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Daily Email: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

DEVOTION:  Deuteronomy 7:6-9  English Standard Version (ESV)

⁶ "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. ⁷ It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, ⁸ but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. ⁹ Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,

 

The only reason God has mercy on us is because he loves us.  It is NOT because of any merit or worthiness in me.  It is NOT because I go to church.  It is NOT because I dedicated my life to Christ.  It is NOT because I am a good person.  It is NOT because I have it all together. 

 

It is only because He chose to love me and have mercy on me.  He sent His Son to die for me, before I was even a person on this earth.  Jesus chose to suffer and die even before I took my first breath. "IT IS BECAUSE GOD LOVES YOU AND IS KEEPING THE OATH HE SWORE TO YOUR FATHERS."

 

So whatever you're going through today, whatever guilt is keeping you from a right relationship with Jesus, whatever pain you may have caused, whatever tough circumstances you may be dealing with, know that the Almighty, omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent Lord of all creation loves little, insignificant you! 

 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for loving me so much that you died for me, even though I don't deserve it.  Amen.

 

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CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilting 9-2

 

Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe at 9am (an hour earlier than usual)

 

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45; Choir 7pm

 

Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am

 

Sat- NO Worship!! Worship will be one service at 10am on Sunday this week!

Sun- Sunday school 9; Worship 10; Potluck and Festivities 11

________________________________________________________________WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK:  
Acolyte- Nova Luebke

 

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

 

Altar- Set up- Cheri Hofeldt; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer

 

Elders- Al Benton
 
Greeters-  Rob and Julie Schaumberg

Lay Reader- Steve McDowell

 

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionist: Erv Yoder
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ :

Why is Jeremiah called the "weeping prophet"?

 

 

Great answer Don!  Thanks!

His calling was to warn and prophesy the to the people of Judah hammering them with prophesy after prophesy only to be rebuked.  The land was full of vice and idolatry.  The people slew the prophets and would have vices and idolatry go unrebuked.  He foretold of the punishment that was at hand, the destruction of Jerusalem and the 70 year Babylonian captivity.  This wore on him as they would not listen to his warnings.  For over forty years, down to the captivity, he had to say hard things to obstinately wicked people. He had to look on while the people grew from bad to worse, always wanting to kill him, and putting him to much hardship. He had to look o with his own eyes how the land was destroyed and the people carried away captive, amid great misery and bloodshed.  Afterward he had to preach and suffer in Egypt, for it is believed that he was stoned to death by the Jews in Egypt.  I'd cry too.

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TUESDAY'S QUIZ:  Besides being a city in Tennessee where else is Memphis located?

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NEWS!!!!

OUR FIRST FIFTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION DAY IS THIS SUNDAY, JULY 30!

Sunday school and Bible Class 9am

 

Worship 10am

 

Festivities, Activities, and Potluck 11am-1pm

 

All are asked to bring either a side dish or salad to share for the potluck. 

 

Be ready to meet some new brothers and sisters in Christ!!

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ALEC AND RACHEL FISHER'S LAST SUNDAY WITH US WILL BE THIS SUNDAY, JULY 30!!

Alec Fisher (the guy who preached while I was on vacation) has received a call to be a pastor in Maryland, therefore Rachel Fisher's (our organist) last Sunday to play organ and violin for us will be July 30.  We would like to thank them both for their service to St. John's these past two years with cards and gifts on that day.  Please consider bringing a gift to the 5^th Sunday celebration on Sunday, July 30 at 11am to show them your appreciation!  They, along with their beautiful children,  will both be greatly missed.

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TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP TRIP COMING UP!!!  GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

The next trip will be to Westport Playhouse on Sunday, Sept 17 for "Church Basement Ladies" a comedy take off on the Lutheran ladies in the kitchen. Men would enjoy also. We would leave at 12:30 p.m. from church and return apx 6:45 p.m. Getting tickets at 1/2 price each ticket $25 plus bus cost & dinner. They are holding 47 tickets for me this week.  Call MARILYN FOSTER AT 636-359-0535  or email her at mkfoster@centurytel.net to reserve your tickets!

ANNUAL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. JOHN'S COMING UP THURSDAY, AUGUST 3!!!

