Sermon from Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016

A good message on what it means that Jesus baptizes us with the Holy Spirit and with Fire.  Please listen and share!  https://youtu.be/tvXy3BzDNaA

Daily Email: Monday, Dec. 5, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 146

"Put Not Your Trust in Princes"

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!

How much trust do you have in President Obama?  How much trust do you have in President elect Trump?   How much do you trust your elected officials at all?

If you said "none" or "very little" you are in good company.  Most people don't trust their government.  Why?  Because the government is full of people with power, and power, no matter how much or how little, too often corrupts people.  Also, the person in office might not hold the same ideals or vision as you, so you don't trust that person because you don't agree with him or her. 

We put way too much trust in our elected officials to make everything better, or in Trump's words "make American great again".  I have some bad news for you if you trust in Trump.  He isn't going to be able to do many of the things he promised.  I know that may come as a shock, but he is only human after all.  Obama didn't save the world or save America either. 

David, a king himself, says very plainly,  "Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation."  Don't do it!  Don't put too much trust in the president, the school board, the mayor, the church council, or any other man.  Put your trust in God alone to save you!  Trust in Christ for your salvation, both eternal and earthly. 

If we think that an elected official can save us, we will be extremely disappointed.  If we think that some sort of financial plan, or foreign policy is going to fix everything we are in for a lot of heartache.  Instead, if we seek the Lord where he may be found, and seek his will in all circumstances, and if we trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, we will have peace. 

Have peace, rest, trust and salvation in Jesus alone today!!!

Let us pray: Lord, help me to place my trust in your certainty and not in the continually changing "leaders" of this world.  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation canceled; Holy Yoga 7pm

Tues- Quilting 9-noon; Ladies Christmas lunch at Denny's noon

Wed- Women's work day 9:30; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Fri- Bible Study at Hendershot's 7pm

Sat- Sunday school Christmas program practice 10-11am; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Elder's meeting noon

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Abby Vossen 8:30- Sarah Cluver  11- Cameron Faerber
Ushers-  Wed- Brett Nordwald, Charlie Figura, Jason Figura, Erv Yoder 

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

Altar-   Wed- Terry McKenzie  Sat  Set up- Cheri' Hofeldt; Clean Up- Joanne Hachtel

Elders-  Sat- Jim Rahn; 8:30- Roy Bohning  11- John Hachtel
 
Greeters-   8:30- Randy and Patty Sweet;  11- Al and Karen Benton

Lay Readers- Sat- Jim Rahn; 8:30- Roy Bohning; 11- John Hachtel

Piano- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Perricone; Sun- Yoder
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  Here's a "what do you think" question:

What does it mean when Paul says, "Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial .  Everything is permissible for me but I will not be mastered by anything."?

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NEWS!!!! 

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE STILL HAS LOTS OF ORNAMENTS ON IT!!

If you haven't take one yet to buy a gift for a child in need, please stop by church this week, or come to worship Wednesday night and take one!  Take the red ornament with you and sign your name on  the white ornament and leave it on the tree. GIFTS NEED TO BE RETURNED BY THIS COMING SUNDAY!!!

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LADIES LUNCHEON TOMORROW (TUESDAY) AT NOON  AT DENNYS!!

If you're coming, please bring a "White Elephant" gift to exchange.

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WOMEN'S WORK DAY IS THIS WEDNESDAY AT 9:30!!

They will be cleaning the church sanctuary for Christmas. Bring your cleaning supplies!

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YOUR OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE HERE!

Come to church and pick them up !  Then USE THEM!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE IS THIS SUNDAY 10-11am!!

Make sure your child is there for it!

The program will be during the 5pm  Saturday service on Dec. 17

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JOHN THE BAPTIST WILL BE PREACHING THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEEK ADVENT SEASON!  Come and hear what this fiery preacher has to say!

WEDNESDAY ADVENT FRIED CHICKEN AND POTLUCK DINNER 5:30

WORSHIP AT 6:30

1.  Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share when it is your week to do so. Your elder will call you and let you know when it's your turn.

2. If it's not your week to bring food, just come and enjoy supper with your brothers and sisters in Christ

3. Stay for worship and hear what John the Baptist has to say about Jesus!

________________________________________________________________

BIBLE STUDY AT THE HENDERSHOT'S WILL BE ON DECEMBER 9th INSTEAD OF THE 16th THIS MONTH AS INDICATED ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR.

Marv and Molly will be out of town on the 16th.

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AGAPE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT BOTH THE THRIFT STORE AND THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER!!

Hours are 8-4.  Call 456-4645 to volunteer!

