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From the Pastor's Pen

The Servant

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 Jesus said that the...

A Week in the Life of a Pastor

Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by...

The House of God – The Gate of Heaven!

“Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” And he was afraid and said, “How...

Ascension of our Savior!

(Jesus said) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all...

Saints of the Savior!

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so...

This is the Liturgy – God’s action among us!

"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2...

God Resolving!

“For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” - Hebrews 8:12 As we enter this new year...

Hearing is believing!

Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O Lord, forevermore. Your throne is established from of old; you are from...

Advent Expectation

"For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” - Jeremiah 31:25 We live in a weary world…Would...

A People Giving Thanks!

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16...

Servants at St. John!

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord…” 1 Corinthians 12:4, 5 All...

Still Prayerful – Still Careful

“We walk by faith not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Last year I sent out a newsletter article with the title “Prayer and Careful”. What...