Volunteers are needed to set up and take down before and after and during the drive to sign people in when they come.  Call Terry at 456-2888 to sign up!  You can make an appointment to donate at redcross.org.  Walk ins are always welcome too.

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL !

GENERAL PRAYERS:

For GEORGE HOELSCHER as he found out that he has lymphoma yesterday. He will begin intensive therapy soon.  

 

For LOIS FRICK as she has been moved to St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for rehab. 

 

For LIL WINTER as she undergoes tests today to find out why she has a liver infection.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he awaits much needed surgery on his legs.  Surgery is scheduled for August 8.

 

For THE JACOBSMEYER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Kent's grandmother.

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PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For SAM HARGROVE deployed in Amman, Jordan and DAN DREYER deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, that the Lord would keep them safe from harm during their service and bring them home safely.

 

For DAVID TATE stationed in Japan, COLTON FIGURA stationed in California, and ALEX WALTERS, stationed in Tennessee.  That God would bless their service to our country and keep them safe as they all await possible deployment.

 

For CALEB FIGURA AND VINCE MASTERS who are both serving our country in the National Guard and take time out of their lives, jobs, and families to go on duty several times a year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Email: Monday, July 24, 2017

DEVOTION: Psalm 125

The Lord Surrounds His People

A Song of Ascents.

125 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
    which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
² As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
    so the Lord surrounds his people,
    from this time forth and forevermore.
³ For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest
    on the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous stretch out
    their hands to do wrong.
⁴ Do good, O Lord, to those who are good,
    and to those who are upright in their hearts!
⁵ But those who turn aside to their crooked ways
    the Lord will lead away with evildoers!
    Peace be upon Israel!

 

Every day I try to be strong.  I work out my body.  I try to be tough.  I don't let the stuff of this world effect me too much.  At least I don't think I do.  I think that I have it all pretty well together.  Or do I?

 

Really, in and of myself, I am very weak.  One thing going askew in my day can throw off my whole day.  An illness could knock me down at any moment.  Something happening to someone in my family would ruin me if it were only up to me.  I am weak in and of myself. 

 

Yet, I am strong because the Lord surrounds me.  He is the barrier between the devil and me.  The devil will shoot little arrows that may cause pain from time to time, but the mortal wound will never come.  He will try to get to me, but as long as I remain in and trust in the Lord, he can't and won't. 

 

It is in that truth that we put our daily trust.  The Lord is with us.  The God of Jacob is our fortress.  He surrounds us with His might, love, forgiveness, and peace so that we can live our lives free from the worry and doubt that still plagues unbelievers.  Have peace in that truth today!

 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for constantly surrounding me with your love and mighty strength, for defeating the devil and keeping him away until the day of eternal life.  Amen.

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CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilting 9-2

 

Wed- Worship at Oak Pointe at 9am (an hour earlier than usual)

 

Thurs- Karate 6:15-7:45; Choir 7pm

 

Fri- Assemble Newsletter 9am

 

Sat- NO Worship!! Worship will be one service at 10am on Sunday this week!

Sun- Sunday school 9; Worship 10; Potluck and Festivities 11

________________________________________________________________WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS WEEK:  
Acolyte- Nova Luebke

 

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

 

Altar- Set up- Cheri Hofeldt; Clean Up- Lynn Russell and Elaine Schauer

 

Elders- Al Benton
 
Greeters-  Rob and Julie Schaumberg

Lay Reader- Steve McDowell

 

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionist: Erv Yoder
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ :

In your own words, what does it mean when Isaiah says "I delight greatly in the Lord"?  What does it mean to "delight" in the Lord? 

 

 

From Don Nolte:  Delight means great joy.  He took great joy in the fact that he had a God who was his salvation.  One he could worship and follow.  The same is our great delight to worship in God's house to praise Him for all the wonderful things He has done for us.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Why is Jeremiah called the "weeping prophet"?

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NEWS!!!!

OUR FIRST FIFTH SUNDAY CELEBRATION DAY IS THIS SUNDAY, JULY 30!

Sunday school and Bible Class 9am

 

Worship 10am

 

Festivities, Activities, and Potluck 11am-1pm

 

All are asked to bring either a side dish or salad to share for the potluck. 

