Living Into the Future – On Purpose

Beloved, as you emerge from the perils of this pandemic, you are making a difference. Even if you have anxiety in this complicated and dysfunctional world, you are still punching holes in darkness revealing God’s eternal light. You are embodying the hope and joy of God through continuing the ministry...

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Welcoming Al Staggs to St. John’s in April!

On the weekend of April 2-3, we welcome Al Staggs to St. John’s! On Saturday, April 2 at 6PM in the Sanctuary at St. John’s he will present his dramatic, one-person performance entitled A View From the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This performance brings the life of one of...

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A Word of Hope

January 20, 2022 Susan Classen, a Mennonite health worker in El Salvador reported to her congregation during a visit home. She displayed a beautifully embroidered banner showing shoots sprouting from a stump. The Spanish words on the banner read, “They yanked off our fruit. They cut off our branches. They...

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How Faith Grows

faith to faith by Dennis Foust Whether or not you grew up on a farm or have an interest in gardening, you know basic facts about plants. You know a tiny seed grows to offer beauty and/or nourishment when it is nurtured by good soil, water, and the necessary nutrients as it reaches from darkness toward the light.  To the untrained...

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Faith: A Gift that Integrates Our Lives

by Dennis Foust What is the origin of faith in a human life? Does every human have the capacity for faith? How does faith emerge within our lives? How does faith integrate our disjointed lives? We are often too busy to consider these questions, although they are at the root...

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Our First Century: Finishing Well

OUR FIRST CENTURY – FINISHING WELL by Dennis W. Foust St. John’s was founded as a local church in March of 1922. Therefore, between now and December 31, we have the opportunity and challenge to finish our first century well. In November, we will be announcing exciting, detailed plans for...

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Showing Up and Moving Forward

A Pastoral Note from Dennis                               Greetings along this journey of gathering! Thank you for SHOWING UP! Sunday Morning Growth Groups are now gathering on Sundays. Our Chancel Choir has re-established its Wednesday evening rehearsals. Every Sunday, I am seeing additional people SHOW UP in the sanctuary. You are SHOWING UP...

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A Word from Dennis: Autumn at St. John’s

A Word from DennisWhat are we emphasizing this autumn?  Global Missions Offering: In October, we are building a better world through our Global Missions Offering. Our gifts will change opportunities for thousands of lives representing numerous nations and people groups. Our goal is $25,000 and we have given $10,193 through...

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