Global Ministry
Liz Harry Makes Christmas Ornaments for Guatemala
By Susan Shinn Turner You might have met Liz Harry at the 9:27 service, listening to her great-nephew, Archie Dees, play guitar as a member of the worship team. Or you might have met her at a recent GIFT women’s gathering, or in Gary Freeze’s Sunday school class. Since moving to Salisbury in May 2017…
Read MoreBethlehem Prayer Service
By Susan Shinn Turner Once again in December, St. John’s will host the live simulcast between Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. St. John’s welcomes all in the community to join in this annual worship service at 9:30 am Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Faith Center. Prayers, readings and…
Read MoreJoin Us for Fiesta Guatemala
By Paula Bohland This is Anita. She lives in a family that really struggles to survive. In fact, last week while I was in Guatemala I saw her mom in the city dump foraging for items to resell and food to feed her children. Thankfully, Anita is sponsored by a wonderful family at St. John’s…
Read MoreSt. John’s College Students Head to Guatemala
By Paula Bohland Seven college students are traveling to Guatemala May 20-26, to assist the children and families of Escuela Integrada. St. John’s college students include Carter Woolly, Caroline Plyler, Juliana Anderson, and Katheryn Rusher, who will be joined by college students from Bethel Lutheran Church in Virginia. This mission trip was designed and requested by…
Read MoreConsider Giving a Kid Your Lunch
By Paula Bohland The children who attend La Escuela Integrada are hungry. They live in impoverished homes where food is often scarce or not even available. It is hard to learn when you are hungry. A child with an undernourished brain is more likely to be lethargic and cannot easily process information. They may become…
Read MoreBethlehem: Ministry among Palestinians
By Michael Connor Promoting awareness of the Israel Palestine conflict and the corresponding impact on life were the major themes of 2017. A spring Senior Season class presented factors contributing to and fueling the conflict. A fall Senior Seasons Academy class covered life in Palestine for vulnerable populations based on my experience on a…
Read MoreSouth Sudan: New life for Dua Monyluak
By Karen Puckett During 2017, our ministry in South Sudan experienced several milestones. Dau Monyluak, who St. Johns’ Endowment Fund sponsored, completed a college degree and is now planning to teach at one of our South Sudan-based schools in Ruweng State. Our project managing partner, Mothering Across Continents, has been approved to provide teacher training…
Read MoreGuatemala: 100% Graduation Rate at la Escuela Integrada
By Paula Bohland In November, supporters from around the country gathered in Guatemala to attend the beautiful graduation ceremonies and witness fourteen students graduating from the school. During the gathering school personnel, GRACES staff, and supporters also engaged in evaluating the past year and planned for the next year. In past gatherings, we considered the…
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