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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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