Please pray for SHARON SPOEDE'S FAMILY at the sudden death of her brother in law Jeff Spalding. He died suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep at age 61.
13 years ago
Daily Email: Tuesday, July 26, 2016
DEVOTION: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14 and 2:18-26
2 Vanity[a] of vanities, says the Preacher,
vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
12 I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 And I applied my heart[a] to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. 14 I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity[b] and a striving after wind.
18 I hated all my toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to the man who will come after me, 19 and who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity. 20 So I turned about and gave my heart up to despair over all the toil of my labors under the sun, 21 because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. 22 What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? 23 For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.
24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment[a] in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, 25 for apart from him[b] who can eat or who can have enjoyment? 26 For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
One of my favorite verses in the Bible is in this passage in 2:24. I have often said that if I didn't enjoy being a pastor, I wouldn't do it. Being a pastor is not a job you can or should do for the money, the fame, or the benefits. It is a job that you have to enjoy because it involves the whole heart. A pastor, as well as many other caring and service professions, is about the heart. You can tell the difference between a person who is just working at a nursing home for the cash and those who are working there because they love caring for people. You can tell the difference in mechanics between one who truly loves fixing cars and one who is just there because it pays a lot and he is good at it.
If you are working just to make a lot of money so you can have stuff, you are going to be greatly disappointed, unhappy, and unsatisfied. If anyone knew that, it would've been Solomon. He learned it the hard way. He worked very hard and had many sleepless nights just so he could get more stuff, have more things, more women, more fame, and more power.
At the end of his life, as he is looking at it all, and looking at what it took to get it all, he is depressed and even angry, because he probably sees his unthankful, unappreciative, spoiled rotten kids and says, "All this stuff is going to go to one of these jokers?" It is all a waste. More than that, he realizes that none of it, even while he amassed it and grew his wealth, saw how it all was worthless, a chasing after the wind.
The same is true today with so many even in our own society. This chasing after wealth, this obsessing over the economy, this nonsensical idea the money brings peace and happiness, has gotten the best of us. It's all people think about.
"There is nothing better for a person (as far as physical earthly life is concerned) than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his work...." That's it! Whatever your vocation, find enjoyment in it! Find enjoyment in cleaning out pig pens! Find enjoyment in taking care of kids. Find enjoyment in managing employees! Find enjoyment in proclaiming the Gospel! Your enjoyment comes from the peace that passes all understanding that comes from Christ alone!
Prayer: Lord, help me to eat and drink and find enjoyment in my work every day so that I may praise you and others might see you in me. Amen.
2 Vanity[a] of vanities, says the Preacher,
vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
12 I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 And I applied my heart[a] to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. 14 I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity[b] and a striving after wind.
18 I hated all my toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to the man who will come after me, 19 and who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity. 20 So I turned about and gave my heart up to despair over all the toil of my labors under the sun, 21 because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. 22 What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? 23 For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.
24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment[a] in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, 25 for apart from him[b] who can eat or who can have enjoyment? 26 For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
One of my favorite verses in the Bible is in this passage in 2:24. I have often said that if I didn't enjoy being a pastor, I wouldn't do it. Being a pastor is not a job you can or should do for the money, the fame, or the benefits. It is a job that you have to enjoy because it involves the whole heart. A pastor, as well as many other caring and service professions, is about the heart. You can tell the difference between a person who is just working at a nursing home for the cash and those who are working there because they love caring for people. You can tell the difference in mechanics between one who truly loves fixing cars and one who is just there because it pays a lot and he is good at it.
If you are working just to make a lot of money so you can have stuff, you are going to be greatly disappointed, unhappy, and unsatisfied. If anyone knew that, it would've been Solomon. He learned it the hard way. He worked very hard and had many sleepless nights just so he could get more stuff, have more things, more women, more fame, and more power.
At the end of his life, as he is looking at it all, and looking at what it took to get it all, he is depressed and even angry, because he probably sees his unthankful, unappreciative, spoiled rotten kids and says, "All this stuff is going to go to one of these jokers?" It is all a waste. More than that, he realizes that none of it, even while he amassed it and grew his wealth, saw how it all was worthless, a chasing after the wind.
