Choir and Bell Choir change in schedule

Bell Choir will practice first at 7:15 tonight, followed by choir at 8pm, when Barb is able to get to church from middle school choir concert.

 

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Men's breakfast this Saturday at 8am

I almost forgot about men's breakfast this Saturday at 8am!  I'm gonna make something special for Christmas!  Come and be surprised! 

  All males are invited!  Bring your brothers, cousins, sons, grandpas, and anyone else you know! 

RSVP by Friday morning to let me know if you're coming and bringing friends!

Daily Email: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016

DEVOTION:  Romans 1:1-7 (ESV)

"Greeting"

1 Paul, a servant^[a] of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, ² which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, ³ concerning his Son, who was descended from David^[b] according to the flesh ⁴ and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, ⁵ through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, ⁶ including you who are called  to belong to Jesus Christ,⁷ To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints:  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

How do you greet people?  "Hey!"  "Hello." "How are you?"  Have you ever considered greeting people the way Paul does here?  He puts the emphasis, almost immediately after introducing himself, on Christ.  He doesn't waste any time.  He says that he was called to be a sent one for the good news (Gospel) of God. 

 

Then he simply gives them that grace with a greeting of "Grace to you and peace from god our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."  I usually use this or something like this at the beginning of the sermon.  It is usually as most people are getting settled in for their naps and straightening out whatever their kids need to stay quiet, so I'm sure many people don't pay much attention to it.  Frankly, I don't pay much attention either.  We take that greeting, and in fact, we take God's grace itself, for granted, don't we?  The few times we acknowledge his grace outside off worship and devotions is when we escape some sort of harmful thing, or when we are so in dire straits, spiritually and physically, that we have no other choice but to surrender and rely on God. 

 

When we truly hear this greeting with open ears during times of conflict or struggle, it has a different meaning to us.  We understand what that peace truly is, we can actually understand and fathom the reality of his grace on our lives. 

 

My prayer for you today is that you hear Paul's greeting "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ", in a  refreshing and new at today and that it has fuller meaning for you. 

 

Lord, renew Your grace and peace in me today so that it may overflow from me to others and I can greet every one around me with peace and grace.  Amen.

 

_______________________________________________________

CALENDAR

Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15; SCRIP orders due
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Sunday school Christmas program Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Cierra Figura; 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Gus Klaustermeier

 

Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure; Sun-Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed- Terry McKenzie; Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Doug Walters Sat and 11am Sunday

 

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30 Schaumberg  11- Cluver
________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

Who did Paul appeal to after the previous three heard his case? Ceasar

________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: From where did Paul write the letter (Epistle) to the Colossians?

____________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

 

LAST ADVENT SUPPER AND WORSHIP TONIGHT!

Supper: 5:30

Worship with John the Baptist- 6:30

 

Those in elder groups 7 and 8 are responsible for bringing food!  Bring two of the following three- salad, side dish, or dessert.

______________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE DUE TONIGHT!!! 

You can still get the cards by Christmas!  Place your orders by this Wednesday night! 

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY at 5pm!!

Come and hear the Christmas story told by our Sunday school children!

 

AFTER THE PROGRAM AND WORSHIP THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

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.

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

 

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 recovering at home from surgery and is doing well.  She won't find out the results of her surgery till January.

 

For MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is recovering at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

For DAVE CALLIES who is recovering from hand surgery

 

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.

 

 

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Daily Email: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016

DEVOTION:  Romans 1:1-7 (ESV)

"Greeting"

1 Paul, a servant^[a] of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, ² which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, ³ concerning his Son, who was descended from David^[b] according to the flesh ⁴ and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, ⁵ through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, ⁶ including you who are called  to belong to Jesus Christ,⁷ To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints:  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

How do you greet people?  "Hey!"  "Hello." "How are you?"  Have you ever considered greeting people the way Paul does here?  He puts the emphasis, almost immediately after introducing himself, on Christ.  He doesn't waste any time.  He says that he was called to be a sent one for the good news (Gospel) of God. 

 

Then he simply gives them that grace with a greeting of "Grace to you and peace from god our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."  I usually use this or something like this at the beginning of the sermon.  It is usually as most people are getting settled in for their naps and straightening out whatever their kids need to stay quiet, so I'm sure many people don't pay much attention to it.  Frankly, I don't pay much attention either.  We take that greeting, and in fact, we take God's grace itself, for granted, don't we?  The few times we acknowledge his grace outside off worship and devotions is when we escape some sort of harmful thing, or when we are so in dire straits, spiritually and physically, that we have no other choice but to surrender and rely on God. 

