Daily Email: Monday, Nov 7, 2016

DEVOTION:  Psalm 98 (ESV)

"Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord

98 Oh sing to the Lord a new song,
    for he has done marvelous things!
His right hand and his holy arm
    have worked salvation for him.
² The Lord has made known his salvation;
    he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
³ He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness
    to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
    the salvation of our God.

⁴ Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
    break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
⁵ Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
    with the lyre and the sound of melody!
⁶ With trumpets and the sound of the horn
    make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!

⁷ Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
    the world and those who dwell in it!
⁸ Let the rivers clap their hands;
    let the hills sing for joy together
⁹ before the Lord, for he comes
    to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
    and the peoples with equity.

As I was watching the Vikes game yesterday, I was struck by how loud it was in their new stadium.  The crowd was roaring.  It was exciting.  But then the kicker for the Lions kicked a 58 yard field goal to tie the game as time expired in regulation and the crowd went quiet.  It got loud again as overtime began, but as the Lions scored the winning touchdown it all went silent and everyone left. 

When it comes to being a Christian and especially when it comes to what our life will be like after we die, that "joyful noise" will never end.  Even while we are here on the earth we can rejoice because God is in control.  Even when we are going through trials of all kinds, we can "make a joyful noise", because we know that the Lord "works all things out for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose."

When life's got you down, when everything seems to be going wrong, when your life is in the dumps, MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE, because CHRIST IS RISEN!  He is risen indeed!  ALLELUIA! 

Let us pray:  Lord, we thank you for giving us voices to holler out Alleluia, because You are indeed risen!  ALLELUIA!  Amen.

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 CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:30

Tues- ELECTION DAY, No preschool; trustees meeting 7pm

Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30
Sat- Noon-5pm basement reserved; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Elders meeting
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Savannah Masters

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure

Altar-  Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up: Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30-Roy Bohning ; 11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-   8:30- Don Nolte;  11- Joan Sexton 

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; Sun- Terry McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  Here's a what do you  think question: What the man who had an epileptic son mean when he says "I do believe.  Help me overcome my unbelief."

We all have doubts because we are human and sinful from the time our mother conceived us.  On this side of heaven, we will not "perfectly believe".  This is the essence of what it means to be sinful.  We should all cry out to God with this prayer daily. 

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TODAY'S QUIZ: 

Where is/was the Perean province?

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NEWS!!!! 

NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED INTO MEMBERSHIP YESTERDAY

Jeff and Holly Faerber (Cameron and Tyler)

Chris and Lisa Lacy (Brooke and Luke)

Patty Herath

Roy and Phyllis Pearson

Al and Karen Benton

Praise the Lord for these new saints joining our fellowship!

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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH OUR THANKSGIVING FEAST FOR THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY!!

We have all of the supplies and food we need!  We just need helpers on that day.  Call church 456-2888 to sign up to help!

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LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

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OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

_________________________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

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!

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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 LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

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.

 

Two volunteers needed

Since Bob Ruhl has gone to heaven, that leaves some work that needs to be done that he and Sue selflessly did for quite a few years:

1. SIGN CHANGERS:  This is an ongoing thing, more during different parts of the year than others.  Most changes go through me and then I pass them on.  I'll show you how to do it.

2. GIVING TREE:  Our narthex "Giving Tree" needs to be put up the week of November 14-18.  It needs to be assembled and decorated. 

Daily Email: Thursday, Nov 3, 2016

DEVOTION:  Matthew 5:1-12English Standard Version (ESV)

5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

"The Beatitudes"

² And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

³ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

⁵ "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

⁶ "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

⁷ "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

⁸ "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

⁹ "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons^[a] of God.

¹⁰ "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

What does it mean to be blessed?  Some may say the Cubs were blessed to win the World Series last night, which means to them that God gave them the ability to win and in essence made them win or at the least made it favorable for them to win.  They might even say that he sent the rain to cause the rain delay. 

Still others might say that certain people are blessed more than others, that they have more stuff, are better looking, more healthy, more friends, better parents, etc. 

The trouble with these ways of thinking and many like it, is that is not what God says in the Scriptures.  What he says is just the opposite.  Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst, etc. 

In essence, he is saying that "blessed are those who have the attitude of Christ."  or even better "blessed are those who are Christians." 