The same is true today with so many even in our own society. This chasing after wealth, this obsessing over the economy, this nonsensical idea the money brings peace and happiness, has gotten the best of us. It's all people think about.
"There is nothing better for a person (as far as physical earthly life is concerned) than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his work...." That's it! Whatever your vocation, find enjoyment in it! Find enjoyment in cleaning out pig pens! Find enjoyment in taking care of kids. Find enjoyment in managing employees! Find enjoyment in proclaiming the Gospel! Your enjoyment comes from the peace that passes all understanding that comes from Christ alone!
Prayer: Lord, help me to eat and drink and find enjoyment in my work every day so that I may praise you and others might see you in me. Amen.
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CALENDAR
CALENDAR
Mon-Fri- VBS "Christmas in July" supper 5:30; fun 6-8
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10:30
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Pastor's celebration ride from Treloar to Dutzow (Blumenhoff Winery)1:30-4
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Kalene Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Marliyn and Sue; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Stephanie Owenby
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: ????? A new schedule will be put together this week
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Pastor's celebration ride from Treloar to Dutzow (Blumenhoff Winery)1:30-4
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Kalene Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Marliyn and Sue; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Stephanie Owenby
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: ????? A new schedule will be put together this week
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Where is Kedar?
Well, Kedar was the 2nd son of Ishmael, and the leader of a bunch of nomads (named after him) – now known as the Bedouins - who settled in the northwest of the Arabia Desert, not far from the borders of Palestine. They lived in black hair tents (which doesn't sound very good). And – according to Ps 120:5 – to "dwell in the tents of Kedar" was to be cut off from the worship of the true God. Anyway, they were persecuted by Nebuchadnezzar (Jer. 49:28-29)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Why did Judah and Israel break apart?
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NEWS!!!! (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)
THE RED CROSS NEEDS BLOOD
I just read on twitter this morning that the Red Cross is desperately in need of blood. PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT OUR BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4!! Call Marilyn at 456-2888 to volunteer and she will let you know what kind of help is needed!
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VBS NIGHT TWO TONIGHT!!
Supper 5:30-6
Fun- 6-8
Come celebrate ADVENT with us! It'll be COOL inside and out at St. John's!! Tonight's word of the night is LOVE!!
If you want to help but you didn't sign up, just come by, we'll gladly put you to work!
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CELEBRATION BIKE RIDE ON SUNDAY, JULY 31!!! PLEASE JOIN PASTOR!!
Pastor will be ending his 1,000 mile journey at the Katy Trail at 1:30pm on Sunday August 31!! We will bike from the trailhead in Treloar to Blumenhoff Winery in Dutzow, approximately 11 miles.
Admission to this event is any donation to www.leadachild.org. If you've already donated you're good to go!
Let me know if you'll be participating!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ST.JOHN'S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 1!!
Lots of good German food and drink (brats, sauerkraut, beer)
GAMES
LIVE MUSIC
FUN KID'S STUFF
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
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ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP COMING UP LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 5!!
Would you like a relaxing and peaceful day on the river in God's creation? Do you want to grow in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ? Come and join us!
Here are the details:
1. Meet at 9:30am at Ozark Outdoors www.ozarkoutdoors.net
2. PRICES
canoes $20 per person
kayaks- $28 per person
rafts- $29 per person
tubes are $25 per person
If you have your own equipment it is $30 per craft to ride the bus.
Children ages 7-12 are $15 and 7 and under are free
3. What you will need:
sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, food, beverages, a good attitude.
4. Contact Teresa Scott to sign up
cell- 636-359-0274
work- (Schraer HVAC) 456-5041
Remember, this is a float, not a race. It is a leisurely float down the river with lots of stops along the way!
If you choose to spend the weekend, please make camping, motel, or cabin arrangements through Ozark Outdoors or with Onondaga State Park www.mostateparks.com. Hiking and cave tours are also available in Onondaga State Park.
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T-3 MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 23-25 AT MARK TWAIN LAKE!
Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.
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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.
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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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:
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 RON WILLIAMS who recovering from heart surgery.
For JENNIFER FIGURA, as she undergoes minor heart ablasion surgery today.
For SHERRY BEASLEY as she has gall bladder removal surgery on THursday.
For RANDY SWEET as he has foot surgery today.
For REBECCA LYNN SLAYDEN, newborn great-granddaughter of Dave and Lil Winter, who is having extensive surgery TODAY as she was born with many of her organs outside her body.
For BOB RUHL who continues to recover slowly from gall bladder surgery. (His hiccups have finally gone away.)
For the HARGROVE FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Dave's dad Charles. (His memorial visitation and service will be Saturday, August 20, 1-3pm.
For the SCHULZE FAMILY at the sudden death of Larry and Jeri's son in law Randy from a freak work accident .
For LIL WINTER as she recovers from several injuries and undergoes physical therapy.
For LAW ENFORCEMENT EVERYWHERE, that we would keep the 4th commandment and honor those who serve and protect us from evildoers.
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 begins her work as a teacher of English as a second language in the Czech Republic and transitions to regular life there.
We need volunteers for the blood drive coming up on Thursday, Aug. 4!!!!!
Our Red Cross Blood Drive is next Thursday, August 4!!! We need volunteers!!! Please call Marilyn at 456-2888 and she will fill you in on what is needed and when!!
Daily Email: Monday, July 25, 2016
(Added prayer request)
DEVOTION: Psalm 100 (ESV)
"His Steadfast Love Endures Forever" A Psalm for giving thanks.
What does a joyful noise sound like? Is it yelling and cheering? Is it melodic praise? Is it a "yippee" or a "Hallelujah"? Or is it something different?
People express joy in all sorts of different ways. At times it may even sound like a sigh of relief or a gasp of air when we are in dire straits. It may look like a person down on their knees in thanksgiving after being given a much needed gift from God.
Whatever it looks like, there is one place you are sure to find people making joyful noises to the Lord. You will definitely see this in worship at St. John's. It may not always sound like the most melodic or harmonic noise in the world, but it is still joyful. It is joyful, because we are a joyful people. We are joyful, because the Lord is our God, He loves us, forgives us, and gives us eternal life. We are joyful, because, even though we are sinful human beings and each of us is a flawed sinner, we have been made holy by the precious blood of Jesus!
Are you missing that joy? Has your life been stale? Is your life void of the joy of Christ? Do you long for that joy again? Then, maybe it's time for you to get back into worship, or if you are already in worship, repent of your sin, release all of those outside influences, and surrender your heart to the Lord in worship so that the Holy Spirit may give you the joy you need!
Let us pray: Lord, thank you for filling me with joy despite living in this world of sadness. Help me to live in that joy so that others may have the joy they need as well as they see it, hear it, and experience it from me. Amen.
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"His Steadfast Love Endures Forever" A Psalm for giving thanks.
100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
3 Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;[a]
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
5 For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
What does a joyful noise sound like? Is it yelling and cheering? Is it melodic praise? Is it a "yippee" or a "Hallelujah"? Or is it something different?
People express joy in all sorts of different ways. At times it may even sound like a sigh of relief or a gasp of air when we are in dire straits. It may look like a person down on their knees in thanksgiving after being given a much needed gift from God.
Whatever it looks like, there is one place you are sure to find people making joyful noises to the Lord. You will definitely see this in worship at St. John's. It may not always sound like the most melodic or harmonic noise in the world, but it is still joyful. It is joyful, because we are a joyful people. We are joyful, because the Lord is our God, He loves us, forgives us, and gives us eternal life. We are joyful, because, even though we are sinful human beings and each of us is a flawed sinner, we have been made holy by the precious blood of Jesus!
Are you missing that joy? Has your life been stale? Is your life void of the joy of Christ? Do you long for that joy again? Then, maybe it's time for you to get back into worship, or if you are already in worship, repent of your sin, release all of those outside influences, and surrender your heart to the Lord in worship so that the Holy Spirit may give you the joy you need!
