There are still quite a few tickets available for the auction on Saturday night. $25 a piece. Come and enjoy some great food, fellowship, and deals on lots of good stuff!
13 years ago
Men's breakfast NEXT Saturday, February 14 @ 8am
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend men's breakfast next Saturday, February 14. We will have biscuits and gravy and a couple of us will be making egg bakes (casseroles).
Our topic will be "What does the Bible say about the separation of Church and State?"
We will be talking about the role, or what should be the lack of a role the government plays in the affairs of the church, but also how Christians, who know God's will, should be active in the affairs of the state as well, so that God's will is done on earth as it is in heaven.
Please rsvp to let me know you will be joining us.
Our topic will be "What does the Bible say about the separation of Church and State?"
We will be talking about the role, or what should be the lack of a role the government plays in the affairs of the church, but also how Christians, who know God's will, should be active in the affairs of the state as well, so that God's will is done on earth as it is in heaven.
Please rsvp to let me know you will be joining us.
Devotion and News: Thursday, February 5, 2015
ST. JOHN'S MISSION STATEMENT
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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SERMON FROM 2/1/15. Share it with someone you think may need to hear it!
http://youtu.be/h1hoZaQuQkk
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DEVOTION:
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UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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SERMON FROM 2/1/15. Share it with someone you think may need to hear it!
http://youtu.be/h1hoZaQuQkk
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DEVOTION:
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).
"Don't Miss the Party"
February 5, 2015
Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. Ephesians 4:17-18
Great Britain's five-year-old Alex Nash is a popular guy.
Being popular and getting invited to places can be a good thing unless you find yourself being asked to go to too many places. That was the situation for Nash.
Nash was invited and accepted an offer to attend a friend's birthday party at a ski and snowboard center. It was to be quite the production. But Nash is a popular guy, and he was also asked to spend some time, the same time, with his grandparents. It was a tough choice, but eventually time with the grandparents won out.
Nash ended up missing the birthday party with his pal. Normally, that would be the end of the story, but this is hardly a normal story.
A few days after the party had taken place, Nash's dad, Derek, received a letter, which included a bill for $24. It took Nash a while to figure out his son was being charged for not having gone to his buddy's birthday party. It seems the folks throwing the party had to pay $24 for non-showing Nash. They didn't mind paying his price for admission if he had come, but they were pretty upset for having to pay for him not showing.
You know, I think maybe Jesus feels the same way.
He came into this world to rescue us from sin, death and devil. To that end He lived His life, He suffered, and was crucified. It was a tremendous price to pay, but He was willing to do it so heaven might be filled with saved and forgiven sinners.
Jesus gave His all so we might be invited and received into that never-ending heavenly party.
Sadly, there are people who aren't going to be there. You may even know some of them. They are the ones whose understanding is darkened; who are ignorant of the life Jesus wishes to give them; whose hearts are hard and unreceptive to the risen Redeemer and the Holy Spirit's call.
It is a sad picture, and it is also a picture that will not last forever.
The day is coming when Jesus will stop calling. The day is coming when He will move away from these lost souls, and the time of salvation will be over. The day is coming when those who wanted to live without Jesus will be granted that wish, and they will live forever without Him.
That's tragic, and it is also why you and I, our Synod, and Lutheran Hour Ministries must continue to do all we can so Jesus may gain admission to those hearts.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks for Jesus' sacrifice and His invitation to forgiveness and salvation. May others join us in believing and allow the Savior to come in. In Jesus' Name I ask it. Amen.
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).
"Don't Miss the Party"
February 5, 2015
Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. Ephesians 4:17-18Great Britain's five-year-old Alex Nash is a popular guy.
Being popular and getting invited to places can be a good thing unless you find yourself being asked to go to too many places. That was the situation for Nash.
Nash was invited and accepted an offer to attend a friend's birthday party at a ski and snowboard center. It was to be quite the production. But Nash is a popular guy, and he was also asked to spend some time, the same time, with his grandparents. It was a tough choice, but eventually time with the grandparents won out.
Nash ended up missing the birthday party with his pal. Normally, that would be the end of the story, but this is hardly a normal story.
A few days after the party had taken place, Nash's dad, Derek, received a letter, which included a bill for $24. It took Nash a while to figure out his son was being charged for not having gone to his buddy's birthday party. It seems the folks throwing the party had to pay $24 for non-showing Nash. They didn't mind paying his price for admission if he had come, but they were pretty upset for having to pay for him not showing.
