Jul 1, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Well, they did it to me again. Someone used my position to text and ask for a favor. Then they wanted you to respond to and purchase an Apple Gift Card. Instead of meeting you , they would ask you to just give them the code on...
Jun 23, 2024 | President's Letter
On Saturday and Sunday, I was honored to provide the sermon at Worship. It was not a typical one. It was about Relationships, in particular with those we haven’t seen for awhile at St. John’s. It isn’t necessarily about seeing them at Worship, it’s about...
Jun 17, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Last Friday and Saturday, I attended the Northern Illinois Synod Assembly held at Augustana College. To be honest, I don’t really do well at these types of events. I think it really is the fear of the unknown. Will it be a place...
Jun 10, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Most of you know that we are housing three Pistol Shrimp players this year. They were watching TV together, and of course it was a college baseball game. I sat down and started watching it with them. Okay, here comes the...
Jun 3, 2024 | Letters From Pastor
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I hope everyone had as much fun as I did during our Potluck last Saturday. It was a great time of fellowship. Thank you to everyone who brought something to eat. As always, there was plenty. Thank you to our griller, Paul Baker. ...
May 28, 2024 | President's Letter
What does it mean to “Be the Hands and Feet of Christ on Earth?” At the Church Council meeting last Tuesday, a variety of subjects were discussed and approved, all sharing the need for all members of our congregation to provide for our community, our world, and our...
