St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

prayer request

Connie Gross passed away yesterday. Prayers for family & friends.

Her family is friends to many in the congregation.

Thank you,

Tammy Miller

American Bank

Direct: 636-745-3135

Fax: 636-745-2931

Bank: 636-745-2888

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National Day of Prayer - THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014

GREETINGS!

It is that time of year (ALREADY) again! The National Day of Prayer is coming up THURSDAY - MAY 1, 2014.

St. John's will, once again, host a community prayer service for that day. As in all the previous years, there will be a CONTINENTAL STYLE BREAKFAST in the church overflow area prior to the service.

So many of our church family have generously donated the breakfast items requested by our outreach board and that is one of the reasons it has been such a success and grown in attendance since we began hosting this great time of fellowship and prayer.

Please look for a sign up sheet in the narthex when you come to worship beginning this week PALM SUNDAY! MAUNDY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY AND RESURRECTION SUNDAY! (He is risen indeed! Alleluia! - just love hearing that)

The sign up sheet will have the items needed (and the amounts of each item).

Please sign your name on the line provided next to each item you can donate - along with the amount of the items. Please note that each person does not have to provide all the items of each category. For EXAMPLE, if there are 3 dozen donuts noted, 3 people could actually each donate 1 dozen donuts. This makes it more affordable and allows more people to be involved in helping.

For maximum freshness (especially of perishables & non-refrigerated items), we request that items be brought to church on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 and put in the church basement kitchen. Please mark the donated items clearly: FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST. This helps because, with the breakfast beginning at 6:30 AM on Thursday, May 1st, we need to set up and get most things ready on Wednesday early evening.

We will also be posting updates as to items "spoken for" and what is "still needed" via Pastor K's email newsletter. The sign up sheet will be kept updated and in the narthex.

If you have ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL, please CALL SANDY ROBINE at 636-456-4147 or to her email at snsrobine@centurytel.net

As in years past, you all have been so quick to respond and so generous with your donations, please sign up soon because that list fills up rapidly!

This is always a great time of fellowship and a wonderful way to meet your Christian neighbors in Warrenton. Even if you are not able to donate items, please mark your calendars and plan to attend breakfast and prayers. Most times folks stay after the prayer service for that 2nd cup of coffee and fellowship. It has been a blessing for me to help with this special day here in our community. Hope to see you all there!

God's peace on your day!

Sandy Robine

Thurs. April 10, 2014

DEVOTION: David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, "As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this must die....." Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man..... You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and took his wife to be your own......" Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the Lord.".... Nathan replied, "The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die...." The Story pp 163-164

What's the one difference between a real Christian and an unbeliever? A real Christian acknowledges his sin and asks for forgiveness. I say REAL Christian, because there are a lot of fake Christians out there who are relying on their own works and who think that because they are more pious than others that they are then also better than others. Hear what the Lord says, "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."

The difference between Saul and David was just that. Saul never acknowledged his sin and David did. David was very forthright with his confession. His Psalms are full of confession, repentance and asking for mercy. You won't find any of those kinds of Psalms from Saul because there aren't any.

What does this teach us? It teaches us that if you want to be a more mature Christian and if you want to grow in Christ and in faith, YOU HAVE TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR SIN TO GOD! It doesn't take much. David didn't have a lengthy confession where he named every sin he had ever committed. He simply said, "I have sinned against the Lord."

There are many of you who have trouble acknowledging your sins, especially your sins of judgmentalism, envy, lust, false piety, holding a grudge as if it is a badge of honor and thinking that if you let go of the grudge you will lose all your power, lack of love, and the list could go on.

Whatever it is know that just as Nathan said to David, "You are the man"; He also said "The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die."

Come to church this weekend to hear more about this story and more about the effects of sin and grace.

Prayer: Lord God make me, even force me, to acknowledge my sin before those against whom I've sinned, especially you so that You can take away my sin and I can truly know and receive Your grace. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What did Saul use to try to pin David to the wall the first time he tried to kill him? a javelin or spear

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Which of David's sons was caught in a tree by his hair?

