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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD February 19, 2016

Praising God for the ministry of Dennis Gehrke!

The Missouri District bids farewell to Dennis Gehrke who will be retiring as Assistant to the President for Education for the Missouri District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Dennis has served Lutheran schools for over 40 years. Read more ...

Dennis and his wife Dorothy

High School Students Gathered for 2016 Peer Ministry Training

The 2016 Peer Ministry Training (PMT) was held at the Sojourn Center, Feb. 12-14. This year's PMT was an opportunity to come together with high school youth and youth counselors who wanted to learn additional/intentional skills in counseling/discipleship to serve in their youth ministry, congregation, school, community and family. Read more...

Help Restore St. Trinity, St. Louis' Former Parsonage

St. Trinity, St. Louis' most pressing project right now is the restoration of the former parsonage. This beautiful home had fallen into disrepair but is well on its way to being restored. When completed it will become a centerpiece of our work. It will be an attractive gathering place both for the neighbors and for regulars at St. Trinity. It will be used for study, fellowship and social events. It will also provide housing for interns and mission teams on the second floor. It's close enough to the sanctuary to be used for Sunday School and much more. Read more. . .

St. John's, Monett: Give It Away Campaign

Through the power of God's love St. John's Lutheran Church, Monett undertook an initiative in the spring of 2014 to share His love with people in our community. It started with a challenge by our Pastor to raise funds with the purpose of "giving it away" to families in need. During the balance of 2014, the church raised $10,764. In December of that year working with area organizations and school counselors, 15 recipients were identified. Each was provided a check in the amount of $500. Read more. . .

Host a Student from The Choirs of Walther Christian Academy

The Choirs of Walther Christian Academy, a Lutheran high school near Concordia University Chicago, will be presenting a sacred concert at Concordia Seminary (801 Seminary Place, St. Louis) on Tuesday, March 8th at 8:00 p.m. We are looking for hosts to house students from the choir on Tuesday night March 8. Read more. . .

Announcements/Other News

Upcoming Missouri District Event in conjunction with Ambassadors of Reconciliation

We are pleased to announce that the Missouri District will be hosting a new training course from Ambassadors of Reconciliation on April 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wentzville. Click HERE for more information and to register.

Zion Harvester's Annual Sausage Supper & Spring Craft Fair
Sunday, Feb. 21 | 12 - 7 pm
3866 S. Old Highway 94, St. Charles, MO 63304
636-441-7425 | ZionHarvester.org/church

Dine In | Fellowship Hall Carry Outs | School Commons Craft Fair | Welcome Center Please plan to attend and invite friends, family, and neighbors for our annual sausage supper.
Adults $10.00 | Children (6-12) $4.00 | Children under 6 free. Carry out, $10.00.
Great food and fellowship come together for a wonderful event.

The Collegium Vocale of St. Louis Invites you to The Heart of Compassion: Sacred Cantatas by J S Bach
Concert of baroque music on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Village Lutheran Church, 9237 Clayton Rd, 63124. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. An introductory lecture will be presented at 2:30 p.m. by Artistic Director, Dr. Bruce Carvell.

Concordia University Wind Sumphony to Perform
The Concordia University Wind Symphony will perform at Saint John's Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. The Wind Symphony is the premier instrumental ensemble at Concordia University Chicago. This 52-member organization will perform a variety of music in many forms and styles, that will make this event a pleasure for everyone. Admission is free; however, a freewill offering will be received. For additional information please contact Rev. Andy Becker at (636) 464-0096.

Group Publishing's VBS Funshop! Training with a Twist 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 5
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5901 E. 135th St., Grandview, MO 64030
Click HERE for more information.

Once Upon A Tree
On March 4, 5 and 6, Christ Memorial Productions (CMP) will present Once Upon a Tree. Reserved tickets are being offered free of charge, presenting a wonderful opportunity to attend this depiction of Jesus' life. Click HERE for more information.