You know, I think maybe Jesus feels the same way.
He came into this world to rescue us from sin, death and devil. To that end He lived His life, He suffered, and was crucified. It was a tremendous price to pay, but He was willing to do it so heaven might be filled with saved and forgiven sinners.
Jesus gave His all so we might be invited and received into that never-ending heavenly party.
Sadly, there are people who aren't going to be there. You may even know some of them. They are the ones whose understanding is darkened; who are ignorant of the life Jesus wishes to give them; whose hearts are hard and unreceptive to the risen Redeemer and the Holy Spirit's call.
It is a sad picture, and it is also a picture that will not last forever.
The day is coming when Jesus will stop calling. The day is coming when He will move away from these lost souls, and the time of salvation will be over. The day is coming when those who wanted to live without Jesus will be granted that wish, and they will live forever without Him.
That's tragic, and it is also why you and I, our Synod, and Lutheran Hour Ministries must continue to do all we can so Jesus may gain admission to those hearts.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, I give thanks for Jesus' sacrifice and His invitation to forgiveness and salvation. May others join us in believing and allow the Savior to come in. In Jesus' Name I ask it. Amen.
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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ: Which tribe did God choose to be priests forever? Levites (Pat King pointed out that now it is Christians who have been counted as part of the nation of Israel and the tribe of Levi through faith. Thanks Pat)
YESTERDAY"S QUIZ: Which tribe did God choose to be priests forever? Levites (Pat King pointed out that now it is Christians who have been counted as part of the nation of Israel and the tribe of Levi through faith. Thanks Pat)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What was the total number of all the men 20 years old and older who were able to serve in the army during the time of the first census?
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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; karate 5:30-7:30; Praise Band practice 6-8
Sat- Worship 5pm; STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION DOORS OPEN AT 5; SUPPER STARTS AT 6!!
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Hailey Blechle, 11- Ian Brunson
Ushers- Figura family
Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp 11- Steve and Katie McDowell
Lay readers- Sat- Kathy Fischer 8:30- Amber Vossen; 11- Steve McDowell
Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Hailey Blechle, 11- Ian Brunson
Ushers- Figura family
Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp 11- Steve and Katie McDowell
Lay readers- Sat- Kathy Fischer 8:30- Amber Vossen; 11- Steve McDowell
Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Sat- Tony and Sandra Perricone; Sun 8:30- Zack Hoelscher; 11- Hannah Johnson
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NEWS:
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NEWS:
STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!!! DOORS OPEN AT 5;!! DINNER STARTS AT 6!!
Get your tickets today by calling Christy Winn at 314-479-5543
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THE CHOIR NEEDS YOU FOR LENT AND ESPECIALLY HOLY WEEK!!!
The choir is preparing a cantata for Holy Week and Easter. Parts of it will be presented at 3 different services (Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday). It would be wonderful to have some additional voices. If you enjoy singing, please consider joining the choir from now until Easter. You will be blessed by it! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 in the balcony.
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VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO BE LUTHERANS FOR LIFE REPRESENTATIVE FOR ST. JOHN'S
Lutheran for Life is an organization that supports and defends life at ALL STAGES from the moment of conception to the last breath. Every life matters. There is a chapter of LFL in St Charles County of which we re a part. They are in need of someone to be the contact person and liaison from our congregation. Denise Schlesselmann was, but since she is in the Czech Republic she is unable to right now.
All it requires is an email address and a phone number at which you can receive information and then relay that information to our congregation.
They are hosting a breakfast for all of our board members and church contacts on February 21st at Caleco's Bar and Grill in St. Peters. They will be saying thank you as well as sharing many exciting things that we have in the works for this year.
One thing that they are talking about right now is that they have money available for those who are thinking about or are in the process of adoption. It is a great organization with A LOT to offer!
Please let me know if you are interested and I can give you more info.
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BIBLE STUDY DATE AT HENDERSHOTS CHANGED
Bible study at the Hendershots house will be on February 20 and not the 13th as it says on the calendar.
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ONE MORE FOOD, FAITH, AND FAMILY NIGHT NEXT MONDAY AT 6PM!!
Italian night next Monday! Bring your favorite Italian dish to share. We'd love to see you!! It's a fun time! Please join us!
