As St. John’s Family Life Director, Anna Kruger, devotes a lot of time and effort to the youth of our congregation, both junior high (grades 6-8) and senior high (grades 9-12).  Last year there was a major remodeling of the “Youth Room”, fondly known as “The B.R.I.C.K.”, where Anna is sitting for today’s devotion.  She points out the chalkboard wall where  youth…

If you watch the news on TV, listen to the news on the radio, or read the news online or in the paper, you can quickly become distraught by the tragedies surroundings us.  In today’s devotion,  St. John’s Communications Guru, Jan Sleight, shares a word from Philippians 4, where the Apostle Paul gave advice on where we should focus our thoughts.  

In the midst of a pandemic, and now catastrophic flooding, can we still proclaim “All is Well with My Soul”?   YES – because God is Faithful! Our daily devotions these past months have provided us many beautiful music renditions from the Parsons family, Anna on guitar, and of course, the amazing singing voice of Karen Kempin.  But today, we get to hear the other…

St. John’s Music Director-Pastor’s wife, Karen Kempin, shares her story about how she saw Jesus at work through her friends and family who came to help both their family and others who were victims of the flood.  While the video appears to be missing, she is there talking to us … so just listen as she tells her story and testament to…

St. John’s Family Life Director, Anna Kruger, shares a few words from the hymn “Come,Thou Fount of Every Blessing”.  Even in the midst of a pandemic and a flood, we can all find some blessings in our life.  Listen as she explains the context of the hymn … and then CLICK HERE to listen to a beautiful rendition of this familiar hymn.

Pastor Parsons reviews the meaning behind “The Lord’s Supper”, and reminds everyone of the opportunities for St. John’s members to take part in a private communion during these times of social distancing.  CLICK HERE to access the sign-up genius to schedule an appointment … or just drop in to St. John’s on Wed. from 9-12 or 1-4 pm or Sat. from 9-12.

Pastor Parsons shares a reading from Psalm 13 and addresses those of us who may be feeling overwhelmed with troubles of this world.  King David also felt this way, but in the end, realized that we must place our TRUST in God to carry us through,  REJOICE in His salvation, and SING to the Lord for His goodness.   After you listen to…

Principal Brad Massey brings us another outstanding devotion, and another stand-out joke to brighten a rainy Monday morning.  The focus is based on a parable told by Jesus in Matthew 7 about building your house on a strong foundation.  It’s a story you know, but his rendition is a great reminder …  

Pastor Kempin brings us today’s devotion about the power of prayer.  He includes a personal story of how God listens and answers our prayers …

Karen Kempin sits in evening solitude with a personal favorite book “Then Sings My Soul”, which has historical accounts of hymns.  One of them has a story which seems very fitting for today’s pandemic panic.  Click the video link below to listen as she reads for us about the contemporary hymn “Because He Lives” – then click the YouTube link to hear…