You don't need to be the biggest and the best to be successful in God's eyes.  You need to be broken, contrite, humble, and faithful.  That is success in God's eyes.  That is what he sees when he sees a Christian.  That is what he will bless. 

Let us pray:  Lord, we are blessed because we believe in you.  Keep on blessing us with faith, life, and truth.  Amen.

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 CALENDAR
Thurs- Alzheimers Support group 1pm; Karate 5:30-7:30
Fri- Vendor Fair Set up 2:30-4:30
Sat- Vendor Fair Set up 7-9am; Vendor Fair 9-2; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Cierra Figura  11- Cameron Faerber

Ushers- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate

Altar-  Set up- Dave and Lindda Callies; Clean Up Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Jason Cluver; 8:30- Randy Sweet;  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae;  11- Steve Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano- Sat and 11am- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; Sun- Julie Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:      What did Jesus speak after he spit and touched the man's tongue to heal it? "ephatha"  Aramaic for "be opened".

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Here's a what do you  think question: What the man who had an epileptic son mean when he says "I do believe.  Help me overcome my unbelief."

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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.

 

Quilt donation tickets are available from the quilters or from the church office for $1 each or 6 for $5.  The quilt will be awarded at the Fair on at 2pm on Saturday, Nov. 5.

 

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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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

__________________________________________________________________________

OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

_________________________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

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.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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!!

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GENERAL PRAYER

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For LORRAINE TINKER AND HER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of her daughter Susan.

 

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

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.

 

Daily Email: Wednesday, Nov 2, 2016

DEVOTION:  Revelation 7:9-17 (ESV)

"A Great Multitude from Every Nation"

⁹ After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, ¹⁰ and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" ¹¹ And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, ¹² saying, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen."

¹³ Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?" ¹⁴ I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

¹⁵ "Therefore they are before the throne of God,
    and serve him day and night in his temple;
    and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.
¹⁶ They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
    the sun shall not strike them,
    nor any scorching heat.
¹⁷ For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
    and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Once again, as I read this, tears come to my eyes as I think of all of my loved ones who have gone on to paradise.  The most recent one is Bob Ruhl.  He too is worshiping, holding palm branches in his hand and shouting hosanna as he sees the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ himself, face to face. 

You might be feeling the same way as you think about those who have gone before you into paradise.  But don't be in despair.  You will, one day, join that throng in paradise!  You are a saint on earth and will join the saints in paradise.

Think about that when you are balancing your checkbook and come out with a negative balance.  Think about that when you go to the doctor and he tells you that you have to lose weight for the hundredth time. Think about that when you're struggling to communicate in any way with your kids or grandkids.... or wife.  Think about that when you hear the screeching as shrill on TV and radio as we get ready for a seemingly winless election. 

Also think about that as you come to worship and realize that you are singing and worshiping with the same saints that you will see in heaven, yet without your sin or theirs.  Think about that as you go before the throne of God and plead for mercy over your sin.  Think about that as you live in the freedom of the Gospel day by day, knowing that your sins are forgiven and your inheritance is already prepared for you.  Think about Jesus and His glory when you think about it. 

A blessed day after ALL SAINTS DAY to all and as we celebrate it this weekend!

Let us pray: Lord, as we struggle day by day and as we experience your grace day by day use our daily life to remind us of the eternal life to come and those who already enjoy it.  Amen. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 CALENDAR

Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Alzheimers Support group 1pm; Karate 5:30-7:30
Fri- Vendor Fair Set up 2:30-4:30
Sat- Vendor Fair Set up 7-9am; Vendor Fair 9-2; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Cierra Figura  11- Cameron Faerber

Ushers- Don Hance, Rich Boeger, Doug Walters, Don Tate

Altar-  Set up- Dave and Lindda Callies; Clean Up Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Jason Cluver; 8:30- Randy Sweet;  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-  8:30- Jim and Vickie McRae;  11- Steve Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Sandra Perricone 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano- Sat and 11am- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; Sun- Julie Schaumberg
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:      What was Matthew's other name? Levi

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What did Jesus speak after he spit and touched the man's tongue to heal it?

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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.

 

Quilt donation tickets are available from the quilters or from the church office for $1 each or 6 for $5.  The quilt will be awarded at the Fair on at 2pm on Saturday, Nov. 5.