______________________________________________________

SHOE COLLECTION AT CHURCH!!  BRING YOUR NEW OR SLIGHTLY WORN SHOES TO THE CHURCH OFFICE!

The tub is right outside the office door!

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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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 DECEMBER IS SOUP AND RAMEN NOODLES

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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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 BARB PERRICONE who is being placed on hospice care today and tomorrow.

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been on hospice care for the last few months and slows down a little more every day, but is doing well.

For BETTY TAMELER who is having surgery on Friday

For MIKE PUCKETT who is having surgery on Friday.

For DAVE CALLIES who is having surgery on his hand this Thursday.

For LEO BADER as he recovers from surgery.

For ERV YODER who is taking antibiotics for a very tough infection in his stomach and intestines. 

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.

 

 

Prayer request for Barb Perricone

Please pray for Barb Perricone as she is being placed on hospice care. Pray for Tony and Sandra and the rest of the family as they care for her in the days and weeks ahead.

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Visitation and funeral for Arcie Pointer (Cheri' Hofeldt's mom)

Visitation and funeral for Arcie Pointer, Cheri' Hofeldt's mom, is as follows.

Saturday, Dec. 3 at St. John's 

Visitation- 10-11

Funeral- 11

Everyone is invited.

Blessings and peace to all who mourn as we all look forward to the eternal life to come!

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Sermons from November 20 and 27, 2016

Here are two sermons from the last two Sundays.  Watch and/or listen and share them with people who need to hear the real Gospel!

https://youtu.be/qij-NhSUdEs

https://youtu.be/EopL5su6jfM

November 20, 2016 youtu.be "Even from the Cross, Jesus is Selfless"

Two more things

Two Prayer requests:

For MIKE PUCKETT, who will be having surgery to remove a growth/tumor on his lung next Friday.

For BETTY TAMELER who will behaving surgery to remove a growth/tumor from near her bladder next Friday.

WOMEN'S WORK DAY NEXT WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 AT 9:30!!

The Ladies Aid has scheduled a day to clean the church sanctuary for Christmas.  All ladies are invited to help.  Bring cleaning supplies!

Daily Email: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016

DEVOTION:  Matthew 3:1-12 (ESV)

"John the Baptist Prepares the Way"

3 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, ² "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."^{[a] 3} For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,

"The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
'Prepare^[b] the way of the Lord;
    make his paths straight.'"

⁴ Now John wore a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. ⁵ Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan were going out to him, ⁶ and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

⁷ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? ⁸ Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. ⁹ And do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father,' for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. ¹⁰ Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

¹¹ "I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. ¹² His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."

John the Baptist came to prepare the way for the Lord Jesus to come into the hearts and minds of his people.  You would think he would do that by buttering them up, by saying things that would make them more receptive to Jesus, nice things, happy things, and all sorts of good stuff. 

What does he say?  He calls them to repentance,to turn away from their sin, so that they can follow Jesus.  He calls the Pharisees a "brood of vipers".  He doesn't mix words.  He doesn't make it sound nice.  He gives them the hardcore law.  He speaks the conviction and judgment of their sin. 

If you want to draw a crowd, that's not usually the way to do it.  Yet, it wasn't a crowd that was drawn simply by a fiery preacher or a wondrous sight to see in the wilderness.  It was a crowd that was drawn out to the wilderness by the Holy Spirit.  At just the right time, when the people were ready to hear, the Lord sent them out to John the Baptist to hear what they NEEDED to hear, not what they wanted, but what they NEEDED.

There are a lot of churches, clubs, organizations, and self help books that will tell you what you want to hear.  They draw crowds of thousands and thousands.  Yet, they are filled with hot air.  They aren't preparing the way of the Lord, nor are they preaching the forgiveness of the Lord throughthe mercy and grace of Christ.  They're just telling you "good" things that will fill with the false hope that you can make yourself better. 

I want to urge and plead with you to listen to the words of John the Baptist today.  "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"  That kingdom of heaven is JESUS and he is standing at the door and knocking.  Repent of yoru sin and turn to Him so he can come in! 

Prayer: Lord, make us hear what we need to hear so that we might rely on your grace alone andnot our own understanding or strength.  Amen.

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CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Little Lamb's Christmas Program 3:30; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Little Lambs Christmas program 3:30 (SCRIP ORDERS DUE)
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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- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; Sun- McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ:  In what region/city were Paul and Silas jailed and the jailer converted?  Philippi

(Thank you Don Nolte and Al Benton for answering this yesterday!)

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TODAY'S QUESTION:  Here's a "what do you think" question:

What does it mean when Paul says, "Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial .  Everything is permissible for me but I will not be mastered by anything."?

________________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

JOHN THE BAPTIST WILL BE PREACHING THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEEK ADVENT SEASON!  Come and hear what this fiery preacher has to say!

