St. John's Lutheran Church
Forgiveness does not mean ignoring what has been done or putting a false label on an evil act. It means, rather, that the evil act no longer remains as a barrier to the relationship. Forgiveness is a catalyst creating the atmosphere necessary for a fresh start and a new beginning. It is the lifting of a burden or the canceling of a debt.
—Martin Luther King Jr.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
November 8th, 2025
The men of St. John’s will be meeting Saturday morning for breakfast and study on November 8th at 8:00 a.m.
Following the meal will be a brief program concluding by 9:00 a.m.
Women's Bible Study . . .
. . . will be Tuesday, November 11th at noon. Any questions, please contact Rose Montgomery at rosetrix38@comcast.net. All are welcome!
Rock of our Salvation Worship
8:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 23rd 2025
Love makes us worthy
Unlike God, who loves unconditionally, humans often make choices and set limits when doling out affection. But Thomas Merton reminds us, “Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.”
“What? Me Worry?”
The world seems to be dark and getting darker. There are so many things to worry about: politics, economy, health, personal finances and on and on.
Since Y2K news organizations have learned that anxiety equals ratings. My anxiety shoots through the roof when I hear of Breaking News, only to realize that most of the time it’s just news. Hyping news is hyping anxiety and the world is a most anxious place.
I have a God who is bigger than my problems. All my problems are solved in Jesus. So why do I worry? Is it hobby or habit or superstition? Do I really think that worrying will change anything? If God is truly in control of all life, then it’s all summed up in the words: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.”
If I did not see that the Lord kept watch over the ship, I should long since have abandoned the helm. But I see Him! - through the storm, strengthening the tackling, handling the yards, spreading the sails - yes more, commanding the very winds! Should I not be a coward if I abandoned my post? Let Him govern, let Him carry us forward, let Him hasten or delay; we will fear nothing!
~Martin Luther
See you in Worship,
Pastor Johnson
St. John’s Lutheran Church
