List of games needed

We have many of the games needed for our weekly Bible Lessons, however, we would like more copies of some and we are still in search of a few.  

The following is a list of wanted games:  Checkers

Life

Chutes and Ladders

Sorry

Trouble 

Hungry, Hungry Hippos 

Candy Land

Jenga

Connect Four 

Operation 

Battleship.  

We will be able to return the games to you after the weekly lesson and no later than Labor Day Sunday.  Please check the games to see they have the pieces needed to play and mark the boxes with your name.  The games may be left in KelseyOverbeck's office.

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Summer Sunday school needs some games

Starting Sunday, June 5th Sunday school will start our summer lessons.  Each week we will play a different game which will be coordinated with our Bible lesson.  

June 5th is a very BIG day!  It is also the Gross Out Challenge!  

Plan to be at both events we need you and your gross food items. The winner of the challenge and the amount of funds raised will be announced Memorial Day Weekend at all 3 services.

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Update on Lil Winter prayer request

 Lil has moved to Delmar Gardens in OFallon and will probably be there a week to ten days to recover from her fall and hurt knee.  Thanks for praying for her y'all!

Fwd: The Voice of Missouri E-Newsletter (May 27, 2016)

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Prayer request for LIL WINTER

 Lil Winter fell and hurt her knee badly on Tuesday.  She has been admitted to St Joe's in St. Charles for rehab. 

No children/youth Sunday school this Sunday

Due to Memorial Day weekend and several teachers being out of town there will be no kid's Sunday school this Sunday.  There will still be adult Bible class. 

Daily Email: Thursday, May 26, 2016

DEVOTION:  Luke 7:1-10English Standard Version (ESV)

Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant

7 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. ² Now a centurion had a servant^[a] who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. ³ When the centurion^[b] heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant. ⁴ And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him, ⁵ for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue." ⁶ And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. ⁷ Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. ⁸ For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." ⁹ When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." ¹⁰ And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well.

 
You would expect to see this kind of faith among the people that God had appointed as his own and kept as his own for thousands of years.  You wouldn't expect this kind of faith within a Gentile centurion who was supposed to be against Jesus and his people. 
 
You never know where you're going to find faith.  You may find it in a Jewish millionaire who learns of Christ's love and comes to faith.  You may find it in the drug addict who has no home.  You may find it in a man who has been a Christian for 45 years, since he was two weeks old.  You may also find an even greater faith in the lady who just heard the Gospel an hour ago. 
 
It's not your job to judge who will and won't believe.  It's not your job to pick and choose who should hear the good news from you.  It's not for you to give forgive to only those you think are worthy of it.  You are not that kind of judge. 
 
The next time you are judging someone look at them as Jesus does, as someone for whom He died.  Judge them as Jesus did the centurion in today's lesson, as someone who has greater faith than everyone in the church! 
 
Let us pray: Help me not to judge people according to what I see, but according to what you see.  Amen.

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CALENDAR:
Thurs- Lutheranism 101 7pm
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat-  Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
Mon- Memorial Day- Church office closed
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver   11- Alaina Heitgerd

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Rich Talbert, Tim Linke, Don Turnure

Altar-  Set up- Dane and Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- John and Anna Hoenig

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-  8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Marci Sevier  8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Kailyn Blechle

Organist- Rachel Fisher
 
Piano- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- ???? (Erv Yoder is scheduled, but he is out of town for work.) 11- Cameron Faerber
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   

Who was Agur son of Jakeh? 

 

Pat is Back by un- popular demand!  hehe

 

Contrary to popular belief, he was not the son named after the sound a cat makes, when coughing up a hairball. I know, it sure sounds like it, but not true. No, Agur be Jakeh (Hebrew: אגור בן יקה‎) was the dude who compiled a bunch of proverbs – written by crazy Sol – and he plunked them all down in Proverbs 30 – which is sometimes known as the Book of Agur, or Sayings of Agur. So says the wise and infallible Wiki!

But I actually like the hairball answer better.