Let us pray: Lord, thank you for filling me with joy despite living in this world of sadness. Help me to live in that joy so that others may have the joy they need as well as they see it, hear it, and experience it from me. Amen.
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CALENDAR
CALENDAR
Mon-Fri- VBS "Christmas in July" supper 5:30; fun 6-8
Mon- (NO Holy Yoga tonight due to VBS
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10:30
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Pastor's celebration ride from Treloar to Dutzow (Blumenhoff Winery)1:30-4
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Kalene Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Marliyn and Sue; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Stephanie Owenby
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: ????? A new schedule will be put together this week
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Pastor's celebration ride from Treloar to Dutzow (Blumenhoff Winery)1:30-4
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Kalene Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Marliyn and Sue; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Stephanie Owenby
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: ????? A new schedule will be put together this week
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Put or Pul (Hebrew) was a nation in the Middle East? What is it called today?
Cush and Phut (Put)
These two were sons of Ham and brothers to Mizraim (which means "two Egypts") and Canaan. Narrowly they are called Ethiopia (Cush) and Lybia (Put) but both were in possession of much larger territory in the past. The word Cush has a Hebrew root meaning black, and can be representative of the black races of Africa, while Put can represent the north part of the continent; Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania, etc. Note that all are sons of Ham and therefore not Semitic. The common denominator among African nations is religion (Islam) not race (Arab).
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Where is Kedar?
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NEWS!!!! (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)
VBS BEGINS TONIGHT!!
Supper 5:30-6
Fun- 6-8
Come celebrate CHRISTMAS with us! It'll be COOL inside and out at St. John's!!
If you want to help but you didn't sign up, just come by, we'll gladly put you to work!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ST.JOHN'S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 1!!
Lots of good German food and drink (brats, sauerkraut, beer)
GAMES
LIVE MUSIC
FUN KID'S STUFF
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
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NO HOLY YOGA TONIGHT DUE TO VBS!! It will resume next Monday at 7pm!
Jesus + exercise= AWESOME! Please join Amanda Nordwald as she leads you through different poses, stretches, exercises and even devotions! This is a great way to get fit and grow in God's Word at the same time! A $5 donation is suggested.
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CELEBRATION BIKE RIDE ON SUNDAY, JULY 31!!! PLEASE JOIN PASTOR!!
Pastor will be ending his 1,000 mile journey at the Katy Trail at 1:30pm on Sunday August 31!! We will bike from the trailhead in Treloar to Blumenhoff Winery in Dutzow, approximately 11 miles.
Admission to this event is any donation to www.leadachild.org. If you've already donated you're good to go!
Let me know if you'll be participating!
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ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP COMING UP LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 5!!
Would you like a relaxing and peaceful day on the river in God's creation? Do you want to grow in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ? Come and join us!
Here are the details:
1. Meet at 9:30am at Ozark Outdoors www.ozarkoutdoors.net
2. PRICES
canoes $20 per person
kayaks- $28 per person
rafts- $29 per person
tubes are $25 per person
If you have your own equipment it is $30 per craft to ride the bus.
Children ages 7-12 are $15 and 7 and under are free
3. What you will need:
sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, food, beverages, a good attitude.
4. Contact Teresa Scott to sign up
cell- 636-359-0274
work- (Schraer HVAC) 456-5041
Remember, this is a float, not a race. It is a leisurely float down the river with lots of stops along the way!
If you choose to spend the weekend, please make camping, motel, or cabin arrangements through Ozark Outdoors or with Onondaga State Park www.mostateparks.com. Hiking and cave tours are also available in Onondaga State Park.
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T-3 MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 23-25 AT MARK TWAIN LAKE!
Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.
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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.
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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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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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!! v
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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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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
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.
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GENERAL PRAYER
for ROBYN MCNEW'S SISTER REBECCA LEONARD who had a stroke over 4th holidays. Her vision was severely impacted and we are praying it returns to normal.
For RON WILLIAMS who recovering from heart surgery.
For JENNIFER FIGURA, as she undergoes minor heart ablasion surgery tomorrow (Tuesday).
