Oct 28, 2024 | President's Letter
The Church Council Meeting this past Tuesday was focused on the future. Short and long term projects in various ministries have been or are nearing completion and were celebrated at the meeting. But other subjects were addressed as well. The opportunity to be a part...
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...
Aug 25, 2024 | President's Letter
Report of the August Church Council Meeting The ministries of a congregation in a low income area of a large city are typically vastly different than a congregation like ours. Food Insecurity is widespread; nutritious food containing meat and vegetables are often...
Jul 22, 2024 | President's Letter
Congregation Letter July 2024 This month has been set as a month for no meetings if possible. It is fitting that the Gospel for yesterday was about taking a break from the important things to become refreshed. But like the Gospel, there is plenty going on, for us...
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...
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...