 

So, here's an article you guys can read, if you're so inclined: http://www.gotquestions.org/Agur-Proverbs.html

 

Oh! I forgot something! The book of Agur is not  - I repeat NOT!!! – the common plumbing manual used by student plumbers when trying to figure out how to use an – you guessed it! – augur! Note the different spelling when shopping for said manual.

 

 

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Who is Solomon writing to in the Song of Solomon?

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NEWS!!!! 

STEPHEN MINISTRY IS REBOOTING AND REENERGIZING AND NEEDS MORE FOLKS TO BE A PART OF IT!! 

Read below if you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry and what it entails!!

 

WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?

Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry of caring for individuals on a one to one basis through listening and prayer. 

 

WHO NEEDS A STEPHEN MINISTER

Basically anyone who has gone or is going through some type of struggle or loss could benefit from a visit from a Stephen Minister. People who are going through grief, divorce, loneliness, or a whole host of other circumstances are all good candidates for a Stephen Minister.

 

WHO LEADS AND DIRECTS IT?

It is led by lay people, under the supervision of Pastor, who have been trained to be Stephen Leaders at a special Stephen Leader training course.  Molly Hendershot, Joanne Hachtel, and Chrissy Groeber are our current Stephen leaders. 

 

HOW DOES ONE BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?

Stephen Ministers go through 50 hours of training to be the best active listeners and responsible caregivers that they can be.

 

WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO ONCE THEY ARE TRAINED?  Stephen Ministers are responsible to

Listen

Pray

Share Christ's love

Attend to the caregiver process and leave the results to God. 

Maintain confidentiality

 

WHAT IS CONFIDENTIALITY

Everything that a Stephen Minister talks about with a care giver is to be kept between the Stephen Minister and the care receiver.  It is a very private matter and cannot and should not be divulged to anyone, unless that care receiver requests it. 

 

WHO CAN BE A STEPHEN MINISTER?

Anyone who has a heart for hurting souls can be a Stephen Minister.  It does require a time commitment, so be sure that you have enough time to commit to the training and to being a Stephen Minister (About 1-2 hours a week.)

 

WHY DO WE NEED STEPHEN MINISTERS? 

It's best to answer this one right from the Scriptures.  In Acts 6 we see that the disciples were getting very busy as the church was growing exponentially.  They needed some "helpers' to help take care of the needs of the people.  So they chose seven people, one of whom was Stephen, to help take care of the physical and spiritual needs of the people. 

            To these seven, and then to billions after them in the millennia since, have been given the task of being the ears, hands, and hearts to care for the people.

            St. John's is in need of such people!  As our congregation grows and changes and as needs increase, the need for Stephen Ministers increases as well.  We just need more people listening and praying and that's what Stephen Ministers do.    

 

 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO EB ASSIGNED TO A STEPHEN MINISTER AS A CARE RECEIVER?

Contact one of the Stephen Leaders, Marilyn, or Pastor and we will get you set up.  Church phone is 636-456-2888  or Pastor's cell is  636-359-1061

 

 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?

1. Contact one of our Stephen Leaders, Pastor, or Marilyn to be put on a list of trainees.  636-456-2888  or Pastor's cell at 636-359-1061

2. Wait for enough people to fill out the list.

3. Attend and participate in training when it is scheduled.  We have to wait till there are enough people willing to go through the Stephen Ministry training before we start.

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CALLING ALL 18-40 YEAR OLDS!!

What?  Barbecue Picnic

When? Saturday, June 18, at 6pm (after worship)

Where? Church Pavilion

Who?  All 18-40 year olds and their friends

Why? 1. Fun and Fellowship (getting to know others)

2. Fact Finding and Future Planning (How can the congregation better serve this generation, and how can this generation be of service to, in and through the congregation?)

 

What will be provided?  Hamburgers, hotdogs, pork steaks, buns, plates, napkins, cups, and plasticware, tea, and lemondade. 

 

What should I bring? Bring your own adult beverages and a side dish or dessert to share. 

 

Please RSVP by Sunday, June 12 if you can, but if you don't RSVP, please come!  The Lord will provide.

 

PAPER RECYCLING AT CHURCH

DO NOT LEAVE THE PAPER IN A PLASTIC BAG WHEN YOU DROP IT IN THE BIN.  DUMP IT OUT OF THE BAG! 

