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All Our Welcome – Youth Sunday
On April 19, some two dozen of our high school youth members led Youth Sunday. Their theme: All Are Welcome. Youth were required to attend the 11 am worship service, according to Alex Becker, minister for youth, but could choose whether also to attend the 8:30 or 9 am services. Coincidentally, the 8:30 service was…
Read MoreMilestone – The Lord’s Prayer
Our first-graders gathered April 21 for the Lord’s Prayer Milestone. They explored the prayer we say in church each Sunday, and they made hexagon-shaped pillows to help them remember its different components. Here are some comments from parents. Debbie Carter, mom to Dylan: “We thought it was great! Dylan was very excited about the pillow.…
Read MoreIt’s the BIGGEST VBS ever!
If you had just one word to describe this summer’s Vacation Bible School program, it would be BIG. Really big. OK, that’s two words. But thanks to the opening of our new building, St. John’s will be able to double the capacity for Vacation Bible School – welcoming some 250 children. The first big event…
Read MoreMen’s Chorus Concert with Benefit Community Care Clinic
The St. John’s Lutheran Church Men’s Chorus will present its 20th annual Spring Concert, “A Jubilant Song!” at 4 pm Sunday, May 3, in the Sanctuary. The group is directed by Rosemary C. Kinard, associate parish musician. Accompanist is Janie R. Rollins. Instrumentalists will include Michelle Trivette, saxophone; Emily McNeil, flute; Gary Hastings, trumpet; Daniel…
Read MoreMilestone – My Pot of Gold
Second-graders explored the kind of givers God calls us to be in the Milestone, My Pot of Gold, on March 15. “As a parent, I really appreciated how it redirected my kids how to look at money,” says Stephanie Mesimer, mom to Landon and Luke. The group learned about the share-save-spend model, and parents and…
Read MoreWorship Space March Milestone
Three of our 4-year-olds, Bell Brady, Addison Connell and Jillian Towns, took place in a Worship Space March milestone on Jan. 4. The girls got to check out each of the three worship spaces, and what makes each one special. “It was wonderful,” said Heather Brady, Bell’s mom. “She loved it! I wasn’t sure what…
Read MoreMiracle of the Light
Nine of our sixth-grade girls and friends learned about acolyting during the Miracle of the Light milestone on Jan. 9. “For Lillie, it was meaningful that they tied in the question of ‘Why light in worship?’ and what it means to acolyting,” said Kathy Rusher. “She now understands the importance of light inside and outside…
Read MoreScholarship challenge continues as Guatemala
The school year is about to begin in Guatemala. In Guatemala, if your family can’t pay for your education, you do not go to school. This issue severely affects children living in poverty and impacts the generational issues of illiteracy, unemployment and poverty in that country. There are many children who have applied to attend…
Read More2 St. John’s groups meet in Holy Land
Not one but two groups with St. John’s ties toured the Holy Land in January. The two groups met for a time of fellowship on Jan. 10 at the Angel Hotel in Bethlehem, then worshipped together on Jan. 11 at Christmas Lutheran Church. Christmas Lutheran Church and its pastor, Dr. Mitri Raheb, are among St.…
Read MoreOur year of healthy living begins to unfold
Spiritual growth makes us ever more aware of the totality of our lives. We are far more than the frame and canvas of mankind; we are the living embodiment of God. We are the Emanuel of song. We are truly the spirit of love. We are meant to be where we are and we have…
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