Sermon from 10/18/15

Listen and Watch it yourself and then share it with someone who needs to hear about the good news of Jesus!
 
https://youtu.be/Z9cxqjge5Ow 

Sermon from 10/11/15

 Watch, listen, share!

https://youtu.be/LuhuNGM_sgI

Daily Email: Tuesday, October 20, 2015

DEVOTION:  Revelation 14:6-7

⁶ Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. ⁷ And he said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water."

 

An eternal Gospel.  What a sweet sound that is!  It is not a temporary Gospel.  It is not a Gospel that only lasts until the next time you mess up.  It is not a Gospel that has an expiration date and then has to be repeated.  It is an ETERNAL GOSPEL!

 

It's also a very clear Gospel that so many well meaning people like to complicate or try to over explain.  It is so simple that a preschooler who can barely speak can understand and even explain it. 

 

Simply put: it is that God loved the world so much that he sent his Son, Jesus to live a perfect life, suffer, die, and rise again for us and in our place. Through this suffering, death, and resurrection we are free from sin and death and free to live forever with Christ! 

 

That's it!  There is nothing we have to do or can do!  Praise the Lord!  Thanks be to God!  To God be the glory!

 

Therefore, fear God and give Him glory!  Salvation is His!  His judgment is coming and because of Jesus' death and resurrection for you, you will survive the judgment and live forever with him! 

 

When you get down and depressed about this earth, think about that ETERNAL GOSPEL scene in paradise!  Hear, in your mind, the angels proclaiming that eternal Gospel!!  Hear it as it is proclaimed week in and week out in worship!  And hear it as you proclaim it for others!

 

Prayer: Make us to live in this ETERNAL GOSPEL the angels proclaim to us.  Amen.

 

 

 

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CALENDAR:

Tues- National Youth Gathering Registration Deadline (Get your registration forms filled out, signed, and turned in!); Council meeting 7p

Wed- Ladies Aid noon; choir

Thurs- no school in Warrenton; karate 6:15-7:45

Fri-  no school in Warrenton; Newsletter assembly 9am

Sat-  Worship 5; Hayride and Bonfire at Heitgerds 6-10pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Lydia Miller; 11- Hannah Johnson
Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Dave and Linda Callies; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski 8:30- Roy Bohning 11- Steve Robine
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Organist-  Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat. Perricone, 8:30- Terry McKenzie, 11- Jack Bunge
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!

COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT AT 7pm!!

All boards and committees should have their budget proposals ready to be submitted. 

_________________________________________________________________________________________

HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE AT HEITGERD HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 6-10pm!!

We need people to sign up to bring chili and desserts and to help set up and clean up.  Call the church office or sign up on the sheet that is on the counter in the narthex.

 

WE WANT EVERYONE TO COME!!  Please make plans to do so!!  It's always a fun time to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better! 

 

Soda and water will be provided!  You can bring your own adult beverages (beer, wine, etc.) if you'd like. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "MARRIAGE AND FAMILY:  THE LUTHERAN DIFFERENCE"! 

Do you want to have a clearer definition of marriage according to God's Word?

 

Do you want to be able to explain your views on marriage and family when you get into discussions about it and when you want to teach your kids?

 

Do you want to strengthen your own marriage and family?

 

THEN COME TO BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:45!!!!!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!  

The drawing was not held at the carnival to give people more time to purchase more tickets.  You may purchase tickets from any quilter or from the church office throughout the week.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR $5 a BOX!!  

Once they're gone, that's it.  There won't be another order when they run out!  Get them today!  They're in the basement and you can give money to whoever is in the office. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE ORDER SCRIP !!!!! 

A NEW AND EASY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!!! 

 

The order forms are on the table in the narthex!  Just about every store that you can think of is on the list!  Use the cards just like you would use a debit/credit card and help St. John's make  A LOT of money!

Place your order, along with your check, made payable to St. Johns, in the "Bob the Builder" box. 

  
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! !

Many children in our community are very poor.  They are able to get some of their meals at school during the week, but often go hungry on weekends.  Operation backpack is a way that our community has decided to help these kids. 
 
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item.  At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school.  The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.   