 

No cardboard, plastic, or foam allowed.

 

You may have noticed the big red dumpster on the parking lot.  That is for you to dump your used paper!!

Any kind and color of paper is acceptable.  No cardboard. 

 

Church will get money per pound.

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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

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LUTHERANISM 101 RESUMES TONIGHT!! 

Come and join us!  It doesn't matter if you have tons of Bible and theology knowledge or none at all!  It's a fun, light hearted and yet extremely beneficial time!

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TRIBUTE TO VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVER PROJECT IS UNDERWAY

Place your order online at www.tributetoveteransmemorial.org  or get an application from the office.

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PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!

We have been blessed beyond measure in the United States haven't we?  I want you to join me in making a global difference by releasing children from poverty through Christian education.

 

Instead of taking a week off and joining my fellow Lead a Child bikers who are riding the Fault Line across four states this year,  I have decided to go solo and bike 1,000 miles locally and while on vacation by August 1 to raise funds for LeadaChild. Would you sponsor me so that I can raise funds to support this most worthy organization?  In my opinion, there is no more worthy organization to support than LeadaChild!

 

LeadaChild  provides educational assistance to over 26,000 children and shares the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their families! LeadaChild supports the poorest of the poor children through Christian education in the following countries:

Guatemala                    Chad                       Honduras               Palestine               Haiti             Uganda

Gambia                          Ivory Coast            El Salvador            Nigeria                   Panama       Nicaragua

Burma                            Ghana                     Chile                       Venezuela             Bolivia         Mexico

Liberia                            Uruguay                Sri Lanka                India                       Guinea        Sierra Leone   

Bangladesh                   Cambodia              South Africa         Togo                       Thailand

 These students need your help to find a way out of poverty through Christian education and learn of the hope of Christ our Savior.

 

Please fill out your information below and send it with your check or donate online through the LeadaChild website: http://www.leadachild.org/bike

 

Every dollar makes a difference. Please give generously.  Please remember all of the riders in your prayers!  Thank you much for your support!

 

Biking For Kids Together,

Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier

 

LeadaChild  is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MAY IS CANNED FRUIT!!!

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 PRAYER 

For WALT SCHIRR as he spends some time at Parklane Rehab recovering from a urinary tract infection.

 

For BARB PERRICONE as she continues to recover from pneumonia at Parklane Rehab.

 

For PAT JAEGER, who has had her knee replacement surgery postponed. 

 

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who will be having cancer surgery soon, and chemo and radiation afterwards on a tumor just behind his tonsils.

 

For JIM HUSTER who is recovering at home from pneumonia.

 

For CARA KLAUSTERMEIER as she is doing well and even helping out at Summer school with Mrs. Tinnin doing some tutoring.  

 

For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now. 

  

 For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.

Sermon from 5/22/16

Watch and Share!
 
 https://youtu.be/Q_qnlJNgSz8

Daily Email: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

DEVOTION:  Galatians 1:1-12English Standard Version (ESV)
 
"Greeting"

1 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— ² and all the brothers^[a] who are with me,

To the churches of Galatia:
³ Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, ⁴ who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, ⁵ to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
 
"No Other Gospel"
⁶ I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— ⁷ not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. ⁸ But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. ⁹ As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
¹⁰ For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant^[b] of Christ.
 
"Paul Called by God"
¹¹ For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel.^{[c] 12} For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
 
 
There were some people in Galatia at Paul's time who were Christians, but they were mistaken Christians.  These Christians had the mistaken belief that the people still had to fulfill the Jewish regulations and laws.  They were mistaken because Jesus had fulfilled those laws all by himself and made them obsolete.  They were no longer necessary for salvation, or for that matter anything else.  In essence, these people were saying that belief in the salvation of Jesus through his life, suffering, death, and resurrection was not enough. 
 
Do you know anyone, or even a whole church body that teaches this?  I bet you do.  There are many confused and mistaken Christian churches who put other stipulations on the Gospel.  They teach that a person must be good, or that he has to fulfill the law of ...... whatever. 
 