 

When we truly hear this greeting with open ears during times of conflict or struggle, it has a different meaning to us.  We understand what that peace truly is, we can actually understand and fathom the reality of his grace on our lives. 

 

My prayer for you today is that you hear Paul's greeting "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ", in a  refreshing and new at today and that it has fuller meaning for you. 

 

Lord, renew Your grace and peace in me today so that it may overflow from me to others and I can greet every one around me with peace and grace.  Amen.

 

_______________________________________________________

CALENDAR

Wed- Oak Pointe Worship 10am; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15; SCRIP orders due
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Sunday school Christmas program Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Cierra Figura; 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Gus Klaustermeier

 

Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure; Sun-Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed- Terry McKenzie; Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Doug Walters Sat and 11am Sunday

 

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30 Schaumberg  11- Cluver
________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

Who did Paul appeal to after the previous three heard his case? Ceasar

________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: From where did Paul write the letter (Epistle) to the Colossians?

____________________________________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

 

LAST ADVENT SUPPER AND WORSHIP TONIGHT!

Supper: 5:30

Worship with John the Baptist- 6:30

 

Those in elder groups 7 and 8 are responsible for bringing food!  Bring two of the following three- salad, side dish, or dessert.

______________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE DUE TONIGHT!!! 

You can still get the cards by Christmas!  Place your orders by this Wednesday night! 

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY at 5pm!!

Come and hear the Christmas story told by our Sunday school children!

 

AFTER THE PROGRAM AND WORSHIP THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

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.

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

 

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 recovering at home from surgery and is doing well.  She won't find out the results of her surgery till January.

 

For MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is recovering at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

For DAVE CALLIES who is recovering from hand surgery

 

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.

 

 

Oak Pointe worship schedule change

Oak Pointe worship will be next Wednesday at 10am, instead of today.

Sorry for the confusion   

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Daily Email: Tueday, Dec. 13, 2016

 Oops.  Forgot to update prayers yesterday and today: 

Here's the updated version.

DEVOTION:  Isaiah 7:10-17(ESV)

"The Sign of Immanuel"

¹⁰ Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: ¹¹ "Ask a sign of the Lord your^[a] God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven." ¹² But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test." ¹³ And he^[b] said, "Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? ¹⁴ Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.^{[c] 15} He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. ¹⁶ For before the boy knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you dread will be deserted. ¹⁷ The Lord will bring upon you and upon your people and upon your father's house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah—the king of Assyria!"

Have you ever just sat and thought about "Immanuel", God with us?  Isn't it cool?  Isn't it wonderful?  God loved us so much that he left heaven in all of its splendor and perfection and came to earth to be "God with us".  He didn't just let us flounder in our sinfulness.  He didn't let us stay condemned.  He didn't leave us to be dead eternally.  He literally became one off us to be among us, because that was the only way that we could be saved. 

That, my brothers and sisters, is what we are celebrating today.  We are celebrating the coming of God to us, the "incarnation" of the Son made flesh who "tabernacle" among us.  In many and various ways God has spoken to us through the prophets, but now in these last days He has spoken to us directly by "Immanuel", God with us! 

And He is still with us!  Alive!  Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for sending your Son to be Immanuel.  Amen.

_______________________________________________________

CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7

Wed- Oak Pointe Worship 10am; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15; SCRIP orders due
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Sunday school Christmas program Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Cierra Figura; 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Gus Klaustermeier

Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure; Sun-Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed- Terry McKenzie; Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Doug Walters Sat and 11am Sunday

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30 Schaumberg  11- Cluver
________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Who were Felix, Festus, and Agrippa?

Thanks Don Nolte!

Felix, the governor of Judea presided over the trial of Paul at Caesarea.  Festes succeeded Felix as governor of Judea .  He continued the trial of Paul begun under Felix. Paul asked to take his appeal to Caesar.  Festes  agreed.  When he related his story to King Argrippa, the king said he should be set free.

And thanks Pat King:

So I know this and I didn't even have to look it up. Felix, Festus, and Agrippa are the REAL names of Moe, Larry, and Curly, of the Three Stooges fame. No lie! They had to change their names because trying to say their real ones was too big a mouthful for most people. Anyway, when their careers as 'comedians' came to an end, Felix became the voice behind Felix the Cat. Festus got a job on Gunsmoke as Marshal Dillon's sidekick. And Agrippa said the heck with showbiz and invented velcro. He wanted to name it after himself, but his wife, Vel, said NO!!!! So he named it after her. 'Vel' for her name, and 'cro' because she was such a crone. No lie!