Throughout the month of October we will be collecting canned veggies. All size cans and even individual portions will be accepted.  The fruit will be delivered to the schools November 1.   We will have a box in the narthex for deposits.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
UNMARKED BLUE ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GOING TO THE BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM
If you'd like it to go to the DCE fund you need to mark it for that!  Please make sure you mark the ENVELOPE clearly for the DCE PROGRAM!
________________________________________________________________________________________
DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD?  ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register it online www.krogercommunityrewards.com and have it swiped each time you shop to earn money for Little Lambs. 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYERS:

For DIANNE HANCE who is recovering from surgery to have a trachea tube and a feeding tube installed on her.

 

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering from heart valve replacement surgery and had a setback on Friday but is doing better now.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he has cornea transplant surgery on Wednesday.

 

For DON PANHORST who is recovering from his first two chemo treatments.   

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in the Czech Republic to continue her mission work.

 

For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are BOTH on hospice care.

 

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.  

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Daily Email: Monday, October 19, 2015

DEVOTION  Psalm 46

God Is Our Fortress

To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.^[a] A Song.

46 God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present^[b] help in trouble.
² Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
³ though its waters roar and foam,
    though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

⁴ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
    the holy habitation of the Most High.
⁵ God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
    God will help her when morning dawns.
⁶ The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
    he utters his voice, the earth melts.
⁷ The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

⁸ Come, behold the works of the Lord,
    how he has brought desolations on the earth.
⁹ He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
    he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
    he burns the chariots with fire.
¹⁰ "Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!"
¹¹ The Lord of hosts is with us;
    the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 

 

What a great comfort today!  As things continually go wrong on this earth, and nations war and rage against each other.  As government becomes more corrupt, as people all around us fail us, and as we fail ourselves over and over again, we have a fortress to run to. We have a God who isn't fighting against us but has fought for us and won!  He has already conquered sin, death, the devil, and hell. 

 

Have you been running to God as your fortress?  Maybe you're hanging out in the wind and being tossed around by it.  Maybe the enemy is hitting you with everything he's got.  Maybe it even feels like he's winning. 

 

Do you feel as though temptation is getting the better of you?  Do you feel like your friends aren't really acting like your friends?  Is your body failing you and causing you great grief?  Does your faith feel dull and asleep, even dead? 

 

RUN TO YOUR FORTRESS!!  RUN TO JESUS!  He is your shield and great reward!  He is your maker and redeemer.  Run to him and hold on to him!  Don't let go of him.  Run to him in worship!  Run to him in prayer!  Run to him as you go to your pastor and talk to him about your troubles.  Your pastor is God's representative, God's mouth, to tell you what you need to hear and to comfort you with his grace.  Run to him as you share in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ.  They, along with you, are the body of Christ. 

 

Run to Christ where you are guaranteed safety, security, and peace!  Run to Christ where your sins are forgiven, your faith is strengthened, your conscience is cleared, and your love is renewed.  he is an EVER PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE!!  Run to Jesus today! 

 

Let us pray: Lord God,  help me to remember daily that you are my fortress.  Amen.

______________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Mon- confirmation 5-6:15; Family Night 6

Tues- National Youth Gathering Registration Deadline (Get your registration forms filled out, signed, and turned in!); Council meeting 7pm

Wed- Ladies Aid noon; choir 7

Thurs- no school in Warrenton; karate 6:15-7:45

Fri-  Newsletter assembly 9am

Sat-  Worship 5; Hayride and Bonfire at Heitgerds 6-10pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Lydia Miller; 11- ?????  (Need someone to take Gus's place)
Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Altar- Set up- Lucille Luebke; Clean up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Communion Assistants- Sat- John Hachtel; 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Dave and Linda Callies; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski 8:30- Roy Bohning 11- Steve Robine
Sat. Pianist- Kathy Barrow
Organist-  Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat. Perricone, 8:30- Terry McKenzie, 11- Jack Bunge
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!

 

TONIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT!!  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL POTATO BAR!!

Just bring a dessert of salad to share.     

Some of the toppings have already been spoken for including: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives.
 
We could still use broccoli, and chili if you'd like to bring it.  Please let me know if you are.  
  
Also, we need some salads and desserts to round out the meal.  Let me know you are bringing those as well.  
 

See you then!!!

______________________________________________________________________________________________

COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY AT 7pm!!

All boards and committees should have their budget proposals ready to be submitted. 

_________________________________________________________________________________________

HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE AT HEITGERD HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 6-10pm!!

