Holy Yoga tonight at 7!

Come and join Amanda Nordwald as she begins her weekly Christian yoga class. Everyone of all ages and experience is invited! A $5 donation is suggested but not required. 

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Family night tonight

Yes, there is Family night tonight at 6pm. Let me know if you're coming please!

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Holy Yoga Every Monday Night

HOLY YOGA Every Monday night (except VBS night) at 7pm in the preschool room. $5 suggested donation to whoever wants to come. No pre-registration required. Just show up! Members and non-members are welcome.

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Daily Email: Thursday, July 7, 2016

DEVOTION: Luke 10:25-37  English Standard Version (ESV)
 
"The Parable of the Good Samaritan"
²⁵ And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" ²⁶ He said to him, "What is written in the Law? How do you read it?" ²⁷ And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." ²⁸ And he said to him, "You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live."
²⁹ But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" ³⁰ Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. ³¹ Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. ³² So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. ³³ But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. ³⁴ He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. ³⁵ And the next day he took out two denarii^[a] and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' ³⁶ Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" ³⁷ He said, "The one who showed him mercy." And Jesus said to him, "You go, and do likewise."
 
Contrary to popular understanding, this parable isn't necessarily about how to be a good person.  The point of the story is truly the fact that the man was a Samaritan and not a true Israelite and yet, he helped his enemy.
 
You see, a lot of times, church people think they are good with God just because they are church people.  They go to worship.  They do all the right things as far as volunteering and giving.  yet, when the rubber hits the road, or when their faith is tested they are found lacking. 
 
Notice that the first two guys who happen upon the man who was hurt were church folks, one a priest and the other a Levite (of the family off the priests and often thought as more holy than everyone else.)  Yet, when they see the man, they do nothing to help him, thus showing that their faith, at best, is shallow and selfish, and at worst is nonexistent. 
 
The Samaritan, a half breed, on the other hand, probably still a faithful believer although not thought of as one, and certainly not thought of as holy because he wasn't of the "right" family, did stop and take care of the man. 
 
My friends, this passage isn't just a good moral story about how to treat others.  It's about Jesus, who, although he wasn't of the priestly family and in fact was from Nazareth and an outsider to say the least, was and still is our great High Priest.  It's also the fact that, while we were still his enemies, he died for us.  He is the one who finds us along the road dirty, beaten, and left for dead; and picks us up, heals us, and MOST IMPORTANLY, pays everything for us! 
 
JESUS IS OUR GOOD SAMARITAN!!  And because He lives in you by virtue of your baptism and faith, he works through you to do His will and to bring others to faith so that you can show the love of Jesus in your own life. 
 
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, thank you for being my good Samaritan, for finding me, though I was as good as dead, and for bringing me back to life.  Amen.

 

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CALENDAR
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support group 1pm; Lutheranism 101 resumes 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm; Pastor out of town helping sister move, Pastor Grund will be here
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Jack Bunge   11- Jacob Cluver

Ushers- Brett Nordwald, Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Erv Yoder

Altar-  Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Steve Robine;  8:30- John Hachtel;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier  8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  No projection this week

________________________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  Who did Isaiah prophecy against?  (Still no answer.  Where are you Pat?)

_____________________________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!!  (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)

 

LUTHERANISM 101 IS BACK AT IT THIS THURSDAY AT 7PM!!

Come and learn more about your faith and grow in fellowship with other Christians at the same time.  I'll bring dessert! 

 

Every lesson is a stand alone lesson, so you can come and know that you have not missed a thing if you haven't been there. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________

ONE LAST DOOR OFFERING THIS WEEKEND TO HELP OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO MAKE IT TO NEW ORLEANS AND BACK!!

Please help them out and give as you are able!  They are leaving on Friday, July 15 and will be back on Thursday, July 21!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

THE FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SHEET IS BLANK.  THE DONUTS DON'T JUST MAGICALLY SHOW UP SUNDAY AFTER SUNDAY. 

If you have benefitted from these refreshments, but haven't done your fair share, please think about signing up for a Sunday in the near future.  Call 456-2888 to sign up for this Sunday or any of the following Sundays.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT CHURCH THIS WEEKEND AND AT BIBLE STUDY NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT AT 7PM!!!!