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NEW ELDER GROUPS HAVE BEEN FORMED
The person assigned to be your elder may have changed!! New lists will be posted asap. If you need to know who your elder is before they are posted, call the church office.
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BLUE ENVELOPES
When using the blue offering envelopes for either the Building fund or the DCE fund, please mark them accordingly. There have been some mix ups recently.
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A NEW ST JOHN'S YELLOW PAGES TO BE PUT TOGETHER
We are attempting to collect your business cards and print them in the monthly newsletter as advertising. It will be free to member businesses. Many times members call and ask if there are members in the congregation that are in a certain business or profession. People would rather do business with a church family member if possible. Bring your cards to the church office asap as we will start this with the March newsletter.
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SPECIAL CONCERT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 6PM!!
The Garms family, a southern gospel music group from Minnesota (I know the two don't go together, but you gotta hear them!!), will be at St. John's on Thursday evening February 19th at 6pm! It is a family of eight with wonderful voices and a tremendous desire to share the love of the Lord in music! Mark your calendars right now to come on out for a night of music!!
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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS ARE IN YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES!!
Make sure you get them and use them for tax purposes, but also to take stock in how much you gave versus how much you had decided in your heart to give last year!
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YOU CAN BRIGHTEN UP THE SANCTUARY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS!!!
Altar flowers are a wonderful way to share joy at a birthday or anniversary or to honor someone's memory! Altar flowers are $25. Call Marilyn if you'd like to brighten up the church and honor someone you love at the same time! 456-2888!! Or you can sign up on the flower chart in the narthex located on the bulletin board.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For CLAIRE JOHNSON who is dealing with a large mass on her lung and is having great difficulty breathing.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a fall and a broken collar bone.
For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with many health problems relating from a stroke.
For DANIELLE MEINE, a senior at WHS, a friend to many kids at St. john's, and a rider on Karin's bus since kindergarten, who has a very serious form of cancer.
For ELTON TEMME, Harold Temme and Lois Frick's brother, who has had many seizures and is dealing with many other health problems.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .
For TODD PONDER, former band teacher/director and friend to many at St. John's, who suffered a massive stroke and can't do anything but move his eyes. He is unable to breathe on his own. Here is a link to a fund that was started to help the family as they will have astronomical hospital and rehab bills for a long time to come. At the bottom of the page it also has updates as to his progress. http://www.gofundme.com/hp1ed8?pc=mb_em
For TODD PONDER, former band teacher/director and friend to many at St. John's, who suffered a massive stroke and can't do anything but move his eyes. He is unable to breathe on his own. Here is a link to a fund that was started to help the family as they will have astronomical hospital and rehab bills for a long time to come. At the bottom of the page it also has updates as to his progress. http://www.gofundme.com/hp1ed8?pc=mb_em
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5K Walk/Run
There will be a 5K Walk/Run again before the Warren Cou ty Health Fair begins on March 28, 2015.
Attached is a flyer with all the details.
Please post/pass on.
Thank you!
Peggy Privett
Warren County Health Dept.
636-456-7474 fax 636-456-4966
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Lutherans for Life Money Available for those who want to adopt children
You may remember a couple years ago when Lutherans for Life had an initiative called "Adoption Initiative Fundraiser" to raise money for couples who have applied to an adoption agency with hopes of adopting a child. They raised over $30,000. There is still money left. If you are thinking of adopting a child or are even currently in the process of it, or you know someone who is and could use financial aid for this costly process, please call Delores Desemone at 636-447-3133 or Glenda Kramer at 636-978-5993 to let them know you are interested ad to ask questions.
God's blessings on your day!
Pastor
God's blessings on your day!
Pastor
Devotion and News: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
ST. JOHN'S MISSION STATEMENT
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
____________________________________________________________________________________________
SERMON FROM 2/1/15. Share it with someone you think may need to hear it!
http://youtu.be/h1hoZaQuQkk
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DEVOTION: Numbers 3:11-1311 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 12 "Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the people of Israel instead of every firstborn who opens the womb among the people of Israel. The Levites shall be mine, 13 for all the firstborn are mine. On the day that I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I consecrated for my own all the firstborn in Israel, both of man and of beast. They shall be mine: I am the Lord."