For SHERRY BEASLEY as she has gall bladder removal surgery on THursday.
For RANDY SWEET as he has foot surgery tomorrow (Tuesday).
For REBECCA LYNN SLAYDEN, newborn great-granddaughter of Dave and Lil Winter, who is having extensive surgery TODAY as she was born with many of her organs outside her body.
For BOB RUHL who continues to recover slowly from gall bladder surgery. (His hiccups have finally gone away.)
For the HARGROVE FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Dave's dad Charles. (His memorial visitation and service will be Saturday, August 20, 1-3pm.
For the SCHULZE FAMILY at the sudden death of Larry and Jeri's son in law Randy from a freak work accident .
For LIL WINTER as she recovers from several injuries and undergoes physical therapy.
For LAW ENFORCEMENT EVERYWHERE, that we would keep the 4th commandment and honor those who serve and protect us from evildoers.
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 begins her work as a teacher of English as a second language in the Czech Republic and transitions to regular life there.
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Daily Email: Monday, July 25, 2016
DEVOTION: Psalm 100 (ESV)
"His Steadfast Love Endures Forever" A Psalm for giving thanks.
What does a joyful noise sound like? Is it yelling and cheering? Is it melodic praise? Is it a "yippee" or a "Hallelujah"? Or is it something different?
People express joy in all sorts of different ways. At times it may even sound like a sigh of relief or a gasp of air when we are in dire straits. It may look like a person down on their knees in thanksgiving after being given a much needed gift from God.
Whatever it looks like, there is one place you are sure to find people making joyful noises to the Lord. You will definitely see this in worship at St. John's. It may not always sound like the most melodic or harmonic noise in the world, but it is still joyful. It is joyful, because we are a joyful people. We are joyful, because the Lord is our God, He loves us, forgives us, and gives us eternal life. We are joyful, because, even though we are sinful human beings and each of us is a flawed sinner, we have been made holy by the precious blood of Jesus!
Are you missing that joy? Has your life been stale? Is your life void of the joy of Christ? Do you long for that joy again? Then, maybe it's time for you to get back into worship, or if you are already in worship, repent of your sin, release all of those outside influences, and surrender your heart to the Lord in worship so that the Holy Spirit may give you the joy you need!
Let us pray: Lord, thank you for filling me with joy despite living in this world of sadness. Help me to live in that joy so that others may have the joy they need as well as they see it, hear it, and experience it from me. Amen.
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"His Steadfast Love Endures Forever" A Psalm for giving thanks.
100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
3 Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;[a]
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
5 For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
What does a joyful noise sound like? Is it yelling and cheering? Is it melodic praise? Is it a "yippee" or a "Hallelujah"? Or is it something different?
People express joy in all sorts of different ways. At times it may even sound like a sigh of relief or a gasp of air when we are in dire straits. It may look like a person down on their knees in thanksgiving after being given a much needed gift from God.
Whatever it looks like, there is one place you are sure to find people making joyful noises to the Lord. You will definitely see this in worship at St. John's. It may not always sound like the most melodic or harmonic noise in the world, but it is still joyful. It is joyful, because we are a joyful people. We are joyful, because the Lord is our God, He loves us, forgives us, and gives us eternal life. We are joyful, because, even though we are sinful human beings and each of us is a flawed sinner, we have been made holy by the precious blood of Jesus!
Are you missing that joy? Has your life been stale? Is your life void of the joy of Christ? Do you long for that joy again? Then, maybe it's time for you to get back into worship, or if you are already in worship, repent of your sin, release all of those outside influences, and surrender your heart to the Lord in worship so that the Holy Spirit may give you the joy you need!
Let us pray: Lord, thank you for filling me with joy despite living in this world of sadness. Help me to live in that joy so that others may have the joy they need as well as they see it, hear it, and experience it from me. Amen.