Lutheran Singles Ministry Retreat
April 8-10, 2016
Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, MO Hosted by: Saint Paul Lutheran High School & Lutheran Singles Ministry Planning Committee
Click HERE for brochure/registration form.

2016 Heartland DCE Conference
DCEs and other parish professionals who are interested in enhancing the intentionality and effectiveness of Christian education in the church are invited to attend the 2016 Heartland DCE Conference at Concordia University, Nebraska from May 19-21. Keynote speakers include Dr. Thom Rainer, Thom and Joani Schultz and Dr. Phil Schwadel. Registration is $100. Go to www.cune.edu/heartlandDCE for more information.

2016 LWML Missouri District Convention

Dates: June 3-5, 2016
Location: Osage Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Theme: God's Love Spans the Centuries, based on Matthew 28:20b
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
CLICK HERE for more information.

District and Church Events
( Peer Ministry Training for High School Students, Missouri District Junior High Spring Retreat, National Youth Gathering and RSTM: Engaging Your Community Event)
Installations and Ordinations
Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations
LCMS Missouri District News
(Send Me St. Louis Announces Winter/Spring Training Schedule)
Obituaries

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660 Mason Ridge Center Drive #100, St. Louis, MO, 63141

Visitation and Funeral Arrangements for Betty Schirr

Visitation and Funeral for Betty Schirr will all be at St. John's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, February 23.

Visitation-- 2-5pm

Funeral- 5pm

(no dinner)

REVISED: Daily Email: Thursday, February 18, 2016

I hit send too soon. Here is the updated one.

DEVOTION: Luke 13:31-35
³¹At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." ³²And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. ³³Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.' ³⁴O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! ³⁵Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'"

While it is true that Jesus came to the world to save sinners, not everyone appreciated or accepted Him or thought they needed what he came to offer and do. Many rejected him. His own people, in his own hometown rejected him. The people in Jerusalem were no exception. Not only did they reject him, but they falsely accused and convicted him and crucified him.

In two ways even this sad story gives us comfort. It helps us to know that Jesus longs for us to be brought under the shelter of his wings It helps us to know even more that he really cares for us and longs for us to come to him for rest and shelter.

It also gives us comfort to know that not everyone we love with the Gospel is going to accept our love or our words of the good news of Jesus. They didn't accept Jesus, himself. Why would we think everyone is going to accept our words.

Let us pray: Lord, thank you for longing for us and for gathering us under the shelter of your mighty wings of mercy and grace. Keep us from ever straying from them. Amen.

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CALENDAR:

Fri- Newsletter deadline; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Voter's meeting 9:45
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WORSHIP WORKERS:
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold; 11- Jacob Winn

Ushers-   Sun- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover

Altar- Set up- Linda Callies; Clean up- Sandy Robine

Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Roy Bohning; 11- Steve Robine

Greeters- 8:30- Don and Wanda Turnure; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay readers- Sat Roy Bohning; 8:30-  Lois Boeger; 11 -  Steve Robine

Pianist- Sat- Tim Sherman

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- ???? 8:30- Terry McKenzie; 11- Hannah Johnson
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YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Jesus quoted the Old Testament in this past Sunday's Gospel reading when he said, "It is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'" Where is that found in the Old Testament?

Deuteronomy 6:16 The Israelites had tested God by questioning whether or not He was with them. Jesus quoted this verse in response to Satan's temptation.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What was to happen to anyone who sacrificed to anyone other than the one true God?

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NEWS!!!!

MEN'S BREAKFAST AT 8AM THIS SATURDAY!!

We will continue our video study of "Christianity and the Competition" with part two of our study on Islam.

Menu:
Sausage
biscuits and gravy
scrambled eggs
fruit

Please RSVP by Thursday night so I have a decent idea of how much food to buy.

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VOTERS MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45am!!

All those who are chairpersons of your boards or committees should be present to report. If you're not able to be there to report, please provide a written report for your board or committee!!

Our main order of business will be to nominate and elect a man who is willing to be president and a man who is willing to be vice president for this year.