People often asked me "What made you decide to become a pastor?" There's all different sorts of ways to answer that, but the most important one that I don't think I ever used but that I probably will use from now on is that God made me do it. He chose me to do it. From eighth grade on I always thought it would be cool to be a pastor. Not that pastors are cool, far from it, they are often the nerdiest dorks there are. But I guess I always thought that I would like to be a pastor. And from reading the passage above I guess you could say that God put that thought in my head because he had chosen me to do it even before I was born.
God didn't choose the Levites because they were the best suited, or because there was the right amount of them at the time, or because they were the best speakers, or because they were better than the other tribes. He just chose them because he wanted them to do it!
I'm certainly not bragging when I say that God chose me. Look at this passage from 1 Corinthians 1:27-28. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are 29 so that no human being[a] might boast in the presence of God.
I am also not saying that pastors are anything special either. They are not more important or more necessary than any other position/ gift in the church. Read these verses from 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And then He goes on to say in chapter 13 that "The greatest of these is LOVE."
God has chosen you too, not because you are anything special, or because you are a Lutheran, or because you are more pious than others. God simply chose you because he loves you and he wants you to experience his love in some very meaningful ways, whether that be as a parent, a spouse, a church worker, an encourager, a prayer warrior, a volunteer, a miracle worker, an administrator, a helper.
Earnestly desire these greater gifts of the Spirit so that you may experience the Spirit's love as you give it to others in these ways and as you bild up his, and your family, the church!
Prayer: Lord, that you for choosing me for works of service. Make me ot do them according to your will that I may experience your love at work today. Amen.
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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ: What kind of bull did it need to be in order to be considered worthy of sacrifice? It depends on what type of offering is being made. If it's a "burnt offering" a male without blemish (Lev.1, 3) or "sin offering" (Lev. 4, 3). If it's a "peace offering" it can be a male or female from the herd (Lev. 3, 1). Thanks Jim Rahn
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As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
____________________________________________________________________________________________
SERMON FROM 2/1/15. Share it with someone you think may need to hear it!
http://youtu.be/h1hoZaQuQkk
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DEVOTION: Numbers 3:11-1311 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 12 "Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the people of Israel instead of every firstborn who opens the womb among the people of Israel. The Levites shall be mine, 13 for all the firstborn are mine. On the day that I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I consecrated for my own all the firstborn in Israel, both of man and of beast. They shall be mine: I am the Lord."
People often asked me "What made you decide to become a pastor?" There's all different sorts of ways to answer that, but the most important one that I don't think I ever used but that I probably will use from now on is that God made me do it. He chose me to do it. From eighth grade on I always thought it would be cool to be a pastor. Not that pastors are cool, far from it, they are often the nerdiest dorks there are. But I guess I always thought that I would like to be a pastor. And from reading the passage above I guess you could say that God put that thought in my head because he had chosen me to do it even before I was born.
God didn't choose the Levites because they were the best suited, or because there was the right amount of them at the time, or because they were the best speakers, or because they were better than the other tribes. He just chose them because he wanted them to do it!
I'm certainly not bragging when I say that God chose me. Look at this passage from 1 Corinthians 1:27-28. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are 29 so that no human being[a] might boast in the presence of God.
I am also not saying that pastors are anything special either. They are not more important or more necessary than any other position/ gift in the church. Read these verses from 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And then He goes on to say in chapter 13 that "The greatest of these is LOVE."
God has chosen you too, not because you are anything special, or because you are a Lutheran, or because you are more pious than others. God simply chose you because he loves you and he wants you to experience his love in some very meaningful ways, whether that be as a parent, a spouse, a church worker, an encourager, a prayer warrior, a volunteer, a miracle worker, an administrator, a helper.
Earnestly desire these greater gifts of the Spirit so that you may experience the Spirit's love as you give it to others in these ways and as you bild up his, and your family, the church!
Prayer: Lord, that you for choosing me for works of service. Make me ot do them according to your will that I may experience your love at work today. Amen.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY"S QUIZ: What kind of bull did it need to be in order to be considered worthy of sacrifice? It depends on what type of offering is being made. If it's a "burnt offering" a male without blemish (Lev.1, 3) or "sin offering" (Lev. 4, 3). If it's a "peace offering" it can be a male or female from the herd (Lev. 3, 1). Thanks Jim Rahn
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Which tribe did God choose to be priests forever?
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CALENDAR:
It is always a BLAST!!! For years this event has become known as a great place to get good deals on things and help out our youth program at the same time!!
Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; karate 5:30-7:30; Praise Band practice 6-8
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; karate 5:30-7:30; Praise Band practice 6-8
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Hailey Blechle, 11- Ian Brunson
Ushers- Figura family
Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp 11- Steve and Katie McDowell
Lay readers- Sat- Kathy Fischer 8:30- Amber Vossen; 11- Steve McDowell
Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Hailey Blechle, 11- Ian Brunson
Ushers- Figura family
Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure
Communion Assistants- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve McDowell
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp 11- Steve and Katie McDowell
Lay readers- Sat- Kathy Fischer 8:30- Amber Vossen; 11- Steve McDowell
Sat Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist: Melissa Pedersen
Projectionists: Sat- Tony and Sandra Perricone; Sun 8:30- Zack Hoelscher; 11- Hannah Johnson
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NEWS:
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NEWS:
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO BE LUTHERANS FOR LIFE REPRESENTATIVE FOR ST. JOHN'S
Lutheran for Life is an organization that supports and defends life at ALL STAQES from the moment of conception to the last breath. Every life matters. There is a chapter of LFL in St Charles County of which we re a part. They are in need of someone to be the contact person and liaison from our congregation. Denise Schlesselmann was, but since she is in the Czech Republic she is unable to right now.
All it requires is an email address and a phone number at which you can receive information and then relay that information to our congregation.
They are hosting a breakfast for all of our board members and church contacts on February 21st at Caleco's Bar and Grill in St. Peters. They will be saying thank you as well as sharing many exciting things that we have in the works for this year.
One thing that they are talking about right now is that they have money available for those who are thinking about or are in the process of adoption. It is a great organization with A LOT to offer!
Please let me know if you are interested and I can give you more info.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHOIR NEEDS YOU FOR LENT AND ESPECIALLY HOLY WEEK!!!
The choir is preparing a cantata for Holy Week and Easter. Parts of it will be presented at 3 different services (Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday). It would be wonderful to have some additional voices. If you enjoy singing, please consider joining the choir from now until Easter. You will be blessed by it! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 in the balcony.
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BIBLE STUDY DATE AT HENDERSHOTS CHANGED
Bible study at the Hendershots house will be on February 20 and not the 13th as it says on the calendar.
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ONE MORE FOOD, FAITH, AND FAMILY NIGHT NEXT MONDAY AT 6PM!!
Italian night next Monday! Bring your favorite Italian dish to share. We'd love to see you!! It's a fun time! Please join us!
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STEAK DINNER/AUCTION TICKETS ON SALE!!
Tickets are $25 a piece!! Raffle Tickets for the $500 drawing are also available. 1 ticket for $10 or 11 tickets for $20.
Tickets are $25 a piece!! Raffle Tickets for the $500 drawing are also available. 1 ticket for $10 or 11 tickets for $20.
CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TODAY TO GET YOUR TICKETS IF YOU HAVEN'T PURCHASED THEM YET!
It is always a BLAST!!! For years this event has become known as a great place to get good deals on things and help out our youth program at the same time!!
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NEW ELDER GROUPS HAVE BEEN FORMED
The person assigned to be your elder may have changed!! New lists will be posted asap. If you need to know who your elder is before they are posted, call the church office.
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BLUE ENVELOPES
When using the blue offering envelopes for either the Building fund or the DCE fund, please mark them accordingly. There have been some mix ups recently.
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A NEW ST JOHN'S YELLOW PAGES TO BE PUT TOGETHER
We are attempting to collect your business cards and print them in the monthly newsletter as advertising. It will be free to member businesses. Many times members call and ask if there are members in the congregation that are in a certain business or profession. People would rather do business with a church family member if possible. Bring your cards to the church office asap as we will start this with the March newsletter.
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SPECIAL CONCERT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 6PM!!
The Garms family, a southern gospel music group from Minnesota (I know the two don't go together, but you gotta hear them!!), will be at St. John's on Thursday evening February 19th at 6pm! It is a family of eight with wonderful voices and a tremendous desire to share the love of the Lord in music! Mark your calendars right now to come on out for a night of music!!
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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS ARE IN YOUR CHURCH MAILBOXES!!
Make sure you get them and use them for tax purposes, but also to take stock in how much you gave versus how much you had decided in your heart to give last year!
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YOU CAN BRIGHTEN UP THE SANCTUARY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS!!!
