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LeadaChild                           HOME  ABOUT  CONTACT US THE IMPORTANCE OF A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION by Dr. Phil Frusti Lutheran churches around the world have been celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, remembering October 31, 1517 when Luther nailed the 95 Theses onto the church doors in Wittenburg.   But it would have been the next day, All Saints Day, when folks would have walked through those doors and read the message that Luther posted.  That's when the message spread - to the town, to the villages, to other nations.... [read the rest]     BASIC NEEDS IN GUINEA   The funds of LeadaChild get used in a variety of ways.  In Gueckédou, there were nine children who are in need of the basics in life such as food and clothing. Because of LeadaChild funds, the school is using a small amount of resources to these communities to share the love of Christ with the children. By acting in this way, the school hopes to keep these souls in the church and strengthen their Christian life by the teachings of Bible.     GOOD NEWS HAS A NAME April 28, 2018     LeadaChild will be celebrating 50 years of ministry on April 28, 2018. We want to encourage you to make plans to join us. Our Spring Gala will be held in Overland Park, Kansas at Lord of Life Church.    REGISTER HERE   CHAPEL TALKS   Three wonderful gifts that God gives to us, His children, are "faith, hope, and love." In these chapel lessons, you will hear about these gifts, learning a good way to remember them; we will also learn the importance of sharing these gifts with others, especially through the vehicle of Christian education.  LeadaChild Chapel Talks come complete with educational videos about our countries, craft activities and sing along videos to teach children the importance of worship.     To access these FREE resources click here    DONATE   LeadaChild provides Christian education to impoverished children around the world. Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS

 

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men's breakfast tomorrow at 8am

Menu:

Egg bakes (one w/ sausage and one w/ ham

French toast bake (w/ cinnamon and brown sugar)

Cheesy potatoes

 

We're also going to begin a new video based Bible study series called "The Great Deceiver".  We will learn that Satan is a real being intent on destroying our faith so that he can possess us, but we'll also learn how God is fighting against him for us. 

 

PLEASE JOIN US!!  ALL MALES OF EVERY AGE ARE INVITED!! RSVP if you can, but come even if you didn't!

 

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prayer request for the Golden family

Please pray for the GOLDEN FAMILY, as Rose Golden passed away this morning   Rose is the mother of Mike Golden and mother in law of Pat Golden (one of our new organists).  The Golden family are soon to be new members of St. John's as transfers from Chapel of the Cross in St. Peters.

 

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Daily Email: Tuesday, November 14, 2017

DEVOTION:  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 English Standard Version (ESV)

The Day of the Lord

5 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. ² For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.³ While people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. ⁴ But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. ⁵ For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. ⁶ So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. ⁷ For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. ⁸ But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. ⁹ For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, ¹⁰ who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him.¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

 

Being sober can have two meanings, the first is that of not being drunk.  When a person is drunk his or her inhibitions are down, and it is easier for the devil to attack.  The other meaning for the word sober usually comes when we say that someone is sober-minded.  Usually a person like this is always serious, always aware of everything going on, watching out for trouble.

            Serious Christians are often hard to live with, hard to be around, because we are always working to keep ourselves from temptation, always keeping ourselves vigilant against the attack of the devil.  We very seldom let our hair down, and go crazy.  Paul explains why in these verses.  We keep ourselves away from the attack of the devil as much as we can so that we can be as ready as possible for Jesus to come.  

            There's another aspect to it though too.  It comes in realizing the seriousness of sin and freeing ourselves from it through confession, repentance, and forgiveness.  Guilt itself can keep us from living a sober and watchful life.  When our minds and hearts are occupied with our sinfulness, Jesus' return produces fear and dread instead of joyful anticipation. TO be truly ready we need to free ourselves from guilt and shame, and instead put our trust, hope, and assurance in Jesus.  

            So be sober!  Keep yourself free from temptation and guilt.  Live in Christ!  Get to church!  Get in the Scriptures!  Get Jesus!  

 

Prayer: Lord, help us to stay sober by staying in your Word and Sacraments and by running to you for relief from our sins.  Amen.

