St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

Melissa Pedersen (our organist) has accepted a call to Fort Dodge, Iowa to teach

Please rejoice with Melissa that the Lord has granted this call to Melissa to be a teacher in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She has been awaiting this call for a long time.

She will be with us to play organ till the end of July.

If anyone knows of an available organist that would be able to play for our 8:30 worship please reply and give me some contact information!

Thank you and God bless your day!
Pastor

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

DEVOTION: Sometimes you just have to let God's Word speak for itself. Anything I would add to today's reading would lessen it. So here it is. Enjoy being reminded of the majesty and omniscience of the Lord!

Psalm 139 English Standard Version (ESV)

Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

139 O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
²You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
    you discern my thoughts from afar.
³You search out my path and my lying down
    and are acquainted with all my ways.
⁴Even before a word is on my tongue,
    behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
⁵You hem me in, behind and before,
    and lay your hand upon me.
⁶Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
    it is high; I cannot attain it.

⁷Where shall I go from your Spirit?
    Or where shall I flee from your presence?
⁸If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
    If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
⁹If I take the wings of the morning
    and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
¹⁰even there your hand shall lead me,
    and your right hand shall hold me.
¹¹If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me,
    and the light about me be night,"
¹²even the darkness is not dark to you;
    the night is bright as the day,
    for darkness is as light with you.

¹³For you formed my inward parts;
    you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
¹⁴I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.^[a]
Wonderful are your works;
    my soul knows it very well.
¹⁵My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
    intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
¹⁶Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
    the days that were formed for me,
    when as yet there was none of them.

17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
    How vast is the sum of them!
18 If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
    I awake, and I am still with you.
 
Prayer:  Lord God, bless me to see and acknowledge your power and control in my life more and more each day.  Amen. 
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:      Who was the disciple that took the place of Judas? Matthias
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the disciple that Jesus found sitting under a tree?
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Praise Band 6pm; Choir 7pm
Thurs- NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Breakfast 6:30am; Worship 7am; Alzheimer's Caregivers support group 1pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5
Sun- Mother's Day; Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Patrick Schaumberg; 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers- 8:30- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean up- Joanne Hachtel
Communion Assistants- Sat- Rich Talbert; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Doug and Ruth Walters; 11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Lay readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Christy Winn  11- Kailyn Blechle
Organist: Melissa Pedersen

Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann; 8:30- Schaumbergs; 11am- ??????

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NEWS:

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS THIS THURSDAY!!! Start your day off right! Join us!

Breakfast- 6:30am

Prayer service- 7am

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NURSERY HELPERS NEEDED FOR ONCE A MONTH DURING WORSHIP

Do you like little children? Do you like to hold babies? Do you want to help out our many young families that are joining church? Here's your chance!

We currently need just one more person to have enough for each person on our list to work once a month during our 11am service.

We could use two or three more for the 8:30 service!!

You don't have to be a mom to do this. You just have to love kids and be able to take care of them for an hour on Sunday morning.

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MEN'S BREAKFAST SATURDAY AT 8AM!

Menu: Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, fruit!

We will conclude our study of the separation of church and state.

Please RSVP so I know how many are coming!!

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PASTOR IS BIKING ACROSS MISSOURI JUNE 21-26!

As much as I need to get in shape, this is more to raise money for www.leadachild.org. If you'd like to donate to this most worthy cause, go to the website, click on the donate button, find the space that says "Lead a Child Bible club, enter your amount and enter my name. Then you can pay by check, e-check, or credit/debit card.

Thank you for your support!

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CALLING ALL BAKERS!!!
If you have never been involved in one of our church activities (and even if you have), here is a new challenge for you!! There will be a cake/dessert booth at the carnival on September 12! The carnival will be open from 11am until dusk! Donations of baked good and workers to man the booth will be needed!! Desserts needing refrigeration cannot be accepted. Work shifts will be for two hours beginning at 10am and will go till closing time. To eliminate many, many phone calls, a sign up sheet has been placed on the narthex where you can volunteer!!

