I have attached a coupon for GOD'S NOT DEAD 2 (MUST BE PRINTED 1 PER PERSON). ALSO this coupon CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, APRIL 04, 2016 (OPENING WEEKEND) Per film company.
Please let us know if you're bringing a large group (25+ people).
I hope to see you all soon, and have a blessed day!!
STACY GLOVER Manager
Warrenton 8 Cinema 265 Veterans Memorial Parkway Warrenton, Missouri 63383
DEVOTION: Acts 5:12-32 (ESV) 12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico.13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem.14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women,15 so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them.16 The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. 17 But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy18 they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison.19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,20 "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life."21 And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council, all the senate of the people of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.22 But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported,23 "We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside."24 Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to.25 And someone came and told them, "Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people."26 Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them,28 saying, "We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us."29 But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree.31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."
"We must obey God rather than men." Oh, how I wish more people would adhere to this statement from Paul.
What about you? If you are given the choice of obeying God rather than men, which one will you choose? Which one have you chosen in the past?
I must admit that I haven't always chosen God's will. Many times I have chosen the will of the world. Many times I have succumb to the pressures of this unbelieving, God forsaken world. Many times I have given in ot my own sinful nature instead of God's will.
At the same time, it is my prayer that if I am ever put in a position as Peter and the other Apostles were, I will not deny my faith, but stand up for it, in spite of the consequences. We must obey God rather than men when It comes to professing Jesus as Lord, and giving witness and testimony to the faith!
The world cannot stand against the truth of Jesus and His resurrection! Jesus has overcome the world! He has overcome sin, death, the devil, and hell. Live in that truth! Stand up for that truth! Rest in that truth!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving me opportunities to stand up for you. Give me the power to do it when the time arises. Amen.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ CALENDAR: Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15 Wed- Choir practice 7pm Fri- Jr. Hi Youth Leave at 4pm for Camp Windermere Sat- Worship 5pm Sun- Sunrise Worship 6:30am; Breakfast 7:30; Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORSHIP WORKERS: Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver 11- Cara Klaustermeier
Ushers- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Conner Figura, Erv Yoder
Altar- Set up- Don Hance
Elders- Thurs- ALL ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE; Sun- 6:30- Jason Cluver, 10- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert; 10- Marv and Molly Hendershot
Lay Readers- 6:30- Tim Linke; 10- Jim Rahn
Organist 8:30 and 11-- Rachel Fisher
Sat Piano- Barb Dreyer
Projectionists: NO PROJECTOR THIS WEEK _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Who was the first King of Israel? Saul
Or here's a bunch of bloviating (hehe) from Pat King and her dog.
Well, I could get all profound and mystical on you, and go with God. Who is actually, Israel's only, true king. But I know that that's not what you're looking for.
So, again with turning this over to my Cody, who will – once again - answer the Bible quiz.
And the answer is.......SAUL!!! The dude who hated the stuffin' out of David, and later put a "hit" out on him. Just because. But he did have a nice son, called Jonathon – who was a precursor of Christ, in that, he was willing to sacrifice himself. Even to the point of giving up his inheritance – the throne of Israel - for another.
Anyway, that's all Cody has to say on the subject.
You deserve a kid free night out! Friday, April 15th from 5pm - 10pm. Miss Kelsey and Mrs. K along with some great babysitters from our youth will be hosting our 2nd Parents' Night Out. This is a fundraiser for our church youth group. $20 for the first child $10 for the 2nd and $5 for each additional kid. Little Lambs and church kids get first dibs
Join us as a vendor inside, have a tag sale on the parking lot, or craft items for sale. Outside spaces are available for $10 for a double parking spot.
There will be a sale under the pavilion if you would like to donate items. The youth will be raising money for their National Youth Gathering trip under the pavilion and at the concession stand.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 950 S Hwy 47 in Warrenton. Please call the church office for more info. 636-456-2888.
