Posts by Angel Owens
Roger and Linda Hull: Silent Angels
By Kathy Rusher On Sunday, March 8, St. John’s honored our newest Silent Angels, Linda and Roger Hull, active members of St. John’s. Roger and Linda have been involved in…
Read MoreMike and B.J. Connor Spend 3 Months in the Holy Land
By Susan Shinn Turner Mike and B.J. Connor have safely returned from a nearly three-month stay in the Holy Land as volunteers at a pilgrim house in the Old City…
Read MoreThe Traditions of Holy Week
By Susan Shinn Turner The observance of Holy Week — the re-enactment of events of Jesus’ last week on Earth — traces its roots to the 4th Century. This year,…
Read MoreMs. Pam: Walking into Sunshine at St. John’s CDC
By Barbara Jo Corriher It might be gray and rainy outside, but when you walk into the St. John’s CDC, you are walking into a beautiful, sunny day because Ms.…
Read MoreThe Gathering: How Wednesday Night Meals Began
By Susan Shinn Turner Last month, we told you some of the stories of the St. John’s “cooks in the kitchen.” This month, we asked Georgi Goss to share her…
Read MoreCarolyn Myers Honored for a Lifetime of Tutoring
By Susan Shinn Turner When asked about her recent Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rowan County Literacy Council, Carolyn Myers says, “Oh, that’s old news!” But the retired educator encourages…
Read MoreLooking Back: The Sanctuary’s 1975 Renovation
By Doug Robinson St. John’s Archives Committee From generation to generation, St. John’s has been steadfast in the stewardship of our facilities. After all, much wear and tear can occur…
Read MoreCDC Renovation: Preparing space for our youngest generation
By Barbara Jo Corriher The CDC is 20 years old and continues to be a remarkable and necessary ministry to the next generation of citizens, leaders, and faithful Christians. Here…
Read MoreThings Change: The First Sanctuary Renovation in 1947
By Doug Robinson St. John’s Archives Committee Some things change; some things stay the same. St. John’s is an excellent example of that maxim. For example, members are regularly added…
Read MoreMargy Fink’s Legacy as a Cook of the Kitchen
By Susan Shinn Turner If there was one thing the late Margy Fink was known for, it was her cooking. When her daughter, Cindy, lived in Oxford, she was in…
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