September 12, 2021 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 8:27-36 The text for the morning is a part of the Lectionary Readings and most of the readings have a theme of wisdom. Mark says Jesus and the twelve were walking between villages: “On the way, he asked them, ‘Who do people say that I am?’” Easy question. They … [Read more…]
September 5, 2021 SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 146 Last week I began this two-part series on the topic of service. It’s taken me all of these three years we’ve been together to feel like I’m just beginning to understand all of the things (of service nature) that you are involved in. All of the ways that … [Read more…]
Good afternoon, friends. This is Pastor Don on a beautiful Thursday afternoon. Last Sunday I talked about being “Blessed in the Doing.” It was about working out your faith in your actions and service. And for me the phrase “working out” is quite intentional. It’s one thing to decide what it is that you believe … [Read more…]
September Donations Throughout the month of September, the Membership and Outreach Committee will be collecting monetary donations for Church World Service (CWS). In America and around the world, your donations help impoverished areas with basic needs and tools to sustain them and their families. During disasters, CWS supplies people with blankets and much more. With … [Read more…]
Eighteen fun-loving St. John’s folks gathered bright and early on Saturday, August 28, at the Elizabeth Township House to welcome this year’s Tour De Donut bikers to Miami County. Together we helped set up the Donut Stop and then hand out almost 2000 donuts to this year’s riders. Thanks to Joyce and Earl Reives, Liz … [Read more…]
Things have been hopping at The Gathering Place these past few weeks. The Trustees, Church Council, a small study group and the Women’s Fellowship held their meetings in the space and have discovered what a warm and welcoming setting it is for coming together for business, sharing and fun. The biggest and most popular event … [Read more…]
As summer winds down, we find ourselves once more in a time of transition. The school year has started, fall festivals are popping up, and our summer worship hours are coming to a close. Starting on September 12, we will return to our 10:30 am worship hour, preceded by Mike’s 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday School … [Read more…]
I’m thinking about the changing of the season – again! We have just about two hours less sunlight now than we had on June 21. The yard is telling me Fall is coming and frankly, I’m looking forward to some relief from the heat and humidity! It’s not just the weather, however. We’re getting pictures … [Read more…]
August 29, 2021 SCRIPTURE READING: James 1:19-27 Each of the writers of the New Testament seem to have their own personality and style. Whoever wrote the book of James was a very practical church leader. “Here’s how it is. Here is what you ought to be doing.” Six times in the first chapter he uses either the … [Read more…]
Good afternoon / morning friends! This is Pastor Don and today I’m wondering how your day is going? Actually, I’m wondering how YOU are in the middle of this Thursday? I mean, how is your inner spirit? Is it quiet or centered, or is it chaotic and fractured? Sunday I talked about the idea of … [Read more…]