Faith+Life
The 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 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 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…
Read More“Be Courageous and Fear Not”
“Be Courageous and Fear not, for I am with you …” O Lord. The God of Heaven and Earth … the God of love and peace and all that is…
Read MoreSunday Visits: The Lamperts and the Youngs
By Colleen Young Every Sunday, our boys, my husband, and I anxiously await our weekly visit with Mack and Meetta Lampert. Our connection with the Lamperts blossomed over the years.…
Read MoreSandy and Stan Jordan Build Neighborhood Easter Cross
By Sandy Jordan Last Friday, a friend of mine mentioned that her husband was making a cross to put in their yard so that neighbors could decorate it for Easter. I…
Read MoreStewardship: An Invitation to Care for All of God’s Creation
By Michael DeNise When you hear the word stewardship, what words and phrases come to mind? For many, it is money, giving, the annual campaign, and Consecration Sunday. In the…
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