Questions about Kelsey's call and our DCE program

NOW IS THE TIME!
2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV / Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, 


The DCE fund was to be a three year fund which was to transition to the general budget at the end of three years. Unfortunately neither the DCE fund nor the general budget have kept pace with what is needed. 

In November we will be at the end of the three years.  The DCE Fund has dwindled down to near nothing and will be just about gone in December,  and the regular offerings have not increased enough to increase the regular budget.  

To make it clear, there is not enough money in the budget to pay Kelsey.

Where does this money come from? IT COMES FROM THE MEMBERS OF ST.JOHN'S WHO GIVE THEIR OFFERINGS 

It is up to you AS MEMBERS OF ST.JOHN'S  to give as you are able so that our budget can go up enough to be able to support her.  

Please call me if you have more questions or concerns. 

In Christ, 
Pastor Klaustermeier 

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Prayer request

 Please pray for Cal Tameler as he will be undergoing heart surgery this afternoon to put a stent in his heart. 
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Daily Email: Tuesday, August 9, 2016

DEVOTION: Jeremiah 23:16-29 (ESV)

16 Thus says the Lord of hosts: "Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. 17 They say continually to those who despise the word of the Lord, 'It shall be well with you'; and to everyone who stubbornly follows his own heart, they say, 'No disaster shall come upon you.'"

18 For who among them has stood in the council of the Lord
    to see and to hear his word,
    or who has paid attention to his word and listened?
19 Behold, the storm of the Lord!
    Wrath has gone forth,
a whirling tempest;
    it will burst upon the head of the wicked.
20 The anger of the Lord will not turn back
    until he has executed and accomplished
    the intents of his heart.
In the latter days you will understand it clearly.

21 "I did not send the prophets,
    yet they ran;
I did not speak to them,
    yet they prophesied.
22 But if they had stood in my council,
    then they would have proclaimed my words to my people,
and they would have turned them from their evil way,
    and from the evil of their deeds.

23 "Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away? 24 Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord. 25 I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed!' 26 How long shall there be lies in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart, 27 who think to make my people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another, even as their fathers forgot my name for Baal? 28 Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let him who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? declares the Lord. 29 Is not my word like fire, declares the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

 

Let's face it, we don't like bad news.  We don't like to hear, nor do we like to give it.  It usually causes us stress, pain, and grief.  At the same time, bad news needs to be told. 

 

Think of the family who lost a loved one in the war.  What if no one ever told them that their loved one had died.  They'd just be left wondering.  What happens when you sin against someone, but instead of that person coming to you and telling you your sin, they give you the silent treatment or the cold shoulder, or worse yet, they leave all together?  Is that better? 

 

Or, on a lighter note, what if you went to the bathroom in the morning and got some toilet paper stuck to your shoe, but no one told you, and you walked around all day seeing tons of people?  Wouldn't you have wanted the first person who saw you to tell you that you had toilet paper on your shoe, as embarrassing as it may have been?

 

Certainly, it is much more pleasant to hear good news.  It is much nicer when you hear things that are pleasant for your ears.  But will those pleasant things really help you when you have something going wrong in your life or need to be confronted with your sin so that you can repent? 

 

There were many false prophets who spoke lies to the people telling them that everything was ok when it wasn't, and the nation crumbled.  Jeremiah was speaking the truth as God gave it to him, and they hated him, exiled him, and several times threw him in prison. 

 

You may not be liked when you speak the truth in love, but your conscience will be clear and you will know that you love the person you spoke to.  Even better, when you speak the truth of God's love, it never returns to him void.  It always does the purpose for which he sent it from your mouth. 

 

So we are called as Christians to speak the truth!  It is not acting in love when we hide the necessary truth from a person.  It is to no good end when we keep from speaking the truth in love to those who need to hear it. 

 

Stand firm and steadfast in God's Word, even when it's not popular.  Live in the truth of God's Word!

 

Prayer: Lord, help me to hear your word of truth when I need it, even when it hurts, and help me to speak your word of truth with love to those who need it, even when it is uncomfortable, awkward, or painful, so Your truth may be heard. Amen.

