Bible study at 11:30 canceled

 Due to a few of the usual folks not being there and other things going on, Bible study will be canceled for today. 

$5 off pictures next week!!

Just a reminder that next week, when you get your family picture taken, bring food for Operation Backpack, and you will get $5 off your picture order.   Keep it in mind when you go to the grocery store. 
 
 

Daily Email: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

 
 
DEVOTION:  Isaiah 43:16-21

16 Thus says the Lord,
    who makes a way in the sea,
    a path in the mighty waters,
17 who brings forth chariot and horse,
    army and warrior;
they lie down, they cannot rise,
    they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:
18 "Remember not the former things,
    nor consider the things of old.
19 Behold, I am doing a new thing;
    now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
    and rivers in the desert.
20 The wild beasts will honor me,
    the jackals and the ostriches,
for I give water in the wilderness,
    rivers in the desert,
to give drink to my chosen people,
21     the people whom I formed for myself
that they might declare my praise.

 

We all like new things, don't we?  Well, not always.  If this new thing is a new job because the old one that we loved went away, we might not like it too much.  If it's a new diagnosis the next time you go to the doctor, it may not be something you enjoy too much.  If it is a new hymn in church you definitely won't like it, it's just a proven fact. 

 

The new thing that the Lord is doing and will do is something we will definitely like though.  He will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

 

When we are burned out and just dusty, dirty, dry, and done with life, the Lord will provide the water we need to wash ourselves, to drink, and to be refreshed.  The waters of baptism do just that.  In them we are renewed day by day as we remember what the Lord has done for us.  He has washed away all that hinders and holds us down. 

 

The old way of things was dependent on the people.  God promised that if the people did all that he commanded and lived lives worthy of Him, they would live long in the land that he had given them.  If they disobeyed the Lord and did what is evil in his sight, they would be taken away and would no longer live in the promised land. 

 

The new way is that the Lord sent his perfect sinless Son to live the perfect life we couldn't live and die the sacrificial death we couldn't die all in our place and for us.  This new way doesn't depend on us.  It only d3epends on Almighty God!  It is the only way that will work, because He is able to do it.  We aren't! 

 

What a new and wonderful way it is!  Praise the Lord!

 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for making your Son Jesus the new way in this wilderness we call life so that we can make it through to the end which is you and eternal life.  Amen.

 
___________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; Trustees meeting 7pm
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Board of outreach meeting 5pm; Gun club organizational meeting 7pm
Sat-  worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Elder meeting noon

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- Wed- Zack Hoelscher 8:30- Hannah Johnson 11- Gus Klaustermeier


Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbbert, Don Turnure;  Sun- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Terry McKenzie ; Clean up- Wanda Turnure

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

Greeters- 8:30- Allan and Barb Dreyer; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30-  Tim Linke; 11 -  Kailyn Blechle

Pianist- Sat- Barb Dreyer
Organist- Wed and Sun-  Rachel Fisher

Projectionists:  Sat- Perricone  8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Kalene Masters
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY'S  BIBLE QUIZ      What is the "Ceremony of Reminder" in Deuteronomy?  Deuteronomy 27:11-26
11 That day Moses charged the people, saying, 12 "When you have crossed over the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. 13 And these shall stand on Mount Ebal for the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. 14 And the Levites shall declare to all the men of Israel in a loud voice:
15 "'Cursed be the man who makes a carved or cast metal image, an abomination to the Lord, a thing made by the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.' And all the people shall answer and say, 'Amen.'
16 "'Cursed be anyone who dishonors his father or his mother.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
17 "'Cursed be anyone who moves his neighbor's landmark.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
18 "'Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind man on the road.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
19 "'Cursed be anyone who perverts the justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
20 "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his father's wife, because he has uncovered his father's nakedness.'[a] And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
21 "'Cursed be anyone who lies with any kind of animal.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
22 "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
23 "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his mother-in-law.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
24 "'Cursed be anyone who strikes down his neighbor in secret.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
25 "'Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
26 "'Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who became the leader of the Israelites after Moses?
______________________________________________________________________________
NEWS!!!! 
WHO'S INTERESTED IN A GUN CLUB AT ST. JOHN'S AFTER EASTER??  PLEASE COME TO AN ORGANIZATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT 7PM ON THURSDAY!!!
 
I have been wanting to start a gun club at St. John's for quite some time.   
1. I'd like it to at least start out on an introductory/educational level to learn the basics of gun safety and handling. 
 
