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
March 28th and April 4th
The men of St. John’s will be meeting Saturday morning for breakfast and study on March 28th and April 4th 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, April 14th at noon. Any questions, please contact Cheryl Mechling at rock92@comcast.net. All are welcome!
Rock of our Salvation Worship
8:30 a.m.
Sunday, April 19th 2026
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.”
Teach us to Pray
I was on spiritual retreat. Our study was on prayer. Our presenter looked at us and said, “You all pray like bunch of three-year-olds!” I wanted to be offended. I found myself flattered. He explained that we all bring our list to God—just like three-year-olds.
One of my favorite events of the year is the National Day of Prayer. About a dozen pastors gather in the park to pray. I am amazed at the eloquence of some, the Spirited prayer of others. Each pastor prays in unique and profound ways. I sit in awe of my peers—me and my three-year-old self.
I wish I could be more eloquent. I wish I could be more fervent…more, more, more. But I am me. The devil is always trying to convince us that our prayers are not good enough.
But we are the children of God. Spending time with our Heavenly Father is the point of prayer. We do not get graded on form or even content. It’s a matter of relationship; being together.
St. Paul bids us to pray without ceasing. Three-year-olds pray with boldness not worrying about if the prayer is acceptable to their loving Heavenly Father.
May we all pray with the confidence of a three-year-old!
See you in Worship,
Pastor Johnson