1. Your congregation has supported you in a lot of wonderful ways and they want to pray for you and wish you well as you prepare to depart!   Please make every effort to be there for worship so they can pray for you and so you can thank them for their generosity and support!

 

2. You've had a lot of physical and material preparations for the gathering (fund raising, packing preparations, etc.  Now it's time to prepare your hearts for it.  Pastor will be leading a Bible study on what it means to have a "Vacation with Jesus".   I will grill hotdogs and hamburgers for us!  Please bring your insurance cards and your $60 activity fee to this meeting!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

GUN CLUB OUTING COMING UP SATURDAY, AUGUST 13!!!

 Our next Gun Club outing will be at Whetstone Creek Conservation Area Gun Range on Saturday, August 13, from 9am-Noon.  You can either bring your own guns and ammo to shoot at the range or we will have a whole range set up for a special "fam fire" (armed forces code for familiarization fire) on a separate range for those who don't own a gun but would like to learn to shoot and learn about various types of firearms.  Paul Brockfeld and others will have several different firearms and ammo to use for $20 per person.  Please sign up on the sheet on the counter in the narthex so we know how many are coming and who is or is not bringing their own guns and ammo. 
 
Directions to the range: DO NOT follow the signs to Whetstone Creek.  If you follow the signs, you will not go to the firearms range.  From Warrenton take I-70 to the Williamsburg exit.  At the top of the ramp turn right and head north into Williamsburg.  At the first stop sign go straight (Sign will tell you to turn left to go to Whetstone Creek CA - do not turn left).  At the second stop sign go straight.  Road will turn to gravel as you leave Williamsburg.  Once road turns to gravel it is approximately 2.3 miles to the range on the right.  Parking lot is before the range.

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MEN'S RETREAT INTERVIEW AND INFO
Below is the link I did on KFUO AM 850 this morning about our men's retreat coming up on Sept. 23-25.  Go to www.t3mensretreat.org to register and mark your calendars today!  I want you to go!
 
 
 http://www.kfuoam.org/2016/07/06/ht-2016-07-06/

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DOOR OFFERING FOR SIMON PETER WAAKO RAISED $721!! 

A few weeks ago, we had a door offering for a missionary pastor in Uganda, named Simon Peter Waako and his family.  He is pastoring four very poor villages and most of the people he ministers to cannot afford to support him.  He will be able to do A LOT with the $721 he received from us today (a lot more than we could do with it here in the U.S.)!  Praise the Lord!   
Thank you all who donated!

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LADIES AID SUMMER LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 AT NOON AT DENNY'S!!!!

All ladies are invited!!  Make sure you sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Sunday, July 17 so reservations can be made.

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LONG TERM CARE WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY, JULY 19 AT 6:30PM!!

The choices have changed.   Are you confused about long term care?  Most people are.  You may have thought you didn't qualify.  Come explore the new face of Long Term Care and how it may benefit your family.

___________________________________________________________________________________

VBS "CHRISTMAS IN JULY"  WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JULY 25-THURSDAY, JULY 28 

Supper begins at 5:30 each night.

Program begins at 6pm and goes till 8pm!

 

Volunteers and food is needed!  Please sign up on the donation and volunteers sheets on the table in the narthex or call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 to volunteer or donate.

______________________________________________________________________________________

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4!!

Help is needed for making calls and appointments, and also for the day of the drive we need strong people to move tables and chairs, a person to register donors, and another to serve refreshments.  The Red Cross has cut back on their help, which puts an extra load on the hosts.  Call Marilyn at 456-2888 to volunteer!!

________________________________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER

Each week the children will play different board games which will be coordinated with the Bible lesson. Bring your kids to have some fun and to learn the Scriptures at the same time.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

 

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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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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JULY IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND OATMEAL PACKETS!!!

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 BOB RUHL, who had gall bladder surgery yesterday and is recovering in the hospital.

 

For LIL WINTER who is hospitalized with sever pain in her neck and a torn shoulder.

 

For PAT MANNESS, who is recovering from hip replacement and pelvic reconstruction surgery at Delmar Gardens.   