Altar flowers are a wonderful way to share joy at a birthday or anniversary or to honor someone's memory! Altar flowers are $25. Call Marilyn if you'd like to brighten up the church and honor someone you love at the same time! 456-2888!! Or you can sign up on the flower chart in the narthex located on the bulletin board.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
For CLAIRE JOHNSON who is dealing with a large mass on her lung and is having great difficulty breathing.
For ROSETTA JONES who is recovering from a fall and a broken collar bone.
For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with many health problems relating from a stroke.
For DANIELLE MEINE, a senior at WHS, a friend to many kids at St. john's, and a rider on Karin's bus since kindergarten, who has a very serious form of cancer.
For ELTON TEMME, Harold Temme and Lois Frick's brother, who has had many seizures and is dealing with many other health problems.
For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .
For TODD PONDER, former band teacher/director and friend to many at St. John's, who suffered a massive stroke and can't do anything but move his eyes. He is unable to breathe on his own. Here is a link to a fund that was started to help the family as they will have astronomical hospital and rehab bills for a long time to come. At the bottom of the page it also has updates as to his progress. http://www.gofundme.com/hp1ed8?pc=mb_em
For TODD PONDER, former band teacher/director and friend to many at St. John's, who suffered a massive stroke and can't do anything but move his eyes. He is unable to breathe on his own. Here is a link to a fund that was started to help the family as they will have astronomical hospital and rehab bills for a long time to come. At the bottom of the page it also has updates as to his progress. http://www.gofundme.com/hp1ed8?pc=mb_em
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Devotion and News: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
ST. JOHN'S MISSION STATEMENT
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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SERMON FROM 2/1/15. Share it with someone you think may need to hear it!
http://youtu.be/h1hoZaQuQkk
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DEVOTION: Leviticus 8:14-17English Standard Version (ESV)
14 Then he brought the bull of the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the bull of the sin offering. 15 And he[a] killed it, and Moses took the blood, and with his finger put it on the horns of the altar around it and purified the altar and poured out the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it to make atonement for it. 16 And he took all the fat that was on the entrails and the long lobe of the liver and the two kidneys with their fat, and Moses burned them on the altar. 17 But the bull and its skin and its flesh and its dung he burned up with fire outside the camp, as the Lord commanded Moses.
As you read this it may seem like just another one of those boring Leviticus readings about laws and directions and all of that stuff, but there is a lot more to it. In this passage we see that blood must be shed and "poured out" for sins. Sin can never go without being atoned (paid) for. So this was a sin offering for the sins off the priests. Notice that the body of the bull was to be taken outside the temple and burned up, but all of the blood was used as the atonement. Remind you of anyone?
Jesus' blood was shed, poured out for us! it was shed to make atonement (payment) for our sins. After his blood was shed and he died, his body was taken off the cross and buried outside the city in a new tomb in which no one had every been laid. Yet, unlike that blood of bulls and lambs, which were imperfect and would not last, His blood was perfect, the perfect atonement, the perfect sin offering for us and for all mankind. And unlike those thousands of bulls and lambs that were burned up. He rose from the dead. He came out of the grave! He's alive!
Today remember the perfect sacrifice that Jesus made for you! Remember his blood poured out for you. Remember his ultimate love for you!
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, thank you for pouring out your blood for me so that I can live forever with you. Amen.
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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ:
What is an ephod? An ephod is a sleeveless vestment worn by the high priest. Sometimes the word refers to an otherwise
unidentified object of worship. Detailed description is in Exodus 28 beginning in verse 6. Very beautiful, being
made with gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn finely twisted linen, the work of a skilled craftsman.
Two onyx stones engraved with sons of Israel in the order of birth, 6 on each as a gem cutter engraves a seal.
Mount the stones in gold filigree settings and fasten on to the shoulder pieces of the ephod. Aaron is to bear
names on his shoulders as a memorial before the Lord. Make gold filigree settings and two braided chains of
pure gold, like a rope, and attach the chains to the settings. Thanks Dianne!
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What kind of bull did it need to be in order to be considered worthy of sacrifice?
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CALENDAR:
REVISED EDITION: Devotion and News: Monday, February 2, 2015
ST. JOHN'S MISSION STATEMENT
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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DEVOTION:
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud has settled upon it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Exodus 40:34-35
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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ:
What was the sin that Moses committed that kept him from entering the Promised Land? He struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God had commanded.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is an ephod?