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LITTLE LAMBS IS ENROLLING NOW FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR!!

Only a few spaces left! Get those registrations in today!! Get your registration forms from the preschool or from the church office.

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DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD? ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register online and have it swiped each time you shop.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!! OUR FIRST ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 2015!!!
We are looking for ideas for carnival games and also donations of carnival game prizes for the vent. Please donate prizes into the cardboard box in the narthex. Also, if any one has an idea for a carnival game, or a game itself they would like to donate please contact Joanna Hoelscher at 636-485-0635 or Karla Christophene at 314-397-1375.

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For LIL WINTER as she has moved to DePaul Rehab hospital. She is recovering from having part of her colon removed. .

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT who will be going home Friday after a short stay at Delmar Gardens. .

For JANE KESSEL (Freddie's wife) as she continues to recover from congestive heart troubles.

For DAVE KOHRS who has stopped receiving chemo treatments and has placed himself on hospice care.

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is spending some time in Delmar Gardens for rehab.

For OUR CONGREGATION AS WE SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR BUILDING PROGRAM!!

For OUR DCE INTERN, KELSEY OVERBECK, that the Lord moves a congregation in need of her abilities to call her into full time DCE ministry.

For DAVE TINNIN'S MOM, JANE, as she continues to recover from several strokes and seizures.

For WILMA WEIGLE as she is having a lot of difficulty with congestion and possible pneumonia. .

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she continues to work hard to bring the people of the Czech Republic to Christ. .

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Monday, May 4, 2015

DEVOTION: "I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." Psalm 122:1

Yesterday, I was at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN to see my nephew Isaac confirm his faith! It was wonderful to be in worship yesterday, to see church full of people, to worship with all of my family, to sing familiar hymns and songs in an unfamiliar place, to hear God's Word, and to even hear a former classmate of mine preach God's Word to us all. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!"

Last Sunday I was able to see my own daughter along with seven other kids that I have watched grow up confirm their faith. I was able to hear them talk about what their faith means to them and how great God is to them. I was able to worship with many of my brothers and sisters in Christ here in Warrenton, sing some great hymns, and receive the Lord's Supper.

While these were two extra special worship services in the last two weeks, every Sunday is special. It is special because we get to go to the house of the Lord! We get to worship a God who loves us so much that he sent his only Son to die for us. We get to worship with many other people who love us. We get to receive Christ in His Word and Sacraments. In summary, we get JESUS!

If you've been neglecting worship lately, and by the looks of things many of you have been, I urge you to consider why you've been neglecting it, repent of it, and turn back to God so that you can be glad along with all of your brothers that you can go to the house of the Lord!

Prayer: Make us to rejoice that we get to go to the house of the Lord! Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:     How did Herod die after he failed to give glory to God in the book of Acts? The people were treating him like a god, and instead of giving glory to God, he kept the glory for himself. God struck him with worms and he died.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the disciple that took the place of Judas?
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CALENDAR:
Mon- Family Night 5:30 (Cinco De Mayo Night!)
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15
Wed- Praise Band 6pm; Choir 7pm
Thurs- NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Breakfast 6:30am; Worship 7am; Alzheimer's Caregivers support group 1pm
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Worship 5
Sun- Mother's Day; Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- Patrick Schaumberg; 11- Jacob Winn
Ushers- 8:30- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean up- Joanne Hachtel
Communion Assistants- Sat- Rich Talbert; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Doug and Ruth Walters; 11- Steve and Sandy Robine
Lay readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Christy Winn  11- Kailyn Blechle
Organist: Melissa Pedersen

Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: Sat- Pam Bueltmann; 8:30- Schaumbergs; 11am- ??????

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NEWS:

FAMILY NIGHT TONIGHT 5:30-7pm!!

Many of us are bringing Mexican food for Quatro De Mayo! Seasoned ground beef and tortillas with fixins for tacos will be there!

