Daily Email: Monday, October 9, 2017

DEVOTION:  Psalm 23English Standard Version (ESV)

The Lord Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
²     He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.^[a]
3     He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness^[b]
    for his name's sake.

⁴ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,^[c]
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

⁵ You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
⁶ Surely^[d] goodness and mercy^[e] shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell^[f] in the house of the Lord
    forever.^[g]

This is probably the most  famous of all the Psalms.  It is indeed wonderful poetry by David at a time in his life when nothing was going right.  Notice, once again, the emphasis on the Lord.  Everything is about him and his goodness. 

                This Psalm is usually one that I read at funerals.  I'll probably read it at Cal Tameler's funeral later on this week.  It's a good one when we are mourning and depressed, because it gets the emphasis off our loss or our problems and on to the Lord who is the source of all goodness and the one real answer to our mourning and pain.

                When we read this Psalm we can almost picture David remembering a simpler time in his life when he was just a shepherd and the beautiful scenery he got to see and experience.  It's the scene of many vacations, green pastures and still waters, a feast, and rest. 

                While you may not always get to experience that rest here on earth, you will get to experience it in the eternal life you will spend with Jesus and all the saints!  Imagine dipping your feet in the cleanest coolest water ever.  Imagine a feast with Jesus!  Imagine the real rest that always seems to escape you here on earth.  Imagine eternity with your loving Lord and Savior!

                In the midst of your busy and maybe even mournful Monday, remember this Psalm and know that the Lord is with you, that you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. 

 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being my shepherd and leading me all the way to eternal life with you.  Amen.

 

 

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CALENDAR:

Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees 7

Wed- Board of Outreach 5; Stephen Ministry 6; choir 7

Thurs-Confirmation make up 5pm; Karate 6:15-7:45

Sat- HOLY YOGA 10-11; Worship 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45

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WORSHIP WORKERS: 

Acolyte- 8:30- Luke Rausch; 11- Nicholas Schulze

 

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

 

Altar- Set up- Cheri Hofeldt; Clean Up- Sandy Robine

 

Elders- Sat- Steve Robine; Sun- 8:30- Rich Talbert; 11- Al Benton
 
Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay Reader- Sat- Sandra Perricone; 8:30- Steve McDowell, 11- Ben Hoelscher

 

Sat Pianist- Pat Golden

 

Organist- Pat Golden

Projectionist: Sat- Mauch; Sun, 8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Faerber

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  Who was Xerxes? The Persian king identified as Ahasurerus in the book of Esther.  She became part of his harem and queen of Persia.  Esther 2:1-18  (Thanks Don!)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was Sanballat?

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NEWS:

THE ELDERS WANT YOUR HELP!

The idea of consolidating our Sunday worship services has been brought up at several council meetings and in many other conversations recently and so at our elders meeting yesterday we discussed the possibility of consolidating our two Sunday worship services into one. 

Here's what a schedule would look like.

8:15-9:15- Adult Bible class

9:30-10-30- Worship

10:45-11:45- Sunday school, another adult Bible study led by a member, Confirmation class

 

 

Here are the reasons for this idea:

1. It would help all the worship workers- acolytes, readers, counters, choir, pianists, organists, elders, etc. as they are getting spread thin.
2. Our church would be more unified as we would be worshiping together every Sunday
3. We'd have more time for Bible class and Sunday school
4. We'd help out confirmation kids and families if we were able to have class on Sunday
5. A fuller worship service means more of everything and just a more worshipful atmosphere.

 

The Saturday worship service would stay the same.

 

 

The elders want to know what you think?  Is this a good idea or bad idea?  Any other suggestions?   

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SPECIAL KIDS AND YOUTH REFORMATION SUNDAY SCHOOL AND  WEDNESDAY NIGHTS COMING UP!

Starting Sunday, October 15 and ending on Sunday October 29 during Sunday school hour beginning at 9:45 and Wednesdays at 5pm, our Sunday school and youth will be doing a special Reformation VBS style Sunday school and Wednesday night youth night for all kids ages 3-18!!!  On Sundays we will have special crafts and games along with the lesson.  On Wednesday nights we will start with pizza at 5 and then have our program!  Tell your kids, grandkids, neighbor's kids, and everyone else you know about it!! 