 

Be ready to meet some new brothers and sisters in Christ!!

_________________________________________________________

ALEC AND RACHEL FISHER'S LAST SUNDAY WITH US WILL BE THIS SUNDAY, JULY 30!!

Alec Fisher (the guy who preached while I was on vacation) has received a call to be a pastor in Maryland, therefore Rachel Fisher's (our organist) last Sunday to play organ and violin for us will be July 30.  We would like to thank them both for their service to St. John's these past two years with cards and gifts on that day.  Please consider bringing a gift to the 5^th Sunday celebration on Sunday, July 30 at 11am to show them your appreciation!  They, along with their beautiful children,  will both be greatly missed.

____________________________________________________________________________

TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP GROUP TRIP COMING UP!!!  GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

The next trip will be to Westport Playhouse on Sunday, Sept 17 for "Church Basement Ladies" a comedy take off on the Lutheran ladies in the kitchen. Men would enjoy also. We would leave at 12:30 p.m. from church and return apx 6:45 p.m. Getting tickets at 1/2 price each ticket $25 plus bus cost & dinner. They are holding 47 tickets for me this week.  Call MARILYN FOSTER AT 636-359-0535  or email her at mkfoster@centurytel.net to reserve your tickets!

ANNUAL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. JOHN'S COMING UP THURSDAY, AUGUST 3!!!

Volunteers are needed to set up and take down before and after and during the drive to sign people in when they come.  Call Terry at 456-2888 to sign up!  You can make an appointment to donate at redcross.org.  Walk ins are always welcome too.

______________________________________________________________________

OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND PACKETS OF OATMEAL !

GENERAL PRAYERS:

For LOIS FRICK as she has been moved to St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for rehab. 

 

For LIL WINTER as she undergoes tests today to find out why she has a liver infection.

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER as he undergoes a CT scan to find out about his cancer.

 

For CAL TAMELER as he awaits much needed surgery on his legs.  Surgery is scheduled for August 8.

 

For THE JACOBSMEYER FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Kent's grandmother.

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PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For SAM HARGROVE deployed in Amman, Jordan and DAN DREYER deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, that the Lord would keep them safe from harm during their service and bring them home safely.

 

For DAVID TATE stationed in Japan, COLTON FIGURA stationed in California, and ALEX WALTERS, stationed in Tennessee.  That God would bless their service to our country and keep them safe as they all await possible deployment.

 

For CALEB FIGURA AND VINCE MASTERS who are both serving our country in the National Guard and take time out of their lives, jobs, and families to go on duty several times a year.

 

 

 

 

 

Men's breakfast tomorrow at 8am!

All males of all ages are invited and encouraged to come!  

Pancakes

Bacon

Sausage

Eggs

Fruit 

We'll continue our look into the real world evidence for the truth and reliability of the Scriptures as we continue to go through The Case for Christ.  

Please join us!

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Fwd: The Voice of Missouri E-Newsletter

