The Light of St. John’s November, 2017

“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” — Psalm 85:6

Five hundred years ago Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the church door in

Wittenberg, Germany, and set in motion a movement that forever changed the

Christian Church. Though many other factors joined to launch the Protestant Refor-

mation, God used a revival in Luther’s heart to start a revival of Christianity in his

time.

Psalm 85 calls for a revival that begins with the Holy Spirit working in our hearts

that brings a refreshing return to God with passion and zeal. Revival is not a ran-

dom burst of energy and emotion, but rather is based on God’s eternal truth found in

the Bible. For Luther and other Reformers of the 16th century, the revival that came

to be called the Protestant Reformation was based on five enduring principles.

True Christian faith is based on Scripture alone, on salvation in Christ alone, by

grace alone and through faith alone—and all of this is for glory to God alone.

These five points summarize the key principles of the Reformation and live on to-

day in the Creeds and Confessions which we use in worship each week.

Luther believed that the Church would always be in need of reform. Heresies have a

way of creeping into our Christian theology in every time and age as people start to

add doctrines that God’s word doesn’t teach, or people begin to ignore whole parts

of God’s word with which they disagree. Unfortunately, many Christians today are

influenced more by what the world says rather than what God’s word says. And this

world view, when allowed to exist in the church or even worse preached from the

pulpit, undermines God’s eternal word. This is why it is so important that each per

son be grounded in Scripture and be able to fully articulate what God’s word

teaches regarding repentance from sin and salvation by grace.

Are these five lasting principles at work in our lives? As we ponder these teachings

that were rediscovered long ago, may their truth work in our hearts to strengthen

and revive us, making us agents of revival wherever God has placed us. Let us

equip ourselves to be knowledgeable proclaimers and defenders of biblical truth, let

us speak the truth in love to those who need to hear it, and may we be eager to

spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world and thereby spark a new reformation

of the church and culture.

Blessings,

Pastor Terry

Serving In November

Kitchen: Debbie Schumacher

Altar: Debbie Schumacher

Ushers: Alyssa Melson(Council)

Larry and Shannon Maresh

5th

Ashley Telschow

12th

Lynda and Ken Kubiak

19th

Larry and Shannon Maresh

(Anniversary)

26th

Flowers

Please pray for our soldiers, the shut-in, the lonely, those in need of healing: Larry Maresh, Carol Brinkman,

Dennis Hejtmancik, Adele Zboril, Frank and Mary Roberts, Daniel Perry, MaeDel Cowan, Jake Cedidla, Rixton Mantey, Shelia Bartek, Pat Parlet, Mark Broesche, Fontaine Wilhelm, Joel Pertl, J.D. Lambrecht, Kim and David Harden, Bob Hardin, Martha O’Roark, Jeannie Bradshaw, Sophie Pampell, Lisa Emberton, Eldie and Theresa Koehler, David Dawson, Lou Francis Mohon, Sharon Beseda, Barbara Sablatura, Robert Collins, Daniel Perry, Jeff Krueger, Hattie Christensen, John Pruett, Patricia Tarnowski, J. W. Zalmanek, Jack Stifflemire, Jacob Moline, Robert Collins and the family of Raymond Robert Neumann.

Sympathy is extended to the

Family of

Raymond Neumann

on the loss their loved one

Mr. Raymond Robert Neumann, age

91, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 in

Bryan, Texas. Funeral Service will be Wednesday,

September 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran

Church in Marlin with Reverend Kurt Rutz

officiating, Interment to follow in Hillcrest

Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5-7

p.m. Tuesday, September 26, at Adams Funeral

Home in Marlin.

Raymond was born November 18, 1925 to Robert

Emil and Clara (Drews) Neumann in Otto, Texas.

He served in the Army during World War II from

June 16, 1944 to June 17, 1946. Raymond was

Private First Class Company "A" 1st Staging Area

Battalion. He fought in the battle of the Bulge and

received EAME Campaign Ribbon with 1 Bronze

Star Good Conduct Medal. Bronze Star Medal GO

16 Headquarter 3rd Armed Division Feb. 1, 1945

Victory Ribbon and 2 Overseas Service Bars.

Raymond was a resident of Caldwell and former

resident of Marlin. He married the love of his life,

Helen Jean (Kroll) on October 11, 1952, and was

married 50 wonderful years of marriage. She pre-

ceded him in death on August 4, 2003. He later

married, Dareatha (Cohn) on August 24, 2006. He

retired as a rancher. Raymond was preceded in

death by, parents; daughter, Debbie Mulsow;

brothers, Falten, Harry, Theo, Edgar Neumann

and L. D. Neumann; sisters, Freida Kunkel and

Erna Feldman; step-daughter, Debbie Hagan.