 

 For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

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.

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$721 raised for Simon Peter Waako

 A few weeks ago, we had a door offering for a missionary pastor in Uganda, named Simon Peter Waako and his family.  He is pastoring four very poor villages and most of the people he ministers to cannot afford to support him.  He will be able to do A LOT with the $721 he received from us today (a lot more than we could do with it here in the U.S.)!  Praise the Lord! 
 
Thank you all who donated!

Interview on KFUO about our men's retreat

Below is the link I did on KFUO AM 850 this morning about our men's retreat coming up on Sept. 23-25.  Go to www.t3mensretreat.org to register and mark your calendars today!  I want you to go!
 
 
 http://www.kfuoam.org/2016/07/06/ht-2016-07-06/

Gun club Outing coming up Saturday, August 13

 Our next Gun Club outing will be at Whetstone Creek Conservation Area Gun Range on Saturday, August 13, from 9am-Noon.  You can either bring your own guns and ammo to shoot at the range or we will have a whole range set up for a special "fam fire" (armed forces code for familiarization fire) on a separate range for those who don't own a gun but would like to learn to shoot and learn about various types of firearms.  Paul Brockfeld and others will have several different firearms and ammo to use for $20 per person.  Please sign up on the sheet on the counter in the narthex so we know how many are coming and who is or is not bringing their own guns and ammo. 
 
Directions to the range: DO NOT follow the signs to Whetstone Creek.  If you follow the signs, you will not go to the firearms range.  From Warrenton take I-70 to the Williamsburg exit.  At the top of the ramp turn right and head north into Williamsburg.  At the first stop sign go straight (Sign will tell you to turn left to go to Whetstone Creek CA - do not turn left).  At the second stop sign go straight.  Road will turn to gravel as you leave Williamsburg.  Once road turns to gravel it is approximately 2.3 miles to the range on the right.  Parking lot is before the range.

Daily Email: Wednesday, July 6, 2016

DEVOTION: Colossians 1:1-14  (ESV)

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

² To the saints and faithful brothers^[a] in Christ at Colossae:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
³ We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, ⁴ since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, ⁵ because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, ⁶ which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth, ⁷ just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant.^[b] He is a faithful minister of Christ on your^[c] behalf ⁸ and has made known to us your love in the Spirit.
⁹ And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, ¹⁰ so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. ¹¹ May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, ¹² giving thanks^[d] to the Father, who has qualified you^[e] to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. ¹³ He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, ¹⁴ in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
 
If only we would greet each other as saints in the way that Paul greets the Colossians in this passage.  "We ALWAYS" thank God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus......" 
 
We don't do this enough.  We aren't thankful for the faith of our brothers and sisters in Christ around us.  We don't thank god nearly enough for the faith he has given us and those who are of the household of faith.  We need to do that more? 
 
Why?  Because when people see our joy and thanksgiving for the faith we have received, and they see the difference it makes in our lives and in the lives of our families, they can't help but want it for themselves.   I am convinced of this. 
 
We are a growing church!  You read that right....  St. John's is a growing church!  It may not always look like it, but we are definitely growing.  Six new people this past week!  Two baptisms and four new members in the very near future.   We just keep on growing in the middle of a society that seems to see Christianity shrinking.  We're not doing anything special.  We have very formal worship on Saturday and early Sunday, and a very informal chapel worship on Sunday morning, so it definitely isn't about the latest or best worship style.  We aren't compromising God's Word or the Lutheran confessions.  We are sticking to it as we are a part of the LCMS. 
 
So what is causing our growth?  It is the Holy Spirit working through his children!  It is the joy we see, feel, and express when another person comes to Christ.  It is the way we are proud of our church and the Word and Sacraments that it stands for.  Most importantly it is the love and family atmosphere we have with one another! 
 
It has nothing to do with me.  I am just the hands,  feet, and mouth  of God.  It has nothing to do with you!  You are just the hands, feet, and mouth of God.  It has everything to do with the Holy Spirit working in you and through you.  The more you rest in Him, and the more you open your life to the Spirit's work, the more blessings he will bring! 
 
