Pastor Kempin  is back in Midland and he shares a heartfelt message about his personal treasures of family, friends, and the St. John’s staff and congregation.  He encourages all of us to take a moment to contemplate our own blessings and feel truly wealthy for all that God has provided for us.  Click the link below to listen to today’s post, and…

Today we get another dose of St John’s multi-talented Music Director Karen Kempin.   She can recite Bible verses, play piano, sing, and record a devotion for us all at the same time!  Click the link below to listen as she shares a message about God’s Grace  …

Today, Anna Kruger shares a comforting verse from John 16 with a simple message that speaks to all of us.  Yes we will all face troubles in this world, but if we set our mind on Jesus, we can find peace.  Click the link below to listen as she shares a simple, but poignant message …

Kris Zastrow is shooting baskets in the STEM Space in the basement at St. John’s.  Why you may ask?  Well, he references Psalm 139: 13-18 regarding God’s amazing workmanship.  Click the link below to listen as he shares the story …

Deacon Chris Townley has a changeable letter sign in front of his home where he displays encouraging Christian messages to those driving by.  What a clever, easy way to share God’s love.  In today’s devotion he focuses on two words “Prayer” and “Action”.  Watch and listen as he changes the relationship of these 2 words with just a few letter adjustments …

Principal Brad Massey presents a lesson on “Flag Day” and the meaning behinds flags – all while wearing his flag tie!  He recites a few verses from the book of Psalms which references “banners”, which is the Biblical term for flags.  His banner over me is love – what a beautiful message to start our week!  Click the link below to listen…

Pastor Kempin comes to us from his parents’ home in Wisconsin.  He shares a review of the year’s top new stories, unfortunately all troublesome.  But he reads the Bible verse from John 14:  Let not your heart be troubled …   You’ve undoubtedly heard that verse before, but Pastor has a way of picking out a few words that we may have passed…

Our Joyful Praise Band provides us with a beautiful song this morning called “The Blessing”.  It is a wonderful rendition of the familiar words from Numbers Chapter 6.  Members of the band include:  Karen Kempin on the electric organ,  Tim Stark on drums, Mike Papa on bass guitar, and Dave Bunge on acoustic guitar.  Enjoy!

Anna Kruger shares the story of her day (Wednesday) and the blessings and trials she encountered.  She relates it to an appropriate reading from her favorite devotional book, “Jesus Calling”.  Sometimes it seems like God is talking directly to us through the the printed words we find in front of us … and that is exactly what Anna encountered.  Click the link…

St. John’s Business Manager, Kris Zastrow, speaks to God from his heart about the troubles he sees in the world and his own life.  But  he reads a verse from Ephesians, where he finds hope in the armor of God.  You too can take solace in this verse … so click the link below to listen to his prayer and then take…