Archive for February 2019
Back to School in Guatemala
By Paula Bohland Executive Director, GRACES On Jan. 10, the students attending Escuela Integrada started a new school year. We want to assist the children in having a great experience as they take on another year of learning. I received a text from a child’s sponsor this week excitedly asking if Escuela Integrada sends a…
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Sisters and Brothers, My sweet girl has reached the age that she is afraid of things. In the last couple of months, every dark corner and loud noise is a bear. At first, I thought she wanted some attention or a reason to cuddle up until I looked at her face. Just as she was…
Read MoreLiz Harry Makes Christmas Ornaments for Guatemala
By Susan Shinn Turner You might have met Liz Harry at the 9:27 service, listening to her great-nephew, Archie Dees, play guitar as a member of the worship team. Or you might have met her at a recent GIFT women’s gathering, or in Gary Freeze’s Sunday school class. Since moving to Salisbury in May 2017…
Read MoreLive Video Stream of 11 am Worship Now Available
By Angel Owens In December and January, St. John’s introduced the “Watch Live” option on Sunday mornings. St. John’s website previously included the option to “Listen Live,” but now you can watch the entire 11 am service online as it happens. Some of you were able to enjoy the Men’s Chorus Concert live as well.…
Read MoreDavid Hord Reminds Us to Care for Our Heart Health
By Susan Shinn Turner David Hord sang with the Chancel Choir on Dec. 30, then with the Men’s Chorus concert on Jan. 6. In between, he had a mild heart attack. About 2 pm after church on Dec. 30, David says he started to feel uncomfortable, with some pressure in his chest. “I felt a…
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