The Pastor’s Pen – WHAT IS IT that makes for a good story?
A novel that grabs and keeps our attention gradually reveals that which is not known. A novel, at each turn of the age, reveals the detail and progression of the story. The time after...
The Pastor’s Pen – Advent
ADVENT is about the art of waiting. BUT … holiday decorations have been on the shelves in our “box stores” since well before Hallowe’en, and the world will declare that every day after Thanksgiving...
Green Phase Update
This past month, we have begun the process of reopening the church buildings for worship, ministry activities, and outside groups. Starting July 19th, we began holding in-person outdoor worship in the lawn by the...
Farewell – Live in Peace with One Another
Greetings St. John’s Lutheran Church! Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be...
What Faith Questions Do You Have?
Greetings St. John’s Lutheran Church! Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he...
St Johns COVID Closure Updates June 2020
Church Closure & the Yellow Phase Out of an abundance of caution to keep the most vulnerable among us safe, and after weighing guidelines from the state, the wider church, and our insurance company,...
Opportunities to Connect With God and Each Other in June!
Greetings St. John’s Lutheran Church! Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I...
God is in You!
Greetings St. John’s Lutheran Church! Jesus said to the disciples, “I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you...
St Johns Special Updates May 2020
Temporary Closure of Church Extended For the safety of our community, St. John’s Lutheran Church will reopen in compliance with directions from the state health department and governor’s office. Currently, statewide stay-at-home orders are in...
He Is Not Here!
Greetings St. John’s Lutheran Church! The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been...