Are you partaking of this growth?  Are you thankful for the faith God has given to those around you?  Are you all about the ministry and mission of St. John's to grow up in faith, to grow out into the community, and to grow together in fellowship?  Or are you being selfish with your faith and faith life?  If you are, I can only tell you to repent and get on board!  Start thanking God for the faith of your brothers and sisters in Christ! Be joyful for His blessings!  Give peace and forgiveness to those who need it!  Invite people to worship!  Most importantly, live and rest in God's grace so that he can work through to do His will! 
 
Prayer: Lord, help me to rest in you, get out of your way, and let you do your work through me.  Amen.
 

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CALENDAR
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support group 1pm; Lutheranism 101 resumes 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm; Pastor out of town helping sister move, Pastor Grund will be here
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Jack Bunge   11- Jacob Cluver

Ushers- Brett Nordwald, Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Erv Yoder

Altar-  Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Steve Robine;  8:30- John Hachtel;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier  8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  No projection this week

________________________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  Who did Isaiah prophecy against?  I'll leave this up for one more day since no one answered it yesterday!

_____________________________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!!  (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)

 

PARKING LOT REpainting TODAY!

You will not be able to park on the lot.  Please park on Whispering Pines Ln.  and cut across the parking lot to come to the office.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 IS BACK AT IT THIS THURSDAY AT 7PM!!

Come and learn more about your faith and grow in fellowship with other Christians at the same time.  I'll bring dessert! 

 

Every lesson is a stand alone lesson, so you can come and know that you have not missed a thing if you haven't been there. 

________________________________________________________________________________________________

ONE LAST DOOR OFFERING THIS WEEKEND TO HELP OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO MAKE IT TO NEW ORLEANS AND BACK!!

Please help them out and give as you are able!  They are leaving on Friday, July 15 and will be back on Thursday, July 21!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

THE FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SHEET IS BLANK.  THE DONUTS DON'T JUST MAGICALLY SHOW UP SUNDAY AFTER SUNDAY. 

If you have benefitted from these refreshments, but haven't done your fair share, please think about signing up for a Sunday in the near future.  Call 456-2888 to sign up for this Sunday or any of the following Sundays.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT CHURCH THIS WEEKEND AND AT BIBLE STUDY NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT AT 7PM!!!!

1. Your congregation has supported you in a lot of wonderful ways and they want to pray for you and wish you well as you prepare to depart!   Please make every effort to be there for worship so they can pray for you and so you can thank them for their generosity and support!

 

2. You've had a lot of physical and material preparations for the gathering (fund raising, packing preparations, etc.  Now it's time to prepare your hearts for it.  Pastor will be leading a Bible study on what it means to have a "Vacation with Jesus".   I will grill hotdogs and hamburgers for us!  Please bring your insurance cards and your $60 activity fee to this meeting!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

LADIES AID SUMMER LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 AT NOON AT DENNY'S!!!!

All ladies are invited!!  Make sure you sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Sunday, July 17 so reservations can be made.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

LONG TERM CARE WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY, JULY 19 AT 6:30PM!!

The choices have changed.   Are you confused about long term care?  Most people are.  You may have thought you didn't qualify.  Come explore the new face of Long Term Care and how it may benefit your family.

___________________________________________________________________________________

VBS "CHRISTMAS IN JULY"  WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JULY 25-THURSDAY, JULY 28 

Supper begins at 5:30 each night.

Program begins at 6pm and goes till 8pm!

 

Volunteers and food is needed!  Please sign up on the donation and volunteers sheets on the table in the narthex or call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 to volunteer or donate.

______________________________________________________________________________________

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4!!

Help is needed for making calls and appointments, and also for the day of the drive we need strong people to move tables and chairs, a person to register donors, and another to serve refreshments.  The Red Cross has cut back on their help, which puts an extra load on the hosts.  Call Marilyn at 456-2888 to volunteer!!

________________________________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER

Each week the children will play different board games which will be coordinated with the Bible lesson. Bring your kids to have some fun and to learn the Scriptures at the same time.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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!

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JULY IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND OATMEAL PACKETS!!!

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 BOB RUHL, who had gall bladder surgery yesterday and is recovering in the hospital.