I tell you the truth!  There is no other Gospel!  Later on in this letter Paul exclaims, once again, that "we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Jesus Christ, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. 
 
This is the Gospel!  Listen up!  Jesus Christ was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.  He descended into hell.  The third day He rose from the dead.  He ascended into heaven and sits at the right handoff God the Father Almighty!  From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.  He did this all for you!  He suffered died and rose again for you!  You will live forever if you believe this! 
 
That's it!  No more! No less!  Believe it and you will be saved!
 
Have a blessed day y'all!
 
Prayer: Lord, don't let me listen to anyone who will distort, change, add to, or take away from the Gospel.  Give me the wisdom to know the Gospel and to believe it and only it wholeheartedly so I can be with you forever.  Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10; Choir 7
Thurs- Lutheranism 101 7pm
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat-  Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
Mon- Memorial Day- Church office closed
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver   11- Alaina Heitgerd

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Rich Talbert, Tim Linke, Don Turnure

Altar-  Set up- Dane and Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- John and Anna Hoenig

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-  8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Marci Sevier  8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Kailyn Blechle

Organist- Rachel Fisher
 
Piano- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- ???? (Erv Yoder is scheduled, but he is out of town for work.) 11- Cameron Faerber
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   What does Solomon say about grandchildren in Proverbs?  Children's children are a crown to the aged.

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Who was Agur son of Jakeh?  (Hey Pat... where ya at?)

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NEWS!!!! 

SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 RESUMES THIS THURSDAY!! 

Come and join us!  It doesn't matter if you have tons of Bible and theology knowledge or none at all!  It's a fun, light hearted and yet extremely beneficial time!

_______________________________________________________________________________

PAPER RECYCLING AT CHURCH

You may have noticed the big red dumpster on the parking lot.  That is for you to dump your used paper!!

Any kind and color of paper is acceptable.  No cardboard. 

 

Church will get money per pound.

__________________________________________________________________________________

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVER PROJECT IS UNDERWAY

Place your order online at www.tributetoveteransmemorial.org  or get an application from the office.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!

We have been blessed beyond measure in the United States haven't we?  I want you to join me in making a global difference by releasing children from poverty through Christian education.

 

Instead of taking a week off and joining my fellow Lead a Child bikers who are riding the Fault Line across four states this year,  I have decided to go solo and bike 1,000 miles locally and while on vacation by August 1 to raise funds for LeadaChild. Would you sponsor me so that I can raise funds to support this most worthy organization?  In my opinion, there is no more worthy organization to support than LeadaChild!

 

LeadaChild  provides educational assistance to over 26,000 children and shares the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their families! LeadaChild supports the poorest of the poor children through Christian education in the following countries:

Guatemala                    Chad                       Honduras               Palestine               Haiti             Uganda

Gambia                          Ivory Coast            El Salvador            Nigeria                   Panama       Nicaragua

Burma                            Ghana                     Chile                       Venezuela             Bolivia         Mexico

Liberia                            Uruguay                Sri Lanka                India                       Guinea        Sierra Leone   

Bangladesh                   Cambodia              South Africa         Togo                       Thailand

 These students need your help to find a way out of poverty through Christian education and learn of the hope of Christ our Savior.

 

Please fill out your information below and send it with your check or donate online through the LeadaChild website: http://www.leadachild.org/bike

 

Every dollar makes a difference. Please give generously.  Please remember all of the riders in your prayers!  Thank you much for your support!

 

Biking For Kids Together,

Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier

 

LeadaChild  is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

_____________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MAY IS CANNED FRUIT!!!

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 PRAYER 

For PAT JAEGER, who has had her knee replacement surgery postponed. 

 

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who will be having cancer surgery soon, and chemo and radiation afterwards on a tumor just behind his tonsils.

 

For JIM HUSTER who is recovering at home from pneumonia.

 

For BARB PERRICONE as she continues to recover from pneumonia in the hospital.

 

For CARA KLAUSTERMEIER as she recovers at home and is doing well.

 

 For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now. 

  

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.

