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Daily Email: Monday, September 26, 2016
DEVOTION: Psalm 62 (ESV)
I want to focus on these verses today
"3 How long will all of you attack a man
to batter him,
like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.
They take pleasure in falsehood.
They bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse."
In every church there are those who are like the very people that David describes in the verses above. They are passive aggressive. They are those who will be nice to you to your face but will talk about you behind your back. They are those who will put little seeds of trouble in places where there was none before, who will stir stuff up to get their way. They gossip. They tear down. They ruin relationships. They use their positions of authority to bring down others. They cause all sorts of trouble.
Are you one of these people? Have you been gossiping? have you been calling all off your friends about someone instead of talking to the person yourself just the two of you? Matthew 18:15 has this to say to you. "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you've won your brother over."
Another passage from Matthew 5:23 says, "If your offering your gift at the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you. Leave your gift there at the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and offer your gift."
I am praying that God's Word convicts some of you reading this today to stop breaking the 8th commandment. Stop cutting others down. Stop talking badly about the plans of others in the congregation. Stop trying to find every reason to not do something and everything wrong with everything.
Instead, speak well of your brothers and sisters in Christ! Build each other up! Confess your sins to each other! Forgive each other! Stop only trying to get what you want for yourself and work towards the goal of getting what the Lord wants for His people.
And to those who have been victims of this kind of trouble, do what David did. Put your hope in the Lord alone! Wait for him in silence. Don't retaliate. Don't seek revenge. If you do, you'll be no better than they other person. Trust in the Lord for your peace and your joy, and He will give it to you.
Let us pray: Lord God, forgive me for breaking the 8th commandment by tearing down the efforts of others, for talking about people with whom I disagree instead of talking to them, and for tearing down instead of building up. Help me to build up my brothers and sisters in Christ with my words and actions and to deal with conflict the way You want me to by giving and receiving forgiveness freely. Amen.
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am; Choir 7pm
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6pm
Sat- Oktoberfest 4-10pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Holy Yoga Workshop 3-5pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Loren Howard 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Elders- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Sandy Robine
Piano- Sat and Sun 8:30- Barb Dreyer
Organist- (No organ this weekend)
Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Terry McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who interpreted the writing on the wall and what did the writing on the wall mean?
(Thanks for the answer Pat King!)
It was interpreted by Daniel, who was living their in captivity.
62 For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
3 How long will all of you attack a man
to batter him,
like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.
They take pleasure in falsehood.
They bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse. Selah
5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah
9 Those of low estate are but a breath;
those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
they are together lighter than a breath.
10 Put no trust in extortion;
set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
11 Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
12 and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
For you will render to a man
according to his work.
I want to focus on these verses today
"3 How long will all of you attack a man
to batter him,
like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.
They take pleasure in falsehood.
They bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse."
In every church there are those who are like the very people that David describes in the verses above. They are passive aggressive. They are those who will be nice to you to your face but will talk about you behind your back. They are those who will put little seeds of trouble in places where there was none before, who will stir stuff up to get their way. They gossip. They tear down. They ruin relationships. They use their positions of authority to bring down others. They cause all sorts of trouble.
Are you one of these people? Have you been gossiping? have you been calling all off your friends about someone instead of talking to the person yourself just the two of you? Matthew 18:15 has this to say to you. "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you've won your brother over."
Another passage from Matthew 5:23 says, "If your offering your gift at the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you. Leave your gift there at the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and offer your gift."
I am praying that God's Word convicts some of you reading this today to stop breaking the 8th commandment. Stop cutting others down. Stop talking badly about the plans of others in the congregation. Stop trying to find every reason to not do something and everything wrong with everything.
Instead, speak well of your brothers and sisters in Christ! Build each other up! Confess your sins to each other! Forgive each other! Stop only trying to get what you want for yourself and work towards the goal of getting what the Lord wants for His people.
And to those who have been victims of this kind of trouble, do what David did. Put your hope in the Lord alone! Wait for him in silence. Don't retaliate. Don't seek revenge. If you do, you'll be no better than they other person. Trust in the Lord for your peace and your joy, and He will give it to you.
