Pastor's Mon-Thurs Daily Email- Monday, September 22, 2025
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and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria,
the notable men of the first of the nations,
to whom the house of Israel comes!
2 Pass over to Calneh, and see,
and from there go to Hamath the great;
then go down to Gath of the Philistines.
Are you better than these kingdoms?
Or is their territory greater than your territory,
3 O you who put far away the day of disaster
and bring near the seat of violence?
and stretch themselves out on their couches,
and eat lambs from the flock
and calves from the midst of the stall,
5 who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp
and like David invent for themselves instruments of music,
6 who drink wine in bowls
and anoint themselves with the finest oils,
but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!
7 Therefore they shall now be the first of those who go into exile,
and the revelry of those who stretch themselves out shall pass away.”
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PRAYERS:
ERIC DANBACK, son of Ron, (several serious health issues including kidney failure)
ART TARBELL brother of Marcia Sevier (cancer)
MARY GRUBER cousin of Donna Lindsey (cancer)
MICHELLE PERKINS daughter of Peggy Talbert (cancer)
FRANK ARMBRUSTER brother of Cindy Borden (cancer)
GLENN ARMBRUSTER brother of Cindy Borden (cancer)
AL BENTON (COPD and cancer)
JANICE MCKENZIE (cancer)
BRIDGET HEITGERD granddaughter of Donna Heitgerd (cancer)
THOSE IN NURSING HOMES AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND (Shut-ins)
PAM BUELTMANN- (Oak Pointe memory care in Washington)
LINDA NEELY- (Montgomery City group home)
JOAN SEXTON (home)
ElAINE SCHAUER (Home)
LORRAINE TINKER (home)
NANCY SPINIOLAS (home)
CHARLES AND MARILYN BOLLMEIER (home)
PAT SOBERALSKI (home)
FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
KEVIN SWEET, grandson of Randy and Patty (Marines)
NICK SCHULZE (Army Reserves) basic training
CONNER FIGURA (Army)
CALEB FIGURA (Army
DANNY DREYER (Army)
ANDREW WALTERS (Air Force)
ALEX WALTERS (Navy)
DAVID TATE (Air Force)
LUKE BROCKFELD (Army)
CHRISSY GILKEY (Army) (Peggy Gilkey's granddaughter)
MISSY GILKEY (Navy) (Peggy Gilkey's granddaughter)
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in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
4 When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;
on that very day his plans perish.
Answer from Mike Johnson--- To have a better understanding of the context of the question “Who are the kings in Daniel 10:20-11:4 that Daniel prophecies about?” Reading the previous chapters helps.
We can now look back and see how all these stories and dreams work together. The three stories of faithfulness despite persecution (chapters 1, 3, and 6) are meant to offer hope to God’s suffering people among the nations. They suffer because human kingdoms have rebelled against God and have become beasts (chapters 4 and 5). The visions (chapters 2 and 7) encourage patience that waits for God to bring his rule over the world and vindicate his people. But when is God going to do this? That question is what the final three visions in chapters 8, 9 and 10-12 set out to explore.
In chapter 8, Daniel has another vision about the final two beasts from the previous chapter. In this vision, we’re given a little more information about this king. He will attack Jerusalem and exalt himself above God by defiling the temple with idols. However, in the end, this king will be destroyed by God, who will in turn exalt his people and kingdom.
Now, in chapter 9, Daniel is puzzled as to when all this will take place. He consults the scroll of the prophet Jeremiah, where God said that Israel’s exile would last for 70 years before God would restore them. Those 70 years are almost up. However, an angel comes and informs Daniel that Israel’s sin and rebellion hasn’t been fully dealt with by the exile, and their times of oppression under the nations will last seven times longer than Jeremiah had envisioned.
Daniel is deeply disturbed, and he has one final vision that spans chapters 10-12. We’re shown the same sequence of kingdoms—Persia, then Greece and Alexander the Great, followed by lesser kings that all lead up to the final “king of the north.” He will invade Jerusalem, set up idols in the temple, and exalt himself above God. The vision concludes, like the others, with this king suddenly coming to ruin.
The book of Daniel has been designed to offer hope to all future generations of God’s people. That’s why Jesus used imagery from Daniel to accuse the oppressive leaders he confronted in Jerusalem (Mark 14:62), and it’s why John, who wrote The Revelation, adapted Daniel’s visions and applied them to the Roman empire of his day as well as all future oppressive empires (Rev. 13).
