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THE MESSENGER NEWSLETTER JULY, 2017

MESSENGER NEWSLETTER ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

“The small church with a BIG heart: Ordinary people

With an extra ordinary message!

Pastor Gerald Scheperle

(573) 395-4591 (church)

(573) 395-9954 (home)

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.stjohnslutheranjc.com

Schubert Babbtown (Near Meta)

4409 St. John’s Road 7075 Highway P

Jefferson City, MO 65101 Westphalia, MO 65085

Volume 49, Issue 7 JULY, 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Schubert and Babbtown News

Usher & Communion Schedule

Acolyte Schedule

Calendar for July, 2017

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

BABBTOWN

8:00 A.M. Worship

(Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sunday)

9:10 A.M. Sunday school

& Bible Study

SCHUBERT

(Summer Schedule)

9:15 A.M. Sunday school & Adult

Bible Study combined

10:00 A.M. Worship with

(Holy Communion)

JULY AT A GLANCE

July 1 Wedding 2 pm

July 2 Tynes Baptism,

Set up for Rummage sale

following worship.

July 4 Independence Day

July 8 Babbtown VBS

July 9 Voter’s meeting following

worship (Schubert),

Babbtown Voters 6 pm

July 13, 14, 15

Rummage Sale

July 14 Rehearsal 5 pm

July15 Wedding 2 pm

July16 Stringtown 150 Anniversary

2 pm

July22 Habitat for Humanity

July30 Reed Organ Concert 2 pm

Dear Friends and Members of St. John’s Congregations, Brothers and

Sisters in Christ Fellow Redeemed,

This last Sunday I had the bitter-sweet privilege of participating

in the Retirement tribute of Pastor Peter and Jan Kurowski. They have

been quite a positive influence in our circuit since 1994. Now as I was

preparing for my part in the afternoon program, I was doing a little

reading about Dr. Seuss. (Those of you who know Pastor Pete, know

that because of his use of rhyme, he refers to himself as the Dr. Seuss of

the Missouri Synod.) After reading about the life of Dr. Seuss—(the

similarities do not go much deeper than the rhyme.) I found a couple of

quotes from Dr. Seuss that I like.

One that I used goes like this: “Don’t cry because it’s over,

smile because it happened!’

This is applicable—not only at a retirement but in many of life’s

situations. I have seen little children eat an ice cream cone and cry

when it is gone because they want more. Why cry because we want

more—rather smile because we got some?

As we view our life from a Godly perspective, we know that

God works through all things to the good of those who love Him and

are called according to His purpose.

I guess we could than smile even when bad things happen—

because God means it for good to us. God’s word tells us to “Rejoice

always, give thanks in all circumstances.” Seems to me we should be

doing a lot of smiling—Spiritual smiles—we are at peace with God

through Jesus Christ!

P.S. Dr. Seuss gets this one right.

In Christ Love,

Pastor

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.stjohnslutheranjc.com/


RUMMAGE SALE:

The St. John’s

RUMMAGE SALE will be

July 13-14-15. Gather tools,

kitchen items, home

furnishings, clothing, plants,

etc. and bring them to church

on or after July 2, but NO

LATER than Tuesday, July

11. If you can put shirts,

blouses, and dresses on

hangers it would be helpful.

However, we do not need

extra hangers, and we have

plenty of plastic bags. Thank

you!

We need your help

after church on Sunday, July

2, to set up tables, and for the

two weeks afterward to lay

things out. We also need help

on the days of the sale,

especially on Thursday.

Sale hours will be,

Thursday 7 AM-6 PM, Friday

7 AM-6 PM, and Saturday 8

AM-Noon.

You can help for a few

hours or for a few days. It’s a

lot of fun! Please see Linda

Kemmer (573-897-0084) or

Mary Vida (573-635-8290) for

additional information or to

volunteer.

Use the Lisle Town cross over when coming from the West.

When going home to the East-go to Militia Drive for access to

Hwy 50 E.

Thanks for your patience with the bridge work and road

construction. Please help guests with directions as we host various

events.

Thank You


St John’s Lutheran

Church at

Stringtown is

celebrating their

150th anniversary.

On Sunday, July

16th they will be

holding a special

Anniversary Day.

A special worship

service is planned

for 2:00 P.M.

You are invited to

celebrate with

them. For more

information call

Pastor Jacob

Mueller,

573-782-3191.

AUGUST 6TH AT SCHUBERT

Seminarian, Miguel Barcelos will preach and

we will have a Special Fellowship meal.