 
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CALENDAR
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Open houses for school in Warrenton; First day of school in Montgomery County
Thurs-First day of School in Warrenton and Wright City; Little Lambs Orientation house 8:30-11
Sat- Gun Club Outing at Whetstone Conservation Area 9-noon; Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Elders meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold  11- Dawn Sherman

Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover

Altar-  Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up- Joanne Hachtel

Elders-  Sat- Dave Winter;  8:30- Don Turnure;  11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  8:30- Dave and Hope Tinnin;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier  8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Sat- Barb Dreyer
 
Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Fisher; 8:30- Schaumberg

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    What were Hananiah's, Mishael's, and Azariah's names changed to by the chief official?

Again with these easy-peasy quizzes!
 
First off – according to the New Living Bible – Handkerchief was changed to Shadrach. Missile was changed to Meshach, and Ashtray was changed into Abednego.
But, "why?" you ask! Well, because Handlebar, Misled and Apricot didn't work for the song Johnny Cash sang. No! So, he had to rename them. No lie!
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Where and who is Moab?
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NEWS!!!! 
BUILDING PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY AT 7PM!!
We know it is short notice, but the building planning committee is going to meet this Thursday at 7pm
 
Here's some things to know for the meeting:

1.  Kent Jacobsmeyer has  2 master plans to present and discuss the potential course of action and timeline in moving forward. 
 
2. Elmer Wind will not be attending Thursday's meeting, I believe we need to make some decisions independent of his guidance to make sure we are going in the correct direction. 

 

3. Kent is  excited about the master plans that we have been given to look at, if we need an additional meeting with Elmer he would be available next week.

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SERMON FROM SUNDAY
 Enjoy it for yourself and then share it with others who need the good news of being save by grace through faith in Jesus!
 
https://youtu.be/XQ6yMJvtFsI
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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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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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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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GENERAL PRAYER 
 
For LENA OWENS as she recovers from knee replacement surgery at home.
 
For BOB RUHL, who is at Barnes Hospital recovering from sepsis due to a perforated bowel, and also recovering from a heart attack.  He is on the mend.  
 
For DON BRAZEE as he is in failing health and is now confined to a bed on hospice care.   
 
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. 

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Building Planning Commitee Meeting this Thursday, August 11 at 7pm!

We know it is short notice, but the building planning committee is going to meet this Thursday at 7pm
 
Here's some things to know for the meeting:

1.  Kent Jacobsmeyer has  2 master plans to present and discuss the potential course of action and timeline in moving forward. 
 
2. Elmer Wind will not be attending Thursday's meeting, I believe we need to make some decisions independent of his guidance to make sure we are going in the correct direction. 

 

3. Kent is  excited about the master plans that we have been given to look at, if we need an additional meeting with Elmer he would be available next week. 

 

4. Here is the basic timeline if this works;

·         Meeting this Thursday night, present plans, if we are in agreement with the direction we need to make recommendations, and get it on the agenda for the voter's meeting.

 

·         Once the church accepts the master plan, we would hand the responsibility over to the building committee to start looking for an architect to work with.   

 

 

 

Kent Jacobsmeyer

JJ Kane Auctioneers

636-358-4446

 

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Sermon from 8/7/16 "What is the object of your faith?"

 Enjoy it for yourself and then share it with others who need the good news of being save by grace through faith in Jesus!
 
https://youtu.be/XQ6yMJvtFsI
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Daily Email: Monday, August 8, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 119:81-88 (ESV)
"Kaph"  (Note: In Psalm 119 every section starts with another letter of the alphabet.  "Kaph" is the equivalent to our letter K.)

81 My soul longs for your salvation;
    I hope in your word.
82 My eyes long for your promise;
    I ask, "When will you comfort me?"
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
    yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 How long must your servant endure?[a]
    When will you judge those who persecute me?
85 The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;
    they do not live according to your law.
86 All your commandments are sure;
    they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth,
    but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88 In your steadfast love give me life,
    that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.

 

 

I love the imagery that says "I have become like a wineskin in the smoke."  What does that look like: old, leathery, tired, hard, worn out?  It isn't good. 