 

But before they became famous celebrities, they worked in government. (Easy step trading one type of stooge for another!) Felix and Festus were governors, while Agrippa was a king. They were the dudes who questioned Paul after he was arrested, when that riot broke out in Ephesus. They had wanted to torture him, but because he was born a citizen of Rome, they couldn't. Anyway, here's a nifty little article about it, for those with inquiring minds:

 

http://carriertom.typepad.com/sheep_and_goats/2008/10/felix-festus-agrippa-and-paul.html

___________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: Who did Paul appeal to after the previous three heard his case?

________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

LAST ADVENT SUPPER AND WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY!

Supper: 5:30

Worship with John the Baptist- 6:30

Those in elder groups 7 and 8 are responsible for bringing food!  Bring two of the following three- salad, side dish, or dessert.

______________________________________

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY at 5pm!!

Come and hear the Christmas story told by our Sunday school children!

AFTER THE PROGRAM AND WORSHIP THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY!!! 

You can still get the cards by Christmas!  Place your orders by this Wednesday night! 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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.

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

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 recovering at home from surgery and is doing well.  She won't find out the results of her surgery till January.

For MIKE PUCKETT who is recovering from extensive lung surgery and is recovering at University Hospital in Columbia.

For DAVE CALLIES who is recovering from hand surgery

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.

 

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Daily Email: Tueday, Dec. 13, 2016

DEVOTION:  Isaiah 7:10-17(ESV)

"The Sign of Immanuel"

¹⁰ Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: ¹¹ "Ask a sign of the Lord your^[a] God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven." ¹² But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test." ¹³ And he^[b] said, "Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? ¹⁴ Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.^{[c] 15} He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. ¹⁶ For before the boy knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you dread will be deserted. ¹⁷ The Lord will bring upon you and upon your people and upon your father's house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah—the king of Assyria!"

Have you ever just sat and thought about "Immanuel", God with us?  Isn't it cool?  Isn't it wonderful?  God loved us so much that he left heaven in all of its splendor and perfection and came to earth to be "God with us".  He didn't just let us flounder in our sinfulness.  He didn't let us stay condemned.  He didn't leave us to be dead eternally.  He literally became one off us to be among us, because that was the only way that we could be saved. 

That, my brothers and sisters, is what we are celebrating today.  We are celebrating the coming of God to us, the "incarnation" of the Son made flesh who "tabernacle" among us.  In many and various ways God has spoken to us through the prophets, but now in these last days He has spoken to us directly by "Immanuel", God with us! 

And He is still with us!  Alive!  Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for sending your Son to be Immanuel.  Amen.

_______________________________________________________

CALENDAR

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7

Wed- Oak Pointe Worship 10am; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15; SCRIP orders due
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Sunday school Christmas program Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Cierra Figura; 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Gus Klaustermeier

Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure; Sun-Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed- Terry McKenzie; Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Doug Walters Sat and 11am Sunday

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30 Schaumberg  11- Cluver
________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Who were Felix, Festus, and Agrippa?

Thanks Don Nolte!

Felix, the governor of Judea presided over the trial of Paul at Caesarea.  Festes succeeded Felix as governor of Judea .  He continued the trial of Paul begun under Felix. Paul asked to take his appeal to Caesar.  Festes  agreed.  When he related his story to King Argrippa, the king said he should be set free.

And thanks Pat King:

So I know this and I didn't even have to look it up. Felix, Festus, and Agrippa are the REAL names of Moe, Larry, and Curly, of the Three Stooges fame. No lie! They had to change their names because trying to say their real ones was too big a mouthful for most people. Anyway, when their careers as 'comedians' came to an end, Felix became the voice behind Felix the Cat. Festus got a job on Gunsmoke as Marshal Dillon's sidekick. And Agrippa said the heck with showbiz and invented velcro. He wanted to name it after himself, but his wife, Vel, said NO!!!! So he named it after her. 'Vel' for her name, and 'cro' because she was such a crone. No lie!

 

But before they became famous celebrities, they worked in government. (Easy step trading one type of stooge for another!) Felix and Festus were governors, while Agrippa was a king. They were the dudes who questioned Paul after he was arrested, when that riot broke out in Ephesus. They had wanted to torture him, but because he was born a citizen of Rome, they couldn't. Anyway, here's a nifty little article about it, for those with inquiring minds:

 

http://carriertom.typepad.com/sheep_and_goats/2008/10/felix-festus-agrippa-and-paul.html

___________________________________________________________

TODAY'S QUIZ: Who did Paul appeal to after the previous three heard his case?

________________________________

NEWS!!!! 

LAST ADVENT SUPPER AND WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY!

Supper: 5:30

Worship with John the Baptist- 6:30

Those in elder groups 7 and 8 are responsible for bringing food!  Bring two of the following three- salad, side dish, or dessert.

