February 17, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ,  Are we prepared for Lent? Is it something you can prepare for?  Initially, I say yes.  I think with all our business, we need to take time to both reflect and repent.  Through reflection, through honest reflection, we can find ways...

February 9, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ,  I think it was my Dad who told me that “Life is like your age in mph.”  It does seem that way.  As I get older, life seems to fly by.  According to my Dad, it will only get faster.  I can’t believe we are knocking on the door of...

February 2, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ, Let’s take care of some bookkeeping first: Ash Wednesday Schedule February 18 Drive-by ashes – 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. service in Liefeld  Lounge 6:30 p.m. service in the sanctuary I also want to call your attention to...

January 26, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ,  I had a first this week.  One of our members asked if I heard this song.  I didn’t, but I really liked it.  It will be added to our list of musical videos.  I probably never said it before, but I do not have to be the one who picks...

January 20, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ, Wow, in a matter of eight days, there will be three funerals of people we knew and loved from St. John’s. Friday, we celebrated the life of Kent Wicks.  I didn’t know him, but many in the church did.  When I sat down with the family...

January 12, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ,  Just a thought:  One of my favorite fast-food sandwiches is the Culver’s cheeseburger.  Not sure why I like it, but I do. So, you can sense my disappointment when I drove by their restaurant and found it closed for remodeling. ...