We need people to sign up to bring chili and desserts and to help set up and clean up.  Call the church office or sign up on the sheet that is on the counter in the narthex.

 

WE WANT EVERYONE TO COME!!  Please make plans to do so!!  It's always a fun time to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better! 

 

Soda and water will be provided!  You can bring your own adult beverages (beer, wine, etc.) if you'd like. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "MARRIAGE AND FAMILY:  THE LUTHERAN DIFFERENCE"! 

Do you want to have a clearer definition of marriage according to God's Word?

 

Do you want to be able to explain your views on marriage and family when you get into discussions about it and when you want to teach your kids?

 

Do you want to strengthen your own marriage and family?

 

THEN COME TO BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:45!!!!!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!  

The drawing was not held at the carnival to give people more time to purchase more tickets.  You may purchase tickets from any quilter or from the church office throughout the week.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR $5 a BOX!!  

Once they're gone, that's it.  There won't be another order when they run out!  Get them today!  They're in the basement and you can give money to whoever is in the office. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE ORDER SCRIP !!!!! 

A NEW AND EASY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!!! 

 

The order forms are on the table in the narthex!  Just about every store that you can think of is on the list!  Use the cards just like you would use a debit/credit card and help St. John's make  A LOT of money!

Place your order, along with your check, made payable to St. Johns, in the "Bob the Builder" box. 

  
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! !

Many children in our community are very poor.  They are able to get some of their meals at school during the week, but often go hungry on weekends.  Operation backpack is a way that our community has decided to help these kids. 
 
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item.  At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school.  The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.   

Throughout the month of October we will be collecting canned veggies. All size cans and even individual portions will be accepted.  The fruit will be delivered to the schools November 1.   We will have a box in the narthex for deposits.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
UNMARKED BLUE ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GOING TO THE BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM
If you'd like it to go to the DCE fund you need to mark it for that!  Please make sure you mark the ENVELOPE clearly for the DCE PROGRAM!
________________________________________________________________________________________
DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD?  ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register it online www.krogercommunityrewards.com and have it swiped each time you shop to earn money for Little Lambs. 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYERS:

For DIANNE HANCE who is recovering from surgery to have a trachea tube and a feeding tube installed on her.

 

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering from heart valve replacement surgery and had a setback on Friday but is doing better now.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he has cornea transplant surgery on Wednesday.

 

For DON PANHORST who is recovering from his first two chemo treatments.   

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in the Czech Republic to continue her mission work.

 

For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are BOTH on hospice care.

 

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.  

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Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30

 

Daily Email: Thursday, October 15, 2015

 

DEVOTION: Mark 10:23-31 (ESV)

²³ And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" ²⁴ And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God! ²⁵ It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." ²⁶ And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, "Then who can be saved?" ²⁷ Jesus looked at them and said, "With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God." ²⁸ Peter began to say to him, "See, we have left everything and followed you." ²⁹ Jesus said, "Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, ³⁰ who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. ³¹ But many who are first will be last, and the last first."

 

If you have money you can do anything, right?  You can buy what you want when you want it.  You can go where you want when you want to.  You can live how you want when, where, and how you want.  Everything is great, isn't it? 

 

Not so fast.  Jesus says, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle that for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."  I thought rich people could do anything.  Why can't they enter into heaven?

 

Well, turns out that the price for entering heaven is perfection and no one can buy that, nor is it for sale.  Just last week we heard a rich young man who wanted to do something to inherit eternal life.  Jesus gave him something impossible to do to show him, and us, that it is impossible to do anything to inherit or earn heaven. 

 

Heaven is unattainable by mere humans doing mere human things.  You can't do enough or pay enough and neither can I.  There is no such thing as enough.  A camel can't go through the eye of a needle.  It's impossible.  The rich man didn't have the will or the mental capability of selling everything he had and giving it to the poor.  You, as willing as you may be, cannot and will not ever be perfect on this side of heaven. 

 

On the other hand, there was someone who took your place when it came to all of these things.  He lived as perfect life for you.  He died the death you couldn't die for you.  And he has risen from the dead.... also something you can't do on your own.  YES!  Jesus is your ultimate superhero.  All things are possible with God.  Let him be your superhero today!

Let us pray: Lord, as I try to do it all myself and as I worry about how good I am and take too much pride in the small amount of things I have accomplished and how I am better than everyone else, humble me, and show me that with me it is impossible, but not with you.  All things are possible with you.  Amen.