View this email in your browser You are receiving this email because of your relationship with Missouri District LCMS. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD July 14, 2017 Bethlehem Lutheran (St. Louis) Pastor and Members Attend the Church Interpreter Training Institute (CITI) Pictured are students of the Church Interpreter Training Institute (CITI), a joint partnership of Lutheran Friends of the Deaf in Mill Neck, New York, and Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The program was held June 25 to July 3, 2017 on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary with the goal to help students learn and improve their church interpreting skills so that they may go back to their home churches to proclaim God's Word to the Deaf in sign language. Three of the students this year were from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, including Pastor Gerard Bolling. The students interpreted at daily chapel at the seminary and attended classes on interpreting Scripture, sermons, hymns, and liturgy. CITI, which began more than 30 years ago, is a program led by co-directors, Rev. Thomas Dunseth of Michigan and Deaconess Heidi Sias of Missouri, who both work remotely for Lutheran Friends of the Deaf in New York. Announcements/Other News Plus One Participation Forms Many congregations are turning their attention to our community outreach effort, the Plus One Initiative. Congregations are encouraged to complete a Plus One participation form and either mail it to the district office or email it to plusone@mo.lcms.org. If you want additional information about Plus One or a copy of the Plus One participation form, go to http://mo.lcms.org/plus-one/. St. Louis Area Winkel The second St. Louis Area Winkel will be held on Monday, August 14th at Concordia Seminary. All Pastors who attend St. Louis and St. Charles Winkels are invited. Click here for more information and to register. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS August 3. Missouri District Fall Junior High Retreat October 20-22 Psalm 103:12 NIV …as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. The Missouri District Lutheran Jr High Retreat is returning this fall on October 20-22 around the theme, "Forgiven". Our focus this year is on Confession, and the Office of the Keys. The cost is $120.00. Please visit http://mo.lcms.org/event/missouri-district-fall-junior-high-retreat/ for additional information and to register! Professional Church Workers' Conference "What Does This Mean?" The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Tan-Tar-A Resort – Osage Beach November 14-17 Pastors: Nov. 14-16 Educators and Other Commissioned: Nov. 15-17 Registration Opens in August. Check back for more information on the above upcoming events! Senior High District Youth Gathering Eph. 4:24 "put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." New Date & New Location! November 17 - November 19 Cross Pointe Retreat Center, 31434 Main Street Rocky Mount, MO 65072 $165.00 per person Registration Opens in August. Campers are "Moving to Mars" for CUW Summer STEAM Camp at River Roads Concordia University Wisconsin will host "Moving to Mars",its first-ever summer STEAM Camp for young scientists in St. Louis, July 31 - Aug. 4, 2017, at River Roads Lutheran School, 8623 Church Rd. The week-long camp, which runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day, is open to students in grades 3-8 from all over St. Louis. Cost for each camper is $90 for the week. Scholarships may be available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Class size is limited. To register your student, visit CUW.edu/organizations/steam/index.html. "Moving to Mars" will take place inside River Roads Lutheran's new, state-of-the-art STEAM Lab, which was constructed last year by Friends of River Roads and members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in St Charles. Throughout the week the camp's young astronauts will plan their impending space launch by figuring out the distance to Mars and how to navigate their spacecraft. Campers will also devise plans for landing on Mars and exploring its environment. Once they arrive, they'll design and create a community in which to live, considering food, shelter, and weather. Finally, students will decide whether to stay on Mars or find a way back to Earth. St. John's Lutheran to Host Global Leadership Summit World-Class Training Event For the fourth consecutive year, St. John's Lutheran is pleased to announce they are a premier host site for the Global Leadership Summit, a two-day leadership training conference that will be held on August 10, 2017 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm and August 11, 2017 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. This two-day, live-streamed training conference is designed to motivate and inspire participants to apply practical skills to leverage the influence they have in their lives. For additional information and to register for this year's conference, please visit sjlarnold.org/gls. 2017 Educator's Retreat Grace Place Wellness is pleased to announce a get-away weekend designed just for Lutheran teachers and their spouses, August 11 - 13, 2017 at scenic Innsbrook Resort, an hour west of St. Louis, MO. Refresh, renew and prepare for another school year by learning the secrets to a healthy, vibrant, and joy-filled ministry. It's your turn to experience the Grace Place Wellness Retreat enjoyed by over 8,000 LCMS rostered workers and spouses. A registration fee of $100 covers the cost of all lodging, meals and the wellness retreat program. Saturday afternoon is entirely free time to enjoy the amenities at Innsbrook. We have 16 spots available for this retreat. First come, first serve. Registration is now open at www.graceplacewellness.org For more information, please call Beth McAnallen at 314-842-3077 or email bmcanallen@graceplacewellness.org Calling All Brewers The Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) would like to invite you to join them for the People's Choice Home Brew Competition at the 5th annual "Brew in the Lou and Fine Wine Too" festival, Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. at Francis Park. They anticipate 2,500 people, 100+ vendors and fun to be had by all. All home brewers will be issued one wristband and a commemorative sampling glass to sample the fine wares of all brewers, food booths, vendors etc. There is a pre-sale on wristbands through August 1, they are only $25, thereafter they increase to $40. Last year they had 18 participants, 35 different styles and 185 gallons of home brew were consumed. The home brewer sampling form can be downloaded. Please complete and return at your soonest convenience. On behalf of the 35 member schools serving 9,000 students in the Greater St. Louis area, thank you again for your participation. 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