Daniel’s visions also hold out a promise that one day God will confront the beast, rescue his world and his people, and bring his Kingdom. This book is for every generation, and it speaks of a message of hope that motivates faithfulness.
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and you will not save?
Destruction and violence are before me;
strife and contention arise.
so justice goes forth perverted.
and what I will answer concerning my complaint.
so he may run who reads it.
If it seems slow, wait for it;
PRAYERS:
ERIC DANBACK, son of Ron, (several serious health issues including kidney failure)
ART TARBELL brother of Marcia Sevier (cancer)
MARY GRUBER cousin of Donna Lindsey (cancer)
FRANK ARMBRUSTER brother of Cindy Borden (cancer)
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from him comes my salvation.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
to batter him,
like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.
They take pleasure in falsehood.
They bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse. Selah
for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah
those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
they are together lighter than a breath.
10 Put no trust in extortion;
set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
12 and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
For you will render to a man
according to his work.
PRAYERS:
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ERIC DANBACK, son of Ron, (several serious health issues including kidney failure)
ART TARBELL brother of Marcia Sevier (cancer)
MARY GRUBER cousin of Donna Lindsey (cancer)
FRANK ARMBRUSTER brother of Cindy Borden (cancer)
GLENN ARMBRUSTER brother of Cindy Borden (cancer)
AL BENTON (COPD and cancer)
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I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
8 they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name!
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
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and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
the sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.
17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
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Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
2 Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his hosts!
praise him, all you shining stars!
4 Praise him, you highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens!
For he commanded and they were created.
6 And he established them forever and ever;
he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.[a]
you great sea creatures and all deeps,
8 fire and hail, snow and mist,
stormy wind fulfilling his word!
fruit trees and all cedars!
10 Beasts and all livestock,
creeping things and flying birds!
princes and all rulers of the earth!
12 Young men and maidens together,
old men and children!
for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above earth and heaven.
14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his saints,
for the people of Israel who are near to him.
Praise the Lord!
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The Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed twice in history. The first Temple, built by Solomon, was destroyed by the Babylonians (King Nebuchadnezzar II) in 586 BC. Zedekiah was King of Judea at the time. Later, the King of Persia Cyrus the Great issued a decree in 539 BC that permitted the Jews to return to Jerusalem (primarily from Babylon) to rebuild the Temple known as the Second Temple that was constructed in 516 BC.
Unfortunately, this Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans in AD 70 during the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66-73 AD) led by the Roman General Titus. The Temple was never rebuilt after this destruction.
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a very present[b] help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth give way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
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that the mountain of the house of the Lord
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be lifted up above the hills;
and all the nations shall flow to it,
3 and many peoples shall come, and say:
“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob,
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths.”
For out of Zion shall go forth the law,[a]
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
4 He shall judge between the nations,
and shall decide disputes for many peoples;
and they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war anymore.
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord.
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PRAYERS:
For PETE FRENZIA as he has moved to Mercy rehab in Chesterfield.
For CARA KLAUSTERMEIER as she is recovering from severe strep throat.
For the FAMILY OF MARY GRUBER, Donna Lindsey's sister in law, as Mary passed from death to life yesterday.
For RON DANBAKC'S SON ERIC, who has been placed on hospice care.
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR THOSE WITH SEVERE CHRONIC ILLNESSES OR CANCER
ERIC DANBACK, son of Ron, (several serious health issues including kidney failure)
ART TARBELL brother of Marcia Sevier (cancer)
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For PETE FRENZIA as he has moved to Mercy rehab in Chesterfield.
For the FAMILY OF MARY GRUBER, Donna Lindsey's cousin, as Mary passed from death to life yesterday.
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and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.
2 And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,
the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and might,
the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
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For RON DANBACK AND FAMILY as they mourn the loss of Ron's son, Eric.
For PETE FRENZIA as he has moved to Mercy rehab in Chesterfield.
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR THOSE WITH SEVERE CHRONIC ILLNESSES OR CANCER
ART TARBELL brother of Marcia Sevier (cancer)
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and sing to your name.”
and let all the peoples extol him.”
even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in him will the Gentiles hope.”
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‘Prepare[b] the way of the Lord;
make his paths straight.’”
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For PETE FRENZIA as he is going home tomorrow after a month in the hospital and rehab facility.
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and your righteousness to the royal son!
2 May he judge your people with righteousness,
and your poor with justice!
3 Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,
and the hills, in righteousness!
4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
give deliverance to the children of the needy,
and crush the oppressor!
and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,
like showers that water the earth!
