From Pastor'sDesk

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Dear People of God,

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I am so excited about the month of April and looking forward to weather and temperature leveling out. I’m beginning to see the first flowers of spring pop up. They are a reminder of how God is always blessing us in every season, making all things new. I hope you are like me and look forward to putting on short sleeves and living it up for a while!

My greatest joy will come as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ together! I am hoping you feel a little like me to have the assurance of heaven before us.

One thing’s for sure: time never stands still but keeps moving on each day. And I am excited about what God is putting in our plate with each new day. There are new ministry opportunities beginning to take place at St. John each day. One of those opportunities to touch the community will be through our Summer Food Program for children in our area. You may know of someone or a family who could benefit from having lunch and breakfast Monday through Friday, beginning June first and continuing through August. Please make sure we have that information so we can include them. There is no cost involved.

We also encourage you to come and join us, volunteer your time, interact with the children and youth so they will not only receive food for the body but their soul is also fed.

There are new exercise programs being planned for our older members and neighbors, so watch for those to be announced. You will be amazed at what is being planned and the various opportunities to become involved. There’s no need to just stay at home and grow old!

We have lost the service of Shirley Lantz as our organist as she heals from her hip surgery and Mrs. Cheryl Lewis is filling in until Shirley is able to return so keep us in prayer.

Our building was flooded in Mid-March and though we are able to get things dried out, we will need to get some work done on the building. Also damaged I the storm was our fence which was blown down by the strong winds. It will also need to be erected as soon as possible.

So, we, here at St. John, are coming back to life. We are definitely not on life-support. New members—and some who left are returning—and beginning to attend both our worship services. Thanks be to God!

A new membership directory is being planned so if you want to be in our new copy get in on the ground floor!

My prayer is that you are as excited as I am and will enjoy the new life God is placing before us here at St. John.

I apologize for the length of this month’s message but there was is much to share!

God bless you, and stay tuned to our channel experiencing God’s amazing grace!

May God continue to bless you and your family, just as He continues to bless us here at St. John.

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Rev. Dr. Bertram Lewis Sr.,  Pastor