“Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus Christ”
Call to Confessionby Ambrose (c. 330-397), Bishop of MilanO Lord, who is all merciful: Take away my sins from me, and enkindle within me the fire of Your Holy Spirit. Take away this heart of stone from me, and give me a heart of flesh and blood, a heart to love and adore You, a
Read MoreThis year’s Christmas sermon will focus on the poverty of Christmas. It may sound like a peculiar theme given the excess of the season. Lights are everywhere taxing our overburdened electrical grid. Decorations are evermore elegant and elaborate and come with an ever increasing price tag. And don’t get me started on the trees—no seriously,
Read MoreWe have a lot to look forward to in worship in the weeks ahead. December will bring Advent and Christmas Eve. 02 December Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Luke 21:25-36 Sermon: Still…Waiting… 09 December Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12 Luke 3:1-6 Sermon: Still…Preparing… 16 December Scripture: Isaiah 12:2-6 Luke 3:7-18 Sermon: Still…Repenting… 23
Read MoreI am really impressed with the music ministry here at St. John’s Evangelical Church. Both our services are blessed with such gifted individuals who come together to share their gifts to the glory of God and the edifying (building up) of His people. We have choirs comprised of kids and adults and one filled with
Read MoreWith the 4th of July soon upon us, we will see Old Glory, the Stars and Stripes, proudly displayed in all sorts of manners. It will wave majestically throughout our land from flagpoles at homes, businesses, and civic locations. It will decorate clothing, memorabilia, plates, and napkins. It will be found on the lapel of
Read MoreSummer Bible Study 2018 Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM Samson’s Story—No Moral Needed Session Scripture Lesson 6/20 Judges 13:1-7 A (Good?) 6/27 Judges 13:8-25 The Spirit Stirs 7/11 Judges 14:1-9 A First Love 7/25 Judges 14:10-20 The Impossible
Read MoreWe are in need of someone to help coordinate Adult Education or lead a short-term life group in the fall. The goal would be to offer more adult education opportunities and short-term life group, for example book studies As of now, our Adult Education is at a bit of a standstill. Thankfully, our Golden Buckeye
Read MoreThrough the Lent and Easter seasons, the sermons have centered around who we are in Christ. In May, the sermons move to the life we lead in the Spirit. After all, the Holy Spirit is the Father’s gift to us after Jesus ascended into heaven. We were not left orphans but given a Helper, who
Read MoreEvery year, when the calendar changes, we always check to see when Easter will be. Being that it moves, this is always important as it impacts so much of our spring programming, worship, and other ministries. This year is one of those times when Easter falls on April first, which often receives some sideways glances
Read MoreWorship Theme: We Are Purplish? There really isn’t a theme for April, so that means you may have to endure some talk about purple and Johan the platypus. In April, we will think about what we are called to do and be in the light of the Resurrection, and we will have a chance to
Read MoreAsh Wednesday falls on February 14th this year—yes, that means if you are going to give up chocolates or desserts for Lent you may want to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Fat Tuesday—the English translation of Mardi Gras. Ash Wednesday inaugurates our Lenten journey—a tradition we still hold onto at St. John’s Evangelical Church. There are
Read MoreH ow do you measure success? What would cause you to give great Thanksgiving? Sometimes, we think we will do it when “our ship comes in” or our lottery numbers hit. We tell ourselves, “I give great thanks when I’m king of the hill, top of the heap,” or something like that. But is giving
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