 

 

______________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Thurs- karate 6:15-7:45

Fri-  Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm

Sat-  Men's breakfast 8am; Basement reserved for Toedebusch Anniversary 11am-4pm; Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; SCRIP orders due
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Hannah Johnson; 11- Gus Klaustermeier
Ushers-  Scott and Alex Heitgerd; Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Jacob Nagel 11- Hannah Johnson
Sat. Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist-  Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat. Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- Lydia Miller, 11- ?????
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!

COUNCIL MEETING NEXT TUESDAY AT 7pm!!

All boards and committees should have their budget proposals ready to be submitted. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Next Monday's family night is a Baked Potato Bar!!  YUMMY!!  
(Note: I may cook some hotdogs along with it.) 
 The potatoes are already here:
  Some of the toppings have already been spoken for including: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives.
 
We could still use broccoli, and chili if you'd like to bring it.  Please let me know if you are.  
  
Also, we need some salads and desserts to round out the meal.  Let me know you are bringing those as well.  
 

See you then!!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

CHILDREN'S EVENT AT PUMPKINS GALORE THIS SATURDAY AT 11AM!!

All kids (and parents of course) in 5th grade and younger are invited to come out to Pumpkin's Galore located at 26415 South Stringtown Rd in Wright City.  We will be meeting there and parents are asked to stay with their children.  There will be a hayride, bounce house, horse drawn carriage ride, face painting, and a kid's train ride.  Each child will also receive a pumpkin that they can paint and take home.  The cost is $10 per child.  Please let Kelsey know you are coming by calling the church office at 456-2888 or emailing her at koverbeck@live.com

______________________________________________________________________________________________

HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE AT HEITGERD HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 6-10pm!!

We need people to sign up to bring chili and desserts and to help set up and clean up.  Call the church office or sign up on the sheet that is on the counter in the narthex.

 

WE WANT EVERYONE TO COME!!  Please make plans to do so!!  It's always a fun time to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better! 

 

Soda and water will be provided!  You can bring your own adult beverages (beer, wine, etc.) if you'd like. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEN'S BREAKFAST IS THIS SATURDAY!!

Pancakes, sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs!!

 

We will start a study called, "Christianity and the Competition" a video series led by Dr. Paul Maier on the difference between Lutherans and other Religions and Denominations. 

 

PLEASE RSVP SO I KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO BUY AND MAKE!!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "MARRIAGE AND FAMILY:  THE LUTHERAN DIFFERENCE"! 

Do you want to have a clearer definition of marriage according to God's Word?

 

Do you want to be able to explain your views on marriage and family when you get into discussions about it and when you want to teach your kids?

 

Do you want to strengthen your own marriage and family?

 

THEN COME TO BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:45!!!!!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!  

The drawing was not held at the carnival to give people more time to purchase more tickets.  You may purchase tickets from any quilter or from the church office throughout the week.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR $5 a BOX!!  

Once they're gone, that's it.  There won't be another order when they run out!  Get them today!  They're in the basement and you can give money to whoever is in the office. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE ORDER SCRIP !!!!! 

A NEW AND EASY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!!! 

 

The order forms are on the table in the narthex!  Just about every store that you can think of is on the list!  Use the cards just like you would use a debit/credit card and help St. John's make  A LOT of money!

Place your order, along with your check, made payable to St. Johns, in the "Bob the Builder" box. 

  
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! !

Many children in our community are very poor.  They are able to get some of their meals at school during the week, but often go hungry on weekends.  Operation backpack is a way that our community has decided to help these kids. 
 
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item.  At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school.  The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.   

Throughout the month of October we will be collecting canned veggies. All size cans and even individual portions will be accepted.  The fruit will be delivered to the schools November 1.   We will have a box in the narthex for deposits.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
UNMARKED BLUE ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GOING TO THE BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM
If you'd like it to go to the DCE fund you need to mark it for that!  Please make sure you mark the ENVELOPE clearly for the DCE PROGRAM!
________________________________________________________________________________________
DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD?  ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register it online www.krogercommunityrewards.com and have it swiped each time you shop to earn money for Little Lambs. 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYERS:

For DIANNE HANCE who is recovering from surgery to have a trachea tube and a feeding tube installed on her.

 

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering from heart valve replacement surgery and had a setback on Friday but is doing better now.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he has cornea transplant surgery on Wednesday.