Vendor spots are being held for: Tupperware, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, 18" doll clothes by PJ'S Patterns, Perfectly Posh, Paparazzi, Damsel in Distress, It Works Global, Mary Kay, Norwex, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Lilla Rose, Usborne Books & More, Cindy Rust handmade Jewelry, Avon, Park Lane, scroll saw art, Young Living Essential oils, Amy Flores Handmade Jewelry and custom / personalized key chains. More to come...
THE QUILTERS WILL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF THE QUILT THAT IS HANGING DOWNSTAIRS!!
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR 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.
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.
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.
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(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.)
"You Will Not Abandon My Soul" (A Miktam[a] of David.)
16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.[b]
4 The sorrows of those who run after[c] another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.[d] 8 I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being[e] rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.[f]
11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
There is no more feeling of dread and terror for a little kid than being lost in a crowded place, or feeling. It happened to me once at the grocery store. I was horrified. When a baby is left with a babysitter for the first time, there are often blood curdling screams that go with it. We can't know what is going through that baby's mind, but it must be a feeling of abandonment. And nothing will calm it more than the return of the mom and dad. At times we may feel abandoned by God, especially when our whole life as we know it begins to crumble. Maybe it is the infidelity of a once faithful spouse. Maybe it's the child who has let you down or who has gotten into some terrible with the wrong crowd. Maybe it's a diagnosis of cancer or some other dreaded disease that has sent your life into a tailspin. The only thing that is gonna make it all better is if Jesus returns and takes all the pain away. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! This one fact shows us that God has not abandoned us. He has a plan for us. That plan was begun at Easter and will be fulfilled on the day off judgment when, as Job says, "He will stand upon the earth, and after my skin has been destroyed, yet, in my flesh I will see God." My mom had not abandoned when I got lost in the grocery store. She wasn't going to leave without me. She loves me too much. the same is true for us and our relationship with Almighty God. Although Jesus ascended into heaven bodily, he sent His Spirit to us and promised that he will never leave us or forsake us. He isn't going to leave without us. He isn't going to leave us here on the earth by ourselves! He is going to take us to paradise with Him! Prayer: Lord, thank you for blessing me with your eternal presence and for never abandoning me. Help me to rest in your presence today. Amen.
Mon- CONFIRMATION 5-6:15 Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15 Wed- Choir practice 7pm???? Fri- Jr. Hi Youth Leave at 4pm for Camp Windermere Sat- Worship 5pm Sun- Sunrise Worship 6:30am; Breakfast 7:30; Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORSHIP WORKERS: Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver 11- Cara Klaustermeier
Ushers- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Conner Figura, Erv Yoder
Altar- Set up- Don Hance
Elders- Thurs- ALL ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE; Sun- 6:30- Jason Cluver, 10- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert; 10- Marv and Molly Hendershot
Lay Readers- 6:30- Tim Linke; 10- Jim Rahn
Organist- All Week- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Thurs- Jacob Winn Fri- Terry McKenzie 6:30- Terry McKenzie 10- Jacob Cluver _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: What is a Nazirite?
(Answer from Pat King) (Thanks also to Don Nolte for answering the question.)
Finally, a decent question. Simple answer: a nutcase who - basically a religious fanatic – took a wackadoodle vow to be "pure," and "consecrated to Yahweh." Which would be okay, except their idea of how to obtain those things were a bit strange. Anyway, the Jewish bible identifies Samson and Samuel as Nazirites. And we all know how they ended up.
Wikki says:
In the Hebrew Bible, a nazirite or nazarite is one who voluntarily took a vow described in Numbers 6:1–21. "Nazarite" comes from the Hebrew word נזיר nazir meaning "consecrated" or "separated". This vow required the person to:
Abstain from wine, wine vinegar, grapes, raisins, intoxicating liquors, vinegar made from such substances, and eating or drinking any substance that contains any trace of grapes.