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CALENDAR:

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees meeting 7

Tues-Thurs- Pastor gone at MO district church worker's conference

Wed- Sewing Dresses for Africa 9:30-Noon; Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7

Thurs- NEWSLETTER DEADLINE; Confirmation make up 6pm; Lutheranism 101 7pm; Karate 6:15-7:45

Fri- Bible Study at Hendershot's

Sat- Men's Breakfast 8am; Stephen Ministry 8-10; Worship- 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Voters Meeting 9:45; Sunday school 9:45; Holy Yoga 3pm

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RSHIP WORKERS: 

Acolyte- 8:30- Savannah Masters; 11- Dulci Rahn

 

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

 

Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Pam Linke

 

Elder- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters- 8:30- Don Nolte; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay Reader- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Luke Rausch

 

Pianist Sat- Kathy Barrow; Sun 11- Doug Walters

 

Organist- Pat Golden

Projectionist- Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Addie Hoelscher

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

Who was the high priest at the time of Jesus' crucifixion?  Caiaphas (Thanks Doug and Pat!)

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TODAY'S QUIZ:  Besides instituting the Lord's Supper in the Upper room on Maundy Thursday, what else did Jesus do for his disciples that night?

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NEWS:

MEN'S BREAKFAST THIS SATUDAY AT 8AM!

French toast bake

Egg bake

Bacon

 

We're going to start a new Bible study that is yet to be determined.  Please RSVP if you are going to join us and put it in your calendars!  ALL MEN OF EVERY AGE ARE INVITED!!!

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SPECIAL CHRISTIAN MOVIE AT THE BELLE STAR THEATER THIS Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Please come out to support the Pregnancy Options Center of Warren County. No charge to attend. A freewill offering will be taken for POC of WC.

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VIDEO OF WORSHIP FROM SUNDAY

Listen and learn what it takes to be ready for Jesus to return!

 

https://youtu.be/zIKKTQ1Ug8k

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VOTER'S MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45!!  Please make plans to attend! 

Agenda:

Opening Devotion

A: Staff reports:

B:Board and Committee reports:

C; New Business

1. Nominations for Synod officers
2. Renewal of Mission Commitment for Rev. Micah Glenn
3. Approve Budget
4. Elections
5. Communion in all 11am services
6. Task force to study congregational governance structure changes
7. Building Committee RFP proposal

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Dr. PHIL FRUSTI FROM LEADACHILD WILL BE HERE TO PREACH AT ALL OF OUR SERVICES THIS WEEKEND!

Di Phil is the new executive director of Lead a Child formerly known as CCCS.  Please welcome him as he encourages us to be an Exodus 17:12 church!

PROJECTIONIST NEEDED FOR SATURDAY SERVICE!!

If you can move your index finger, pay attention during worship, and stay awake for an hour you can do it.  Please reply if interested!

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WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF NOMINATIONS FOR OUR CHURCH BOARDS!!!  Below is what we need:

 

Board of elders- 3 men of good standing in the church who are active: main duties include, worship and communion assistance, member care, developing of budget for salary and benefits for staff.  They usually meet on the second Sunday of each month at noon. (Dave Winter is timed out and two of our other elders have resigned this year.)

 

Board of trustees- 3 people- main duties include taking care of St. John's property and approving budget for insurance and maintenance.  They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm and have several work days (usually on Saturday morning) throughout the year.  (Teresa Scott and Gary Hoelscher are both timed out and Scott Heitgerd has transferred to Immanuel, Wentzville)

 

Board of education- 2 people needed- Main duties include planning, preparation and carrying out of Sunday school program, VBS, and other education programs.  They usually meet on an as needed basis.  (Naomi Johnson is unable to continue due to work and family responsibilities and Lisa Rausch's first term is up)  We are in desperate need of a couple people who have the time and energy available to commit to this board.