 

For LIL WINTER who is hospitalized with sever pain in her neck and a torn shoulder.

 

For PAT MANNESS, who is recovering from hip replacement and pelvic reconstruction surgery at Delmar Gardens.   

 

 For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

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.

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Daily Email: Tuesday, July 5, 2016

DEVOTION: Leviticus 18:1-5 and 19:9-18

18 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ² "Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the Lord your God. ³ You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you. You shall not walk in their statutes. ⁴ You shall follow my rules^[a] and keep my statutes and walk in them. I am the Lord your God. ⁵ You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a person does them, he shall live by them: I am the Lord.

 
Leviticus 19:9-18
⁹ "When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. ¹⁰ And you shall not strip your vineyard bare, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the Lord your God.
¹¹ "You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another. ¹² You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord.
¹³ "You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired worker shall not remain with you all night until the morning. ¹⁴ You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.
¹⁵ "You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. ¹⁶ You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand up against the life^[of your neighbor: I am the Lord.
¹⁷ "You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him. ¹⁸ You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
 
 
Jesus said that all the law can be summed up in that last verse you just read, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."    If we just did that..... can you imagine what the world would look like?  Can you imagine what your own relationships would look like?  Can you imagine how your life would be different if YOU did that, if you loved your neighbor as yourself.
 
Unfortunately, none of us have kept this law as we should.  We are sinful human beings, living in a sinful world, among other sinful people.  Yet, because we have been washed and cleansed of our sin, we have the ability to live a new life.  We have the Holy Spirit living in us, and because of that, we are able, by the Holy Spirit's power and urging, to love our neighbor as ourselves.  
 
So... living this new life... how do we go about loving the way Christ wants us to?  Well, he very plainly tells us and even commands us how.  He says, "Give to anyone as he has need".  He says, "Go and make disciples".  He says, "If you forgive anyone their sins, they are forgiven them."   These are the ways to "love your neighbor as yourself".  Or if you want further instruction, just read the passage above over again.  All these you are able to do by the power of the Holy Spirit living in you.
 
At the same time, you still have that sinful nature warring against the Spirit, and so there will be times, every day, that you will fail at loving.  That's why Christ died and why Christ continues to give you His forgiveness through the Word and the Sacraments.  Trust in that today.  Know that your sins are forgiven, and live by the Spirit!
 
Prayer: Lord, we thank you for cleansing us from all our failures.  Help us to live by Your Spirit so that we can love youand our neighbor.  Amen.
 

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CALENDAR

Tues- No quilting
Thurs- Alzheimer's Support group 1pm; Lutheranism 101 resumes 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm; Pastor out of town helping sister move, Pastor Grund will be here
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Jack Bunge   11- Jacob Cluver

Ushers- Brett Nordwald, Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Erv Yoder

Altar-  Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean Up- Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Steve Robine;  8:30- John Hachtel;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier  8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow

Projectionists:  No projection this week

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  What happened to Uzziah because of his sin?  He contracted leprosy on his forehead and it didn't go away until the day he died, because he burnt incense illegally in the temple instead of only the priests doing it.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who did Isaiah prophecy against?

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NEWS!!!!  (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)

 

PARKING LOT RESURFACING TODAY AND TOMORROW!

You will not be able to park on the lot.  Please park on Whispering Pines Ln.  and cut across the parking lot to come to the office.

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LUTHERANISM 101 IS BACK AT IT THIS THURSDAY AT 7PM!!

Come and learn more about your faith and grow in fellowship with other Christians at the same time.  I'll bring dessert! 

 

Every lesson is a stand alone lesson, so you can come and know that you have not missed a thing if you haven't been there. 

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ONE LAST DOOR OFFERING THIS WEEKEND TO HELP OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO MAKE IT TO NEW ORLEANS AND BACK!!

Please help them out and give as you are able!  They are leaving on Friday, July 15 and will be back on Thursday, July 21!

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THE FELLOWSHIP REFRESHMENT SHEET IS BLANK.  THE DONUTS DON'T JUST MAGICALLY SHOW UP SUNDAY AFTER SUNDAY. 

If you have benefitted from these refreshments, but haven't done your fair share, please think about signing up for a Sunday in the near future.  Call 456-2888 to sign up for this Sunday or any of the following Sundays.