 

For DON PANHORST who is recovering from his first two chemo treatments last week.   

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in the Czech Republic to continue her mission work.

 

For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are BOTH on hospice care.

 

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.  

FW: prayer request from Pat King

 

 

Have a prayer request for my brother's youngest grandson, 11 year-old, Ethan Odom. We were just told that he is being admitted today, to Cardinal Glennon Hospital, in St. Louis, for new-onset juvenile diabetes.

Thank you for your prayers on his behalf.

pat king

(Revised) Daily Email: Wednesday, October 14, 2015

DEVOTION:  Hebrews 4 (ESV)

4 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. ² For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. ³ For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said,

"As I swore in my wrath,
'They shall not enter my rest,'"

although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. ⁴ For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: "And God rested on the seventh day from all his works." ⁵ And again in this passage he said,

"They shall not enter my rest."

⁶ Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, ⁷ again he appoints a certain day, "Today," saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted,

"Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts."

⁸ For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. ⁹ So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, ¹⁰ for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.

¹¹ Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. ¹² For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. ¹³ And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

¹⁴ Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶ Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

 

 

Some would argue that there is no point to church, to worship and especially to Bible study, but in this passage we see and hear that knowing the Scriptures and being in God's Word daily is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN YOUR LIFE!! 

 

I can't stress it enough.  All the pastors that I know say that they don't have enough people in worship or Bible study.  They don't care about the numbers because it makes them look better if they have a lot of people.  They care about the numbers, because they know that those who aren't in worship and Bible study are in grave danger.  They are in danger of losing their faith and being lost forever. 

 

It may not seem that serious to those who are in danger, but a little boy who runs out into the street doesn't feel like they are in any danger either, nor does a person who doesn't go to the doctor know that they are in danger of dying of cancer. 

 

I know I sound like a broken record, and I'm probably preaching to choir, but the message still needs to be known!  I urge you to get involved in a Bible study.  If you'd like to start a different one at church, I'd be more than happy to accommodate you.  If you have questions about something you are reading or studying in the Scriptures please ask!  And just be in the WORD in worship and out of worship! 

 

Prayer: Lord, help us to be continually in Your Word.  Amen.

 

 

______________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Wed- Choir 7pm

Thurs- karate 6:15-7:45

Fri-  Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm

Sat-  Men's breakfast 8am; Basement reserved for Toedebusch Anniversary 11am-4pm; Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; SCRIP orders due
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Hannah Johnson; 11- Gus Klaustermeier
Ushers-  Scott and Alex Heitgerd; Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Jacob Nagel 11- Hannah Johnson
Sat. Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist-  Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat. Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- Lydia Miller, 11- ?????
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!

Next Monday's family night is a Baked Potato Bar!!  YUMMY!!  
(Note: I may cook some hotdogs along with it.) 
 The potatoes are already here:
  Some of the toppings have already been spoken for including: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives.
 
We could still use broccoli, and chili if you'd like to bring it.  Please let me know if you are.  
  
Also, we need some salads and desserts to round out the meal.  Let me know you are bringing those as well.  
 

See you then!!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

CHILDREN'S EVENT AT PUMPKINS GALORE THIS SATURDAY AT 11AM!!

All kids (and parents of course) in 5th grade and younger are invited to come out to Pumpkin's Galore located at 26415 South Stringtown Rd in Wright City.  We will be meeting there and parents are asked to stay with their children.  There will be a hayride, bounce house, horse drawn carriage ride, face painting, and a kid's train ride.  Each child will also receive a pumpkin that they can paint and take home.  The cost is $10 per child.  Please let Kelsey know you are coming by calling the church office at 456-2888 or emailing her at koverbeck@live.com

______________________________________________________________________________________________

HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE AT HEITGERD HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 6-10pm!!

We need people to sign up to bring chili and desserts and to help set up and clean up.  Call the church office or sign up on the sheet that is on the counter in the narthex.

 

WE WANT EVERYONE TO COME!!  Please make plans to do so!!  It's always a fun time to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better! 

 

Soda and water will be provided!  You can bring your own adult beverages (beer, wine, etc.) if you'd like. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEN'S BREAKFAST IS THIS SATURDAY!!

Pancakes, sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs!!

 

We will start a study called, "Christianity and the Competition" a video series led by Dr. Paul Maier on the difference between Lutherans and other Religions and Denominations. 