 

Secretary-  This is not the same as our office administrator, Terry;  This person is responsible for taking minutes at voter's and council meetings, and for preparing agendas for the same.  This person can also be a signer on checks and other official documents.  (Patty Sweet has decided to go to a different church)

 

If you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, or have possible suggestions, please reply to this email, or call me at 636-359-1061

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SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "So we will always be with the Lord.  Therefore encourage each other with these words.  1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

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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!

________________________________________________________________________________

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 those who mourn after the tragic church shooting in Texas. 

 

For COLTON FIGURA who left for a one year deployment to Turkey on Saturday.

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER as he finds out the results of more tests this week. 

 

For LILLIAN WINTER as she recovers from surgery at home.

 

For BUCK HAMPTON who has moved to Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy to begin receiving chemotherapy treatments.

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 PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey, SAM HARGROVE deployed in Kuwait 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, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You are invited to see Voiceless at the Belle Starr - Friday, Nov. 17

Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Please come out to support the Pregnancy Options Center of Warren County. No charge to attend. A freewill offering will be taken for POC of WC.

Bev Ehlen

State Director
CWA of Missouri

314-608-0168

Prayer paves the way. Action possesses the land.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. Psalm 118:8

 

 

Daily Email: Monday, November 13, 2017 (REVISED EDITION)

DEVOTION: Matthew 25:14-30  English Standard Version (ESV)

The Parable of the Talents

¹⁴ "For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants^[a] and entrusted to them his property. ¹⁵ To one he gave five talents,^[b] to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. ¹⁶ He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more.¹⁷ So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. ¹⁸ But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. ¹⁹ Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. ²⁰ And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.' ²¹ His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.^[c] You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' ²² And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I have made two talents more.' ²³ His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'²⁴ He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, ²⁵ so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.'²⁶ But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? ²⁷ Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. ²⁸ So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. ²⁹ For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. ³⁰ And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

 

First of all, the master is not a hard man. The last servant was mistaken and misunderstanding. He is gracious and merciful to the point that he gives his servants charge of his property as he does.  He is just the opposite!  

            The master, of course, is Jesus!  He is NOT a "hard" man as some would claim. He is not unfair in how he treats us.  If he treated us fairly every one of us would be in hell.  He is all merciful!  He loves us with an everlasting love to the point that he gives us the GIFT of being his stewards.  Yes, you read that right, it is a gift to be able to care for and multiply the gifts that he has given to us. It is a joy to give an offering in the house of the Lord. It is a joy to work with fellow Christians for the kingdom!  It is a joy to make disciples for the kingdom.  There is no greater satisfaction than bringing a person to the knowledge and understanding of the grace and mercy of Jesus!

            So when the master gives you "talents" to use for his kingdom, use them!  Don't hide them under a bushel.  Don't keep them for yourselves.  Grow them!  Use them!  Wear them out!  They've been given to you for your good and for the good of the world.  You won't be disappointed.

 

Prayer: Lord thank you for giving me the privilege of sharing your good news with everyone.  Help me to treat it as such and to work hard to bring the lost to you and to make disciples.  Amen.

 

 

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CALENDAR:

Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15

Tues- Quilting 9-2; Trustees meeting 7

Tues-Thurs- Pastor gone at MO district church worker's conference

Wed- Sewing Dresses for Africa 9:30-Noon; Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7

Thurs- NEWSLETTER DEADLINE; Confirmation make up 6pm; Lutheranism 101 7pm; Karate 6:15-7:45

Fri- Bible Study at Hendershot's

Sat- Men's Breakfast 8am; Stephen Ministry 8-10; Worship- 5pm

Sun- Worship 8:30 and 11; Voters Meeting 9:45; Sunday school 9:45; Holy Yoga 3pm

_____________________________________________________

RSHIP WORKERS: 

Acolyte- 8:30- Savannah Masters; 11- Dulci Rahn

 

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

 

Altar- Set up- Terry McKenzie; Clean Up- Pam Linke

 

Elder- Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- John Hachtel; 11- Dave Winter
 
Greeters- 8:30- Don Nolte; 11- Joan Sexton

Lay Reader- Sat- Steve Robine; 8:30- Steve McDowell; 11- Luke Rausch

 

Pianist Sat- Kathy Barrow; Sun 11- Doug Walters

 

Organist- Pat Golden

Projectionist- Sat- Perricone; 8:30- Schaumberg; 11- Addie Hoelscher

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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:  

Why did Jesus say that Moses permitted divorce? Matthew 19:8  -  Jesus replied, "Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended."  (Thanks Pat!)

