Pastor Watt's sermons are now being broadcast on Pirate Christian Radio. Stay tuned for scheduling information.
Also the quality of the broadcast has been greatly improved thanks to suggestions by Craig Donofrio at PCR. It was simple and cheap and the results are fantastic! If you need a good inexpensive microphone check at Musicians Friend. (this one).
Now we use this mic and a free software program called Audacity with noticeable results. We took the opportunity to change the format by adding an intro and trailer and some background music and a new title for the program.
The title "Streams of Living Water" comes from the idea expressed in Psalm 1.
Psalm 1 (ESV)
1 Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
4 The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
The Christian is truly blessed as he/she comes into contact with God's Word, but the Psalm really is an accusation of our sinfulness and the blessed nature of our Savior.
The psalm is a nice description of Christ. The description of the Blessed Man is His alone. We are deserving of punishment. We are the chaff blown in the wind. We are unfaithful in our diligent use of God's Word. We can't even stand to be in worship more than an hour. Not so our Savior Jesus. All the psalm says is true for Him. Jesus is the tree planted by the streams of water. All the He does prospers. He follows God, the Father's, will for his life. Even when that includes suffering the punishment the wicked deserve. Jesus stands innocent in judgement and yet He falls with the punishment meant for the wicked. He perishes in our place. In that knowledge we too are blessed by God's Word.
As far as the new program goes I think it sounds great. Listen here.
Any comments or questions are greatly appreciated! You may comment here on the webpage or send your comments to streams@StJohnsHoward.org.
Labels: Pirate Christian Radio, PodCast, Sermon, Streams of Living Water
Pastor's Sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 27 is online.
Worship This Week
Ushers : Max Schwader, Gary Hueners, John Rentschler, Ron Jacobson Elder:Max Schwader
Greeters: Greg and Cathy Callies Acolyte: Ushers
Announcements
Voter’s Meeting: will follow worship services today:
Adult Bible Classes Resume next Sunday
There will be NO Wednesday bible study this week.
Quote from Lutherans for Life: “There are those who see people with disabilities or those who are desperately ill as people lacking quality of life. We see children who need to be cherished and cared for.” A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
God’s Word about Our Stewardship: Romans 8:28-39: St. Paul concludes this beautiful chapter of Romans with the overwhelming confidence that God loves us and is on our side. He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, will also along with Him graciously give us all good things. With joy, then, we can use the blessings of life, time, money and skills in new and God-pleasing ways.
BIKE-FOR-LIFE Family and followers of the Savior of Jesus Christ. On Saturday September 13th @ 7:00 a.m. Pastor Nour along with other riders will begin the 11th Bike-For-Life to raise funds to stop and end abortion in SD. Any person who is willing and desires to ride with Pastor Nour and friends, please contact him information below. Also, we would love to have your prayers and financial support. You can sponsor a rider by the mile or a one time gift. For more information visit http://afootwasher.com Please make check out and send it to: Lutherans For Life C/O Rev. Nabil S. Nour P. O. Box 158 Armour, SD 57313-0158
Holy Tour with Pastor Nabil Nour. You are invited to join the Holy Land "Nour Tour" The tour leaves from MN on Thursday September the 30th for an 12 day tour. The price is $3250.00 per person. If you are interested please contact Pastor Nour via e-mail. redeemarmour@unitelsd.com nabilsnour@hotmail.com (605)724-2489 (O) (605)724-2722 (H) http://afootwasher.org
This Week at St. John’s
Today: 9:30am—Worship
10:30am—Voter’s Meeting
Wednesday: NO bible class
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Worship Service
10:30am—Adult Bible Class
God’s People at Prayer
Anita Peterson, Cylie Pastian, Jon Albrecht, Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, Pastor Hornig, Flo Bader, Dave Dalton, Lila Hurry,
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for 07-20-2008(pdf), The Tenth Sunday after The Pentecost is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Family and followers of the Savior of Jesus Christ.
On Saturday September 13th @ 7:00 a.m. Pastor Nour along with other riders will begin the 11th Bike-For-Life to raise funds to stop and end abortion in SD.
Any person who is willing and desires to ride with Pastor Nour and friends, please contact him information below. Also, we would love to have your prayers and financial support. You can sponsor rider by the mile or a one time gift.