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CALENDAR:

Fri- Bible Study at Hendershots 7pm
Sat- MEN'S BREAKFAST 8am; Bible Class on The Story Chapter 12 at 4pm; worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school and Adult Bible Class 9:45; elders meeting at noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND
Acolytes- 8:30-- Austin Heitgerd 11-- Zack Hoelscher
Altar guild- Set up- Don and Dianne Hance; Clean up- Wanda Turnure
Greeters- 8:30- Don and Wanda Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Communion Assistants- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Betty Schirr; 11am- Kailyn Blechle
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
8:30 Ushers- Dave WInter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Projectors- Sat-????; Sun- 8:30-Terry McKenzie; 11- Becca Bettlach
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NEWS:

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Maundy Thursday- worship (with holy communion)6:30

Good Friday- worship 6:30

(No worship on Saturday)

Resurrection Sunday- worship 6:30am; breakfast 8am; Easter Egg Hunt 9am; worship 10am

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MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY, April 12 AT 8AM!!

Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage!! FELLOWSHIP!! LEARNING ALL ABOUT HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE!

Please let me know if you'll be there!!

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A LETTER FROM OUR DCE INTERN KELSEY OVERBECK

My name is Kelsey Overbeck and I will be your DCE intern this year from

Concordia University Nebraska. I am from a little town called Pocahontas, Missouri

which is in the southeast part of the state with a population of 114 people. I live on a 70

acre farm where we raise angus cattle, a few chickens, a brittany spaniel named

Brownie, and a boston terrier named Cooper. My parents are Pat and Doug Overbeck;

my dad is a line technician for Proctor & Gamble and my mom is disabled with Multiple

Sclerosis, I also have a 16 year old sister named Lindsey who is a sophomore at

Saxony Lutheran High School.

I attended grade school at St. Paul Lutheran School and then I attended high

school at Saxony Lutheran High School. I am from St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Jackson, Missouri. I have been involved in my church praise band for 8 years playing

acoustic guitar and bass guitar. I was a member of the Missouri District LYF Team

during high school where I helped plan and lead retreats in the state of Missouri and I

continued to help with the Jr. High retreats in the fall and spring while in college. I love

being at retreats and serving on missions trips. I have been to New Orleans six different

times helping with hurricane Katrina relief, I have helped with the Joplin tornado relief

two different times, and I have worked with UKANDU missions in inner city Chicago

teaching VBS to kids living in poverty.

While at Concordia University Nebraska I majored in psychology with a youth

emphasis. I fulfilled my practicum experience at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln,

Nebraska alongside DCE Rod Lane. At school I was involved in two different praise

bands each year and was able to travel to different churches throughout the state of

Nebraska on Sunday mornings; I have also had the opportunity to play at the NYG in

San Antonio, Texas and at the LEA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also while at

Concordia I was the Bulldog mascot for a year.

My passion is working with youth and helping them on their faith walk with Christ.

I strive to be a positive role model to them as well. One of my biggest strengths that I

bring into youth ministry is a listening ear because a lot of times they just want someone

to be there to listen and talk to. I am very excited to be a part of your church during my

internship experience! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me at St. John’s

Lutheran Church!

In Him, For Him,

Kelsey Overbeck
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CHAPTER 12 "TRIALS OF A KING" IS THE TEXT AND READING FOR THIS WEEKEND!!
Please read it and be ready to study on Saturday, at 4pm or Sunday at 9:45!!

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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR LITTLE LAMBS ENROLLMENT FOR EVERYONE BEGINS APRIL 1!!!
There is a $30 nonrefundable registration fee. Students must be 3 or 4 years old by Aug 1. Enrollment for the community will begin April 1. For more info call Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier.
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VENDOR FAIR AND TAILGATE SALE AND LADIES AID LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE IS COMING SOON!! SATURDAY, MAY 3, 7am-2pm

Reserve an inside vendor table for $20 or a tailgate space for $10 by filling out a registration form in the church office. Inside tables will not be reserved until forms are filled out and paid for. First come first served!!
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR OFFERING DEDUCTED AUTOMATICALLY FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT???
The church council is researching an automatic electronic funds transfer option for members who wish to have their regular offerings deducted directly from their bank account. We would like to get a "feel" of whether or not enough members would be interested and willing to participate in this option. Please contact the church office or Alan Hofeldt directly if you think you would be a candidate for this service.
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TWO GROUP TRAVEL EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR!!
October 4--A DAY IN ST. LOUIS-- We will tour places that are hidden gems in St. Louis

December 6-- CATHOLIC RECTORY IN HERMANN AND POSSIBLY A CHRISTMAS SHOW IN OSAGE BEACH

Let Marilyn know if you are interested in either of these trip so she can make definite plans.
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PASTOR NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HIS BIKE ACROSS KANSAS!!
I will be biking across part of Kansas, about 250 miles in all, on June 7-9 to raise money for Leadachild.org. Lead a Child is a LCMS recognized service organization that provides funding for kids to attend schools, many of them Christian schools, in third world countries. It has provided A LOT for ministries and missions to help kids who would otherwise have NO EDUCATION in places like Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and many other places. Please consider supporting me so that we can continue to support children throughout the world! As of January 1, I am also on the board of directors for this organization.