 

Sunday school schedule for October 15 and 22

Opening- 9:45

Games crafts, snack, lesson rotation 9:55-10:55

 

Wednesday Schedule for October 18 and 25-

Pizza Supper- 5pm

Opening Worship- 5:30

Games, crafts, snack, and lesson rotation 5:45-7:00

 

Sunday school schedule for October 29

Opening- 9

Games crafts, snack, lesson rotation 9:10-9:55

 

 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS!!  Please call church to volunteer!!!

Kitchen helpers –2 or 3—

Rotation Guides (people to bring groups from one station to another)- 3 or 4—

Other- (all around help)—2-3

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500^th ANNIVERSARY REFORMATION BLOW OUT CELEBRATION COMING UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29!!!

Sunday school- 9am

Worship- 10am

Potluck Picnic with Fried Chicken- 11:30 (Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!)

Pitch the Keys Singing- Noon

Bounce House, Live Polka Music , Games, Fellowship, Fun--- Noon- 3pm

 

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!  We want this to be a community event to show everyone that Lutherans are great people who have the truth of the Gospel and the peace of knowing we are saved by grace through faith on account of Christ!!!

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LADIES AID VENDOR FAIR AND BAKE SALE COMING UP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

If you would like to be a vendor or know someone who would, the cost is $20 per spot.  They also need baked goods.  Call 456-2888 to reserve your spot or to let them know you'll donate some baked goods.

 

Invite your friends and family and come on down to enjoy it!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord."  Philippians 2:8

 

Whoever comes to Sunday school and tells me this verse will get a prize!

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NEW OUTREACH BOOKLET DISPLAY AT CHURCH

Our board of outreach and evangelism purchased a set of outreach booklets on all different topics of interest.  They are for you to use for yourself, but also to take to friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors who may be dealing with the things covered in these booklets or may just have questions regarding to the faith.  Please check it out and as it says, PLEASE TAKE ONE!

DO YOU HAVE A THRIVENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNT OR POLICY?

You may be eligible to receive money for Little Lambs or Good Shepherd!!  Go to www.thrivent.com/choicedollars to check it out!

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OPERATION BACKPACK DONATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS CANNED VEGETABLES.  PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO CHURCH AND PUT THEM IN THE TUB MARKED "BACKPACK BLESSINGS"!

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PRAYERS: 

For the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAL TAMELER as he fell asleep in Jesus Sunday afternoon.

 

For HAROLD TEMME who is recovering from heart troubles at home.

 

For IVY TINNIN, who has been diagnosed with epilepsy and will have to take a semester off of school because of it.

 

For THOSE IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI who are dealing with hurricane Nate.

 

For the HUNDREDS IN LAS VEGAS who are dealing with the tragic shooting.

For DAVID GRAYSON, BUCK HAMPTON, AND GEORGE HOELSCHER all dealing with cancer and chemo treatments. 

 

For the INFANT GRANDSON OF DANE AND JODI BALDWIN who was born twelve weeks premature.  Right now he is getting some help with breathing, but all vitals and everything are good.  He was born at 2  and a half pounds.

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prayer request for the family of Cal Tameler

Cal Tameler passed away earlier this afternoon from complications due to pneumonia.  Please pray for Betty and the rest of the family.