Daily Email: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

DEVOTION:  1 Kings 8:22-24    English Standard Version (ESV)
 
"Solomon's Prayer of Dedication"
²² Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward heaven, ²³ and said, "O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart; ²⁴ you have kept with your servant David my father what you declared to him. You spoke with your mouth, and with your hand have fulfilled it this day

 

²⁷ "But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built! ²⁸ Yet have regard to the prayer of your servant and to his plea, O Lord my God, listening to the cry and to the prayer that your servant prays before you this day, ²⁹ that your eyes may be open night and day toward this house, the place of which you have said, 'My name shall be there,' that you may listen to the prayer that your servant offers toward this place. 

 

⁴¹ "Likewise, when a foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, comes from a far country for your name's sake ⁴² (for they shall hear of your great name and your mighty hand, and of your outstretched arm), when he comes and prays toward this house, ⁴³ hear in heaven your dwelling place and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to you, in order that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and that they may know that this house that I have built is called by your name. 

 

These verses are part of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple.  Solomon was very thankful for the blessings that had been received.  I think it is very interesting that Solomon di absolutely nothing to be as rich and as wise as he was.  It was all a gift from God.  God told him to ask for anything he wanted, and Solomon asked for wisdom from God.  Since Solomon asked for wisdom, God gave him wealth as well.  Along with his own wealth, the whole nation of Israel was given wealth as well.  So, when it came time to build the temple, the people all had plenty to give, BECAUSE IT WAS GOD"S GIFT! 

 

Solomon didn't always use his wealth and power to God's glory.  He gathered for himself all sorts of unnecessary things.  He took for himself a thousand wives and a thousand concubines.  Yet, if you were to read Ecclesiastes, you would see that none of that satisfied him.  It didn't satisfy him, because he didn't use it to honor God.

 

The temple of Solomon still remains his greatest achievement.  He found the greatest pleasure and the greatest satisfaction in it.  Why?  Because it was used to honor God! 

 

Your church is the same way.  You will find the greatest joy and satisfaction in worship, if that worship is used to honor God and receive His blessings.  You will have the greatest satisfaction when you participate in the work of the church, as long as that work is bringing honor  to God and doing God's will.  You will find the best relationships with your brothers and sisters in Christ who are members of St. John's.  Why?  Because those relationships are blessed to honor God and receive His blessings!

 

If you have been neglecting your church, or keeping yourself from it for some reason, I urge you to get back!  get back to worship!  Get back to fellowship!  Get back to service!  You won't be disappointed!  You will be satisfied. 

 

Prayer:  Lord, as Solomon sometimes misused your gifts, so do we.  As Solomon lacked contentment and satisfaction, because he misused and failed to appreciate those gifts, so do we.  Help us to use the gifts of money, time, and talents to your glory so we may find true satisfaction.  Amen.
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10; Choir 7
Thurs- Lutheranism 101 7pm
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat-  Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
Mon- Memorial Day- Church office closed
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver   11- Alaina Heitgerd

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Rich Talbert, Tim Linke, Don Turnure

Altar-  Set up- Dane and Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- John and Anna Hoenig

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-  8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Marci Sevier  8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Kailyn Blechle

Organist- Rachel Fisher
 
Piano- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- ???? (Erv Yoder is scheduled, but he is out of town for work.) 11- Cameron Faerber
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   What does Solomon say about what you should do with your money (wealth)?  Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of your crops.   Proverbs 3:9

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What does Solomon say about grandchildren in Proverbs?

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NEWS!!!! 

SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

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LUTHERANISM 101 RESUMES THIS THURSDAY!! 

Come and join us!  It doesn't matter if you have tons of Bible and theology knowledge or none at all!  It's a fun, light hearted and yet extremely beneficial time!

_______________________________________________________________________________

PAPER RECYCLING AT CHURCH

You may have noticed the big red dumpster on the parking lot.  That is for you to dump your used paper!!

Any kind and color of paper is acceptable.  No cardboard. 

 

Church will get money per pound.

__________________________________________________________________________________

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVER PROJECT IS UNDERWAY

Place your order online at www.tributetoveteransmemorial.org  or get an application from the office.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!