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CALENDAR
CALENDAR
Mon-Fri- VBS "Christmas in July" supper 5:30; fun 6-8
Mon- (NO Holy Yoga tonight due to VBS
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10:30
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Pastor's celebration ride from Treloar to Dutzow (Blumenhoff Winery)1:30-4
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Kalene Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Marliyn and Sue; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Stephanie Owenby
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: ????? A new schedule will be put together this week
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Pastor's celebration ride from Treloar to Dutzow (Blumenhoff Winery)1:30-4
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Gus Klaustermeier 11- Kalene Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Marliyn and Sue; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer
Elders- Sat- Charlie Figura; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Dave Winter
Greeters- 8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Stephanie Owenby
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Kathy Barrow
Projectionists: ????? A new schedule will be put together this week
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Put or Pul (Hebrew) was a nation in the Middle East? What is it called today?
Cush and Phut (Put)
These two were sons of Ham and brothers to Mizraim (which means "two Egypts") and Canaan. Narrowly they are called Ethiopia (Cush) and Lybia (Put) but both were in possession of much larger territory in the past. The word Cush has a Hebrew root meaning black, and can be representative of the black races of Africa, while Put can represent the north part of the continent; Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania, etc. Note that all are sons of Ham and therefore not Semitic. The common denominator among African nations is religion (Islam) not race (Arab).
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Where is Kedar?
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NEWS!!!! (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)
VBS BEGINS TONIGHT!!
Supper 5:30-6
Fun- 6-8
Come celebrate CHRISTMAS with us! It'll be COOL inside and out at St. John's!!
If you want to help but you didn't sign up, just come by, we'll gladly put you to work!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ST.JOHN'S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 1!!
Lots of good German food and drink (brats, sauerkraut, beer)
GAMES
LIVE MUSIC
FUN KID'S STUFF
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
________________________________________________________________________________
NO HOLY YOGA TONIGHT DUE TO VBS!! It will resume next Monday at 7pm!
Jesus + exercise= AWESOME! Please join Amanda Nordwald as she leads you through different poses, stretches, exercises and even devotions! This is a great way to get fit and grow in God's Word at the same time! A $5 donation is suggested.
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CELEBRATION BIKE RIDE ON SUNDAY, JULY 31!!! PLEASE JOIN PASTOR!!
Pastor will be ending his 1,000 mile journey at the Katy Trail at 1:30pm on Sunday August 31!! We will bike from the trailhead in Treloar to Blumenhoff Winery in Dutzow, approximately 11 miles.
Admission to this event is any donation to www.leadachild.org. If you've already donated you're good to go!
Let me know if you'll be participating!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP COMING UP LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 5!!
Would you like a relaxing and peaceful day on the river in God's creation? Do you want to grow in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ? Come and join us!
Here are the details:
1. Meet at 9:30am at Ozark Outdoors www.ozarkoutdoors.net
2. PRICES
canoes $20 per person
kayaks- $28 per person
rafts- $29 per person
tubes are $25 per person
If you have your own equipment it is $30 per craft to ride the bus.
Children ages 7-12 are $15 and 7 and under are free
3. What you will need:
sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, food, beverages, a good attitude.
4. Contact Teresa Scott to sign up
cell- 636-359-0274
work- (Schraer HVAC) 456-5041
Remember, this is a float, not a race. It is a leisurely float down the river with lots of stops along the way!
If you choose to spend the weekend, please make camping, motel, or cabin arrangements through Ozark Outdoors or with Onondaga State Park www.mostateparks.com. Hiking and cave tours are also available in Onondaga State Park.
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T-3 MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 23-25 AT MARK TWAIN LAKE!
Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.
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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.
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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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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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!! v
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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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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
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 RON WILLIAMS who recovering from heart surgery.
For JENNIFER FIGURA, as she undergoes minor heart ablasion surgery tomorrow (Tuesday).
For SHERRY BEASLEY as she has gall bladder removal surgery on THursday.
For RANDY SWEET as he has foot surgery tomorrow (Tuesday).
For REBECCA LYNN SLAYDEN, newborn great-granddaughter of Dave and Lil Winter, who is having extensive surgery TODAY as she was born with many of her organs outside her body.
For BOB RUHL who continues to recover slowly from gall bladder surgery. (His hiccups have finally gone away.)