Let us pray: Lord God, forgive me for breaking the 8th commandment by tearing down the efforts of others, for talking about people with whom I disagree instead of talking to them, and for tearing down instead of building up. Help me to build up my brothers and sisters in Christ with my words and actions and to deal with conflict the way You want me to by giving and receiving forgiveness freely. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Tues- Quilting 9-2
Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe 10am; Choir 7pm
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6pm
Sat- Oktoberfest 4-10pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Holy Yoga Workshop 3-5pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Loren Howard 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Dave Winter, Gary Scott, Larry Schulze, Scott Schulze
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up- Sandy Robine
Elders- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- Jason Cluver; 11- Charlie Figura
Greeters- 8:30- Lew and Dianne Feldkamp; 11- Mike and Naomi Johnson
Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Sandy Robine
Piano- Sat and Sun 8:30- Barb Dreyer
Organist- (No organ this weekend)
Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; 8:30- Terry McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who interpreted the writing on the wall and what did the writing on the wall mean?
(Thanks for the answer Pat King!)
It was interpreted by Daniel, who was living their in captivity.
The actual words were: מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין
Daniel reads the words, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN, and interprets them for the king: MENE, God has numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end; TEKEL, you have been weighed and found wanting; and PERES, the kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians. The king died that night and the kingdom was given to Darius the Mede.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: In what year did Haggai receive the Word of the Lord and begin writing his prophecy?
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NEWS!!!!
COME OUT AND ENJOY OKTOBERFEST THIS SATURDAY!!!!!!!! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!
Where? St. John's
What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!
When? 4-10pm
What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are STILL needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.
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HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR OKTOBERFEST THIS SATURDAY!!
The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with any of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
If you can help with any of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
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LWML (LADIES AID) SUNDAY IS THIS SUNDAY!!
We will recognize and pray for our Ladies Aid this weekend at all three services! All Ladies Aid members are strongly encouraged to attend.
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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!
Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
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GENERAL PRAYER
For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better. He is still in New Florence Care Center.
For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.
For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.
For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.
Daily Email: Thursday, September 22, 2016
DEVOTION: Luke 16:19-31 (ESV)
"The Rich Man and Lazarus"
19 "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.[a] The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' 25 But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' 27 And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' 29 But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' 30 And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31 He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'"
At first glance, it looks like Jesus is saying that if you don't help poor people and give them what they need, you're going to hell. Not so fast.
Apathy and disregard for those who are hurting and those who are lost is just a symptom of a much bigger problem. UNBELIEF.
The rich man went to hell because of his unbelief, which caused him to not care for Lazarus even though Lazarus laid at his gate and begged with sores all over his body. He had the ability to help and he didn't, because the Holy Spirit didn't live in Him.
Surely there is a difference between the poor and those who can help themselves but don't. There is also a difference between those who use and abuse those who help and those who truly need help. We need to be discerning in these matters.
Helping people usually means getting involved in their lives and finding out if they're true or charlatans. It means digging deeper. It means caring for their soul. That takes work, effort, and time. It takes a heart that truly cares for those who are less fortunate than we are. it means getting your hands and your heart dirty.
That's what true ministry and mission work is all about. It is a messy thing. It is full of twists and turns, difficulties and heartaches. But it is also the most rewarding thing a person can do.
If God has given you a heart for the downtrodden, hurting, and lost then go with your heart. The Holy Spirit works when and where he will, and he definitely works in all of his children!
Also, know that there will come times when you won't help those who need help like you should. It's not ok. there's no excuse for it, but it is also sin that God forgives in those who believe. Repent! Turn from your sin and receive the refreshing peace that true forgiveness can give. Then go and do as the Holy Spirit moves you! Don't just give under compulsion, but out of love for the person you are giving to. Give out of love and you will be blessed!
Let us pray: Lord, turn my heart of stone to a heart filled with love for the lost. Then help me to use my gifts to serve those you love. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; No Lutheranism 101 tonight.
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the ffirst person that ever saw the "writing on the wall"? King Belshazzar.
"The Rich Man and Lazarus"
19 "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.[a] The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' 25 But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' 27 And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' 29 But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' 30 And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31 He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'"
At first glance, it looks like Jesus is saying that if you don't help poor people and give them what they need, you're going to hell. Not so fast.
Apathy and disregard for those who are hurting and those who are lost is just a symptom of a much bigger problem. UNBELIEF.
The rich man went to hell because of his unbelief, which caused him to not care for Lazarus even though Lazarus laid at his gate and begged with sores all over his body. He had the ability to help and he didn't, because the Holy Spirit didn't live in Him.
Surely there is a difference between the poor and those who can help themselves but don't. There is also a difference between those who use and abuse those who help and those who truly need help. We need to be discerning in these matters.