Please make check out and send it to:
Lutherans For Life
C/O Rev. Nabil S. Nour
P. O. Box 158
Armour, SD 57313-0158
For more information visit http://afoodwasher.com
Labels: Bike-For-Life, Lutherans for Life, Pastor Nour
The Bulletin for 07-20-2008(pdf), The Tenth Sunday after The Pentecost is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Worship This Week
Ushers : Max Schwader, Gary Hueners, John Rentschler, Ron Jacobson
Elder:Max Schwader
Greeters: Pastor and Waunita Watt
Acolyte: Ushers
Announcements
There will be no adult bible class today. Classes will resume in August.
There WILL BE Bible Class at 9am on Wednesday!
The Church Council will meet on July 23 at 7:00pm. Voters meeting will be the following Sunday July 27 following worship.
Open house bridal shower for David Callies & Ashley Neises Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. St. Agatha Fellowship Hall
Thrivent Appreciation Meal will be held on TODAY (July 20th) at the American Legion Hall in Howard from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. Contact Charlene Schmit or Karen Hueners if you have any questions. No RSVP needed.
Welcome to Tim Campbell, area Thrivent Representative.
Stewardship in Romans 8:18-27: St. Paul states that through Christ we have been raised to see life in new and different ways. We set our sights on heavenly things, not just on earthly things. As the renewed children of God we seek the Holy Spirit’s power for our Christian living, using all that we are and have to bring honor and glory to God and rich blessings to others.
Life Quote: "Some see those who have had an abortion as wicked, having committed an unforgivable sin. We see children who need to be cherished and uplifted and given hope." A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
This Week at St. John’s
Today: 9:30am—Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
No Adult Bible Class (Class resumes in August)
11:00am—Thrivent Dinner
7:30pm—Elder’s Meeting
Monday: Pastor’s Day Off
Wednesday: 9:00am—Bible Class, Church Basement
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Divine Service
God’s People at Prayer
In the Armed Forces: Brock West, Chad Genzlinger, Jennings Kuhle, Luke Watt, Trevor Gluhm, Tyler May
Cancer: Anita Peterson, Cylie Pastian, Jon Albrecht, Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, pr Hornig,
Hospitalized: Dave Dalton, Lila Hurry (Home)
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for 07-13-2008(pdf), The Ninth Sunday after The Pentecost is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Worship This Week
Ushers : Max Schwader, Gary Hueners, John Rentschler, Ron Jacobson
Elder:Max Schwader
Greeters: Marvel and Ann Wombacher
Acolyte: Ushers
Readings
Old Testament Isaiah 55:1-5
Epistle Romans 8:12-17
Gospel Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Hymns LSB 901, 586, 632, 684, 577
Announcements
Special Thanks: to President Sattgast for leading our worship and bringing us God’s Word today. Pastor Watt plans to return next Sunday.
There will be no adult bible class today.
There WILL BE Bible Class at 9am on Wednesday!
Life Quote: “Many see the pregnant teen as ‘promiscuous’ or as an abortion client. We see a child who needs to be cherished and supported with advice and direction.” A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Stewardship in Romans 8:12-17: Because of Christ we are children of God and heirs of salvation. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live as children of God and to demonstrate this in our handling of all that God has entrusted to us—such things as life, time, talents and financial resources. As God’s children we strive to use all of life and life’s resources for His purposes.
The Church Council will meet on July 23 at 7:30pm. Voters meeting will be the following Sunday July 27 following worship.
At Camp Okiboji: July 19, 2008 Christian Rock Concert! Camp Okiboji, 1531 Edgewood Drive, Milford, IA. This Christian Rock Concert begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm and will feature the following Bands: Billy Buchanan and Fusebox; Casting Pearls; Remedy Drive; Bythinia; Hoi Polloi; Rock A La Carte - featuring Wendy Gordy; Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the festival. Tickets may be purchased at Camp Okoboji or from one of the Camp personel. For more info http://www.campokoboji.org/ or call (712)337-3325
Open house bridal shower for David Callies & Ashley Neises Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. St. Agatha Fellowship Hall
Thrivent Appreciation Meal will be held on July 20th at the American Legion Hall in Howard from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. Contact Charlene Schmit or Karen Hueners if you have any questions. No RSVP needed.