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NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT CHURCH THIS WEEKEND AND AT BIBLE STUDY NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT AT 7PM!!!!

1. Your congregation has supported you in a lot of wonderful ways and they want to pray for you and wish you well as you prepare to depart!   Please make every effort to be there for worship so they can pray for you and so you can thank them for their generosity and support!

 

2. You've had a lot of physical and material preparations for the gathering (fund raising, packing preparations, etc.  Now it's time to prepare your hearts for it.  Pastor will be leading a Bible study on what it means to have a "Vacation with Jesus".   I will grill hotdogs and hamburgers for us!  Please bring your insurance cards and your $60 activity fee to this meeting!

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LADIES AID SUMMER LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 AT NOON AT DENNY'S!!!!

All ladies are invited!!  Make sure you sign the list on the counter in the narthex by Sunday, July 17 so reservations can be made.

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LONG TERM CARE WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY, JULY 19 AT 6:30PM!!

The choices have changed.   Are you confused about long term care?  Most people are.  You may have thought you didn't qualify.  Come explore the new face of Long Term Care and how it may benefit your family.

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VBS "CHRISTMAS IN JULY"  WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JULY 25-THURSDAY, JULY 28 

Supper begins at 5:30 each night.

Program begins at 6pm and goes till 8pm!

 

Volunteers and food is needed!  Please sign up on the donation and volunteers sheets on the table in the narthex or call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 to volunteer or donate.

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4!!

Help is needed for making calls and appointments, and also for the day of the drive we need strong people to move tables and chairs, a person to register donors, and another to serve refreshments.  The Red Cross has cut back on their help, which puts an extra load on the hosts.  Call Marilyn at 456-2888 to volunteer!!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER

Each week the children will play different board games which will be coordinated with the Bible lesson. Bring your kids to have some fun and to learn the Scriptures at the same time.

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver.  Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life! 

 

Please consider going through the training!  It is very beneficial. 

 

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister.  It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow! 

 

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested.  Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

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VBS, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY", will be held Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28!!!  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!

We need adults or at least high school kids to lead groups of kids from activity to activity.  Depending on the numbers, you would be in charge of anywhere between 5 and 15 kids.  You should plan on being there from 5-8 every evening.

 

We also need kitchen workers to make, serve, and clean up meals.  You should plan on being there from 4:30-6:30 every evening.

 

Please volunteer!  We need you!

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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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OPERATION BACKPACK FOR JULY IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND OATMEAL PACKETS!!!

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 LIL WINTER who is hospitalized with sever pain in her neck and a torn shoulder.

 

For PAT MANNESS, who is recovering from hip replacement and pelvic reconstruction surgery at Delmar Gardens.  

 

For DON NOLTE'S BROTHER, GERALD, who is recovering from very serious heart surgery.  He is doing very well! 

 

For MOLLY HENDERSHOT, who is recovering from a  broken shoulder at home.

 

For PAT JAEGER, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

 

For MARIANNE LINKE, who continues to deal with weakness, swelling in her legs and feet, and other health issues at home.

 

 For BRIAN TAMPOW, a friend of Steve and Toni Mauch, who has an inoperable tumor near his carotid artery and will need to go through extensive chemo and radiation treatment.

 

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.

Prayer request for Lil Winter

Please pray for Lil Winter as she is hospitalized with severe neck and shoulder pain and another infection.  She fell this morning, but her injuries are not related to the fall. Pray for her patience and peace as she struggles with so many health problems. 