We have been blessed beyond measure in the United States haven't we?  I want you to join me in making a global difference by releasing children from poverty through Christian education.

 

Instead of taking a week off and joining my fellow Lead a Child bikers who are riding the Fault Line across four states this year,  I have decided to go solo and bike 1,000 miles locally and while on vacation by August 1 to raise funds for LeadaChild. Would you sponsor me so that I can raise funds to support this most worthy organization?  In my opinion, there is no more worthy organization to support than LeadaChild!

 

LeadaChild  provides educational assistance to over 26,000 children and shares the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their families! LeadaChild supports the poorest of the poor children through Christian education in the following countries:

Guatemala                    Chad                       Honduras               Palestine               Haiti             Uganda

Gambia                          Ivory Coast            El Salvador            Nigeria                   Panama       Nicaragua

Burma                            Ghana                     Chile                       Venezuela             Bolivia         Mexico

Liberia                            Uruguay                Sri Lanka                India                       Guinea        Sierra Leone   

Bangladesh                   Cambodia              South Africa         Togo                       Thailand

 These students need your help to find a way out of poverty through Christian education and learn of the hope of Christ our Savior.

 

Please fill out your information below and send it with your check or donate online through the LeadaChild website: http://www.leadachild.org/bike

 

Every dollar makes a difference. Please give generously.  Please remember all of the riders in your prayers!  Thank you much for your support!

 

Biking For Kids Together,

Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier

 

LeadaChild  is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MAY IS CANNED FRUIT!!!

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 PRAYER 

For PAT JAEGER, who is having knee replacement surgery tomorrow (Wednesday).

 

For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who will be having cancer surgery soon, and chemo and radiation afterwards on a tumor just behind his tonsils.

 

For JIM HUSTER who is recovering at home from pneumonia.

 

For BARB PERRICONE as she continues to recover from pneumonia in the hospital.

 

For CARA KLAUSTERMEIER as she recovers at home and is doing well.

 

 For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now. 

  

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.

FW: Corrected Wellness Luncheon flyer

 

Attached is the Corrected Wellness Luncheon flyer

 

Peggy Privett

 

Warren County Health Dept.

636-456-7474 fax 636-456-4966

Statement of Confidentiality: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender. Thank you.

 

Daily Email: Monday, May 23, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 96:1-9  English Standard Version (ESV)
 
"Worship in the Splendor of Holiness"

96 Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
    sing to the Lord, all the earth!
² Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
    tell of his salvation from day to day.
³ Declare his glory among the nations,
    his marvelous works among all the peoples!
⁴ For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
    he is to be feared above all gods.
⁵ For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
    but the Lord made the heavens.
⁶ Splendor and majesty are before him;
    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

⁷ Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
⁸ Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
    bring an offering, and come into his courts!
⁹ Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;^[a]
    tremble before him, all the earth!

 

I always like a new song, especially if it is a really good one.  I love listening to the radio and hearing that new catchy tune or that new singer sing.  It is refreshing and if the song is especially good it sticks with you and you remember it the rest of the day.  It can change your mood and make you feel good.  It can cause you to think of good things and even make a bad circumstance easier to take. 

 

Could that be what David is trying to get at in our Psalm for today?  Does he want is to sing a new song to refresh our hearts and minds?  Does he want us to make a difference in the lives of others by sharing the GOOD NEWS of the Lord's salvation?  Does he want us to give credit where credit is due, and cause others to draw near to the Lord so that He can lift them up out of the doldrums of their lives or give them peace in the middle of their trouble and anxiety?  

 

YES!  We are God's witnesses!  We are His messengers of grace to the world!  When the world is in need of peace, we are just the right ones to give it to them.  When someone is in need of forgiveness, we have been given the power an the authority to give it to him or her.  When a person is wrought with anxiety and worry over their circumstances, we can provide that peace that passes all understanding!

 

As we wake up and get going on this Monday morning, David is encouraging us to be light in this dark world, to be the hope to the hopeless, the love to the loveless, the forgiveness the unforgiven, and the life to those who are dead in their trespasses and sins!

 

Be that life, that hope, that forgiveness, and that peace today!