This Week at St. John’s
Today: 9:30am—Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
No Adult Bible Class
Wednesday: 9:00am—Bible Class, Church Basement
Wed (continued) 10:00am—Worship Service Good Sam
Thursday: 2:30pm—Worship Service Sunrise Terrace
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Divine Service w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Adult Bible Class
God’s People at Prayer
Cancer: Anita Peterson, Cylie Pastian, Jon Albrecht, Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, pr Hornig,
Hospice: Flo Bader,
Hospitalized: Dave Dalton, Lila Hurry
Recovering: pr Watt
Worship Next Week
Worship next week. The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Isa 44:6-8; Rom 8:18-27; Matt 13:24-30; 36-43
Ushers : Max Schwader, Gary Hueners, John Rentschler, Ron Jacobson
Elder:Max Schwader
Greeters: Pastor and Waunita Watt
Acolyte: Ushers
Labels: Announcements
LUTHERAN TALK RADIO. You can listen to Issues, Etc. on-demand at www.issuesetc.org. Issues, Etc. is hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. This week’s topics include: Islam, The Gospel, Religion & the 2008 Election, Evangelical Style, Lutheran Substance, the Purpose Driven Movement and more. Listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org!
Worship This Week
Ushers : Max Schwader, Gary Hueners, John Rentschler, Ron Jacobson
Elder:Gary Hueners
Greeters: Ron and Nancy Jacobson
Acolyte: Ushers
Announcements
Thank You Pastor Uecker! Pastor Uecker from Our Savior, Madison, leads us in worship this morning.
Stewardship in Romans 7:14-25: St. Paul describes the conflict we Christians face each day of our lives. What we want to do we do not do, and what we hate we do. This sinful reality makes our lives as stewards more challenging but, thanks to Jesus, we have the victory over sin and the power of the Holy Spirit to help us do that which is pleasing to God and good for others as well as ourselves.
Life Quote: “The world sees those not yet born as ‘products of conception’ or a source of stem cells. We see children who need to be cherished, defended, and protected.” A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life / www.lutheransforlife.org / 888-364-LIFE
Thrivent Appreciation Meal will be held on July 20th at the American Legion Hall in Howard from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. Contact Charlene Schmit or Karen Hueners if you have any questions. No RSVP needed.
SD Youth Gathering —July 28th -30th: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord who has connected us to himself through the waters of Baptism. R U connected? is the question we ask our youth this year at the youth gathering. You can find the informational letter, registration forms, pre-gathering Bible Studies, on line on the SD.District site. sd.lcms.org, Go to service areas then to Youth services. They are listed as links at the bottom of the SD Youth Gathering article. Note the Medical release form is not to be sent in with the registration. It is to be in the possession of the group counselor. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email. Thanks for you interest in our fantastic kids. Pastor Randy
“Dear Miss Tina” Kid's, would you like to have a question of yours answered on television? Kid's Crossing is a television program aired each Sunday on KDLT-TV at 10AM. One of the program segments is "Letters to Miss Tina." Miss Tina is the church librarian and she answers questions from children. The questions relate to topics that children have about being a Christian. You may send your question to: Miss Tina, Main Street Living, 1400 S. Duluth Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57105
This Week at St. John’s
Today: 9:30am—Worship
Monday: 6:15pm—Evening Guild
Friday: 2:30pm—Worship Service Whispering Winds
Next Sunday: 9:30am—Worship Service w/ Holy Communion
10:30am—Adult Bible Class
God’s People at Prayer
Cancer—Jon Albrecht, Judy Lucht, Maynard Hahn, Anita Peterson, Cylie Pastian, pr Hornig
Recovering—Pastor Watt, Marvel Wombacher
Hospitalized—Lila Hurry, Etheldra Rassmussen
Hospice—Flo Bader
Labels: Announcements
The Bulletin for 07-06-2008(pdf), The Eighth Sunday after The Pentecost is online and available for download.
St. John's uses the Three Year Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book.
Labels: Bulletin
Pastor Watt is still recovering form knee surgery, so there will be no sermon this week. Pastor Warren Uecker is preaching at St. John's and no recording will be made.
May I suggest the following web site for sermons to read / listen.
http://www.afootwasher.org/ - Pastor Nabil S. Nour
http://www.divineshep.org/ - Pastor Randy Sturzenbecher