Refrain from cutting the hair on one's head; but to allow the locks of the head's hair to grow.
Not to become ritually impure by contact with corpses or graves, even those of family members.
After following these requirements for a designated interval (which would be specified in the individual's vow), the person would immerse in a mikveh and make three offerings: a lamb as a burnt offering (olah), an ewe as a sin-offering (hatat), and a ram as a peace offering (shelamim), in addition to a basket of unleavened bread, grain offerings and drink offerings, which accompanied the peace offering. They would also shave their head in the outer courtyard of the Temple (the Jerusalem Temple) and then place the hair on the same fire as the peace offering. (Numbers 6:18) The nazirite is described as being "holy unto YHWH" (Numbers 6:8), yet at the same time must bring a sin offering. This has led to divergent approaches to the nazirite in the Talmud, and later authorities, with some viewing the nazirite as an ideal, and others viewing him as a sinner. In Modern Hebrew the word "nazir" is commonly used for monks, both Christian and Buddhist - this meaning having largely displaced the original Biblical meaning.
You deserve a kid free night out! Friday, April 15th from 5pm - 10pm. Miss Kelsey and Mrs. K along with some great babysitters from our youth will be hosting our 2nd Parents' Night Out. This is a fundraiser for our church youth group. $20 for the first child $10 for the 2nd and $5 for each additional kid. Little Lambs and church kids get first dibs
Join us as a vendor inside, have a tag sale on the parking lot, or craft items for sale. Outside spaces are available for $10 for a double parking spot.
There will be a sale under the pavilion if you would like to donate items. The youth will be raising money for their National Youth Gathering trip under the pavilion and at the concession stand.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 950 S Hwy 47 in Warrenton. Please call the church office for more info. 636-456-2888.
Vendor spots are being held for: Tupperware, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, 18" doll clothes by PJ'S Patterns, Perfectly Posh, Paparazzi, Damsel in Distress, It Works Global, Mary Kay, Norwex, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Lilla Rose, Usborne Books & More, Cindy Rust handmade Jewelry, Avon, Park Lane, scroll saw art, Young Living Essential oils, Amy Flores Handmade Jewelry and custom / personalized key chains. More to come...
THE QUILTERS WILL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF THE QUILT THAT IS HANGING DOWNSTAIRS!!
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR 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.
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.
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.
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20 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him."3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb.4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.5 And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there,7 and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus'[a] head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself.8 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed;9 for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead.10 Then the disciples went back to their homes.
11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb.12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.13 They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him."14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.15 Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?" Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away."16 Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Aramaic,[b]"Rabboni!" (which means Teacher).17 Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"—and that he had said these things to her.
Yeah right..... Have you ever heard such a far-fetched story? No one rises from the dead. We have plenty of ghost stories and zombie stories, but that's all they are.... stories. This one, as far-fetched and unbelievable as it is, is TRUE.
How do we know it's true? There are two things: 1. The stone was rolled away and his body was gone. This was in spite of the fact that there were guards there guarding it, and hat it was sealed. The stone would have taken at least two and probably more people to roll it away, and none of the disciples ever said they did it. They were too scared. No one was able to produce a dead, decaying body, because it wasn't decaying or dead. His body was alive! 2. He appeared to many people over a period of forty days before his ascension, and then appeared to Paul, an enemy of Jesus, afterward. He appeared to men and women, friends and foes. He walked, talked, prayed, and ate with them.
The truth is impossible to deny. Jesus is alive! Trust it! Know it! Believe it! Live it!