Helping people usually means getting involved in their lives and finding out if they're true or charlatans. It means digging deeper. It means caring for their soul. That takes work, effort, and time. It takes a heart that truly cares for those who are less fortunate than we are. it means getting your hands and your heart dirty.
That's what true ministry and mission work is all about. It is a messy thing. It is full of twists and turns, difficulties and heartaches. But it is also the most rewarding thing a person can do.
If God has given you a heart for the downtrodden, hurting, and lost then go with your heart. The Holy Spirit works when and where he will, and he definitely works in all of his children!
Also, know that there will come times when you won't help those who need help like you should. It's not ok. there's no excuse for it, but it is also sin that God forgives in those who believe. Repent! Turn from your sin and receive the refreshing peace that true forgiveness can give. Then go and do as the Holy Spirit moves you! Don't just give under compulsion, but out of love for the person you are giving to. Give out of love and you will be blessed!
Let us pray: Lord, turn my heart of stone to a heart filled with love for the lost. Then help me to use my gifts to serve those you love. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; No Lutheranism 101 tonight.
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: Who was the ffirst person that ever saw the "writing on the wall"? King Belshazzar.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who interpreted the writing on the wall and what did the writing on the wall mean?
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NEWS!!!!
HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!
1. We will be serving beer at the Fall Festival on Main Street that will be taking place September 24th from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. We need volunteers to set up at around 9:30 and folks to serve from noon-9pm (If you can only do an hour or two that'd be great too.)
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
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MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!
You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.
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OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!
Where? St. John's
What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!
When? 4-10pm on October 1
What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.
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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!
Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
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DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!
Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!
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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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GENERAL PRAYER
For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better. He is still in New Florence Care Center.
For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.
For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.
For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.
Daily Email: Wednesday, September 21, 2016
DEVOTION: 1 Timothy 6:6-19English Standard Version (ESV)
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and[a] we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
11 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before[b] Pontius Pilate made the good confession, 14 to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.
17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Coveting is such a big deal that in the Lutheran version of the Ten Commandments there are two about it. It causes all sorts of strife within families, within individuals, and even within the church. We covet what another church has (more people, a better sound system, a praise band, a cooler youth group) and so we have to do everything we can to be like them. We covet the popularity of another person and so we dress like him, act like him, and even change our own physical appearance to look like him. We covet another's property so we work harder, sacrifice more, and even steal and do dishonest things to get what we want. We want to feel good, we covet comfort, and so we think that having sex with anyone and everyone and doing drugs will give us the feelings we desire.
All the while Godliness with contentment is the greatest gain you can have. There's nothing more peaceful than Godliness with contentment. There's nothing more peaceful that being in God's Word with enough food to eat and clothes on our back. Everything else can be crumbling around us, but if we have God, His Word, and His forgiveness we can be content with these things.
I love the tiny house movement. I love the minimalist movement. I love that the next generation isn't about things as much as my generation and the one before mine. But I also wish they would be content with God and with His grace a bit more, instead of always being about the latest experience or the newest form of entertainment or adventure.
My prayer for you, and for myself for that matter, is that we have more Godliness with contentment so that we may have great gain through the Holy Spirit.
Let us pray: Lord, make me content with what I have and if my stuff is getting in the way of my contentment, make me get rid of it. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7; Karin Klaustermeier's birthday (Please wish her a happy birthday in some way today!)
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What were the four beasts that Daniel saw in his vision?
CALENDAR
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7; Karin Klaustermeier's birthday (Please wish her a happy birthday in some way today!)
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What were the four beasts that Daniel saw in his vision?
A lion with wings like an eagle
A bear that was raised up on one of it's sides (I don't know what this means)
A leopard who had four wings and four heads
An unidentified beast with iron teeth and ten horns. Whatever it didn't devour it trampled under foot.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the ffirst person that ever saw the "writing on the wall"?
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NEWS!!!!
HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!
1. We will be serving beer at the Fall Festival on Main Street that will be taking place September 24th from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. We need volunteers to set up at around 9:30 and folks to serve from noon-9pm (If you can only do an hour or two that'd be great too.)
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
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MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!
You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!
Where? St. John's
What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!
When? 4-10pm on October 1
What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!
Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
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DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!
Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!
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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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GENERAL PRAYER
For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better. He is still in New Florence Care Center.
For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.
For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.
For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.
Book fair is canceled
The book fair scheduled for today and tomorrow is canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Little Lambs
Little Lambs
Daily Email: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
DEVOTION: Amos 6:1-7 (NIV)
"Woe to the Complacent"
6 Woe to you who are complacent in Zion,
and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria,
you notable men of the foremost nation,
to whom the people of Israel come!