WEDNESDAY ADVENT FRIED CHICKEN AND POTLUCK DINNER 5:30

WORSHIP AT 6:30

1.  Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share when it is your week to do so. Your elder will call you and let you know when it's your turn.

2. If it's not your week to bring food, just come and enjoy supper with your brothers and sisters in Christ

3. Stay for worship and hear what John the Baptist has to say about Jesus!

________________________________________________________________

BIBLE STUDY AT THE HENDERSHOT'S WILL BE ON DECEMBER 9th INSTEAD OF THE 16th THIS MONTH AS INDICATED ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR.

Marv and Molly will be out of town on the 16th.

______________________________________________________

AGAPE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT BOTH THE THRIFT STORE AND THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER!!

Hours are 8-4.  Call 456-4645 to volunteer!

______________________________________________________

SHOE COLLECTION AT CHURCH!!  BRING YOUR NEW OR SLIGHTLY WORN SHOES TO THE CHURCH OFFICE!

The tub is right outside the office door!

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!!

_________________________________________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

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

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For DAVE CALLIES who is having surgery on his hand today.

For LEO BADER as he recovers from surgery.

For ERV YODER who is taking antibiotics for a very tough infection in his stomach and intestines. 

For BARB PERRICONE, who is at home recovering.

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, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.

Prayer request

Please pray for Dave Winter's cousin, DOROTHY LUELF, who found out yesterday that she has cancer in several different parts of her body.

Fw: RSVP Wellness Luncheon

 

                    MUST RSVP by Weds Dec. 7^th !  (see attached flyer)

                                                                           

                        

Bring an inexpensive WRAPPED gift for a fun game!

                                       

Bring a non-perishable food item for Agape and get entered in our Prize Giveaway!

 

 

Peggy Privett

 

Warren County Health Dept.

636-456-7474 fax 636-456-4966

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Daily Email: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016

DEVOTION:  Romans 15:4-13  (ESV)

⁴ For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ⁵ May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, ⁶ that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁷ Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

⁸ For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, ⁹ and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,

"Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
    and sing to your name."

¹⁰ And again it is said,

"Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people."

¹¹ And again,

"Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
    and let all the peoples extol him."

¹² And again Isaiah says,

"The root of Jesse will come,
    even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in him will the Gentiles hope."

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

What a positive message this morning.  You want endurance?  Ask the God of endurance!  You want hope? Ask the God of hope!  You want joy?  Ask the God of joy!

Why do we search for these things outside of the realm of God?  Why do we fight, and scrtach, and claw, and worry, when all the time, God tells us to come to him for rest and present ourr equests to him, and go, go, go to Him? 

It my prayer for you that, whatever you are dealing with, you GO TO GOD with it.  Presnet it to Him and then have your ears open to His Word to hear what he has to say to you!.  He will tell you to face your sin head on and repent!  He will tell you to go and be reconciled.  He will tell yout o love your neighbor as He loves you!  And so much more!

Let us pray:  Thank you for the encouragement, love grace, mercy, peace, and joy you have given me today God!  GIve me more!  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Wed- Fried Chicken and potluck Supper 5:30; worship 6:30pm; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Little Lamb's Christmas Program 3:30; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Little Lambs Christmas program 3:30 (SCRIP ORDERS DUE)
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed-  Dulci Rahn; 8:30- Dawn Sherman  11- Luke Rausch

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

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

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie;  Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; Sun- McKenzie
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TODAY'S  QUIZ:  In what region/city were Paul and Silas jailed and the jailer converted?

(I'll try again since no one answered yesterday.)

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NEWS!!!! 

JOHN THE BAPTIST WILL BE PREACHING AT WORSHIP TONIGHT AND THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEEK ADVENT SEASON!  Come and hear what this fiery preacher has to say!

WEDNESDAY ADVENT FRIED CHICKEN DINNERS AND WORSHIP BEGIN THIS WEDNESDAY!!

Supper 5:30-6:30

Worship 6:30

1.  Bring a side dish or salad and a dessert to share when it is your week to do so. Your elder will call you and let you know when it's your turn.

2. If it's not your week to bring food, just come and enjoy supper with your brothers and sisters in Christ

3. Stay for worship and hear what John the Baptist has to say about Jesus!

________________________________________________________________

BIBLE STUDY AT THE HENDERSHOT'S WILL BE ON DECEMBER 9th INSTEAD OF THE 16th THIS MONTH AS INDICATED ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR.

Marv and Molly will be out of town on the 16th.

______________________________________________________

AGAPE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT BOTH THE THRIFT STORE AND THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER!!

Hours are 8-4.  Call 456-4645 to volunteer!