______________________________________

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY at 5pm!!

Come and hear the Christmas story told by our Sunday school children!

AFTER THE PROGRAM AND WORSHIP THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

______________________________________________________

SCRIP ORDERS ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY!!! 

You can still get the cards by Christmas!  Place your orders by this Wednesday night! 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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.

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 BARB PERRICONE who is back home on hospice care.

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 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 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.

 

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Daily Email: Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

DEVOTION: Psalm 24

"The King of Glory: A Psalm of David."

24 The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,^[a]
    the world and those who dwell therein,
² for he has founded it upon the seas
    and established it upon the rivers.

³ Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
    And who shall stand in his holy place?
⁴ He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
    who does not lift up his soul to what is false
    and does not swear deceitfully.
⁵ He will receive blessing from the Lord
    and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
⁶ Such is the generation of those who seek him,
    who seek the face of the God of Jacob.^[b] Selah

⁷ Lift up your heads, O gates!
    And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.
⁸ Who is this King of glory?
    The Lord, strong and mighty,
    the Lord, mighty in battle!
⁹ Lift up your heads, O gates!
    And lift them up, O ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.
¹⁰ Who is this King of glory?
    The Lord of hosts,
    he is the King of glory! Selah

Who is this "Lord of hosts"?  Who is this "King of Glory"?  IT IS JESUS!

Jesus alone is the one who can ascend the hill of the Lord. and he ascended the hill called Golgotha.  He is the only one who can stand in His holy place.  It's not you.  It's not me.  It's not anyone born of two human parents.  It's only Jesus, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. 

Jesus is the perfect one who sits enthroned before the cherubim.  He alone is to be praised.  We will never even begin to come close.  We can't On this side of heaven we are tainted with sin and so we can't even step one foot on the mountain of the Lord to ascend it.  On this side of heaven we won't even get close to the holy place. 

That is why every Advent and Christmas Season is so special.  In these days we remember and cling to the Word made flesh who made his dwelling among us.  We remember that, without Him, we are lost.  We cling to Him for all of our hope and peace! 

"What child is this who laid to rest in Mary's lap is sleeping?  This!  This is Christ the King!"

Let us pray: Lord Jesus, Thank you for being everything for us, and for loving us enough to keep us forever.  Amen.

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CALENDAR

Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:30; Holy Yoga 7-8

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7

Wed- Oak Pointe Worship 10am; Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15; SCRIP orders due
Thurs- Karate 5:15-7:30

Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; Sunday school Christmas program Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11

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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- Wed- Cierra Figura; 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Gus Klaustermeier

Ushers-   Wed- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure; Sun-Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar-  Wed- Terry McKenzie; Set up- Dave and Linda Callies; Clean Up- Pam Linke

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- Don Turnure  11- Charlie Figura
 
Greeters-   8:30- Rich and Peggy Talbert;  11- Dan and Lisa Rausch

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier; 8:30- Allan Dreyer; 11- Steve Robine

Piano- Doug Walters Sat and 11am Sunday

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30 Schaumberg  11- Cluver
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Give a quick definition of what it means to be justified by grace through faith.

Thanks Pat!

Okay, I'll give this a shot.

Basically, this is asking us, "What will be your answer, when you stand before God on Judgment Day and He asks, "Why should I let you in?" Simple answer: "I believe your Son died for me and paid the price for my sins. Because of Your promise, that "whoever believes that my Son died for their sins, and accepts Him as their savior, they will have eternal life," I know that I am saved and have a place in God's Kingdom. Not by anything that I have done, but by Christ's sacrifice for me, the Holy Spirit's gift of faith and by the Father's promise of His gift of forgiveness.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who were Felix, Festus, and Agrippa?

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NEWS!!!! 

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE GIFTS ARE DUE BACK TODAY!!!!!!!

If they're not here, get them here asap!! 

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LAST ADVENT SUPPER AND WORSHIP THIS WEDNESDAY!

Supper: 5:30

Worship with John the Baptist- 6:30

Those in elder groups 7 and 8 are responsible for bringing food!  Bring two of the following three- salad, side dish, or dessert.

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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY at 5pm!!

Come and hear the Christmas story told by our Sunday school children!

AFTER THE PROGRAM AND WORSHIP THERE WILL BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE JESUS' BIRTHDAY!  ALL kids and their parents are invited after church in the basement till 7:30!!  A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!!

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SCRIP ORDERS ARE DUE THIS WEDNESDAY!!! 

You can still get the cards by Christmas!  Place your orders by this Wednesday night! 

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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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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 back home on hospice care.

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 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 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.