Archive for March 2018
St. John’s Health Care Ministry: Volunteers Needed to Organize New Medical Equipment
By Gerrie Blackwelder I recently served as Reader of I Samuel 3 at the 11 am sanctuary worship service and had the honor to hear God call one of his servants to do his work. In Samuel’s story, the Lord called out to the boy while the household was asleep and, after a couple of…
Read MoreYouth Auction is March 24: This year’s goal is $18,000
By Susan Shinn Turner This is not Kai Thurow’s first rodeo. Before he became St. John’s youth minister, Kai led two trips to the National Lutheran Youth Gathering. From June 26 to July 2, he’ll lead 35 youth and five fellow chaperones to Houston. Each year, the Texas city hosts the world’s largest rodeo —…
Read MoreDavis Brown in Concert: An afternoon of original Contemporary Christian Music, March 17, 3 pm
By Susan Shinn Turner Last fall, Davis Brown debuted his Symphony No. 1 with the Salisbury Symphony in a concert at St. John’s. This month, Davis — who’s been a composer for more than 40 years — will present a concert of original contemporary Christian music. The free event will take place in the Faith…
Read MoreJoin a LifeGroup at St. John’s: GroupLink is March 11 at 6:30 pm
By Susan Shinn Turner Are you ready to dig deeper into relationships at St. John’s, draw closer to Christ, and serve the community? Consider joining a LifeGroup. A GroupLink event to match small group participants is slated for Sunday, March 11, from 6:30 to 8 pm in Peeler Hall. Participants will be brought together in…
Read MoreMusic & Meditation
You are cordially invited to Music and Meditation during the lunch hour on three consecutive Mondays during this Lenten Season. They will be held in the beautiful St. John’s Chapel at on Mondays, March 5, 12, and 19 from 12:15-12:45 pm. The services will include prayer, meditation, and special music by Stephen Stringer, piano (March…
Read MoreBethlehem: Ministry among Palestinians
By Michael Connor Promoting awareness of the Israel Palestine conflict and the corresponding impact on life were the major themes of 2017. A spring Senior Season class presented factors contributing to and fueling the conflict. A fall Senior Seasons Academy class covered life in Palestine for vulnerable populations based on my experience on a…
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