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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 October 6, 2017   A St. Louis Missionary Taken from the September 2017 CFNA E-News and written by Rev. Allan Buckman, with Rev. Teddy Workeneh Rev. Theodors (Teddy) Workeneh, together with his wife and family, arrived St. Louis on July 28, 2014 from Ethiopia to enroll as a graduate student at Concordia Seminary. The following month he began part time service with Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA) as a Facilitator. In addition to facilitating the enrollment of Ethiopian and Eritrean refugee children into LCMS schools, he was also responsible for maintaining relationships between the schools and the families of these students. In July of this year, having graduated with a Masters degree in Sacred Theology, Teddy began service with CFNA as a full time missionary among the 5,000 Ethiopian and 1,500 Eritrean people in the St. Louis area. Though a large majority consider themselves to be part of the Christian community, less than 25 percent are active in any Christian denomination. A mission field to be sure! Rev. Workeneh with leaders As would any missionary, Rev. Workeneh began his ministry by building relationships. Not only has he been reaching out to numerous families through the distribution of welcome packages, home furnishings and more, he has also established relationships with the leaders of the local Ethiopian and Eritrean communities. The needs of these communities are not only reflected in the afore-mentioned activities, but also in the After School Tutoring program Rev. Teddy recently established at the Peace Center. Additionally, a leadership training class has also been started, in which three young men from Ethiopia and Eritrea have been enrolled. Indeed, challenges and opportunities abound for this ministry, and the approximately 30 people now meeting weekly for Bible Study at the Peace Center. Clearly, with God's blessings, Rev. Workeneh is off to a great start. Moreover, his partners at CFNA, the LCMS Missouri District and Timothy Lutheran Church are fully prepared to be of further assistance. Let's be sure to keep Rev. Teddy and his family in our prayers.   Pledge Support for Our First-Year Lutheran Educators Make a pledge to support our first-year Lutheran educators during the 2017 Missouri District New Teacher Retreat. Click on the box below to find out how, and/or to make your pledge. Thanks!   2017 Missouri District Reformation Lectures The Missouri District will celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation by hosting a series of lectures in university settings and sponsored by local congregations and Lutheran campus ministries. The next lecture will be held on October 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm Maryville Community Center – Maryville, MO Dinner, with the lecture to follow Rev. Ken Schurb – District Executive, Central Illinois District, LCMS "Luther on Education" Rev. Kim Scharff – Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Norborne "Martin Luther: Theologian and Musician" CLICK HERE for additional information and details on this lecture and upcoming ones.   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/.   Missouri District Fall Junior High Retreat 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!   Senior High District Youth Gathering Eph. 4:24 "put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." Cost is $165.00 per person We are excited to announce the theme and focus for our Senior High District Youth Gathering, which will be November 17-19, 2017 at Cross Pointe Retreat Center in Rocky Mount, MO. Filters change how we view the world and ourselves. The Sr. High Youth Gathering will dig into this theme through interest centers, worship, service, and fellowship as we consider how our lives are transformed by Jesus Christ. Our theme verses come from Ephesians 4 where Paul explores the difference between a life lived in darkness that focuses on selfish desires, and the new life we live as forgiven children of God. How can we "put on the new self" that looks outward and takes action by living out the righteousness of Christ? This will be a great weekend with youth from all across Missouri to hear interesting topics, breakout sessions (details to come), music with The Homesteaders, group devotions, games, servant events and more! CLICK HERE for more information and to register!   Professional Church Workers' Conference "The Reformation: What Does This Mean for Today?" November 14 - 17, 2017 The Professional Church Workers' Conference begins for: Pastors on Tues. Nov. 14, at 1 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Commissioned and educators on Wed., Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Banquet for all Professional Church Workers at 6 p.m. on Wed. evening. Worship service is Thurs., Nov. 16 at 10:45 a.m. Registration Fee Pastors, Commissioned, Educators: $125 Emeriti, Vicars, Interns, Student Teachers: $75 Spouse/Guest Meal Packages: $65 (Banquet and 1 Lunch); $90 (Banquet and 2 Lunches) Plenary Speakers – Dr. Erik Hermann from Concordia Seminary, Dr. Patrick Ferry from Concordia University Wisconsin and Dr. Jon Mielke, Director of Lutheran Schools, Indiana District. