Norman Sloop Recounts Memories of the Polio Epidemic
The B-26 Norman carved by hand during WW2. By Susan Shinn Turner Ask Dr. Norman Sloop how he’s doing during the COVID-19 quarantine and he’s got...
Trinity Oaks Staying Safe and in Good Spirits
Bill Johnson and his staff at Trinity Oaks have been making sure the residents are having fun while staying safe. He has delivered wine and snacks...
“Be Courageous and Fear Not”
Mrs. Jihan Nassar “Be Courageous and Fear not, for I am with you ...” O Lord. The God of Heaven and Earth ... the God of...
Rwandan Pastor Receives Theological Studies Grant from the St. John’s Benevolent Foundation
By Susan Shinn Turner Pastor Mulisa Emmanuel has received a grant for theological studies from the St. John’s Benevolent Foundation. Mulisa is pastor of Rukira Lutheran Church in Kigali, Rwanda,...
Helping Others When It’s Hard to Help: Community Agencies Continue to Need Assistance
By Susan Shinn Turner Even though the governor’s stay-at-home order remains, the need for volunteers at Rowan Helping Ministries goes on. “We’re seeing a decline in volunteers,” says Betsy Warner,...
The Luthergarten Tree in Bloom
By Susan Shinn Turner When Pastor Carl Sachtleben and his wife, Ann, visited Wittenberg, Germany last fall, they were sure to check on the tree that St. John’s members...
Youth Auction Rescheduled and Online May 18–22
By Pastor Laura Henrik Our summer mission trips might be cancelled but our heart for reaching out is bigger than ever. Therefore, we are moving our annual Youth Auction to...
The Pastor's Blog
“Pray With Your Legs”
Enjoying a nice Spring day along the Rocky Broad River with Moose. Dear friends, I’ve had a little bit more time to read these days, especially...
Living into a New Normal: Being the church in a time of social distancing
By Pastor Rhodes Woolly The other day a friend said: “This last week has been the longest year of my life.” It feels like that, doesn’t it? It wasn’t long...