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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD July 1, 2016 Our Savior In Fenton, Expands Early Childhood Program Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton is expanding its Early Childhood Center to include a new preschool program for two-year olds.The program, which begins Aug. 18, will offer full and half-day sessions. Enrollment options include two days (Tue/Thurs), three days (Mon/Wed/Fri) or five days (Mon-Fri). Before and after-care will also be available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Read more . . .   Taken from the July 2016 RSTM Newsletter and Contributed by Rev. Aaron Witt, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, Neb. Years ago, I was a distance runner for my school's track team. In preparing for track meets, I would figure out a plan as to how I would run my race. At the sound of the starting gun, I would put that plan into action. Distance races take a while to run. It would be easy to lose my focus, especially if the race didn't go as I had planned. Still, with endurance, patience and encouragement from my teammates and coaches, I'd always follow through to the finish.  Read more . . .      Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri Announces the Retirement of President/CEO Rev. Alan Erdman, Effective July 1, 2016. Rev. Erdman has directed significant contributions and outstanding service throughout his notable 24-year career at LFCS. He led the organization through unprecedented challenges, navigating the financial recession, reacting to funding challenges, and successfully expanding vital services. His passion for the team and relentless focus on serving children and families in need have made LFCS a leading service provider throughout the state of Missouri.  Click here to read the official press release.   Generations Campaign Reaches $146 Million Mark Generations: The Campaign for Concordia Seminary has raised more than $146 million in gifts and pledges since its inception in July 2012. The amount raised represents 81 percent of the campaign's $180 million goal. "It's inspiring to see the generosity shown for the Lord's mission through the Seminary," said Seminary President Dr. Dale A. Meyer. "My words are inadequate to express the depth of our thanks. Donors truly make a profound difference, a positive difference as we go about our daily work. We thank God and thank you!" Read more . . .   Announcements/Other News 2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference District Pastors will meet at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach on October 31 - November 1 for the Missouri District Pastors' conference "God's Gift of Marriage in Troubled Times." CLICK HERE for more information and to register. The Missouri District will be offering five conferences this fall to support our congregations and lay leaders. The purpose of the conference will be to encourage, equip and connect volunteers in our congregations through practical presentations, partnerships and networking.  Five dates & locations across the district! A wide variety of breakout sessions! Join us for a wide variety of interesting topics to assist your congregation and its leaders. All location times are 8:00 a.m. – Noon and registration is only $10 per person. Click on the date/location below for more information and to register. Locations: Saturday, September 17 Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson Saturday, September 24 Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wentzille Saturday, October 1 Alive in Christ Lutheran Church in Columbia Saturday, October 8 Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs (North Campus) Saturday, November 12 Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield Mission Opportunities Short Term (MOST Ministries) MOST Ministries is a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) that connects, trains, and sends short-term mission teams throughout the world, is seeking a full-time Executive Director.The Executive Director is responsible for managing the overall business of MOST Ministries and overseeing the operation of its programs and services, managing all strategic relationships with missionaries and national church leaders in the field, and serving as primary ministry representative to congregations, church organizations, funding sources and other organizations that assist MOST Ministries in carrying out its mission. A candidate must be a member of an LCMS congregation and have international mission experience. The full job description can be found at www.mostministries.org. Resumes may be submitted to MOST search committee, 643 Ironwood Way, Saline, MI 48176 or Jobs@mostministries.org. Mid Missouri Hospital Ministry The Lutheran congregations in central Missouri provide and support a pastoral hospital ministry at the Columbia hospitals. The Mid Missouri Hospital Ministry has called the Rev. Richard Igmire to serve as chaplain to Lutheran hospital patients. The patient or his/her pastor may contact Chaplain at 573-231-2424 (cell) or by email ingmire67@hotmail.com to inform him of the hospital stay. Otherwise, a visit from Chaplain Igmire can be expected provided the patient registers as Lutheran. Volunteers are the heart of the Hospice Team. We depend on our Hospice volunteers to help us provide the extra love and care our clients and their families need at this time in their life. Heartland volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, caring help to this special group of people. Staying with the patient so family members can take a break, reading scripture to patients, or holding their hand. The help and support our volunteers give is returned to them in countless ways. You can make a DIFFERENCE. All assignments are in close proximity to your home, work or school. You can donate as little or as much of your time as you desire. Please contact Virginia at 314-453-0990 if you would like to bring something special into someone's life. Be sure to inquire about our next Training Class. District and Church Events            ( National Youth Gathering,  Missouri District School Administrators' Conference, E2 Encourage and Equip Conferences,  2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference and  Junior High Retreats: Fall 2016 & Spring 2017)  Installations and Ordinations Personnel Changes and Calling Congregations LCMS Missouri District News              Obituaries

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