7 In his days may the righteous flourish,
and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
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For PETE FRENZIA as he is going home today after a month in the hospital and rehab facility.
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DEVOTION-
Matthew 11:2-15
English Standard Version
2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[a] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. 6 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”
7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[b] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[c] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,
“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way before you.’
11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[d] and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15 He who has ears to hear,[e] let him hear.
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: How many letters did Paul write to the people of Corinth?
Although there are only two in our Scriptures, it is thought that there may be at least one if not two, as Paul references the substance of other letters that are no where found in the ones we have.
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TODAY'S QUESTION: When did Paul write his letter to the Romans?
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK--
Mon- Ladies packaging cookies for shut-ins and first responders 10
Tues- Regional Quilters 9-Noon; Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 9:30-11
Wed- Supper 5:30; Joy Program practice 5:45-6:15; Worship 6:30; Choir 7; Young Adults 7
Sun- Bible Study and Fellowship 8:30; Worship 9:30; Fellowship 10:45; Confirmation 10:45
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WORSHIP HELPERS:
Advent Midweek Wednesday, December 10
Organist- Sharon Dieckmann
Acolyte- Ethan Frye
Ushers- Paul Brockfeld, Gary Hoelscher, Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke
Greeters- Cindy Borden and Dave Winter
Sunday, December 14
Organist- Sharon Dieckmann
Acolyte- Grayson Prouhet
Ushers- Brent Davis, Larry Schulze, Gary Scott, Randy Sweet
Communion Assistant- Tom Linke
Lay Reader- Roy Bohning
Projectionist and Camera- Nova Luebke
Greeters- Steve and Toni Mauch
PowerPoint producer- John Hachtel
Kid’s Church- Anna Hoenig and Ashley Schilling
Altar Set up- Cheri’ Hofeldt
Altar Clean Up- Mauchs
Tellers- Team #2
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WORSHIP RECORDING For December 7, 2025
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NEWS AND NOTES—
Cookies Wanted: The WINGS ladies will be assembling Christmas baskets for our shut-ins and cookie trays for our first responders on TODAY!, December 8th at 10AM. We would greatly appreciate donations of homemade cookies for this loving outreach. Please bring your cookie donations on Sunday, December 7th, or by 10AM on Monday, December 8th, to the fellowship hall kitchen. Thank you!
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ADVENT WEDNESDAYS CONTINUE! OUR DEAR CHRIST ENTERS IN!!
This week we will talk about how Our Dear Christ Enters In to Our Homes.
MAIN DISHES FOR 5:30 SUPPER— Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!!!
Dec. 10- Pasta
Dec. 17- Soups
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PAYING OFF THE MORTGAGE!!!
It was brought to our attention by Steve Robine at our voter's meeting yesterday, that if every giving unit, which includes whole families who live together as well as individuals who live alone and give a regular offering, gave a one-time gift of $200 we would pay off our mortgage!
I will be giving a one-time special offering towards the mortgage before the end of this year! What about you?
It would be so nice to be free of that debt and retire that building fund!!! Who's with me?
I think that with the generosity and help of our many generous members we can give one final push and get rid of our debt!
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ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE ADDED AT 3PM!!!
This service was added for those who have trouble driving at night, for families who usually celebrate together in the evening, and for those with little ones who are in a schedule and need to get to bed!! But, of course, everyone is welcome to attend! GET THE WORD OUT!!!
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PASTOR IS PLANNING ON STARTING A WEEKNIGHT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "What does God's Word Say About _____________?"
I need y'all to fill in the blanks!!! What would you all like to discuss and learn about? Possible topics would be sexual identity, sex outside of marriage and how to deal with those who view it differently, Forgiveness (how to do it), etc......
Please reply to this message or text me what you'd like to discuss!!!
