Work Day, Sunday October 30, 12-5pm

There will be a Work Day for everyone to help fix up and spruce up things around church on Sunday,  Oct 30, from noon-5pm.  
 
If anyone would like to help, but is not available on Oct 30, the following items could be done prior to that date:

 

1. Remove wooden enclosure that houses aluminum recycling

 

2. Trim bushes around church building

 

3. Cut down tree in the playground area

4. Replace bulb and/or ballast in light by back door into preschool area
5. Clean the slop sink   6. Repair and/or replace exhaust fans in preschool bathrooms – one hums, one does nothing     If you have questions on any of these items, please contact any of the trustees. Brett Nordwald Teresa Scott Dave Callies Tony Perricone Brent Davis Scott Heitgerd

 

Daily Email: Monday, October 17, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 5  "To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David."

5 Give ear to my words, O Lord;
    consider my groaning.
² Give attention to the sound of my cry,
    my King and my God,
    for to you do I pray.
³ O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;
    in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you^[a] and watch.

⁴ For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
    evil may not dwell with you.
⁵ The boastful shall not stand before your eyes;
    you hate all evildoers.
⁶ You destroy those who speak lies;
    the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

⁷ But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,
    will enter your house.
I will bow down toward your holy temple
    in the fear of you.
⁸ Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness
    because of my enemies;
    make your way straight before me.

⁹ For there is no truth in their mouth;
    their inmost self is destruction;
their throat is an open grave;
    they flatter with their tongue.
¹⁰ Make them bear their guilt, O God;
    let them fall by their own counsels;
because of the abundance of their transgressions cast them out,
    for they have rebelled against you.

¹¹ But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
    let them ever sing for joy,
and spread your protection over them,
    that those who love your name may exult in you.
¹² For you bless the righteous, O Lord;
    you cover him with favor as with a shield.

 
 
In this passage we see a definite contrast between those who trust in the Lord and those who trust in themselves, between the Lord's will and way and the world's will and way. 
 
The trouble is that we live in both.  We live in Christ and in the world.  We are free in Christ, but still able to be tempted.  We are not of the world, but we still live in the world.  I guess, in this way, we are experiencing what Christ experienced, although imperfectly.  Christ lived in this world and was tempted in every way, but al2ways resisted and never fell into temptation.  We fall into temptation on a constant and continual basis. 
 
With God those two things cannot dwell together.  There cannot be evil and righteousness in the presence of Almighty God.  He doesn't allow evil to  exist in his presence!
 
So we cry out to God and say "Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness."  and "Make your way straight before me."  We ask God to do this for us while we are here on earth so that we can live in Him and rest in His grace until the day we receive the blessings and benefits of the victory that has already been won.  Until then, take refuge in Him, rejoice in Him and sing for joy, because the victory is already yours in Christ alone. 
 
Let us pray:  As I have one foot in heaven and one on earth, keep me safe from my enemy, the devil, give me joy and peace while I survive in this world, and take me home to you as soon as you see fit, according to your will.  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:15; Family Night 6:15-7:30
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Council Meeting 7
Wed- Sewing Pillowcase Dresses 10-noon; Ladies Aid meeting noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm; Nov/Dec Newsletter items due
Fri- Basement reserved 5-10pm; Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm
Sat- Fischer/Sellman Wedding 2pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Pastor 6-7:30 
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Dawn Sherman  11- Luke Rausch

Ushers- Marv Hendershot, Don Luebke, Dave Callies, Don Nolte

Altar-  Set up- Ruth Walters ; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer

Elders-  Sat- Dave Winter;  8:30- Don Turnure;  11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-  8:30- Bob and Marianne Linke;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: No projection this week
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  What evil thing did Eliashib the priest do? He provided a large room for his friend Tobiah in the temple which had been used as a storeroom for all the stuff that was used in the temple. 

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What is the apocrypha and how many books does the apocrypha contain?

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EWS!!!! 

FAMILY NIGHT IS TONIGHT AT 6:15pm!!

Bring a dish to share and enjoy some rest and fellowship!

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HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET AT CHURCH AT 6pm THIS SUNDAY!!

 

Pastor will grill some hamburgers and hotdogs.  Bring some chips or something to have with it.