Meat will be provided-bring side dishes.

We want to introduce and get to know all of

our newer families. So we want everyone to

attend. Guests are welcome.

Plan now to attend.

AUGUST 21ST IS THE ECLIPSE

COME AND JOIN US FOR AN ECLIPSE

LUNCH ON THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT

OF THE CHURCH.

INVITE YOUR OFFICE FRIENDS AND

COMMUNITY.

WE WILL WATCH THE ECLIPSE

TOGETHER.

A HOTDOG LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS.


Greetings in the name of Jesus, who gives us true freedom, As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in this country this month, we should never forget the true freedom we have in Christ Jesus who freed us

from the tyranny of sin. Because of that freedom, we can make good choices about the lives that God has created, redeemed and called into a

relationship with himself. Every life is precious because of what Jesus has done for us.

It is also good to celebrate the accomplishments of young people who are willing to make a stand for life. Two students from Good Shepherd

Lutheran School, Joshua Thieme and Mila Bales submitted entries in the Lutherans For Life essay contest and were recently recognized for their

efforts. It is so encouraging to know that young people know the value of every human life and want to share that message with others. Lutherans For

Life sponsors the essay contest every year, so please encourage young people you know to enter. There are numerous prizes for those who advance to

the state and national levels, but the main prize is knowing one is honoring God’s gift of life. The state winner in the junior high category this year is

Ellie Nixon from Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Charles. Her essay is entitled “God’s Plan for Life”. The senior high state winner is Abigail

Wagner from Hope Lutheran Church, High Ridge. Her essay is entitled, “Hope for Life”. Congratulations and thank you to both these young ladies

and everyone who entered the Life contest! You will make a difference in the cultural battle between life and death.

Another group of people who make a difference by saving lives and protecting futures are the folks who work in pregnancy centers in Missouri and

across the nation. One such clinic is My Life Clinic in Columbia, MO. My Life Clinic is a part of Life Network of Central Missouri. Their staff and

volunteers are on the front lines in the battle for life. Life Network is entirely supported by the generous giving of private individuals, businesses and

churches as a 501 (c) 3 public charity. All contributions made to Life Network are tax deductible. The 2017 budget is structured to raise a net income

in order to protect the financial integrity of the organization and accomplish future goals.

My Life Clinic exists to provide professional, confidential pregnancy medical services, support, and education at no cost. My Life Clinic is the only

free provider for pregnancy testing and ultrasounds in Central Missouri. My Life Clinic provides the following medical services: pregnancy testing

and verification, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, medical consultations, medical and community referrals, pregnancy options education, Medicaid

health insurance information, and STI screening/education. My Life Clinic provides the following areas of support: ‘ready for life’ parenting class,

post abortion recovery group, breastfeeding education, postpartum health, community referrals, preparation for a new baby, infant safety, child

development, family dynamics, delivery options, newborn care, boutique incentive program and Bible study.

In 2016 92% of clients chose an alternative to abortion; there were 251 free pregnancy tests administered, 119 free ultrasounds preformed and 122

hours of mentoring/education. There were 85 emergency needs assisted, 70% of pregnancy tests were positive, 1273 total client services at no charge

and an average of 39 visits per month. In the past 10 years more than 3000 free pregnancy tests given, more than 2000 free ultrasounds performed

and more than 5000 hours of free parenting education offered.

My Life Clinic is constantly at work addressing community red flags such as children in single parent families, domestic abuse, access to health care,

low infant birth weight, births to teens ages 15-17, childhood nutrition, child abuse and neglect and communicable diseases. The clinic can be

reached through lifenetworkfriends.com or mylifeclinic.org or by calling 573-874-3561. Their address is 802 N Providence Road, Columbia 65203.

If you know someone who may need their services, don’t hesitate to contact them.

Won’t you partner with My Life Clinic to make a difference in the cultural battle between life and death by praying, donating financially, donating

diapers or volunteering? The generous help of many volunteers makes the ministry flourish. There were 633 volunteer hours given to My Life Clinic

in 2016. Won’t you consider how you can help to save a life today?

Thank you to all who contributed to Missouri’s largest diaper shower between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Even such small gestures can make a

difference between life and death. Every donor is a partner is the ministry of My Life Clinic. The fruit of the ministry of My Life Clinic is evident:

unborn lives headed toward death are restored to life; women and men in unplanned pregnancies are restored to God’s plan; lives devastated by

abortion are restored to grace; and families in despair are restored to hope! God is blessing this incredible ministry that ‘saves lives and protects

futures’ in Central MO. Every unborn child is precious, treasured, and deserves the chance at life!

“Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:4

What is God calling you do to?

In Christ, who creates, redeems and calls each person into a personal relationship with Himself, and thus gives value to every human being,

Sylvia Glenn

Feel free to call me (573-592-7866) for information or concerns about life issues. For those who have had an abortion, there is a word of hope! "He

heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3). For confidential post-abortion referral, counsel, and reconciliation call WORD

of HOPE, toll-free 888-217-8679 or 630-990-0909, email [email protected], or visit www.word-of-hope.org


http://www.word-of-hope.org/


Invite friends!

Bring neighbors

and family!

We want all

members to

participate and

help make

visitors feel

welcomed and

assisted in any

way as we show

hospitality to all.

Free will offering

will be taken,

after expenses we

will give

proceeds toward

the Portuguese

Mission

(Miguel’s

Seminary

training).

*Check with Pastor—he is cleaning and repairing.

*Check with Kathleen Stroup—she is organizing the food and serving.

*Russ Titus is Head Usher—check with him to help.


LADIES AID

Due to the fact that we canceled our June

meeting our next meeting will be in September.

Dianna Schubert is recuperating from open heart

surgery. Please keep her in your prayers. She is

home and will be going through a lot of rehabilitation.

Also remember Dennis Rabold, Judy Yeary and

Joyce Jarvis after knee replacement this past month.

VOTERS MEETING

Semi-annual Voters meeting will be held on

Sunday evening, July 9th at 6 P.M. We encourage all

members to attend if possible. We will be discussing

activities for the rest of the year. Bring a snack to

share.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

VBS will be held on Saturday, July 8th from 9

A.M. to 3 P.M.

Posters have been sent out. If you know of

children who like to attend let us know so we can

have materials and if you can help any way let us

know.

CALENDER OF EVENTS

FOR JULY, 2017

July 8, Vacation Bible School

July 9, St. Cecilia Picnic-Meta

July 30, Reed Organ Concert at

Schubert

Babbtown news

CLEANING FOR

PARISH HOUSE

JULY, 2017

Arnold and Theresa

Mueller

BAPTISM

BIRTHDAY

JULY, 2017

July 26, Steven Clark

July 30, Skye Schubert


Usher Schedule

July 2 Russ Titus

Andy Beach

Silas Luetkemeyer

Gary Lofton

July 9 Russ Titus

Darren Willson

Eric Lofton

Dale Schmutzler

July16 Russ Titus

Mike Forbis

Dave Mueller

Dale Ludwig

July23 Russ Titus

Kevin Lohraff

Berry Wiggins

Sherri Russell

July30 Russ Titus

Andy Beach

Ross Schmutzler

Dale Schmutzler

July 2 George Payne

July10 David Gibson

July17 Richard Dippold

July18 Mary Vida

July21 Russell Titus

July24 Allan Forbis

July25 Rose Schroeder

July26 Isaiah Barg

Communion Assistant

July 2 Allan Forbis

Russ Mueller

July 9 Gene Walkenhorst

Mark Russell

July16 Gary Stroup

Allan Forbis

July23 Jim Forbis

Russ Mueller

July30 Gene Walkenhorst

Mark Russell

Acolyte & Offering

July 2 Connor Henderson

Graham Boeckmann

July 9 Lars Marion

Landon Marion

July16 Ellen Boeckmann

Matthew Kollmeyer

July23 Cale Willson

Ava Willson

July30 Marshall Gibson

Haley Titus

GREETERS LIST

JULY 2

Allan Forbis

Linda Brenner

JULY 9

Bob Nienhueser

Kathleen Stroup

JULY 16

Mary Vida

Linda Brenner

JULY 23

Allan Forbis

Kathleen Stroup

JULY 30

Allan Forbis

Linda Brenner

JULY, 2017

CLEANING

CHURCH

Dale Schmutzler

Ronda Williams

ALTAR GUILD

Linda Brenner

Martha Kleindienst

AUGUST, 2017

Newsletter Items

are

Due JULY 23, 2017 Newsletter items may be

placed in either Pastor’s or

Jan’s mailbox.

OR they may be e-mailed

to Pastor Scheperle—

[email protected]

Any announcement:

weddings, birthdays,

anniversaries, personal

notes, pictures or church

related business are

welcome.


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