Whatever you'd like to bring would be great! Just come and enjoy good food and fellowship!!

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NURSERY HELPERS NEEDED FOR ONCE A MONTH DURING WORSHIP

Do you like little children? Do you like to hold babies? Do you want to help out our many young families that are joining church? Here's your chance!

We currently need just one more person to have enough for each person on our list to work once a month during our 11am service.

We could use two or three more for the 8:30 service!!

You don't have to be a mom to do this. You just have to love kids and be able to take care of them for an hour on Sunday morning.

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MEN'S BREAKFAST SATURDAY AT 8AM!

Menu: Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, fruit!

We will conclude our study of the separation of church and state.

Please RSVP so I know how many are coming!!

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WORKED OR PARTICIPATED IN THE TAILGATE SALE/VENDOR FAIR/ BAKE SALE/LUNCHEON THIS PAST SATURDAY!

Even though attendance was low it was still a beautiful day and money was still raised for ministry!

QUILT RAFFLE WAS WON BY JODI BALDWIN!!! Congratulations Jodi!

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS THIS THURSDAY!!! Start your day off right! Join us!

Breakfast- 6:30am

Prayer service- 7am

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PASTOR IS BIKING ACROSS MISSOURI JUNE 21-26!

Thank you for your support!

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LITTLE LAMBS IS ENROLLING NOW FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR!!

Only a few spaces left! Get those registrations in today!! Get your registration forms from the preschool or from the church office.

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DID YOU HAVE FUN WITH THE TRAVELING FELLOWWSHIP GROUP AT THEIR LAST EVENT?

Well the next trip is already in the works! They will be taking a trip to Rocheport and Arrow Rock, MO on August 22!! They will have dinner at the J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock and then enjoy the play "Driving Miss Daisy" at the Lyceum Theater. Cost will be determined by number of people going. It should run between $60 and $70 per person. Sign up soon as there seems to be a lot of interest.

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!!

Stephen Ministry Leadership Training will be held April 12-18, 2015 in St. Louis at a hotel near the airport. If anyone is interested in being part of this ministry, and wants more details, call Joanne Hachtel, 636-745-8711.

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FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP SHEET NEEDS TO GET FILLED UP!!! We have no one signed up till May 16!! Please sign up!
May 10- Ava Campbell w/ help from Gary and Teresa Scott

May 17-

May 24-

May 31-

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ST. JOHN'S YELLOW PAGES
If you didn't get your business card in this month's newsletter get them in to the office for the April newsletter!! This advertising is free to members. Many times members call and ask if there are members who are in a certain business or profession. People would always rather do business with fellow church members when they can.
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DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD? ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register online and have it swiped each time you shop.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!! OUR FIRST ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 2015!!!
We are looking for ideas for carnival games and also donations of carnival game prizes for the vent. Please donate prizes into the cardboard box in the narthex. Also, if any one has an idea for a carnival game, or a game itself they would like to donate please contact Joanna Hoelscher at 636-485-0635 or Karla Christophene at 314-397-1375.

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PRAYER REQUESTS:

For LIL WINTER as she recovers from having part of her colon removed due to infection.

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT who is recovering at Delmar Gardens after falling and breaking her leg right below the hip socket. .

For JANE KESSEL (Freddie's wife) as she continues to recover from congestive heart troubles.

For CAROL KOHRS who is recovering at home from an infection.

For DANIELLE MEINE who is recovering from chemo treatment.

For DAVE KOHRS who has stopped receiving chemo treatments and has placed himself on hospice care.

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is spending some time in Delmar Gardens for rehab.

For OUR CONGREGATION AS WE SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR BUILDING PROGRAM!!

For OUR DCE INTERN, KELSEY OVERBECK, that the Lord moves a congregation in need of her abilities to call her into full time DCE ministry.

Denise Schlesselmann: Apríl newsletter

Hello all,

As you can see I'm a little late with this month's newsletter. Time got away from me but thanks to my speedy team of editors I am able to send this quite close to the end of April. Enjoy your day.

