Karin Klaustermeier's dad, as he is doing quite poorly with his cancer.    

 

For DON TURNURE who is going to have to have his hip replaced on October 22.

For ERNA VANHORN who is recovering well from surgery at Delmar Garden. 

 

      

 

Faith Based Partners Meeting Tues., Sept. 25

Below is an invitation to the Health Dept. for a dinner and discussion of mental health issues.  Please

                 

  

 

The topic is Mental Health for Volunteers.  Guest speakers will be Ralph Hellebusch, Warren County Ambulance District and Denny & Jenny Quinn, Charrette Baptist Church.  The Quinns have been involved in emergency and disaster relief for some time and have many interesting and helpful experiences to share.  We hope to see everyone there to learn from their experiences.

 

Tuesday, September 25.  Dinner at 6:00 pm, Discussion 6:30 – 7:30.  Please call 456-7474 to let them know you are coming asap!

 

 

[ Also – Flu Shots are now available for adults at the Warren County Health Department – every Tuesday afternoon, 1:00 – 3:00 pm.  No appointment necessary.  The cost is $25.00. 

Children's flu vaccines are available by appointment – call 636-456-7474 to schedule.

 

Thank you,

 

 

Linda Hoeft

Warren County Health Dept.

101 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 100

Warrenton, MO  63383

636-456-7474 - phone

636-456-4966 - fax

 

 

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