Global Ministry
Supporting Student Growth – Even in a Pandemic St. John’s Local and Global School Partnerships
By Karen Puckett Most people’s lives and routines have changed since the onset of the pandemic. Whether here in the United States, or in far-away places, many have suffered loss…
Read MoreThe Sudan Rowan Dream Continues
By Karen Puckett Sudan Rowan continues to thrive. Conceived at St. John’s thirteen year ago, this nonprofit 501(c)(3) continues to partner with various groups and organizations in order to maintain…
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 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 MoreRwandan 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,…
Read MoreMike and B.J. Connor Spend 3 Months in the Holy Land
By Susan Shinn Turner Mike and B.J. Connor have safely returned from a nearly three-month stay in the Holy Land as volunteers at a pilgrim house in the Old City…
Read MoreGroup of 12 Set Sail on the Journeys of Paul
By Susan Shinn Turner In October, a group of 12 members and friends of St. John’s took a cruise to Greece and Italy, “The Journeys of Paul.” The two-week itinerary…
Read MoreSt. John’s South Sudan Ministry
By Karen Puckett Walk for Wisdom: District-wide effort raises 20% of funds needed for Water Well at South Sudanese School. $2500 of donations for this event came from St. John’s…
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 MoreBack to School in Guatemala
By Paula Bohland Executive Director, GRACES On Jan. 10, the students attending Escuela Integrada started a new school year. We want to assist the children in having a great experience…
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