 

PLEASE RSVP SO I KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO BUY AND MAKE!!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "MARRIAGE AND FAMILY:  THE LUTHERAN DIFFERENCE"! 

Do you want to have a clearer definition of marriage according to God's Word?

 

Do you want to be able to explain your views on marriage and family when you get into discussions about it and when you want to teach your kids?

 

Do you want to strengthen your own marriage and family?

 

THEN COME TO BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:45!!!!!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!  

The drawing was not held at the carnival to give people more time to purchase more tickets.  You may purchase tickets from any quilter or from the church office throughout the week.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR $5 a BOX!!  

Once they're gone, that's it.  There won't be another order when they run out!  Get them today!  They're in the basement and you can give money to whoever is in the office. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE ORDER SCRIP !!!!! 

A NEW AND EASY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!!! 

 

The order forms are on the table in the narthex!  Just about every store that you can think of is on the list!  Use the cards just like you would use a debit/credit card and help St. John's make  A LOT of money!

Place your order, along with your check, made payable to St. Johns, in the "Bob the Builder" box. 

  
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! !

Many children in our community are very poor.  They are able to get some of their meals at school during the week, but often go hungry on weekends.  Operation backpack is a way that our community has decided to help these kids. 
 
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item.  At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school.  The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.   

Throughout the month of October we will be collecting canned veggies. All size cans and even individual portions will be accepted.  The fruit will be delivered to the schools November 1.   We will have a box in the narthex for deposits.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
UNMARKED BLUE ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GOING TO THE BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM
If you'd like it to go to the DCE fund you need to mark it for that!  Please make sure you mark the ENVELOPE clearly for the DCE PROGRAM!
________________________________________________________________________________________
DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD?  ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register it online www.krogercommunityrewards.com and have it swiped each time you shop to earn money for Little Lambs. 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYERS:

For DIANNE HANCE who is recovering from surgery to have a trachea tube and a feeding tube installed on her.

 

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering from heart valve replacement surgery and had a setback on Friday but is doing better now.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he has cornea transplant surgery on Wednesday.

 

For DON PANHORST who is recovering from his first two chemo treatments last week.   

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in the Czech Republic to continue her mission work.

 

For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are BOTH on hospice care.

 

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.  

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Daily Email: Wednesday, October 14, 2015

DEVOTION:  Hebrews 4 (ESV)

4 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. ² For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. ³ For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said,

"As I swore in my wrath,
'They shall not enter my rest,'"

although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. ⁴ For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: "And God rested on the seventh day from all his works." ⁵ And again in this passage he said,

"They shall not enter my rest."

⁶ Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, ⁷ again he appoints a certain day, "Today," saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted,

"Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts."

⁸ For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. ⁹ So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, ¹⁰ for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.

¹¹ Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. ¹² For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. ¹³ And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

¹⁴ Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶ Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

 

 

Some would argue that there is no point to church, to worship and especially to Bible study, but in this passage we see and hear that knowing the Scriptures and being in God's Word daily is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN YOUR LIFE!! 

 

I can't stress it enough.  All the pastors that I know say that they don't have enough people in worship or Bible study.  They don't care about the numbers because it makes them look better if they have a lot of people.  They care about the numbers, because they know that those who aren't in worship and Bible study are in grave danger.  They are in danger of losing their faith and being lost forever. 

 

It may not seem that serious to those who are in danger, but a little boy who runs out into the street doesn't feel like they are in any danger either, nor does a person who doesn't go to the doctor know that they are in danger of dying of cancer. 

 

I know I sound like a broken record, and I'm probably preaching to choir, but the message still needs to be known!  I urge you to get involved in a Bible study.  If you'd like to start a different one at church, I'd be more than happy to accommodate you.  If you have questions about something you are reading or studying in the Scriptures please ask!  And just be in the WORD in worship and out of worship! 

 

Prayer: Lord, help us to be continually in Your Word.  Amen.

 

 

______________________________________________________________________________________

CALENDAR:

Wed- Choir 7pm

Thurs- karate 6:15-7:45

Fri-  Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm

Sat-  Men's breakfast 8am; Basement reserved for Toedebusch Anniversary 11am-4pm; Worship 5
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; SCRIP orders due
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte-  8:30- Hannah Johnson; 11- Gus Klaustermeier
Ushers-  Scott and Alex Heitgerd; Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean up- Sandy Robine
Communion Assistants- Sat- Dave Winter; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Jacob Nagel 11- Hannah Johnson
Sat. Pianist- Barb Dreyer
Organist-  Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat. Pam Bueltmann, 8:30- Lydia Miller, 11- ?????
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NEWS!!!!  PLEASE READ IT ALL!!!!

