Oct 15, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I just want to remind you that I also am preaching to myself. This is how God usually talks to me. First, it seems that the Spirit begins stirring in my soul. Sometimes (most of the time) I usually need a little extra nudge,...
Oct 7, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Have I told you I love baptisms. We had a special Sunday when we baptized Raylan and her little sister Cecelia Schmidt. We have been baptizing two at a time recently. They were both dressed in beautiful white gowns. I knew it...
Sep 30, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I want to thank all of you who have destroyed the chalkboard. The board is now empty. I tell you that one of the things St. Johns does a great job of wiping out beautifully made boards. Thank you. This is awesome. I also...
Sep 23, 2024 | President's Letter
Church Council President’s Report for September Planning for the future was the emphasis at the Church Council Meeting last Tuesday. The Northern Illinois Synod has Grant funds available to assist congregations in their roles in their community. There is not a...
Sep 16, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I have to be honest with you, it was anticlimactic. It was nothing like the courtrooms on TV. On Monday, I did a lot of sitting around. Monday was about selecting a jury. The judge would ask for twenty people (selected randomly)...
Sep 9, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, They’re back. The children are back and it’s great. Thank you to all who were involved in Rally Day. We started in our classrooms but it was quickly followed by a trip to the sanctuary. There, the whole group began learning a...