 

Come and have fun as you learn what it means to live "in Christ". 

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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCHEON 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 made payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

 

Vendors already signed up are:

Pampered Chef

Avon

Scentsy

Thirty One

Primitive Crafts

Finger Puppets and Animal nets

Jewelry

American Girl Doll Clothes

 

Luncheon will be hot dogs, chili, and pie

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE CANNED VEGETABLES

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

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SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

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QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!

Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them!  The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!

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YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

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GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he is home on hospice care.

 

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who was in a terrible car accident and is on life support with brain damage.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is dealing with cancer treatments.

 

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.

 

Men's breakfast: french toast bake, cheesy potato casserole, eggs, and sausage

All men of all ages are invited! Come and join us at 8am!

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Two prayer requests from Vickie McRae

 1. Pray for PAT GERDING, Vickie's brother in law, who was in a bad car accident yesterday and was airlifted to Barnes, St. Louis
 
 
2. For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie, who is nearing the end of his life due to cancer. 

Sermons from last two Sundays: Please watch and share!

"Forgive Continually and Completely"
https://youtu.be/PK97YOQJyBA 

 

 

"Real Strength"

https://youtu.be/CyyKv8ZkWBo

Daily Email: Thursday, October 13, 2016

DEVOTION:  Luke 18:1-8  (ESV)
 
"The Parable of the Persistent Widow"

18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. ² He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. ³ And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.' ⁴ For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor respect man, ⁵ yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'" ⁶ And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says. ⁷ And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? ⁸ I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

 
 
A lot of people misunderstand this parable.  They think that Jesus is saying that the more you bug Jesus, the more you are "persistent" in your prayers, the more likely God is to answer you.  As if you can nag Jesus into giving you what you want.  That's not what this passage is about.  It's about the goodness, mercy, and grace of Jesus. 
 
Sometimes, according to our timing, God seems to take longer to give us the justice, mercy, and help that we need.  It isn't that God is taking too long, God's timing is always perfect.  It's that he even in his timing he is giving you what you need.  It may be a lesson in patience that you need.  It may be a "toughening up" through suffering that you need.  It may be a breaking down so that you repent that you need. It may be that you suffering leads to physical death which will ultimately lead to eternal life.  God is ALWAYS working everything out for your good. 
 
So don't quit praying.  Keep your conversations with God going, but realize that God speaks back to you in His Word.  You need to have your ears open.  If you try to talk to someone on the phone but don't have the receiver anywhere near your ear, you're not going to hear the person on the other end.  If you have your ear pressed up to the phone you'll hear a whole lot better.
 
Have your ear pressed up to God's Word while you talk to Him in prayer.  Listen intently to what He has to say to you.  When you do, you will realize that, even though he may not be blessing you in the way you want, He is truly blessing you in an even better way, and you will have that peace that passes all understanding! 
 
Prayer:  Lord, bless me through my prayers.  Help me to not give up, but to trust that You are working everything out for my good and Your glory.  Amen.
 

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CALENDAR
Wed- Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Kelsey at Imo's;  (Lutherans for Life Sunday)
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller  11- Dulci Rahn

Ushers- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelscher

Altar-  Set up- Terry Mckenzie ; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- John Hachtel;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Randy Fischer
 
Greeters-  8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel 8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Paul Brockfeld

Piano- Sat- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Julie Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  Who was Hanani?  (The one in Ezra's time.)

Ezra's brother who was put in charge of Jerusalem. along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most men do.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What evil thing did Eliashib the priest do?

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NEWS!!!! 

MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM!!
The menu will be a surprise.

 

We will continue to go through our video based study called "Regrets, Reality, Restoration"

 

Men of all ages, 1-100, are free to join us!

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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCHEON 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 made payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

 

Vendors already signed up are:

Pampered Chef

Avon

Scentsy

Thirty One

Primitive Crafts

Finger Puppets and Animal nets

Jewelry

American Girl Doll Clothes

 

Luncheon will be hot dogs, chili, and pie

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HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET AT IMO'S AT 12:15 THIS SUNDAY!!

Come to church at 11 and then head over to Imo's for lunch!  The topic will be "Debunking Evolution"!!  Bring money for lunch!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE CANNED VEGETABLES

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILTERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!