 

If you've lived long enough on this earth there will be times in your life that will plain wear you out.  You will go through struggles in relationships that will cause you sleepless nights and lots of worry.  Your kids will give you gray hair.  Your own sin will cause you grief and anguish.  You will indeed become like a wineskin in the smoke. 

 

It is in the middle of all this that we "long" for His salvation and "long" for his promise.  Have you ever wondered why most churches are filled with older people?  It is because in their wisdom, which they have received from living a long life and going through all sorts of troubles, they see the need for Jesus.  They know the purpose of worship and the fellowship of the saints.  They see the joy of God's salvation.  When you're younger and haven't gone through the stuff that older folks have you don't see the need. 

 

My prayer for you is that you see the purpose and the need for worship before you truly need it like it looks like David needs it today in your Psalm.  I pray that you find the purpose for worship and for fellowship in the church while you still have joy and peace so that you don't desire it without having it, because you've been neglecting it. 

 

Don't just "long" for his salvation and his promise.  Know that you have it!  Know that it is yours in Christ Jesus!  Know that he loves you with an everlasting love!  And know that you'll always find it and receive it in the worship and fellowship of the saints at St. John's!

 

Prayer: Lord, bless us as we long for the fulfillment of your salvation and wait for your promise fulfilled when you come again to judge the living and the dead and restore your kingdom fully.  Until then, give us patience and peace in knowing that we already have all of your gifts in Christ Jesus.  Amen.

 
 



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CALENDAR

Mon- Holy Yoga 7pm; Little Lambs Orientation 5-7pm
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Open houses for school in Warrenton; First day of school in Montgomery County
Thurs-First day of School in Warrenton and Wright City; Little Lambs Orientation house 8:30-11
Sat- Gun Club Outing at Whetstone Conservation Area 9-noon; Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Elders meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  

Acolyte- 8:30- John Pezold  11- Dawn Sherman

Ushers- Allan Dreyer, Lew Feldkamp, Kent Jacobsmeyer, Paul Klover

Altar-  Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up- Joanne Hachtel

Elders-  Sat- Dave Winter;  8:30- Don Turnure;  11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  8:30- Dave and Hope Tinnin;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier  8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Sat- Barb Dreyer
 
Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Fisher; 8:30- Schaumberg

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:    What is Caphtor's modern name? Crete (Unfortunately I deleted Pat King's answer)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What were Hananiah's, Mishael's, and Azariah's names changed to by the chief official?
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NEWS!!!! 
 
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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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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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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GENERAL PRAYER 
 
For LENA OWENS as she recovers from knee replacement surgery at home.
 
For BOB RUHL, who is at Barnes Hospital recovering from sepsis due to a perforated bowel, and also recovering from a heart attack.  He is on the mend.  
 
For DON BRAZEE as he is in failing health and is now confined to a bed on hospice care.   
 
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. 


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Prayer request

 Please pray for MARIANNE LINKE, as she is hospitalized, this time with possible blood clots in her leg.
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Backpack Blessings this weekend!

 Bring your kids, grandkids and teachers to church this weekend so that they can be prayed for and encouraged as they begin the school year.  They will receive an encouraging card to hand on their backpack, along with a sheet of cards with Bible verses on them to stick in their backpack every day or week as you choose. 
 
Please make an effort to be there!
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Blood Drive TODAY 3-7pm

 Blood supplies are extremely low.  Come and donate today!  3-7pm 
 
Walk ins welcome. 
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Daily Email: Thursday, August 4, 2016

DEVOTION: Luke 12:22-40 (ESV)
"Do Not Be Anxious"
22 And he said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! 25 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?[a] 26 If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest? 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,[b] yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. 30 For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Instead, seek his[c] kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
32 "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
 
"You Must Be Ready"
35 "Stay dressed for action[d] and keep your lamps burning, 36 and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those servants[e] whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them. 38 If he comes in the second watch, or in the third, and finds them awake, blessed are those servants! 39 But know this, that if the master of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he[f] would not have left his house to be broken into. 40 You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
 
 
 
I know quite a few people who have severe anxiety disorder.  It is a disease of the brain that causes panic attacks, depression, and a myriad other troubles.  It is an uncontrollable defect in the brain caused by chemical imbalances.  It usually isn't rooted in any particular circumstance.  In other words, circumstances can be fine and there be no imminent danger or anything wrong, but the person with anxiety disorder, because of their chemical imbalances, sees things differently. 
 