Denise

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wuxzozsjdiykp2r/april%20newsletter.pdf?dl=0

Concordia Publishing House Releases Ebook Edition of the Lutheran Service Book

If you've ever wanted the hymnal on your ebook or ipad, or even your phone, here's your chance!!!

Concordia Publishing House Releases Ebook Edition of the Lutheran Service Book
Saint Louis, MO—

From Sunday worship to the office or during travels around the world, it is easier than ever to take the hymnal with you wherever you go. Concordia Publishing House is pleased to announce that Lutheran Service Book is now available for Kindle and Apple ereaders.
"Lutheran Service Book isn't just for Sunday mornings," said Dr. Bruce G. Kintz, President and CEO of CPH. "It is a rich compilation of the very best Christ-centered psalms, hymns, prayers, and more. This ebook edition makes it easy to use any day of the week, wherever you may be."
The Lutheran Service Book, Ebook Edition contains all of the contents of the printed Pew Edition with the convenience of your tablet or ebook reader. Features include:

Five Divine Services
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Matins
Vespers
Luther's Small Catechism
636 hymns, songs, and canticles

Additionally, the ebook edition provides links to each hymn in the table of contents and indexes, as well as links back to the table of contents from each hymn for easy navigation. The lectionaries provide internet links for each Bible reference.
Order Lutheran Service Book, Ebook Edition now at Amazon.com or iTunes. To learn more, visit cph.org/ehymnal or contact Lindsey Martie, CPH Public Relations, by phone at 314-268-1303, or by email at Lindsey.Martie@cph.org.
About Concordia Publishing House
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For 145 years, CPH has provided individuals, churches, and schools with products that are faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. From books and Bibles to church supplies, curriculum, and software, CPH offers more than 8,000 products to support the proclamation of the Gospel worldwide. Visit CPH online at cph.org.

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

DEVOTION: Ascribe to the Lord, O mighty one, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. Psalm 29:1

When something good happens in your life to whom do you give credit? When something bad happens in your life or in the life of someone you love who do you blame?

We like to blame God, or at least ask the question "Why is God allowing this to happen?" But do we really ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name?

Here's a list of things for which to give God glory this morning:
You woke up
You're breathing
You had the opportunity to have breakfast
You had a car to drive to work
You had a job
You have a family
You have a church
You have a church family that loves you
You have a home
You have nice clothes to wear
The sun is shining
The birds are singing
There is clean air to breathe
There is clean water to drink
ETC.
This list is endless

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS JESUS!!!!! If all the rest of the above list was taken away, you would still have Jesus! And in the end he is all you will have and all you will need! He will take you from this life to life eternal. He will take you to perfect peace!

So instead of blaming God every time something goes wrong when it is really your fault or the fault of sin in the world, ascribe to him the glory due his name! He is above and beyond all other needs. He is really our first and foremost and only need! Rejoice in that today! Worship him in the splendor of his holiness!!

Prayer: Lord God, make me to give you the glory today! Amen.
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:     What was Luke's regular day job? a doctor/physician
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TODAY'S QUIZ: How did Herod die after he failed to give glory to God in the book of Acts?
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CALENDAR:
Sat- Vendor Fair/Tailgate Sale/ Luncheon 7am-2pm;Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold; 11- Sophie Tinnin
Ushers- 8:30- Scott and Alex Heitgerd and Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Jim Rahn; 11- Dave Winter

Greeters- 8:30- Don and Wanda Turnure; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Tim Linke 11- Randy Sweet
Organist: Melissa Pedersen

Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Projectionists: No projectionists this weekend

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NEWS:

TAILGATE SALE/VENDOR FAIR/ BAKE SALE/LUNCHEON IS THIS SATURDAY FROM 7am-2pm!!!!

There are still plenty of spaces available both inside and outside!!

Vendor booths inside are $25 a space

Tailgate Spaces are $10 for two parking spots

A Space under the pavilion is available for $20 or the whole pavilion for $75!