Due to several illnesses, injuries, and people moving away there is a great need for more quilters!!  Experience is helpful but not necessary.  They meet 9-2 on Tuesdays.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!

Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them!  The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

__________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 IS STILL GOING ON!  WE MEET AT 6:30pm ON THURSDAYS!

Come and learn everything there is to know about your Christian faith, or get  a refresher for the things you think you know!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he is home on hospice care.

 

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.

 

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Men's breakfast this Saturday at 8am!!

  Come and join us for men's breakfast this Saturday at 8am.  The menu is a surprise. 
 
We'll do our next lesson of "Regrets, Reality, Restoration"
 
 
Men and boys of all ages are welcome to join us!
 
 
Let me know if you'll be there by Friday at noon please!

Daily Email: Wednesday, October 12, 2016

DEVOTION:  2 Timothy 3:14-4:5  (ESV)
¹⁴ But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom^[a] you learned it ¹⁵ and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ¹⁶ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the man of God^[b] may be complete, equipped for every good work.

4 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: ² preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. ³ For the time is coming when people will not endure sound^[c] teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, ⁴ and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. ⁵ As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

 
It used to be that most people liked to hear the TRUTH, the whole TRUTH, and nothing but the TRUTH; but it doesn't seem as though that is the case anymore.  The truth is that it hasn't necessarily been the way it is for a very long time.  Even back in Paul's day, as he is writing to Timothy, there were people who "will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths."
 
What about you?  Do you balk at every time someone tries to give you advice, or even worse, when someone tells you that you are dong something wrong, that you are a SINNER? 
 
Oh no, I used that word "sinner".   Did you cringe when you saw that word?  Did you turn off your ears?  Are you looking for a different devotion to read, someone who tell you that you are a good person, that everything is fine, and that God will let you into heaven because you are good enough?  
 
The trouble is that those things are NOT the truth!  If you want to hear or read the truth, you will hear it from me and you will read it in these devotions.   If you want to hear something that might make you feel good, but is far from the truth go somewhere else. 
 
The truth is that you and I, and every human being, is a sinner.  We would have been doomed to eternal death and destruction if it had not been for the Lord God having mercy on us and sending His one and only Son, Jesus to live a perfect life, suffer, die, and rise again.  Jesus took our place on the cross, because God, in His infinite wisdom, knew that we couldn't pay the price ourselves. 
 
Live in that truth!  Live in that peace!  Live in that TRUE JOY today!  Stop only listening to people and to preachers who will tell you what you want to hear.  Listen to people who will tell you the truth even when it's not nice, even when you don't want to hear it. 
 
You're a sinner and you're saved by grace through faith!  That's the TRUTH!
 
Prayer: Lord, bless us with preachers and teachers who will tell us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.  Amen.

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CALENDAR
Wed- Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Kelsey at Imo's;  (Lutherans for Life Sunday)
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller  11- Dulci Rahn

Ushers- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelscher

Altar-  Set up- Terry Mckenzie ; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- John Hachtel;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Randy Fischer
 
Greeters-  8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel 8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Paul Brockfeld

Piano- Sat- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Julie Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  Who was Hanani?  (The one in Ezra's time.)

Ezra's brother who was put in charge of Jerusalem. along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most men do.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What evil thing did Eliashib the priest do?

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NEWS!!!! 

 

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCHEON 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 made payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

 

Vendors already signed up are:

Pampered Chef

Avon

Scentsy

Thirty One

Primitive Crafts

Finger Puppets and Animal nets

Jewelry

American Girl Doll Clothes

 

Luncheon will be hot dogs, chili, and pie

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET AT IMO'S AT 12:15 THIS SUNDAY!!

Come to church at 11 and then head over to Imo's for lunch!  The topic will be "Debunking Evolution"!!  Bring money for lunch!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE CANNED VEGETABLES

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILTERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!

Due to several illnesses, injuries, and people moving away there is a great need for more quilters!!  Experience is helpful but not necessary.  They meet 9-2 on Tuesdays.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!

Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them!  The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

__________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 IS STILL GOING ON!  WE MEET AT 6:30pm ON THURSDAYS!

Come and learn everything there is to know about your Christian faith, or get  a refresher for the things you think you know!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he is home on hospice care.

