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News of St. John's Lutheran Church
Kids Against Hunger
In participation with this year’s “God’s Work, Our Hands” day of service, we ask you to join us for a Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Event in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:30am to 12:30pm. We are planning to pack 20,000 dry ingredient meals and we could use your help! These packaged meals keep for long periods and require only boiling water or microwaving to prepare. They are gluten-free, vegan, nutritionally complex and balanced. The meals will be distributed to starving children and their families in over 70 countries worldwide by Kids Against Hunger. This is not a strenuous packing procedure, but does require standing for an extended period and can be done by anyone from 10 years old and up. To join us, please sign up on the sheets in the narthex, call the church office, or use the QR code. Thank you in advance!
From the Pastor...
Dear fellow disciples,
Yes, that’s right! You are a disciple. It’s who we are as followers of Jesus, but it’s also a good word for this time of year. A disciple literally means “learner,” and in this back-to-school season, all of us can be reminded that being a disciple of Jesus is a life-long process. We are never not learning about trust, about Jesus, about loving our neighbor. You may recall that some of the basic disciple practices of Christians are worship, pray, study, invite, serve, give and encourage. They all have to do with our relationship with God, how we build up the body of Christ (the Church), and how we love our neighbor.
As we begin our program year, please let me know how we at St. John’s provide avenues for discipling one another. How do you feel God calling you to grow in discipleship? Would you like to learn how to listen better so you can encourage others more? Or maybe you are looking for a new way to serve, or a new Bible study group to join. The Church exists to strengthen faith and witness to Jesus. How can we help you do that?
Your fellow disciple in Christ, Pastor Elise
Yes, that’s right! You are a disciple. It’s who we are as followers of Jesus, but it’s also a good word for this time of year. A disciple literally means “learner,” and in this back-to-school season, all of us can be reminded that being a disciple of Jesus is a life-long process. We are never not learning about trust, about Jesus, about loving our neighbor. You may recall that some of the basic disciple practices of Christians are worship, pray, study, invite, serve, give and encourage. They all have to do with our relationship with God, how we build up the body of Christ (the Church), and how we love our neighbor.
As we begin our program year, please let me know how we at St. John’s provide avenues for discipling one another. How do you feel God calling you to grow in discipleship? Would you like to learn how to listen better so you can encourage others more? Or maybe you are looking for a new way to serve, or a new Bible study group to join. The Church exists to strengthen faith and witness to Jesus. How can we help you do that?
Your fellow disciple in Christ, Pastor Elise
Pastoral Care
If you would like a visit from Pastor Elise or if you or a family member are hospitalized, please contact the church office. Remember that because of privacy laws, the hospitals do not contact us when you or a family member are admitted.