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PRAYERS:
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR THOSE WITH SEVERE CHRONIC ILLNESSES OR CANCER
DISTRICT PRESIDENT REV. LEE HAGAN (stroke)
ART TARBELL brother of Marcia Sevier (cancer)
BILLIE HENSIECK, daughter in law of Nancy Huster (Cancer)
PASTOR BRAD BIRTELL (cancer)
FRANK ARMBRUSTER brother of Cindy Borden (cancer)
GLENN ARMBRUSTER brother of Cindy Borden (cancer)
CAROL ARMBRUSTER sister-in-law of Cindy Borden (cancer)
AL BENTON (COPD and cancer)
LYNN CRAMER wife of Doug Herzog (COPD)
THOSE IN NURSING HOMES AND THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND (Shut-ins)
PAM BUELTMANN- (Oak Pointe memory care in Washington)
LINDA NEELY- (Montgomery City group home)
JOAN SEXTON (home)
ElAINE SCHAUER (Home)
LORRAINE TINKER (home)
NANCY SPINIOLAS (home)
CHARLES AND MARILYN BOLLMEIER (home)
PAT SOBERALSKI (home)
FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL:
KEVIN SWEET, grandson of Randy and Patty (Marines)
NICK SCHULZE (Army Reserves)
CONNER FIGURA (Army)
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DEVOTION-
Isaiah 35
English Standard Version
The Ransomed Shall Return
35 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;
the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus;
2 it shall blossom abundantly
and rejoice with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the Lord,
the majesty of our God.
3 Strengthen the weak hands,
and make firm the feeble knees.
4 Say to those who have an anxious heart,
“Be strong; fear not!
Behold, your God
will come with vengeance,
with the recompense of God.
He will come and save you.”
5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped;
6 then shall the lame man leap like a deer,
and the tongue of the mute sing for joy.
For waters break forth in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert;
7 the burning sand shall become a pool,
and the thirsty ground springs of water;
in the haunt of jackals, where they lie down,
the grass shall become reeds and rushes.
8 And a highway shall be there,
and it shall be called the Way of Holiness;
the unclean shall not pass over it.
It shall belong to those who walk on the way;
even if they are fools, they shall not go astray.[a]
9 No lion shall be there,
nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it;
they shall not be found there,
but the redeemed shall walk there.
10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return
and come to Zion with singing;
everlasting joy shall be upon their heads;
they shall obtain gladness and joy,
and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: When did Paul write his letter to the Romans? Around 55-57 A.D.
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TODAY'S QUESTION: What is the main theme of Romans?
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK--
Tues- Regional Quilters 9-Noon; Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 9:30-11
ADVENT WEDNESDAYS CONTINUE TOMORROW! OUR DEAR CHRIST ENTERS IN!!
This week we will talk about how Our Dear Christ Enters In to Our Hurts.
jeremy klaustermeier
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James 5:7-11
English Standard Version
Patience in Suffering
7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: What is the main theme of Romans? It is the grace of Christ for ALL who believe.
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TODAY'S QUESTION: Who is Eutychus?
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK--
Wed- Supper 5:30; Joy Program practice 5:45-6:15; Worship 6:30; Choir 7; Young Adults 7
ADVENT WEDNESDAYS CONTINUE TONIGHT! OUR DEAR CHRIST ENTERS IN!!
This week we will talk about how Our Dear Christ Enters In to Our Hurts.
MAIN DISHES FOR 5:30 SUPPER— Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!!!
Dec. 10- Pasta
Dec. 17- Soups
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UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! PAYING OFF THE MORTGAGE!!!
Thanks to many very GENEROUS donations, we are so very close to paying off our mortgage by the end of the year!!! We just have around $11,000 left!!!
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Psalm 146
English Standard Version
Put Not Your Trust in Princes
146 Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
3 Put not your trust in princes,
in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
4 When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;
on that very day his plans perish.
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord his God,
6 who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them,
who keeps faith forever;
7 who executes justice for the oppressed,
who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free;
8 the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
the Lord loves the righteous.
9 The Lord watches over the sojourners;
he upholds the widow and the fatherless,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
10 The Lord will reign forever,
your God, O Zion, to all generations.
Praise the Lord!
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: Who is Eutychus? I’ll leave this up till I get an answer from someone!
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TODAY'S QUESTION:
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK—
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! PAYING OFF THE MORTGAGE!!!
Thanks to many very GENEROUS donations, we are so very close to paying off our mortgage by the end of the year!!! We just have around $11,000 left!!!
It would be so nice to be free of that debt and retire that building fund!!! Who's with me?
I think that with the generosity and help of our many generous members we can give one final push and get rid of our debt!
____________________________________________________________________
ADVENT WEDNESDAYS CONTINUE NEXT WEDNESDAY! OUR DEAR CHRIST ENTERS IN!!
This week we will talk about how Our Dear Christ Enters In to Our Hurts.
MAIN DISHES FOR 5:30 SUPPER— Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!!!
Dec. 17- Soups
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jeremy klaustermeier
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Isaiah 7:10-17
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!”