Prayer: Lord, you have shown us, beyond a doubt, that you are alive! Show your power to us again this Holy Week as you convince us of Your love, forgiveness, and peace over and over again until the day you return to judge the living and the dead and restore your kingdom to what it should be. Amen.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ CALENDAR: Wed- Choir practice 7pm Thurs- Maundy Thursday worship 6:30 Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am; Good Friday worship 6:30 Sat- Set up for Easter breakfast and set up tomb upstairs 8am; NO WORSHIP Sun- Sunrise Worship 6:30am; Breakfast 7:30; Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORSHIP WORKERS: Acolyte- Thurs- John Pezold; Fri- Dawn Sherman Sun- 6:30- Gus Klaustermeier 10- Hailey Blechle
Ushers- Thurs- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher; Fri- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte Sun- 6:30 AM Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert Don Turnure; 11AM Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate
Altar- Thurs- Set up Cheri Hofeldt; Clean up- Terry McKenzie; Fri Set up Terry McKenzie; Sun- Set up- Linda Callies, Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Thurs- ALL ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE; Sun- 6:30- Jason Cluver, 10- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert; 10- Marv and Molly Hendershot
Lay Readers- 6:30- Tim Linke; 10- Jim Rahn
Organist- All Week- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Thurs- Jacob Winn Fri- Terry McKenzie 6:30- Terry McKenzie 10- Jacob Cluver _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Name two of Ruth's most famous descendant?
From Pat King (She sure is clever and funny)
You have, seriously, got to stop with these kindergarten Bible quizzes. Even my Cody can answer this one, and, as a dog, he has issues reading. For real!
Anyway – to answer your question – she was the great grandmother of King David, and the many-times great grandmother of Jesus. She married that Boaz dude, who became the father of Obed, who was the father of Jesse (he's mentioned in an advent song, BTW), who was the father of David- of the slingshot and king fame.
So seriously, if Cody can answer this without referring to anything – other than his doggie memory – you have got to try something harder next time.
Thanks to Don Nolte for a reasonable and concise answer (David and Jesus)
Above please find the information concerning the funeral for our Father, John Sherod, who died on Friday 3/18/16 (just 3 days before his 89th birthday). He passed away peacefully.
Please pass on the information to the good folks there at St. John's. Mom and Dad both enjoyed their years as parishioners there at St. JOHN'S.
If anyone wants to reach out to the Family they can contact me, since I am the oldest son.
30 HOUR FAMINE THURSDAY AT NOON- FRIDAY AT 6PM!! ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!!
I would like to do a 30 Hour Famine with a lock in at church this Thursday and Friday for our youth!
As part of it I'd like to clean up our part of hwy 47 to start it all off.
Here's the schedule: Thurs noon- stop eating and meet at Aldi parking lot to clean up highway 47 Thurs 6:30- worship Thurs 8- lock in begins Fri 8am- lock in ends Fri 6pm- Famine ends
Fri 6:30- worship Fri 8pm- those who participate in the Famine gather for a feast at a place tbd.
Bring stuff to have fun! NO FOOD!
Our devotion times will be based on the Passion of Christ.
If you'd like to participate please reply to this text asap! ________________________________________________________________________________
Join us as a vendor inside, have a tag sale on the parking lot, or craft items for sale. Outside spaces are available for $10 for a double parking spot.
There will be a sale under the pavilion if you would like to donate items. The youth will be raising money for their National Youth Gathering trip under the pavilion and at the concession stand.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 950 S Hwy 47 in Warrenton. Please call the church office for more info. 636-456-2888.
Vendor spots are being held for: Tupperware, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, 18" doll clothes by PJ'S Patterns, Perfectly Posh, Paparazzi, Damsel in Distress, It Works Global, Mary Kay, Norwex, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Lilla Rose, Usborne Books & More, Cindy Rust handmade Jewelry, Avon, Park Lane, scroll saw art, Young Living Essential oils, Amy Flores Handmade Jewelry and custom / personalized key chains. More to come...
THE QUILTERS WILL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF THE QUILT THAT IS HANGING DOWNSTAIRS!!
You deserve a kid free night out! Friday, April 15th from 5pm - 10pm. Miss Kelsey and Mrs. K along with some great babysitters from our youth will be hosting our 2nd Parents' Night Out. This is a fundraiser for our church youth group. $20 for the first child $10 for the 2nd and $5 for each additional kid. Little Lambs and church kids get first dibs
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR 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.