2. I'd also like it to include everyone: men and women, boys and girls. 
 
3. I would like to have an organizational meeting with all who are interested next Thursday at 7pm!! 
 

4. The first 15 minutes of our gatherings would be devotion/Bible study time.

 
5. Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.
________________________________________________________________________________
HOW MUCH DO YOU ACTUALLY KNOW ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LUTHERAN?
How did it start?
Who is Martin Luther?
Why are there so many different Lutheran denominations? 
Why am I Lutheran?
What do Lutherans believe about:
Angels
Demons
ghosts
heaven
hell
 politics
 guns
death penalty
etc..........
 
If you want to know then mark your calendars for the first Wednesday after Easter at 7pm to be at church!!
 
We are going to begin a class called "Lutheranism 101", which I would say is like the advanced class after confirmation. 
 
Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.
________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGN UP FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS!!
The photographer will be here March 16-19.  Sign up after worship or online through the church website www.stjohnswarrenton.com  Go to the website and click on the text link to the photographer's scheduling site.  For assistance or questions contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070.
____________________________________________________________________________________
SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILLIES!
A sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex.  Sign your name and if in memory of someone or for a special occasion.  Price is $14.50 each.  You will be able to take them home after Easter Services.
_________________________________________________________________________
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR STARTING TOMORROW FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND ST. JOHN'S MEMBERS!!!  OPEN REGISTRATION FOR EVERYONE STARTS APRIL 1.
Registration forms are available from Little Lambs or the church office.  All registration forms must accompany the $45 nonrefundable registration fee.  Children should be 3 or 4 by August 1.  For more info talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier.
_________________________________________________________________________________
SATURDAY PIANIST NEEDED
We could use another pianist on Saturday night since Tim and Kathleen Sherman have moved to Wentzville and transferred their membership there.  Please let me know if you or someone you know is available one Saturday a month.  You get paid.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE SUPPORT LITERACY IN WARREN COUNTY!!
Warren County Literacy Inc. (of which I am a member and on the board along with Allan Dreyer)  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.
 __________________________________________________________________________________
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:
 
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!!!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
 DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING THIS DAILY EMAIL?
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!
_____________________________________________________________________________
OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MARCH IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL!! 
 
(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.)
___________________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL PRAYERS:
For KRYSTLE GRUENEFELD, a mother of one of our Little Lambs, who is recovering from a brief hospitalization and pneumonia after giving birth to her second daughter.
 
For PAT MANESS, a former member of St. John's and friend to many, who is hospitalized with severe leg troubles.
 
For SHARON GARRETT a friend to some at St. John's, and soon-to-be member, who fell and broke both of her ankles and is recovering at Delmar Gardens, O'Fallon.
 
For DON BRAZEE who is hospitalized with pneumonia and weakness.  The doctors thought it was from a tick, but it may be due to a small tumor that was found in his lung.
 
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 DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.
 



           

LHM Devotion -- March 7, 2016




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TEXT: Luke 6:31 - Do to others as you would have them do to you.

The difference between something that's just inspirational and something biblical is hard to see at times. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other such websites are filled with funny, helpful, not-so-helpful, and sometimes just plain wrong content. Let's take a minute to think about these things. 

From social media I am regularly told to "follow my heart," "dance like no one's watching," or "keep calm" about something. Some of those aren't so bad, right? Some can be silly or funny. Some of them send a message that can be dangerous, though. Take "YOLO" (you only live once), for instance. It seems innocent enough, at first. However, it's frequently used to excuse bad behavior. Being irresponsible is okay because "Hey, you only live once! Just do what you want!" Even advice like "follow your heart" can be tricky. By nature, we are sinners. Why would I follow the desires of my heart? My heart's been wrong more than a few times. That could be a dangerous path. 

Biblical guidance is where you find the good stuff. The Word of God tells us to "love one another" and "forgive your enemy" and how we are to be "the light of the world." The "golden rule" is God's personal advice: "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." That's not just a good idea, that's God's way of living. His way is what brings you happiness and contentment in this world. Keep His Word in mind the next time you're surfing for inspiration on the Internet.

THE PRAYER: Jesus, this is a confusing world we live in. So many sources of info tell me different things that it's hard to know what's good and true. Lord, help me understand what is pleasing to You. Remind me to look to You for advice and inspiration. Amen.