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TWO WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR YOUTH AND THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY!!

1. Warren County Literacy Inc. is going to be giving away 70 bookcases stocked with books in April to children who are in the head Start Program in Warren County. This is the fifth year for this wonderful event. What we need is people to sponsor a bookcase for $50. If you are able and willing, please reply to this email or call/text at 636-359-1961. Make checks payable to Warren County Literacy Inc. The ceremony at which the kids get their bookcases is on Sunday, April 10 at 2pm at Wright City Middle School.

2. Warrenton High School Band is having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and concert on Sat, Feb. 27 at 6pm. It will be a casual dinner with music while you dine! Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids in advance. $10/$5 at the door. Let me know by next Tuesday if you want to go. It's perfect for Saturday night after church!!! There are five St. John's High school kids in band this year. Make checks payable to WHS Band Boosters.

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TRIP TO BRANSON WILL BE CANCELED AFTER THIS COMING SUNDAY IF 20 MORE PEOPLE DON'T SIGN UP AND GET THEIR MONEY IN!! Call Marilyn TODAY if you plan on going! 456-2888

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED THINGS, BOUGHT THINGS, OR ATTENDED THE STEAK DINNER AND AUCTION!!

There are just too many people to thank them all individually!!

THERE ARE STILL SEVERAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT $10 EACH! CONTACT PASTOR IF INTERESTED.

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BUILDING EXPANSION MEETING COMING UP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, @ 6:30pm!!

Our next, very important building meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 @ 6:30pm!

We'll be looking at different rough drawings of economical ways that we can accomplish what we want to do to accommodate our growing congregation and support the future of our church! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING!!

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LENT DINNERS ARE EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING LENT AT 5:30!!

Over the last many, many years your Jr. and Sr. high youth and their parents (mostly their parents) have been serving dinner on Wednesday nights during Lent. While this is a good way for the youth and their parents to serve and give back to the congregation, it is also supposed to be a way for them to raise money for their service projects and trips.

Unfortunately over the past several years, they have barely broken even on these dinners. The parents usually donate the desserts and even much of the other food out of their own pockets. Without that the youth would probably lose money.

It is especially important that they make money this year, as they will need all they can get to make their goal for the National Youth Gathering in new Orleans.

I want to encourage you all to attend these dinners, and, while there is no set price per person for these dinners, a generous free will offering is strongly encouraged!!

Below is the Menu for each week:

Feb 24-
Turkey
Stuffing
green beans
apple sauce
desserts

March 2-
taco bar w/all the fixings
desserts

March 9-
pasta
salad
rolls
desserts

March 16-
Fried Chicken
potatoes
corn
rolls
desserts

As always, thank you for your continued support of the future of Christianity!!!

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If you know of someone who isn't currently receiving my daily emails but would like to, please reply to this email with their email address and I will add them to the list. THANK YOU!

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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR FEBRUARY IS CANNED VEGETABLES!! ANY SIZE CANS ARE APPRECIATED!

You can also do individual size cups.

(Remember this is for the poor and needy children of our community and county that often receive two breakfast and lunch at school, and have very little or no food at home.)

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GENERAL PRAYERS:

For family and friends of Betty Schirr, as she passed from death to eternal life yesterday at 5:30pm.

For DON BRAZEE who is dealing with severe weakness and painful swelling in his joints off which the cause has yet to be identified.

For RUTH WALTERS as she recovers from knee replacement surgery.

For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, who has been diagnosed with childhood leukemia.

For PASTOR MCCRACKEN, from Trinity in Troy, who is on a two month leave to heal from cancer treatments.

For PASTOR PIPER, from St. Paul, New Melle, as he recovers from a heart attack he had while running a 5K in Florida.

For THOSE DEALING WITH FLOODING PROBLEMS in the days and weeks ahead, that the Lord would provide for their needs, and use us, if need be, to help.

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

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Daily Email: Thursday, February 18, 2016