 

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.

 

Prayer request for Bob Ruhl

Please pray for Bob Ruhl as he is going to be going home and will be placed on hospice care today.  Pray that God heals him according to His will, but that through it all God's works all things for Bob's good, the family's good, and His own glory!

Daily Email: Tuesday, October 11, 2016

DEVOTION:  Genesis 32:22-30 (ESV)
 
"Jacob Wrestles with God"
²² The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children,^[a] and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. ²³ He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything else that he had. ²⁴ And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. ²⁵ When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. ²⁶ Then he said, "Let me go, for the day has broken." But Jacob said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." ²⁷ And he said to him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob." ²⁸ Then he said, "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel,^[b] for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed." ²⁹ Then Jacob asked him, "Please tell me your name." But he said, "Why is it that you ask my name?" And there he blessed him. ³⁰ So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel,^[c] saying, "For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered."
 
A very interesting, and yet mysterious passage of Scripture here, don't you think?  It is both real, in that it really did happen, and yet also very allegorical and metaphorical at the same time.  Jacob had been wrestling with God for many years.  He fled from his brother Esau after he had conned him out of his birthright and also conned his dad, Isaac, out of the blessing.  He fled, because he feared for his life. 
 
Instead of facing his fears and dealing with his sin head on, he decided to flee from it all for many years.  he continued to wrestle with God as he lived with his uncle Laban and took two wives from him, named Leah and Rachel. 
 
Finally, he was forced to deal with his past and he heard that his brother Esau was coming toward him with his army of a family.  It is the night before he finally has the confrontation with Esau that he has this very real wrestling match with God.  Jacob didn't give up.  He didn't give in.  He didn't throw in the towel.  He kept on wrestling until God finally put his hip socket out of joint.  And even then he didn't let go of God until god blessed him.  In this way, he showed his perseverance and his willingness to do whatever it took to make things right. 
 
It is the end of the story that is the best for, when he finally meets up with Esau, he finds out that Esau had already forgiven him.  He didn't have to strive with God as long as he did.  He should've gone to Esau right away.  Confessed his sin and received the consequences for it.  Instead, he dealt with the grief, pain, and guilt of his sin for decades. 
 
Let this be a lesson to you.  Don't run from your sin!  Don't hide from your guilt or from the one against whom you have sinned!  Face it head on!  Don't wrestle with God, REST WITH HIM!!  For, "If we confess our sins, He, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness! 
 
Prayer:  Lord when I am striving with you, break me, so that I may give up to you and you may win over my life.  Amen.

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CALENDAR
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7
Wed- Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Kelsey at Imo's;  (Lutherans for Life Sunday)
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller  11- Dulci Rahn

Ushers- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelscher

Altar-  Set up- Terry Mckenzie ; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- John Hachtel;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Randy Fischer
 
Greeters-  8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel 8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Paul Brockfeld

Piano- Sat- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Julie Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:    Who was Artaxerxes?

Well, there were actually several Persian kings by this name. Sort of like the English and all their King Henrys. Anyway, since you're obviously on a Esther mode this week, it is believed to be the name of the king who married her and made her his queen. But for any of you with inquiring minds out there, here's an article that tells a bit about the other men cursed with that name:

 

http://www.biblereferenceguide.com/keywords/artaxerxes.html

 

And there you have it! Short and sweet – like me! Well, the sweet part. Because at 5'9, I'm not exactly short

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Who was Hananiah?  (The one in Ezra's time.)

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NEWS!!!! 

 

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCHEON 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 made payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

 

Vendors already signed up are:

Pampered Chef

Avon

Scentsy

Thirty One

Primitive Crafts

Finger Puppets and Animal nets

Jewelry

American Girl Doll Clothes

 

Luncheon will be hot dogs, chili, and pie

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HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET AT IMO'S AT 12:15 THIS SUNDAY!!

Come to church at 11 and then head over to Imo's for lunch!  The topic will be "Debunking Evolution"!!  Bring money for lunch!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE CANNED VEGETABLES

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILTERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!

Due to several illnesses, injuries, and people moving away there is a great need for more quilters!!  Experience is helpful but not necessary.  They meet 9-2 on Tuesdays.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!

Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them!  The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

__________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 IS STILL GOING ON!  WE MEET AT 6:30pm ON THURSDAYS!

Come and learn everything there is to know about your Christian faith, or get  a refresher for the things you think you know!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better.  He is still in New Florence Care Center.

 

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.

 

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Daily Email: Monday, October 10, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 121 (ESV)
 
"My Help Comes from the Lord"  A Song of Ascents.

121 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
    From where does my help come?
² My help comes from the Lord,
    who made heaven and earth.

³ He will not let your foot be moved;
    he who keeps you will not slumber.
⁴ Behold, he who keeps Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

⁵ The Lord is your keeper;
    the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
⁶ The sun shall not strike you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

⁷ The Lord will keep you from all evil;
    he will keep your life.
⁸ The Lord will keep
    your going out and your coming in
    from this time forth and forevermore.

 

 

When you want to "keep" something, what do you do with it?  Do you leave it out in the sun and rain?  I had a baseball glove when I was a kid and I played with it a lot.  It was my favorite glove I ever had.  Unfortunately, I left it out one night and it rained really hard.  It got wet and didn't work right after that.  A little rain would've been ok, but it was sitting in a puddle for a whole day until I realized it.   I didn't keep that glove because it was ruined. 

 

The Lord keeps us.  He doesn't leave us out in the sun or rain of our sin.  He doesn't allow us to get ruined by the world.  He keeps us safe from the evil one.  Satan may tempt us and we may fall into temptation, but the Lord will always bring us back through temptation and grace so that we don't lose faith. 

 

I urge you to hear the Lord's Word for you today, whether you are struggling with temptation, or you are going through a tough time, or you ae dealing with a sour relationship.  Hear God's Word for you so that you may repent, receive refreshment from the Lord, and live forever with Him. 

 

Know that the Lord is good and all good things come from Him!

 

Let us pray: Lord, thank you for giving us all that we need and KEEPING us for the day of salvation.  Amen.

 

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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:30; Holy Yoga 7pm
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7
Wed- Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Bible Study with Kelsey at Imo's;  (Lutherans for Life Sunday)
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Lydia Miller  11- Dulci Rahn

Ushers- George Hoelscher, Brent Davis, Gary Hoelscher, Ben Hoelscher

Altar-  Set up- Terry Mckenzie ; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- John Hachtel;  8:30- Jason Cluver;  11- Randy Fischer
 
Greeters-  8:30- Paul and Cindy Klover;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- John Hachtel 8:30- Derek Ebert; 11- Paul Brockfeld

Piano- Sat- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Julie Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:    Who was Artaxerxes?

Well, there were actually several Persian kings by this name. Sort of like the English and all their King Henrys. Anyway, since you're obviously on a Esther mode this week, it is believed to be the name of the king who married her and made her his queen. But for any of you with inquiring minds out there, here's an article that tells a bit about the other men cursed with that name:

 

http://www.biblereferenceguide.com/keywords/artaxerxes.html

 

And there you have it! Short and sweet – like me! Well, the sweet part. Because at 5'9, I'm not exactly short

_____________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ:  Who was Hananiah?  (The one in Ezra's time.)

___________________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

 

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCHEON 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 made payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

 

Vendors already signed up are:

Pampered Chef

Avon

Scentsy

Thirty One

Primitive Crafts

Finger Puppets and Animal nets

Jewelry

American Girl Doll Clothes

 

Luncheon will be hot dogs, chili, and pie

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET AT IMO'S AT 12:15 THIS SUNDAY!!

Come to church at 11 and then head over to DQ for lunch!  The topic will be "Debunking Evolution"!!  Bring money for lunch!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE CANNED VEGETABLES

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILTERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!

Due to several illnesses, injuries, and people moving away there is a great need for more quilters!!  Experience is helpful but not necessary.  They meet 9-2 on Tuesdays.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!

Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them!  The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

__________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 IS STILL GOING ON!  WE MEET AT 6:30pm ON THURSDAYS!

Come and learn everything there is to know about your Christian faith, or get  a refresher for the things you think you know!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better.  He is still in New Florence Care Center.