 

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

__________________________________________________________________________________

SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

__________________________________________________________________________

OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

_________________________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID IN THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For LORRAINE TINKER AND HER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of her daughter Susan.

 

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

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.

 

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Daily Email: Thursday, October 27, 2016

DEVOTION:  John 8:31-36 
"The Truth Will Set You Free"
³¹ So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, ³² and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." ³³ They answered him, "We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, 'You will become free'?"
³⁴ Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave^[a] to sin. ³⁵ The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. ³⁶ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
 
What does it mean to be free?  I think it's harder for someone who has always been free to explain it, than it is for someone who hasn't.  Imagine that you are locked up behind bars for something stupid and illegal you did.  From the time you get up to the time you go to bed you are told what to do.  You have to eat at a certain time and eat what is set before you.  You can only take a shower when it is available and when the guards let you.  You can talk to the ones you love, but only once in a while and through channels, not directly.  The only way you are going to get out of it is to die. 
 
Now think of the freedom you have compared to that.  You have so many choices, yet because you are a sinful human being, you still often choose to be "enslaved" to sin.  The sinful body that you have tells you what to do, tells you what you want, and tells you where to go.  You are one of the "everyone who practices sin".  At the same time, there will come a day that you will "remain in the house forever."  The sin that enslaves you will one day be thrown off of you.  In fact, it already has been.  This is the freedom of Christ that you already have.  By the power of the Holy Spirit you are able to "throw off that sin that so easily entangles and run the race set before you."  You do this through daily confession, repentance and reception of forgiveness. 
 
As you throw off that sin, your heart and mind are refreshed and you can truly rest in peace while you are still alive.  Until Jesus comes back you are in this "already but not yet" state.  You are already free indeed, but your body is still holding you this earth.  On the day you die, or on the day Jesus comes back, you will throw off that sinful body and will receive a new sinless one that will stay that way forever. 
 
So I say, quit practicing sin.  Instead, practice confession, repentance, and forgiveness, because that is where true peace is found. 
 
Prayer: Lord, help me to realize that Your Son has set me free and that I am indeed free, so that I may quit practicing sin and being a slave to it.  Amen.
 
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 CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30; Lutheranism 101 CANCELED UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
Fri- Newsletter assembly 9am
Sat- Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; WORK DAY NOON-5pm
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Leah Vossen  11- Gus Klaustermeier

Ushers- Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Brett Nordwald, Erv Yoder

Altar-  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt ; Clean Up- John and Anna Hoenig

Elders-  Sat- Charlie Figura;  8:30- Don Turnure;  11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters-  8:30- Tom and Pam Linke;  11- Dave and Lil Winter

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Amber Vossen; 11- Stephanie Owenby

Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot; Sun 11- Rachel Fisher

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: No projection this week (Projector will be fixed this Sunday during the work day and will be ready for use for Nov. 6)
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TODAY'S  QUIZ:      What was Matthew's other name?

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NEWS!!!! 

 

WORK DAY COMING UP OCTOBER 30, NOON-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.  
 
There will be plenty to do on that day for everyone. 

 

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 of preschool area

 

5. Clean the sink in the janitor's closet in the preschool area

 

6. Repair and/or replace exhaust fans in preschool bathrooms

 

If you have any questions or anything you'd like added to the list, please contact Brett Nordwald at 636-359-4400

 

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TRUNK OR TREAT ON HALLOWEEN, Monday, October 31, 6-8pm!!

Come and enjoy some fellowship and fun and all the little kids dressed up in their costumes!  The back half of the parking lot will be roped off at 6pm so be in your parking spot by then for the safety of the kids!

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MEDICARE PART D WORKSHOP AND INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1

St. Charles Eldercare will be here at church from 4-6pm to help you through your plan.  There is no cost or obligation for them to review your present drug plan to make sure you have the best one for your needs.  Bring a list of your medications, the dosages, and frequency you take them.  Registration is not required.  Sponsored by the Senior Services Resource Group.

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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

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OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

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RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID IN THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

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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.

 

Quilt donation tickets are available from the quilters or from the church office for $1 each or 6 for $5.  The quilt will be awarded at the Fair on at 2pm on Saturday, Nov. 5.

 

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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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!

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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 LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery.

 

For the family and friends of BOB RUHL as he has gone to be with Jesus.

 

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.