 

CHILDREN'S EVENT AT PUMPKINS GALORE THIS SATURDAY AT 11AM!!

All kids (and parents of course) in 5th grade and younger are invited to come out to Pumpkin's Galore located at 26415 South Stringtown Rd in Wright City.  We will be meeting there and parents are asked to stay with their children.  There will be a hayride, bounce house, horse drawn carriage ride, face painting, and a kid's train ride.  Each child will also receive a pumpkin that they can paint and take home.  The cost is $10 per child.  Please let Kelsey know you are coming by calling the church office at 456-2888 or emailing her at koverbeck@live.com

______________________________________________________________________________________________

HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE AT HEITGERD HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 6-10pm!!

We need people to sign up to bring chili and desserts and to help set up and clean up.  Call the church office or sign up on the sheet that is on the counter in the narthex.

 

WE WANT EVERYONE TO COME!!  Please make plans to do so!!  It's always a fun time to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better! 

 

Soda and water will be provided!  You can bring your own adult beverages (beer, wine, etc.) if you'd like. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEN'S BREAKFAST IS THIS SATURDAY!!

Pancakes, sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs!!

 

We will start a study called, "Christianity and the Competition" a video series led by Dr. Paul Maier on the difference between Lutherans and other Religions and Denominations. 

 

PLEASE RSVP SO I KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO BUY AND MAKE!!!

____________________________________________________________________________________________

A NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "MARRIAGE AND FAMILY:  THE LUTHERAN DIFFERENCE"! 

Do you want to have a clearer definition of marriage according to God's Word?

 

Do you want to be able to explain your views on marriage and family when you get into discussions about it and when you want to teach your kids?

 

Do you want to strengthen your own marriage and family?

 

THEN COME TO BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:45!!!!!!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!  

The drawing was not held at the carnival to give people more time to purchase more tickets.  You may purchase tickets from any quilter or from the church office throughout the week.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

LADIES AID IS SELLING CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR $5 a BOX!!  

Once they're gone, that's it.  There won't be another order when they run out!  Get them today!  They're in the basement and you can give money to whoever is in the office. 

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE ORDER SCRIP !!!!! 

A NEW AND EASY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!!! 

 

The order forms are on the table in the narthex!  Just about every store that you can think of is on the list!  Use the cards just like you would use a debit/credit card and help St. John's make  A LOT of money!

Place your order, along with your check, made payable to St. Johns, in the "Bob the Builder" box. 

  
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! !

Many children in our community are very poor.  They are able to get some of their meals at school during the week, but often go hungry on weekends.  Operation backpack is a way that our community has decided to help these kids. 
 
Every month throughout the school year, each church participating will take one food item and collect just that food item.  At the end of the month the food will be delivered to school.  The school officials along with volunteers will distribute the food to kids backpacks to take home.   

Throughout the month of October we will be collecting canned veggies. All size cans and even individual portions will be accepted.  The fruit will be delivered to the schools November 1.   We will have a box in the narthex for deposits.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
UNMARKED BLUE ENVELOPE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GOING TO THE BUILDING EXPANSION PROGRAM
If you'd like it to go to the DCE fund you need to mark it for that!  Please make sure you mark the ENVELOPE clearly for the DCE PROGRAM!
________________________________________________________________________________________
DO YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD?  ENROLL IT IN THE COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!!!
Register it online www.krogercommunityrewards.com and have it swiped each time you shop to earn money for Little Lambs. 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYERS:

For DIANNE HANCE who is recovering from surgery to have a trachea tube and a feeding tube installed on her.

 

For MARIANNE LINKE who is recovering from heart valve replacement surgery and had a setback on Friday but is doing better now.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he has cornea transplant surgery on Wednesday.

 

For DON PANHORST who is recovering from his first two chemo treatments last week.   

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in the Czech Republic to continue her mission work.

 

For DAVE AND CAROL KOHRS, who are BOTH on hospice care.

 

For WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to deal with the after effects of a severe stroke almost two years ago.  

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