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A Gift with a Story: 12 Stone Art
By Angel Owens We all have love languages– how we best recognize and receive love and how we most naturally share love. Mine is NOT gift giving. I love giving a good gift, especially when it isn’t for a particular occasion. I’m just not particularly good at it. That’s why I love learning and sharing…
Read MoreThe Gift of a Memory: Mr. Bird Feeder
By Angel Owens Pastor Laura wrote a letter for the Eagle’s View last year that talked about how grief comes in waves. For some, the holiday season can be a difficult reminder that life goes on without the ones we have lost. This is my first Christmas without my Nana. I grew up next door…
Read MoreFind Comfort with Bunnies by the Bay
By Angel Owens It’s baby season! Don’t believe me? This is the second autumn in a row that I am anticipating the arrival of more than one sweet little one. Last year, I made sure to browse Seasons Gifts for baby shower and Christmas gifts. This year, I get to do the same. My brother…
Read MoreThe Other Side of the Wall Book Discussion: Led by Pastor Munther Isaac, Jan. 25– Feb. 15, 12pm via zoom
By Mike Connor When faced with life challenges, how do we embrace suffering? What does it mean to hope when there is “no end in sight”? How does God’s covenant to Abraham relate to today’s world? If you’re interested in these questions and/or learning more about marginalized life in the West Bank, we invite you…
Read MoreRemembering 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, 1974, a tumultuous time in the life of the country. “Dad began at St. John’s the Sunday after Kennedy was assassinated,” remembers Robert, the oldest…
Read MoreEven When Steeples Are Falling
by Rob Durocher A little over a year ago on April 19, 2019 the world was stunned to hear that the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris was literally burning down. While this tragedy was unfolding there were many people lining the streets singing together. Many of them were singing a beautiful song Je Vous…
Read MoreChurch-Wide Retreat is Scheduled for Sept. 18-20
By Susan Shinn Turner The date is set for the annual church-wide retreat to Lutheridge: Sept. 18-20. The theme is also set: One Church, One Purpose, One Weekend — Unified in Christ. “We’re really trying to bring all three services together and focus on an inter-generational weekend,” says Donna Groce, who’s heading up the planning…
Read MoreThe Fellowship Hall: A Gathering Space for Generations
By Susan Shinn Turner The fellowship hall has served a multitude of purposes over the years: receptions, Sunday School, Luther League meetings, community meetings, funeral meals, and Wednesday night meals. It was also one of the locations that homeless men stayed before Rowan Helping Ministries was built. “I went to Sunday School over there,” Chris…
Read MoreMedical Equipment: Your Health Care Ministry Team has the Tools, and We’re Here to HELP!
By Gerrie Blackwelder If you are sick or in need, you’ve got a friend. And that friend has walkers and canes, but more importantly a motorized wheelchair with a car lift, bedside commodes, lots of wheelchairs, shower chairs, rollators and other items that may make life less challenging and a bit more mobile. Know that…
Read MoreSt. John’s Awards $26,700 in Scholarships
On June 2, St. John’s awarded scholarships to 27 students totaling $26,700. The scholarships are the result of generous gifts from members who want to encourage and support students in their post-secondary education. The scholarships are part of the St. John’s Benevolent Foundation, a $9 million foundation started in 1974. Congratulations to the following recipients:…
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