2 Go to Kalneh and look at it;
go from there to great Hamath,
and then go down to Gath in Philistia.
Are they better off than your two kingdoms?
Is their land larger than yours?
3 You put off the day of disaster
and bring near a reign of terror.
4 You lie on beds adorned with ivory
and lounge on your couches.
You dine on choice lambs
and fattened calves.
5 You strum away on your harps like David
and improvise on musical instruments.
6 You drink wine by the bowlful
and use the finest lotions,
but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
7 Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;
your feasting and lounging will end.
Whoa, wait a minute. I thought God wants us to be comfortable. I thought God wants us to be at ease. Didn't Jesus say, "Come to me..... and I will give you rest"?
Here's the deal folks. If we look for peace, comfort and rest in anything but Christ, we will never get it. Oh, we might be physically comfortable for a while. We may have our nice houses, with our beautifully manicured lawns and landscaping on the outside, and easy chairs and beautiful cabinets and countertops on the inside. The trouble is that it is like putting lipstick on a pig if there is no peace or security in Christ.
The Israelites had this problem of complacency. They had it good. The Lord had delivered them from all their enemies and they were living high on the hog in the promised land. They had prosperity. They had physical safety. They seemingly had it all going on. On the inside though they were wrecked. They had no regard for God or the blessings he had given them or the mercy and grace he ad for them. They disregarded God and so they had lost their real security.
We could say that this is what is happening in our own nation, but instead off pointing to the people outside of us, we first need to look inward. On what are you basing your "security"? Is it on your finances? Is it on your health? Is it on how the people around you see you? Or is it on Christ alone?
Have you become complacent when it comes to Christ? Have you neglected and disregarded your praise and honor of him in search of something more comfortable, or shiny, or exciting, or entertaining?
I strongly encourage you to seek the Lord, to get to worship, to repent of your complacency and renew your zeal for the Lord that you would not lose sight of Him all together.
Let us pray: Lord, keep me from becoming complacent as the Israelites did, and when I do, shake me out of it, so that I don't lose sight of you. Amen.
CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What does the word "Hallelujah" mean? Praise the Lord! It is actually three Hebrew words together. "Hallel" = praise "u" = the, and "jah" = Lord as in "Yah" weh.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What were the four beasts that Daniel saw in his vision?
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NEWS!!!!
LITTLE LAMBS IS HAVING AN "USBOURNE BOOK FAIR" TODAY AND TOMORROW 12-3:30pm.
It is open to the public!!
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HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!
1. We will be serving beer at the Fall Festival on Main Street that will be taking place September 24th from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. We need volunteers to set up at around 9:30 and folks to serve from noon-9pm (If you can only do an hour or two that'd be great too.)
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
__________________________________________________________________________________
MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!
You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!
Where? St. John's
What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!
When? 4-10pm on October 1
What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!
Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
____________________________________________________________________
DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!
Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!
________________________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL PRAYER
For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better. He is still in New Florence Care Center.
For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.
For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.
For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.
Daily Email: Monday, September 19, 2016
DEVOTION: Note: (I'll let the Psalm speak for itself today)
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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15; NO HOLY YOGA
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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Put Not Your Trust in Princes
Psalm 146
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
3 Put not your trust in princes,
in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
4 When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;
on that very day his plans perish.
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord his God,
6 who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them,
who keeps faith forever;
7 who executes justice for the oppressed,
who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free;
8 the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
the Lord loves the righteous.
9 The Lord watches over the sojourners;
he upholds the widow and the fatherless,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
10 The Lord will reign forever,
your God, O Zion, to all generations.
Praise the Lord!
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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15; NO HOLY YOGA
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters
Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke
Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn
Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What are Sheol and Abaddon? Other, more devilish, words for hell. (Thanks Doug Herzog)
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What does the word "Hallelujah" mean?
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NEWS!!!!
HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!
1. We will be serving beer at the Fall Festival on Main Street that will be taking place September 24th from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. We need volunteers to set up at around 9:30 and folks to serve from noon-9pm (If you can only do an hour or two that'd be great too.)
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.
If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.
__________________________________________________________________________________
MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!
You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!
Where? St. John's
What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!
When? 4-10pm on October 1
What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!
Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.
____________________________________________________________________
DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!
Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!
________________________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL PRAYER
For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.
For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.
For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.
For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.
For BOB RUHL, who is recovering from heart surgery and infections at New Florence Care Center for the next month.
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