 

Prayer: Lord, make us sing a new song to you so that you may renew our strength and that strength may overflow to those around us.  Amen.

 
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CALENDAR:
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10; Choir 7
Thurs- Lutheranism 101 7pm
Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am
Sat-  Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
Mon- Memorial Day- Church office closed
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WORSHIP WORKERS:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Jacob Cluver   11- Alaina Heitgerd

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Rich Talbert, Tim Linke, Don Turnure

Altar-  Set up- Dane and Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- John and Anna Hoenig

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-  8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Marci Sevier  8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Kailyn Blechle

Organist- Rachel Fisher
 
Piano- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- ???? (Erv Yoder is scheduled, but he is out of town for work.) 11- Cameron Faerber
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    Find a verse in Proverbs where Solomon speaks against adultery.  Proverbs 5:1-6

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What does Solomon say about what you should do with your money (wealth)?

________________________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:

1. Pick up an order form from the counter in the narthex or from Marilyn in the office.

2. Mark how many cards you would like to order from each retailer you use, and fill in the totals.  (If you need help, stop by the office or talk to Marilyn or ask me after worship.)

3. Attach a check to your order form made out to St.John's.

4. Marilyn will place the order on a certain date each month.

5. Pick up your cards from your church mailbox.

6. Use your cards just like money at the various stores.

 

Please use this program!  It is an easy way for you to help YOUR church raise money for its ministries!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 RESUMES THIS THURSDAY!! 

Come and join us!  It doesn't matter if you have tons of Bible and theology knowledge or none at all!  It's a fun, light hearted and yet extremely beneficial time!

_______________________________________________________________________________

PAPER RECYCLING AT CHURCH

You may have noticed the big red dumpster on the parking lot.  That is for you to dump your used paper!!

Any kind and color of paper is acceptable.  No cardboard. 

 

Church will get money per pound.

__________________________________________________________________________________

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVER PROJECT IS UNDERWAY

Place your order online at www.tributetoveteransmemorial.org  or get an application from the office.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

PASTOR KLAUSTERMEIER IS BIKING 1,000 MILES THIS SUMMER FOR LEADACHILD!!!

We have been blessed beyond measure in the United States haven't we?  I want you to join me in making a global difference by releasing children from poverty through Christian education.

 

Instead of taking a week off and joining my fellow Lead a Child bikers who are riding the Fault Line across four states this year,  I have decided to go solo and bike 1,000 miles locally and while on vacation by August 1 to raise funds for LeadaChild. Would you sponsor me so that I can raise funds to support this most worthy organization?  In my opinion, there is no more worthy organization to support than LeadaChild!

 

LeadaChild  provides educational assistance to over 26,000 children and shares the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their families! LeadaChild supports the poorest of the poor children through Christian education in the following countries:

Guatemala                    Chad                       Honduras               Palestine               Haiti             Uganda

Gambia                          Ivory Coast            El Salvador            Nigeria                   Panama       Nicaragua

Burma                            Ghana                     Chile                       Venezuela             Bolivia         Mexico

Liberia                            Uruguay                Sri Lanka                India                       Guinea        Sierra Leone   

Bangladesh                   Cambodia              South Africa         Togo                       Thailand

 These students need your help to find a way out of poverty through Christian education and learn of the hope of Christ our Savior.

 

Please fill out your information below and send it with your check or donate online through the LeadaChild website: http://www.leadachild.org/bike

 

Every dollar makes a difference. Please give generously.  Please remember all of the riders in your prayers!  Thank you much for your support!

 

Biking For Kids Together,

Pastor Jeremy Klaustermeier

 

LeadaChild  is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

_____________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR MAY IS CANNED FRUIT!!!

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 PRAYER 

For JIM HUSTER who is recovering at home from pneumonia.

 

For BARB PERRICONE as she continues to recover from pneumonia in the hospital.

 

For CARA KLAUSTERMEIER as she recovers at home and is doing well.

 

 For CHERYL, a cousin of Tony and Sandra Perricone, who is going through breast cancer treatment right now. 

  

 

For DENISE SCHLESSELMANN as she finishes up her current mission work in the Czech Republic and makes her decisions for her future.