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: Who is Eutychus? WOW!! It’s wonderful to know that people are still actually reading this daily email! Thanks to Alan Hofeldt, Mike and Cindy Borden, Al Benton, and Roy Pearson for answering the question!!
Acts 20
Paul and companions are traveling from Greece back to Jerusalem, and stopped in a town called Troas. While there......
8 There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered. 9 And a young man named Eutychus, sitting at the window, sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked still longer. And being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead. 10 But Paul went down and bent over him, and taking him in his arms, said, "Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him." 11 And when Paul had gone up and broken bread and eaten, he conversed with them a long while, until daybreak, and so departed. 12 And they took the youth away alive, and were not a little comforted.
The Bible commentary notes the term "we" in v.8, indicating a first-person account by the author, Luke.
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TODAY'S QUESTION: What part of Ephesians talks about the roles of husbands and wives toward each other?
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK—
Tues- Quilting 9-2; Bible Study 9:30-11
Wed- Ladies Christmas Luncheon at Denny’s at Flying J Noon; Supper 5:30; Joy Christmas Program at worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Fri- Warren County RIII Transportation Christmas Party 6pm
Sat- No Men’s Breakfast this month
Sun- Bible Study and Fellowship 8:30; Worship 9:30; Fellowship 10:45; Confirmation 10:45
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WORSHIP HELPERS:
Advent Midweek Wednesday, December 17
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Acolyte- Lucy Nordwald
Ushers- Brent Davis, Larry Schulze, Gary Scott, Randy Sweet
Greeters- Dave and Hope Tinnin
Sunday, December 21
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Acolyte- Henry Wesley
Ushers- Rich Boeger, Lew Feldkamp, Brett Nordwald, Scott Schulze
Communion Assistant- Steve Robine
Lay Reader- Steve McDowell
Projectionist and Camera- Terry McKenzie
Greeters- Dan Elliot and Jeri Schulze
PowerPoint producer- John Hachtel
Kid’s Church- Maggie Dawdy and Mandy Harlan
Altar Set up- Ruth Walters
Altar Clean Up- Pat King
Tellers- Team #3
Christmas Eve 3pm-
Organist- Ned Quest
Ushers- Kevin Luebke, Dennis Perrey, and Doug Walters
Altar Set Up- Terry McKenzie
Christmas Eve 6:30-
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Acolyte- Luke Lacy
Ushers- Paul Brockfeld, Gary Hoelscher, Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke
Projectionist- Erv Yoder
Communion Assistant- Steve McDowell
Greeters- Cindy Borden and Marcia Sevier
Christmas Day-
Organist- Sharon Dieckmann
Acolyte-
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WORSHIP RECORDING For December 14, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/live/hIeLAxJlgpc
https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.klaustermeier/videos/1391397352625052
https://stjohnswarrentonmo.sermon.net/22474198
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NEWS AND NOTES—
ADVENT WEDNESDAYS FINISH UP THIS WEDNESDAY with our CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM!!!
MAIN DISHES FOR 5:30 SUPPER IS A VARIETY OF SOUPS— Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
PAYING OFF THE MORTGAGE UPDATE!!!
WE GOT ANOTHER $3,200 YESTERDAY!!!
Thanks to many very GENEROUS donations, we are so very close to paying off our mortgage by the end of the year!!! We just have around $7,800 left!!!
It would be so nice to be free of that debt and retire that building fund!!! Who's with me?
I think that with the generosity and help of our many generous members we can give one final push and get rid of our debt!
____________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE ADDED AT 3PM!!!
This service was added for those who have trouble driving at night, for families who usually celebrate together in the evening, and for those with little ones who are on a schedule and need to get to bed!! But, of course, everyone is welcome to attend! GET THE WORD OUT!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
PASTOR IS PLANNING ON STARTING A WEEKNIGHT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "What does God's Word Say About _____________?"
I need y'all to fill in the blanks!!! What would you all like to discuss and learn about? Possible topics would be sexual identity, sex outside of marriage and how to deal with those who view it differently, Forgiveness (how to do it), etc......
Please reply to this message or text me what you'd like to discuss!!!
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ONLINE GIVING ALWAYS AVAILABLE!!!
- Download the VANCO Mobile App from google play or Apple.
- Search for St. John’s, Warrenton, MO.
- Sign up and follow instructions.
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PRAYERS:
SHIRLEY LACY, mom of Chris, who is recovering from brain surgery in SLU hospital.
ELAINE MCCALISTER who is recovering from a heart attack at home.
The LUEBKE FAMILY at the death of Lucille’s brother, Bill.
