Posts by Angel Owens
Kai Thurow Accepts A New Call
By Susan Shinn Turner During the 2018-2019 school year, some 120 middle-schoolers and high-schoolers were active in the St. John’s youth program. The best attended Sunday night welcomed 49 middle-schoolers…
Read MoreMedical Equipment: Your Health Care Ministry Team has the Tools, and We’re Here to HELP!
By Gerrie Blackwelder If you are sick or in need, you’ve got a friend. And that friend has walkers and canes, but more importantly a motorized wheelchair with a car…
Read MoreGuatemala: How important is the zoo anyway?
By Paula Bohland What are your best memories of school? Mine are of my class going on field trips to the zoo and museums. It was fun to get away…
Read MoreTessa Brown to Spend Year in Belgium as Part of the Rotary International Exchange Program
By Angel Owens Soon after Tessa Brown graduates from Salisbury High this June, she’ll embark on an entirely different kind of educational journey: in Belgium. This past winter, Tessa learned…
Read MoreSt. John’s Awards $26,700 in Scholarships
On June 2, St. John’s awarded scholarships to 27 students totaling $26,700. The scholarships are the result of generous gifts from members who want to encourage and support students in…
Read MoreBethanie Stauffer Accepted into Volunteer Summer Program
By Susan Shinn Turner It’s not unusual for college students to travel to far-flung locations for summer experiences. But in June, Bethanie Stauffer leaves for a trip that’s a bit…
Read MoreNorth Rowan High School Names Three Valedictorians: And they’re all St. John’s Youth!
By Susan Shinn Turner When graduation ceremonies take place May 25 at North Rowan High School, there will be three valedictorians — and all three are members of St. John’s…
Read MoreGet ready for a ‘Wild and Amazing’ VBS!
Wherever you lead me, I’m gonna follow I’m trusting you, God, you are good! Life will get crazy, wild and amazing, I’m trusting you, God, you are good! By Susan…
Read MoreDebbie Martin to be Commissioned as a Certified Lay Preacher, Sunday, May 26
By Susan Shinn Turner Debbie Martin always wondered why her husband, after preaching for decades, still labored over wrapping up his sermons every Saturday night, polishing and practicing. Now she…
Read MoreChristian Terry Publishes Book on Homelessness
By Susan Shinn Turner Christian Terry’s motive for writing a book was simple: He saw a problem and he wanted to fix it. The problem is homelessness, and he and…
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