Written by Annie Hutchison

 
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Daily Email: Monday, March 7, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 126

126 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
    we were like those who dream.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
    and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then they said among the nations,
    "The Lord has done great things for them."
The Lord has done great things for us;
    we are glad.

Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
    like streams in the Negeb!
Those who sow in tears
    shall reap with shouts of joy!
He who goes out weeping,
    bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
    bringing his sheaves with him.

 

For all of us there are times of great rejoicing and joy and times of great sorrow and weeping.  Sometimes these can both happen in the very same day, even the same hour.   Our circumstances can most certainly change in an instant.  They can change as a direct result of our actions or totally and completely despite our actions. Our circumstances are like the weather in Missouri, 30 degrees and snowing one day and 75 degrees and tornadoes the next.   If there's one thing we can't trust, it's our circumstances. 

 

There is one thing, one person, we can trust.  He is Jesus!  He goes above and beyond our circumstances, but he also stays with us in our circumstances.  He is the solid rock we can hold on to when the winds of change are whipping all around us.  He is the steady in our unsteady life.  He is the impenetrable fortress when our human walls are crumbling all around us. 

 

And one day, ONE DAY, he will restore our circumstances to himself.  One day, whether it is the day of our death, or the day of His judgment, it will be the end of all that uncertainty and all that trouble and the beginning of a sweet, steady, and certain rest.  Then we will laugh out loud and our tongues, throats, and lungs will be filled with nothing but shouts of joy!

 

Until that day, we still have a steady God with us, by our side, and in us who holds us close and won't let us go.  Trust in His steady and certain love today! 

 

Prayer: Lord, remind me that I have you to hold on to when the storms around me are raging and everything is crumbling.  Amen.

 
___________________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR:
Mon- confirmation 5-6:15
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible study 11:30-12:15; Trustees meeting 7pm
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Board of outreach meeting 5pm; Gun club organizational meeting 7pm
Sat-  worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45; Elder meeting noon

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- Wed- Zack Hoelscher 8:30- Hannah Johnson 11- Gus Klaustermeier


Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbbert, Don Turnure;  Sun- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie; Sun Set up- Terry McKenzie ; Clean up- Wanda Turnure

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

Greeters- 8:30- Allan and Barb Dreyer; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30-  Tim Linke; 11 -  Kailyn Blechle

Pianist- Sat- Barb Dreyer

 

Organist- Wed and Sun-  Rachel Fisher

Projectionists:  Sat- Perricone  8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Kalene Masters
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY'S  BIBLE QUIZ    What was the penalty for almost all sexual sins in the Old Testament?  death

__________________________________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ:  What is the "Ceremony of Reminder" in Deuteronomy?
_______________________________________________________________________________
NEWS!!!! 
WHO'S INTERESTED IN A GUN CLUB AT ST. JOHN'S AFTER EASTER??  PLEASE COME TO AN ORGANIZATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT 7PM ON THURSDAY!!!
 
I have been wanting to start a gun club at St. John's for quite some time.   
1. I'd like it to at least start out on an introductory/educational level to learn the basics of gun safety and handling. 
 
2. I'd also like it to include everyone: men and women, boys and girls. 
 
3. I would like to have an organizational meeting with all who are interested next Thursday at 7pm!! 
 

4. The first 15 minutes of our gatherings would be devotion/Bible study time.

 
5. Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.
________________________________________________________________________________
HOW MUCH DO YOU ACTUALLY KNOW ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LUTHERAN?
How did it start?
Who is Martin Luther?
Why are there so many different Lutheran denominations? 
Why am I Lutheran?
What do Lutherans believe about:
Angels
Demons
ghosts
heaven
hell
 politics
 guns
death penalty
etc..........
 
If you want to know then mark your calendars for the first Wednesday after Easter at 7pm to be at church!!
 
We are going to begin a class called "Lutheranism 101", which I would say is like the advanced class after confirmation. 
 