THOSE MOURNING THE LOSS OF LOVED ONES in the shootings at Brown University and at the synagogue in Australia.
jeremy klaustermeier
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Romans 1:1-7
English Standard Version
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.
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: What part of Ephesians talks about the roles of husbands and wives toward each other?
Ephesians 5:21-33! Great job Al Benton!
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TODAY'S QUESTION: Where was Philippi in relation to modern day borders?
ADVENT WEDNESDAYS FINISH UP TOMORROW with our CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM!!!
MAIN DISHES FOR 5:30 SUPPER IS A VARIETY OF SOUPS— Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
PAYING OFF THE MORTGAGE UPDATE!!!
WE GOT ANOTHER $4,200 YESTERDAY!!!
Thanks to many very GENEROUS donations, we are so very close to paying off our mortgage by the end of the year!!! We just have around $6,800 left!!!
It would be so nice to be free of that debt and retire that building fund!!! Who's with me?
I think that with the generosity and help of our many generous members we can give one final push and get rid of our debt!
____________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE ADDED AT 3PM!!!
This service was added for those who have trouble driving at night, for families who usually celebrate together in the evening, and for those with little ones who are on a schedule and need to get to bed!! But, of course, everyone is welcome to attend! GET THE WORD OUT!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
PASTOR IS PLANNING ON STARTING A WEEKNIGHT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "What does God's Word Say About _____________?"
I need y'all to fill in the blanks!!! What would you all like to discuss and learn about? Possible topics would be sexual identity, sex outside of marriage and how to deal with those who view it differently, Forgiveness (how to do it), etc......
Please reply to this message or text me what you'd like to discuss!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
ONLINE GIVING ALWAYS AVAILABLE!!!
- Download the VANCO Mobile App from google play or Apple.
- Search for St. John’s, Warrenton, MO.
- Sign up and follow instructions.
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PRAYERS:
SHIRLEY LACY, mom of Chris, who is recovering from brain surgery in SLU hospital and is awaiting another surgery as soon as she is doing well enough to have it.
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Matthew 1:18-25
English Standard Version
The Birth of Jesus Christ
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ[a] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed[b] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name Immanuel”
(which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: Where was Philippi in relation to modern day borders? Northern Greece, near the modern day city of Kavala
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TODAY'S QUESTION: What is your favorite Epistle?
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK—
Wed- Little Lambs Christmas Program 10:30; Ladies Christmas Luncheon at Denny’s at Flying J Noon; Supper 5:30; Joy Christmas Program at worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Thurs- Little Lambs Christmas Program 10:30
Christmas Day 9:30-
Organist- Sharon Dieckmann
Acolyte- Julia Wyatt
Ushers- Kent Jacobsmeyer, Tom Linke, Jeff Thomsen, Kevin Luebke
Projectionist- Terry McKenzie
Greeters- Pam Jensen and Emma Busch
Communion Assistant- Tom Linke
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WORSHIP RECORDING For December 14, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/live/hIeLAxJlgpc
https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.klaustermeier/videos/1391397352625052
https://stjohnswarrentonmo.sermon.net/22474198
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NEWS AND NOTES—
ADVENT WEDNESDAYS FINISH UP TONIGHT with our CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM!!!
MAIN DISH FOR 5:30 SUPPER IS A VARIETY OF SOUPS— Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
jeremy klaustermeier
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Psalm 24
English Standard Version
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!
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: What is your favorite Epistle and why? (I’ll leave this up through the weekend)
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TODAY'S QUESTION:
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK—
Thurs- Little Lambs Christmas Program 10:30
Fri- Warren County RIII Transportation Christmas Party 6pm
Sun- Bible Study and Fellowship 8:30; Worship 9:30; Fellowship 10:45; Confirmation 10:45
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WORSHIP HELPERS:
Sunday, December 21
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Acolyte- Henry Wesley
Ushers- Rich Boeger, Lew Feldkamp, Brett Nordwald, Scott Schulze
Communion Assistant- Steve Robine
Lay Reader- Steve McDowell
Projectionist and Camera- Terry McKenzie
Greeters- Dan Elliot and Jeri Schulze
PowerPoint producer- John Hachtel
Kid’s Church- Maggie Dawdy and Mandy Harlan
Altar Set up- Ruth Walters
Altar Clean Up- Pat King
Tellers- Team #3
Christmas Eve 3pm-
Organist- Ned Quest
Ushers- Kevin Luebke, Dennis Perrey, and Doug Walters
Greeters- Steve and Toni Mauch
Altar Set Up- Terry McKenzie
Christmas Eve 6:30-
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Acolyte- Luke Lacy
Ushers- Paul Brockfeld, Gary Hoelscher, Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke
Projectionist- Erv Yoder
Communion Assistant- Steve McDowell
Greeters- Cindy Borden and Marcia Sevier
Christmas Day 9:30-
Organist- Sharon Dieckmann
Acolyte- Julia Wyatt
Ushers- Kent Jacobsmeyer, Tom Linke, Jeff Thomsen, Kevin Luebke
Projectionist- Terry McKenzie
Greeters- Pam Jensen and Emma Busch
Communion Assistant- Tom Linke
__________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP RECORDING For December 14, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/live/hIeLAxJlgpc
https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.klaustermeier/videos/1391397352625052
https://stjohnswarrentonmo.sermon.net/22474198
_________________________________________________
NEWS AND NOTES—
PAYING OFF THE MORTGAGE UPDATE!!!