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 For additional general information, details on sectionals, conference schedule and to register, please visit http://mo.lcms.org/events/.     LESA Announces Brew, Food & Music Lineup for 5th Annual "Brew in the Lou" LESA's 5th Annual "Brew in the Lou" Festival will showcase new brews, aged spirits and home-grown entertainmentwhen it returns to the Lily Pond at Francis Park, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, from 1-5 p.m. This year's Brew line-up features more than 40 local, regional and national craft breweries and distilleries- one-stop-tasting for St. Louis craft and spirits fans. New and returning food favorites include Dogtown Pizza (NEW), Fallon's Bar & Grill(NEW), the Stellar Hog, Gobble Stop Smokehouse, Bootleggin' BBQ, the Spotted Pig, Vernon's BBQ, Volpi Foods, Swiss Meats, Mateker's Meat and Catering,Farm to You Market, Old Vienna, Granite City Food & Brewery, Double G Ham, Noodles & Co. (NEW), Anne Cronin's Pretzels (NEW), Kettle Chefs (NEW), Nothing Bundt Cakes, Prairie Farms, Three Avocados Coffee and Ski Soda. Fallon's Bar & Grill and 4 Hands Brewing also will serve as the Official Sponsors of this year's VIP Tent. St. Louis rockers Nick Bifano & The Innocents will lead the live music line-up, followed by the Deutschmeister German Brass Band and music by Brew sponsor 103.3 KLOU. This year's festival also includes arts and vendors craft vendors, the ultra-competitive People's Choice Home Brew Competition, and two civilized food fights - the Battle of the Bratwurst and our annual Brew Chili Contest. Wristbands are $40 advance/$50 day-of-event, and include unlimited tastings and a commemorative glass. For more information or to purchase a wristband, call (314) 200-0797, or visit www.lesastl.org.   Christ Lutheran Church 67th Annual Whole Hog Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner When: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 Time: 11 am to 6 pm Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 123 Church Road, Augusta, MO Costs: Adult Tickets: $11 - Children Ages 6-12: $4 - Under 6: Free Christ Lutheran Church invites you, your friends and family to enjoy a 10 am worship service and afterwards an ALL YOU CAN EAT cafeteria style dinner in our air conditioned/handicap accessible dining area. The menu will include pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, bread, apple butter and home-made pies. You may also do pre-orders of apple butter and meat. To preorder apple butter please call 636-228-4092 To preorder pork sausage, meaty backbones or ribs please call 636-228-4417 *Sunday meat sales begin at 10 am* Please call (636) 228-4642 or visit http://www.clcaugustamo.org/ for more information.   King of Kings Lutheran Church King of Kings Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sun., Oct. 22. An open house and a program celebrating the church's history will be held at the church from 2-4 p.m. The program will include remembrances from some of the founding members. For more information, contact the church office at koklc@kokkc.org.   Lutheran Older Adult Retreat October 25-26, 2017 "In Christ Alone We Stand"– Redeemed, Reformed, Renewed - Growing in Christ XVII This year's Lutheran Older Adult Retreat, sponsored by the Southern Ill District and Lutheran Senior Services will apply Reformation themes to your life in the beautiful surroundings of Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL on October 25-26. The retreat features 16 workshops, keynote presenter Rev. Ron Glusenkamp, and excellent presenters including Phyllis Wallace and Dr. Robert Weise. As Redeemed, Reformed and Renewed Christians you will experience how God's enduring and all-encompassing love enables you to live out God's calling in your everyday life. For information and registration information please contact Margo Wolf at 618-622-0264 or dmwvette74@gmail.com or go to www.sidlcms.org     German Worship Service Celebrating Our Heritage Reformation Remembrance at Saint John's Lutheran Church, 1000 Dorcas Street—Mexico Missouri 65265 Everyone Welcome on Sunday, October 29, 2017, 4:30 p.m. service with Brats & light German food afterwards at 5:30 p.m. With Pastor Donaldo Sonntag, Pastor David Mueller and Pastors from the Columbia and Jefferson City Circuit.     Missouri District Pastors' Wives Retreat Oh the Places You'll Go! Congratulations! This is your day! There's something quite nice Heading your way! A women's retreat To sign up for! Food, fellowship, fun And a whole lot more! It's set for this fall, the fourth of November So, circle the date to help you remember! We'll study God's kids, The Israelite clan— Their wilderness wand'rings And God's awesome plan. You'll come and you'll laugh You'll come and you'll grow With this retreat theme: "Oh, the places you'll go!" Date: Sat., Nov. 4, 2017, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. Location: King of Kings Lutheran Church, Chesterfield, MO. Invitations will come in the mail, in September. Contact Kathy Chinberg for more information or to volunteer to help: dwchinberg@sbcglobal.net   This message was sent to revklaus@hotmail.com by movoice@mo.lcms.org 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive #300, St. Louis, MO, 63141 Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | Forward Email | Report Abuse