____________________________________________________

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 AT CHURCH!!  BRING YOUR NEW OR SLIGHTLY WORN SHOES TO THE CHURCH OFFICE!

The tub is right outside the office door!

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 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.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

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

___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For ERV YODER who is taking antibiotics for a very tough infection in his stomach and intestines. 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ARCIE POINTER who went to heaven last week.

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WILMA WEIGLE as they are mourning her loss.

For BARB PERRICONE, who is at home recovering.

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, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.

 

Daily Email: Tuesday, Nov 29, 2016

DEVOTION: Isaiah 11:1-10 (ESV)

"The Righteous Reign of the Branch"

11 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,
    and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.
² And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,
    the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
    the Spirit of counsel and might,
    the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
³ And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord.
He shall not judge by what his eyes see,
    or decide disputes by what his ears hear,
⁴ but with righteousness he shall judge the poor,
    and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
    and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
⁵ Righteousness shall be the belt of his waist,
    and faithfulness the belt of his loins.

⁶ The wolf shall dwell with the lamb,
    and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat,
and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together;
    and a little child shall lead them.
⁷ The cow and the bear shall graze;
    their young shall lie down together;
    and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
⁸ The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra,
    and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den.
⁹ They shall not hurt or destroy
    in all my holy mountain;
for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea.

¹⁰ In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.

How we judge people and how Christ judges them are two different things.  We judge by what we see and hear.  Christ judges by what he knows is in the heart.  We judge in selfishness, bitterness, anger, and too often without forgiveness.  He judges in righteousness for everyone whether they believe in him or not, and in complete and total forgiveness for those who trust in him. 

It is a most wonderful thing to realize that our Lord Jesus doesn't just judge by what he sees and hears, because if he did we would all be lost and condemned forever.  Our actions, thoughts, and words convict us daily.  Instead of judging us as our sins deserve, he looks into the heart, and for those who have been baptized, for those who believe in the salvation that he has won, he sees himself.  He sees a pure and perfect saint who has been washed cleaned and who is continually forgiven. 

On the day Christ returns all that Isaiah proclaimed in these verses will happen.  Until that day, know that you've already been judged and been found not guilty by virtue of the judge who is also your Lord and Savior.  Have peace in him today!

Prayer: Lord Jesus, bless us more and more with the sure knowledge that you judge according to your own righteousness and that we have been redeemed by your precious blood.  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2

Wed- Fried Chicken and potluck Supper 5:30; worship 6:30pm; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Little Lamb's Christmas Program 3:30; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Little Lambs Christmas program 3:30 (SCRIP ORDERS DUE)
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed-  Dulci Rahn; 8:30- Dawn Sherman  11- Luke Rausch

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

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

Altar-  Wed Candles- Terry McKenzie;  Set up- Ruth Walters; Clean Up- Terry McKenzie

Elders-  Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- John Hachtel  11- Steve Robine
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rob and Julie Schaumberg;  11- Steve and Sandy Robine

Lay Readers- Sat- Randy Sweet; 8:30- Lois Boeger; 11- Sandy Robine

Piano- Barb Dreyer

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Mauch; Sun- McKenzie
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TODAY'S  QUIZ:  In what region/city were Paul and Silas jailed and the jailer converted?

(I'll try again since no one answered yesterday.)

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NEWS!!!! 

BIBLE STUDY AT THE HENDERSHOT'S WILL BE ON DECEMBER 9th INSTEAD OF THE 16th THIS MONTH AS INDICATED ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR.

Marv and Molly will be out of town on the 16th.

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WEDNESDAY ADVENT FRIED CHICKEN DINNERS AND WORSHIP BEGIN THIS WEDNESDAY!!

Supper 5:30-6:30

Worship 6:30

1.  Bring a side dish or salad and a dessert to share when it is your week to do so. Your elder will call you and let you know when it's your turn.

2. If it's not your week to bring food, just come and enjoy supper with your brothers and sisters in Christ

3. Stay for worship and hear what John the Baptist has to say about Jesus!

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AGAPE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT BOTH THE THRIFT STORE AND THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER!!

Hours are 8-4.  Call 456-4645 to volunteer!

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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

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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.

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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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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 ERV YODER who is taking antibiotics for a very tough infection in his stomach and intestines. 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ARCIE POINTER who went to heaven last week.

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WILMA WEIGLE as they are mourning her loss.

For BARB PERRICONE, who is at home recovering.

For JENNIFER HOELSCHER, who is hospitalized after surgery due to a blockage in her intestines.

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, as he is doing much better, is able to drive, but is not allowed to go hunting yet.    He is still in a bit of pain from time to time.