WE GOT ANOTHER $4,200 YESTERDAY!!!
Thanks to many very GENEROUS donations, we are so very close to paying off our mortgage by the end of the year!!! We just have around $6,800 left!!!
It would be so nice to be free of that debt and retire that building fund!!! Who's with me?
I think that with the generosity and help of our many generous members we can give one final push and get rid of our debt!
____________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE ADDED AT 3PM!!!
This service was added for those who have trouble driving at night, for families who usually celebrate together in the evening, and for those with little ones who are on a schedule and need to get to bed!! But, of course, everyone is welcome to attend! GET THE WORD OUT!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
PASTOR IS PLANNING ON STARTING A WEEKNIGHT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "What does God's Word Say About _____________?"
I need y'all to fill in the blanks!!! What would you all like to discuss and learn about? Possible topics would be sexual identity, sex outside of marriage and how to deal with those who view it differently, Forgiveness (how to do it), etc......
Please reply to this message or text me what you'd like to discuss!!!
_______________________________________________________________________
ONLINE GIVING ALWAYS AVAILABLE!!!
- Download the VANCO Mobile App from google play or Apple.
- Search for St. John’s, Warrenton, MO.
- Sign up and follow instructions.
_______________________________________________________
PRAYERS:
SHIRLEY LACY, mom of Chris, who is having a second surgery on her brain to remove residual blood from a bleed.
ELAINE MCCALISTER who is recovering from a heart attack at home.
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR THOSE WITH SEVERE CHRONIC ILLNESSES OR CANCER
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Luke 2:1-20
English Standard Version
The Birth of Jesus Christ
2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed,[b] who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.[c]
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”[d]
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: What is your favorite Epistle and why?
Here is Mike Johnson’s answer….. He has A LOT of his favorite Epistle verses about perseverance and thoughts about them……
YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: What is your favorite Epistle and why? Preservice
Perseverance
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
This is a difficult question to answer. The Epistles, to me, are an extension of Gospels in developing our core beliefs and strengthening our convictions for a Christian Life with the hope of our salvation through Jesus Christ. I will select Epistles on preservice. We so much need perseverance in our daily lives because of the nature of our sinfulness and exposure to temptation in a world that has so much evil.
The Bible has a lot to say about perseverance in several different contexts. Clearly, the Scriptures teach that those who “overcome” and persevere in the faith will inherit eternal life (Revelation 2:7). This truth is also expressed in Colossians 1:23 where we see that people will be holy, blameless, and above reproach “if they continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel.”
The following Epistles speak of the concept of perseverance:
Colossians 1:23 - if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Philippians 1:6 - being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 4:16 - Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Romans 2:7 - To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
James 1:22-25 - 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
James 1:12 – Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
2 Timothy 3:12 - In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
1 Corinthians 1:8 - He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
*I implore the reader to read the full chapter to these verses. I will choose James 1:12 for today!
In Christ,
Mike Johnson
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TODAY'S QUESTION: What verses in 1 Peter talk about baptism and what does Peter say baptism does for you?