Please reply or call/email @ 636-359-1061 to let me know you are interested.
________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGN UP FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS!!
The photographer will be here March 16-19.  Sign up after worship or online through the church website www.stjohnswarrenton.com  Go to the website and click on the text link to the photographer's scheduling site.  For assistance or questions contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070.
____________________________________________________________________________________
SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILLIES!
A sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex.  Sign your name and if in memory of someone or for a special occasion.  Price is $14.50 each.  You will be able to take them home after Easter Services.
_________________________________________________________________________
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR STARTING TOMORROW FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND ST. JOHN'S MEMBERS!!!  OPEN REGISTRATION FOR EVERYONE STARTS APRIL 1.
Registration forms are available from Little Lambs or the church office.  All registration forms must accompany the $45 nonrefundable registration fee.  Children should be 3 or 4 by August 1.  For more info talk to Lisa Rausch or Karin Klaustermeier.
_________________________________________________________________________________
SATURDAY PIANIST NEEDED
We could use another pianist on Saturday night since Tim and Kathleen Sherman have moved to Wentzville and transferred their membership there.  Please let me know if you or someone you know is available one Saturday a month.  You get paid.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE SUPPORT LITERACY IN WARREN COUNTY!!
Warren County Literacy Inc. (of which I am a member and on the board along with Allan Dreyer)  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.
 __________________________________________________________________________________
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:
 
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!!!
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
 DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING THIS DAILY EMAIL?
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!
_____________________________________________________________________________
OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MARCH IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL!! 
 
(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.)
___________________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL PRAYERS:
For KRYSTLE GRUENEFELD, a mother of one of our Little Lambs, who is recovering from a brief hospitalization and pneumonia after giving birth to her second daughter.
 
For PAT MANESS, a former member of St. John's and friend to many, who is hospitalized with severe leg troubles.
 
For SHARON GARRETT a friend to some at St. John's, and soon-to-be member, who fell and broke both of her ankles and is recovering at Delmar Gardens, O'Fallon.
 
For DON BRAZEE who is hospitalized with pneumonia and other complication from a tick bourne illness.  They have decided to take on a totally different course of treatment that seems to be working better so far.
 
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 DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she is in need of more funding to continue her mission work in the Czech Republic.
 



Denise Schlesselmann Missionary Newsletter and prayer requests

Prayer requests  from and for Denise!
 
1.  Please pray that Denise is able to get the financial support she needs for the rest of her time as a missionary in the Czech Republic. 
 
2. Pray also that God keeps opening doors for her ministry.  Some have closed, but others have opened. 
 
3. Pray that doors open for her employment as she ends her missionary work in June. 
 

Here is her newsletter with all the details.   
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mxooz55m3ljoi90/February%20Newsletter%2016.pdf?dl=0

 
 

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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD March 4, 2016

Holy Week presentation of The Gospel of Mark set for St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis' presentation of The Gospel of Mark will be performed during Holy Week at 6:30 p.m. Wed., March 23, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4045 Holly Hills Blvd., in St. Louis.

The Gospel of Mark is a dramatic presentation of the second book of the New Testament by Concordia Seminary faculty and alumni who are Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod clergymen. The presentation uses principally the English translation of Mark by Dr. James W. Voelz, the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary.

Scholars have increasingly placed the Gospel of Mark in an oral context, believing it to be a written document intended to be read aloud to a gathered audience. Concordia Seminary's presentation reenacts the Gospel in the way in which it might have impacted those who first received it in the first century.

"Allow yourself to hear the Gospel of Mark and to be confronted by it orally," Voelz said. "It is not that silent reading is wrong, but such a reading will not reveal to you the depth of beauty and drama of this outstanding Gospel."

The presenters include four Seminary faculty members: Dr. Dale A. Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary; Dr. Kent Burreson, the Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of Chapel; Dr. David R. Schmitt, the Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Professor of Homiletics and Literature; and Voelz. Other presenters include Rev. Ron Rall, pastor of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis, and Rev. Michael Zeigler, pastor of Epiphany Lutheran.

The Gospel of Mark runs around 2 hours, 30 minutes including intermission.

Come and be enthralled by Mark's words, his images and his message of the rule and reign of God.
The performance is free and open to the public, but reservations are encouraged. To make a reservation or learn more, visit www.csl.edu/thegospelofmark/.


Additional performances of The Gospel of Mark are set for 7 p.m. April 8 at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., and 6:30 p.m. April 9 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Mich.

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis provides Gospel-centered graduate-level theological education for pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars and other leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). To learn more, visit www.csl.edu.