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.
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.
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(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.)
For MELISSA BADER as she is undergoing back surgery this morning.
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 as he has been moved to Breeze Park in Weldon Spring for rehab and to receive his cancer treatment.
For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, her leukemia is in remission and she is moving on tot he next course of treatment.
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.
OOPS. I clicked send before I updated everything. Here is the updated version...
DEVOTION: John 19:17-30English Standard Version (ESV) 17 and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.18 There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them.19 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."20 Many of the Jews read this inscription, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Aramaic, in Latin, and in Greek.21 So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but rather, 'This man said, I am King of the Jews.'"22 Pilate answered, "What I have written I have written." 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic.[a] But the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom,24 so they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be." This was to fulfill the Scripture which says,
"They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots."
So the soldiers did these things,25 but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"27 Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), "I thirst."29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth.30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, "It is finished," and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
Today, once again, we hear of terror attacks carried out by Satan's minions known as ISIS or radical Islam, or whatever you want to call them. If there was every evidence that Satan, sin, and hell are all real, this is it. You can't deny the reality of evil in the world. It has been around since Satan fell from heaven and tempted Eve with the thought that she could be like God, knowing good and evil. Before she ate that fruit she only knew good. Evil didn't exist in the world. Since then evil has grown and run rampant.
And so we pray that God will give courage and peace to those who are dealing with yet another tragedy due to evil. And we especially pray for those who are mourning the loss of loved ones due to that evil.
It is in the middle of that evil, that Jesus says, "It is finished." Even though his death was in a different time and place, it was for ALL people and for ALL time! It was even for the tragedy in Brussels this morning. It was for all the tragedies in your life. All of these tragedies will come to an end on the day that Jesus returns.
What does the fact that it is finished mean for you personally? It means that there is no need for you to pay restitution for all your crimes (sins) against God. Jesus has paid restitution. It means that you can be certain that all the requirements of the law have been fulfilled on your behalf. It means that you are no longer responsible for fulfilling the law for yourself, to save yourself. It means that you are loved forever, and that love will never go away. It means that you will go to be with Jesus when you take your last breath. It means that you can have that "peace that passes all understanding."
The death of Jesus means eternal life for you! Have joy, peace, and comfort in that today and throughout this Holy Week!
Prayer: Lord, bless me to remember your death with fondness and admiration so that others may know Your love through me. We also ask that you would bless the people of Brussels today as they deal with this terror attack and the anxiety, stress, anger, sadness, and fear that comes with it. Use this tragedy to bring people to you and grow your kingdom. Help all of us to know that even though it may look like this terror is increasing, it will never defeat You or destroy Your kingdom, but it will only make it grow and hasten Your coming. Amen.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ CALENDAR: Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 11:30-12:15??? Wed- Choir practice 7pm Thurs- Maundy Thursday worship 6:30 Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am; Good Friday worship 6:30 Sat- Set up for Easter breakfast and set up tomb upstairs 8am; NO WORSHIP Sun- Sunrise Worship 6:30am; Breakfast 7:30; Egg Hunt 9; Worship 10 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORSHIP WORKERS: Acolyte- Thurs- John Pezold; Fri- Dawn Sherman Sun- 6:30- Gus Klaustermeier 10- Hailey Blechle
Ushers- Thurs- George, Gary, and Ben Hoelscher; Fri- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte Sun- 6:30 AM Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert Don Turnure; 11AM Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate
Altar- Thurs- Set up Cheri Hofeldt; Clean up- Terry McKenzie; Fri Set up Terry McKenzie; Sun- Set up- Linda Callies, Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Thurs- ALL ELDERS SHOULD BE THERE; Sun- 6:30- Jason Cluver, 10- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 6:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert; 10- Marv and Molly Hendershot
Lay Readers- 6:30- Tim Linke; 10- Jim Rahn
Organist- All Week- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Thurs- Jacob Winn Fri- Terry McKenzie 6:30- Terry McKenzie 10- Jacob Cluver _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YESTERDAY'S BIBLE QUIZ: Who was Jephthah?