For the HARGROVE FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Dave's dad Charles. (His memorial visitation and service will be Saturday, August 20, 1-3pm.
For the SCHULZE FAMILY at the sudden death of Larry and Jeri's son in law Randy from a freak work accident .
For LIL WINTER as she recovers from several injuries and undergoes physical therapy.
For LAW ENFORCEMENT EVERYWHERE, that we would keep the 4th commandment and honor those who serve and protect us from evildoers.
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 begins her work as a teacher of English as a second language in the Czech Republic and transitions to regular life there.
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Denise Schlesselmann's Last mission newsletter
Hi everyone,
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
It has finally arrived. Thank you for your support the last two years. I have been blessed by prayers and encouragement and support. As of my last report I was still a bit short for the completion of the mission year. Thanks for all those who sent in extra support. It is still possible by check at
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Mission AdvancementP.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
Or
make a simple phone call to 800-248-1930 Ext. 1651, which is Debbie Feenstras line and she will take care of it
Please enjoy my last newsletter.
P.S. At some this email address may cease to function. In that case you can reach me at bookanddoglover@yahoo.com
Denise
Prayer request from Robyn McNew
Prayers for my sister Rebecca Leonard who had a stroke over 4th holidays. Her vision was severely impacted and we are praying it returns to normal.
Daily Email: Thursday, July 21, 2016
DEVOTION: Luke 11:1-13 (ESV)
"The Lord's Prayer"
"The Lord's Prayer"
11 Now Jesus[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." 2 And he said to them, "When you pray, say:
"Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
3 Give us each day our daily bread,[b]
4 and forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation."
5 And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; 7 and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything'? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence[c] he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for[d] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
"Good Gifts"
Jesus gave us a prayer to pray for a reason. He wants us to remember who He is and what He has done for us. he wants us to remember that He is our heavenly Father. He wants us to remember that He is in heaven and that He can't wait for us to get there and that he can't wait to restore His kingdom. He wants you to remember that all of our daily blessings, the things that keep us alive, are from Him. He wants us to remember that he forgives our sins completely and so we must forgive the sins of others. He protects us from the evil one and, if we look to His will, He will keep us from temptation. He wants us to remember that this earth is his kingdom although the people over whom he benevolently rules, are obstinate, hate him, and deny his authority and rule.
The Lord's prayer is not some magical incantation that turns on God's giving switch. He isn't like our mommy, waiting for us to say "Pleeeeaaassseee" before He gives us what we need. He gives us all the things we pray for in the Lord's Prayer without our asking, because He is a good, good Father. Yet, we ask for our own good. We ask because we need to hear ourselves ask. We pray to be reminded that we have a Father who loves us and gives us these things. We pray for our own good. Prayer is a gift from God. He commands it, just like he commands the commands the commandments, because he knows that to live according to His will is good for us.
So, if you are wondering what to pray, or you are at a loss for words, pray the Lord's prayer. Pray it with your heart. Pause at each phrase and remember how God has already done all of these things for you. Pray it with your heart knowing that God is a loving father and he will hear you and give you what you need.
Let us pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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CALENDAR
CALENDAR
Thurs- August newsletter deadline; Lutheranism 101 7pm; Youth return today from New Orleans
Sat- Church basement reserved noon; Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Church basement reserved 11am
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher 11- Hannah Johnson
Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean Up- Cheryl Bettlach
Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Randy and Patty Sweet; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Christy Winn; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Molly Hendershot
Projectionists: Sat- ???? ; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Gus
Sat- Church basement reserved noon; Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Church basement reserved 11am
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Zack Hoelscher 11- Hannah Johnson
Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure
Altar- Set up- Marilyn Foster and Sue Ruhl; Clean Up- Cheryl Bettlach
Elders- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- Randy and Patty Sweet; 11- Joan Sexton
Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Christy Winn; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano (Saturday and Sunday)- Molly Hendershot
Projectionists: Sat- ???? ; 8:30- Erv Yoder; 11- Gus
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What do Hephzibah and Beulah from Isaiah 62:4 mean?
So to answer this one, I looked up different translations of the actual passage.