Call the church office to reserve your space!! 456-2888

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QUILT RAFFLE

The quilt is hanging in the church basement and will be awarded to some lucky person at 1pm on Saturday, May 2!! You may purchase tickets from a quilter or from the church office. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5!!

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOOD LIST IS ALL FILLED UP!

Thank you to all who signed up to donate food for this very worthy event! Please bring your items as close to May 6 as possible for maximum freshness!!

AND DON'T FORGET TO SHOW UP AT 6:30am on MAY 7 FOR OUR PRAYER BREAKFAST!!!

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MORE ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS AND LAY READERS NEEDED!!!

There is a need for some more ALTAR GUILD members especially cleaning up after the late service on communion Sundays

There is also a need for some more LAY READERS for all of our services but especially the Saturday service and 11am service on Sunday.

If you feel as though you could help your congregation in either of these ways, please reply to this email and we'll give you any training you need and put you on the schedule!

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PASTOR IS BIKING ACROSS MISSOURI JUNE 21-26!

Thank you for your support!

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LITTLE LAMBS IS ENROLLING NOW FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR!!

Only a few spaces left! Get those registrations in today!! Get your registration forms from the preschool or from the church office.

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DID YOU HAVE FUN WITH THE TRAVELING FELLOWWSHIP GROUP AT THEIR LAST EVENT?

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!!

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FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SIGN UP SHEET NEEDS TO GET FILLED UP!!! We have no one signed up till May 16!! Please sign up!
Apr. 26- Gary and Joanna Hoelscher

May 3- Rich and Lois Boeger

May 10- Ava Campbell w/ help from Gary and Teresa Scott

May 17-

May 24-

May 31-

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For JOHN HACHTEL as he recovers from a very minor "mini" stroke. He is at home, doing well, and is not having any symptoms.

For LIL WINTER as she recovers from having part of her colon removed due to infection.

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT who is recovering at Delmar Gardens after falling and breaking her leg right below the hip socket. .

For JANE KESSEL (Freddie's wife) who is hospitalized with possible after a fall. She is hospitalized because of continued shortness of breath.

For CAROL KOHRS who is recovering at home from an infection.

For DANIELLE MEINE who is home from the hospital recovering from chemo treatment.

For DAVE KOHRS who has stopped receiving chemo treatments and has placed himself on hospice care.

For BONNIE FRENZIA who is spending some time in Delmar Gardens for rehab.

For OUR CONGREGATION AS WE SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR BUILDING PROGRAM!!

For OUR DCE INTERN, KELSEY OVERBECK, that the Lord moves a congregation in need of her abilities to call her into full time DCE ministry.

Two new programs from MO rides: Carpool and Driving Retirement

Below is a news release from Deanna Dothage who is the Mobility coordinator for the Boonslick Regoinal Planning Commission.

CARPOOL
Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is pleased to announce the MO RIDES Carpool Program. Visit MO RIDES website, www.morides.org/carpool. MO RIDES serves Franklin, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles and Warren Counties.
To utilize the carpool service, a person will need to provide us with their information to be matched with other carpoolers. When MO RIDES finds a match with similar starting points and destinations, the rider/driver will be contacted for permission to be connected with the other potential carpooler(s). Register with MO RIDES for FREE carpool service by completing your carpool profile either online or by filling in our carpool form. You will then be included in a data base pending a match with another carpooler. You do not have to own a car to participate. We will strive to find non drivers rides with owner/drivers, as well as owner/drivers with owner/drivers.
If you do not have access to MO RIDES website, you may email ddothage@boonslick.org or call 636-359-4656 and a form will be provided for you to complete. You will also need to Mail a RECORD CHECK that you obtain from the Sheriff's Department in the county of your residence to Deana Tucker Dothage, MO RIDES, PO Box 429, Warrenton, MO 63383.