 

Note: Jesus only allowed divorce because of marital unfaithfulness, meaning breaking of the marriage vows through desertion, adultery, or abuse.  He didn't allow just because the couple couldn't get along, or because one simply didn't love the other one anymore.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the high priest at the time of Jesus' crucifixion?

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NEWS:

VIDEO OF WORSHIP FROM SUNDAY

Listen and learn what it takes to be ready for Jesus to return!

https://youtu.be/zIKKTQ1Ug8k

_________________________________________________________________

VOTER'S MEETING THIS SUNDAY AT 9:45!!  Please make plans to attend! 

Agenda:

Opening Devotion

A: Staff reports:

B:Board and Committee reports:

C; New Business

1. Nominations for Synod officers
2. Renewal of Mission Commitment for Rev. Micah Glenn
3. Approve Budget
4. Elections
5. Communion in all 11am services
6. Task force to study congregational governance structure changes
7. Building Committee RFP proposal

___________________________________________________________________________

Dr. PHIL FRUSTI FROM LEADACHILD WILL BE HERE TO PREACH AT ALL OF OUR SERVICES THIS WEEKEND!

Di Phil is the new executive director of Lead a Child formerly known as CCCS.  Please welcome him as he encourages us to be an Exodus 17:12 church!

PROJECTIONIST NEEDED FOR SATURDAY SERVICE!!

If you can move your index finger, pay attention during worship, and stay awake for an hour you can do it.  Please reply if interested!

_________________________________________________________________________

WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF NOMINATIONS FOR OUR CHURCH BOARDS!!!  Below is what we need:

 

Board of elders- 3 men of good standing in the church who are active: main duties include, worship and communion assistance, member care, developing of budget for salary and benefits for staff.  They usually meet on the second Sunday of each month at noon. (Dave Winter is timed out and two of our other elders have resigned this year.)

 

Board of trustees- 3 people- main duties include taking care of St. John's property and approving budget for insurance and maintenance.  They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm and have several work days (usually on Saturday morning) throughout the year.  (Teresa Scott and Gary Hoelscher are both timed out and Scott Heitgerd has transferred to Immanuel, Wentzville)

 

Board of education- 2 people needed- Main duties include planning, preparation and carrying out of Sunday school program, VBS, and other education programs.  They usually meet on an as needed basis.  (Naomi Johnson is unable to continue due to work and family responsibilities and Lisa Rausch's first term is up)  We are in desperate need of a couple people who have the time and energy available to commit to this board.

 

Secretary-  This is not the same as our office administrator, Terry;  This person is responsible for taking minutes at voter's and council meetings, and for preparing agendas for the same.  This person can also be a signer on checks and other official documents.  (Patty Sweet has decided to go to a different church)

 

If you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, or have possible suggestions, please reply to this email, or call me at 636-359-1061

_______________________________________________________________________________

SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSE IS: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied."  Matthew 5:6

_________________________________________________________________________

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!

________________________________________________________________________________

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"!

____________________________________________________________________________________

PRAYERS: 

For those who mourn after the tragic church shooting in Texas on Sunday. 

 

For COLTON FIGURA who left for a one year deployment to Turkey on Saturday.

 

For GEORGE HOELSCHER as his cancer is in remission for the time being.  He will undergo more tests and procedures as well as another pet scan and more chemo in the next few weeks.

 

For LILLIAN WINTER as she undergoes surgery to remove her ovaries on Friday.

 

For BUCK HAMPTON who has moved to Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy to begin receiving chemotherapy treatments.

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PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:

For COLTON FIGURA deployed to Turkey, SAM HARGROVE deployed in Kuwait 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, 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.