New International Version
No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be married.
No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be married.
So, that's the original passage. Here are 2 translations:
New Living Translation
Never again will you be called "The Forsaken City" or "The Desolate Land." Your new name will be "The City of God's Delight" and "The Bride of God," for the LORD delights in you and will claim you as his bride.
Never again will you be called "The Forsaken City" or "The Desolate Land." Your new name will be "The City of God's Delight" and "The Bride of God," for the LORD delights in you and will claim you as his bride.
New American Standard Bible
It will no longer be said to you, "Forsaken," Nor to your land will it any longer be said, "Desolate"; But you will be called, "My delight is in her," And your land, "Married"; For the LORD delights in you, And to Him your land will be married.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Put or Pul (Hebrew) was a nation in the Middle East? What is it called today?
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NEWS!!!! (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ST.JOHN'S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 1!!
Lots of good German food and drink (brats, sauerkraut, beer)
GAMES
LIVE MUSIC
FUN KID'S STUFF
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
________________________________________________________________________________
HOLY YOGA EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT 7PM!
Jesus + exercise= AWESOME! Please join Amanda Nordwald as she leads you through different poses, stretches, exercises and even devotions! This is a great way to get fit and grow in God's Word at the same time! A $5 donation is suggested.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
CELEBRATION BIKE RIDE ON SUNDAY, JULY 31!!! PLEASE JOIN PASTOR!!
Pastor will be ending his 1,000 mile journey at the Katy Trail at 1:30pm on Sunday August 31!! We will bike from the trailhead in Treloar to Blumenhoff Winery in Dutzow, approximately 11 miles.
Admission to this event is any donation to www.leadachild.org. If you've already donated you're good to go!
Let me know if you'll be participating!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP COMING UP LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 5!!
Would you like a relaxing and peaceful day on the river in God's creation? Do you want to grow in fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ? Come and join us!
Here are the details:
1. Meet at 9:30am at Ozark Outdoors www.ozarkoutdoors.net
2. PRICES
canoes $20 per person
kayaks- $28 per person
rafts- $29 per person
tubes are $25 per person
If you have your own equipment it is $30 per craft to ride the bus.
Children ages 7-12 are $15 and 7 and under are free
3. What you will need:
sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, food, beverages, a good attitude.
4. Contact Teresa Scott to sign up
cell- 636-359-0274
work- (Schraer HVAC) 456-5041
Remember, this is a float, not a race. It is a leisurely float down the river with lots of stops along the way!
If you choose to spend the weekend, please make camping, motel, or cabin arrangements through Ozark Outdoors or with Onondaga State Park www.mostateparks.com. Hiking and cave tours are also available in Onondaga State Park.
______________________________________________________________________________
T-3 MEN'S RETREAT COMING UP SEPTEMBER 23-25 AT MARK TWAIN LAKE!
Go to www.t3mensretreat.org for details or give me a call at 636-359-1061.
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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.
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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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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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!! v
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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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SCRIP PROGRAM CONTINUES!!
Here's how it works:
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 RON WILLIAMS who is having a stent put in on Friday.
For REBECCA LYNN SLAYDEN, newborn great-granddaughter of Dave and Lil Winter, who is having extensive surgery TODAY as she was born with many of her organs outside her body.
For BOB RUHL who is recovering from gall bladder surgery and is dealing with three weeks of hiccups.
For the HARGROVE FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Dave's dad Charles.
For the SCHULZE FAMILY at the suddden death of Larry and Jeri's son in law Randy from a freak work accident . Visitation will be this Saturday at McCoy Blossom Funeral Home in Troy.
For LIL WINTER who will begin therapy for piriformis syndrome today and who is still awaiting surgery on her shoulder.
For LAW ENFORCEMENT EVERYWHERE, that we would keep the 4th commandment and honor those who serve and protect us from evildoers.
For THOSE MOURNING THE LOSS OF LOVED ONES IN NICE, FRANCE. That the Lord would give them peace in this very tragic time.
For MARIANNE LINKE, who is recovering from surgery. She is recovering well 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.
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