Faith+Life
Remembering Pastor Doug Fritz
1927-2020 The Rev. Douglas Fritz, D.D., of Savannah, Ga., died July 28, 2020, at the age of 93. Pastor Fritz served St. John’s from Dec. 1, 1963 to Oct. 13,…
Read MoreThe Journey of Friendship: Through the Mountains and Valleys
By Stacey Shafer When you see and feel Jesus at work it’s a time to rejoice and be thankful. That’s exactly what I am feeling right now as my sweet…
Read MoreSt. John’s awards $26,256 in scholarships
St. John’s awarded scholarships to 34 students totaling $26,256. The scholarships are the result of generous gifts from members who want to encourage and support students in their post-secondary education.…
Read MoreA New St. John’s Podcast Premiered June 1
St. John’s podcasts are now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Listen to St. John’s sermons on the sermon channel, updated weekly. You’ll also discover a new…
Read MorePastor Rhodes Earns Doctorate in Ministry
By Susan Shinn Turner Congratulations to Pastor Rhodes Woolly, who completed a doctorate in ministry this spring from Emory University. This year, he and Krista are also celebrating 25 years…
Read More“Be of Good Courage”: Sophie is Reunited with Her Mommy for Her Mommy’s Wedding
By Stacey Shafer After the virus interrupted everyone’s life, Michele Johnson and her parents Richard and Delores Imblum made a decision that it would be best for Sophie to “move”…
Read MoreA Plan to Reenter Public Worship: Phased Plan Begins with 9:27 on June 28
By Pastor Rhodes Woolly As the Covid-19 pandemic makes its way into summer, Americans are trying to discern best practices for returning to work, play, and, yes, worship. We’d like…
Read MoreA Time for Everything
Everyone is waiting for this tribulation to end in peace. All eyes are looking towards heaven, seeking help from the Lord the Creator of the universe, the majestic ruler of…
Read MoreNorman Sloop Recounts Memories of the Polio Epidemic
By Susan Shinn Turner Ask Dr. Norman Sloop how he’s doing during the COVID-19 quarantine and he’s got two words: “Bored stiff!” That’s not exactly true. He’s using his free…
Read MoreTrinity Oaks Staying Safe and in Good Spirits
By Susan Shinn Turner For weeks now, Bill Johnson and the staff of Trinity Oaks Retirement Community have been working to keep residents safe from the spread of coronavirus. As…
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