 

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, October 6, 2016

DEVOTION:  Luke 17:11-19  (ESV)
 
"Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers"
¹¹ On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. ¹² And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers,^[a] who stood at a distance ¹³ and lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." ¹⁴ When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. ¹⁵ Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; ¹⁶ and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. ¹⁷ Then Jesus answered, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? ¹⁸ Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" ¹⁹ And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
 
We might think that this passage is some sort of moral lesson about being thankful.  We like people who are thankful.  it is a good virtue to be thankful.  But that's not what this lesson is about.  It is about faith.
 
You see, when a person has faith in Christ, as did the Samaritan, he is able to act out in faith.  He is able to go back and thank Jesus for what he had done.  He is able to see what the Lord has done and respond IN FAITH. 
 
When you have faith, you WILL respond accordingly.  That is why Jesus says, "You faith has made you well".  Jesus isn't talking as much about his physical wellness as he is his spiritual wellness.  He is talking about how it is well with his soul. 
 
Your faith has made you well too.  Your faith has brought you the peace that passes all understanding.  Your faith has brought you into a right relationship with God.  Your faith has taken you from sin and death to eternal life with Jesus!  Your faith has brought you to a place where you can praise and thank Jesus for all he has done. 

 I urge you, as a brother in Christ, to live by faith.  LIVE BY FAITH and you will praise and thank him, not only on Sunday morning or Saturday night, but every day of your life with your words and actions. 
 
Let us pray:  Lord, help me to live by faith so that it may be well with my soul.  Amen.
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CALENDAR
Thurs- Alzheimers Support Group 1pm; Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Marilyn leaves for vacation
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Youth Bible Study w/ Kelsey noon; Elder's meeting noon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Nova Luebke  11- Kalene Masters

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

Altar-  Set up- Lucille Luebke ; Clean Up- Joanne Hachtel

Elders-  Sat- Steve Robine;  8:30- John Hachtel;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- John and Anna Hoenig;  11- Joan Sexton

Lay Readers- Sat- Judy Koprowski 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Christine Winn

Piano- Sat- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Yoder
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:     What is the Feast of Purim?

Must be the week of Esther, since this relates to her. Anyways.... Purim does not mean "pure rum" in Hebrew. I know, I know. It sure sounds like it, which is why many a teen-ager – and oldie – has been eager to hop on board the "pure rum" train, and said, "Heck yea! I'll celebrate that!"

No, Purim is the celebration of the Jews – who were living in Persia – being delivered from Haman, who was planning to kill all of them. Haman was an adviser to the king, and he hated the snot out of Mordecai, because 1) he didn't want to share the king's favor and 2) Mordecai refused to bow down to him. So, he hatched this sneaky plot to kill all the Jews – just so he could get rid of his rival. Little did he know, but Esther – who the king loved and had made his queen – was secretly a Jew. So, when she revealed it to the king, he had to either kill her too, or rescind the entire decree – which is what he did. And, instead of offing the Jews, the king executed Haman. (Karma's a B!) Ain't love grand? Anyway – if any of you are interested – here's what a Jewish site has to say:

http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday9.htm

They even tell you how to make the special cookies that are served on this holiday, so start baking!

 
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Today's QUIZ:  Who was Artaxerxes?

_____________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

 

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCHEON 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 made payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

 

Vendors already signed up are:

Pampered Chef

Avon

Scentsy

Thirty One

Primitive Crafts

Finger Puppets and Animal nets

Jewelry

American Girl Doll Clothes

 

Luncheon will be hot dogs, chili, and pie

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET AT DAIRY QUEEN AT 12:15 THIS SUNDAY!!

Come to church at 11 and then head over to DQ for lunch!  The topic will be "Debunking Evolution"!!  Bring money for lunch!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ARE CANNED VEGETABLES

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

__________________________________________________________________________________

AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

QUILTERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!

Due to several illnesses, injuries, and people moving away there is a great need for more quilters!!  Experience is helpful but not necessary.  They meet 9-2 on Tuesdays.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!

Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them!  The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

__________________________________________________________________________

LUTHERANISM 101 IS STILL GOING ON!  WE MEET AT 6:30pm ON THURSDAYS!

Come and learn everything there is to know about your Christian faith, or get  a refresher for the things you think you know!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better.  He is still in New Florence Care Center.

 

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.

 

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