 
CCLS's Girls Basketball Team Wins LSAM State Championship
Christ Community Lutheran School's girls basketball team made school history last weekend by winning the Lutheran Sports Association of Missouri State Tournament, held February 26-28 in Jefferson City. The victory capped off an impressive undefeated season for the Lady Chargers, who are the first CCLS girls' basketball team to win the title of state champions. Under the skillful leadership of head coach Scott Akerson and assistant coach Ed Hogan, a talented group of 7th and 8th grade girls enjoyed a tremendous season in which teamwork led to success. The team's Bible verse, 1 Corinthians 12:12, sums up their attitude about that teamwork: "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ." Next up for the team is a trip to the Lutheran Basketball Association National Tournament in Valparaiso, Indiana, March 17-20.
A National Blue Ribbon School, CCLS serves students in K-8 and Pre-K at campuses in Crestwood, Glendale, Kirkwood, and Webster Groves.
 
LESA's "A Night for Kids" Dinner-Auction to Raise Funds for Lutheran Schools, Scholarships

                                            
The St. Louis-based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) will host its 12th annual "A Night for Kids" dinner-auction Saturday, April 2, from 5-10 p.m., at the Orlando Gardens South, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125. Proceeds will benefit more than 8,500 students and 400 faculty members at more than 30 Lutheran elementary and high schools in the St. Louis Metro Area.

KMOX's Mark Reardon will emcee the evening, which will include a tribute to William Bunte, a founding LESA Board Member and recipient of the organization's 2016 Heritage Award for his ongoing dedication to Lutheran schools and students

In addition, LESA will present the 2016 Lutheran Student Leadership Award to Aleesia Glass, an eighth-grader at Unity Lutheran Christian School in East St. Louis. 
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Join Us At The Walther Round Table
Friends of Walther are cordially invited to attend this year's Walther Round Table on Wednesday, April 13. We will be observing the anniversaries of three occurrences which had much significance for C. F. W. Walther and the Missouri Synod: the Altenburg Debate (1841); C. D. F. Wyneken's Not der deutschen Lutheraner in Nordamerika [Distress of the German Lutherans in North America] (1841, often called his Notruf); and the beginning of the General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America (1866).

Click here for a Walther Round Table schedule showing topics and times. The program will be in the Conference Room at Concordia Historical Institute (CHI).

Please contact CHI no later than Monday, April 11. Like last year, there will be a free will offering at the meal. We hope that you can attend and be enriched by this year's program. If you have questions, please contact CHI at 314-505-7900, or Thomas Manteufel at 314-505-7135  manteufelt@csl.edu.


 
10-10-5 Heart Help
Contributed by Jennifer Freudenburg, Concordia Center for the Family, Project Manager
Located on the campus of Concordia University in Ann Arbor, MI  

Valentine's Day is past. After the celebratory day had come and gone, I was listening to the radio as people were describing the worst Valentine present they had received. It always amazes me how people have such different views on things. What one person likes, the next person hates. It seems so often we are dissatisfied.  Read more...
Partnership with POBLO!
                                            
Christian Friends of New Americans are wonderful partners with People of the Book Lutheran Outreach as POBLO initiates new work in the St. Louis area. POBLO's primary focus will be reaching the Muslim population. The two organizations can share information with one another to connect immigrants with those who can best minister in their language and culture. This partnership enables expanded sources for new contacts, sharing information, volunteer training and centers for helping immigrant populations.  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.





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.



Immanuel Lutheran Church Olivette 28th Annual Sausage Dinner & Spring Bazaar
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Noon-4 pm Eat in dining
Carry outs until 5 pm
Featuring all you can eat Men's Club Sausage, Sauerkraut, Real Mashed, Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans & Bacon, Bread, Applesauce, and Homemade Desserts
Adults ................. $11.00
Children 6-12 ........ $5.00
Children under 6 ...... free
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a great home cooked meal. You can also do some shopping at the Spring Bazaar, featuring many hand-made, unique items; beautiful Easter door and table decorations, aprons, lots of cute Easter favors, children's items, AG doll clothes, beautiful cards, home-baked goods, etc.

Immanuel Lutheran Church
9733 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO 63132
(314) 993-2394
immanuelolivette.org


Bringing Faith to life in living color through live painting performances is the original goal of Mike Lewis, The Jesus Painter, whose organization will be sharing his gifts and talents at a live performance at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington on Friday, March 18 at 7 pm. Read more...



Lutheran Singles Ministry Retre
at

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
 
          ( Missouri District Junior High Spring Retreat,   Go and Be Reconciled: What Does This Mean?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