Daily Email: Thursday, July 28, 2016

DEVOTION:  Luke 12:13-21 (ESV)
 
"The Parable of the Rich Fool"
 
¹³ Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." ¹⁴ But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?" ¹⁵ And he said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." ¹⁶ And he told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man produced plentifully, ¹⁷ and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' ¹⁸ And he said, 'I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. ¹⁹ And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry."' ²⁰ But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' ²¹ So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God."
 
"I will say to my soul....."  Did you get that part?  What makes us think that if our barns are full, our checkbook is balanced, our savings account has enough in it, and we are saving enough for retirement, that everything is ok with our soul?  
 
Do you remember this passage in Scripture, "The love  of money is the root of all kinds of evil."  What about that?  I'm guilty of it myself.  If my checking account has enough in it, my blood pressure is lower, my anxiety level goes down, and I am happier. 
 
Do you remember this message from Jesus, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
 
Of what does your life consist?  Do you count your possessions and keep them all under lock and key because of their importance?  Do you keep from giving to church because of your possessions?  Are possessions and money your god or is God your God? 
 
This passage is a very stark reminder that as much as we like to think we have it all under control, our very breath, our very life is in God's hands.  He gives us life.  He gives us real peace.  He gives us real joy.  He gives us what we need for this life and the life to come. 
 
Test yourself today and see what has control of you.  Test your thoughts today and see where your allegiances lie.  Test yourself today and see whether your comfort and peace comes from full barns or a full soul which has been satisfied by the love and forgiveness of Christ.  Then CONFESS, REPENT, AND LIVE IN CHRIST'S PEACE TODAY!
 
Prayer: Lord, help me to do whatever it takes to get out of the rut of financial burden, even if it means giving everything away, so that I can live in real peace and grace.  Amen. 


 

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CALENDAR

Mon-Thur- VBS "Christmas in July" supper 5:30; fun 6-8

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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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

________________________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Why did Judah and Israel break apart?

 

(Great job Pat!)

 

Simple answer: The kingdom was already falling apart under Solomon. In his quest to be 'all that,' he forced his people into virtual slavery. He gave away land, and did the whole forced labor. Dudes were impressed into the military, others sent off to Tyre to work in camps. After he croaked, his idgit of a son, Rehoboam – despite the advice of the older, wiser dudes on his council to repeal the mistakes his dad had made– decided to make them even worse. This led to the split between Israel and Judah.

Now, for the more in-depth answer. All of this was foretold by Samuel, when the wackadoodle Jews went to him, demanding a king. He warned them that if they set aside God – who was their king – for an earthly king, that they would pay for it. (Check out Judges and Kings).

Also, we need to remember that Israel was made up of 12 tribes – each with their own tribal loyalties.They were jealous of each other, and had a lot of bickering and skirmishes among themselves – because each group wanted to be top dog. You can see the same thing with the Arabs in Iraq – and across the Middle East - today. You have the Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds. (It is, of course, more complicated, but we'll keep it simple for this discussion). Each group has their own agenda and is willing to kill the other two – all in the name of Islam. Unfortunately, after WWI, when the Europeans were divvying up the lands in the Middle East – redrawing ancient borders – they didn't take the tribal differences into account. All they were concerned with, was keeping control of the resources – specifically oil. So, instead of letting the different tribes have a say, we have ended up with the chaos we have today.

Here's an interesting article about the Jewish break;

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/History/Kingdoms1.html

_________________________________________________________________________________ 

TODAY'S QUIZ: Where is Shiloh?

______________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

 ___________________________________________________________________________________________

LAST NIGHT OF VBS 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!

_____________________________________________________________________________

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!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

tscott@usmo.com

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.

___________________________________________________________________

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.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

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 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. 

 

For DON BRAZEE as he is in failing health and is now confined to a bed on hospice care.

 

 For SHERRY BEASLEY as she has gall bladder removal surgery today.

 

For RANDY SWEET, JENNIFER FIGURA, AND RON WILLIAMS as they all recover from surgery at home.

 

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 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 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. 

Daily Email: Thursday, July 28, 2016

 
DEVOTION:  Luke 12:13-21 (ESV)
 
"The Parable of the Rich Fool"
 
¹³ Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." ¹⁴ But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?" ¹⁵ And he said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." ¹⁶ And he told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man produced plentifully, ¹⁷ and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' ¹⁸ And he said, 'I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. ¹⁹ And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry."' ²⁰ But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' ²¹ So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God."
 
"I will say to my soul....."  Did you get that part?  What makes us think that if our barns are full, our checkbook is balanced, our savings account has enough in it, and we are saving enough for retirement, that everything is ok with our soul?  
 