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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DEVOTION:
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud has settled upon it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Exodus 40:34-35
It must've been quite a sight to behold. As soon as the tabernacle, the Tent of meeting, was finished the glory off the Lord, in the form of a very thick cloud, settled upon it so that no one could enter it, not even Moses. What glory!
Moses and the Israelites built that tabernacle. It took a lot of work. it took a lot of man hours, time, money, and planning. Yet, still after it was all said and done, it was God's place. It was HIS, and no one is allowed to enter it without HIS permission. Even though they had carried out all the plans, even though they had spent all that time weaving the curtains and the robes for the priests, even though they had spent hours sawing and chiseling out the wood, even though they had hammered out the silver and gold, even though they were to set it all up with their own sweat and their own splintered hands IT WAS GOD'S!!
And so it is with you today. Even though you are the one dealing with all the struggles that this body seems to provide, and even though you seem to be the one taking care of your body, and even though you seem to be the one who wakes up to the alarm and goes about your daily life, your work, your school, your family, your home, IT IS GOD'S!!!
That's right!! Your body is not your own! It is God's body! He created it! He redeemed it! He sustains it! He gives it breath!! He gives it life! You were bought with a price! Therefore honor God with your body! And your body is a temple of the HOLY SPIRIT! The Holy Spirit is in you!
So what should you do? Take care of your body! Honor God with your body. Surrender your body to Jesus! Treat your body as the temple of God that it is, and only use it according to His will. Then, in your times of weakness, when you sin, do not linger in it. Do not stay in it! Repent! Then realize that God has redeemed your body to be His own for all eternity. He paid for you by His Son's death on the cross. Your body is His and he loves it. He loves you!
Let us pray: Lord, remind me daily that my body is yours. My heart, my soul, my gut, my legs, arms, eyes, ears, and all my senses, are all yours. Make me treat them as such. Amen.
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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ:
What was the sin that Moses committed that kept him from entering the Promised Land? He struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God had commanded.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is an ephod?
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CALENDAR:
Devotion and News: Monday, February 2, 2015
ST. JOHN'S MISSION STATEMENT
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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DEVOTION:
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud has settled upon it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Exodus 40:34-35
As the body of Christ, we strive to make disciples of all, focusing on the next generation, through growing...
UP in God's Word and Sacrament
OUT into the community by caring for physical and spiritual need
TOGETHER in fellowship to build lasting relationships in Christ
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DEVOTION:
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud has settled upon it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Exodus 40:34-35
It must've been quite a sight to behold. As soon as the tabernacle, the Tent of meeting, was finished the glory off the Lord, in the form of a very thick cloud, settled upon it so that no one could enter it, not even Moses. What glory!
Moses and the Israelites built that tabernacle. It took a lot of work. it took a lot of man hours, time, money, and planning. Yet, still after it was all said and done, it was God's place. It was HIS, and no one is allowed to enter it without HIS permission. Even though they had carried out all the plans, even though they had spent all that time weaving the curtains and the robes for the priests, even though they had spent hours sawing and chiseling out the wood, even though they had hammered out the silver and gold, even though they were to set it all up with their own sweat and their own splintered hands IT WAS GOD'S!!
And so it is with you today. Even though you are the one dealing with all the struggles that this body seems to provide, and even though you seem to be the one taking care of your body, and even though you seem to be the one who wakes up to the alarm and goes about your daily life, your work, your school, your family, your home, IT IS GOD'S!!!
That's right!! Your body is not your own! It is God's body! He created it! He redeemed it! He sustains it! He gives it breath!! He gives it life! You were bought with a price! Therefore honor God with your body! And your body is a temple of the HOLY SPIRIT! The Holy Spirit is in you!
So what should you do? Take care of your body! Honor God with your body. Surrender your body to Jesus! Treat your body as the temple of God that it is, and only use it according to His will. Then, in your times of weakness, when you sin, do not linger in it. Do not stay in it! Repent! Then realize that God has redeemed your body to be His own for all eternity. He paid for you by His Son's death on the cross. Your body is His and he loves it. He loves you!
Let us pray: Lord, remind me daily that my body is yours. My heart, my soul, my gut, my legs, arms, eyes, ears, and all my senses, are all yours. Make me treat them as such. Amen.
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YESTERDAY"S QUIZ:
What was the sin that Moses committed that kept him from entering the Promised Land? He struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God had commanded.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is an ephod?
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CALENDAR:
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