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK—
Tues- Quilting 9-2; No Bible Study
Wed- Christmas Eve Worship 3 and/or 6:30; Choir practice 5:45
Thurs- Christmas Day worship 9:30
Fri- Office closed
Sun- Bible Study and Fellowship 8:30; Worship 9:30; Fellowship 10:45; Confirmation 10:45
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WORSHIP HELPERS:
Christmas Eve 3pm-
Organist- Ned Quest
Ushers- Kevin Luebke, Dennis Perrey, and Doug Walters
Greeters- Steve and Toni Mauch
Altar Set Up- Terry McKenzie
Christmas Eve 6:30-
Organist- Barb Dreyer
Acolyte- Luke Lacy
Ushers- Paul Brockfeld, Gary Hoelscher, Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke
Projectionist- Erv Yoder
Communion Assistant- Steve McDowell
Greeters- Cindy Borden and Marcia Sevier
Christmas Day 9:30-
Organist- Sharon Dieckmann
Acolyte- Julia Wyatt
Ushers- Kent Jacobsmeyer, Tom Linke, Jeff Thomsen, Kevin Luebke
Projectionist- Terry McKenzie
Greeters- Pam Jensen and Emma Busch
Communion Assistant- Tom Linke
Sunday, December 28-
Organist- Ned Quest
Acolyte- Kaylee Vessell
Ushers- Kent Jacobsmeyer, Tom Linke, Jeff Thomsen, Kevin Luebke
Powerpoint- John Hachtel
Communion Assistant- Steve Robine
Lay Reader- Marcia Sevier
Greeter- Karen Benton and Peggy Gilkey
Kid’s Church- Karin Klaustermeier and Rasheal Wesley
Projectionist and Camera- Debby Rhyne
Altar Set Up- Debby Rhyne
Altar Clean up- Patty Sweet
Counters- Team 4
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WORSHIP RECORDING For December 21, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/live/DzdoDS8ELqI
https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.klaustermeier/videos/1862490314354201
https://stjohnswarrentonmo.sermon.net/22476450
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NEWS AND NOTES—
PAYING OFF THE MORTGAGE UPDATE!!!
WE HAVE $2,408.95 LEFT!!!!
It would be so nice to be free of that debt and retire that building fund!!! Who's with me?
I think that with the generosity and help of our many generous members we can give one final push and get rid of our debt!
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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP!!!
Eve- 3 and/or 6:30
Day- 9:30
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!!!!!!!!
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PASTOR IS PLANNING ON STARTING A WEEKNIGHT BIBLE STUDY CALLED "What does God's Word Say About _____________?"
I need y'all to fill in the blanks!!! What would you all like to discuss and learn about? Possible topics would be sexual identity, sex outside of marriage and how to deal with those who view it differently, Forgiveness (how to do it), etc......
Please reply to this message or text me what you'd like to discuss!!!
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ONLINE GIVING ALWAYS AVAILABLE!!!
- Download the VANCO Mobile App from google play or Apple.
- Search for St. John’s, Warrenton, MO.
- Sign up and follow instructions.
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PRAYERS:
SHIRLEY LACY, mom of Chris, who is in ICU recovering from brain surgery and subsequent pneumonia.
jeremy klaustermeier
CORRECTION!!!
We are down to $1398.95 on our mortgage!!!!
jeremy klaustermeier
ATTENTION!!!!! THIS WILL BE THE LAST FULL DAILY EMAIL UNTIL JANUARY 5!!! Recordings of our live-streamed services and prayer requests will still be posted throughout the next two weeks.
DEVOTION-
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/live/Q_rDHFRC_nc
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.klaustermeier/videos/1179584957157611
John 1:1-18
English Standard Version
The Word Became Flesh
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.
9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own,[b] and his own people[c] did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.[e] 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; God the only Son, who[f] is at the Father's side,[g] he has made him known.
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YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: What verses in 1 Peter talk about baptism and what does Peter say baptism does for you? 1 Peter 3:21
From Mike Johnson-- Peter was referencing the flood of Noah in 1 Peter 3:21: … and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.
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TODAY'S QUESTION: Who are the “Hebrews” to whom the letter is written?
THE MORTGAGE HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL!!!
Praise the Lord for giving many of us the ability to contribute to it over these last 18 years since the building fund was started!!!!!
Please continue to give as you have been giving! Just direct your offerings to our general fund, as we are a growing church and will need additional funds for new, additional, and changing ministries in the near future!!
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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP!!!
Eve- 3 and/or 6:30
Day- 9:30
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!!!!!!!!
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ONLINE GIVING ALWAYS AVAILABLE!!!
- Download the VANCO Mobile App from google play or Apple.
- Search for St. John’s, Warrenton, MO.
- Sign up and follow instructions.
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PRAYERS:
SHIRLEY LACY, who has been moved to the rehab floor at St. Joe’s in Lake St. Louis.