There is no "calming down".  There is no "just pray more".  There is no "just stop it", take a deep breath, etc. when it comes to anxiety.  Believe me, I've learned the hard way by trying to "counsel" people who have it. 
 
The "worry" that Jesus is talking about in the passage above is not the same as those who have anxiety disorder.  The worry Jesus is talking about is, in essence, sin against the first commandment as a person puts more emphasis on and relies more on the gifts instead of the giver.  It is the same thing as when we hear him say "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." 
 
In this one sin there are two extremes. There are those who have it good.  They're comfortable.  They're full.  They have all they need, and so they begin to be dependent upon the stuff as they use it for their comfort, satisfaction, and safety.  On the other hand there are those who are lacking, the poor, and those who are going without.  In them we find those who are constantly searching and looking for more wealth.  You'll find them stealing.  You'll find them at the convenience store buy hundreds of dollars worth of lottery tickets.  You'll find them searching for comfort, satisfaction, and safety everywhere but where it truly may be found. 
 
You don't have to have anxiety disorder to "worry" about your life.  I know a lot of people who are completely mentally stable and yet commit this sin every day.  I must confess that I am one of them. 
 
Jesus is calling us to repentance with his message today.  He wants us to quit relying on the "economy" and start relying on him for our peace, satisfaction, security, safety, and comfort.  Let's repent of our anxiousness because of our want, and rest in God's eternal mercy and grace!
 
Prayer: Lord, I confess that I have been anxious about my life, what I will eat, wear and do.  Help me to rest my weary and heavy burdened mind and heart in you.  Amen.


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CALENDAR
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; Red Cross Blood Drive 3-7; L 101 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Preschool reserved noon; Fellowship Hall floor stripped and waxed noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller   11- George Pezold

Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze

Altar-  Set up- Dane and Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Jason Cluver;  8:30- Randy Sweet;  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier  8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Sat- Kathy Barrow
 
Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Yoder

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Who was Nabpolassar

Once again, an easy-peasy quiz. But first, we need to clear up some misconceptions many of you may have.
    1) No, this is NOT a new model of Nissan. I used to drive a Pulsar by Nissan, and this is not their replacement model.
    2) No, this is NOT a Pokemon thingamajig. I don't play Pokemon Go, but I assure you this is not one of their thingies. So don't run around town looking for this.
    3) He – and he was a he – was NOT, nor is, a Klingon warlord. I know, there are Trekkies out there, who swear he is, but they are Romulan agents. For sure!
No, Nabbie – which is Chaldean for "Nabu, protect the son!" – was the 1st king of the Chaldean dynasty, the king of Babylon (626 –605 BC) and dad to Nebuchadnezzar II.
And there you have it!
 
 
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is Caphtor's modern name?
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NEWS!!!!  (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)
 
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TODAY!!!!!  YOUR HELP IS NEEDED DESPERATELY!!
Call 456-2888 to donate blood or to volunteer to help!!
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THE LAST TWO WEEK'S SERMONS TO WATCH/LISTEN AND THEN SHARE WITH SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL
 
 
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BACKPACK BLESSINGS THIS WEEKEND!!
Bring your kids, grandkids and backpacks to church this weekend so that the Lord can bless them and their school year! 
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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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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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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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GENERAL PRAYER 
For the TINNIN FAMILY at the loss of Dave's mom Sunday night.  Visitation and funeral will be Saturday in Overland Park, Kansas.
 
For LENA OWENS as she has knee replacement surgery today.
 
For BOB RUHL, who is at Barnes Hospital recovering from sepsis due to a perforated bowel, and also recovering from a heart attack.  He is on the mend.  
 
For DON BRAZEE as he is in failing health and is now confined to a bed on hospice care.   
 
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. 

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Daily Email: Wednesday, August 3, 2016

DEVOTION: Hebrews 11:1-16 (ESV)
 
"By Faith"

11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. 11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.
13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14 For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
 
 
There are about 100 sermons in this one little section of Scripture.  I wish we knew who the human writer of this book is.  I would thank him over and over again for this wonderful theology!
 