Do you remember this passage in Scripture, "The love  of money is the root of all kinds of evil."  What about that?  I'm guilty of it myself.  If my checking account has enough in it, my blood pressure is lower, my anxiety level goes down, and I am happier. 
 
Do you remember this message from Jesus, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
 
Of what does your life consist?  Do you count your possessions and keep them all under lock and key because of their importance?  Do you keep from giving to church because of your possessions?  Are possessions and money your god or is God your God? 
 
This passage is a very stark reminder that as much as we like to think we have it all under control, our very breath, our very life is in God's hands.  He gives us life.  He gives us real peace.  He gives us real joy.  He gives us what we need for this life and the life to come. 
 
Test yourself today and see what has control of you.  Test your thoughts today and see where your allegiances lie.  Test yourself today and see whether your comfort and peace comes from full barns or a full soul which has been satisfied by the love and forgiveness of Christ.  Then CONFESS, REPENT, AND LIVE IN CHRIST'S PEACE TODAY!
 
Prayer: Lord, help me to do whatever it takes to get out of the rut of financial burden, even if it means giving everything away, so that I can live in real peace and grace.  Amen.


 

__________________________________________________________________________________
CALENDAR

Mon-Thur- VBS "Christmas in July" supper 5:30; fun 6-8

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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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

________________________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Why did Judah and Israel break apart?

 

(Great job Pat!)

 

Simple answer: The kingdom was already falling apart under Solomon. In his quest to be 'all that,' he forced his people into virtual slavery. He gave away land, and did the whole forced labor. Dudes were impressed into the military, others sent off to Tyre to work in camps. After he croaked, his idgit of a son, Rehoboam – despite the advice of the older, wiser dudes on his council to repeal the mistakes his dad had made– decided to make them even worse. This led to the split between Israel and Judah.

Now, for the more in-depth answer. All of this was foretold by Samuel, when the wackadoodle Jews went to him, demanding a king. He warned them that if they set aside God – who was their king – for an earthly king, that they would pay for it. (Check out Judges and Kings).

Also, we need to remember that Israel was made up of 12 tribes – each with their own tribal loyalties.They were jealous of each other, and had a lot of bickering and skirmishes among themselves – because each group wanted to be top dog. You can see the same thing with the Arabs in Iraq – and across the Middle East - today. You have the Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds. (It is, of course, more complicated, but we'll keep it simple for this discussion). Each group has their own agenda and is willing to kill the other two – all in the name of Islam. Unfortunately, after WWI, when the Europeans were divvying up the lands in the Middle East – redrawing ancient borders – they didn't take the tribal differences into account. All they were concerned with, was keeping control of the resources – specifically oil. So, instead of letting the different tribes have a say, we have ended up with the chaos we have today.

Here's an interesting article about the Jewish break;

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/History/Kingdoms1.html

_________________________________________________________________________________ 

TODAY'S QUIZ: Where is Shiloh?

______________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

 ___________________________________________________________________________________________

LAST NIGHT OF VBS 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!

_____________________________________________________________________________

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!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

tscott@usmo.com

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.

___________________________________________________________________

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.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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 DON BRAZEE as he is in failing health and is now confined to a bed on hospice care.

 

 For SHERRY BEASLEY as she has gall bladder removal surgery today.

 

For RANDY SWEET, JENNIFER FIGURA, AND RON WILLIAMS as they all recover from surgery at home.

 

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 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 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. 

Get Pizza from Papa John's and help out the Warren County Fitness Center

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Date: 07/27/2016 8:28 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: Peggy Privett <pprivett@warrencountymo.org>
Subject: Pizza

Fundraiser to help the Warren County Fitness Center.

 

Order Papa Johns this Thurs-Sunday you get 30% off your entire order!

 

Please pass attached flyer…..Thank You!

 

Peggy Privett

 

Warren County Health Dept.

636-456-7474 fax 636-456-4966

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Prayer request from Sharon Spoede

 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. 

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.
 
 
 

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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

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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

tscott@usmo.com

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.

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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:

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 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.

 

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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

________________________________________________________________________________

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?

________________________________________________________________________

 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!

_____________________________________________________________________________

 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

tscott@usmo.com

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.

___________________________________________________________________

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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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

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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 ROBYN MCNEW'S SISTER REBECCA LEONARD who had a stroke over 4^th 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.

 

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.

__________________________________________________________________________________
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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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

________________________________________________________________________________

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).

_______________________________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: Where is Kedar?

________________________________________________________________________

 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

tscott@usmo.com

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.

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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:

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 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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