Raymond leaves behind to cherish his memories,

wife, Dareatha Neumann of Caldwell, Texas;

daughter, Dinah Schneider and husband, Stephen

of Reagan; son-in-law, Dwain Mulsow; grand-

sons, Brad Mulsow and wife, Erika, Anthony

Schneider and wife, Gabriella, and Clinton

Schneider and wife, Roslyn; granddaughters,

Stacy Schneider, Christy Geldert and husband,

Gabe, and Tanya Schneider; sister, Florene

Pankonien; step-sons, Jimmy Tull and John

Tull;step-daughters, Patsy Wilson and Tina

Vavra; numerous nieces and nephews, grandchil-

dren, great-grandchildren, extended family and a

host of friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hos-

pice Brazos Valley 1600 Joseph Dr. Bryan, Texas

77802 or Grace Lutheran Church of Marlin..

We rejoice in the blessing

that the Cedidla family

received this week, as they

were able to hear the

sweetest cry and laughter that they ever

heard. This has been a long time com-

ing. On October 25th, Jake got to put on

a passy Muir valve so that his sweet

sounds can be heard. He tolerated it like

a champ. He is getting so close to

losing the trach completely. Thanks to

God for this wonderful blessing.

Given In Memory of

Walter Schumacher by:

Donnie and Beverly Blinka

Chester and Margaret Hays

Barbara Smith

LW and Carol Brinkman

Katherine Korth

Garnett and Mary Gerdes

Doug and Sandy Spacek

Julie and Charlie Eubanks

John and Linda Dalchau

Jerry and Lillian Beasley

Darlene Wendland

Rick and Pat Linnstaedter

Mildred Miman

Larry and Shannon Maresh

Given In Memory of

Vivian Schumacher by:

Larry and Shannon Maresh Chester and Margaret Hays

Given In Memory of

Mavis Suehs by:

Joe and Martha Jo Pearce Larry and Shannon Maresh

RJ and Barbara Smith

Curtis and Kathy Cannon

Donnie and Betty Suehs

Clint and Majorie Opperman

Glenn and Amelia Wearden

Marvin and Loretta Laffere

Donnie and Beverly Blinka

MEMORIALS GIVEN TO

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

DEANVILLE, TEXAS

Given In Memory of

Jodie Matus by:

Donnie and Beverly Blinka

Given In Memory of

Melodie Jones by:

Donnie and Beverly Blinka

Given In Memory of

St John’s Lutheran Church Members

by:

Mae Del Cowan

Martin Luther chose All Saints Eve (October 31) to send his Ninety Five Theses to the Archbishop and even after the Reformation,

both Lutheran and Anglican traditions retained the celebration of All Saints Day(November 1) as a time to honor those who had been faithful. Since most years November 1st falls on a weekday the Sunday following November 1st is celebrated as All Saints Sunday On All Saints Sunday, November 5th, St. John’s Lutheran will honor those who have gone on before us this past year.

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18th, 6:00 PM. St. John’s Ladies Group has started the planning process to sponsor an Advent Extravaganza. It is a chance to spend a delightful evening viewing beautiful theme-decorated tables, enjoy good food and fellowship and prepare your heart for the coming season. The committee is recruiting hostesses for this event. Hostess re-sponsibilities are: Decorate a table with a theme that will tie into the Advent or Christ-mas season Invite family and friends to sit at your table Provide 1 dozen sandwiches and 1 dessert Provide 1 door prize for guests at your table Optional – provide a small party favor for your table guests Share the story of your table theme that night with everyone There are no fees or charges to either the hostess or guests. Most of-ten there are two people who go together as hostess and work to-gether to create the theme and decorations. Contact one of the following to sign up as a hostess: Debby Schumacher, 535-4205 Joyce Krenek, 567-4222 Marsha Kocurek, 979-277-5026 Lynda Leo, 535-4819

St. John's Lutheran Church will be hosting Trunk or Treat at the Deanville Fire Station on October 31st from 6 pm to 8 pm this year. We will have tables set up outside for volunteers to decorate as their "trunk" to hand out goodies for the kids.

Please let us know if you would be interested in having a table.

Come out for a great time!

Annual St. John’s Hayride Saturday, November 3rd

5:00 p.m. Meal/Supper

6:00 pm Home of Frank and Shirley Kristof

HARVEST SERVICE AND MEAL

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS AT 2:00 A.M. ON

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

Thank You! The Deanville Volunteer Fire Department would like to give a huge “Thank You” to EVERYONE for making our fundraiser once again a great success. This is truly a great community! Again, thank you everyone who participated in any way.

Youth Group

6:30 pm