If you want a perfect definition of what it means to have faith in God, read verse 1.
 
If you want to know how the Old Testament people were (and are) saved, read verse 2.
 
Those who think that God didn't create the universe.  Just read verse 3.
 
Those who don't know why Abel's sacrifice was accepted and Cain's wasn't, read verse 4.
 
Those who don't know why Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying, read vs. 5.
 
If you want to know what kind of works please God and which ones don't, read verse 6.
 
If you want to know why God saved Noah and his family read verse 7.
 
If you want to know why God picked Abraham to be the father of as many nations as the stars in the sky, read verses 8-12
 
If you want to know if the people in the Old Testament, who had faith in God's promises, are in heaven, read verses 13-16.
 
 
ALL OF THIS IS BY FAITH AND BECAUSE OF FAITH! 
 
We are saved because we believe in and understand Christ's teachings.  We have faith in what Jesus did!  We have faith that what he did, by dying on the cross and rising from the dead, he did FOR US!! 
 
Faith in a loving God who sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to die on a cross FOR ME AND FOR YOU, is what separates us from all other religions.  The Old Testament faithful didn't depend on themselves or their good works any more than we should depend on ourselves or our good works.  Everything has already been done for us and all we need to do is accept it by faith!
 
That real and true faith will then work itself out in a life lived in God's grace, which shows itself to others in love and forgiveness.  Let's live BY FAITH today!
 
Prayer: Lord, thank you for making all of your gifts ones that can only be received BY FAITH.  Amen.

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CALENDAR
Thurs- Alzheimers support group 1pm; Red Cross Blood Drive 3-7; L 101 7pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Worship 11; Preschool reserved noon; Fellowship Hall floor stripped and waxed noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
 
(NOTE: The youth service has been postponed till September 11)

Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller   11- George Pezold

Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze

Altar-  Set up- Dane and Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Jason Cluver;  8:30- Randy Sweet;  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier  8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Sat- Kathy Barrow;
 
Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: ?????  A new schedule will be put together this week

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: How old was Josiah when he became king, and how long did he reign?

8 years old and 31 years  (Thanks DOUG HERZOG!)

 

Here's a more lengthy answer with some additional information from Pat King:

So, I'll keep this simple today, since no one has bothered to write any cute songs, with Joe as their lead. Anyway.... He became king when his dad was killed. He was 8 years old at the time. And he died when he was 39, so technically, his reign lasted 31 years. But for the first part of his 'legal' reign, he was hidden by the priests – mostly because members of his father's court were the ones who had offed him. Plus, back then – as now – he was considered too young to rule, so others did it  for him. Anyway, although he was brought up in a pagan household, he 'found' God by the time he was 15 and started cleaning house. He is considered to be one of the greatest kings since David.

Here's a nifty article about him:
 
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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Who was Nabopolassar?
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NEWS!!!!  (Lots of new news so make sure you read it all the way through!!)
 
THE LAST TWO WEEK'S SERMONS TO WATCH/LISTEN AND THEN SHARE WITH SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL
 
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________
 
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE THIS THURSDAY!!!!!  YOUR HELP IS NEEDED DESPERATELY!!
Call 456-2888 to donate blood or to volunteer to help!!
___________________________________________________________________
BACKPACK BLESSINGS THIS WEEKEND!!
Bring your kids, grandkids and backpacks to church this weekend so that the Lord can bless them and their school year! 
_________________________________________________________________________________
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.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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!
 
__________________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL PRAYER 
For the TINNIN FAMILY at the loss of Dave's mom Sunday night.
 
for LENA OWENS as she has knee replacement surgery Thursday.
 
For BOB RUHL, who is at Barnes Hospital recovering from sepsis due to a perforated bowel, and also recovering from a heart attack.  He is on the mend.  
 
For DON BRAZEE as he is in failing health and is now confined to a bed on hospice care.
 
 For SHERRY BEASLEY as she recovers from gall bladder surgery.  
 
For Lead a Child, as they continue to provide much needed financial assistance for children in third world countries to go to school and get the care they need.
 
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. 


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