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PRAYER REQUESTS: (If you have a prayer request please reply to this email or call me at 636-359-1061)
For KELSEY OVERBECK as she finishes up her schooling at Concordia, Seward and moves to Warrenton to become our DCE intern.

For OUR CONGREGATION as we continue to grow very rapidly and as we love our community with the love of Christ.

For MARY STEMLER, a soon to be member of St. John's who is at home recovering from congestive heart failure.

For SCOTT CLARK who is finally going back to work tomorrow after a severe infection in his finger for which he needed IV antibiotics.
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THOSE WITH CANCER, especially RICK SPINIOLAS, and the many others among our family and friends who are struggling with cancer.

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Come n Get It!

FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, CORN, ROLLS, FRUIT COCKTAIL, and DESSERT. Can you think of anything better for supper? Get down to St. John's at 5:30 to enjoy it with a bunch of your favorite people!!!

Wed. April 9, 2014

Hey folks, still not feeling too great, but I'm getting better. Here's a devotion and news for today.

Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
By Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour

Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).

"A Sacred Trust"
April 3, 2014
(Jesus said) "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. ...." Matthew 28:19-20a
On the James Farley Post Office Building in New York City there is a familiar inscription. It reads: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night shall stay these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Although this past winter has shown there are some exceptions to that lofty goal, most of the time the vast majority of mail folks are incredibly faithful in their deliveries.

But, like I say, there are exceptions. One of those exceptions is Patrick Paskett who delivered the mail in Massapequa and Seaford.

Sadly, the swift completion of his appointed rounds was not stayed by the weather. No, in Paskett's case, the mail failed because of a bit of laziness. On March 6th of this year Paskett was seen throwing a stack of letters into a local garbage can. When the police talked to him, he said he had dumped mail about 15 times since this past December.

Some of that mail has been recovered and delivered.

When that story was told to some friends, most of them were aghast. I tried to play the devil's advocate by saying, "Most of the mail he chucked was probably junk."

They said, "But suppose there was something the people really needed."

I said, "He did them a favor because a goodly percentage of that mail would have been bills."

They replied, "If they don't pay their bills, it's going to hurt their credit or worse."

I tried one last time by adding, "In those thousands of pieces of mail that were tossed there was probably, at most, a handful of letters containing very good or very bad news."

Those who were listening shouted back, "Good or bad, these folks would have wanted to see what was written."

One of my friends observed, "Doesn't he know the delivery of the mail is almost a sacred trust."

With that statement, my friend was speaking a great truth. It is a truth that applies to all mail carriers and to Christians. You see, Jesus, in a final act of pre-Ascension teaching, told His disciples they were to go, teach and baptize sinners into the Christian faith. Although Jesus was speaking to His closest disciples, He was also speaking to us.

It was as if He were saying, "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night shall stay My couriers from going and making disciples of all nations, where they will baptize them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

But Jesus would also add, "And don't let hunger, cold, heat, flood or persecution stop you from the swift completion of these appointed rounds." To their credit the disciples listened to what Jesus said, and the apostles managed to cover a good share of the known world before they died.

We should do the same. After all, we have a message which isn't junk mail, and it isn't a bill. In the story of the Christ we have a message of Good News of great joy, which is for all people.

It is a message which needs to be delivered.

As my friend said, "It is a sacred trust."

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, let nothing stay us from the swift completion of our appointed rounds. Let us deliver the message of salvation, which comes through Christ. This we ask in Jesus' Name. Amen.

In Christ I remain His servant and yours,

Pastor Ken Klaus
Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour^®
Lutheran Hour Ministries

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What was the name of David's oldest brother? Eliab
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did Saul use to try to pin David to the wall the first time he tried to kill him?

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CALENDAR:

Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30

TONIGHT'S MENU AND WORSHIP TEXT:
MENU: Fried Chicken, potatoes, corn, rolls, dessert

WORSHIP TEXT: Psalm 130 "With You There is Forgiveness"

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MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!