DRIVING RETIREMENT
Click on the DRIVING RETIREMENT LINK www.morides.org/driving-retirement/ This new page provides information to consider when one must retire from driving. Most people adapt well to driving retirement and are satisfied with their decision within months of stopping, especially if they have planned ahead for the change. Make MO RIDES a part of your plan.
 This mobility management program is funded by: New Freedom Grant (FTA-5317) from the Missouri Department of Transportation
 Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council under provisions of PL 106-402, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
Submitted by,
Deana Tucker Dothage, Mobility Coordinator
Boonslick Regional Planning Commission

National Day of Prayer Flyer for sharing!

Attached is a flyer for the National Day of Prayer to share with all of your friends, ne4ighbors and family!! Remember it is next Thursday beginning with breakfast at 6:30am and worship at 7am!!

Thanks for spreading the word!!

Peace,

Sandy

From Linda Callies re: Vendor's Fair

Would you please forward this message to your mailing list.

Attention Ladies Aid members: Please remember to bring your desserts for the luncheon on Friday or very early on Sat. so we can prepare the individual servings.

Congregation: As in previous years we are asking for food donations to the bake table for the Vendor's Fair. Cookies should be packed on a disposable plate in servings of 6 or 12. The money we earn goes to local, state, national & international missions. Please help us to do our share for these worth causes.

We thank all who have participated over the years. We couldn't do it without your help.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

DEVOTION: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord, my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 94:1

Have you ever noticed how beautiful and big our church sanctuary is? The big huge cross towers over the wonderful altar that so often holds Christ's body and blood. The beautiful stained glass windows let in just enough light to show God's glory and power. Even the pews and their cushions welcome weary souls to come and listen to God's sweet word of grace and rest.

When we gather together there is even more beauty to behold. As our choir sings sweet melodies and harmonies we carried up to heaven for just a moment as their voices join the angels and saints in heaven. Then the congregation joins together to sing great hymns full of God's Word in praise back to Him for what he has done for us. Our ears are filled with God's Word both of law to chastise us for our sins and healing Gospel to fill our souls with rest in God's grace. Then we get to go up to the altar to receive nothing less than the real and true body and blood of Christ, but even on the way up we pass the baptismal font to remind us that we are washed and cleansed in and through it by the water and the Word. As we hear the benediction we are reminded that the God who loves us is always with us and will never leave us or forsake us.

I could go on and on. The question I constantly have is why would anyone want to keep himself or herself from such beauty, wonder and majesty? Why would someone choose another hour of sleep over true rest in God's Word and sacraments? Could it be that the sin in that person's life is having its way with him or her? Could it be that the world is pulling the wool over people's eyes and telling them that what the world has is more beautiful and enticing than what God Almighty has for them? Say it ain't so. Yet it is. And people are falling for it hook, line, and sinker. There's nothing that makes me more sad and discouraged than when people are neglecting worship.

Every time I go upstairs to the sanctuary I have to pause for just a moment, because I am always brought to the realization that I am in God's courts, in his dwelling place. I am truly brought to the realization that I am in his midst!

My prayer is that if you are neglecting God's holy house, you will realize what you are missing and get back into it. That you will put all the other stuff aside and take time to come into the real presence of Almighty God! Give up your selfishness, your bitterness, your tiredness, your busyness, your schedules, and everything else that is hindering you and come into the presence of God once again that he may refresh you and give you the grace you need to make it through your life.

Let us pray: Lord, make us to come into your courts with thanksgiving and praise so that you may fill us with what we need. Amen.

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What was Thomas also called? (Hint: It's not the doubter or Doubting Thomas) Didymus (or the Twin) Good job Dianne and Sandy!
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What was Luke's regular day job?
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CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilting 9-2; NO Bible study

Wed- Praise band practice 5:30; Choir practice 7
Sat- Vendor Fair/Tailgate Sale/ Luncheon 7am-2pm;Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold; 11- Sophie Tinnin
Ushers- 8:30- Scott and Alex Heitgerd and Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Jim Rahn; 11- Dave Winter