He was a mighty Gileadite warrior, son of Gilead and his prostitute wife. Became one of Israel's judges. He conquered the Ammonites. Judges chapters 11 and 12. ___________________________________________________
TODAY'S QUIZ: Name two of Ruth's most famous descendant?
Above please find the information concerning the funeral for our Father, John Sherod, who died on Friday 3/18/16 (just 3 days before his 89th birthday). He passed away peacefully.
Please pass on the information to the good folks there at St. John's. Mom and Dad both enjoyed their years as parishioners there at St. JOHN'S.
If anyone wants to reach out to the Family they can contact me, since I am the oldest son.
30 HOUR FAMINE THURSDAY AT NOON- FRIDAY AT 6PM!! ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!!
I would like to do a 30 Hour Famine with a lock in at church this Thursday and Friday for our youth!
As part of it I'd like to clean up our part of hwy 47 to start it all off.
Here's the schedule: Thurs noon- stop eating and meet at Aldi parking lot to clean up highway 47 Thurs 6:30- worship Thurs 8- lock in begins Fri 8am- lock in ends Fri 6pm- Famine ends
Fri 6:30- worship Fri 8pm- those who participate in the Famine gather for a feast at a place tbd.
Bring stuff to have fun! NO FOOD!
Our devotion times will be based on the Passion of Christ.
If you'd like to participate please reply to this text asap! ________________________________________________________________________________
Join us as a vendor inside, have a tag sale on the parking lot, or craft items for sale. Outside spaces are available for $10 for a double parking spot.
There will be a sale under the pavilion if you would like to donate items. The youth will be raising money for their National Youth Gathering trip under the pavilion and at the concession stand.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 950 S Hwy 47 in Warrenton. Please call the church office for more info. 636-456-2888.
Vendor spots are being held for: Tupperware, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, 18" doll clothes by PJ'S Patterns, Perfectly Posh, Paparazzi, Damsel in Distress, It Works Global, Mary Kay, Norwex, Tastefully Simple, Pink Zebra, Lilla Rose, Usborne Books & More, Cindy Rust handmade Jewelry, Avon, Park Lane, scroll saw art, Young Living Essential oils, Amy Flores Handmade Jewelry and custom / personalized key chains. More to come...
THE QUILTERS WILL ALSO BE RAFFLING OFF THE QUILT THAT IS HANGING DOWNSTAIRS!!
You deserve a kid free night out! Friday, April 15th from 5pm - 10pm. Miss Kelsey and Mrs. K along with some great babysitters from our youth will be hosting our 2nd Parents' Night Out. This is a fundraiser for our church youth group. $20 for the first child $10 for the 2nd and $5 for each additional kid. Little Lambs and church kids get first dibs
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR 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.
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.
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.
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.)
For HOPE TINNIIN recovering well from knee surgery.
For MELISSA BADER as she has serious back surgery this Wednesday.
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 as he has been moved to Breeze Park in Weldon Spring for rehab and to receive his cancer treatment.
For MARIAH, a granddaughter of Pat Jaeger's best friend, her leukemia is in remission and she is moving on tot he next course of treatment.
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.
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Mission Statement
The mission of St. John's Lutheran Church is to preach the Word of God in its purity and to teach this Word to all people. We do so through the means God has given us, the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.
What We Believe
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod accepts the Scriptures as the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and subscribes unconditionally to all the symbolical books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church as a true and unadulterated statement and exposition of the Word of God.
We accept the Confessions because they are drawn from the Word of God and on that account regard their doctrinal content as a true and binding exposition of Holy Scripture and as authoritative for all pastors, congregations and other rostered church workers of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
